PPPARISHARISHARISH VVVISIONISIONISION SSSTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT One God, One people in Christ, One community of love guided by the Holy Spirit to impact lives.

Un Dios, Un pueblo en Cristo, Una comunidad de amor guiada por el Espíritu Santo para impactar vidas.

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITY

Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF

Very Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Sesinando “Jun” Cajucom, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Christy Yesudass, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adrianus Budhi, MSC, In Residence Deacon John De Gano Deacon Richard Heames Ministry Center: 7005 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Church: 3680 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Parish Office: 951.781.9855 Parish Fax: 951.781.3061 Rectory: 951.683.0800 School: 951.684.1091 Visit us online: www.stcofa.org www.facebook.com/stcofa @stcofa / #stcofa Confessions Saturday: 3:30-5:00 pm Daily Upon Request

Sick Calls (M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm): 951.781.9855 Sick Calls (after hours): 951.683.0800 x 25

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am 8:30 am 10:15 am (Interpreted for Deaf) 12:00 noon (Gospel Choir) 1:45 pm (Español) 5:15 pm (Life Teen)

Daily: 8:00 am (Monday - Saturday) 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s): 5:30 pm (Vigil); 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Español)

CHURCH IS OPEN

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Novena to the Sacred Heart First Friday at 8:30 am Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday at 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after 8:00 am Mass until 8:00 am on Saturday

Children’s Nursery available in Parish Hall During 8:30 am & 10:15 am Masses ONLY; 6 months to 3 years

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 23, 2020

Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that

the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16

¿No saben ustedes que son el templo de Dios y que el Espíritu de Dios

habita en ustedes? 1 Corintios 3:16

SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

23 de febrero de 2020

WEEK AT A GLANCE PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

SUNDAY - DOMINGO 02/23 6:30 am Albert J. Brunelle † 8:30 am St. Catherine’s Parishioners 10:15 am Luis & Maria Guadalupe De La Torre † 12:00 pm Randy Galvan † 1:45 pm Robert Perkioniemi, Jr. † 5:15 pm Dolores Santos † MONDAY - LUNES 02/24 8:00 am Guadalupe Palomares † 5:30 pm Lupe Adame † TUESDAY - MARTES 02/25 8:00 am Raul P. Roldan † 5:30 pm Robert I. Pianalto † ASH WEDNESDAY - MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA 02/26 6:30 am St. Catherine’s Parishioners 8:00 am St. Catherine’s Parishioners 10:15 am St. Catherine’s Parishioners 12:00 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 6:00 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 6:30 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners (Parish Hall) 7:30 pm Feligreses de Santa Catalina (Misa en Español) THURSDAY - JUEVES 02/27 8:00 am Intentions of Maryann Semancik 5:30 pm Graciela Lum † FRIDAY - VIERNES 02/28 8:00 am Manuel Flores † 5:30 pm Eneida May † SATURDAY - SÁBADO 02/29 8:00 am Jacob Michael Mendez † 10:00 am At WV—Parishioners 5:15 pm Francisco Chua † SUNDAY - DOMINGO 03/01 6:30 am Genaro Tan Torres† 8:30 am Bernie Vasquez † 10:15 am St. Catherine’s Parishioners 12:00 pm Gaylon Mortimer † 1:45 pm Martha Ramirez † 5:15 pm Intentions of Kathryn Horton

† Symbolizes Soul of Deceased

LITURGY CORNER MMMASSASSASS IIINTENTIONSNTENTIONSNTENTIONS --- IIINTENCIÓNESNTENCIÓNESNTENCIÓNES DEDEDE MMMISASISASISAS

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). SecondReading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from LectionaryforMass© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

February23-SEVENTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIMEFebruary26-Ash Wednesday We begin our Lenten journey starting with Ash Wednesday, February 26th. Our Masses will begin our parish tradition of kneeling during the Penitential Rite and our celebrant will leave at the conclusion of Mass to a chanting of “Have Mercy on us Lord Jesus, Our Savior. Burdened with sin, we implore you.” We as a faith community, journey now for 40 days as our Lord did in the desert, drawing closer to Him who saves us.

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Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy. — Leviticus 19:2b

Changes to Mass during Lent As we journey throughout Lent there will be two changes to our Mass.

We will kneel during the Penitential Rite which be-gins with “I confess to Almighty God…”, through the Kyrie, standing when invited to by the priest when he says “Let us Pray”.

The recessional at the conclusion of Mass will be in our Journeysongs Book #346, a chant without musi-cal accompaniment “Have mercy on us Lord. Jesus our Savior. Burdened with sin, we implore you.”

Thank you.

REFLECTIONS / STEWARDSHIP PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Brothers and Sisters,

Today we celebrate the seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time which is the last such Sunday before the season of Lent begins. In today’s first reading we hear God tell Moses, “Be holy for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” Then in the last line of the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” How’s that for a challenge? Not only are we told to be holy, we are also told to be perfect. The truth is that we can be neither without God’s help.

Jesus challenges us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. These are not our ins ncts. It is not easy. We get angry, we are upset, we want to do or say something to express that pain and rage.

The book of Levi cus from which our first reading comes gets its name from its contents, which for the greater part deal with ma ers and laws concerning the worship of God which were conducted by the tribe of Levi: hence the book of “Levi cus.” The words “be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy” is the command given by God to the Israelites. This same command holds for all people s ll. We are God’s adopted sons and daughters. There is an eternity of happiness awai ng us when we end this earthly life. The Chris an who is convinced of this truth, as every sincere Chris an is, will not look on the command to be holy so much as a command, but as a necessary prepara on for what is to come, a prep-ara on which he gladly undertakes.

The words of St. Paul in today’s second reading, call on each one of us to stop and think of the divine gi God gave us when he made us Chris ans. God created each one of us and it is to God that we owe the fact that we are here and now on this planet we call earth. Thanks to the divine gi of faith, we know that our few years on this earth are only a period given to us to prepare for our future. We know where the true, las ng heaven is. It is there where we are going. But to get there we must never forget that we are God’s temple, as St. Paul tells us today. We must keep that temple pure and holy. We belong to God; we are his adopted sons and daughters.

The lesson we have to learn from today’s gospel hardly needs any emphasizing. We must, if we are truly Chris an, for-give those who offend or injure us. We must love all men, whether they be friends or enemies. G.K. Chesterton (English author and lay theologian) says; “We are commanded to love our neighbors and our enemies; they are generally the same people”.

Jesus shows us what it means to be like him in word and deed. His challenge is radical. To be like Jesus means that dis-ciples (us) accept their God-given status and dignity as a child of God. Disciples are to go the extra mile, love their ene-mies and neighbors without expecta on of reciproca on, and welcome outsiders at their table. Such perfec on is only possible by the grace and love of God. God showers his love on those who are good and those who are not. God’s love is inclusive. When disciples (us) love their enemies, they love as God loves. When disciples extend God’s all-embracing love to others, they demonstrate to the world that they are a child of God. True perfec on exists when our love touches God’s love and it spills out upon the loveable and the unlovable alike. A disciple’s love gives priority to the other’s wel-fare first. Faithful

Financial updates were not available at press time. Look for them in next week’s bulletin. Thank you.

ASH WEDNESDAY is February 26, 2020, the beginning of Lent A day of fast & abstinence.

Ashes will only be distributed during Mass which are scheduled as follows in the Church in English: 6:30 am 8:00 am 10:15 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm in Spanish/Español and 6:30 pm (with Faith formation) in Parish Hall.

2020 DDF SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES

FEBRUARY 29 & MARCH 1 Please use the brightyellowenvelopelocated in the pews for your donation. Thank you for your support! Donating to DDF supports your Church and Ministries.

REPENTANCE Of all human acts, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none. —Thomas Carlyle

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

OUR LADY OF FATIMAOUR LADY OF FATIMAOUR LADY OF FATIMA PRAYER GROUPPRAYER GROUPPRAYER GROUP Join us Mondays, 6:15-7:15 pm in the family chapel to the left of the altar.

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWS ThemobileclinicwillbeatSt.Catherine’sschoolfrom8:30amto1:00pmforadultclientsonSaturday,February29,2020.Free Adult Medical care is offered, labs and meds are as low-cost as possible. Patients sign in on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional in-formation or to volunteer visit their website at www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

VINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNER In the first reading today, the Lord says: “You shall love your neighbor as your-self …” Your gi s to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the yellow pew envelopes

share your love with neighbors in need through-out the city. Your dona ons are used to purchase food and assist with emergency financial needs such as u li es, gas and bus passes. Thank you for your generous dona ons. Do you have a few hours a month to spend visi ng those in need? We are in need of volunteers to make home visits in 2 person teams bringing gro-ceries and hope to many families in our communi-ty. Please contact Robert Lucero at (951)-784-7642 for further informa on.

+ + + + + + We are in need of CANNED MEATS & FRUITS for

the grocery bags given to those in need of assistance with food. Please help.

FEEDING THE HUNGRY MFEEDING THE HUNGRY MFEEDING THE HUNGRY MINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY Warm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & Socks Cold weather is coming on and it is hard to get warm without socks. Those less fortunate than us are in need of our help. We are asking for donations of NEW SOCKS AND LIGHTLY USED BLANKETS. Just place them into the box in the entry of our church.

“Truly, I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me”

- Matthew 25:40

Be a ‘faithful’ Ci zen: Vote! California’s Consolidated Presiden al Primary elec on set for March 3, 2020

On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, California voters will go to the polls for the Consolidated Presiden al Primary elec on. In addi on to various federal issues and candidates, state and local ma ers will also be up for considera on.

A Moral obliga on As part of our moral obliga on as faithful Catholic Ci zens, we are

obliged to inform our consciences on those issues coming before the electorate, consider the effects such legisla on may have (with special a en on to what Catholic Social Teaching calls the preferen al op on for the poor) and to vote.

No Voters’ guides Our Bishop, Gerald R. Barnes, has asked us to refrain from using or distribu ng voters’ guides of any kind so please do not take one if someone offers one to you. Each of us are responsible for informing our own consciences via the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a review of the Papal and Conciliar documents, and teachings on the US Bishops (www.usccb.org )or the California Conference of Bishops (www.cacatholic.org ) websites.

Faithful Ci zenship Every two years the U.S. Bishops review and publish a document en tled, Faithful Ci zenship, to assist Catholics in their duty as faithful ci -zens to inform their consciences and vote. This document gives the reader a background in the rich heritage of Catholic Social Teaching so that once informed on what the church believes, Catholics may apply these truths to each and

every issue that comes before them either via the media or in their personal lives.

Vote! "We need to par cipate for the common good. Some mes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in poli cs. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in poli cs by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis, 9/16/2013

RESPECTLIFEMINISTRYRESPECTLIFEMINISTRYRESPECTLIFEMINISTRY Healing Broken Hearts-One Weekend at a Time.

CS Lewis said: "Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace within difficulties." Sometimes situations and decisions from the past can make us feel disconnected and alone. But we know, that even in our brokenness, God's love for us de ines an unwavering beauty. If you have emotional or spiritual wounds as a result of a past abortion experience, please consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat in English on 2/28to3/1/20, contact information: Mary Huber, 909-475-5353 or MHuber@sbdiocese.org, Web Site: www.sbrlpc.org OR 3/13to3/15/20, contact information: Dolores, 951-325-7702 or RVTemecula@verizon.net, Web Site: www.atimeformercy.org Participation is strictly con idential.

COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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

Sexual Misconduct Hotline 1-888-206-9090 PARA REPORTAR EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la Línea

Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090

“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY” Have you ever had a question about our faith or for our priests and deacons? On our website, we're starting a new feature called “AsktheCler-gy.” If you have a question, you can submit it online at http://www.stcofa.net/ask-the-clergy.html. The form to submit will be at the bottom of the page. Everymonth,wewillfeatureanewquestionwithourclergy'sresponses.

ISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRY The mission of the Isaac Society is to foster the introduction of volun-teers to older people through group social activities. Not everyone can just walk into a rest home and start making friends, but if you have that gift, we need you! Come join us for our Ice Cream and Bingo Social on March 15th at 2:00 pm at Valencia Gardens Health Care Center. We have a great time assisting the elderly. For more information call Diana 781-9855 ext. 18 or Kristin (909) 910-9239.

Please pray for our beloved dead… Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Roger Henry Stevenson John Edward Breslin ...May they rest in peace

NOTICE TO PARISHIONERS Change is effective February 29 & March 1, 2020 Following consultation with the Diocese and for the safety of all people attending Mass at St. Catherine’s, we will lock all side doors to the church once Mass begins; entrance to the Church after Mass has started will be through the main doors — double doors fac-ing Arlington Avenue. Ushers will be available to assist any disabled at the side doors during the first 15 minutes of Mass. The doors will always be able to be opened for exiting in case of an emergency. If you have questions, please call the Liturgy Office at 951-683-0800 ext. 14. Thank you for your understanding.

SAVETHEDATEKnights of Columbus invite you to combined Corned Beef & Cabbage or Italian Dinner

Saturday,March21at6:30pm.St.Catherine’sParishHall—7005BrocktonAve.,RiversideThe event celebrates both Feasts of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Ministry Center (M-F from 9:00 am—5:00 pm). Contact Joe Feola 951-205-3567. Join us for delicious food, entertainment & fellowship!SAVETHEDATE—Saturday,March7,2020The Labyrinth comes out of our ancient mystical tradition. Earliest labyrinths date to the Bronze Age. During the Middle ages many Chris-tian labyrinths were built into the loor of the naves of cathedrals. Walking it in prayer it becomes a tool for meditation that represents our life’s journey to God. Pilgrims were encouraged to walk it then go to the Altar where God comes to us. Our labyrinth is modeled from the one at the Chartres Cathedral in France, one of the few that have sur-vived history. The earliest Christian labyrinth was found in Algeria in a church in the 4th century, at the center was a bronze plaque that read “Santa Ecclesia” Holy Church. The Pilgrim’s journey to God takes our whole life and as St. Catherine of Sienna wrote, “All the way home is home.” ThelabyrinthwillbeavailableintheParishHallfrom9:00amto1:00pm.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday during Lent at

6:15 pm in the church followed by free soup supper in the parish hall at 7:00 pm

(sponsored by various ministries).

Stations of the

Cross

LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY Deepen your prayer life; help others do the same!

Work for the New Evangelization!

Are you a woman or man of prayer? Are you comfortable working with small groups? On Saturday, February 29th at Christ

Cathedral Campus in Garden Grove there will be a Facilitator Training-Retreat for the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” (LTMTP) Ignatian prayer series. There is no charge for the retreat or materials. Come & dis-cern if God is calling you to become a facilitator! Or, if you are simply interested in finding out more about Ignatian Prayer and the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” prayer series, you are also invited! For information and registration please go to lordteachmetopray.com, click on Training-Retreats and scroll down to Garden Grove, CA for registra-tion form or call 504-439-5933.

EDUCATION / FORMATION PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

RCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRY ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?Baptized Catholic but never received any other sacra-ments? Know a friend who has told you he or she would like to become Catholic? Come to Adult Inquiry to explore and get your questions answered. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm or 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month at 9:00 am in the Ministry Center-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29.Meeting Dates: Tuesday,February25,2020at7:00pm

Saturday,March14,2020at9:00am

You are invited to a “Bible Study with Dr. Bob” “HEAVEN” by Randy Alcorn

and the Catholic Church What we have in common and how we differ

Thursdays 2:00-3:30 pm Ministry Center—Spirituality Room

7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 February 27: Session 1-What will heaven be like?

At the same time join over the Internet by downloading the Zoom app: http://www.zoom.us/support/download/ (first time)

Select “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 867-584-290 The sessions will also be viewable on Youtube the following day. Call Dr. Bob Ferrett at 951-462-1504 if you have any questions.

LENTENREGULATIONS ABSTINENCEfrommeatis to be observed on AshWednesday,GoodFridayand ALLFridaysduring Lent by Catholics 14 years of age and older.

FASTING is to be observed on AshWednesdayandGoodFridayby Catholics 18 years of age, but not yet 59. Only one full meal may be taken. Two smaller meals are permitted to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but solid food between meals is not permitted.

FORMATION / PARISH LIFE PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Lance Wiseman - 781.9855 ext. 14

All HighAll High--SchoolSchool--Age Youth LIFE NIGHTAge Youth LIFE NIGHT

Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. after LIFE TEEN Massafter LIFE TEEN Mass

LIFETEEN(highschoolageteen)Tonight,2/23/2020—SignsandWonders:“Anticipate”Tonight we start a new series, we will be introduced to miracles in the context of God’s goodness and help each other grow in expectant faith. Life Night in the Parish Hall starts at 7:00 pm. NextWeek,3/1/2020—SignsandWonders:“Liberate”Tonight we will encounter the power of God through Scripture and trust in God’s desire and ability to work in and through our lives. Life Night in the Parish Hall starts at 7:00 pm. Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the ParishHallor the YouthHouse,6956NixonDr.,Riverside.AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURS For other service opportunities, please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISERDon’t miss out! Get your Shop Riverside Card for 2020. Help support our youth ministry. What is a Shop Riverside Card? It is a discount for local merchants and pays for itself within a few uses and is good for all of 2020. Please contact Lance to purchase one or for other upcoming fundraisers. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to all 6th to 8th graders in private or public schools. OurnextEDGEsessionwillbeMarch18,2020at6:30pmto7:45pm-Location:TheYouthHouse. For more information please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 x 14. CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation– The nextmodules for the year will be TODAY,Sunday,February23rdfrom 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or tomorrowMonday,February24th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. 2ndYearofCon irmation–All 1st year make-up work, Mass re lection & Service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. 3rdYearofCon irmation-Thanksfortheprayerforourcandidatesandteamwhileawayonretreats.All 1st & 2nd year make-up work, mass re lection & service re lections sheets are past due, please see Lance. IfyouarenotregisteredcontactLance781-9855ext.14. Our Con irmation process is a three year program, starting in 9th grade, con irming in 11th grade, this includes public or any private schools. Please contact Lance Wiseman with any questions.

St. Catherine’s Sunday Pre-School and Children’s Homily need volun-

teers!!

Children’s Pre-School (ages 3 – 5) Volunteers can help in class during 8:30 and 10:15 morning masses, assist in teaching the students faith-based lesson/cra & help with snack-

me. Sunday Pre-School is on a rota on schedule, so even volunteering once a month can make a difference!

Children’s Homily (1st grade – 6th grade) This rewarding ministry is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning mass. Volunteers teach children “Liturgy of the Word” at their level of understand-ing while parents a end mass in church.

Training provided with each ministry & schedules are flexible. This is your opportunity to serve the church community! All volunteers must comply with Diocesan Volunteer Policy. If you are interested or would like more infor-ma on, please call Rachel @ 781-9855 x 26.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER We Need Your Help!

F F I S N C

Do you have just two hours to give on Wednesdays for our Parish children? The Faith Formation Staff and Par-

ish need YOU to help these children prepare for receiving their Sacraments, learn about our Roman Catholic Traditions, live out the Gospel and journey in our faith together. The rewards are many. Please pray to see if our Lord is calling you to this Ministry. If interested or for questions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25.

**Please note any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volunteer will need to follow certain guidelines and train-ing before being allowed to help. Please don't let this turn you away. It's for the safety of all involved.

NOTICEFROMCHILDREN’SSUNDAYSCHOOLPROGRAMS:PleasenoteChildren’sHomily,Pre-School&NurserywillbeclosedonSunday,February23rdduetoReligiousCongressweekend.Makethemostofeachday!

REFLEXION/PASTORAL SOCIAL PÁGINA 8 23 DE FEBRERO DE 2020

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura — No te vengues ni guardes rencor, ama a tu projimo como a ti mismo (Levıtico 19:1-2, 17-18). Salmo — El Senor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]). Segundalectura — Tu eres templo de Dios y eres santo (1 Corintios 3:16-23). Evangelio — No ofrezcas resistencia; ama a tus enemigos (Mateo 5:38-48). Salmo responsorial:LeccionarioHispanoamericanoDominical © 1970, Comision Episcopal Espanola. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: Stgo 3:13-18; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 9:14-29 Martes: Stgo 4:1-10; Sal 55 (54):7-11a, 23; Mc 9:30-37 Miercoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sabado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Sal 51 (50):3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario YO SOY EL SEÑOR

La primera lectura de hoy concluye con un estilo clásico del Levítico: “Yo soy el Señor”. Una y otra vez el libro del Levítico marca sus pá-rrafos con una frase sencilla: “Yo soy el Señor”. Repitiendo constan-temente esa frase, la palabra de Dios nos recuerda que Dios es el Señor, y no nosotros. Nosotros no hicimos el mundo, no nos creamos nosotros mismos. Recordando nuestro lugar como simples creatu-ras a veces nos asombra, especial-mente cuando nos hacemos pasar como amos de nuestro pequeño universo. Por otro lado, sabiendo simplemente que somos los ama-dos hijos de Dios puede liberar-nos. Cuando aceptamos que Dios es el origen y cumbre de todo el conocimiento, nos enfocamos en la vida con una quietud cre-ciente, una apertura a la poderosa acción de Dios en el mundo. SANTO Y PERFECTO

Nuestra apertura a la poderosa acción de Dios nos ayuda a entender las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, cuando exige que sea-mos “perfectos”. A muchos de nosotros nos da escalofrío el pensar en ser perfectos. Franca-mente la idea de llegar a ser perfectos parece imposible. Pero, justo antes que la desespera-

ción aparezca, recordamos que somos simple-mente creaturas. Si Dios quiere que seamos “santos” y “perfectos” como en lo enfatiza la lec-tura de hoy, entonces Dios proveerá todo lo que necesitamos para eliminar nuestras imperfeccio-nes. Si guardamos rencor en contra de alguien y

no podemos imaginar li-brarnos de ese resenti-miento, Dios puede ayu-dar. Si dañamos nuestros propios cuerpos con malos hábitos, el Espíritu Santo puede fortalecer nuestra decisión y transformar nuestro comportamiento diario. Si anhelamos la ventaja sobre los demás, si nos disgusta la idea de amar a personas “indignas”, si preferimos abrumadoramente la co-

modidad y estabilidad sobre la naturaleza de la abundante generosidad, Jesucristo, Rey de la gloria puede convertir nuestros corazones tími-dos. Estas transformaciones requieren tiempo, paciencia y oración. Sentarse en silencio para meditar en las lecturas de hoy es un excelente tipo de oración, y una inspiradora forma de em-pezar. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

2020COLECTADE“DDF”SELLEVARAACABOELPRÓXIMOFINDESEMANA—29defebreroy1demarzoPor favor use el sobre amarillo que se encuentra en las bancas para su donacion al Fondo del Desarollo Diocesano. SudonaciónalDDFapoyasuIglesiayMinisterios.

¡Graciasporsudonación!

FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 23 DE FEBRERO DE 2020

INFORMACIÓN LITÚRGICA

MINISTERIO DE SALUDMINISTERIO DE SALUDMINISTERIO DE SALUD

Laclínicamóvilestádisponibleel29defebrerode2020de8:30ama1:00pmpara pacientes adul-tos, en el patio trasero de la escuela de St. Catherine, cerca de las mesas de picnic. Se ofrece cuidado medico para adultos, laboratorio y medicamento de bajo costo, los pacientes seran atendidos conforme lleguen y se registren. Para mas informa-cion (voluntarios) visite: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

23defebrero-SÉPTIMODOMINGODEL TIEMPOORDINATIO26defebrero-Miercoles de Ceniza Emepezamos nuestro viaje cuaresmal al partir el Mier-coles de Ceniza, 26 de febrero. Nuestras misas comien-zan con la tradicion parroquial de arrodillarnos durante el acto penitencial y al terminar la misa nuestro sacer-dote se ira de la iglesia con el canto “Ten piedad de no-sotros Senor Jesus, nuestro Salvador. Cargados de pe-cado, te lo suplicamos”. Nosotros, como una comunidad de fe, ahora viajamos por 40 dıas como nuestro Senor lo hizo en el desierto, acercandonos a El que nos salva.

AVISO A LOS FELIGRESES El cambio es efectivo el 29 de febrero/1º de marzo Despues de consultar con la Diócesis y por la seguridad de todas las personas que asisten a la misa en San-ta Catalina todas las puertas laterales se cerra-rán con llave al principio de la misa. Entrada a la Iglesia una vez que comience la misa será a través de las puertas principales - puertas dobles que dan a la avenida Arlington. Los ujieres estarán disponibles para ayudar a cualquier persona discapacitada en las puertas laterales durante los primeros 15 minutos de misa. En caso de una emergencia, las puertas siempre podrán ser abiertas para salir. Si tiene preguntas, llame a la Oficina de Liturgia al 951-683-0800 ext. 14. Gracias por su comprensión.

¡La Seguridad es Importante!

Sean santos, porque yo, el Señor, soy santo. — Levítico 19:2b

Cambios en la misa durante la Cuaresma A medida que caminamos por la Cuaresma ha-brá dos cambios en nuestra Misa.

Nos arrodillaremos durante el Rito Penitencial que comienza con "Confieso a Dios Todopode-roso ...", a través del Kyrie, de pie cuando el sacerdote lo indique y Él diga "Oremos".

La recesión al final de la misa será en nuestro libro de canciones Journey # 346, un canto sin acompañamiento musical “Ten piedad de noso-tros Señor. Jesús nuestro Salvador. Cargados de pecado, te lo suplicamos.

Gracias.

MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA 26 de febrero de 2020,

El principio de la Cuaresma. Un día de ayuno y abstinencia

Las cenizas se distribuirán solamente durante las misas que están

programadas de la siguiente manera en la iglesia: Inglés: 6:30 am 8:00 am 10:15 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm (Español/Spanish) y 6:30 pm en el salón parroquial con el ministerio de formación de fe.

Durante la Cuaresma el Vía Crucis será a las 6:15 pm cada viernes en la iglesia, seguido

de una cena de sopas gratis en el salón parroquial a las 7:00 pm. (patrocinado por varios ministerios)

Vía

Crucis

REGLAMENTOSDECUARESMALos catolicos de 14 anos de edad y mayores deben observar la ABSTINENCIAdelacarneelMiércolesdeCeniza,ViernesSantoyTODOSlosviernes durante la Cuaresma. Los catolicos de 18 anos de edad pero aun no 59, deben observarelayunoelmiércolesdecenizayelviernessanto. Solo se puede tomar una comida completa. Se permiten dos comidas mas pequenas para mantener la fuerza de acuerdo con las nece-sidades de uno, pero no se permite la comida solida entre comidas.