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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VIGÉSIMO PRIMER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO August 25, 2019 25 de Agosto de 2019 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 2725 Elm Street, Napa, CA 94558 PARISH OFFICE/OFICINA PARROQUIAL Office Hours / Horario de Oficina: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm (707) 255 - 2949 Fax (707) 255 - 2439 www.stthomasaquinasnapa.com [email protected] STAFF Rev. Abel Mena, JCL, Pastor/Adjutant Judicial Vicar Rev. Gary Sumpter, In Residence Rev. Mr. Jim Eckert, Deacon Rev. Mr. Jesse De Luna, Deacon Deborah O’Haire, Religious Education Coordinator Amparo Valenzuela, Office Coordinator ENGLISH WEEKEND MASSES Saturday - *8:00am & 4:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am & 11:00 am *This mass is offered if Fr. Gary is available DAILY MASS Monday - Friday - 9:00 am First Friday of the Month - 12:00 pm MISA EN ESPAÑOL Domingo - 1:30 pm CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Saturday/ Sábados 3:00 pm—3:45 pm 1 er Dom. del mes 12:30 pm—1:20pm WELCOME THE STRANGER We have become accustomed to seeing pictures in the media and stories on the news about immi- grants from Latin America and refugees from Syria fleeing violence and destruction in their own countries, trying to make their way to a safe place. We have also seen the reactions of people who want to keep them away from their coun- tries, who fail to welcome the stranger and the helpless children. Have we forgotten Jesus’ call to comfort the homeless and the stranger? “They shall bring all your brothers and sisters from all the nations . . . to Jerusalem, my holy mountain, says the Lord.” In the three readings for this day, we are told that we are to welcome these strangers, to welcome the discipline of the Lord, which leads to peace, and to “strive to enter through the narrow gate” into the glory of God’s own homeland, the reign of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VIGÉSIMO PRIMER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

August 25, 2019 ● 25 de Agosto de 2019

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 2725 Elm Street, Napa, CA 94558

PARISH OFFICE/OFICINA PARROQUIAL Office Hours / Horario de Oficina:

Monday-Friday 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm (707) 255 - 2949 Fax (707) 255 - 2439

www.stthomasaquinasnapa.com [email protected]

STAFF Rev. Abel Mena, JCL, Pastor/Adjutant Judicial Vicar

Rev. Gary Sumpter, In Residence Rev. Mr. Jim Eckert, Deacon

Rev. Mr. Jesse De Luna, Deacon Deborah O’Haire, Religious Education Coordinator

Amparo Valenzuela, Office Coordinator

ENGLISH WEEKEND MASSES Saturday - *8:00am & 4:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am & 11:00 am

*This mass is offered if Fr. Gary is available

DAILY MASS Monday - Friday - 9:00 am

First Friday of the Month - 12:00 pm

MISA EN ESPAÑOL Domingo - 1:30 pm

CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Saturday/ Sábados 3:00 pm—3:45 pm 1er Dom. del mes 12:30 pm—1:20pm

WELCOME THE STRANGER We have become accustomed to seeing pictures in the media and stories on the news about immi-grants from Latin America and refugees from Syria fleeing violence and destruction in their own countries, trying to make their way to a safe place. We have also seen the reactions of people who want to keep them away from their coun-tries, who fail to welcome the stranger and the helpless children. Have we forgotten Jesus’ call to comfort the homeless and the stranger? “They shall bring all your brothers and sisters from all the nations . . . to Jerusalem, my holy mountain, says the Lord.” In the three readings for this day, we are told that we are to welcome these strangers, to welcome the discipline of the Lord, which leads to peace, and to “strive to enter through the narrow gate” into the glory of God’s own homeland, the reign of God.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

The parish office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in celebration of Labor Day. We will open on Tuesday, September 3rd at regular office hours, from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

On Saturday, September 28th, the Diocese of Santa Rosa will present a day of prayer and fel-lowship for all adults in the Diocese. The event will be held at Cardinal Newman High School, 50 Ursuline Rd., Santa Rosa. The theme is “Encountering Jesus in the Liturgy”.

The day will begin at 9a.m. with Holy Mass by Bishop Robert F. Vasa. Different workshops and speakers will be presented at Centers, through-out the day. This day is designed to bring spiritu-al nourishment to all Adults in the Diocese.

Early Bird Registration is $20 deadline 9/16/19. After deadline the cost is $30.00. For more in-formation or to register, please contact Carmen Aanenson at the Diocesan Dept. of Rel. Ed. [email protected] 707-566-3366 www.santarosacatholic.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS 2019

St. Thomas is preparing food for the “Table” at the Presbyterian Church every third Thursday of each month. We hope you will use the sign-up sheet so we know what food you bring and who the volunteer helpers will be on that Thursday. We need potatoes, carrots, ham, green beans, and milk. The sign-up sheet for the food is on the “Table” board and a half barrel marked “Table” underneath where you can put food the Sunday before. This is on the NW corner of the Hall.

THE TABLE

We will have the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, September 6th, from 9am to 9pm. Mass will be celebrated at 12pm. Please come and join us for Adoration on this First Fri-

day. We invite you to sign up for an hour of adoration during the 12 hours. The sign-up sheet is on the parish bulletin board in the church hall. Please consider signing up for an hour to ensure we have every hour cov-ered, and hopefully more than one person per hour can come.

BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION

Reminder to parents of students who are en-rolled in our CCD program: There will be a par-ent meeting on Tuesday, September 10 for the students who will be attending classes on Tues-days. There will be a parent meeting on, Wednesday, September 11 for all students who will attend classes on Wednesdays. The parent meeting is mandatory for all parents. At least one parent must attend. We will have parents check in. The meetings will be held in the Church at 7 pm. Classes for the students will begin on September 17 and 18. Thank you.

CCD NEWS

As I mentioned last week, I wanted to thank everyone for your financial support to our parish of St. Thomas and to ask all of you to continue to financial support to our parish. I also want to reiterate once again and assure all of you that we are wisely using the assets of the parish to meet the financial needs of our parish of St. Thomas. Most students have gone back to school and there’s even a change in the weather. The readings for the Masses are also have a recurring theme: to change and prepare to be in the grace of God. The readings are calling all of us to bring change to our spiritual life. There are many ways that all of us can do this. Maybe go to confession, maybe start praying or pray a little more. Let us continue to pray and ask God’s assistance to help us in our spiritual journey so that we may continue to make changes in our lives that will lead us to be closer to God and His Holy Church.

May God continue to bless you and our parish of St. Thomas,

Fr. Abel

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

ANUNCIOS DE LA PARROQUIA

Recordatorio para los padres de estudiantes que están inscritos en nuestro programa de catecis-mo para niños: Habrá una reunión de padres el martes 10 de septiembre para los estudiantes que asistirán a clases los martes. Habrá una reunión de padres el miércoles 11 de septiembre para todos los estudiantes que asistirán a clases los miércoles. La reunión de padres es obligato-ria para todos los padres. Al menos uno de los padres debe asistir. Haremos que los padres se registren. Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo en la Iglesia a las 7 pm. Las clases para los estudiantes comenzarán el 17 y 18 de septiembre. Gracias.

En la Iglesia de Santo Tomás tenemos la Ado-ración del Santísimo Sacramento el viernes 6 de septiembre de 9am a 9pm. El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto en la custodia en el altar para Adoración y oración hasta las 10pm y la misa se celebrará a las 12pm en

Ingles. Por favor venga y acompáñenos para la Adora-ción en este primer viernes. Invitamos que personas se registren para una Hora Santa. La hoja de inscripción está en el tablero de anuncios en el salón de la iglesia. Considere inscribirse durante una hora para asegurarse de que tengamos por lo menos un adorador por hora, y si es posible más de una persona por hora.

Como mencioné la semana pasada, quería agradecer a todos por su apoyo financiero a nuestra parro-quia de St. Thomas y pedirles a todos ustedes que continúen brindando apoyo financiero a nuestra parroquia. También quiero reiterar una vez más y asegurarles a todos que estamos usando sabia-mente los bienes de la parroquia para cumplir con las necesidades financieras de nuestra parroquia de St. Thomas. La mayoría de los estudiantes han regresado a la escuela e incluso hay un cambio en el clima. Las lecturas de la misa de hoy también tienen un tema recurrente: cambiar y prepararse pa-ra estar en la gracia de Dios. Las lecturas nos llaman a todos a traer cambios a nuestra vida espiri-tual. Hay muchas maneras en que todos podemos hacer esto. Tal vez ir a la confesión, tal vez comen-zar a orar o orar un poco más. Sigamos orando y pidiendo la ayuda de Dios para ayudarnos en nues-tro camino espiritual para que podamos continuar haciendo cambios en nuestras vidas que nos lle-varán a estar más cerca de Dios y de Su Santa Iglesia.

Que Dios continúe bendiciéndote a ti y a nuestra parroquia de Santo Tomás, El P. Abel

ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO

Te invitamos todos los martes a las 7pm en el salón de la parroquia de Santo Tomas de Aquino a la Ultreya, donde por medio del testimonio personal hablamos de los retos de la vida y el crecimiento en nuestra rela-ción "Cristo Cuenta Contigo".

EL GRUPO DE CURSILLO

St. Thomas de Aquino te invita a su grupo de oración. Nos reunimos todos los Sábados a las 7am en la iglesia. Todos están invitados a rezar el santo rosario y a compartir la lectura de la Pa-labra de Dios.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN

El Sábado, 28 de septiembre, la Diócesis de San-ta Rosa ofrecerá un día de oración y compañeris-mo para todos los adultos de la Diócesis. El evento se celebrará en el Cardinal Newman High School, 50 Ursulians Rd., Santa Rosa. El Tema es “Encontrando a Jesús en la Liturgia” El día empezara a las 9:00am con la celebración de la Santa Misa por el obispo Robert F. Vasa. Esta invitado a experimentar diferentes formas de oración, en Talleres, a través del día. Este es un día designado para llevar alimento espiritual a todos los adultos de la Diócesis. Si se registra con anticipación se les pide una contribución de $20 antes de 16 de septiembre. Si se registra después del 16 de septiembre la contribución es de $30. Para más información o para registrarse, por fa-vor póngase en contacto con Carmen, en el de-partamento diocesano de la educación religiosa. [email protected] www.santarosacatholic.org 707-566-3366

INFORMACIÓN DEL CATECISMO

CONGRESO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

La oficina de la parroquia estará ce-rrada el lunes 2 de septiembre en celebración del Dia del Trabajo. Abriremos el martes 3 de septiem-bre en horario regular, de 9am a 12pm y 1pm a 5pm.

INFORMACIÓN DE LA OFICINA

MENSAJE DEL PASTOR

STEWARDSHIP/CORRESPONSABILIDAD

* Weekly collection needed to meet parish expenses: $4,400

THANK YOU - GRACIAS

Andrew Hill, Marcia Ryan, Mary Jo, Jose Luis Alfaro, Jane Lemmons, Jean Welsh, Ricky, Carmen Lee, Carl Botenhagen, Pablo Morales, Monserrat Salgado, Angel-ica Espinoza, Theresa Ware, Itzel Mendez, Katrinka Ruk, Ken Sprague, Wayne Dieslter, Maria Aquilija, Carl Kitley, Mary and Loren Ryan, Erica Cervantes, Lino Gonzales, Teresa Conemac, Ignacio Hurtado Torrico, Paul Joseph, Mona Wageck, Vivian Michael, Kay Jones, Joel Rivera, Salomon Moreno Romero, Teresa Rubio, Andres Garcia, Rod Berg, Manuel Hernandez, Mike Mourad, Jesus Vazquez, Larry Fontana, Anne-Marie Mourad, Jose Julian Mendez Calderon, Familia Nuñes Torres, Yalitza Contreras, Chuck Reiland, Gina Dal Porto, Sue Lathrop, Ana Perez, Cervantes Family, Ca-mila Gonzalez De La Torre, Brian Krenzin, Marcella Wheelan, Todd Daniel Lemmons, Mayra Zarate, Edu-ardo Mendez Calderon, Helida Martinez Escobedo, George Taylor, John Gnotta, Luis Mora Torres.

PRAY FOR OUR ILL PARISHIONERS OREMOS POR NUESTROS FELIGRESES ENFERMOS

Please call if loved ones need prayers or if they are well and may be taken off the list. (707) 255-2949

Favor de llamar a la Rectoría si necesita oracio-nes o si sus enfermos se recuperaron para remo-

verlos de la lista. (707) 255-2949

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK INTENCIONES DE LA SEMANA

8/24/19—8/30/19 Saturday 4:00pm Purgatory Souls

Sunday 9:00am Pro Populo

11:00am Purgatory Souls

1:30pm Alma Rosa Godinez—Cumpleaños

Monday 9:00am Purgatory Souls

Tuesday 9:00am Marge Burns—Birthday

Wednesday 9:00am Purgatory Souls

Thursday 9:00am Sue Phillips—Birthday

Friday 9:00am Purgatory Souls

2nd Collection/ 2da Colecta: $1,225 First Collection/Primera Colecta: * $3,917

2nd collection next week/2da colecta próxima semana: Parish Ministries / Ministerios de la Parroquia

Assumption/Asunción: $1,398

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Gospel: Lk 13:22-30

Jesus passed through towns and villages, teach-ing as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few peo-ple be saved?" He answered them, "Strive to en-ter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord, open the door for us.' He will say to you in reply, 'I do not know where you are from. And you will say, 'We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.' Then he will say to you, 'I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers!' And there will be wailing and grinding of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves cast out. And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."

Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab, 17; Mk 6:17-29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

En aquel tiempo, Jesús iba enseñando por ciuda-des y pueblos, mientras se encaminaba a Jerusa-lén. Alguien le preguntó: "Señor, ¿es verdad que son pocos los que se salvan?" Jesús le respondió: "Esfuércense en entrar por la puerta, que es an-gosta, pues yo les aseguro que muchos tratarán de entrar y no podrán. Cuando el dueño de la ca-sa se levante de la mesa y cierre la puerta, uste-des se quedarán afuera y se pondrán a tocar la puerta, diciendo: '¡Señor, ábrenos!' Pero él les responderá: 'No sé quiénes son ustedes'. Enton-ces le dirán con insistencia: 'Hemos comido y bebido contigo y tú has enseñado en nuestras plazas'. Pero él replicará: 'Yo les aseguro que no sé quiénes son ustedes. Apártense de mí todos ustedes los que hacen el mal'. Entonces llorarán ustedes y se desesperarán, cuando vean a Abraham, a Isaac, a Jacob y a todos los profetas en el Reino de Dios, y ustedes se vean echados fuera. Vendrán muchos del oriente y del ponien-te, del norte y del sur, y participarán en el ban-quete del Reino de Dios. Pues los que ahora son los últimos, serán los primeros; y los que ahora son los primeros, serán los últimos''.

Lunes: 1 Tes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Sal 149 (148):1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 1 Tes 2:1-8; Sal 139 (138):1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Miércoles: 1 Tes 2:9-13; Sal 139 (138):7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Jueves: 1 Tes 3:7-13; Sal 71 (70):1-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab, 17; Mc 6:17-291 Viernes: 1 Tes 4:1-8; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Sábado: 1 Tes 4:9-11; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Eclo 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Sal 68 (67):4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lc 14:1, 7-14

Evangelio: Lc 13, 22-30

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA