April 3, 2016 - sacredheartlancaster.org

SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am
11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired
Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)
HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS
(Days of Obligation)
English - Vigil: 5:30pm
7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm
Español: 7:30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
CONFESSIONS
Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm
Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm
(20 min. before Mass)
Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm
WEDDINGS
By appointment, 6-month advance notice.
PASTOR
Fr. Tom Baker
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
Fr. Raymont Medina
BAPTISMS
English: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Call 948-3011.
Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes.
Llame 942-7853.
Pastors Corner
April 3, 2016
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Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday – Happy Easter!
Yes, Happy Easter! Although you may think that Easter was last Sunday, as a matter of fact, the Church celebrates Easter for
eight days (today being the eighth day and ending what is called the Easter octave). In the eyes of the Church, the Easter event of
Jesus’ resurrection is so important that we celebrate it for eight days. Each day this past week we have used prayers from Easter
Sunday and have ended each Mass with a double alleluia. Even the first half of today’s Gospel takes place on the Easter evening.
The words of Jesus to his disciples from today’s Gospel are my words of prayer for each of you: “Peace be with you. Receive
the Holy Spirit.”
The Easter season lasts for fifty days, until the celebration of Pentecost on May 15. During these weeks we will hear about the
life of the early Church and the work of the Spirit. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will powerfully descend upon this community. I pray that we receive the power of the Spirit, bear witness to the resurrection of Jesus and find His peace.
I congratulate the adults who were baptized and confirmed at last week’s Easter Vigil. I also want to thank everyone who
helped make the services of Holy Week and Easter so beautiful. I am also grateful to those who donated flowers to enhance our
Church environment. I am proud to be part of this Catholic community and hope you share the same pride in our Church.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2013, in a homily at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Pope Francis said: “This is important:
the courage to trust in Jesus’ mercy, to trust in his patience, to seek refuge always in the wounds of his love.” As Thomas recognized
Jesus by his wounds, may all of us find refuge in the wounds of his love. Happy Easter! Fr. Tom
Divine Mercy Sunday - On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Polish Sr. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) and designated the Sunday after Easter as “Divine Mercy Sunday.” The Pope stated he felt a closeness to St. Faustina when he was writing
his encyclical, “Dives in misericordia.” Pope John Paul II died during the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday 2005. During this Year of Mercy
do not simply receive God’s divine mercy but extend it to others.
Adult Education – Fr. Tom’s Adult Education series on the Year of Mercy will continue this Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30pm in the
Kesterson Center. This month we will look at God’s divine mercy. All adults are invited attend.
Pray for Vocations – Please remember to pray for more vocations to religious life and the priesthood during this holy season. This can be our special gift to the Church.
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia - — ¡Felices Pascuas!
Si, ¡Felices Pascuas! Aunque ya usted piense que la Pascua fue el domingo pasado, de hecho, la Iglesia celebra la Pascua
durante ocho días ( hoy es le octavo día de la semana conocida como la octava de Pascua). A los ojos de la Iglesia, el acontecimiento
pascual de la resurrección de Jesús es tan importante que lo celebramos durante ocho días. Cada día de esta semana pasada hemos
utilizado las oraciones del Domingo de Pascua y han terminado la Misa con un doble aleluya. Incluso parte del Evangelio de hoy
tiene lugar en la noche de Pascua.
Las palabras de Jesús a sus discípulos en el Evangelio de hoy son is palabras para cada uno de ustedes: “La paz este con ustedes. Reciban el Espíritu Santo”.
La Pascua dura 50 días, hasta la celebración de Pentecostés que será el 15 de Mayo. Durante estas semanas vamos a escuchar hablar de la vida de la Iglesia Primitiva y el obrar del Espíritu Santo en ella. Mi oración es para que el Espíritu Santo descienda
poderosamente sobre esta comunidad. Pido a Dios que recibamos el poder del Espíritu, para dar testimonio de la resurrección de
Jesús y que encontremos la paz.
Felicito a los adultos que fueron bautizados y confirmados durante la Vigilia Pascual. También quiero dar las gracias a todos los que ayudaron a hacer de los servicios de Semana Santa y de la Pascua tan hermosos. Por otro lado, estoy muy agradecido con
todo aquellos que donaron la Flores de Pascua para decorar y mejorar el ambiente de nuestra Iglesia. Me siento muy orgulloso de ser
parte de esta comunidad católica y espero que compartan el mismo orgullo en nuestra Iglesia.
El Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, el domingo 7 de Abril del 2013, en una homilía en la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán, el
Papa Francisco dijo: “Esto es importante: el valor de la confianza en la misericordia de Jesús, a confiar en su paciencia, para refugiarse siempre en las heridas de su amor.” Así como Tomás reconoció a Jesús por sus heridas, cada uno de nosotros debe encontrar refugio en las heridas de su amor. ¡Felices Pascuas de Resurrección! P. Tomás.
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia—El 30 de Abril del 2000, el Papa Juan Pablo II canonizó a la Hermana Polca Faustina
Kowalska (1905-1938) y designó el segundo domingo después de la Pascua como el “Domingo de la Divina Misericordia”. El Papa
expresó que sentía una cercanía hacia la Hermana Faustina cuando escribió su encíclica, “Dives in misericordia.” Un dato muy curioso:
el Papa Juan Pablo II falleció en la Vigilia del Domingo de la Divina Misericordia del 2005. Durante este Año de Misericordia, no
solamente recibimos la misericordia divina de Dios sino que la debemos extender a otros.
The Happenings
April 3, 2016
Divine Mercy Sunday
Holy Week Highlights
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Ministry News
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Sacred Heart School
Tues., April 5: Eighth grade Field Trip
to Museum of Tolerance; April Birthdays at morning assembly
Youth Nights
Wed., April 6: Seventh grade donates lunches to St. Vincent de Paul
Youth Night: Monday, April 4, 6:30-8:30pm, Kennedy Ctr.
Thurs., April 7: STEM Day
Band of Brothers: Thursday, April 7, 6:30-8pm. Youth House.
Fri., April 8: School Mass @
8:30am; Noon Dismissal
2016/2017 school applications are
available in the school office during
office hours. If you have any questions
feel free to call the office at 661-948-
Sisters of Strength: Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-8pm. Youth House.
Confirming Disciples
Year 1 Faith Day: Sunday, April 10. 11:00 Mass . 12:00-2:15 in
the Kennedy Center. Please bring your lunch or snacks with you!
Year 2 Faith Day: Sunday, April 10. 2:45pm to 6:30pm. Bring snack to
share.
Thanks to each one of you who dedicated your time, talent and treasure
toward our Palm Sunday Event. You helped to bring our community together and make the event a success. We couldn’t do it without you!!!
-Sacred Heart Staff
“All Things Catholic”
This week’s blog:
“ He is Risen !!!”
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Ministry News
Rosary Rally
The Legion of Mary will be holding a Public Square Rosary Rally
this Saturday :
Date: April 9
Time: 12 Noon
Location: Boeing Plaza (on the
corner of Lancaster Blvd. and Sierra Hwy)
“Pray, pray very much...”
All are welcome to are welcome
to attend and pray the Rosary for
world peace.
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Child Abuse
Prevention Month
Did you know?
April is Child Abuse Prevention
Month April is National Child
Abuse Prevention Month. It is
most appropriate that Child
Abuse Prevention Month is held
during the Easter season. There
is no better time than Easter to
celebrate the protection of our
most valuable gift from God –
our children. For information on
how you can become more informed and involved in keeping
our children safe, and to learn
more about the 2015 pamphlet,
“Working Together to Prevent
Child Sexual Abuse,” please go
to:
http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting/
safeguard/
First Communion Banners
distribution, April 6/7.
Re-Registration Parent
Meeting during your child’s
class, April 13/14. You will receive your family reregistration forms for 20162017. Make any necessary
changes on the forms and return to the ORE office with
your deposit of $50.00. Late
fee applies after September 1,
2016.
ORE Family Mass, April 30,
5:30 PM
In the Spotlight
What is Divine Mercy?
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us.
And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that
we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through
us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering
ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly,
repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and
upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us
to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He
does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His
mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we
will receive.
Our Parish Family
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Vocations Corner
Be free to hear and respond
Obstacles and fears prevent you from
hearing God’s voice. To clear these
obstacles you must face them and
ask for help in clearing them away.
You must be willing to let God set
you free. You must also be willing to
allow others to help you in this. As
the obstacles are cleared away, you
can truly pray, “Your will, not my
own.”
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is the exclusive
West Coast destination for Vatican
Splendors: A Journey Through Faith
and Art. This 12,000 square foot exhibition, comprising one of the largest
Vatican collections ever to tour the
United States, includes an extraordinary collection of historical and religious objects, some of which date to
the first century, as well as works of
art by Michelangelo, Bernini,
Guercino and others. For a limited
time our parish can purchase tickets
at a $5 discount by entering the code
“parish”.
A Jubilee Prayer
for Mercy
Loving God- As you cast open the
doors of your heart to us may we respond with urgency to proclaim your
mercy to others. May we always be
credible witnesses to mercy, professing it and living it as the core of the
revelation of Jesus Christ. May we
never tire of extending mercy and be
ever patient in offering compassion
and comfort. May we repeat confidently without end; “Be mindful of
your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of
old” (Ps 25:6). Amen.
Friends...
Often families are not prepared for the birth of a child with a disability or the development of impairments. Our pastoral response is to become informed about disabilities
and to offer ongoing support to the family and welcome to the child.
WELCOME and JUSTICE for PERSONS with DISABILITIES– USCCB
MYTH: Brains of persons with ADD are overactive and need medication to calm them
down.
FACT: Underactivity of the brain's management networks is typical of persons with
ADD. Effective medications increase alertness and improve communication in the
brain's management system. Source: Thomas E. Brown, "ADD The Unfocussed Mind in
Children and Adults.
Masses for the Week
April 2—April 8, 2016
Saturday
5:30pm
For All Parishioners
Sunday
6:45am
Honorable Antonin Scalia, RIP
8:00am
Craig Johnson, RIP
9:30am
Joseph Klattz, RIP
11:00am
Juan Ruvalcaba, RIP
12:45pm
Odelia Lidia & Marlene Garcia, RIP
2:30pm
Anita Leal, RIP
5:30pm
Doris Gooding, RIP
7:00am
Charlene M. Ebin, RIP
5:30pm
Honorio Bambao, RIP
7:00am
Jennifer Escobedo-Mills, RIP
5:30pm
Souls in Purgatory
7:00am
Franklin Lizama, RIP
5:30pm
Urbano Pingao Jr. RIP
7:00am
Betty & Bob Kosel, Liv
5:30pm
Helena Kukic, RIP
7:00am
Martha Napoles, RIP
5:30pm
Josephine Change, RIP
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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For those among us who are sick, that they
know Christ’s comforting presence, in our
community’s care for them and their families, especially for: Sharon Smith, Lawrence
Geradner, Cheri Bertola, Willy, Patty Franklin.
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday:
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday:
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday:
Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday:
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Today’s Gospel
The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and
the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts. (John 20:19-31)
Evangelio de Hoy
Jesús resucitado visita a los discípulos con su paz y con
el Espíritu. Tomás, ausente, duda de la aparición de
Jesús. (Juan 20:19-31)
Parish Information
Parish Office
Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830
Fax: (661) 945-4255
Email:
[email protected]
Website: sacredheartlancaster.org
Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Lancaster-CA
Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Religious Education
Phone: (661) 948-3011
Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com
Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.
Sacred Heart School
Phone: (661) 948-3613
Principal: Mr. David Schatz
Website: shsav.org
Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm;
Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Youth Ministries
Phone: (661) 945-8743
Catholics in Action
Confirming Disciples
Hispanic Ministry
Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez
Perpetual Adoration
Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am
Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am
Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano
Phone: (661) 942-7853
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm
Funerals
Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm
Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm
Closed during Masses
Please call the parish office 942-7122
Building Campaign
Phone: (661) 947-7122
Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org
Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church
Deacons
Deacon Greg Halamicek
Deacon Fermin Herrera
Deacon Dale Reynolds
Deacon Ron Routolo
Deacon Jason Schalow
Liturgy of the Hours
Weekdays: 5:00pm
Gift Shop
Anointing of the sick/
Ministry to the sick
Please call the parish office to arrange for
anointing for someone who is seriously ill
or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound
or hospitalized we can visit upon request.
Safeguard the Children
Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890
April 3, 2016
Divine Mercy Sunday
The Easter Vigil— A Flood of Grace
We give thanks to God for the 7 people who received baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist during the Easter
Vigil. On April, 16th (confirmandi) and on April 23rd (candidates) the other RCIA attendees with receive their sacraments.
May we continue to keep them in our constant prayer for strength to continue their walk with the Lord in faith and joy.