SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891 www.santaclaraparish.org

September 10, 2017

GOD’S WATCHERS

I n the ancient world watchmen were extremely important people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms,

and security systems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn, that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Ezekiel will be held responsible! This profound connection between God’s will on earth and in heaven is re-peated in today’s Gospel, where Jesus instructs us that we are to be the security force, the watchers placed on alert that nowhere in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two members of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconciliation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, am-bassadors of reconciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible only for keeping our own lives from the path of wickedness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ’s body around us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

O n Good Friday, at the heart of the Triduum, the commemora-tion of the Lord’s Passion is colored by sobriety and decorum, but this Thursday the mystery comes in a lumi-

nous celebration of Christ’s victory. In its deepest ori-gins, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the feast of a dedication of a church, since in the year 335 the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was dedicated on Sep-tember 13, and on the following day the “true cross” discovered by St. Helena was brought outside to the faithful for vener-ation. It is a great feast of the Eastern Church, which often marks it by having the whole assembly prostrate themselves on the floor honoring the life-giving cross. At the core of the tradition is the quest of Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, to acquire the cross and the nails of the Crucifix-ion from the ruins of Jerusalem. When she was satisfied that she had found them, thanks to the healing of a sick man whose body was placed on the cross, she had her son fund the building of the great ba-silica. The history of the relic is complicated, especially because it was

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Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor Rev. Henry Ahorlu, Associate Pastor

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Fam. Mass,

5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

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Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

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Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

C H Every day 6am—8pm

(closed on certain holidays)

A S Parish Office (805) 487-3891

Emergency only (805) 890-5400

P O H Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary

Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 8am-2pm

Office of Catechism

(805) 330-8218

Youth Ministry/Confirma on Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

Santa Clara Elementary School

Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030

(805) 483-6935

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

carried off by invading Persians in the year 614 and “went missing” for fifteen years. Thursday’s feast does not celebrate the relic, but rather the life-giving cross from which salvation flows. It’s a good day to look around your house or office: Don’t those walls look bare without a cross? What better day to reme-dy that? —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: Patriot Day Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Wednesday: St. John Chrysostom Thursday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Friday: Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday: Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 — 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

CELEBRATION OF CULTURES MASS

T he Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Office of Ethnic Ministry cordially invites you to the 13th annu-al Celebration of Cultures Mass presided by

Archbishop José H. Gomez on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at the Cathe-dral of Our Lady of the Angels (555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, 90012). All are invited!

DID YOU KNOW?

T eens and tweens typically like to push bounda-ries and test their limits, but the new trend of taking dangerous selfies has led to

several tragedies. There are far too many people who think that taking a pic-ture while driving, or standing out on a ledge, is more important than their own safety, and that getting “likes” on a pho-to makes the risks worth it. Talk to your kids about safety, smart choices, and being aware of their environment and surroundings, even when they’re using their smartphones. For a copy of the VIRTUS© online article “Selfies are More Dangerous than You Think,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

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PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE

P lease join us on Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am & Fridays 3:00pm-3:30pm in front of Planned Parenthood, 5400 Ralston Street

Ventura as we peacefully pray for an end to abor-tion & Conversions. Our Lady of Guadalupe, please pray for us and with us.

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FALL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

P lease join Life Centers of Ventura County for their Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sat-urday September 23, 2017 at Sterling Hills

Country Club, Camarillo 11 am-3pm. Mimosa hour, lunch, dessert, raffles, fashions, and fellowship -all for a wonderful, caring cause. Proceeds benefit mothers, born and unborn babies, and families and support our educational outreach into the community. Tickets are $45.00. Tables of 6, 8 or 10. Sponsorships avail-able. Please call for info. 805-486-2721 or go to vclifecenters.com. Thank you and God bless you for your prayers and support.

12 - STEP SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

T his Fall a new 12– STEP JOURNEY GROUP will be forming under the direction Jeannie Rosenburg, Ph.D. We will be using the book

the TWELVE STEPS– A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY as the basis for our class. The book is based on biblical teachings. We will meet on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30. The starting date is Wednesday, September 13th. Please call Dr. Jeannie Rosenburg to register, 805-985-6024.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

A dult Confirmation classes have begun, and you are invited to join us! If you are interest-ed, please stop by the parish office for more

information. You may also e-mail Michael Parks atmichael@santaclaraparish.org. Adult Confirma-tion classes are for baptized Catholics who would like to be confirmed. If there is available space, ses-sions will be opened to those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

T he Bereavement Ministry of Mary Star of the Sea Parish offers an eight week grief support group for individuals mourning the loss of a

loved one. Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm beginning September 26th. We are here to serve you. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us at 805-205-3871.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDY

O n Thursday, September 28th, 2017, we will have Bible Study and recite the Holy Rosary. Join us and invite your family and friends

along. 6:00pm - Bible Study 7:00pm - Recitation of the Holy Rosary.632 S. D Street, Oxnard, CA.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES START

T here is still space available in our First Com-munion Classes. Please come to the Religious Education Office located inside Santa Clara

Elementary School. The office hours are Mon. - Thurs-day 2:00pm - 7:00 pm. You will need their baptism certificate, birth certificate, a small picture of the child and the $95.00 fee.

SOCIAL SENIORS

I t's Picnic Time for us Seniors!!! Come join us on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Noon at Pen-insula Park, 3231 Peninsula Road (off of Channel

Islands), Oxnard. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be provided and you can bring your favorite sides. Pa-rishioners. of St. Anthony's and Mary Star of the Sea are welcome, see you on Thursday!!! It's Fun, Good Food and Great Fellowship! For more information, call Jiny 984-7816.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OASIS PROGRAM

D o you provide shopping, transportation, cook-ing, cleaning, and dressing for a family mem-ber age 60 and over? Do you provide medi-

cation assistance or other daily tasks for a family member age 60 and over? WE CAN HELP! Resources, Referrals . Family consultations with personal case management. Support Groups, Workshops, Trainings and more! Services funded by Ventura County Area on Agency an Older Americans Act 201 S. 10th Street Unit D Santa Paula, Ca. 93060 For more infor-mation call:805-420-9608 Connie De La Rosa.

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DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH

Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva †) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)

SANTA CLARA CHURCH SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS

INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SAT SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 (VIGIL MASS) Clarice Woodworth -Health & Wellbeing

Andrew Spellman -Deceased Guadalupe Govea Chavez -Deceased Luisa Lubag torres -Health & Wellbeing

Arlette Crane - Deceased

7:00 PM SAT SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 (VIGIL MASS) Eufemio y Maria Juarez -Difuntos

Rafael y Merejildo Navarrete - Difuntos Antonio Verduzco - Difunto(a)

Jesus Enriquez - Difunto(a) Concepcion Vega - Difunto(a)

Arlette Crane - Deceased

6:30 AM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Fr. Martin Von Cochem -Deceased

Eduardo & Rosalina Arabe - Death Anniversary Arlette Crane - Deceased

8:00 AM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Ronald & Lodovico De La Torre Jr. -Deceased Susana & Roberto de Guzman -Death Anniversary

Felicitas D. Caceres -Death Anniversary Ramon Ruvalcaba - Deceased

Nona Benedito - Deceased/Birthday Aurora Santos -Deceased Arlette Crane - Deceased

10:00 AM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Eugene Grace Family -Deceased Karen Lynn Herrera -Deceased

Antoinette Swieca -Birthday Raymond Marcouiller -Deceased Brenda & Lucy Flores -Birthday

Leandro Franco -Deceased Jimmy Espinoza -Deceased Arlette Crane - Deceased

12:00 PM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Victor Basinal Florendo -Deceased Richard Cook -Deceased

Elias Navarro -Death Anniversary Julian Tuazan -Birthday

Cesar & Clarita C. Fababier -Wedding Anniversary Dante & Margaret Oberon -Health & Wellbeing

Tony & Chris Roseman -Health & Wellbeing Arlette Crane - Deceased

2:00 PM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Jose de Jesus Gutierres -Cumpleaños Silvia Garcia -Cumpleaños

Monica Garcia -Por su Salud y Bienestar Moises Galaviz Ornelas -Difunto(a)/Cumpleaños

Kathleen & Juan Carlos Flores -25 Aniversario Boda Sr. de La Misericordia - Acción de Gracias

Jesus Padilla Campos - Difunto(a)/Cumpleaños Arlette Crane - Difunta

5:00 PM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Josefina Zabat -Health & Wellbeing Arlette Crane - Deceased

7:00 PM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Raul Guillen 1st -Aniversario Difunto(a) Julia and Santiago Arceo -Aniversario Difunto(a)

Guadalupe Govea Chavez -Deceased Joel y Norma Magana -Por su Salud y Bienestar Angel y Unicio Gonzales -Por su Salud y Bienestar

Juan Raymundo Gonzalez -Difunto(a) Animas de Purgatorio -Por su Salud

Arlette Crane - Difunta

WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES MISA 8AM ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Hazel B. Glaudé -Deceased Ramon Ruvalcaba -Deceased

Guadalupe Govea Chavez -Deceased

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Christian Atangan -Birthday Caitlyn Solis (7) -Birthday

Guadalupe Govea Chavez -Deceased Bella Barrientos 60th -Birthday Aurora Ruiz & Family -Birthday

Jose Adelfo & Alba Fuentes -Birthday Wilma Tuazon -Death Anniversary

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Elegia Bolado -Birthday Ramona Lerma -Birthday

Grace Cavanagh -Special Intention Dey Pinzon -Birthday

Guadalupe Govea Chavez-Deceased John Beaman -Deceased

Ann Peralta -Birthday

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Guadalupe Govea Chavez -Deceased

Carmeling B. Caluen -Birthday

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Angel & Christopher Ariaz -Deceased

Barbara & John Higgins -Wedding Anniversary Johnny G. Gonzales -Deceased/Birthday

Lawrence Averion -Birthday Josef Marchut -Health & Wellbeing

Dr. Anastacio Pinzon -Deceased Ed Tomaszewski -Deceased

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Andrew J Carlson -Death Anniversary

CENTINELAS DE DIOS

E n el mundo de la antigüedad los centinelas eran gente de gran importancia. Mantenían la seguridad de las co-

munidades y su deber era alertarles sobre cualquier peligro o ataque inminente. Antes de que hubiera cerro-jos, sistemas de alarma y seguridad, los centinelas eran los protectores, la me-dida de seguridad. Así que cuando hoy el Señor le en-carga a Ezequiel ser centinela, es un cargo de peso. Tan pesado, se nos hace conocer, que si Ezequiel fa-lla y no da la voz de alarma a los que le rodean y ellos mueren en estado de maldad, ¡Ezequiel será el responsable! Este profundo vínculo entre la voluntad de Dios en la tierra y en el cielo se repite en el Evan-gelio de hoy, donde Jesús nos instruye que tenemos que ser la fuerza de seguridad, los centinelas coloca-dos en estado de alerta para que en ninguna parte del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia, haya dos miembros del único Cuerpo que no estén reconciliados. La Sa-grada Escritura nos dice que Jesús reconcilió todas las cosas en el cielo y en la tierra mediante la sangre de su cruz. Pero se nos da la misión de continuar esa reconciliación en la tierra por medio de nuestros ince-santes esfuerzos de ser, como escribiera Pablo, em-bajadores de reconciliación. No nos quedemos muy cómodos pensando que nuestra única responsabili-dad es mantenernos fuera del camino de la maldad y la discordia. También hemos de responder por la vida de los miembros de Cristo que nos rodean. Copy-right © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

D urante todo el mes de septiembre se celebra el mes de la herencia hispana. Esta fiesta responde a una

presencia hispana que tiene su inicio con la llega-da de los españoles a la Florida en 1513, hace 501 años. Los españoles estuvieron en 24 de los ahora 50 estados de Estados Unidos. Eventualmente, como bien sabemos, Florida, el Suroeste y Puerto Rico pasaron a manos de los es-tadounidenses. Desde nuestra incorporación a este país hemos

ido creciendo en presencia e influencia. La primera obra literaria en español publicada en EE. UU., fue un sermón de don José Agustín Caballero en 1804. En 1808 inició la prensa hispana en EE. UU. con el periódico El Misisipi en Nueva Orleáns. Este fue el primero de los medios de comunicación en español en esta nación. En 1822 se eligió el primer político His-pano como representante estatal de Florida. En 1865 la primera oficina para la pastoral ca-tólica entre los hispanos nombró al sacerdote Gabriel Serrano pastor hispanorium (pastor de los hispanos) en San Francisco, California. En 1970 el sacerdote Patricio Flores fue el primer hispano en ser consagra-do como Obispo en y para Estados Unidos. En 1972 celebramos el Primer Encuentro Nacional de Católicos Hispanos donde nos auto nominamos un pueblo en marcha. Y seguimos caminando. .-Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Somos responsables unos de otros y debemos guiarnos mutuamente (Ezequiel 33:7-9). Salmo — Si hoy escuchas su voz, no endurezcas tu corazón (Salmo 95 [94]). Segunda lectura — La ley del amor nos obliga (Romanos 13:8-10). Evangelio — Jesús está presente siempre que haya dos o tres reunidos en su nombre (Mateo 18:15-20).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Sal 62 (61):6-7, 9; Lc 6:6-11 Martes: Col 2:6-15; Sal 145 (144):1b-2, 8-11; Lc 6:12-19 Miércoles:Col 3:1-11; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 10-13ab; Lc 6:20-26 Jueves: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38; Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Viernes: 1 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14; Sal 16 (15):1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 o Lc 2:33-35 Sábado: 1 Tim 1:15-17; Sal 113 (112):1b-7; Lc 6:43-49 Domingo: Sir 27:30 — 28:9; Sal 103 (104):1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Día de los Abuelos Lunes: Día de los Patriotas Martes: El Santísimo Nombre de la Virgen María Miércoles: San Juan Crisóstomo Jueves: La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz Viernes: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Sábado: Santos Cornelio y Cipriano

IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA

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VIGÉSIMO TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

REGISTRACION PRIMERA COMUNION

E stamos registrando para el programa de Pri-mera Comunión! Usted necesita ser un miem-bro registrado y activo en la Parroquia. Ho-

rario, Lunes– Jueves de 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Se requie-re Acta de Nacimiento, Fe de Bautismo, una fotogra-fía reciente, donación $95.00 (incluye libros). Edad mínima de 8 años. (805)330-8217.

CELEBRACION DE CULTURAS

L a Oficina de Ministerio Étnico de la Ar-quidiócesis de Los Ángeles les invita cordial-mente a la 13va Misa Anual de la Cele-

bración de Culturas, oficiada por el Arzobispo José H. Gomez el sábado 16 de septiembre, 2017 de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (555 W Temple St, Los Ánge-les, 90012). Con el tema, “Comunión de Comuni-dades”, los organizadores buscan la unión y cele-bración de las distintas culturas que enriquecen a la Iglesia y a la comunidad local, a través de oración cantos y expresión cultural. ¡Todos son invitados!

¿SABIA USTED? Advierta a los adolescentes y preadolescentes sobre los riesgos de los selfies. A los adolescentes y preadolescentes por lo común les gus-ta tomar riesgos y probar sus límites, pero la nueva tendencia de tomar selfies peligrosos ha llevado a varias tragedias. Hay demasiadas personas que piensan que tomar una foto mien-tras se conduce, o pararse en una re-pisa es más importante que su propia seguridad, y que obtener “likes” por una foto hace que los riesgos valgan la pena. Hable con sus hijos acerca de la seguridad, las elecciones inteligentes, y ser conscientes de su entorno y sus al-rededores, incluso cuando están usando sus teléfonos inteligentes. Para obtener una copia del artículo en línea de VIRTUS © “Selfies are More Dangerous than You Think” (Los selfies son más peligrosos de lo que usted cree), envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.

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