OUR MISSION We the people of St. Mel's Catholic Faith Communi-ty, a rural, diverse, and inviting parish baptized into the body of Christ, formed by the Word and Sacra-ment, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, seek to evangelize God's people to be a visible sign of God's love.

NEW PARISHIONERS / FELIGRESES NUEVOS Welcome to St. Mel Catholic Church. For registration infor-mation, please contact the Office at (951) 737-7144 Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de San Mel. Para inscri-birse como feligrés, por favor llame a la Oficina (951) 737-7144 INFANT BAPTISM / BAUTISMO INFANTIL 4th Saturday of each month by appointment only. El cuarto sábado de cada mes, con cita solamente.

11:00 AM English 12:30 PM Español

MARRIAGE / BODAS Please make appointment at least six (6) months prior to date of ceremony. Favor de llamar a la oficina seis (6) meses antes de la boda. ANOINTING OF THE SICK / SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS For Anointing of the sick, please contact the Parish Office or a Priest. After 4:30 PM emergency sick calls only Fr. Athanasius 760-617-3251 Para la Unción de los enfermos, por favor llame a la Oficina o al sacerdote. Llamadas para los enfermos solamente después de las 4:30 PM Padre Athanasius 760-617-3251 CHRISTIAN FUNERALS / FUNERALES At the death of a loved one, please contact the mortuary. They will make arrangements with the church. En caso del fallecimiento de un ser querido, por favor contacte la funeraria, la cual se hará cargo de todos los arreglos con la Iglesia. FOOD PANTRY / DESPENSA DE COMIDA Is open on Thursdays from 10 AM to 1 PM Donations are accepted anytime. Thank you. Está abierta los Jueves de 10 AM a 1 PM Se aceptan donaciones -Gracias.

St. Mel Roman Catholic Church 4140 Corona Avenue (P.O. Box 700)

Norco, California, 92860 Office/Oficina Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 9 AM - 4:30 PM Secretary/Mary Silva 951- 737-7144 or 951- 737-7330 Religious Education/Emily Guilherme 951- 737-8140 Youth Minister/Katie Mahoney 951- 737-8140 Receptionist 2:30 –4:30 PM/Noemi 951- 737-7144 Fax Number 951- 735-8332

Website: www.stmelnorco.org Email: stmel.norco@sbdiocese.org

Rev. Gerardo Mendoza, Pastor Rev. Athanasius Ezealla, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joe Vela CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES

Saturday/Sábado 3:45 PM-4:45 PM English/Español MASS SCHEDULE/MISAS

Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 PM Vigil Mass English/ Misa de Vigilia en Inglés

Sunday/Domingo: 7:30 AM English/Inglés 9:30 AM Spanish/Español 11:30 AM English/Inglés 1:30 PM Spanish/Español 5:00 PM English/Inglés/ Youth Mass Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: 8:00 am English/Inglés Mon-Fri Misa entre semana en español: martes a las 7 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday 8:30-6 PM July-September -Holy Hour only from 8:30-9:30 AM Julio-Septiembre -Hora Santa solamente 8:30-9:30 AM

NUESTRA MISIÓN Nosotros el pueblo de la comunidad de fe de San Mel, una parroquia rural, diversa y acogedora, bautizada en el Cuerpo de Cristo, formada por la Palabra y Sa-cramento, y fortalecida por el Espíritu Santo, busca evangelizar al pueblo de Dios para que sea un signo visible del amor de Dios.

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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018

Saturday, July 7, 2018 5 PM Blanca Reynoso Romero —Birthday & Family

Sunday, July 8, 2018 7:30 AM Severino Nigos 9:30 AM Alan Lopez & Almas del Purgatorio 11:30 AM Agnus Lee Hong—Ill 1:30 PM Jesus Maria, Jaime Perez, & Laura Hernandez —

Birthday 5:00 PM Amadeo Herrera

Monday, July 9, 2018 8 AM Agnus Lee Hong—Ill

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 8 AM Maria & Jan Michael Santo—19th Wedding Annv. 7 PM Antonio Ibarra & Familia Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8 AM Agnus Lee Hong—Ill Thursday, July 12, 2018 8 AM Evangelina Sandoval—Birthday

Friday, July 13, 2018 8 AM Rosario Silimin , Cornelio Ojeda , & Pat Balough—Health

IMPORTANT!! Beginning August 12th our Sunday Bulletin will be professionally published by C & M Publications. The service is provided at no cost to St. Mel Church, thanks to the Advertisers. The week of July 9th C & M Publications, our new bulletin publisher, will be at St. Mel selling the ads in the bulletin. If you own a business and would like to reach the families of St. Mel Church with your ad message please call Jim McGrath at (951) 271-1120 Cell or (951) 776-0601 Office for ad placement information or drop off your business card at the church office.

Thank you!

Let’s go together to greet Pope Francis in Ireland and Rome!

¡Vamos juntos a recibir al Papa Francisco en Irlanda y Roma!

9th World Meeting of Families Pilgrimage Peregrinación para el IX Encuentro Mundial de las Familias August 20-30, 2018 Includes: Airfare from LAX, Ireland, and Rome♦Registration to WMOF Conference World♦Meeting of Families Welcome Kit♦Festival of Families♦Papal Mass♦Daily Breakfast♦Professional Guide♦Coach Bus Transportation Incluye:

Transporte Aéreo de Los Ángeles a Irlanda y Roma♦Inscripción a la Conferencia♦Paquete de Bienvenida al encuentro mundial de las familias♦Festival de familia♦Misa Papal♦Asistencia de guía y escolta profesional♦Desayuno Continental diario♦Transporte de autobús Contact: Mario Martinez, Office of Catechetical Ministry email: mmartinez@sbdiocese.org (909) 475-5385

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018

I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 8 de julio de 2018

Así pues, de buena gana prefiero gloriarme de mis debilidades, para que se manifieste en mí el poder de Cristo.

— 2 Corintios 12:9

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SCRIP

During the summer months SCRIP will only be sold after the Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. mass. SCRIP sales will be taking place on the FIRST and THIRD weekends in

June, July, August, and September.

Thank you for your support!

Life in the Spirit Seminar

September 21-23, 2018 at St. Mel Church, Norco CA

Spiritual Director

Rev. Msgr. Paul Schetelick Sponsor

BLD-San Bernardino Covenant Community

“I shall pour water over you and you will be cleansed, I shall give you a new heart, and put a new spirit in you, I shall remove the heart of stone from your body and give you a heart of flesh instead. (Ezekiel 36:25-26) The Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) is a seminar which has helped many Catholic Christians find a fuller expression and commitment in their spiritual lives. It is an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. This Seminar is conducted in English and all Baptized and Confirmed Catholics are invited to attend.

Please turn in your applications as soon as possible before August 3, 2018.

Applications are available in the front of the church and in the parish office.

You may also email for an application at: BLDSBLSS@gmail.com

For additional questions about the Seminar contact: Tom & Nelly Caragan, BLD-SB Formation Core, 951 741-9620 Mario & Tess Delacruz, BLD-SB Management Core, 951 210-8960 Bob & Mina Perkovic, BLD-SB Evangelization Core,

Take Charge of Your Life Stop your energy drains and build your energy gains. Life has a way of making so many de-mands on our time and energy. You need not be-come victim because you can take charge of what you think, how you feel, and how you act. On this ONE DAY retreat you will learn some simple and valuable techniques that can help you cope rather than collapse. You will also be taught how to use the powerful Light of Christ to make changes in your life. Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: 12710 Blue Mt. Ct. Grand Terrace, CA Donation: $25 which includes lunch Director: Sister Joan Marie Sasse OSB

Reservations required— 909.783.4121

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MINISTRIES/MINISTERIOS Catechetical Ministries

Religious Education….Emily Guilherme………………….951-737-8140 Youth Leader……………..…Katie Mahoney………….…951-258-8071

Liturgical Ministries/Ministerios Liturgicos Altar Servers/Monaguillos Mitzy Gonzalez (English & Español)……………………....951-547-9032 Choirs/Coros Leticia Ramirez…………Coro de Niños…………..………951-415-1591 Dan Kray……………………………………………………….951-733-1058 John & Jane Kubal…………………………………………..951-734-4976 Ralphy & Angela Lopez..…………………………………...951-310-1642 Vicki Woods…………………………………….……………..951-217-6659 Victor Esparza…….…………………………………………..909-530-6016 Viridiana Alba………………………………………………...951-727-6296 Samuel Ruvalcaba…..………………………………………951-545-5180 Eucharistic Ministers/Ministros de Eucaristia Madeline Southern/Sat 5PM…………………………….…951-681-9703 Carlos & Cristi Rosales/Sun 7:30AM……………………….951-531-7274 Salvador Amador/9:30 AM & 1:30 PM…………………...951-737-7144 Scott Wynn/Sun 11:30AM…………………………...……...951-847-0285 Ray & Rose Villanueva/Sun 5PM………………………….909-618-3431 Lectors/Lectores Richard Luke/English………………………………………...951-340-2868 Noemi Amador/Español…………...……………………….951-737-7144 Ushers/Ujieres Fernando Garcia/Sat 5PM……………………………….. .951-310-2947 Tony Cannon/7:30AM.……...………………………………951-733-0311 Maria Talavera/9:30AM ….………..……………………….951-737-7144 Ruben Macias/11:30 AM…………………………………...951-963-4538 Antonio Ibarra/1:30PM……………………………………...951-399-5026 Josh Pacheco/5PM………………………………………….951-870-1559

Pastoral Ministries/Ministerios Pastorales Al Anon Family Group……...Lucille Hampton….……….951-737-6385 Alpha…………………...Anna Gallishaw….………………949-872-6606 Arts & Environment…………....Norma Partida………… 714-494-3219 Ballet Folklorico…………...Luana Moreno……………….951-901-7691 Bible Study AM…………….Kathleen Igo…….…………...951-440-3195 Bible Study PM……………Elizabeth Vargas……………..951-790-8530 Bukas Loob Sa Diyos (BLD)……Bob & Mina Perkovic…858-386-6722 Dios Vive………………………Brigido Trujillo……………...714-931-2172 Divina Misericordia…………..Rosalia Sanchez………….951-236-7087 Encuentro Matrimonial….Jose & Guillermina Barrera..714-322-8968 Estudio Bíblico…………Angela Lopez……………………951-642-0740 Food Pantry………………..Mary Cabral………………….714-883-4862 Filipino Ministry…………...Rey & Lita Reyes………………951-737-7144 Finance Council…...………...Veronica Martinez……….909-996-9735 Grief Support Ministry………...Sharon Perry……………..951-833-4954 Grupo de Oración…..Amador & Angela Cardenas….951-567-6858 Hospitality……………………...Alex De La Hoya…………951-258-4739 Knights of Columbus…………...Joseph Barron.………...951-751-1999 Legion de Maria…………..Maria Lorea………………….951-681-4372 Marriage Mentors………..Dan & Lydia Kray…………….951-733-1058 Mission Advancement (DDF) …….Rene Vargas………909-917-4399 Narcóticos Anónimos .…….Roque Echevarria………...951-741-1947 Parish Nurse………………….Elsa Saucedo………………562-413-1178 Pastoral Council ……………Ray Villanueva…………… 909-6183431 Palabra Viva/Estudio Bíblico…..Esperanza Avina……..951-532-8277 Planning & Development………Gil Bastien…...……......951-734-5125 Pro-Life Ministry/Pro-Vida……….Blanca Vargas…...…..714-878-4338 Psicología con Jesus…………….Silvia Arboleda…….... 951-522-7443 Quinceañeras………...….Mary Silva……………………...951-737-7144 Senior Citizens Group…..Debbie Martinez……………...951-963-4982 Talleres de Oración y Vida…Gabriela Rodriguez……. 909-641-9902 Visitas a los Enfermos……....Maria Gonzalez……………951-340-1671 Women of St. Mel…………….Lolly Rios…………………...951-836-2601

ADMISSION: $10 (includes chicken dinner) Blessed Oscar Romero

GOT Talent Show July 28, 2018

St. Mel’s Parish Hall 4140 Corona Avenue Norco, CA 92860 **Free to join** **Open to all**

Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

Categories: Youth (6-17) - Adults (18+)

Prizes include:

Cash, trophies, and performance at Fall Festival for Adult Winner

CONTACT OUR TALENT COORDINATORS WITH ANY QUESTIONS

YOUTH PARTICIPANTS: JENNIFER TAYAG (951) 850-8600 / LILIBETH ESPIRITU (626) 388-8310 ADULT PARTICIPANTS: DARAH CLARIN (951) 454-0992 / ARLENE TORRES (909) 222-5798 OR EMAIL TO: EVENT-TEAM1@FCBOR.ORG FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/FCBOREASTVALE

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PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER /OREMOS UNOS POR OTROS Your prayers are requested for /

Sus oraciones son solicitadas para Helen Maierhoffer, Maria Del Refugio Muro, Samantha Lambert , Angela Rakow, Jennifer Michele, Joan, David, Sarah, James, Paul, Doug, Ludlow, William, Julia, Doulas, Shirley Roth, Brandt Yates, Terry Braund, Cory Shaw, Gregorio Lee, Blossom Barberena, Pat Balough, Barbara Winshel, Lauren Nicole, Pauline Flasco , Argetina Hurtado , Joel Rivera , Angel Maldonado, Paul Duprovieh, Theresa Do, Christopher Rogel, Kathleen Fergus, Carmine Sanchez, Alina Bravo-Taylor, Shirley Victorio, Rod Hill, Jaime Gonzalez , Cisco Groom, Wilhelmina Loveria, Pat Balough and all in our parish who are ill, suffering or in special need of our Lord’s mercy and comfort at this me.

DECIMOCUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 8 DE JULIO DEL 2018

NEW REGISTRATION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS / NUEVA INSCRIPCIÓN o cambio de dirección Complete this form & drop in collection basket or return to Parish Office.

Favor de llenar esta forma y dejarla en la canasta de la colecta o tráigala a la oficina parroquial. NAME / NOMBRE: PHONE / TELEFONO: ADDRESS / DOMICILIO:

San Bernardino & Riverside Counties

Catholic Charities Caridades Católicas

Center of Hope/Centro de Esperanza 3020 Madison Street, Riverside, CA 92504

(The entrance is on Emerald Street, in the classrooms across the street from St. Anthony’s Church/La en-trada está en la calle Emerald, en los salones de

clases, enfrente de la Iglesia de San Antonio)

Family & Community Assistance Programs Programas de Asistencia Familiar y de

La Comunidad Information & Referral, Case Management Basic

Needs, Emergency Assistance/ Información y Referencias, Asistencia Básica/

Emergencia Necesaria (951) 689-1803

Counseling Programs/ Programa de Consejería

Individual, Couple, Family Counseling, Support Groups, Parent Education/

Individual, Pareja, Consejería Familiar, Grupos de Apoyo, Educación para Padres

(909) 763-4970 Citizenship & Immigration Programs/

Programa de Ciudadanía y Inmigración Citizenship Applications, Immigration Consultations,

Adjustment of Status, Work Pemits, Other/ Aplicaciones de Ciudadanía, Consultas de

Inmigración, Ajuste de Estatus, Permisos de Trabajo, y Mas

(909) 388-1239

TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer,

call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline at 1-888-206-9090

PARA REPORT EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, emplea-

do o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al

1-888-206-9090

2018 Update Goal $63,900.00 Gifts received $51,780.58 Members 224

Our Diocesan Goal for 2018 is $63,900.00. Every penny received over our goal is

returned to our parish.

THANK YOU! We would like to thank all our parishioners who participated in the Diocesan Develop-ment Fund this year. Thank you for your generosity and for making it a great success!

¡GRACIAS! Les agradecemos a todos nuestros feligre-ses que están participaron do este año en el Fondo de Desarrollo Diocesano. Gracias por su generosidad y por la ayuda que nos brindaron para lograr nuestra meta.