PPPARISHARISHARISH VVVISIONISIONISION SSSTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT One God, One people in Christ, One community of love guided by the Holy Spirit to impact lives.

Un Dios, Un pueblo en Cristo, Una comunidad de amor guiada por el Espíritu Santo para impactar vidas.

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITY

Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Sesinando “Jun” Cajucom, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Sagayaraj Emmanuel, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adrianus Budhi, MSC, In Residence Deacon John De Gano Deacon Richard Heames

Ministry Center: 7005 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Church: 3680 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92506

Parish Office: 951.781.9855 Fax: 951.781.3061 Rectory: 951.683.0800 School: 951.684.1091 Visit us online: www.stcofa.org www.facebook.com/stcofa @stcofa / #stcofa

Confessions Saturday: 3:30-5:00 pm Daily Upon Request

Sick Calls (M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm): 951.781.9855 Sick Calls (after hours): 951.683.0800 x 25

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am 8:30 am 10:15 am (Interpreted for Deaf) 12:00 noon (Gospel Choir) 1:45 pm (Español) 5:15 pm (Life Teen) Daily: 8:00 am (Monday - Saturday) 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s): 5:30 pm (Vigil); 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Español)

Novena to the Sacred Heart First Friday at 8:30 am Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday at 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after 8:00 am Mass until 8:00 am on Saturday

VIGÉSIMO PRIMER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

26 DE AGOSTO DE 2018

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 26, 2018

WEEK AT A GLANCE PAGE 2 AUGUST 26, 2018

SUNDAY - DOMINGO 8/26 6:30 am Intentions of Auxiliadora Brandao 8:30 am Jack Hughes † 10:15 am James H. Mullen † 12:00 pm Hildelisa Toscano † 1:45 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 5:15 pm Deceased Members of DeLeon-Mandeville Fam. MONDAY - LUNES 8/27 8:00 am Intentions of Araceli Lopez TUESDAY - MARTES 8/28 8:00 am Intentions of Daniel Matus WEDNESDAY - MIÉRCOLES 8/29 8:00 am Intentions of Father Ed THURSDAY - JUEVES 8/30 8:00 am Intentions of Erika Ramirez FRIDAY - VIERNES 8/31 8:10 am Ramon Santos † SATURDAY - SÁBADO 9/01 8:00 am Maria Garcia † 10:00 am At AVW—Marie Quinn † 5:15 pm Intentions of Claudia Towne SUNDAY - DOMINGO 9/02 6:30 am Emily Boyd † 8:30 am Bruce Terlep † 10:15 am Intentions of Eugene Murphy 12:00 pm Marion June Schmidt † 1:45 pm Intentions of Alexandre Brandao 5:15 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners

† Symbolizes Soul of Deceased

LITURGY CORNER MASS INTENTIONS - INTENCIÓNES DE MISAS

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AMessagefromtheParishOf ice:As good stewards of God’s Church, please respect all property within the church and please do not misuse the offering envelopes or leave trash in the pews. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please remember to put the Journeysong Missals back in the slots and on their side once you have finished using the missal. Thank you.

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading — The L , our God, protected us along our entire journey (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm— Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). SecondReading — Christ nourishes and cherishes the church because we are members of his body (Ephesians 5:21-32 [5:2a, 25-32]). Gospel — We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:60-69). The English translation of the Psalm Responses fromLectionaryforMass© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

August26-TWENTY-FIRSTSUNDAYINORDINARYTIMEAugust27-St. Monica August28-St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church August29-The Passion of St. John the Baptist Nowthatweareapproachingthecompletionofournewbaptismalfontandambry,pleaseplantojoinusfortheblessingofboth.HisExcellency,BishopBarneswilljoinusforourSaturdayVigilMass,September8that5:15pmduringwhichhewillblessthebaptismalfontaswellastheambry.Theambrywhichholdsourholyoils,wasconstructedfromourparish’soriginalbaptismalfont.How itting!We will begin again our evening weekday Masses starting Tuesday, September 4th. Masses during the week until next Memorial Day will be 8:00 am and 5:30 pm. If you are interested in becoming a reader for one of the weekday Masses, please contact the Liturgy Of ice at liturgyof ice24@yahoo.com or 951-683-0800 ext. 14.

As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. — Joshua 24:15b

The Parish Offices will be closed

Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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STEWARDSHIP . . .Thank you for supporting your parish, St. Catherine of Alexandria!

Brothers and Sisters,

On this 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time it is me to take a stand. Just like the faithful in today’s first reading and the disciples in the gospel, we must decide if we really believe things that are beyond our human understanding. When we pray the Creed today, take note of all that we believe.

As I was preparing to write to you this week, I came across a short story about an old church that had been replaced by a new building. The only indica on of what the old church building had been was a faded and ta ered remnant of a wayside pulpit no ce with this message on it, “Choose God, Choose Life.” These four simple words-“Choose God, Choose Life”- are a summary of the Bible’s message. They are also a summary of the theme that runs through our readings today.

In our first reading Joshua calls the people together at Shechem and delivers a very moving speech. Joshua calls them to “choose today whom you wish to serve.” Was it to be the Lord God who brought them out of slavery in Egypt or the pagan Canaanite Gods? Joshua says to the people: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The people reply: “We too will serve the Lord for he is our God.” They choose God, they choose life.

Our second reading can be problema cal, but it is important not to miss the analogy St. Paul is trying to make. Christ is to the church he says, as husbands are to be to their wives. Just as a man or a woman chooses a wife or a husband due to love, so did Christ choose and took us to himself.

The gospel too centers on choice. Last week Jesus spoke plainly about the Eucharist, ending with the words: “anyone who eats this bread will live forever.” This is too much for some of his followers. This is intolerable language they say. How could anyone accept it? Jesus agrees but he does not go back on what he’s said, not even when “many of his disciples le him.” He turns to the Twelve and asks, “Do you also want to leave?” He knows he could lose his closest friends over his teaching about Eucharist. Peter has a wonderful response: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” They trust Jesus: They choose God; they choose eternal life.

Truth becomes in the deepest of friendships a dividing line. The path of truth becomes too narrow for company. We need the courage to walk alone. Our friendship with Jesus and others must be based on truth. Jesus did not nego ate or compromise the truth of his doctrine with those who were leaving him. There are truths in the teaching of Jesus that are non-nego able. One of the risks that we all run today is to want an a la carte Chris anity which allows us to pick and choose, a customized Jesus; a Jesus who fits in with our likes and dislikes; a Jesus whom we find comfortable and convenient.

As each one of us comes to communion, the priest or minister holds up the host and says: “The Body of Christ.” All we see and taste is a wafer of bread and yet as we look at the host we say, “Amen.” A ny word, yet so full of meaning. It is our “yes”, our “I do believe”, our act of faith. We believe this is the body of Christ. The Eucharist is above all the sacrament of faith; it is our total commitment to Jesus. We are making a decisive choice: we choose God, we choose life.

Faithful

2018 DDF SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES—SEPTEMBER 1 & 2 Please use the brightyellowenvelopelocated in the pews for your donation. Thank you for your support!DonatingtoDDFsupportsyourChurchandMinistries.

Actual Collection

Budgeted Collection

August 5th 16,340.07$ 16,500.00$

August 12th 15,749.48$ 16,500.00$

August 19th 18,023.89$ 16,500.00$

Actual Collection 125,142.52$ Budgeted Collection 134,500.00 YTD Collection Shortfall ($9,357.48)

Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019Summary of Weekly Sunday Offering

August 19, 2018

Thank you for your continued support.

DDF Assessment 98,600$

Less: Pledges Made 87,596 Total Pledges shortfall 11,004$

DDF Assessment 98,600$ Less: Pledge Payments 77,963

Total Payable to the Diocese 20,637$

Number of donors 426Parishioner's participation % 14%

2018 Diocesan Development FundAugust 19, 2018

PLEASE SUPPORT DDF-2018.

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4 AUGUST 26, 2018

JUVENILEHALLANDJAILMINISTRYJUVENILEHALLANDJAILMINISTRY“forIwasinprison.....andyouvisitedme.”

What are we doing as Christians to help touch the lives of young people and adults who are serving time in facilities near our parish and who will be eventually returning to our neighborhoods and churches? Pope Francis has challenged us directly to minis-ter to the incarcerated and has led by example. Currently we have a need for Catholic Volunteers to help facilitate Liturgies of the Word and/or faith sharing groups at the Riverside Juvenile Hall and at the Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside. Men and women interested in volunteering at the Juvenile Hall should contact Pam Lucero at (951) 784-7642, and men interested in volunteer-ing at the County Jail should contact Bob Ferrett at (951) 697-7733 and women should contact Virginia Coriddi at (714) 813-2802.

FEED THE HUNGRY FEED THE HUNGRY FEED THE HUNGRY MINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRY Did you know that St. Catherine’s Feed the Hun-gry Ministry has provided over 12,000 meals to the

homeless over the last five years?

This has all been made possible by the incredi-ble volunteers and the very kind donations from the St. Catherine’s Parishioners who so generously donate to keep this operation going.

If you would like to donate your time, please contact Greg Ford at 951-743-8042.

You can also participate by putting a donation in an envelope and writing “Feed the Hungry” on the outside and dropping it in the collection basket at Mass. Remember, this is an act of mercy and you will be following the words Jesus said: “When I was hungry you fed me.”

ISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRY If you and your family have time to share with

the residents at Valencia Gardens Health Care Center, come join us for their Ice Cream Social and Bingo on September 16th at 2:00 pm. They love to see the children. We’ll have

music and serve treats! For more information call Diana 781-9855 ext. 18 or Walter 201-7465.

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWS The mobile clinic will be at St. Catherine’s school from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm for adult clients on Saturday,September1,2018.Free Adult Medical care is offered, labs and meds are as low-cost as possible. Patients sign in on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information or to volunteer visit their website at www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

VINCENTIAN CORNER

Vincentiansgooutinteamsofatleast2volunteerstovisitthoseinneedthroughoutourcity.Doyouhaveafewhoursaweekormonthtospendspread-ingthelightofChrist?Webringnon-perishablefooditemsandspendtime

listeningandprayingwiththosewevisit.SometimesweareabletoassistwithapastdueUtilitybillorasmallportionofrent.Itisamazingthatwealwaysreceivefarmorethanwegiveduringourhomevisits. Please contact Robert Lucero at (951) 784-7642 if you are interested in joining St. Vincent de Paul and bring Christ’s love and compassion to the poor.

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Broken Hearts-One Weekend at a Time.

Helen Keller once said: “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you, shall form an invincible host against difficul es.” Some mes situa ons and decisions from the past can make us feel disconnected and alone. If you have emo onal or spiritual wounds as a result of a past abor on, please consider a ending our upcoming English speaking Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat September 7-9, 2018. It’s an opportunity for women and men to experience God’s love and mercy as He touches each wound with his healing grace. Lives are restored and peace is found. Par cipa on is strictly confi-den al. For more informa on, please contact Mary Huber at 909-475-5353 or visit the website Rachelsvineyard.org.

TRUST I may trust Jesus too little, but I can never trust him too much. —Anonymous

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TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer, call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline 1-888-206-9090

PARA REPORTAR EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090

“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY” Have you ever had a question about our faith or for our priests and deacons? On our website, we're starting a new feature called “Ask the Clergy.” If you have a question, you can submit it online at http://www.stcofa.net/ask-the-clergy.html. The form to submit will be at the bottom of the page. Every month, we will feature a new question with our clergy's responses.

Please pray for our beloved dead . . . Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

and let perpetual light shine upon them. Barbara Stottlemire Ronda Jean Block

. . . May they rest in peace

BBBEREAVEMENTEREAVEMENTEREAVEMENT/G/G/GRIEFRIEFRIEF SSSUPPORTUPPORTUPPORT MMMINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY

ST. CATHERINE’S GRIEF PROCESS

Losing a loved one is never easy, and going through the process of mourning the loss of your loved one can sometimes

feel over-whelming.

In an effort to try to get through this difficult and sometimes challenging time, our ministry is offering an 8 week bereavement sessions called the “Good Grief Process.” This group is designed to help par-ticipants work through the grieving process by walking the path of healing with others who have been there too.

In September you can attend the morning sessions at 10:00 am or the evening sessions at 6:30 pm. If you will be joining us and for information regarding the first session, call 951-781-9855 ext. 18. (A one-time donation of $20 is requested to cover the cost of books and handout materials.)

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING If you are a student 10 years or older and would like to become an Altar Server, there will be a training session for you on Monday, September 10 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm or Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the church.

For more information and to sign up please call 781-9855 ext. 18.

S .C I Y T B A EXTRAORDINARYMINISTEXTRAORDINARYMINISTEXTRAORDINARYMINISTERERER

OFHOLYCOMMUNIONOFHOLYCOMMUNIONOFHOLYCOMMUNIONIf you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion there will be a

training session on Tuesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm or Friday, September 28th at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm in church. You need to fulfill the requirements before attending the session. Please contact the Liturgy Office at (951) 683-0800 ext. 14 for more information.

RECERTIFICATION OF EMHCRECERTIFICATION OF EMHCRECERTIFICATION OF EMHC

The session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who need to be recertified will be Thursday, September 13th at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the church. Call 781-9855 ext. 18 if you need more information regarding recertification.

ALTAR SERVER GATHERING and APPRECIATION DAY

8.11.2018

EDUCATION / FORMATION PAGE 6 AUGUST 26, 2018

OURLADYOFFATIMAPRAYERGROUPThe World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army, is the official voice of the Catholic Church on the apparitions, history, and spirituality of Fatima. JoinusMondays,6:15pm-7:15pm,inthefamilychapeltotheleftofthealtar,to learn how you can change the world and bring our Lady's peace plan to life and then pray it for an hour. Contact Elissa Fruciano at 951.689.5328 if you would like more information.

RCIA INQUIRY OnbreakforthemonthofAugust,

meetingswillbegininSeptember.Thankyou.

IN-CLASS BIBLE STUDY You are invited to an in-class Bible Study

of the New Testament Gospels with Dr. Bob Ferrett

Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:15 pm Ministry Center—Spirituality Room

7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 September 13: Mark 1:1-1:45

AT HOME OVER THE INTERNET BIBLE STUDY

If you are unable to attend the in-class session you can join the Bible Study from home over the Internet using a comput-er, tablet or smartphone on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Please e-mail Dr. Ferrett (robert_ferrett@yahoo.com) to let him know you want to join the Bible Study using the Internet and he will e-mail you the information you need. Call 951-697-7733 if you have any questions.

CATHOLIC 201CATHOLIC 201 Starts September 12, 2018

Wednesday Mornings - 9:30 am to 11:30 am TRUE REFORMERS - The Catholic Reformation

St. Charles Borromeo St. Teresa of Avila St. Francis de Sales

A video presentation by Augustine Institute followed by dis-cussion of three great Saints over three consecutive weeks.

Followed by CATHOLIC CATECHISM FOR ADULTS

Starts October 3, 2018 Meet Wednesday Mornings at 9:30 am for prayer, reading and lively discussion.

We will break for holidays and finish in June. Adult Catho-lics and non-Catholics are welcome for one or all sessions.

Catholic approved reference & reading materials: United States Adult Catholic Catechism, The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible.

Meetings held at St. Catherine’s Ministry Center—Room 2 7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506

For information: Bev at babromley@yahoo.com or call 951-689-1710 and leave a message with your number.

YouareinvitedtojoinaCATHOLICBIBLESTUDYGROUP

StartsSeptember11,2018MeetTuesdayMornings-10:00amtoNoon

TakealongguidedwalkthroughtheOldTestamentwithaneyetoJesus’andourHebrew/Jewishrootsandthe

relationshipoftheOldtoNewTestament. This Fall we will be studying and discussing the giving of the Ten Commandments and the rest of The Law. All meetings begin and end in prayer. MeetingsheldattheYouthHouse 6956 Nixon Street, Riverside, CA 92506 For more information: babromley@yahoo.com or call Bev at 951-689-1710

HOSPITALITY MINISTRYHOSPITALITY MINISTRYHOSPITALITY MINISTRY The Hospitality Ministry is looking for new members to help serve coffee and donuts after the Sunday 8:30 am and 10:15 am Masses. Hospitality to begin after Labor Day. Individuals, couples, families and friends are all welcome. This fun ministry requires about 2 hours a month service with summers off. For more information about volunteering your time, please call Emmerson and Nayeli Quiroz at 951.990.8686.

FORMATION / PARISH LIFE PAGE 7 AUGUST 26, 2018

Katherine Aguilar - 781.9855 ext. 28 Lance Wiseman - 781.9855 ext. 14

All HighAll High--SchoolSchool--Age Youth LIFE NIGHTAge Youth LIFE NIGHT

Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. after LIFE TEEN Massafter LIFE TEEN Mass

LIFETEEN(highschoolageteen)Tonight,8/26—MovieNight!Tonight, at the Youth House join us for tasty snacks and a fun ilm. Bring your friends too! Fun starts at 7:00 pm. NextWeek,9/2— NoLifeNight.Please visit our Youth Minis-try table after Mass today – consider becoming a core team member! Happy Labor Day! Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the ParishHallor the YouthHouse,6956NixonDr.,Riverside.AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURSThe Con irmation of ice is looking for someone willing to do light sorting, cleaning and of ice iling during the school year. If you are interested, please contact Lance for more information. For other service opportunities, please contact Lance at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISERSavetheDate:E-WasteCollectionSaturday&Sunday,December1&2,2018from9:00amto3:00pmbothdaysatRMCparkinglotnexttotheChurch. For other upcoming events please contact Lance. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to 6th—8th graders in private or public schools. On break for the summer, meetings will start again in October. For more infor-mation please contact Katherine Aguilar at 781-9855 x 28. CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation—ALLMake-Ups and required work for 1st year is due by September 1st to the of ice. Please contact Lance with any questions.2ndYearofCon irmation—ReminderAllMake-Ups and required work for 1st and 2nd years is due by September 1st to the of ice. Please contact Lance with any questions. Registration:IfyouhavenotregisteredpleasecontactLance781-9855ext.14,classeswillbegininearlySeptember. Our Con irmation process is a three year program, starting in 9th grade, con irming in 11th grade, this includes public or any private schools. Please contact Lance Wiseman with any ques-tions.

F F I S N C (T )

Do you have just two hours to give on Wednesdays for our parish children? The Faith Formation Staff and Parish need YOU to help these children pre-pare for receiving their Sacraments,

learn about our Roman Catholic Traditions, live out the Gospel and journey in our faith together. The rewards are many. Please pray to see if our Lord is calling you to this Ministry. If interested or for questions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25. **Please note any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volunteer will need to follow cer-tain guidelines and training before being allowed to help. Please don't let this turn you away. It's for the safety of all involved.

St. Catherine’s Sunday Pre-School and Children’s Homily need volunteers!!

Children’s Pre-School (ages 3 – 5) Volunteers can help in class during 8:30 and 10:15 morning masses, assist in teaching the students faith-based lesson/craft & help with snack-time. Sunday Pre-School is on a rotation schedule, so even volunteering once a month can make a differ-ence! Children’s Homily (1st grade – 6th grade) This rewarding ministry is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning mass. Volunteers teach children “Liturgy of the Word” at their level of understanding while parents attend mass in church. Training provided with each ministry & schedules are flexi-ble. This is your opportunity to serve the church community! All volunteers must comply with Diocesan Volunteer Policy. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Rachel @ 781-9855 x 26.

ALL PARISHES MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE Are you interested in bowling this Winter? Come and join us for an all parishes mixed bowling league.

When: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Where: Arlington Lanes - 7100 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92503 Information meeting: September 5th at 6:30 pm. Pizza and drinks will be served at the meeting and 2 free games of bowling after the meeting. Contact: Pat at 951-687-6609 or 951-660-3919.

COME OUT AND JOIN US!

REFLEXION/PASTORAL SOCIAL PÁGINA 8 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2018

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura— Josue urge a los israelitas a que sir-van a Dios o a los otros dioses. Ellos escogieron al Senor (Josue 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Salmo— Gusten y vean que bueno es el Senor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segundalectura— Pablo re lexiona como los esposos y esposas deberan darse amor y reverencia mutua (Efesios 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]). Evangelio— Despues de hablar de dar su carne a comer, muchos de los discıpulos de Jesus se alejaron. Los doce escogieron permanecer con el; “Maestro, ¿a quien acudi-remos?” (Juan 6:60-69) Salmo responsorial:LeccionarioHispanoamericanoDominical © 1970, Comision Episcopal Espanola. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: 2 Tes 1:1-5, 11-12; Sal 96 (95):1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 2 Tes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Miercoles: 2 Tes 3:6-10, 16-18; Sal 128 (127):1-2, 4-5; Mc 6:17-29 Jueves: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Sal 145 (144):2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Sabado: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Sal 33 (32):12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Sant 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mc 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

2018COLECTADE“DDF”SELLEVARAACABOELPRÓXIMOFINDESEMANA—1y2deseptiembrePor favor use el sobre amarillo que se encuentra en las bancas para su donacion al Fondo del Desarollo Diocesano. SudonaciónalDDFapoyasuIglesiayMinisterios.¡Graciasporsudonación!

Vigésimo Primer Domingo Ordinario

ESPÍRITU Y VIDA “Esta frase es difícil, ¿quién la puede creer?

Aquellas personas que han estado siguiendo a Jesús escuchan la enseñanza de comer su carne y beber su sangre, palabras que escuchamos en el Evangelio del domingo pasado, confusas y difíciles de creer. Hay católicos que ingenuamente creen que nuestra Eucaristía únicamente es algo simbólico del Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo. Pero Jesús no nos mandó comer este símbolo de su cuerpo y sangre. Él dijo, “Esto es mi cuerpo” y “Esta es mi sangre”.

“¿Esto te sorprende?” De hecho, parece que esto sorprendió a muchos de sus seguidores, los discípulos menos que cualquier otro. Refiriéndonos a otra acción futura que sería difícil de creer, Jesús dice: “¿Qué pasaría si vieran al Hijo del Hombre ascender a donde estaba antes?” No se dice algo más de la Ascensión en este momento, pero él está enseñándoles poco a poco cómo aceptar algo que parece difícil de creer.

NO TE VAYAS

Jesús enseña que “nadie puede venir a mí a menos que mi Padre se lo permita”. Jesús explica estas creencias difíciles al decirles que “el espíritu . . . da de vida, mientras que la carne no sirve de nada. Las pala-

bras que yo les he dicho son Espíritu y vida”. Es en el Espíritu que verdaderamen-te creemos, y si creemos solo en la carne, nunca entenderemos o podremos creer lo que parece imposible. Eso requiere de fe, y la fe es un don de Dios. Porque ellos no pueden entender esto, muchos lo dejan de seguir, por lo que Jesús les pregunta a los Doce: “¿ustedes también me van a dejar?” Pero la fe de los

seguidores más cercanos es suficientemente sólida para mantenerse en lo que literalmente es imposible de en-tender. Pedro responde por los Doce: “Maestro, ¿a dónde iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna”.

Los apóstoles creyeron que Jesús es el Cristo, “el Santo de Dios”. ¿Podemos aceptar el don de la fe lo suficiente para creer? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

CASAS AL SERVICIO DE DIOS Antiguamente, la palabra “familia” tenía un significado muy amplio. Cuando Josué habla hoy de que su familia servirá al Señor, no se refería solo a las perso-nas que vivían dentro de sus paredes ni a sus parientes de sangre o políticos; se refería a los esclavos o criados y sus familias y cualquier persona que estuviera en deuda con él por algún motivo. Incluso su ganado y demás bienes debían consagrarse a servir a Dios. En nuestro mundo, valoramos mucho la libertad de los individuos para elegir de qué manera vivir y no se nos ocurriría poner a nuestras mascotas al servicio de Dios. Pero, al discernir nuestra vocación como discípulos bautizados en Cristo, llegamos a comprender la diversidad de las “familias” de nuestra vida: la manera en que obramos con nuestros cónyuges, hijos, compañeros de habitación o con quien sea que vivamos; nuestro comportamiento con los vecinos o en público ya que cada día nos topamos con muchos “extraños” en los negocios o en la calle, quienes de repente se convierten en “el vecino”. ¿De qué manera podemos usar nuestro tiempo, recursos o dones con fines desinteresa-dos en vez de con el fin de obtener algún beneficio personal? Sin importar en qué clase de vida demos testimonio de la Buena Nueva, todos tenemos una “familia” que debe consagrarse al servicio del Señor, nuestro Dios. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2018

GRUPOASCECIS Es un grupo familiar de Evangelizacion; nos reunimos a compartir y re lexionar, la Palabra de Dios, los Sacramen-tos y documentos de la Iglesia. Con el proposi-to de fortalecer nuestra Fe y crecer en el Amor de Dios. Nosreunimostodosloslunesde7:00-9:00pmenlaCasadelosJóvenes-6956NixonSt.Riverside92506.Contactar: Alberto Macıas (951) 850-9606 ELGRUPODEORACIÓNCARISMÁTICORosario, Alabanzas, Oracion

¡VenTeInvitamos!Te esperamos todos los viernesde 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el Salon Espiritual. CentrodeMinisterios7005BrocktonAve.Riverside92506Contactar: Amanda Robles (951) 227-5890

COMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADECOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADECOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADEPEQUEÑASCOMUNIDADESDEFELos invitamos todos los lunes de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salon 2 del Centro de Minis-terios-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Estudiamos las lecturas dominicales–re lexionamos y compartimos nuestra fe. Las pequenas comunidades son un signo visible de la mision de Jesus en el mundo. Buscan activamente formas de servicio para el crecimiento espiritual: Individual y Parroquial. Contactar: Marıa Lozano al 951-314-7010

INFORMACIÓN LITÚRGICA

26deagosto-VIGÉSIMOPRIMERDOMINGO DELTIEMPOORDINARIO27deagosto-Santa Monica 28deagosto-San Agustın, Obispo y Doctor de la Iglesia 29deagosto-La Pasion de San Juan Bautista Ahoraqueestamosacercandoalaterminacióndenues-tranuevapilabautismalyarmario(santosóleos),porfavorplaneeacompañarnosparalabendicióndeam-bos.SuExcelencia,elObispoBarnesnosacompañaraparanuestramisadeVigilia,8deseptiembrealas5:15pmdurantelacualbendecirálapilabautismalasícomoelarmario.Elarmario,quecontienenuestrossantosóleos,fueconstruidodelapilabautismalinfantilorigi-naldenuestraiglesia.¡Quéapropiado!Comenzaremos de nuevo nuestras Misas de la tarde de lunes a viernes a partir el martes, 4 de septiembre. Las misas durante la semana, hasta el próximo Día de los Caídos, serán a las 8:00 am y 5:30 pm. Si le interesa ser un lector, en inglés, de una de las Misas de los días de semana, co-muníquese con la Oficina de Liturgia a liturgyoffice24@yahoo.com o llame al 951-683-0800 ext. 14.

MINISTERIO DE SALUD

La clínica móvil está disponible el 1 de septiembre de 2018 de 8:30 am a 2:00 pm para pacientes adultos, en el patio trasero de la escuela de St. Catherine, cerca de las mesas de picnic. Se ofrece cuidado médico para adultos, laboratorio y medicamento de bajo costo, los pacientes serán atendidos conforme lleguen y se registren. Necesitamos ayuda urgen-te de intérpretes y traductores de es-pañol a inglés. Para más información (voluntarios) visite: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

FORMACIÓN PARA EL MINISTRO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN (EMHC) ¡Está interesado en ser un mi-nistro extraordinario de la Sa-grada Comunión? Habrá una sesión de entrenamien-to el martes, 11 de septiembre de 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm o viernes, 28 de septiembre de 1:00 pm—3:00 pm en la Iglesia. Es necesario cumplir con los requisitos antes de asistir a esta sesión. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Liturgia (951) 683-0800 ext. 14 para obtener más infor-mación.

RE-CERTIFICACIÓN PARA EMHC La sesión para los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión que necesitan ser re-certificados será el jueves, 13 de septiembre de 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm en la Iglesia. Llame a 781-9855 ext. 18 si necesita más información sobre la re-certificación.

MONAGUILLOS(ServidordelAltar)Si eres un estudiante de 10 anos de edad o mas y deseas ser en un Monaguillo (servidor del Altar), habra una sesion de entrenamiento el lunes10deseptiembrede 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm osábado15deseptiembrede 12:00 pm—2:00 pm en la iglesia. Para obtener mas informacion o inscribirse, por favor llame a 951-781-9855 ext. 18.

La oficina de la parroquia se cerrará el lunes, 3 de septiembre 2018 en Conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.