2nd Sunday of Lent - March 16-17, 2019 2do domingo de cuaresma - Marzo 16-17, 2019

Pastor’s Letter Carta del Pastor

Pastor: Rev. German Perez: 269-621-4106 - Secretary : Teresa Bello: 269-621-4106 Deacons: James Rauner - Art Morsaw: 269-568-4259 Church Fax: 269-308-3046

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Sat 4:00 PM April 13 / 14 Palm Sunday Sun. 10:15 AM Sun. 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM Benediction of Palms

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross 6:00 PM

Monday April 15 @ 5:30PM Penance Service Tuesday April 9 @ 5:30PM

6:00 PM Bilingual- Adoration April 18 Holy Thursday 5:30 PM (6pm to 12pm or 6pm to 5am) Adoration until 12:00 AM 3:00PM Bilingual Service April 19 Good Friday 2:15 PM Way of the Cross Live way of the Cross 3:00PM Service.

11:00 AM Blessing of the food Baskets April 20 Holy Saturday Morning 12:00 PM Blessing of the food Baskets

9:00PM Bilingual April 20 Vigil 9:00PM

8:30AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM April 21 Easter Sunday 10:15 AM Egg hunt after the 12:00PM Mass

Dear parish family,

As we continue in this forty-day “spiritual retreat” called Lent, it is important for the believer to use wisely the three “weapons” presented by the Church to remove any ob-stacles that impede the heart to return to God. Jesus invites his disciples, as he invited Peter, James, and John to be with Him at the top of the mountain. The glory of the Trans-figuration is for all to see, experience, and dwell in. Two key elements to keep in mind in responding to his invitation: love (represented by the presence of Moses- a law based on love) and truth (represented by Elijah – a prophet whose mission, word, and proclamation were based on truth). Therefore, may we, like Moses and Elijah, be always in conversation with the Lord as others, like Peter, James, and John, contemplate the glory of the Lord as we all together walk by faith in this valley towards the mountain, the eternal Jerusalem. Then let us live this Lent with faith and surrender as it were our last one!

I thank all parochial volunteers and benefactors for sharing your incalculable gifts, precious time, and valuable experi-ence as disciple missionary with the other members of the parish and community. My invitation is also to take some time in your busy schedule to spend it with Jesus Christ. It can be every Wednesday at Immaculate Conception before the Blessed Sacrament or even attending the Cursillo – a three-day spiritual retreat. In this way, his thoughts will become ours; his feelings will become ours; his mercy and love will be experienced and lived by all. As St. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20).

If there is a parishioner or member of the community who wants me to visit him/her, please let me know.

The Lord, in his abundant mercy, blesses, heals, and strengthens you. Trust in the Lord; I say, trust in the Lord. Peace!

Fr. German

Querida familia parroquial,

A medida que continuamos en este "retiro espiritual" de cuarenta días llamado Cuaresma, es importante que el creyente use sabiamente las tres "armas" presentadas por la Iglesia para eliminar cualquier obstáculo que impida que el corazón regrese a Dios. Jesús invita a sus discípulos, como invitó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan a estar con Él en la cima de la montaña. La gloria de la Transfiguración es para que todos la vean, experimenten y vivan. Dos elementos clave a tener en cuenta al responder a su invitación: el amor (representado por la presencia de Moisés, una ley basada en el amor) y la verdad (representada por Elías - un profeta cuya misión, palabra y proclamación se basaron en la verdad). Por lo tanto, que nosotros, como Moisés y Elías, estemos siempre conversando con el Señor como otros, como Pedro, Santiago y Juan, contemplando la gloria del Señor mientras todos juntos caminamos por fe en este valle hacia la montaña, la eterna Jerusalén. ¡Entonces vi-vamos esta Cuaresma con fe y rindámonos como si fuera la última!

Agradezco a todos los voluntarios y benefactores par-roquiales por compartir sus regalos incalculables, su valioso tiempo y su valiosa experiencia como discípulo misionero con los demás miembros de la parroquia y la comunidad. Mi invitación también es tomarse un tiempo en su apretada agenda para pasarla con Jesucristo. Puede ser todos los miércoles en la Inmaculada Concepción antes del Santísimo Sacramento o incluso asistir al Cursillo, un retiro espiritual de tres días. De esta manera, sus pensamientos se conver-tirán en los nuestros. Sus sentimientos se convertirán en los nuestros. Su misericordia y amor serán vividos y vividos por todos. Como dice San Pablo: “He sido crucificado con Cristo y ya no vivo, pero Cristo vive en mí. La vida que ahora vivo en el cuerpo, vivo por la fe en el Hijo de Dios, que me amó y se entregó a sí mismo por mí ”(Gál. 2:20).

Si hay algun feligrés o miembro de la comunidad que quiere que lo visite, por favor hágamelo saber.

El Señor, en su abundante misericordia, los bendice, sana y los fortalece. Confíen en el Señor; Yo digo, confíen en el Señor. ¡Paz!

P. German

Immaculate Conception Church, 63559 60th Ave., Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-4106 Email: ic.hartfordchurch@gmail.com

March Readings

Sat 16th: Deut 26:16-19; Matt 5:43-48 Sun 17th:Gen 15:5-18;Luke 9:28-36 Mon 18th:Dan 9:4-10; Luke 6:36-38 Tue 19th:2 Sam 7:4-16; Luke 2:41-51 Wed 20th:Jer 18:18-20; Matt 20:17-28 Thu 21st:Jer 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31 Fri 22nd:Gen 37:3-28; Matt 21:33-46 Sat 23rd: Mic 7:14-20; Luke 15:1-32 Sun 24th:Exod 3:1-15; Luke 13:1-9

March 23 4:00PM (IC) Lector: Gerry Martin E.M.H.C. Jill Brien; Marilyn Schultz

March 24 8:30AM (IC) Lector: Julie Beam E.M.H.C. Volunteers

10:15 (SH) Lector: Carol Clayton E.M.H.C. Jerry & Tammy Vorva; Dolores Brough Servers: Munoz, Nick Barr

12:00 PM Spanish (IC) Lector: Ernesto & Estela Llamas, Adali Brito E.M.H.C. Estela & Ernesto Llamas; Adali Brito; Mauricio & Celsa Loera. Servers: Jose Rios, Guadalupe Brito, Geovani Soriano

6:00 PM Lector: Volunteers E.M.H.C. Volunteers

Prayer Intentions:

Abel Jackson, Andy Rivers, Anna Hudson, Audrey Rayburn,

Camila Crespo, Constance Pensinger, Cristian Arizpe, Cristina Acevedo, Don Walantyn, Elia Zechiel, Esteban Saucedo, Eva Mancera, Felipe Gomez, Genevieve Bournay, Georgia Sikich, Ginny, Gonzalo Victoria, Higinia Cortez, Jesus Bravo, Joan Wolf, John Burnside. Juan Franco, Juan Reyes, Ken,Lea Bertuca, Liz Kurtzmann, Lori Guzman,Maria Aviles, Melissa Lara, Pat Welder, Petra Castillo, Prodigios Ville-gas, Raul Gomez Lazaro, Rose Greter, Ruth Morsaw Froberg, Sherry O’Donald, Steve Boutcher . “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Mt 1:28

BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL 2018/2019

I C S H Goal: $ 25,609 $17,169 Received: $ 19,553 $ 7,705 Balance: $ 6,056 $ 9,464

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PARISH COLLABORATIVE CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE:

Sacred Heart: Tuesdays 9:30 -10:00 AM Immaculate Conception: Saturdays 3:00—3:45PM . Or by appointment

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WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

Immaculate Conception Sunday 10

1st Collection: $ 2,983.27 BAA $505.17 Ash Wed $538.51 Food sale: $ 620.00

Sacred Heart Sunday 3 1st Collection: $ 2,775.87 Building Fund:$ 402.00 Priest Retirement $ 123.00 Breakfast $ 278.00 BAA $200 Sunday 10 1st Collection: $ 1,241.00

If you would like the Sanctuary light to burn for a week for a particular intention please contact the office at: 269-621-4106 or 269-427-7514

Word of Life / Palabra de Vida March 17: For adoptive fathers: May they reflect God’s constant, steady love as they embrace their roles of guardian, father, and protector; We pray to the Lord:

17 de Marzo: Por los padres adoptivos: que reflejen el amor constante y seguro de Dios al aceptar sus deberes como guardianes, padres y protectores; Rroguemos al Señor:

MASS STIPEND OFRENDA/ MISAS The stipend of the Mass is $10.00; this amount is established by the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Please call the parish office or put your petition in the basket. ————— El estipendio para ofrecer una Misa es de $10.00; esta cantidad esta establecida por la Diócesis de Kalamazoo. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o ponga su petición en la canasta.

Retiro Diocesano para Quinceañeras. 1– Reunirse con el Sacerdote 2– Después de haber hablado con el Sacerdote, elegir Una fecha y reservarla llamando al : 269-903-0197

Abril 13, 2019 (9 am - 1 pm) Lugar: Sacred Heart Parish 201 S. Walnut Street Bangor, MI 49013

Julio 20, 2019 (9 am - 1 pm) Lugar: Sacred Heart Parish 201 S. Walnut Street Bangor, MI 49013

Sep. 14, 2019 (9 am - 1pm) Lugar: Crowley Center St. Augustine Cathedral 542 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Immaculate Conception (IC) Sacred Heart (SH)

March 16 Saturda

4:00 PM (IC) Mass: Spe. Int. Quinn Family

March 17 Sunda 8:30AM; (IC) Mass + Eudelia Calderón Amado Sánchez Eloísa Rondan David Gamiño Req. By Teresa Gómez

10:15AM(SH) Mass Mass + DeeMerkel, Req. by Tom Merkel ; +Santos Garcia Rodriguez Req. by Family

12:00 PM (IC) Mass + Adan Hernandez. Req. by Georgina Hernandez.; Spe. Int. Juan Alberto Lorena David Saucedo. Req. By Teresa Gómez S.

6:00 PM (IC) Mass Pro Populo

March 18 Monda 9:00AM (IC) + Víctor Car men Cecilio Roberto Victorino Gómez, Req. By Teresa Gómez

March 19 Tuesda 9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service 9:00 AM (SH) 6:00 PM (IC)

March 20 Wednesda

9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service + Ado.

March 21 Thursda 9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service 9:00 AM (SH) Mass

March 22 Frida

9:00 AM (IC) Mass. + Eloísa Ismael, David y Raúl Saucedo Req. By Teresa Gómez S

March 23 Saturda 4:00 PM (IC) Mass: + Eudelia Calderón Amado Sánchez Eloísa Rondan David Gamiño Req. By Teresa Gómez S

March 24 Sunda 8:30AM; (IC) Mass Juan Alber to Lorena David Saucedo. Req. By Teresa Gómez S.

10:15AM(SH) Mass + Krzysztof Pach

12:00 PM (IC) Mass + Enedina Villa. Req. by Ilda Ortega

6:00 PM (IC) Mass Pro Populo

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