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Diocese of Monterey April 2017 - Newsletter
I wish all of you and your family and friends a blessed
Holy Week and Easter Season!
God is so good in guiding us through our Lenten jour-
neys culminating in the Triduum and Easter Sunday so
that through this journey we are a new creation in
Christ.
As we celebrate God’s love for us in each of the
grace-filled moments that God gives us over these six
weeks, I pray this will be a time of wonderful spiritual
growth for you and your families.
I also look forward to seeing many of you as we begin
the Confirmation season with so many of our young
people celebrating their confirmations. I pray for each
of them that the Holy Spirit will guide and protect
them.
I wish you all a blessed Easter and ask that you also
pray for me to be a Good Shepherd for all of you.
Sincerely yours in Christ
+Most Reverend Richard J. Garcia, D.D.
(Excerpt taken from: New Prayers, “Life is good,
Lord, and today is Easter Sunday” by Michael
Quoist)
“Yesterday was Easter Sunday, Lord, but it’s
Easter today.
Whenever we are prepared to die to ourselves,
with you we open up the tomb of our hearts,
Allowing the spring to gush and your life to flow.
And even though so many men and women don’t
know, alas, that you are there already in our
human efforts,
They’ll discover this later on, in the light of your
presence.
Yesterday was Easter Sunday, but it’s Easter to-
day;
When children share their sweets after a secret
struggle not to keep the lot for themselves.
Yes, Lord, life is good, because it is your Father
who made it good. Life is good, because it is you
who gave it back to us when we had lost it.
Life is good, because it is your own life offered
for us…
But it is our responsibility to make it flourish.”
From the Desert to the Tomb toFrom the Desert to the Tomb to
New Life in the Holy SpiritNew Life in the Holy Spirit
Les deseo a todos, a sus familiares y amigos bendiciones durante la Semana Santa y el Tiempo
Pascual.
Dios es tan bueno para guiarnos a través de nuestras jornadas Cuaresmales que culmina con el
Triduo Pascual y el Domingo de Pascua, a través de esta jornada somos una nueva creación Cristo.
Mientras celebramos el amor de Dios para con nosotros en cada uno de los momentos llenos de
gracia que Dios nos da en estas seis semanas, ruego que este sea un tiempo de crecimiento
espiritual maravilloso para ustedes y sus familias.
También estoy deseoso de ver a muchos de ustedes en el inicio de la temporada de confirmación
con muchos de nuestros jóvenes celebrando sus confirmaciones. Ruego por cada uno de ellos para
que el Espíritu Santo los guie y proteja.
Les deseo a todos Felices Pascuas y pedirles que también oren por mí para que sea un buen pastor
para todos ustedes
Sinceramente en Cristo,
+Muy Reverendo Richard Garcia, D.D.
Desde el Desierto a la Tumba a Desde el Desierto a la Tumba a
Nueva Vida en el Espíritu SantoNueva Vida en el Espíritu Santo
Table of Contents
Bishop’s Corner
Pastoral Appointments
Alerts
Birthday/Ordinations
Papa’s Page!
Bulletin: Theology on Tap, Benefit Concert for New
Camaldoli Hermitage, 2017 International Workers
Day March
Attachments
Catholic Schools
Newsletter
Bishop Ryan’s Top 100 Holes of Golf
Faith Formation
Upcoming Events
MOST REVEREND RICHARD J. GARCIA, D.D.
Bishop of the Diocese of Monterey 831-373-4345
FAX 831-373-1175
www.dioceseofmonterey.org
425 Church St reet • P.O. Box 2048 • Monterey, Cali forn ia 93942 -2048
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
Effective Date: Name: Position & Location:
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A LERTS The USCCB has sent information regarding the following:
BROTHERS OF DIVINE MERCY- The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
of Los Angeles has advised the Conference of its concerns regarding the
group it describes as identifying itself as the “Brothers of Divine Mercy”
and as “Orthodox Maronites.”
Fraudulent Email - The Conference has been notified of a Fraudulent
email address: [email protected] claiming to be Fr. George Sunil
Kallarakkalm, the Provincial Superior of the Oblates of Saint Joseph.
Please call Sister Patricia Murtagh at the Pastoral Office if you have any
questions or concerns.
(831) 373-4345 extension 221
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
= ABSTINENCE
= FAST &
ABSTINENCE
1 Violet
LENTEN WEEKDAY
2 Violet
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
3 Violet
Happy Birthday: Fr. Jerry McCormick
LENTEN WEEKDAY
4 Violet
Happy Birthday: Fr. Claudio Cabrera
LENTEN WEEKDAY; (St. Isidore, Bishop)
5 White
Happy Birthday: Fr. Patrick Dooling
LENTEN WEEKDAY; (St. Vincent Ferrer)
6 Violet
LENTEN WEEKDAY
7 Violet
FIRST FRIDAY;
LENTEN WEEKDAY; (St. John Baptist
de la Salle)
8 Violet
Happy Birthday: Fr. Paul Valdez
LENTEN WEEKDAY
9 Red
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY
10 Violet
Chrism Mass: 11am at Madonna del Sasso Pro Cathedral, Salinas
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK
11 Violet ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY:
Fr. Seamus O’Brien (41)
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
12 Violet
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
13 Violet/Mass: White
HOLY THURSDAY
14 Red
Pastoral Offices Closed
GOOD FRIDAY
15 Violet/Vigil: White
HOLY SATURDAY
16 White
EASTER SUNDAY
17 White
Monday within the Octave of Easter
18 White
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
19 White
Happy Birthday: Fr. Efrain Medina
Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
20 White
Thursday within the Octave of Easter
21 White
Friday within the Octave of Easter
22 White
Saturday within the Octave of Easter
23
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY; 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER
30 White
Happy Birthday: Fr. Fredy Calvario
3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER
24 White/Red p
Happy Birthday: Bishop Richard Garcia Fr. Eleazar Diaz Fr. Dennis Gilbert
EASTER WEEKDAY; St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
25 Red
St. Mark, Evangelist
26 White p
Happy Birthday: Fr. James Nisbet Administrative Professionals Day
EASTER WEEKDAY
27 White
EASTER WEEKDAY
28 White/Red/White ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES:
Fr. Joey Buena (11) Fr. Edmond Monfette(5)
EASTER WEEKDAY; St. Peter Chanel;
St. Louis de Montfort
29 White
St. Catherine of Siena
APRIL 2017 The Month of
the Eucharist &
The Holy Spirit
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR APRIL 2017:
CALENDAR CONTACT: [email protected]
“Dear Brothers and Sisters: In the chapter from the Letter to Romans that opened
today’s Audience, Saint Paul presents Abraham not only as our father in faith, but
also as our father in hope. Paul tells us that Abraham put his faith in the God who
gives life to the dead, who calls all things into being. Hoping against hope, he
trusted in God’s promise that, despite his old age and that of Sarah his wife, he
would become the father of many nations. In Abraham, we see the close bond
existing between faith and hope. Abraham’s hope in God’s promises was fulfilled
in the birth of his son Isaac, and, in the fullness of time, in the ‘many nations’
gathered into a new humanity set free from sin and death by the power of Christ’s
resurrection. Faith teaches us, in fact, to hope against hope by putting our own
trust in God’s word even at those times when hope seems humanly impossible. In
our Lenten journey to Easter, may we be confirmed in faith and hope, and show
ourselves children of Abraham by accepting the promise of new life given us in
the Lord’s resurrection. …
...With prayerful good wishes that this Lent will be a time of grace and spiritual
renewal for you and your families, I invoke upon all of you joy and peace in our
Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you all!” © Copyright - Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Messages from Pope Francis - follow Papa on Twitter: @PONTIFEX
04/03/2017: Lent is, by nature, a time of hope because it leads us to be born anew “of the spirit”, by the love of God.
04/02/2017: When the Holy Spirit abides in our hearts, it is he who makes us understand that the Lord is near and takes care of us.
04/01/2017: Even in the hardest and most disturbing moments, the Lord’s mercy and
goodness are greater than every thing.
03/31/2017: Fasting with a proud heart does more harm than good. The first fast is for humility.
03/30/2017: Prayer is powerful. Prayer conquers evil. Prayer brings peace.
03/29/2017: The peace that springs from faith is a gift:
it is the grace of feeling that God loves us and that he
is always beside us.
03/28/2017: If we learn to read everything in the light of
the Holy Spirit, we realize that everything is grace!
03/27/2017: Caring for the sacred gift of all human life,
from conception to death, is the best way of preventing
every type of violence.
*PAPA’s PAGE*
POPE FRANCIS GENERAL AUDIENCE
SAINT PETER'S SQUARE
WEDNESDAY, 29 MARCH 2017
Bulletin BoardBulletin BoardBulletin Board
Kindly send your change of e-mail,
address, phone number, fax number or
updates for the Website to:
Bernardine Johnson
831-373-4345 Ext. 226
Newsletter Contact
Leticia Flores-McPherson
831-373-4345 ext. 220
Theology on Tap
THE JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF JESUS
Wednesday, April 26th, 7:00 PM
London Bridge Pub, 256 Figueroa Street (at the foot of Wharf 2), Monterey
Our speaker this month will be Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum, leader of Congregation Beth Israel in
Carmel Valley. Rabbi Bruce holds Master’s degrees in Hebrew Letters and in Jewish Education. His talk
will focus on how Jesus was perceived in Biblical times, and how that understanding has changed over
time to what it is today. Our scripture readings throughout Lent and Holy Week have emphasized Jesus’
interaction with the Jews of his era, so it’s important to understand him from the viewpoint of our Jewish
brothers and sisters. Let’s talk about what we believe!
Join us to enjoy the discussion along with food, drinks, and friends!
Join Monterey Theology on Tap on Facebook! You can also send questions to Deacon Warren Hoy at
[email protected]. We hope to see you there!
6:00Pm Appetizers & beverages
7:00Pm Doors open
7:30Pm Concert
Friday, April 21, 2017Peace United Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz
Benefit Concert for New Camaldoli Hermitage
With Cyprian Consiglio and friends
an evening of grat i tude and hope
Advance Purchase Tickets available at FrCyprian.brownpapertickets.com$100 – Premium Seating / $75 – Reserved Seating / $45 – General Seating / $35 – General Seating
$25 – General Seating / $15 – General Seating (Students)
Tickets at the Door
$20 to $75 – General Seating (sliding scale)
For more information call (831) 430–6207
Winter storms in Big Sur caused severe damage to Highway 1 and to the access
road to New Camaldoli Hermitage. As a result, they have not been able to receive
guests for nearly two months and have had to cancel all reservations through
April and possibly May. Funds raised at this concert will help the monks through
this challenging time. If you are unable to attend the concert but would like to
make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/newcamaldolirelief.
Cyprian Consiglio O.S.B. Cam. is the prior of New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur.He is a monk, musician, and spiritual teacher. Fr Cyprian is an internationally knownperformer, recording artist, and composer with numerous collections of originalsacred, world, and liturgical music to his credit. He is the author of numerous booksand articles on the world’s spiritual traditions.
Department of Catechetical Ministries
UPCOMING EVENTS
2017
YOUTH
YOUTH ON A MISSION (YOAM)
Vallejo
www.norcalcatholicyouth.org
NORCAL Steubenville
Hayward www.steubenvilleconferences.com/norcal
ON FIRE
Vallejo www.norcalcatholicyouth.org
Retreat for Youth Ministers & Spouses
St. Clare’s Retreat Center, Soquel
FALL
WORKSHOP for
Catechists
TALLER para
Catequistas
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
St. Joseph’s Church
1 Railroad, Spreckels
Registration forms to follow.
Santa Clara
The Lord Will Not Abandon His People
El Señor No abandonará A Su Pueblo
If you have any questions, contact us at:
831 373-1335
DEPARTMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS April 2017 Diocese of Monterey
Building One Community of Faith – Our Core is Christ Taking Care of Our Temples!
Building One Community of Faith – Our Core is Christ 100 Holes of Golf Marathon for TOP on April 24th
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VISIT US https://www.dioceseofmonterey.org/catholic-schools.aspx
Father, Bless our school communities as they journey during Holy Week and celebrate Easter. Help our students develop their relationship with Jesus as their Savior and Best Buddy, and help our littlest ones to begin to understand the sweet joy of the Resurrection as they savor Easter treats and see the colorful and happy decorations that surround them at Easter. Bless us to continue Building One Community of Faith – Our Core is Christ. Amen!
Department of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Monterey 485 Church Street, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-1608; fax (831) 373-0173 [email protected]
Kimberly Cheng, Superintendent [email protected] Miriam “Mimi” Schwertfeger, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Catholic Schools were well represented at the 2017 Diocese of Monterey’s Walking Challenge Kickoff Events on March 11th at Anna Jean Cummings Park in Soquel, March 25th at Toro Park in Salinas, and April 1st at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo. Employees and their families were invited to participate in several events, which included a 3k run/walk and a Rosary Walk.
On left – Employees of Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz, and the Job Family, who were big winners on March 11th!
Near right – Madonna del Sasso School, Salinas, was well represented on March 25th.
Far right – Superintendent Kimberly Cheng with the Southern Cluster Principals on April 1st: Mike Susank, Mission College Prep, San Luis Obispo; Sr. Rebeca Muñoz, St. Rose of Lima School, Paso Robles; Tina Ballantyne, Old Mission School, San Luis Obispo; and Maureen Halderman, St. Patrick School, Arroyo Grande.
Please join me in partnership with TOP, my Tuition Opportunity Program for the Diocese of Monterey, to assist present and future students in our eighteen Catholic schools whose families require tuition assistance. I prayerfully ask you to sponsor me as I play 100 holes of golf to raise funds for TOP by using the link below. I would be delighted if you would pass this link on to others who might want to join us as well. https://www.grouprev.com/bishopryan100holesofgolf-sylvester-ryan You are in my prayers, Most Reverence Sylvester D. Ryan, D.D., Retired Bishop of Monterey
