MARCH 20, 2016 Reflection

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MARCH 20, 2016
Reflection
On this Palm Sunday, Our Savior Jesus Christ begins the
journey of his saving passion with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem for the completion of the Paschal Mystery. This celebration marks the beginning of Holy Week, ‘an odd name for a
week that recalls some of the unholiest events in history – the
capture, trial, and execution of Jesus.’ Today, Christians in the
‘fullness of faith’ demonstrate their solidarity with Christ as a
Victor, seeing him with the eyes of their faith ride on a colt.
Making the gesture of the Jews and endowed with its full significance, they hold their palms echoing the song of victory following the example of the Jews, “Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in
the highest! After the Palm Sunday celebration, the faithful keep
the palms in their home as a witness to faith in Jesus Christ, the
Messianic King, and in his paschal victory. We acknowledge
him as our Messiah and Liberator.
But why is this Sunday called “Passion Sunday” while the
celebration is “Triumphal entry” which means a festive celebration of victory? As the pilgrims who took part in the procession
with palms and olive branches were wild with enthusiasm, some
Pharisees and Jewish leaders smelt danger in the great applause
coming from the crowd and subsequent command of influence.
So, in their feeling or fear of insignificance and inferiority, they
ordered Jesus to silence the mob. But Jesus who knew he was on
a salvific mission and not on a mission to grab power as they
thought, refused to such command. He said to them in reply, “I
tell you, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out!” From that
moment, the scene started changing with the Jewish leaders
scheming on how to kill him. Jesus knew all their evil plans and
remained focused on his mission. They turned the joy of his
triumph into passion which means suffering. The cries of adulation of Palm Sunday “Hosanna” – Praise Him turned into the
derision of Good Friday “Crucifige eum” – Crucify Him! The
passion or suffering went deeper with his bosom friends turning
against him. One betrayed him, another denied him; yet others
ran away abandoning him. These were the people he dined with
few hours before his ordeal started. The suffering continued with
false allegations and tortures. He was whipped, beaten, crowned
with thorns and stripped naked. But he accepted all for the love
of his brothers and sister.
Today, Jesus continues to suffer the pains, not the one
inflicted on him by the Jews of his time, but the ones inflicted by
our sins. The suffering of Jesus becomes even more powerful as
we continue to hurt and kill each other or commit sin. He suffered torture so that we could know that our loving God cares for
us so much that he is willing to suffer with us out of compassion.
There is more, his suffering heals us so that we do not have eternal suffering. His passion takes suffering and turns it into an
opportunity for mercy for us all. That is the meaning of Christ’s
passion which we celebrate during the Holy Week.
-Fr. Felix Unichi
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Mass Times
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am
Tuesday & Thursday
12:10 pm
Saturday
8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am,10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday (Spanish)
12 Noon
Monday - Thursday
Parish Center Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
By appointment only
Confessions
Latin Mass
Second & Fifth Sunday of the month
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
1:30pm
Saturday
8:30 am & 3:30 pm
or by appointment
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St. Anthony
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
March 20th, 2016
March 20, 2016
WEEKLY CALENDAR
The Lord GOD is my help,
therefore I am not disgraced.
-Isaiah 50:7a
There will be No Confessions
during the Triduum.
Please Bring bells on
Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil
Votive Candles
During the Triduum, from the conclusion of
the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy
Thursday through the lighting of the Easter
fire on Holy Saturday, no candles in the
church are to be lit. For this reason the
candles in the candle room will not be replaced until Easter Sunday.
Easter Lilies
Would you like to donate an Easter lily in the name
of a loved one? Your Easter lily will
be used in the decoration of our Altar
during Easter
We are offering Easter Lilies to be used
in our Altar for a donation of $10.00.
Come by the Parish Center during business hours and give your name and the
name of your loved one with the donation. Your lily will be placed at the Altar during Easter
time. You may also purchase them in front of the
church this weekend and next after our masses. A
book with the names of your loved one will be place at
the side altar.
Sunday, March 20th
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Religious Education Classes
Monday, March 21st
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
No RCIA & No Bible Study Class
Tuesday, March 22nd
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
12:10 pm Mid-day Mass
1:15 pm Catholic Movie - Parish Center
6:00 pm Confessions
7:00 pm Legion of Mary - Parish Center
7:00 pm Adult Confirmation Class in the Church
Wednesday, March 23rd
Parish Office and Adoration Chapel Open
11:00 am SAS Rehearsal for Living Stations
6:00 pm Confessions
Thursday, March 24th - HOLY THURSDAY
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
8:00 Am Morning Prayer
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Church
Adoration in the Parish Hall until Midnight
Friday, March 25th - GOOD FRIDAY
Adoration Chapel & Parish Center Closed
8:00 am Morning Prayer/Divine Mercy Novena
12:00 pm Stations of the Cross
1:00 pm Seven Last Words/Tenebrae - Church
3:00pm The Passion of the Lord Service - Church
5:00pm Confirmation Living Stations - Church
6:00pm The Passion of the Lord Service - Church
Saturday, March 26th - HOLY SATURDAY
8:00 am Morning Prayer/Divine Mercy Novena
9:00 am Decorate Church - Church
1:00 pm Children's Rehearsal for Baptism - Hall
7:00 pm The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night - Church
St. Anthony Church
215 Lomita St., El Segundo CA 90245
(310) 322-4392
Fax: (310) 322-0797
www.stanthonyes.com
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Safeguarding the Children: Joan Viena (213) 637-7227
Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650
Archdiocesan Vocation Director: Rev. Stephen Davoren (213) 637-7755
Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria
Assisting Priest: Rev. Felix C. Unichi
(ext. 441)
(ext 211)
Director of Religious Education:
Mr. Timothy K. Rodrick, O.P.
(ext. 444)
Youth Minister:
Pastoral Council Chairperson: Ricky Labayen
Finance Council Chairperson: David Bohline
(310) 416-1477
School: Sylvia Kawjaree, Principal
(310) 322-4218 (ext. 110)
Preschool: Rose Aguayo, Director
(ext. 329)
Business Manager : Abner Espanola
(ext. 442)
Secretary: Elizabeth Swenson
(ext. 440)
Office Assistant:
(ext. 440)
Mary Baum & Gemma Flores
Maintenance: George Cadena
(ext. 440)
School Secretary: Gabby Cetl
(ext. 111)
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
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St. Anthony Church
Mission Statement:
We the St. Anthony community, blessed with diversity
in culture and traditions, unite ourselves to the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We commit
ourselves to live out the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ through prayer, service, and actions.
THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
Novena Calendar
The first Sunday after Easter, which is
designated in “The Liturgy of the
Hours and the Celebration of the
Eucharist” as the “Octave Day of
Easter” It was officially called the
Second Sunday of Easter after the liturgical reform of Vatican II. Now, by the Decree of the Congregation for Divine
Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the name of
this liturgical day has been changed to: “Second Sunday of
Easter, or of Divine Mercy.” Blessed John Paul II made
the surprise announcement of this change in his homily at
the canonization of Sr. Faustina on April 30, 2000. There,
he declared: “It is important then that we accept the whole
message that comes to us from the word of God on this
Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout
the Church will be called ‘Divine Mercy Sunday.’ Jesus
asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a
Novena to the Divine Mercy which begin on Good Friday. Our Novena will be held in the church after Masses as
follows:
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday
Monday, March 28
Tuesday, March 29
Wednesday, March 30
Thursday, March 31
Friday, April 1
Saturday, April 2
8:30 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
8:30 am
12:45 am
8:30 am
12:45 am
8:30 am
8:30 am
To fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy, we should:
1. Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter;
2. Sincerely repent of all our sins;
3. Place our complete trust in Jesus;
4. Go to Confession, preferably before that Sunday;
5. Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast;
6. Honor the Image of the Divine Mercy; and
7. Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and
prayers on their behalf.
We will have a special hour of prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3 at 3:00
p.m. Father Robert will lead us in this time of prayer and
reflection. Join us as we pray together that God’s mercy
may touch our lives.
SATURDAY
8:00 am
5:00 pm
March 19
Graciela Fernandez
For all Parishioners
SUNDAY
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
March 20
Brent Gates (PI)
For all Catholic Priests
Ted Johnson (PI)
Graciela C De Vasquez (D) &
Noemi Zumaeta (D)
- Fr. Felix
- Fr. Sebastian
-Fr. Felix
-Fr. Robert
-Fr. Jose
-Fr. George
MONDAY
8:00 am
March 21
Delivan & Helen Gates (PI)
TUESDAY
12:10 pm
March 22
Lynn & Zachary Kiernan (D) & -Fr. Felix
Angeles Paguirigan (D)
WEDNESDAY March 23
8:00 am
Elizabeth Maduko (PI)
-Fr. Felix
-Fr. Robert
THURSDAY
7:00 pm
March 24
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
FRIDAY
8:00 am
March 25
Morning Prayer
-Fr. Felix
SATURDAY
8:00 am
7:00 pm
March 26
Morning Prayer
Easter Vigil
-Fr. Robert
-Fr. Robert
-Fr. Robert
-Fr. Felix
Please Pray
Soledad Barba, Philip Berretta, Rosalinda Banzon, Tom
Blum, Ellen Brandlin, Shirley Caldwell, Teresa
Calderon, Eva Canales, Lois Chavez, Valerie Carpio,
Jemima Carter, Teresita Clemente, Dylan and Dorothy
Doukakis, Betty Domschot, Rosie Dunne, Juan Antonio
Duran, Howard & Cora Fausto, Julie Fish, Rose Garcia,
Rose Gibilterra, Joe & Don Guzman, Townsend Hale,
Margaret Hoff, Dorothy Hoover, Margaret Kriens,
Michalina Kubek, Patricia Lamay, Ed Lewis, Alice Lipinski, Ken Lockwood, Rosalina & Pedro Martinez, Majella
McIntyre, Grace Mercado, Cecil McAllister, Michelle
McManus, Shirley Merrill, Carolyn Neustrom, Josefina
Rigalva, Baby Rose, Juan Sanchez, John Snyder, Anne
Schuman, Rev. John Svendsen, Maralyn Swenson,
Keith Storm, Jack & Karen Stewart, Eva Lily Valdez,
Elena Victoria, Elizabeth Webster, Christopher
Wheeler, Pennye Wilder, Christie Wood, Nik Woods.
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St. Anthony
Ongoing Collection for CASE
CASE need your assistance during
the winter season. CASE (Community
Alliance to Support and Empower)
serves forty-two households all residents of El Segundo and in need of assistance. There still is a great need for
non-perishable items, can meat (chicken, tuna), Spam,
hot chocolate, peanut butter, cereals, snack-size juices,
pasta, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, and snacks for kids
(cookies & crackers), dish detergent, laundry detergent,
tooth paste, soaps, toiletries, etc. Bin for your donated
items is placed at the entrance of the church or you can
bring them to the Parish Center.
Catholic Movies on Tuesdays
Parish Center at 1:15pm
Join us every Tuesday at 1:15 pm for a
Catholic movie. Watch as the Saints
come to life to share their loving and
courageous examples of holiness with
us. We will serve drinks and snacks. Come and
bring a friend. Totally free.
Together in Mission
“Though we are many, we are one”
We would like to thank all parishioners who have submitted their pledges to support this year’s annual campaign. As of today, we have received pledges in the
amount of $35,785.00.
Our goal this year is
$ 41,800.00. If you have not pledged for this annual
appeal, please kindly do so taking one of the pledge
envelopes found at the entrances of the Church, pray
about it, make your pledge, and drop it in the collection
basket or return it to the Parish Center office.
This is our opportunity to assist the poorest parishes
and schools in our archdiocese and to support the opportunity for and growth of faith amongst our brothers
and sisters in Christ. We hope and pray to reach the
goal assigned to our parish with everyone’s participation. May God bless you for your generosity.
St. Patrick Dinner & Concert …
...A BIG thanks to our chef John McCormick, Lois
Moreau and his brothers’ Knights who cook a delicious
corned beef and cabbage meal.
… To Linda Yoakum, Kathy Hankawa, Norma Priggione Mary Jean Stronks and all the parishioners who
help decorate the hall for the event.
… To all the parishioners who participate and attend
the event
… To the talented musician group “O'Shenanigans”,
featuring Ann Tracy and Marty Baum who made our
event a successful one.
March 20, 2016
News from the Office of Respect Life
Pregnancy Help Center
“In time when I was scared and confused, you
made me feel cared about. I don’t know what
I would have done without you. This child is
such a blessing.”
Pregnancy Help Center
(310) 787-4357 - 24-hour help line
Eucharistic Adoration - We need adorers
Could you not watch one hour with me?
If you would like to spend one hour every
week to keep Jesus company in the
Blessed Sacrament, please come to the
Parish center between 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Monday thru Thursday. Perpetual adoration
would not be possible without your help
and be assured that God will bless you and
your loved ones. Jesus waits for our little
Acts of faith, adoration, love, thanksgiving,
repentance, reparation and charity that we can offer
Him as we contemplate - His Divine Majesty - in the
Blessed Sacrament. Let us help you schedule your
own personal hour to be with Jesus, to rest in His
peace.
Easter Sunday
Next Sunday, March 27 is Easter Sunday. Please anticipate a large number of people at all of our masses on
Easter. Please arrive early for parking and seating. Everyone is asked to please fill in the front section of the
church and to move to the center aisle so we can try to
accommodate any late comers. Due to the large turn out,
we will have a extra mass for Children at 10:00 am in
O’Grady Hall.
Safeguard The Children
Did you Know?
Not all predators fit a mold
Many people mistakenly believe that
predators fit into a mold, and that by
teaching children to avoid those kinds of
people, they will be safe. Another common belief is that
an abuser or predator would most likely be a stranger,
or a mean and scary person. Not all situations follow
this pattern. Parents should focus on teaching their
children how to handle uncomfortable situations, by
getting away immediately and going to a trusted adult.
Parents should also keep watch for signs of abuse or
distress in their children. For more information on protection from abuser stereotypes and a copy of the VIRTUS® article “A Step to Healing” email [email protected].
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Mensaje para Reflexionar
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La Parroquia de San Antonio
Iniciamos la semana santa con este domingo en el
que recordamos la entrada triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén y a la vez escuchamos el relato de la Pasión.
Vale la pena reflexionar en la entrada de Jesús a
Jerusalén. Esta entrada es un acto profético y lleno de
simbolismo por parte de Jesús. El no llega como un
Mesías pretendiendo con su poder (terrenal) transformar Jerusalén; sino que se presenta con sencillez. Así,
la entrada de Jesús en Jerusalén nos deja claro que Él
pretendía ser reconocido como ese justo y humilde rey
que anunciaba la salvación.
Por otro lado, escuchamos la Pasión de Nuestro
Señor Jesucristo; Dios no envío a su hijo a morir, sino a
mostrarnos la salvación; pero fue el pecado del hombre
(la envidia, el egoísmo, el apego a los ritos, la cerrazón
de corazón, el odio, la intriga, la mentira, etc.) lo que
llevó a Jesús a tener que sufrir tal suplicio. La Pasión
de Cristo no muestra hasta donde nos puede llevar el
pecado cuando no somos sinceros para reconocerlo en
nuestras vidas; es la incoherencia del pecado que prefiere la falsa seguridad de la mentira que la renovación
que la verdad pudiera traer; es la victoria de la oscuridad y el pecado sobre la luz y la vida.
Hoy, Jesucristo se sigue manifestando como Mesías, tal como lo hizo en aquella procesión hacia Jerusalén, con sencillez y paz. Hoy, la palabra de Cristo se
sigue haciendo presente para denunciar la muerte y
anunciar la vida; su palabra resuena a través de su
Evangelio. Pero la mayoría de nosotros seguimos actuando con la complicidad y el engaño en que vivieron
los habitantes de Jerusalén cuando Jesús fue crucificado. ¿No nos estaremos engañando nosotros mismos
también? Cuando ignoramos a quien sufre y está cerca
de nosotros; cuando justificamos nuestras agresiones a
otros “porque se las merecen”; cuando vivimos tranquilos sin perdonar a quien nos ha ofendido; cuando limitamos nuestro amor a quien nos “cae bien”; etc.
¿Dónde está el amor, el perdón y la comprensión; dónde está la justicia y la honestidad? Nosotros también
hemos rechazado el plan de Dios con nuestras vidas;
hemos sido cómplices o inclusive agentes activos en la
ineficacia del sufrimiento de Cristo.
Iniciamos la Semana Santa, semana en la que
debemos detenernos a reflexionar ¿qué hemos hecho
con el amor que Cristo derramó sobre nosotros en la
Cruz? Esta semana, ofrece quince minutos cada día
para reflexionar sobre todo lo que Dios te ha dado, y
cómo tu le has respondido.
- Padre Hector Gomez
Nuestra Misión:
Nosotros, la comunidad de San Antonio, bendecidos
con diversidad en cultura y tradiciones, nos unimos a
la presencia real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía.
Nos comprometemos a vivir y enseñar la palabra de
nuestro señor Jesucristo por medio de nuestra oración,
servicio y acciones.
LA CELEBRACION DE LA
DIVINA MISERICORDIA
El primer Domingo después de Pascua, es designado
en "La Liturgia de las Horas y la Celebración de la Eucaristía" como el "Octavo Día de Pascua" fue llamado
oficialmente el Segundo Domingo de Pascua después
de la reforma litúrgica del Vaticano II. Ahora, por el
Decreto de la Congregación para el Culto Divino y la
Disciplina de los Sacramentos, el nombre de ese día
litúrgico ha sido cambiado a:
"Segundo Domingo de Pascua, o
de la Divina Misericordia."
El Papa Juan Pablo II hizo el sorprendente anuncio de este cambio
durante su homilía en la canonización de Sor Faustina, el 30 de abril
de 2000. Allí, él declaró: "“Así pues,
es importante que acojamos íntegramente el mensaje que nos transmite la palabra de
Dios en este Segundo Domingo de Pascua, que a partir de ahora en toda la Iglesia se designará con el nombre de "Domingo de la Divina Misericordia".
Por las palabras "el mensaje entero," el Santísimo Padre se refería a la conexión entre " El Misterio Pascual
de la Redención" - sufrimiento, muerte, entierro, resurrección, y ascensión de Cristo, seguido por el envió
del Espíritu Santo- y esta Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia, el Octavo Día de Pascua.
Para observar adecuadamente la Fiesta de la Misericordia, nosotros debemos:
1. Celebrar la Fiesta en el Domingo después de Pascua;
2. Arrepentirnos sinceramente de todos nuestros pecados;
3. Colocar nuestra entera confianza en Jesús;
4. Ir a Confesión, preferiblemente antes de este Domingo;
5. Recibir la Comunión en el día de la Fiesta;
6. Honrar la Imagen de la Divina Misericordia;
7. Ser misericordioso con el prójimo a través de nuestras acciones, palabras, y oraciones.
Tendremos una hora especial para orar ante el
Santísimo Sacramento el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, 3 de Abril a las 3 de la tarde. Padre Roberto nos dirigirá en este momento de oración y reflexión. Acompáñenos a rezar para que la misericordia
del Señor toque nuestras vidas.
Schedule/ Calendario Pascual
Confessions/Confesiones
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22nd 6:00pm and March 23rd 8:30 am & 6:00 pm
Confesiones serán ofrecidas el Martes, 22 de Marzo 6:00pm y Miércoles 23 de
Marzo a las 8:30 de la mañana y 6:00 de la tarde
(No confessions on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday)
(No habrá confesiones el Jueves, Viernes o Sábado Santo)
Holy Thursday, March 24/Jueves Santo
Morning Prayer/Oración de la mañana - 8 a.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Misa de la Ultima Cena (Bilingual) - 7 p.m. (Followed
by Adoration until midnight/Seguida por Adoración hasta la medianoche)
Good Friday, March 25/Viernes Santo
Morning Prayer/Oración de la mañana - 8 a.m.
Divine Mercy Novena - 8:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross/Via Crucis 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Living Stations with Confirmation Class)
Good Friday Liturgy/Liturgia - 3 p.m. and Lord’s Passion Liturgy and 6p.m.
7 Last Words of Christ Service/Servicio de las 7 Ultimas Palabras de Cristo - 1 p.m.
Holy Saturday, March 26/Sábado Santo
Morning Prayer/Oración de la mañana - 8 a.m.
Divine Mercy Novena - 8:30 a.m.
Vigil Mass & Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation/
Misa de Vigilia y Celebración de los Sacramentos de Iniciación - 7:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, March 27/Domingo de Pascua
Mass - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Church), 10 a.m. (Children’s Mass in Hall),
12 noon (Spanish)
Divine Mercy Novena - 9:00 a.m.
NO 5 p.m. Mass (No habrá Misa a las 5 p.m.)