April 26, 2015 - Holy Family Church

April 26, 2015: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Mass Intentions for the Week.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
7:30am:Maxicimino & Hermina Sanchez
By: Family
5:00pm: Holy Family Parishioners
Sunday, April 26, 2015
8:00am: Karyna Esquivel by:Family
For all Musicians in the Parish
10:00am:Marcelino Villarreal by: Family
12:00pm:Viviano & Celia Barboza by: Family
Tony Barboza
by:Ernest & Martina Arredondo
Monday, April 27, 2015
7:30am: Rufina & Felimon Jurado
by:Ceclia Buehrle
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
7:30am:Jose Luis Salazar by: Family
Wednesday: April 29, 2015
7:30am: For all the Saints
Thursday, April 30, 2015
7:30am: Jakki Wilani Espinoza
by: Her Father Valdemar Espinoza
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30am: Ozuna Family (Living and Deceased)
by: Family
Saturday, May 2, 2015
7:30am: Juan V. Bustos by: Rosa R. Bustos
5:00pm: Maria & Ernesto Sotelo
by:Melida Rodriguez
Norbert and Henrietta Gilles
From the Pastors Desk: Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Reflection: John 10, 11 – 16: “The good Shepherd lays down
his life for the sheep” Do you know the peace and security of
the Good Shepherd who watches over his own? The Old Testament often speaks of God as shepherd of his people, Israel.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want (Psalm 23:1). Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! (Psalm 80:1) We are his
people, and the sheep of his pasture (Psalm 100:3). The Messiah is also
pictured as the shepherd of God's people: He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms (Isaiah 40:11). Jesus says he is
the Good Shepherd who will risk his life to seek out and save the stray
sheep. He is the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls. Jesus made three
promises to his followers. He promised them everlasting life. If they accept
him and follow him, they will have the life of God in them. Jesus also promised them a life that would know no end. Death would not be the end but
the beginning; they would know the glory of indestructible life. Jesus promised a life that was secure. Jesus said that nothing would snatch them out
of his hand, not even sorrow and death, since he is everlasting life itself.
Our lives are safe in his hands.
“Good Shepherd” Sunday provides an opportunity to reflect upon the care
of the Shepherd, who “lays down his life for the sheep”, and to critique what
we are doing to promote the unity of the Church, so that” there will be one
flock, one shepherd”. The voice of the Shepherd echoes forth for all. While
today has been named” World Day of prayer for Vocation”; and pray we
must for more young people to follow in the footsteps of the Shepherd; we
must also pray for and work toward Christian unity.
Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who never leaves the flock unattended and who always watches over us with care. May all who believe in
you come together as one family, united in your love. Raise up in your
Church effective leaders who are willing to give their lives for the sheep.
Amen
Reflexión: Juan 10, 11-16: "El buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas"
¿Conoces la paz y la seguridad del Buen Pastor que vela sobrelo lo suyo? El
Antiguo Testamento habla de Dios como pastor de su pueblo, Israel. El
Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23: 1). Escucha, oh Pastor de
Israel, tú que llevas a José como a un rebaño! (Salmo 80: 1) Somos su
pueblo y ovejas de su rebaño (Salmo 100: 3). El Mesías también es descrito como el pastor del pueblo de Dios: Él alimentará a su rebaño como un
If You or a family member are in need of prayer pastor; el recogerá los corderos en sus brazos (Isaías 40:11). Jesús dice que
please contact the office and upon your
él es el Buen Pastor que arriesgará su vida para buscar y salvar a la oveja
request we will gladly add the name perdida. Él es el pastor y guardián de nuestras almas. Jesús hizo tres
or names in this prayer area next week. promesas a sus seguidores. Les prometió la vida eternal. Si lo aceptan y lo
This week we offer our prayers for: siguen, tendarn la vida de Dios en ellos. Jesús también les prometió una
vida que no conocera el fin . La muerte no sería el fin, sino el principio;
Gene Leal, Floyd Kocher,
Ellos sabrían la gloria de la vida indestructible. Jesús prometió una vida
Julio Villarreal and Natalia Gomez
segura. Jesús dijo que nada los iba a arrebatar de sus mano, ni siquiera el
dolor y la muerte, ya que él es vida eterna en sí mismo. Nuestras vidas
están a segura en sus manos. Domingo de "Buen Pastor" ofrece una oporREADINGS FOR THE WEEK
tunidad para reflexionar sobre el cuidado del Pastor, que "da su vida por
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10
las ovejas", y critica lo que estamos haciendo para promover la unidad de
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
la Iglesia, para que "habrá un solo rebaño y un solo pastor ". La voz del
Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Pastor se hace eco de luz para todos. Mientras hoy ha sido nombrado el
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 "Día Mundial de oración por las Vocaciones"; y debemos orar para que
Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 or (for the memo- más jóvenes sigan los pasos del pastor; también debemos orar y trabajar
rial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12por la unidad cristiana. Señor Jesús, tú eres el Buen Pastor que nunca
14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
abandonas el rebaño desatendido y que siempre velas por nosotros con
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
cuidado. Que todos los que creen en ti se junte como una sola familia, uniSunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24;
da en tu amor. Levante en su iglesia los líderes efectivos que están disJn 15:1-8
puestos a dar su vida por las ovejas. Amén
Parishioner Prayer Request
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE:
Sun. Apr. 26: K-5th End of Year Gathering!
Thank You All For Another Great Year!
FIRST COMMUNION Masses:
Group 1: May 3, 2015 during the 12noon Mass
Rehearsal Tues. Apr. 28th at 6:30pm
Group 2: 23 de Mayo, 2015/Mass/11am (Spanish)
Práctica, 19 de Mayo/6:30pm
Group 3: May 30, 2015 during the 5pm Mass
Rehearsal Tues. May 26th at 6:30pm
Group 4: June 6, 2015 during the 5pm Mass or
June 7, 2015 during the 12noon Mass
Rehearsal Tues. June 2nd at 6:30pm
CONFIRMATION NEWS For Ms. Denise’s Class
Confirmation Mass: Fri. May 1, 2015/7pm/Church
Rehearsal Sun. April 26th/6pm/Church
Sat. Apr. 25:
 Members of the Parish will be Signing up Adorers
after all Masses for 1st Friday
Sun. Apr. 26:
 BLOOD DRIVE: 8:15am-1:45pm/Parking Lot
 R.E. K-5th: Celebrates the End of Year this week!
 Confirmation Rehearsal for Ms. Denise’ Class /
6pm/Church
Mon. Apr. 27:
 Pray the Rosary/6pm/Chapel
Wed. Apr. 29:
 Adoration/6:30pm-8:30pm/Church w/Confessions
7pm-8pm
Thurs. Apr. 30:
 Life in the Spirit Seminar 7pm/Parish Hall Conf Rm
Fri. May 1:
 1st Friday Adoration, immediately after the 7:30am
*** YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS ***
Mass until 12noon/Chapel *NO Evening Adoration
Thanks for the Steubenville Sponsorships by:
due to Confirmation Mass
Theresa Gomez, The Holy Family Quilting Group
 Confirmation Mass w/ Archbishop Gustavo-Garciaand Mr & Mrs Raymond Mendez—God bless you!
Siller/7pm/Church. All are invited to the Mass.
Steubenville Participants-Your Registration
forms are due immediately. Contact Priscilla.
Thank You, so much to everyone that
*GRADUATION MASS for High
supported the ACTS Pancake/
School & College Graduates, Sun.,
Breakfast Taco sale. It was a great
MAY 17th, 12noon. Please attend one
success ! We raised $665.22 and will
of the information meetings: Wed., May
be having more fundraisers soon.
6th OR Wed., May 13th/7pm/R.E. Center
* Next YM R.A.G.E. Night Thurs.,May 21st
Thanks again and God Bless!!
For information about Youth Ministry, Please
contact Priscilla Vela 830-832-3875 or email
The 2015 Archbishop’s Appeal
[email protected]
Our Parish Goal: $10,643
Spaghetti Dinner Thank You to all who
bought tickets, gave donations, the women who
prepared and served the food: Catalina, Eva, Olga,
Estella, Liz, Antonia and the Youth group for helping at order and pick windows, for setting up and
selling deserts. We appreciate all you did to help
make it a great and successful dinner.
With great thanks, Ester, Rosalinda, and Diane
All Ministry/Group Leads & Parishioners who volunteer at
any time through out the year are required to complete a
criminal background check & complete necessary paperwork
every 3 yrs. A time has been made available, Wed. May 6th
9am-10am OR 6pm-7pm. You must contact Angie in advance if attending, so that your paperwork will be ready. No
calls NO gathering. Another date & time, next month.
The pain & sorrow of a past abortion need not endure
for a lifetime. Come to our next confidential retreat,
Sat., May 9, 2015. Call Rachel's Journey at 830-4813546 to register or more info.
Total Pledged: $9,643.00
This information does not include the envelopes or
monies collected this weekend. As soon as the final
numbers become available, they will be posted in
our bulletin. Thank You-Jose Muniz AA Coordinator
Mass Attendance Weekend
April 11th-12th
5pm—123
8am—370
10am—139
12pm—164
Mass Attendance Weekend
April 18th & 19th
5pm—117 8am—388
10am— 180 12pm—154
Total— 796
Total—839
S u n da y C ol le c tion Off e r i ng
A p ri l 1 8 th & 1 9 th C o l l e c ti o n
$4,080.66
Second Collection-$997.60
C h i l d r e n ’ s L o v e O f f er i n g – $ 9 6 . 6 5
N e x t W e ek ’ s 2 n d C o l l e c t i o n - C h a r i t y F u n d
Thank You for your
generous and faithful support!