PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 9, 2017

Sunday, April 9th

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:00AM ENGLISH MASS, Church 10:00AM ENGLISH MASS, Blessing of Palms, Church 12:00PM SPANISH MASS, Blessing of Palms, Church 5:00PM Rehearsals for Passion Play, School 7:00PM ADORATION, Chapel

Monday, April 10th Monday of Holy Week; Passover begins at sunset 8:40AM ROSARY, Chapel 9:00AM COMMUNION SERVICE, Chapel

Tuesday, April 11th Tuesday of Holy Week

8:40AM ROSARY, Chapel 9:00AM MASS, Fr. Dan Greene, Chapel

Wednesday, April 12th Wednesday of Holy Week

8:40AM ROSARY, Chapel 9:00AM MASS, Don White, Chapel 12:00PM ADORATION, Chapel (12pm - 4pm)

Thursday, April 13th Holy Thursday, The Sacred Paschal Triduum

6:30PM BILINGUAL MASS & washing of feet, Church 7:30PM ADORATION (7:30-10pm), Parish Center

Friday, April 14th Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday);

FAST & ABSTINENCE 5:00PM Live Stations of the Cross & Rosary of Con- dolences to the Blessed Virgin Mary, School Gym 7:00PM Bilingual Celebration & Adoration to the Holy Cross, School Gym

Saturday, April 15th Holy Saturday; The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

10:00AM RCIA REHEARSAL, Church 8:00PM BILINGUAL EASTER VIGIL MASS, begin- ning with the blessing of the Easter Fire on the patio, Church

Sunday, April 16th 8:00AM ENGLISH MASS, Church 10:00AM ENGLISH MASS, Church 12:00PM SPANISH MASS, Church 7:00PM ADORATION, Chapel

SEEING CHRIST CLEARLY

We start today looking through the portals of Jerusa-lem, seeing crowds of people, cheering and waving palm branches in the air. The whole atmosphere is one of joy, triumph, and celebration. We can get distracted or en-thralled by the scene, and not see clearly the features of Jesus as he enters. But our readings from Isaiah and Paul’s letter to the Philippians clarify his features for us. He is the Suffering Servant, meek and mute before his captors and persecutors; he is the very image of the unseen God, yet will not clutch at equality with God before he endures his final confrontation in humility. Isaiah and Paul help us “behold the Lamb of God” before we hear the story of his final and greatest confrontation. It is important that we see Christ clearly before we hear the account of his passion, for we—his Body through baptism, the church—now bear his face. We must, with him, enter into this time of trial so we can, also with him, enter into his final triumph. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through whom we are

saved and delivered. —Entrance Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper,

Roman Missal

April 2, 2017 - $5,606.06

Needed - $4,100.00

YTD Received - $169,479.68

Budgeted - $164,000.00

PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to place someone on the prayer chain, please call Grace Nelson at 754-4209 or email nelsgrace10@live.com or call the Parish Office.

ACA 2017 Participation: 142 Parishioners

Goal: $34,857.00 Pledges to date: $41,153.00 Payments to date: $30,312.15

Ministry 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass 12:00pm Mass

Greeters Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass G & R Couture M. Mizner Volunteer

Usher Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass J. Holman D. Stadelman Volunteer

1st Reading Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass C. Brush M. Yager J. Reyes

2nd Reading Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass M. Miller J. Stadelman V. Galicia

E. Minister Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass D. Russo J. Bafus A. Heredia

E. Minister Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass M. Rohlman V. Dietrich Ma. Heredia

E. Minister Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer

Altar Server Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass B. Belino I. Ahrend L. Carrillo

Altar Server Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass Volunteer M. Stoaks R. Vasquez

FASTING & ABSTINENCE

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, fasting is legitimately undertaken to discipline our pas-sions and desires and to express our commit-ment and devotion to God. While Abstinence is defined as days in which meat may not be taken. Don’t forget that we have an obligation to partici-

pate in both on Good Friday.

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT All children who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion this year are required to attend the special retreat on Saturday, April 22nd from 9 am until noon.

Seeking Photography and Videography Help

Saint Rose School and Church are looking for a gifted photographer that would be

willing to donate time to help us capture the essence of our Saint Rose family. This person would be invited to school and church functions. Photos and videos

would be used to update collateral materials for web-sites, brochures, etc. We would love to work with you. For more information, please call the church office at

754-3640.

FOOD BANK The Ephrata Food Bank needs dona-tions of Top Ramen noodles for the

month of April. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

JOB OPENING Our Director of Religious Educa-tion, Maria Mendoza has decided to step down after the conclusion of this year’s Religious Education program. We are sad to see her go! If you are interested in apply-ing for the position, please stop by the Parish Office with your re-sume. The position is part-time and would begin in August.

Thank you Maria for all your hard work, may God continue to richly

bless you!!

HOLY WEEK

Holy Thursday April 13 - 9:00 am Mass is canceled - Bilingual Mass and foot washing at 6:30 pm in the Church - Silent Adoration from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm in the Parish Center

Good Friday Day of fasting and abstinence

April 14 - 9:00 am Mass is canceled - Live Stations of the Cross at 5:00 pm followed by the Ros- ary of condolences to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the School - Bilingual Celebration and adoration of the Cross at 7:00 pm at the School

Holy Saturday April 15 - 9:00 am Mass is canceled - Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00pm starting with the blessing of the fire in the courtyard of the Church

Congratulations to our Students of the Month!

Saint Rose students of the month for March were recognized for fulfilling the school's mission of Christ Inspired Academic

Excellence. Students L to R: Joaquin Mejia, Ethan Rolfe, Roan Prentice,

Alex Belino, Micah Ahrend, David Martinez and Lilyanna Cole.

REHEARSAL FOR EASTER VIGIL A rehearsal will take place at the church for those Candidates who are receiving a sacrament on Easter Vigil. Please be at the church at 10am

on Saturday, April 15th.

Domingo, Abril 9

Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor 8:00AM MISA EN INGLES, Iglesia 10:00AM MISA EN INGLES, Bendicio n de Ramos, Iglesia 12:00PM MISA EN ESPAN OL, Bendicio n de Ramos, Iglesia 5:00PM Ensayos para El Ví a Crucis, Escuela 7:00PM ADORACIO N, Capilla

Lunes, Abril 10 Lunes de la Semana Santa

8:40AM ROSARIO, Capilla 9:00AM SERVICIO DE COMUNION, Capilla

Martes, Abril 11 Martes de la Semana Santa

8:40AM ROSARIO, Capilla 9:00AM MISA, Padre Dan Greene, Capilla

Miércoles, Abril 12 Miércoles de la Semana Santa

8:40AM ROSARIO, Capilla 9:00AM MISA, Don White, Capilla 12:00PM ADORACIO N(12pm—4pm), Capilla

Jueves, Abril 13 Jueves Santo; el Triduo Pascual Comienza

6:30PM MISA BILINGU E y lavatorio de pies, Iglesia 7:30PM ADORACIO N (7:30-10 PM), Centro Parro- quial

Viernes, Abril 14 Viernes Santo;

AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA 5:30PM Viacrucis Viviente y Rosario de Condolen- cias a la Virgen Maria, Gimnasio Escolar 7:00PM Celebracio n Bilingu e y Adoracio n a la San- ta Cruz, Gimnasio Escolar

Sábado, Abril 15

Sábado Santo; Vigilia Pascual 10:00AM ENSAYO DE RICA, Iglesia 8:00PM MISA PASCUAL DE VIGILIA BILINGUE, comenzando con la bendicio n del fuego en el patio, Iglesia Domingo, Abril 16 8:00AM MISA EN INGLES, Iglesia 10:00AM MISA EN INGLES, Iglesia 12:00PM MISA EN ESPAN OL, Iglesia 7:00PM ADORACIO N, Capilla

PARA VER A CRISTO CLARAMENTE

Hoy comenzamos viendo a trave s de las puertas de Je-rusale n, vemos a la multitud, aclamando y agitando ramos de olivo en el aire. Es una atmo sfera de ju bilo, triunfo y ce-lebracio n. Podemos distraernos o embelesarnos con la es-cena y no ver claramente las caracterí sticas de Jesu s cuan-do entra. Pero nuestras lecturas de Isaí as y la carta de Pa-blo a los filipenses aclaran estas caracterí sticas. E l es el Siervo que Sufre, manso y callado ante sus captores y per-seguidores; es la mismí sima imagen del Dios invisible, sin embargo, no se aferrara a la igualdad con Dios antes de su-frir su enfrentamiento final en humildad. Isaí as y Pablo nos ayudan a “ver al Cordero de Dios” antes de oí r el relato de su mayor y u ltimo enfrentamiento. Es importante que vea-mos a Cristo claramente antes de oí r el relato de su Pasio n, porque nosotros –su Cuerpo por medio del Bautismo, la Iglesia– somos su rostro. Debemos, junto con e l, pasar por este tiempo de sufrimiento para que podamos, tambie n junto con e l, pasar por su triunfo final. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASIÓN DEL SEÑOR 9 DE ABRIL DE 2017

Nosotros hemos de gloriarnos en la cruz de nuestro Señor Jesucristo: en él está nuestra salvación, vida y resurrección;

él nos ha salvado y liberado. —Antífona de entrada, Misa vespertina de la Cena del

Señor, Misal Romano

2 de abril, 2017 – $5,606.06

Necesitado - $4,100.00

YTD Recibido - $169,479.68

Presupuestado - $164,000.00

Ministerio 8:00pm Misa Pascual de Vigilia 8:00am Misa 10:00am Misa 12:00pm Misa

Bienvenida Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua G & R Couture M. Mizner Voluntario

Colecta Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua J. Holman D. Stadelman Voluntario

1 Lector Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua C. Brush M. Yager J. Reyes

2 Lector Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua M. Miller J. Stadelman V. Galicia

Ministro E. Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua D. Russo J. Bafus A. Heredia

Ministro E. Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua M. Rohlman V. Dietrich Ma. Heredia

Ministro E. Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua Voluntario Voluntario Voluntario

Acólito Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua B. Belino I. Ahrend L. Carrillo

Acólito Misa Bilingüe de la Pascua Voluntario M. Stoaks R. Vasquez

ACA 2017 Participación: 142 Parroquianos

Meta: $34,857.00 Prometido: $41,153.00 Recibido: $30,312.15

AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA

De acuerdo con la Enciclopedia Cato lica, el ayuno se lleva a cabo legí timamente para disciplinar nuestras pasiones y deseos y expresa nuestro

compromiso y dedicacio n a Dios. Mientras que la abstinencia se define como dí as en los que la car-ne no puede ser tomada. No se olvide que tene-mos la obligacio n de participar en los dos el Vier-

nes Santo.

Buscando Ayuda con Fotografía y Videografía

La Escuela de Sta. Rosa y la Iglesia esta n buscando un foto grafo talentoso que estarí a dispuesto a donar tiempo

para ayudarnos a capturar la esencia de nuestra familia de Santa Rosa. Esta persona serí a invitada a la Escuela y las funciones de la Iglesia. Las fotos y videos se utilizara n para actualizar los materiales de sitios web, folletos, etc. Nos encantarí a trabajar con usted. Para ma s informacio n, llame a la oficina

de la Iglesia al 754-3640.

ENSAYO PARA LA MISA PASCUAL DE VIGILIA Un ensayo se llevara a cabo en la Iglesia para aquellos Candidatos que

esta n recibiendo un sacramento en la Vigilia pascual. Por favor, este en la Iglesia a las 10 am, el sa bado 15 de abril.

CADENA DE ORACIÓN Si le gustarí a poner a alguien en la cadena de oracio n pueden hablar a la Oficina Parroquial para establecer

sus intenciones al 754-3640.

PUESTO DISPONIBLE Nuestra Directora de Educacio n Reli-giosa, Marí a Mendoza, ha decidido dejar su posicio n de Directora des-pue s de la conclusio n del programa de este an o. Estamos tristes de verla ir! Si esta interesado en aplicar para la posicio n, por favor pase por la Ofi-cina Parroquial con su currí culum. La posicio n no es tiempo completo y

comenzarí a en agosto. ¡Gracias María por tu gran

esfuerzo y que el Señor te sigua bendiciendo!

RETIRO PARA LA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN Todos los nin os que se preparan para recibir su Primera

Comunio n este an o deben asistir al retiro especial del sa ba-do 22 de abril de 9:00 am a 12:00 pm.

BANCO DE COMIDA El Banco de Comida de Ephrata necesi-ta donaciones de Top Ramen o sopitas de vaso para el mes de abril. ¡Gracias

por su generosidad!

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros

Estudiantes del Mes!

Los estudiantes de Sta. Rosa del mes de marzo fueron reconocidos por cumplir la misio n de la escuela de Excelencia Acade mica Inspirado

por Cristo.

SEMANA SANTA

Jueves Santo Abril 13 - Misa de 9:00am es cancelada - Misa Bilingu e y lavatorio de pies a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia - Adoracio n en silencio de 7:30pm a 10:00pm en el Centro Parroquial

Viernes Santo Día de ayuno y abstinencia

Abril 14 - Misa de 9:00 am es cancelada - Viacrucis viviente a las 5:00 pm seguido por el rosario de condolencias a la Virgen Marí a en la Escuela - Celebracio n Bilingu e y Adoracio n a la Santa Cruz a las 7:00 pm en la escuela

Sábado Santo Abril 15 - Misa de 9:00 am es cancelada - Misa Pascual de Vigilia Bilingu e a las 8:00 pm comenzando con la bendicio n del fuego en el patio de la Iglesia

Students L to R: Joaquin Mejia, Ethan Rolfe, Roan Prentice, Alex Belino, Micah Ahrend, David Martinez and Lilyanna Cole.