March 27, 2016

March 27, 2016
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
10800 HENDERSON RD., VENTURA, CA 93004
WHY DO WE
(805) 647-3235; FAX (805) 647-8087
SEEK THE LIVING ONE
Visit us on the WEB at: www.sacredheartventura.org
AMONG THE DEAD?
Email us at: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 8:30AM - 2PM & Sunday 7:30AM - 11:45AM
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
10770 Henderson Rd., Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 647-6174
OUR SHARED MISSION
We are called to be an unconditionally loving
and welcoming community.
We have been called by our Baptism, into the body of
Christ, and we celebrate our relationship in Word,
Sacrament, and family celebration.
Rev. John Vogel, Administrator
Rev. Carlos Macias, LC, Associate Pastor
Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon John Barry
Deacon Fernando Flores
Deacon Phil Conforti
Deacon Humberto Guzman
BAPTISMS: Parents & godparents are required to
attend a class focused on their responsibilities & the
meaning of the Sacrament prior to the ceremony.
Classes are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Call the parish office to set an appointment. After the
initial interview the office will call you to schedule the
class and the Baptism.
MARRIAGES/QUINCEAÑERAS: They need to be
arranged at least six months prior by calling the parish
office & scheduling an appointment with a priest or
deacon.
VOCATIONS: If you think that God might be calling
you to serve God as a priest, a brother, or sister
contact: Fr. John Love at (805) 968-1078 or
[email protected].
UPCOMING AT SACRED HEART
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Easter Sunday—Parish Office Closed
Food Pantry
Divine Mercy Sunday
Confirmation II Class
Estate & Personal Planning Seminar
Mar 27&28
Apr 3
Apr 3
Apr 6
Apr 7
Vivian Nichols, Business Manager
Karen Oishi, Office Manager
Marion Inglis, Bulletin Editor
Aurora Gonzales, Secretary
Sr. Margaret Mary, SND, DRE
Justin Wilburn, Youth Ministry
Christine Benner, Principal
Don Mulville, Maintenance; Sp. Events Coord.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
(SERVICIOS RELIGIOSOS)
WEEKEND EUCHARIST:
Saturday and Eves of Holy Days: 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
12:00 noon (Español), and 5:30 p.m.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday: 7:00, 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE:
Friday: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DEVOTIONS
Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 6:40 am, 8:15 am
Rosary: Monday—Friday 6:25 am 9:00 am
Saturday 6:00 am
Sunday 7:00am
Holy Hour: Friday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First & last Friday of the Month 7-8 p.m.
(Español)
Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary: Friday 3 p.m.
Easter Sunday
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“Unconditionally Pro-Life, Pro-Family”
Easter Sunday
March 27, 2016
To him all the prophets bear witness,
that everyone who believes in him
will receive forgiveness of sins
through his name.
— Acts 10:43
Reflections by Fr. Carlos
Happy Easter! As John Paul II said, "The cross does
not have the last word". After going through a period of
sadness for the death of our Lord we now have the joy
of knowing that Christ has conquered death with his
resurrection.
Jose Luis Martin Descalzo would say: "It is very easy
to suffer with others but it is difficult to rejoice with them
their victories." The Easter season is a time to ask for
true spiritual joy. That joy is manifested in the hope of
knowing you are deeply loved by Him and that He
always works in mysterious ways in our lives even if we
have go through moments of darkness. It is a joy that is
not without doubts or unrest but little by little penetrates
into our hearts and in our head to give us the security
that only God can give. Let us ask God for the grace of
spiritual joy. God bless your week.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is
risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43).
Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us
rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118).
(1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set
your
hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or
(2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is
sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians
5:6b-8).
Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John;
each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or
Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass,
Luke 24:13-35).
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The parish office will be CLOSED Sunday,
March 27 and Monday, March 28 in honor
of Easter.
Please note there is NO 5:30 PM Mass
Easter Sunday. Regular business hours
resume on Tuesday.
POPE FRANCIS’ GENERAL AUDIENCE: ON MERCY
EXCERPT FROM JANUARY 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning!
Today we begin catechesis on mercy according to
the biblical perspective, in order to learn mercy by
listening to what God Himself teaches us with His
Word. We begin from the Old Testament, which
prepares and leads us to the full revelation of Jesus
Christ who, in an accomplished way, reveals the
Father’s mercy.
The Lord is presented in Sacred Scriptures
as “merciful God.” And this is His name, through
which He reveals to us, so to speak, His face and
His heart. He Himself, as narrated in the Book of
Exodus, on revealing Himself to Moses describes
Himself thus: “The Lord, a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and
faithfulness” (34:6). We find this formula also in other
texts, with some variation, but always the stress is
put on mercy and on the love of God who never
tires of forgiving (cf. Jonah 4:2; Joel 2:13; Psalm 86:15;
103:8; Nehemiah 9:17). Let us look together, at this
word of Sacred Scripture that speak to us of God.
The Lord is “merciful”: this word evokes an attitude of
tenderness as that of a mother in dealing with her
child. In fact, the Hebrew term used by the Bible makes
one think of the insides or even the maternal womb.
Therefore, the image it suggests it that of a God that is
moved and becomes tender for us as a mother when
she takes her child in her arms, desirous only of loving,
protecting, and helping, ready to give everything, even
herself. This is the image that this term suggests. A
love, therefore, that can be described as “visceral” in
the good sense.
And this merciful God is faithful in His mercy and
Saint Paul says a lovely thing: if you are not faithful
to Him, He will remain faithful because he cannot
deny Himself. Faithfulness in mercy is proper to
God’s being. And therefore God is totally and always
trustworthy — a solid and stable presence. This is the
certainty of our faith. And then, in this Jubilee of Mercy,
we entrust ourselves totally to Him, and experience the
joy of being loved by this “God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and
faithfulness.”
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Youth Ministry News
He is risen! I love the Easter season so much in
the Catholic Church. I think that for most people the
Easter season feels like a time of reward especially
if we have followed through with our Lenten
sacrifices. It feels good to sing the Gloria and
Alleluia especially after such a long period of
time. And for us in Youth Ministry it means that
we are a stones throw away from the Rite of
Confirmation! Our teens have been working for two
years towards this sacrament, and in the final
stretch, tend to get a bit of “Senioritis” when it
comes to the program. So how do we prepare in the
final weeks before confirmation? Well first off
everything is about the future, about what happens
after confirmation. We make a point to prepare our
teens to witness their faith in whatever capacity they
might have to. Second, we retreat. The week before
Confirmation our teens and their Sponsors have a
day retreat in our hall. This is done to help the teens
take a step back and see all they have
accomplished and what they could accomplish after
confirmation. Lastly, we pray. Prayer is our direct
line to God and sometimes we have a tendency to
ignore that connection. So as we get closer to April
23, we pray for our teens as they make their final
preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
UPCOMING
♦ Youth Ministry will be closed for Easter break
from March 25th - April 3rd.
♦ Next Confirmation II class is April 6th.
PLEASE JOIN US! CATHOLIC ESTATE
AND PERSONAL PLANNING SEMINAR
Have you been putting off establishing a Will and
other important documents as part of your estate
plan? You are not alone!
On April 7th, Sacred Heart Church will offer two
informational seminars explaining the process of
Catholic estate and personal planning. This seminar
will last 90 minutes and refreshments will be served.
Time: 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: Biedermann Hall
Representatives from the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles will be joining us to discuss these important
topics:
• Catholic teachings on end of life decisions
(advance healthcare directives, proper planning,
funerals).
• The importance for individuals and couples to have
a Will and other critical documents in place.
• Vehicles and tools for charitable giving
Please RSVP to the church office at 647-3235,
Ext. 300 or 301 to reserve a seat
or e-mail:
[email protected].
Sr. Margaret Mary
E-Mail: [email protected]
1. Blessed Easter to all from Religious Education.
2. Thank you to all who donated Easter candy for
juvenile detention Easter bags and other projects
during the year. We are most grateful.
3. We are currently conducting interview for our First
Communion students.
Sacred Heart
School News
[email protected]
Easter Blessings from Sacred Heart School!
We are grateful for your interest and support for Sacred
Heart School. When you bring General Mills Box
Tops for Education ™ to the school office, participate
in the scrip program, or make a donation using the
monthly school-designated envelopes provided by the
parish, you are helping to educate our students to
be people of faith, academics, and service. During our
35th year, Sacred Heart School students are enjoying
a 195-day calendar with classes continuing until June
10. If you or someone you know is interested in
enrolling in kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2016
-2017 school year which begins on August 17, please
contact us at [email protected] or
647.6174.
Happy Easter!!
FOOD PANTRY
Next Sunday, April 3rd is the first
Sunday of the month. Please bring your
non-perishable food items and place
them in the red bins located outside the
church doors.
Through your generosity Sacred Heart parishioners
have been a great help to the many hungry families in
our area. Thank you for your continued support.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION
The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine
Mercy invites you to celebrate Divine
Mercy Sunday with us on April 3rd. The
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and Mass
will begin at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will
follow. For further information call Bob at 512-6996 or
Zaida at 647-3086.
Easter Sunday
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every Friday
Friday 9 a.m. — Saturday 8:30 a.m.
There are two cries in man: the cry of the angel and
the cry of the beast. The cry of the angel is prayer; the
cry of the beast is sin. Those who do not pray, stoop
towards the earth.
(St. John Vianney )
We need committed Adorers on Friday at 8,9,and
11PM. Please call Elaine 659-4931.
This week’s vocal Holy Hour is in Spanish @ 7p.m.
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
DID YOU KNOW?
Kik Messenger and the dangers of
anonymous messages
Social media sites are available to anyone with an
internet connection (computer, phone, tablet). Your
kids may be sharing their lives with complete strangers,
and parents should be aware of the sites they use,
what they share, and who their friends are. One mobile
app, Kik, is regarded as the most dangerous site for
internet predators, because users can send messages
to anyone with a cellphone, including young children.
Kik has no options for parental controls, leaving kids
exposed to the entire web. To learn more about this
app in the Virtus® article “Mobile App Danger—Kik
Messenger,” email [email protected].
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
Please DO NOT leave St. Anthony or St. Jude cards
anywhere in the church. All information, brochures,
pamphlets, etc. left in the church must be approved by
the pastor. If there is something you would like to leave,
please bring it into the parish office during the week. A
staff member will ask for approval and if approved we
will place it out. Anything left that does not have
approval will be REMOVED.
ONLINE GIVING - MAKES GIVING EASIER
Did you know you can make your church
contributions with your credit card or directly from your
bank account electronically?
Visit our website at www.sacredheartventura.org and
click on Financial Information and then Online Giving.
Review the benefits to you & your parish and the
“Frequently Asked Questions”. Sign up it’s easy!
Intenciones de la Semana
(†)Deceased
(-)Intentions
Sunday, March 27
7:30 pm (Sat) Easter Vigil
7:30 am
† Deceased members of K of C
9:00 am
† Jennifer Loan Nguyen
10:30 am
† Don Smart
12:00 pm
† Natividad Barajas
Monday, March 28
7:00 am
- Kathy Murphy
8:30 am
- Lauren Crawford
Tuesday, March 29
7:00 am
† William Raymond, Sr.
8:30 am
† Barry Hamilton
Wednesday, March 30
7:00 am
- Robert Johnston
8:30 am
- Abby Cubbitt
Thursday, March 31
7:00 am
- Nenith Rhodehamel
8:30 am
† Larry Doran
Friday, April 1
7:00 am
† Eleanor Palladini
8:30 am
- Reynaldo & Robert Santos
Saturday, April 2
8:30 am
† Cecilia Dung Hoang
INTERCESSIONS
PLEASE PRAY FOR….
The Sick of our Parish — Enfermos de Nuestra
Parroquia: Lilia Sanchez
Died in Christ — Murio en Cristo: Darlelne Saavedra
WEEKLY COLLECTION
SUNDAY, March 13, 2016 COLLECTION
Parish Support:$11,895.38
School Support:$208.50
Capital Improvements:$1,022.00
SVdP:$352.00
Children’s Env:$105.66
Archdiocesan Coll:$381.00
Misc:$13.75
TOTAL COLLECTION: $13,978.29
Thank you for your continued support!
WORDS OF WISDOM…
“I will not forget you...I have carved you on the palm of my hand.”
~ Isaiah 49:15
March 27, 2016
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MISA DEL MEDIODÍA, 12 P.M.
Reflexiones del Padre Carlos
¡Felices pascuas! “La cruz no tiene la última palabra,” diría San Juan Pablo II. Después de pasar por un período
de tristeza por la muerte de nuestro Señor ahora nos encontramos con el gozo de saber que Cristo ha vencido a la
muerte con su resurrección.
Diría José Luis Martín Descalzo que: “Es muy fácil saber sufrir con otros pero lo difícil es gozarnos con ellos de
sus victorias”. El tiempo de pascua es un momento para pedir el verdadero gozo espiritual. Ese gozo se manifiesta
en la esperanza de saberse profundamente amado por Él y de que Él siempre actúa de manera misteriosa en
nuestras vidas aunque tengamos que pasar por momentos de oscuridad. Es el gozo que no está exento de dudas
o inquietudes pero que, poco a poco, va penetrando en nuestro corazón y en nuestra cabeza para darnos la
seguridad que sólo Dios puede dar. Pidamos a Dios la gracia del gozo espiritual. Dios bendiga su semana.
OFICINA PARROQUIAL CERRADA
DISPENSARIO DE COMIDA
La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el domingo, 27 de
marzo y lunes, 28 de marzo en honor al Domingo de
Pascua.
Favor tenga en cuenta que NO hay misa de 5:30PM
el Domingo de Pascua. Horario regular reanudará el
martes.
El próximo domingo 3 de abrili es el primer domingo
del mes. Por favor recuerden de traer comida enlatada
para los necesitados y ponerlas en los barriles rojos
situados afuera de las puertas de la iglesia.
Gracias a su generosidad hemos podido ayudar a
muchas familias necesitadas.
SACRED HEART FINANCIAL NEWS…
INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016 AND FISCAL YEAR TO DATE
Month of January
INCOME
Unrestricted Income:
Offertory Collections & Donations
$ 62,377
Fund Raising
50
Other Unrestricted Income
923
Restricted Income:
Capital Improvements
11,452
Registration Fees - RE & Confirmation
Together in Mission Rebate
Other
84
TOTAL INCOME:
74,886
EXPENSES
Salaries, Professional Fees & Related Expenses
40,634
10,881
Fixed Expenses (Utilities, Insurance, etc.)
Supplies and other expenses
743
10,404
Operating Expenses (Repairs & Maint., Church, Rectory, etc.)
Parish Program Expenses
2,824
Capital Equipment and Improvements:
Church Sound Equipment
591
Rectory Upgrades
School & RE Classroom Carpeting
School & RE Plumbing Upgrades
1,000
Parking Lot Asphalt
Hall Roof
Parish Assessment
7,573
TOTAL EXPENSES:
74,650
INCOME - EXPENSE
$ 236
Fiscal Year to Date
7/1/15 - 1/31/16
459,048
20,704
17,929
65,183
28,680
609
6,600
598,753
279,478
84,103
10,746
102,875
33,422
5,650
5,925
11,989
4,000
19,700
11,560
47,003
616,451
$ (17,698)
Easter Sunday
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICES
SACRED HEART SCHOOL:
Christine Benner, Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE:
Sister Margaret Mary Scott, S.N.D., Director
HISPANIC MINISTRY (Ministerio Hispano):
Deacon Fernando Flores, Director
YOUTH MINISTRY:
Justin Wilburn
PLANT MANAGER:
(Cell)
Don Mulville
SCRIP OFFICE:
Shaune Ramirez
647-6174
647-3235
Ext. 306
647-3235
Ext. 311
647-3235
Ext. 313
797-4474
647-0713
ORGANIZATIONS
BIBLE STUDY
BOY SCOUTS
Bob Camarillo
BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Huguette Johnston
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Blanca Macias
CUB SCOUTS
Therese Palmisano
DETENTION MINISTRY
Rick Goulette
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY
Bob & Zaida Worthley
Vicky Spicer (Divina Misericordia)
FAMILY TO FAMILY
Nita Perkins
FINANCE COUNCIL
Cindy Fanning
GUADALUPANAS
Amelia Mijares
HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
Patrick Manning
ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION
Carol Eller
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Joe Barajas, Grand Knight
PARENT TEACHER COUNCIL
Anna Jordon, President
POLISH COMMUNITY
Ed Osiadacz
RESPECT LIFE
Wilhelmina Stoll
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Liz Hoffman
SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Barbara Rodriguez
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Person on call
WELCOMING MINISTRY
Dcn. John Barry
JOVENES ADULTOS PARA CRISTO
647-3235
377-7840
620-0958
647-9385
ALTAR SERVERS MINISTRY:
Sandie Dominguez
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR:
Fred Baskin
INFANT BAPTISMS:
Dcn. Phil Conforti
LECTOR COORDINATOR:
Joann Abing
LITURGY COORDINATOR:
MARRIAGE COORDINATOR:
Carmen Gomez Lee
MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
Sandie Dominguez, Facilitator
USHERS MINISTRY:
Joe Lee
MUSIC COORDINATOR:
Sarah Hardcastle
CHILDREN’S CHOIR:
Katie Manning
R.C.I.A. ADULT ED:
647-3086
202-9555
650-8557
659-3839
647-1609
647-3206
659-2255
797-2298
647-6174
LECTORES:
Jose Cancino
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA:
Maria Lopez
Roberto Sanchez
UJIERES:
José Arambula
SERVIDORES DEL ALTAR:
Alicia Mendez
MINISTERIO DE MUSICA:
Dcn. Fernando Flores
CORO:
Hector Reyes
BAUTIZOS:
Dcn. Fernando Flores
RICA (Iniciación Cristiana):
Rosa Flores
659-3751
647-1842
216-2787
794-3623
889-3376
(Young Adults for Christ)
Gabriel Rodriguez, Coordinator
Read bulletin online at the Sacred Heart Church
website: www.sacredheartventura.org.
Please email all bulletin announcements by Fridays
at 5 p.m. (10 days before bulletin is distributed) to
[email protected].
382-6816
644-4586
647-3235
647-4843
525-0010
647-4843
279-7595
766-1380
647-3235
525-4327
433-1944
448-9965
647-1351
701-9406
647-3235
Ext. 311
701-2253
647-3235
Ext. 311
701-7753
PARISH REGISTRATION OR
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
647-7306
647-3235
671-9911
CORDINADORES DE LITURGIA
647-5641
340-3983
525-0010
If you are new in our Parish Community, in Jesus’
name we welcome you and hope along with us you will
experience the touch of Jesus. If you have a new
address or phone number please complete this form
and place it in the collection basket or return it to the
parish office so we can stay connected. The parish
needs you; be counted.
NAME
ADDRESS
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□ Moving Out of Parish
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