April 3, 2016

Holy Family Catholic Church
PARROQUIA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
5315 Tieton Dr.
Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-0830
Fax: 509-965-1742
[email protected]
www.holyfamilyyakima.org
Masses
Saturday
5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
Sunday
7:00 AM
Parish Office:
Hours: 9:00 am-Noon
&
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Rev. César Vega-Mendoza
Pastor
Rev. Michael Brzezowski
Parochial Vicar
Mr. John Cornell
Deacon
Mr. James Kramper
Deacon
Rev. Thomas Lane
In Residence
V. Rev. Michael Ibach J.C.L.
Affiliate Priest
Pastoral Assistants:
Liturgy
Mary Smith
966-0830
Youth Ministry
Liz Henry
965-3471
Children’s Education:
(3yrs-8th Grade)
Rose Meyer
966-0788
Adult Faith Formation:
Amy Baumgardner
966-5344
Office Manager &
Facilities Rental:
Jaci Holzer
966-0830
Executive Assistant
to the Pastor
Dolores Nesta
966-0830
9:00 AM
11:00 AM (Bilingual)
6:30 PM
Latin Mass 1:30 PM
(2nd Sunday of the Month)
Weekdays
In the Chapel
7:00 AM
& 12:15 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM
Reconciliation
Every Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM
Other times by Appointment
Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
Dear Parish Family,
The second Sunday of Easter is by tradition Sunday of Divine Mercy. This year the Second Sunday
of Easter takes a special significance in the context of the Jubilee Year that Pope Francis has declared and by now we are very familiar with. I would like to reflect with you on the Divine Mercy
Tradition and how Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, a religious sister of the Congregation of Sisters
of Our Lady of Mercy who lived in Poland during the 1930s and canonized by Saint John Paul II
in 2000, made it her mission to bring the message of mercy to the whole world. Saint John Paul II
made her not only the "first saint of the new millennium” but acknowledged as "the great apostle of
Divine Mercy in our time."
What is Divine Mercy, the tradition and its message, we might first ask? God is merciful, that is the central part of the
message. He is Love itself poured out for us, and He wants no one to escape that merciful love. The message is that
God wants us to turn to him with trust and repentance. This turning with trust to Him who is Mercy itself is the only
source of peace for all. Turning to and imploring God’s mercy is the answer to the troubled world.
How do we respond individually to this Divine Mercy? The personal response of every individual to God’s Mercy is
Trust and Conversion. What God most wants of us is to turn to Him with trust. And the first act of trust is: receive His
mercy. To trust God is to rely on Him who is mercy itself. The Lord wants us to live with trust in Him in all circumstances. We trust Him because He is God, and He loves us and cares for us. His mercy is always available to us no matter what we have done or what state we are in, even if our sins are as black as night, and we are filled with fears and
anxieties. “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to my mercy” (Diary 723). But there is more we can do.
As Catholics, as Christians, we can go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and be reconciled to God and to man. The
Lord wants us to live reconciled with Him and one another.
How do we respond with mercy toward others? Not only are we to receive his mercy, but we are to use it, by being
merciful to others (Lk 6:36) by our actions, by our words, and by our prayers; in other words, by practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Corporal Works of Mercy are: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering travelers, comforting prisoners, visiting the sick, and burying the dead. The Spiritual Works of
Mercy are teaching the ignorant, praying for the living and dead, correcting the sinner, counseling those in doubt, consoling the sorrowful, bearing wrongs patiently, and forgiving wrongs willingly.
In the context of the devotion to the Divine Mercy, tradition holds it that Our Lord not only taught St. Faustina the
fundamentals of trust, and of mercy to others, but He also revealed special ways to live out the response to His mercy.
These we call the devotion to The Divine Mercy. The word “devotion” means fulfilling our vows. It is a commitment
of our lives to the Lord who is Mercy itself. By giving our lives to The Divine Mercy – Jesus Christ Himself – we become instruments of His mercy to others, and so we can live out the command of the Lord: “Be merciful even as your
Father is merciful”(Lk 6:36). Through Sister Faustina, Our Lord gave us special means of drawing on His mercy: an
Image of The Divine Mercy, a Feast of Mercy (celebrated the Sunday following Easter), a novena, and prayer at the 3:00
o’clock hour – the hour of His death. These are special and are in addition to the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation that have been given to the Church.
In his revelations to St. Faustina, Jesus asked for special, daily remembrance at 3 o’clock, the very hour He died for us
on the cross: “At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony: this is the hour of great mercy for the
whole world. I will allow you to enter into My mortal sorrow. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a
request of Me in virtue of My Passion” (Diary 1320). At 3 o’clock we can pray: “O Blood and Water, which gushed
forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You” (Diary 84). The essence of the message and the
devotion to the Divine Mercy is TRUST AND MERCY. “Jesus, I trust in You!”
Please join us this Sunday April 3rd at 3 o’clock to pray all together the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Main Church.
Easter Greetings and Blessings,
Fr. César Vega-Mendoza
Pastor.
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Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
I SEND YOU
Reading 1 Reflection
Acts 5:12-16
During the Easter season, the first reading each Sunday is taken from
the Acts of the Apostles. This book of the New Testament is like no
other. It gives us a beautiful description of the early Church community as it grew. Filled with the Spirit of the rise Christ, the disciples
brought the healing love of Jesus to those in need. In doing this, they
carried on his mission.
Reading 2 Reflection
Revelations 1:19-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Today’s reading sounds a little different, doesn’t it? It is filled with
special symbols that were used to bring hope to the early Christians
during a time of persecution. When we hear the words of the reading,
we are filled with the hope of Easter, too. Jesus tells us, “Do not be
afraid.” Christ has conquered death. He is truly “the one who lives”
forever.
Gospel Reflection
John 20:19-31
John’s account of the first Easter night is filled with drama. Jesus appears through locked doors and gives his disciples his peace. He gives
them the gift of the Holy Spirit and communicates God’s power of
forgiveness. Thomas, who misses out on his experience of Jesus, refuses to believe unless he can tough Jesus’ wounds. A week later he
has a chance to do just that! Thomas exclaims, “My Lord and my
God!” And Jesus tells us how “blest” are we who have believed in his
resurrection without having seen his risen body.
SEMINARIANS!
Bishop Tyson has
encouraged us to pray
for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Edgar Rene
Estrada is studying
at Mount Angel Seminary.
Please keep him and those who
are considering vocations in your
prayers.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
Second Sunday of Easter
April 3rd, 2016
1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16
2nd Reading: Revelations 1:911a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel: John 20:19-31
MAGNIFICAT
Formation School of Faith,
Leadership and Lay Ministry
April 16th
Mary & the Saints
Rev. Michael Brzezowski
Christology
Bishop Joseph Tyson
Anthropology
Jeff Thompson
9:00 am—1:00 pm
Pastoral Center in Yakima
5301-A Tieton Drive
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Discussion Questions for Reading 1
Just like the early Church, we are called to
carry on the mission of Jesus. We can do this
only when we grow in the knowledge and
experience of the risen Christ in our lives.
How can you use the Easter season to do
this?
For those newly baptized or received into the
Church, Eastertime is the time of mystagogia. This means “learning about the mysteries” of our faith. Pray for the new members of the Church, that they may grow into
strong branches on the vine of Christ. How
can you learn more about your faith during
this Easter season?
Discussion Questions for Reading 2
We all know what an action hero with special
powers in a movie or a TV show looks lie.
Often he wars special clothes, like a cape or
special armor. Laser beams dart from his
eyes. Special shoes or boots help him to fly.
Reread the passage from John. What in the
description of Jesus - - his voice, his clothing, his surroundings - - tells us that he is a
very special person? You might like to ask
someone to read this passage again slowly.
Then draw the seven gold lampstands with
Jesus standing among them. Try to capture
the richness of this scene. What is the difference between this image and the image we
see in a crucifix? Why do we need both images to understand who Jesus is? What is the
difference between Jesus and an imaginary
action hero?
Pray together: Lord Jesus Christ, be the First
and the Last and the One who is my life.
Give me the courage to proclaim you. Help
me to overcome my fears by knowing you
are with me each moment of the day and
night. Amen.
Discussion Questions for Gospel
Thomas is remembered in the Church as
“doubting Thomas.” Yet, Jesus respected his
doubts, and answered them in a beautiful
way. Thomas did not keep his doubts to himself. He shared them whit the community and
with Jesus. What can you do when you have
a doubt or a question about something?
Thomas’ response to Jesus is a beautiful
prayer of faith and praise: “My Lord and my
God!” Pray this prayer the next time you receive holy communion. Remember that your
Lord and God is with you. What are some
other ways you can pray this prayer?
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April 2016
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Rev. César Vega M., Pastor
How will you fill your God-shaped hole?
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Born in Burgundy,
France, St. Madeleine
Sophie received
a rigorous
education from
her older brother
Louis. She loved to learn and
grew up to be an excellent
teacher. With the help of
Father Varin, she founded the
Society of the Sacred Heart,
which was dedicated to
educating young women. She
took her final vows in 1802. In
1826, her society received
formal papal approval. She
spent the rest of her life
founding schools to teach
children.
Seeing with new eyes
It’s easy to be nice to people
who are nice to you or who are
considered “respectable”
company. Don’t be fooled by
outward appearances, though.
Everything done to our
brothers and sisters Jesus
counts as done to him. When
you see someone you want to
avoid, remember he or she is
Christ in disguise and act
accordingly.
“Do not neglect
hospitality, for
through it some
have unknowingly
entertained angels”
(Hebrews
13:2).
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St. Augustine wrote, “You have made
us for yourself and our hearts are
restless until they find their
rest in Thee,”
(Confessions, Saint
Augustine). Humans are
created with a longing for
something infinitely good,
true, and beautiful - God.
If we try to fill that longing
with things that are not
God, we are
unsatisfied.
Make room. We
pursue money,
friends, power,
or
possessions,
thinking that we
will be happy if we
accumulate enough. The problem is
that earthly rewards don’t last and
distract us from what does. King
Solomon could have chosen all the
riches, esteem, and power in the world
but rejected them because they would
distract him from God.
Value what lasts. “For the mind that
is set on the flesh is hostile to God”
(Romans 8:7). Pleasure makes us
feel good in the moment but fades
so we need more to feel good.
Worse, pursuit of pleasure
can lead to sin. Pleasure is
not happiness.
Happiness results
when God shares
himself with us
and we draw
close to him.
Grow in love.
Having received
the gift of
divine life, we
must give it to others.
"Beloved, if God so loved us, we
also ought to love one another" (1 John
4:11). When we share God's life and
love, we grow in that very life and
love.
Why do Catholics bless
themselves with holy water?
The practice of blessing oneself
with holy water harkens back to
the washing rituals of the
Old Testament Jews, who
had to bathe before
entering the temple.
Today, when we bless
ourselves with holy water,
it brings to mind our own
baptism. It was at our baptism
that our souls were washed
clean of original sin and we
were officially made
members of the Church. We
also received the gift of
faith. In blessing ourselves,
we renew our baptismal
promise.
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Glance toward Heaven throughout the day
St. Therese of Lisieux confided that, "For me prayer
is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards
Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love,
embracing both trial and joy." Adding short,
heartfelt prayers to our activities can keep us
looking toward Heaven throughout the day:
The Jesus Prayer – “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of
God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Try repeating
it 100 times a day.
“Teach me, O Lord, to do your will, for you
are my God.” Say this when beginning a
chore, task, or project.
“May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.” A
prayer for the souls in Purgatory.
“Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my
heart like yours.” Pray this for humility and
love.
“Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we
may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.” She is always willing to help.
“Thy will be done.” It’s what Jesus said.
John 13:31-33a, 34-35,
Love one another
The Last Supper was a confusing
night for the Apostles. Although
Jesus talked of his glory soon to
come, they didn’t yet understand
Jesus’ glory involved great
suffering. Jesus prepared
them by giving them an
important command
that would help:
“Love one another. As I
have loved you, so you
should also love one another”
(John 13:34).
This is carefully worded by Our Lord.
Jesus wanted his followers to be clear
this love is not a warm and fuzzy
feeling. The love we are to have for each
other is to be as sacrificial as the love he
demonstrated throughout his life
and on the Cross, when he
gave his life for us.
Also important is the
second part of this
command. “This is
how all will know
that you are my
disciples, if you
have love for one
another.” Jesus
intended for
Christians to stand
out in the world by behaving
differently than non-believers. He is
no longer visible on Earth with us,
so he left us to be his hands and his
heart to those around us.
April 3 – Divine Mercy Sunday. In
1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina and
asked that the Sunday after Easter
become the “Feast of Mercy.” Jesus
promised that anyone who honors him
as the King of Mercy and prays the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy—the prayer he
gave to St. Faustina—will receive special
graces and great mercy.
April 4 – The Annunciation (first
century). The angel Gabriel visited the
Blessed Virgin Mary with the
extraordinary news of her role as the
mother of God. Even at her young age,
she had complete confidence in God’s
grace and trusted in his wisdom. “Behold,
I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be
done to me according to your word” (Luke
1:38).
April 11 - St. Stanislaus (1079). As
Bishop of Krakow in 1072, St. Stanislaus
attempted to reform the violent and
depraved king of Poland, Boleslaus II.
When his efforts failed, he
excommunicated the
king. In
retaliation,
Boleslaus
murdered the
saint. He was
canonized in
1253.
What is
Heaven like?
Heaven is our true home. Jesus said, “In
my Father’s house there are many dwelling
places. If there were not, would I have told
you that I am going
to prepare a place
for you?” (John
14:2). “Those
who die in God’s
grace and
friendship and
are perfectly
purified live
forever with Christ... Heaven is the
ultimate end and fulfillment of the
deepest human longings, the state of
supreme, definitive happiness”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church,
No.1023, 1024).
To give you some idea of what Heaven
is like, think of the people you love and
the happy times you enjoy here and now
on earth. Those things are glimpses of
the joy we will experience in Heaven,
which is an eternal moment of love. In
Heaven, there is no suffering or sorrow.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and
there shall be no more death or mourning,
wailing or pain, (for) the old order has
passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Finally, in
Heaven we will see God face-to-face.
To provide practical ideas that promote
faithful Catholic living.
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Descubriendo esperanza y gozo en la fe católica.
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Rev. César Vega M., Pastor
¿Cómo llenará el hueco de Dios?
Santa Magdalena Sofía Barat
Nacida en Borgoña,
Francia, santa
Magdalena Sofía fue
rigurosamente
educada por su
hermano Luis. Le
encantaba
aprender y se convirtió en una
maestra extraordinaria. Con la
ayuda del padre Varín fundó la
Congregación del Sagrado
Corazón que se dedicó a la
educación de las jóvenes. Tomó
los votos solemnes en 1802. En
1826 la congregación recibió el
visto bueno formal del papado.
Pasó el resto de su vida fundando
escuelas para educar a los niños.
Ver con ojos nuevos
Es fácil ser amables con los que
son amables con nosotros o con
quienes creemos que son
compañía “respetable”. Pero no se
deje engañar por las apariencias.
Todo lo que hacemos por
nuestros hermanos y hermanas
Jesús lo siente como algo que le
hacemos a él. Cuando vea a
alguien que quiere evitar,
recuerde que esa persona es
Cristo disfrazado y actúe en
consecuencia.
“No olviden la
hospitalidad;
gracias a ella,
algunos, sin
saberlo,
hospedaron a
ángeles”
(Hebreos
13:2).
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San Agustín escribió: “Nos has creado
para ti y nuestro corazón andará siempre
inquieto mientras no descanse
en ti” (San Agustín,
Confesiones). Los seres
humanos son creados con
una querencia por algo
infinitamente bueno,
verdadero y bello: Dios. Si
intentamos llenar esa querencia
con cosas que no son Dios,
nos sentimos insatisfechos.
Hagan sitio. Vamos tras
el dinero, amigos, poder
o posesiones,
pensando que
seremos felices si
acumulamos
lo suficiente.
El problema es
que las recompensas
terrenales no duran y nos
distraen de lo que dura. El rey Salomón
podría haber elegido todas las riquezas,
estima y poder del mundo, pero rechazó
todo porque podían distraerlo de Dios.
Valoren lo que dura. “las tendencias de
la carne llevan al odio de Dios”
(Romanos 8:7). El placer hace que nos
sintamos bien en el momento, pero
se disipa así que necesitamos más
para sentirnos bien. Peor aún, la
búsqueda del placer puede
llevarnos al pecado. El placer no
es la felicidad. La felicidad llega
cuando Dios se comparte con
nosotros y nos
acercamos a él.
Crezcan en amor.
Debemos dar a los
demás el don de la
vida divina que
hemos recibido.
“Queridos, si Dios
nos ha amado de
esta manera,
también nosotros
debemos amarnos unos a
otros” (1 Juan 4:11). Cuando
compartimos la vida y el amor de Dios,
crecemos en esa misma vida y en ese
mismo amor.
¿Por qué se santiguan los
católicos con agua bendita?
La práctica de santiguarse con
agua bendita data se remonta a
los rituales de ablución del
Antiguo Testamento, en los
que los judíos tenían que
lavarse antes de entrar en
el templo.
Hoy, cuando nos santiguamos
con agua bendita, recordamos
nuestro bautismo. En nuestro
bautismo se nos limpió el alma
del pecado original y nos
convertimos oficialmente en
miembros de la Iglesia.
También recibimos el don de
la fe. Al santiguarnos
renovamos las promesas del
bautismo.
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Miren al cielo durante el día
Santa Teresa de Lisieux confesó: “Para mí la oración es un
arrebato del corazón, una sencilla mirada al Cielo, es un
grito de reconocimiento y de amor que acepta las pruebas
y los gozos”. Añadir oraciones breves y sinceras a
nuestras actividades puede conseguir que no
dejemos de mirar hacia el cielo durante nuestra
jornada:
La oración de Jesús—“Señor Jesús, Hijo de Dios,
ten misericordia de mí, pecador”. Procure repetirla
100 veces al día.
“Señor, enséñame a hacer tu voluntad pues tú
eres mi Dios”. Diga esto cuando empiece una
faena, una tarea o un proyecto.
“Descansen en paz las almas de los fieles
difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios”. Una plegaria
por las ánimas del Purgatorio.
“Jesús, manso y humilde de corazón, haz mi
corazón como el tuyo”. Rece esto para pedir
humildad y amor.
“Reza por nosotros, Santísima Madre de Dios,
para que seamos dignos de las promesas de Cristo”.
Ella está siempre dispuesta a ayudarnos.
“Que se haga tu voluntad”. Es lo que dijo
Jesús.
Juan 13:31-33ª, 34-35,
Ámense unos a otros
La noche de la Última Cena fue confusa
para los Apóstoles. Aunque Jesús habló
de que su gloria llegaría pronto, no
entendían todavía que la gloria de
Jesús incluía sufrimiento. Jesús
los preparó dándoles un
mandamiento importante
que les ayudaría: “Ámense
los unos a los otros. Así
como yo los he amado,
ámense también ustedes los
unos a los otros”. (Juan
13034).
Las palabras fueron cuidadosamente
elegidas por Nuestro Señor. Jesús quería que
sus seguidores que este amor no es algo
cálido y relajante. El amor que debemos
sentir por los demás entraña sacrificio
como el amor que él demostró durante su
vida y en la Cruz cuando dio su vida
por nosotros. También es
importante la segunda parte
de su mandamiento. “En
esto todos reconocerán que
ustedes son mis discípulos: en el amor que se
tengan los unos a
los otros”. La
intención de
Jesús es que los
cristianos se
destaquen
comportándose de
forma distinta a los no
creyentes. Él ya no es visible en la tierra
con nosotros, así que nos encargó que
seamos sus manos y su corazón para los
que nos rodean.
3 de abril – Domingo de la Divina
Misericordia. En 1931 Jesús se le apareció
a santa Faustina y le pidió que el domingo
después de Pascua se convirtiera en la
“Fiesta de la Misericordia”. Jesús prometió
que todo el que lo honre como Rey de la
Misericordia y rece la Corona de la Divina
Misericordia—la oración que le dio a santa
Faustina—recibirá gracias especiales y gran
misericordia.
4 de abril – La Anunciación (siglo I). El
ángel Gabriel visitó a la Bienaventurada
Virgen María con la noticia extraordinaria
de su papel como madre de Dios. A pesar
de su joven edad, ella tuvo completa
confianza en la gracia de Dios y se fio de
su sabiduría. “He aquí la esclava del Señor;
hágase en mí según tu palabra” (Lucas
1:38).
11 de abril – San Estanislao (1079).
Como obispo de Cracovia en 1072, san
Estanislao intentó reformar al violento y
depravado rey de Polonia, Boleslao
II. Excomulgó al rey
al fallar sus
esfuerzos. Para
vengarse,
Boleslao
asesinó al
santo. Fue
canonizado en
1253.
¿Cómo
es el cielo?
El cielo es nuestro verdadero hogar. Jesús
dijo: “En la Casa de mi Padre hay muchas
habitaciones; si no fuera así, se lo habría dicho
a ustedes. Yo voy a
prepararles un
lugar.” (Juan
14:2). “Los que
mueren en la
gracia y la
amistad de Dios
y están
perfectamente
purificados,
viven para
siempre con Cristo. El cielo es el fin
último y la realización de las aspiraciones
más profundas del hombre, el estado
supremo y definitivo de la dicha”
(Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, Nº 1023,
1024).
Para hacerse una idea de lo que es el
cielo, piense en la gente a la que ama y en
los momentos felices que vive ahora en la
tierra. Con esas cosas vislumbramos lo que
sentiremos en el cielo, que es un momento
eterno de amor. En el cielo no hay
sufrimiento ni dolor. “Y enjugará toda
lágrima de sus ojos, y no habrá ya muerte ni
habrá llanto, ni gritos ni fatigas, porque el
mundo viejo ha pasado” (Apocalipsis 21:4).
En el cielo veremos a Dios, finalmente,
cara a cara.
Proporcionar ideas prácticas que fomenten
la vida en la fe católica
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Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
WELCOME TO HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
If this is your first time at Holy Family, welcome and be sure to pick up a registration card at the Welcoming Desk or call the Parish
Office at 966-0830 and we will be glad to assist you. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become a member of
Holy Family.
Special Announcements
Employment Opportunities
Director of Music Ministry
St. Patrick Catholic Parish–Pasco, WA is seeking a
Director of Music Ministry. Oversees music ministry in
Spanish and English-- including parish elementary
school choir. Parish has over 5000 families: 70% attend
Mass in Spanish. 8 Sunday Masses: 5 Spanish, 3 English (10 music groups). Undergraduate/graduate degree
in music or professional study in applied music preferred. At least 3-5 years’ experience in a related parish
or diocesan position required. Evenings and weekends,
with days off during the week. Ability to communicate
clearly in both Spanish and English preferred. Fulltime, salaried position (based on education/experience/
responsibilities) with benefits. Start summer 2016.
Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by April 15, 2016.
Principal – St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Kennewick, WA 99336
St. Joseph’s Catholic School, a ministry of St. Joseph
Parish, is a school rich in tradition and excellence in
academics. Located in Kennewick, WA, one of the
three cities that make up the Tri-Cities, it is a growing
metropolitan area in southeast Washington filled with
300 days of sun and is a year round outdoor paradise.
We are a community of 38 professional staff and over
300 PreK-8th grade students. Our campus includes a
full time Children’s Center for toddlers and before and
after school care. We are beginning for the first time to
go through the accreditation process through the Western Catholic Educational Association. Our school is in
the process of looking for a Principal committed to supporting staff, students and our parish with strong leadership and team building.
Holy Family Parish Welcomes You!
Preparesforlife.org.
PREPARES is an initiative of the
Catholic Bishops here in Washington State with our Catholic Charities as well as trusted partners such
as the Knights of Columbus to
PREPARE young women and their
families as they walk the journey of
life with their unborn and newborn
child to their fifth birthday.
Pew Pad
Contributions
Are Needed!
The cost for the
Chapel will be
roughly $16,000.00 and the Church
$65,000.00, If you would like to
make a donation, please mark your
check for this purpose.
The Catholics Returning
Home (CRH) Team is here
for you to answer your questions and to offer information
and materials to help you with
your decision. Call
Cathy Schlieman at
833-9456.
St. Joseph’s Mission on the
Ahtanum
Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Mission is on the 1st Sunday of the
Month at 9:30 am Sunday, May
1st will be the next Mass. For
further informa on call
(509) 966-0865.
& Luncheon
Will take place on
Thursday, April 21st at
12:15 pm. Please make
plans to join us and call
the parish office for reservations the week of
the 17th before Wednesday to allow us to prepare adequately.
Bible Study – Gospel
of Luke Thursday mornings,
at 10:15-11:45 a.m. in Room 10,
Parish Ac vity Center.
To register, please call Amy at
966-5344 or email
amy.baumgardner@holyfamilyyakima.
org
If childcare is needed please call as
soon as possible.
Fee: $5 Walk-ins are always welcome!
Rosary in Honor of the Unborn
On May 29th the 5th Sunday of the
month the KC’s will lead the Rosary in
honor of the unborn before the 9:00 AM
Mass at 8:30. Please plan to join us
every 5th weekend of the Month this
year.
Travels to Our Lady of the Snows in Leavenworth
Join us Saturday, April 30th
Carpool/Caravan Leaves Holy Family Parish @ 9am
Visit The Meadows at Our Lady of the Snows for the “Via
Dolorosa” Lunch and Free time downtown Leaven worth
Attend Vigil Mass together @ 5pm Dinner Prior to returning to Yakima. If you are interested in going, please
contact Amy at 966-5344 by April 23rd.
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Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
by IAN GASTON
It can be hard to pray sometimes. For me especially, I often
find myself distracted and my mind wanders away from
my conversation with God. Because of my tendency to do
this, I like to give my prayer a nice structure that I can follow. It helps me to focus on God and give Him my undivided attention for however long I pray.
The structure I give to my prayer is the W. R. A. P.
method. This pr ayer is for m of Lectio Divina, or divine
reading, which means to read scripture thoughtfully and
prayerfully. A FOCUS missionary taught it to me, describing it to me as a way to “wrap yourself up in God’s
word.”
There are four steps to this prayer exercise:
1. Write
3. Apply
In this third step I make plans of how I will apply to
my daily life what God is telling me. How will I say
sorry, how will I forgive, and how will I laugh more?
This is the core step in the prayer where I begin to
let God come into my life and start making changes. It is here where my relationship with God begins to change in small ways.
4. Pray
In this fourth step of WRAP, I turn to God and respond to what He has told me through Scripture. Here
is where there really isn’t structure — it is just time
for me to converse with God, to tell Him about my
day (though He already knows how it was), to thank
Him for my blessings, and most of all to ask for
strength to actually do what I planned in the “apply”
step.
In this step, I write down which chapter and verse I am
reading for the day. The best way to choose a Scripture
passage, I feel, is to read the Gospel passage from the readWith that, I end my prayer. It usually takes me fifteen
ings of the day — that way you don’t take any Scripture
to twenty minutes to get through, and I have recently
out of context as you will read what comes before and after
been getting up earlier so I can start off my day with
the passage on the preceding and succeeding days.
it.
After I write which Scripture I am reading, I say a
The prayer gives me something to reflect on the
short prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to come and fill me
entire day and reminds me of what I am living for.
up in order that I might gain a better understanding of
WRAP is something that allows me to stay focused
God’s word. I will then r ead thr ough the Scr iptur e
during prayer and actually listen to God, and although
twice, then write down any verses, sentences, or words that
I haven’t been using it for a long time, I have already
stuck out to me.
noticed growth in my prayer life.
2. Reflect
In this step I ask myself: What is God telling me? What are
the verses that stood out to me actually saying about my
life? Is God calling me to something? Is He pushing me to
say sorry, to forgive, to laugh a little more?
The Bible has so much to say to us, and this is the step
where we really listen to what God is saying and how
He wants to work in our lives. I wr ite down anything I
think He is telling me.
April 6th - NO CLASSES
Wednesday, May 11th Confirmation Rehearsal in
Church
Sunday, May 15th - Rite of
Confirmation at 9:00 AM
Mass
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Regular Group
"All High School students in grades
9 - 12 and Incoming Freshmen are
welcome, 6:30-8:30 PM"
April 6th - NO GROUP/SPRING
April 13th - Regular Group
April 20th - Regular Group
Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
Sacraments/Faith Formation
Announcements
Children’s Ministries: PRESCHOOL THRU GRADE 5
Middle School Ministries: GRADES 6, 7 & 8 - Middle School
In the gospel today the risen Lord appears to the apostles. We can only imagine the excitement and joy of the moment. The disciples are afraid and behind locked doors when Jesus
greets them with “peace.”
Then the risen Christ tells the disciples to continue his own saving work: “As the Father has
sent me, so I send you.” The confused and frightened disciples listen o Jesus and they are no
longer afraid. Jesus then gives his followers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The followers of Christ
then go out to tell others the exiting news about the risen Lord.
Thomas was not present when the risen Christ first appeared to the disciples. He finds it hard
to believe what he does not see. Only after he sees the risen Christ for himself and touches his
wounds does Thomas believe. Jesus responds with a blessing for all those who have not seen
but have believed.
Family Questions:
• What are some things that we believe in without seeing?
• Why is the resurrection of Jesus exciting news?
• How can we show others that we believe in the risen Lord?
The Haven: Yakima’s Catholic
Young Adult Group: The Haven at
810 S. 16th Ave. Faith study at 7
pm on Thursdays All people ages
18-35 are invited! Like “The Haven”
on Facebook to keep up to date on
all ac vi es .
For more informa on Contact
Ben Sullivan at1-314-330-7634
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
HOURS:
Monday (Closed)
Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Baptism Preparation: Infant Baptisms take place on the 1st, 3rd & 5th weekends dur- Sunday (Closed)
ing Mass; and on the 2nd & 4th weekends in the chapel at 10:30. Par ents r equest- 1300 N. 1st St.
ing baptism for children are expected to attend two preparation sessions prior to your Yakima, WA 98901
child's baptism. Godparents are also encouraged to attend. Please register ahead of
For questions you may contact:
time, and if you need childcare you must call the office, 509-966-5344.
[email protected] DocNext Classes: May 2nd and 9th at 6:00pm
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RCIA: We continue to celebrate and welcome the newly baptized, now called "Neophytes"
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meaning 'newly planted,' and the newly professed Candidates. As they journey through the
509-853-4327.
fourth period in the ritual initiation process, called mystogogy, they reflect on the experiences
of the mysteries, specifically the meaning of the paschal event in their lives.
KC Breakfast
The RCIA process is now concerned with discipleship which is their response to the call to
Sunday, April 17th Breakfast
follow Jesus. Discipleship is about a way of life which shows a qualitative difference in our
will be served from 7:30 to
actions and attitudes. It is embracing the paschal event wholeheartedly. So those of you
who, over a month ago, picked a name of one of our neophytes to pray for, please continue
11:00 am. Dona ons at the
your prayers for them, and we ask that the entire community continue to pray as well. Our
door.
prayer is that they respond to their call to baptism and profession of faith with a spirit and
zeal for the mission of Jesus Christ.
Proceeds go for KC Projects
Special Announcements
Adver%ser of the Week
World Day of Prayer will
Annual Catholic Appeal
be
observed
on
Sunday,
Update so far we have had 388 famiApril 17th, also known as
lies who have so generously turned
"Good Shepherd Sunday."
in their pledge to the ACA. We are a
parish with about 1200 Families. Our
The purpose of this day is
goal is to have 100% participation so
to publicly fulfill the
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far we have 388 pledges roughly
Lord's
instruction
to,
"Pray
33.33% of our families participating.
We thank Los Juanes and all of our
the Lord of the harvest to
If you would like to participate
Adver sers who make this bulle n
send laborers into his harplease take an envelope and mail it in
possible. THANK YOU!
to our office or simply place it in the vest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).
collection basket.
See their ad on the back of this bulle n.
What: The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed
to
pray
that
young
men
and
women
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1200 Households
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Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015
Ministries & Groups
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Chaplet of Divine Mercy is sung on the
1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm.
Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:00 to
5:45 ending with Benediction.
HOLY FAMILY NURSERY:
Ages 4 and Under The Childcare Center
at Holy Family church is available during
the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday
9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses. We invite
all other children to attend Mass with
their families.
PRAY AND PLAY!!
“Basketball -a decade of the Rosary- and
reflection” Join us on Tuesdays from 6:00
to 7:00 a.m. Call Tom Kelleher for more
information at 494-3738. All adults (22
and older) are welcome!!!!!
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Sister Janet Strong -Tel: 576-0931;
email: [email protected], our
Diocesan religious Hermit, would like us
to know that she is very happy to pray,
before the Blessed Sacrament, for any
intentions that might be referred to her.
HOLY FAMILY MOMS:
If you are interested in sharing ideas, talking about your children, connecting with
other Catholic Moms or just hanging out,
join our group on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 at the
Holy Family Activity Center Room 14.
Childcare is available. If you have any
questions please call Rose Meyer at 9660788.
HELP STOP ABORTION!
Elizabeth Ministry
is a wonderful ministry in our
parish that takes time to congratulate new parents and welcome our new ‘lil’ one into our
faith community. Do you know someone
who is pregnant, or someone with a new
baby? Please call Amy at 966-5344 so that
she can send an Elizabeth Ministry visitor
to present them with a gift bag filled with
goodies and helpful information.
Our calls have been few and far between
this past year–let’s reach out & welcome
our newest parish members!
Elizabeth Ministry Bereavement offer s
support for women who have suffered the
loss of a baby to miscarriage. In this time of
grief and questions please call Christine
Levitan at 901-4995 to receive helpful information and resources. And if you wish,
the opportunity to talk with someone who
has been through this difficult experience.
If you are interested in volunteering with
one of the Elizabeth Ministry teams,
please contact Amy at the Office of Adult
Faith Formation, 966-5344, for more
information
Please join Greg Sherman and Nathan
Stone in representing Holy Family’s
crusade against abortion.
Tuesdays 9-10 am & 2:30-3:30 pm
Wednesdays 9-11 am
People committed to ending abortion
walk with signs in front of Planned
Parenthood abortion clinic on 11th &
Tieton Dr.. Call Nathan at 966-3216
for information.
PRAISERCISE
Praise and Exercise to get strong for God
Have fun getting faith fit and body fit!
Out of shape, in shape, or overshaped?
Ladies...You are invited!
1:15-2:45pm-Mondays & Wednesdays
Right after the 12:15 Mass
Bring a mat, sneakers & a friend!
Where? In the Gym. Questions?
Call Cathy Schlieman at 833-9456
PRAYER HOTLINE:
For any prayer requests call Barb
McKinney at 945-0477 or email:
[email protected]
If you’d like to become a member of
the prayer hotline please call Barb.
Knitting & Crocheting
for Jesus:
A prayer shawl ministry:
If you have wondered about how to
Caring, Comfort and Celeplan a vigil and funeral liturgy contact
bration is what Knitting & Crocheting for
Jesus does. Knitters & those who Crochet,
Deacon Jim at 945-5432 after 4pm
knit & crochet at home and during our Prayer shawl gatherings twice a month (2nd and
FLOWER REMEMBRANCE
4th Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00am). If you
know someone who needs Caring or Com• Bernie Pinget: In remembrance of
fort or has an event to Celebrate please call
Delphine Pinget for her bir thday,
Mary Patrick 952-1974 or the parish office.
March 23rd.
More knitters & those who crochet are also
• Mrs. Alex Deccio & family: In
needed. Come and Knit or Crochet for Jememory of their daughter & sister,
sus.
Janet Marie Deccio.
SEWING MINISTRY
Can you sew? Every Tuesday morning to
make linens and vestments for our priests.
Perhaps giving one year to this ministry
could be your gift to the church. They
meet every Tuesdays from 9:30 to Noon in
the Brides room off the church foyer.
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS
We have low Gluten hosts available if
you need them. Check with the Parish
Office.
“Holy Grounds”
after Mass Fellowship
Coffee and donuts every
weekend. Coffee hours will
follow the 7:00, 9:00 am
Masses. Come visit and have
a latte or coffee.
Holy Family Men’s Ministry
Please join the other men in the parish for
one of our Men’s Ministry Programs.
The Journey – Mondays at 7:00pm
The Journey is an opportunity to grow
closer to Christ and in the process become
an influencer to those in your life
That Man is You! – Thursdays -7:00pm.
That Man is You! – Fridays 6:00am.
That Man is You!
explores the true dignity of fatherhood and
becoming a man after God’s own heart.
Please call the Parish Office for more information 509-966-0830.
The Yakima Diocese has a sexual abuse hotline for those who wish to report some incident
concerning that issue as regards to a bishop,
priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer. Please call (888) 276-4490.
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•
Dolores Brusic: In loving memory of
Robert Brusic on the anniver sar y
of his death.
•
Lillian Verstrate & family: In loving
memory of our husband & father,
Leslie, on the anniver sar y of his
death.
•
Amanda Robel & Marie Henrickson:
In memory of our father, Arturo
Lopez on the anniver sar y of his
passing April 7th.
•
Joan Tony & Cindy Fritz: In loving
memory of my husband & father
George Fritz on the anniver sar y of
his death, April 7th.
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