SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891 www.santaclaraparish.org

Palm Sunday Sunday, March 20, 2016

PASSION

T he word “passion” connotes deep, focused engagement. It also relates to passivity, interestingly. The deeply passionate person in the Gospel narrative

from Luke is Jesus. He appears passive, but he is not. He is wholly self-possessed and wholly present for the one day that begins on Thursday evening at his last meal with his apostles and ends with his bur-ial before sunset the next day. Then follows the long Sabbath silence. The narrative of the Passion is read whole and without pause on the Palm Sunday of the Passion. This story, found in each of the Gospels, is unchanging. We are the ones who change. Each year, we bring ourselves with another year’s history to hear and heed the story we so badly need. Life has its way with us, and we look again to the Passion narratives to learn to follow. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS

W hat day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply “Palm Sunday.” Not too long ago, to-

day was known as the “Second Sunday of the Passion,” and in 1970 it was renamed “Passion Sunday.” This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most re-cent incarnation, the name for this day includes both aspects of the cel-ebration: “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” In the United States today, most worshipers are provided with palm branches, alt-hough in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire structure of the week to come was revised even as the traditional name, “Holy Week,” was retained. The major benefit of the restructur-ing of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending until sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Christian life. Today, as you pon-der the Lord’s Passion, you may consider your response to so great a gift. Centuries ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Je-rusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church’s annual baptismal retreat: don’t be left out!——Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

P S O P Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor

Rev. Frank Cubas, Associate Pastor Rev. John Fahey, Re red

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Family

Mass, 5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

C Fridays 6:30pm

Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

A B S Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

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Every day 6am—8pm (closed on certain holidays)

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Parish Office (805) 487-3891 Emergency only (805) 890-5400

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Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm

Saturday 8am—4pm Sunday 8am—2pm

Office of Catechism Le y (805) 330-8217

Youth Ministry/Confirma on

Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

RCIA Program Jerome Be encourt (805) 302-1663

Santa Clara Elementary School

Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030

(805) 483-6935

REFLECTION FOR PALM SUNDAY

H is coming is a revelation, a radical, total rev-elation of God's holiness. "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God

of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory...". Precise-ly this Week which humanly speaking is filled to the brim with suffering, hu-miliation, despoliation, in a word, with the kenosis of God this Week contains the revelation of God's holiness, the culmination of world history. "Holy, Holy, Holy... Hosanna in the highest"....To em-brace the Cross on this day, to pass it from hand to hand, is a very eloquent gesture. It is like saying: Lord, we do not want to stay with you only at the time of the "Hosannas", but with your help we want to accompany you on the way of the Cross as did Mary, your mother and ours, and the Apostle John. Yes, O Lord, because "You have the words of eternal life" (Jn 6:68), and we have believed that precisely your Cross is the word of life, of eternal life! —EWTN

THE FEAST OF FEASTS

B eginning with the Easter Triduum as its source of light, the new age of the Resurrection fills the

whole liturgical year with its bril-liance. Gradually, on either side of this source, the year is transfigured by the liturgy. It really is a "year of the Lord's favor." The economy of salvation is at work within the framework of time, but since its fulfill-ment in the Passover of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the culmination of history is anticipat-ed "as a foretaste," and the kingdom of God enters into our time. Therefore Easter is not simply one feast among others, but the "Feast of feasts," the "Solemnity of solemnities," just as the Eucharist is the "Sacrament of sacraments" (the Great Sacrament). St. Athanasius calls Easter "the Great Sunday" and the Eastern Churches call Holy Week "the Great Week." The mystery of the Resurrection, in which Christ crushed death, permeates with its powerful energy our old time, until all is subjected to him. Catholic Catechism 1168-1169.

TODAY’S READINGS

Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40). First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm — My God, my God, why have you aban-

doned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion according to Luke (Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21- 33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33 -34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16- 21Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15- 16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1- 2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4- 7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3 -4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22- 23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1 -9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

SCES NOW ENROLLING

S anta Clara Elementary, your parish school, is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year for

Transitional Kindergarten (4 year olds) through 8th grade. Applications are available in the school office, Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm. A Catholic education gives your child the faith and knowledge to succeed in life. Do you want your child to have an advantage for life? Do you want a school where faith and knowledge come together? Then, Santa Clara Elementary School in Oxnard is your answer. Santa Clara Elementary School, established in 1901, has 115 years of academic excellence. We have faith-based curriculum, credentialed/Master Degree teachers, fine arts, physical education, computer edu-2

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cation in each classroom, a Computer Lab, Sacramen-tal preparation, spiritual retreats, Christian service opportunities, weekly school Masses and financial assistance. For more information, vis it www.scesoxnard.org or call (805) 483-6935. VENTURA GOOD FRIDAY WALK FOR LIFE

A ll Ventura County Parishes are encouraged to participate in the 14th Annual Good Friday Walk for Life on Friday, March 25th.

Where: Sacred Heart 10800 Henderson Rd. to Planned Parenthood 5400 Ralston. Arrive: 8:30 in the parking lot at Sacred Heart. Fr. O’Sullivan will give a blessing. Leave: 9:00 PROMPTLY. Walk: 5 miles to Planned Parenthood. Shuttle: A shuttle follows along with water and a ride for those may need it. If you leave your car at Sa-cred Heart the shuttle will give you a ride back to SH at the close of the Prayer Walk. If you would like to be part of these shuttles or if you have any questions please call Mary or Robert Bagdazian 525-9203. Signs: No graphic signs as children will be present.

ST. JOHN’S SEMINARY OPEN HOUSE

O n Saturday, April 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Seminary will host its annual Open House. Guests

will be able to tour the campus and meet Seminarians. If coming in a large group, participants are asked to car-pool, as parking is limited. Light re-freshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Seminary at (805) 482-2755. The Seminary’s website is: http://www.stjohnsem.edu

For more information on the Holy Year of Mercy, visit the LA Archdiocese website: www.seekmercy.org.

All effective changes to the St. Vincent de Paul ministry at Santa Clara

can be read on the Parish website: www.santaclaraparish.org

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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, MARCH 21 Manuel & Socorro Leon-Birthday

Don Widmayer-Birthday Martin Torres-Birthday

All Souls in Purgatory-Special Intention

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Terry Salinas-Birthday

Domingo Barragan Martinez-Deceased Lucy Mordano Antonio-Deceased

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Carl Taylor-Deceased

Betty Lopez-Special Intention Joseph Bauer-Special Intention

Rev. Fr. Robert Altier-Special Intention Teodosia Oesmer Loyola 80th -Birthday

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Josefina Guzman-Deceased

Elisa Fortuno Ladlaw-Death Anniversary

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Michael J. McCulloch-Deceased

Ramon & Salome Ramos-Death Anniversary Lupe Barbosa-Death Anniversary

Jack & Mary Holben-Deceased/Birthday

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Raul Cerda Gomez-Deceased

Howard Sitton-Death Anniversary Joe Luna-Death Anniversary

7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Jose Luis Saldana-Cumpleaños Ofelia Tovar (80)-Cumpleaños

Gonzalo Parra-Intención Especial

6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS Anthony Kim-Health & Wellbeing Angela Kim-Health & Wellbeing

John & Diane Shim-Health & Wellbeing

8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Patti Ryan-Deceased

Pastor Oandasan Giron-Deceased Gregorio Morla-Death Anniversary

Peggy Carrol-Special Intention Arthur Philo-Deceased

Juanita Samaniego-Death Anniversary

10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Antonio Rocha-Deceased

Maria Luz Rocha & Family-Thanksgiving Antonia & Luis Rosas-Deceased

Asencion Gregorio Martinez-Deceased Josefa & Lineo Rosas-Deceased Erlinda Sanchez-Thanksgiving

Corazon Aranas-Health & Wellbeing

7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Guadalupe Jose Hernandez-Difunto(a)

Paulino e Inez Alcanta-Difuntos Gonzalo Parra-Intención Especial

DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH Diáconos sirviendo nuestra parroquia

Dn. Jerome Bettencourt (Kara) Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED/OFICINA DE IGLESIA CERRADA March 27 (Easter)/ 27 de marzo (Pasqua)

PASIÓN

L a palabra “pasión” conlleva un profundo y determinado compromiso. Pero es interesante que

también tiene relación a la pasi-vidad. La persona profundamen-te apasionada del relato evan-gélico de Lucas es Jesús. Parece pasivo pero no lo es. Está total-mente consciente de sí mismo y totalmente presente al día que comienza el jueves por la noche en su última cena con los apóstoles y termina con su entierro antes de la puesta del sol el día siguiente. Entonces le sigue el largo silencio del sábado. El relato de la pasión se lee entero y sin pausa el Domingo de Ramos en la Pasión. Esta histo-ria, que se encuentra en cada uno de los evangelios, no cambia. Somos nosotros los que cambiamos. Cada año, nos presentamos con otro año de historia para escuchar y hacerle caso a esta historia que tanta fal-ta nos hace. La vida nos traquetea y de nuevo volve-mos a los relatos de la Pasión para aprender a se-guirle. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

L a liturgia oficial de la Iglesia para el Domin-go de Ramos es algo para-dójica. Entramos proclaman-

do Hosannas con cantos y vítores y al poco tiempo estamos gritando: “¡crucifícalo, crucifícalo!” Según el rito la lectura del Evangelio y la consagración de la Eucaristía se ha-cen dentro del templo, pero se comienza afuera del templo con la bendición de los ramos. En Estados Uni-dos y otros países latinoamericanos se usan palmas en lugar de ramos. En Europa, normalmente, se usan ramos de olivos. Últimamente en Colombia para pro-teger la palma de cera del Quindío, se les ha pedi-do a los fieles que usen ramitas de plantas o ramos de flores. Estoy de acuerdo hay que proteger el am-biente, pero admito que prefiero las palmas, ya que es difícil poner un ramo de olivo o de flores detrás de una imagen sagrada colgada en la pared. Esta es una costumbre latina que nos recuerda que los “hosannas” y el “crucifícalo” del domingo de ramos nos acompañan todos los días del año.—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

REFLEXIÓN DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD

"Y o te digo, Pedro, que antes que el gallo cante esta noche, me negarás tres ve-ces" (Lucas 22:34) ¿Cuantas veces has

oído a alguien hacer un comentario despreciativo acerca de Jesús o de la fe católica? ¿Cómo reaccio-nas? ¿Te mantienes callado para no causar proble-mas o lo que es peor, porque no quieres que tus ami-gos o familiares piensen de ti negativamente? Reza para tener la valentía de hablar e iniciar un diálogo respetuoso.

EL TRIDUO

E l triduo comienza con la misa vespertina de la cena del Señor, alcanza su cima en la vigilia pascual y

se cierra con las vísperas del do-mingo de pascua. Esta unificación de la celebración pascual es más acorde con el espíritu del Nuevo Testamento y con la tradición cristiana primitiva. El mismo Cristo, cuando aludía a su pasión y muerte, nunca las disociaba de su resurrección. En el evange-lio del miércoles de la segunda semana de cuaresma (Mt 20,17-28) habla de ellas en conjunto: "Lo conde-narán a muerte y lo entregarán a los gentiles para que se burlen de él, lo azoten y lo crucifiquen, y al tercer día resucitará". Es significativo que los padres de la Iglesia, tanto san Ambrosio como san Agustín, conciban el triduo pascual como un todo que incluye el sufrimiento de Jesús y también su glorificación. El obispo de Milán, en uno de sus escritos, se refiere a los tres santos días (triduum illud sacrum) como a los tres días en los cuales sufrió, estuvo en la tumba y resucitó, los tres días a los que se refirió cuando dijo: "Destruid este templo y en tres días lo reedificaré". San Agustín, en una de sus cartas, se refiere a ellos como "los tres sacratísimos días de la crucifixión, se-pultura y resurrección de Cristo". —ACI Prensa

LECTURAS DE HOY

Evangelio para la procesión de los ramos — ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Lucas 19:28-40) Primera lectura — A pesar de mi sufrimientos no quedaré confundido. No me siento avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7). Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has aban-donado? (Salmo 22 [21]).

IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA

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Domingo de Ramos — Marzo 20, 2016

Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11). Evangelio — El recuento de la pasión de Cristo se-gún san Lucas (Lucas 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1- 11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del crisma: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Ap 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12- 13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1— 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8- 11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16- 17, 22-23; Lc 24:1-12 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16- 17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Lc 24:1-12

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