SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Sunday, July 23, 2017

THE MERCY, POWER, AND LOVE OF GOD

T he first reading today, from the book of Wisdom, makes its point over and over, at least five times in five verses! God is mighty, but lenient to all. God’s power is

shown in kindness and clemency, not in harshness and condemnation, and those who govern God’s people must govern in the same way, with kind-ness. This loving kindness and gentleness is not contrary to God’s might, but is a direct result of God’s primacy over all. Who are we, then, to judge what is in the hearts of our fellow Chris-tians and all people, when God commands justice with love and clemency? Likewise, the Holy Spirit makes up for our ignorance of what we need, speaking in a language we do not yet understand. But God knows our needs before we do, understands the intercessions of the Spirit, and helps us in our weakness. This is our hope: God’s mercy, power, and love. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

F or centuries, the only Eucharistic Prayer we heard as Western Catholics was the old Roman Canon, usually recited in a low voice by the priest, in Latin. By

the 1940s, many Catholics were learn-ing to follow along with the actions of the priest by means of a bilingual mis-sal, with Latin on one side and English on the other. Drawings of the priest’s position at the altar, moving from one side to the other, or bowing or standing with uplifted hands at the cen-ter, helped the readers stay on track. The Roman Canon is a long prayer, and since it was done every day for every occasion, priests had a way of galloping through it. Even though long, its structure is fairly simple, with the consecration and sacrifice clearly marked out. Sadly, this surviving prayer had tri-umphed over many treasures of our tradition that emphasized other dimensions of Eucharist. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy in 1963 did not call directly for new Eucharistic Prayers, but that direction was inevitable. Discussion began almost immediately, and by 1967 the Vatican approved three new Eucharistic Prayers. In 1974, the Congre-gation for Worship unveiled the experiment of two Eucharistic Prayers

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Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor Rev. Henry Ahorlu, Associate Pastor

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Fam. Mass,

5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

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Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

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Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

C H Every day 6am—8pm

(closed on certain holidays)

A S Parish Office (805) 487-3891

Emergency only (805) 890-5400

P O H Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary

Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 8am-2pm

Office of Catechism

(805) 330-8218

Youth Ministry/Confirma on Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

Santa Clara Elementary School

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

(805) 483-6935

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

for Masses of Reconciliation, and three for Masses with Children. At last, a period of creativity and en-richment had begun. -Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19). Psalm — Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86). Second Reading — The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27). Gospel — Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-6; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52-56; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf Tuesday: St. James Wednesday:Ss. Joachim and Anne Saturday: St. Martha

FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION

We invite all parents to register their children in the religious education program on August 1, 2017. Of-fice Hours are Monday – Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Minimum age is 8 yrs. old. Parents/Guardians must bring: birth certificate, baptismal cer-tificate, recent photo of child, and $95 (this includes book fees). Please call the office at 805-330-8217.

“THE DIVINE DANCE”

F ather Richard Rohr’s new book on the Divine Trinity. The Trinity will of course always remain a profound mystery, but after reading Father

Rohr’s book, you will experience it as a mystery that can, and will, transform your life! We will be meeting in the Sierra Center in the San Buenaventura Mission Parish Office on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 10am. Please call Anne Vanoni for infor-mation and to register 805-672-0920.

ST CLARE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

T he Santa Clara Altar Society invites all parish-ioners to the Annual St. Clare’s Feast Day Cel-ebration on Friday, August 11,

2017. We will start with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Breakfast Buffet at Courtyard Mar-riott, located at 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. St. Clare’s Breakfast Buffet tickets are available at the Parish Of-fice. Cost is $22.00 per person. Tickets go fast so pick up your tickets soon. Please join us to celebrate St. Clare’s Feast Day, Santa Clara’s patron saint. LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS AUGUST 6th. PLEASE NOTE : TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

SANTA CLARA ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

T he Santa Clara Altar Society luncheon meeting for the month of July is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 11:00 am. at

the Parish Center. Members are requested to bring salad toppings or desserts. Parishioners interested in the work of the Altar Society are welcome to at-tend. Thank you for using the pink envelopes in the pews. Contributions are used for the weekly flower bouquets on the altars and other items in the church.

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46TH CATHOLIC RENEWAL CONVENTION

T he Convention will take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2017 at the Ana-heim Convention Center & Arena. This year’s

theme is: “Aflame with the Spirit”. Over 50 Catholic Speakers & 70 Presentations! Spiritually enriching for all ages! Guest Speakers: Bishop Robert Barron, Bish-op David O’Connell, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, and many more! For brochure/info, contact: (818) 771-1361 Online Info & Registration: spirit@scrc.org

RCIA CLASSES STARTING

I f you are interested in becoming Catholic, please join us in August for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).

Classes begin on Sunday, August 20th. For Catholics who need to make their First Holy Communion or Confirmation, we will offer adult sacrament preparation beginning Thursday, Septem-ber 7th. More information and a calendar may be f o u n d o n t h e p a r i s h w e b s i t e www.santaclaraparish.org. If you would like to join us this fall, please reach out to our Michael Parks, RCIA Coordinator, at michael@santaclaraparish.orgor (805) 330-8244.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

T he Bereavement Ministry of Mary Star of the Sea Parish offers an eight week grief support group for individuals mourning the loss of a

loved one. Meetings are Monday evenings at 5:30pm beginning July 24. We are here to serve you. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us at 805-205-3871.

Family Holy Hour Join us on Fridays, 7-8pm

(Confessions begin at 6:30 p.m.)

JOIN THE RCIA TEAM!

H ave you ever felt called to share your faith with others and help lead them to Christ! If so, consider joining the RCIA Team. We are

looking for adults to help us in forming the faith of others, and welcoming them into the Church. Whatev-er your gifts and talents, and whatever you feel called to do, there is a place for you on the team. Please contact Mr. Parks at (805) 330-8244.

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DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH 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)

SANTA CLARA CHURCH SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS

INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SAT JULY 22, 2017 (VIGIL MASS) Raul Cerda Gomez -Deceased

Brother Dominic Guillen -Health & Wellbeing Clarice Woodworth -Health & Wellbeing

Andrew Spellman-Deceased Al Fortune -Deceased

7:00 PM SAT JULY 22, 2017 (VIGIL MASS)

Lilia Sarmiento-Aniversario Difunto(a) Melina & Melanie Layton -Acción de Gracias

Myrella Chavez -Acción de Gracias Alicia Juarez Arevalo -Difunto(a)

Benditos Animos del Purgatorio -Intención Especial

6:30 AM JULY 22, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Irene Corpuz (+) -Death Anniversary

8:00 AM JULY 23, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Hyla Godfrey -Deceased Ben & Lupe Herrera -Deceased Carmen Ibarra Torres -Birthday

Alfred Torres -Birthday Charlie Carino -Birthday

Judah Spickard -Deceased Henretta & Stephanie Chaparro -Health & Wellbeing

10:00 AM JULY 23, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Karen Lynn Herrera -Deceased Dn Vince & Marilou Crawford-Wedding Anniversary

Ramon Ruvalcaba-Deceased Theresa Wan-Deceased Teddi Maggay -Birthday

Domingo Abdan -Deceased Eva Castorena -Deceased

12:00 PM JULY 23, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Jose J. & Greg Alvarez -Deceased Victor Basinal Florendo-Deceased

Peralta Family -Health & Wellbeing Alejandro Lozano (11)-Birthday

Pedro Zepeda -Death Anniversary Rick Quilty & Family -Health & Wellbeing

5:00 PM JULY 23, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Tyva Angel Trinidad -Birthday

7:00 PM JULY 23, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Joaquin Jr. Flores -Cumpleaños

Benditos Animos Del Purgatorio-Intención Especial Isabel y Alejo Elizalde -Aniversario Difunto(a)

Mari Cruz Y Socorro Yanez -Aniversario Difunto(a) Ilario Y Emma Torres -Aniversario Difunto(a)

Jose Luis Y Jesus Elizalde-Aniversario Difunto(a) Aljandrina Blas -Aniversario Difunto(a)

WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES MISA 8AM ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, JULY 24 Hector Cuadra (1)-Death Anniversary

Virginia Barela 81st -Birthday John A. Villanueva -Death Anniversary

TUESDAY, JULY 25 Juan Gardea 6th -Death Anniversary

Yolanda & James Christian Tuazon -Birthday Blanca Magana -Birthday

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Olivia -Birthday Edward Rayas -Health & Wellbeing

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Kimberly Ramos Guzman -Birthday

FRIDAY, JULY 28 Tony Grey -Birthday

SATURDAY, JULY 29 Antonio Querol -Death Anniversary

Michelle Roulston -Health & Wellbeing

LA MISERICORDIA, EL PODER Y EL AMOR DE DIOS

L a primera lectura de hoy, del libro de la Sa-biduría, va al punto una y otra vez, jal menos cinco veces en cinco

versículos! Dios es poderoso , pero compasivo con todos. La fuerza de Dios se muestra en la bondad y la clemencia, no en la aspereza o la condena-ci6n, y quienes gobiernan al pueblo de Dios deben go-bernar de igual manera, con bondad . Esta amorosa bon-dad y delicadeza no son contrarios al poder de Dios, sino directo resultado de la primacia de Dios sobre todo. (,Quienes somos nosotros, entonces, para juzgar el coraz6n de nuestros hermanos cristianos y a toda la gente, cuando Dios ordena justicia con amor y cle-mencia? De igual manera, el Espiritu Santo suple nuestra igno-rancia de lo que necesitamos, hablando en un len-guaje que no comprendemos todavia. Pero Dios co-noce nuestras necesidades antes que nosotros, entien-de las intercesiones del Espiritu, y nos ayuda en nues-tra necesidad . Esta es nuestra esperanza: la miseri-cordia, el poder y el amor de Dios. -Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

B artolomé de las Casas, el gran defensor de los indígenas, naci6 en Sevilla, España en 1474 y falle-

ci6 en Madrid en el ano 1566. Su larga vida fue dedicada a la presencia españo-la en América.

Bartolomé lleg6 a la Nueva España para encargarse de una Enco-mienda. Después fue ordenado sacerdote y recibi6 a cargo una encomienda de mineros amerindios .Poco a poco su coraz6n cristiano le abri6 los ojos a las injusticias españolas en América.

Por eso se hizo fraile dominico e hizo varios viajes a España en defensa de los derechos huma-nos de los amerindios ante los reyes de España, los cuales le dieron tierras en Venezuela y Chiapas para poner en practica su teoría humanista acerca de los indígenas.

Hasta el fin de su vida este fraile y te6logo dominico luch6 por los derechos de los nativos ame-ricanos, buscando convencer a los reyes españoles y a los Papas que la conquista no favorecía la evangelizaci6n de los pueblos. Gracias a sus es-fuerzos se aboli6 la esclavitud indígena y se institu-y6 el dialogo, en lugar de la espada, como instru-mento de conversión. -Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura -Tenemos la esperanza bien funda-da de que se nos perdonarán nuestros pecados (Sabiduría 12:13, 16-19). Salmo -Tu, Señor, eres bueno y clemente (Salmo 86 [85]). Segunda lectura -Cuando no sabemos que pedir, el Espíritu ruega por nosotros (Romanos 8:26-27). Evangelio -El Hijo <leí Hombre siembra buena semi-lla, que son los hijos del reino (Mateo 13:24-43).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-6; Mt 12:38-42 Martes: 2 Cor 4:7-15 ; Sal 126 (125):l bc-6 ; Mt 20:20-28 Miercoles: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 ; Sal 78 (77):18-19, 23-28 ; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Jueves: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52-56;

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REGISTRANDO PARA CONFIRMACIÓN I

E stamos aceptando inscripciones para el Primer Año de Confirmación para los adolescentes. Los formularios de inscripción están disponi-

bles en la Oficina Parroquial. Por favor llame a nues-tro Director de Confirmación, Pete Rydberg al 330-8216 o 487-3891. ¡Gracias!

Mt 13:10-17 Viernes: Ex 20: 1-17; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 13:18-23 Sabado: Ex 24:3-8; Sal 34 (33):2-11 ; Jn 11:19-27 o 3 Le 10:38-42 Domingo: 1 Re 3:5, 7-12; Sal 119 (118):57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Rom 8:28-30 ; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46]

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo : Decimosexto Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario Lunes: San Sharbel Makhliif Martes: Santiago Miercoles : San Joaq uin y Santa AnaSabado: Santa Marta

REGISTRACION PRIMERA COMUNION

I nvitamos a todos los Padres de familia a regis-trar a sus hijos al programa de Primera Comu-nión. Iniciamos el 1 de Agosto del 2017. Usted

necesita ser un miembro registrado y activo en la Pa-rroquia. Se requiere Acta de Nacimiento, Fe de Bau-tismo, una fotografía reciente, donación $95.00 los libros están incluidos en la cuota. Edad mínima de 8 años. (805)330-8217.

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REGISTRACION DE CATECISMO PARA ADULTOS

E stamos aceptando registraciones para adultos quienes les faltan los sacramentos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Clases empiezan el

6 de Septiembre, cuestan $75 y duran 12 semanas. Favor de registrarse en la Oficina de la Parroquia.

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA DOLIENTES

E l Ministerio de Duelo de Maria Estrella del Mar ofrece un grupo de apoyo de ocho semanas para personas que han perdido a un

ser querido. Las reuniones son los lunes a las 7:00pm empezando el 24 de julio. Nosotros estamos aquí para servirle. Si gusta más información, por favor llámenos al 805-205-3871.

MISA BILINGÜE

FIESTA DE SANTA CLARA día viernes, 11 de Agosto, a las 7:00 p.m.