PARISH VISION STATEMENT 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 COMMUNITY

Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Art Mateo, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Sagay Emmanuel, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adri 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

Confessions Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm Daily Upon Request

Sick Calls (during office hours): 951.781.9855 Sick Calls (after office hours): 951.683.0800 x 25

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

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): Vigil at 5:30 pm; 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 7:00 pm

1 DE MAYO DE 2016 SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA

MAY 1, 2016 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

WEEK AT A GLANCE PAGE 2 MAY 1, 2016

SUNDAY - DOMINGO 5/01

6:00 am Parishioners

8:30 am Jose Flores Angeles †

10:15 am Intentions of Rick Kalinowski, Jr.

12:00 noon Carla Morales †

1:45 pm Aurelio Rosas Lopez †

5:15 pm Parishioners

MONDAY - LUNES 5/02

8:00 am Henry Reyes †

5:30 pm Elizabeth Meones †

TUESDAY - MARTES 5/03

8:00 am Arnold Stevenson †

5:30 pm Intentions of Myla & Louis Mansur

WEDNESDAY - MIERCOLES 5/04

8:00 am Intentions of St. Jude’s Wirebenders

5:30 pm Ed Rix †

THURSDAY - JUEVES 5/05

8:00 am Jim Cassidaty †

5:30 pm Alejandra Borgonia †

FRIDAY - VIERNES 5/06

8:00 am Intentions of David Dorado

5:30 pm Vicente & Elvira Yu †

SATURDAY - SABADO 5/07

8:00 am Intentions of Michael & Nancy McCarron

10:00 am At AFV—Parishioners

5:15 pm Rafael Ybanez †

SUNDAY - DOMINGO 5/08

6:30 am James Mitchell †

8:30 am Parishioners

10:15 am Intentions of Lizet Ponce

12:00 noon Mother’s Day Novena

1:45 pm Otilia & Enrique Holguin †

5:15 pm Vincenzo Lanni †

† Symbolizes Soul of Deceased

LITURGY CORNER

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26 or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53

MASS INTENTIONS - INTENCIÓNES DE MISAS

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TODAY’SREADINGS FirstReading — The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29). Psalm— O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). SecondReading — John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23)orRevelation22:12-14,16-17,20. Gospel — The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus’ name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) orJohn17:20-26. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from theLectionaryforMass© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

May1- Sixth Sunday of Easter May2-St Athanasius, bishop, Doctor of the ChurchMay3-St Philip and James, Apostles Sunday, May 1st is our Works of Mercy Sunday. At the exits of the church we will have baskets with sugges-tions of how your family may perform a Work of Mercy over the next two months. Join others in the wonderful way to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy. TheAscensionoftheLordwillbeobservedSunday,May8th. All volunteers who have not already done so are en-couraged to attend the free Diocesan Safe Environment Live Training Sessions in English or Spanish “Protecting God’s Children”. Sessions will be May 25 or June 9 from 1:00—4:00 pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Please call to pre-register at www.virtusonline.org

St. Catherine of AlexandriaSt. Catherine of AlexandriaSt. Catherine of Alexandria 70th Anniversary70th Anniversary70th Anniversary

June 9, 2016 Mass at 5:00 pm

Reception and fellowship will follow at the Parish Hall.

May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you! — Psalm 67:6

REFLECTIONS / STEWARDSHIP PAGE 3 MAY 1, 2016

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace and peace of mind are at the forefront of our celebration today on this Sixth Sunday of East-er. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles shows us how the early church learned to listen to the Holy Spirit and work together to bring about peace of mind to the members of the Christian community. Today’s gospel reading from John continues the farewell discourse of Jesus. Central to the gospel reading are the words of Jesus. Jesus boldly promises that the Holy Spirit will remind us of all Jesus taught and will continue teaching us. Jesus then bequeaths his “shalom” (his peace) with the words “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” (Jn 14:27) Peace is his farewell, and his gift to the disciples (and us). Pope Francis in his message for this year’s celebration of the World Day of Peace said “Peace is both God’s gift and a human achievement. As a gift of God, it is entrusted to all men and women, who are called to attain it.” The peace Jesus left his disciples and us with and which is God’s gift, this “shalom” is soul-deep, rock-solid, enduring life’s inward pain and outward storms. This “shalom” within us always bears fruit in our lives that is modeled on Jesus’ own self-sacri ice, thus giving glory to the Father and giving life to others. Okay, I keep using the word “shalom” and you might ask what does the word mean? The Hebrew word “shalom” found in the Old Testament means the wellbeing of daily life, a total harmony with nature, God and self, dwelling in security, free from fear. “Shalom” is the sum of all the bene its of God’s presence with his people. Shalom is the fruit of the covenant between God and believers. Jesus’ promise of peace speaks in every age to the troubled heart of the human person. In the words of the 1983 Pastoral Letter of the U. S. Bishops on peace (The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response) “peacemaking is not an optional commitment. It is a requirement of our faith.” Today as a community we also celebrate another “Works of Mercy” Sunday and for me peace and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy go hand in hand for if we are not, as Jesus taught us, merciful like our heavenly Father, how can we call ourselves “peacemakers”? We are called to stop and help alleviate the sufferings of this world and the pain of our brothers and sisters, using whatever means are at hand, beginning with our own time, however busy we may be. Since our last “Works of Mercy” Sunday so many of you have heeded Jesus’ teaching by providing cookies to our Feed the Hungry Ministry, donating blankets and socks for the homeless, volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul and Isaac Society ministries and writing letters to the homebound and many other acts of mercy. In all these ways you have been the hands, feet and face of God and his mercy and brought a measure of peace to those whose lives you touched. Shalom, Faithful

Actual Collection

Budgeted Collection

April 3rd 20,405.37$ 17,000.00$

April 10th 15,968.13$ 17,000.00$

April 17th 16,421.82$ 17,000.00$

April 24th 16,909.30$ 17,000.00$

Actual Collection 695,258.14$ Budgeted Collection 690,000.00$

YTD Collection Overage $5,258.14

Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016Summary of Weekly Sunday Offering

April 24, 2016

Thank you for your support.

DDF Assessment 100,900 Less: Pledges Made 57,333 Total Pledges shortfall 43,567$

DDF Assessment 100,900 Less: Pledge Payments Received 36,234 Balance Payable to the Diocese 64,666$ Number of donors 245 Parishioners' participation % 8%

2016 Diocesan Development FundApril 24, 2016

Please support 2016 DDF.Race to the Finish Line total collection = $6,175

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4 MAY 1, 2016

2016 DDF SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES—APRIL 30 & MAY 1 Please use the brightyellowenvelopelocated in the pews for your donation. Thank you for your support! DonatingtoDDFsupportsyourChurchandMinistries.

HEALTHMINISTRYNEWSThe mobile clinic will be at St. Catherine’s school from8:30 am to 2:00 pm for adult clients on Saturday,May7.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 info or to volunteer: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

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LestonnacFreeClinicisinneedofDentalVolunteers(Dentists,HygienistsandAssistants)for the new Mobile Dental Clinic that is coming to the Inland Empire River-side area. If you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information, please call the Orange office at 714-633-4600 or visit their website at www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

Men of St. Catherine’s please consider joining us on Mother’s Day for a special men’s choir at the 10:15 am Mass. There will be rehearsal at 4:00 pm today, May 1st in the Church. Thank you for celebrating the mothers of our community in this special way.

RESPECTLIFEMINISTRYPlease join us to pray for the unborn and their mothers on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Planned Parenthood, Riverside. The next gathering date is Saturday,May7that9:00am.We will meet in front of the Planned Parenthood on Arlington Avenue (middle of the block between Magnolia and Brockton Avenues) to pray, hold signs and encourage community awareness. Both the babies and their mothers need our prayers and our help. The babies are defense-less and there are better and healthier alternatives for the mother, for example, adoption. Sometimes all that is need-ed is an ultrasound so they can actually see their baby, alive. Riverside Life Services is nearby and provides free ultra-sounds and other help, like baby clothes and diapers. ComeoutandjoinusonMay7th!If you would like to join our ministry, contact Maggie Meyer at 951-836-0901.

FIRSTFRIDAYADORATIONMay6toMay7

For24hoursbeginningafterthe8:00amMassFriday,May6,untilbenedic-tionjustbeforetheFirstSaturdayMass,May7at8:00am,wehaveexpo-sitionoftheBlessedSacramentinthe

FamilyChapeltotherightofthemainaltar.If you would like to be a regular adorer and sign up for a certain hour, call Elissa Fruciano at 689.5328. ComeandspendanhourwithHim!

We have a great need for more adorers during Midnight to 5:00 am shifts. If the Lord wakes you during these hours, please come, or make a decision now to commit to one of those early hours. Commitment is a good thing! Jesus is fully committed; He wants you to be also! "We must always have courage, and if some spiritual languor comes upon us, let us run to the feet of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and let us place ourselves in the midst of the heavenly perfumes, and we will undoubtedly regain our strength." -St. Padre Pio

YearofMercy:PilgrimageofPrayerTHELABYRINTHPRAYERWALKMAY21,2016DuringtheYearofMercy,weareofferingtheop-portunitytowalktheLabyrinthaspartofyourpilgrimageofprayer.The Labyrinth is modeled from the one in the nave of the Chartres Cathedral in France. It is an eleven circuit labyrinth from our mystical past. The labyrinth has three paths, the going in represents the Path of Letting Go, the Center is the second called the Path of Enlight-enment and also a meditation on Creation, the third is the way out, the Path of Union. The labyrinth repre-sents our life's journey to God and it is through our life that we come to know God. An ancient archetype, the labyrinth has found re-newed use in today's world and many who walk it ind it to be a very good tool for meditation. Marianne Heames will be available during the walk times for a short presentation and to offer guidance for those who would like it. ThelabyrinthwillbeavailableintheParishHallonSaturday,May21,from9:00amto3:00pm.

COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5 MAY 1, 2016

JUBILEEYEAROFMERCYMay1,2016—SixthSundayofEasterIn formal documents, presentations, and homilies outlining the purpose of this JubileeYearofMercy, Pope Francis explains that compassion and understanding for those in dif icult situations is not only our individual responsibility, but something the whole Church of i-cially needs to manifest. Today’s Acts of the Apostles reading presents a moving example of the early church do-ing precisely that. Prayerful openness to the Holy Spirit assures the assembly that they have not acted alone in discerning the correct resolution: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us.” And they have chosen the com-passionate response: “not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities” (Acts 15:28). Yet how daringly creative—the Jewish majority sets aside lifelong rituals that establish spiritual identity and express covenant i-delity. How radically trustful—the church af irms universally valid principles while respecting uniquely local and personal situations. Exactly the grace Pope Francis prays this Jubilee Year will renew in today’s Church! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

W M E JesustellsusnottoletourheartsbetroubledbecausehehasgivenusHispeace;thepeacethatpassesallunderstanding.Wealsohave

theHolySpirittoleadandguideusandourmarriage.Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on June 24-26, September 23-25 & November 11-13. Please contact Robert & Denise Borruel at (951) 520-7478 to register or for more information.

AWeekendofDiscovery...ALifetimeofLove

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Men,areyoulookingforfaith,hopeandprayerinyourlife?Come join Catholic Men’s Fellowship on Tuesday,May10at7:00pmat the Ministry Center, Room 1. All men welcome. Call Robert at 951-784-7642 or Al at 951-212-1971 for information.

S .C S M A R C

We all experience challenges in life. Stephen Ministers give one-to-one care to individuals who are facing a wide variety of situations, including divorce, separation, bereavement, unemployment, hospitalization, terminal illness, loneli-ness, being homebound, spiritual struggles, and more. Stephen Ministry is a CONFIDENTIAL ministry. If you or a loved one need a Stephen Minister, call Stephen Leader, Mary Lou Couch at 951-733-2254. For further information: www.stephenministries.org

ISAACSOCIETYOnce a month we assist the residents at Valencia Gardens Health Care Center in BINGO. We play several games and prizes are provided for them at the end. If you’d like to join us, call Diana 781-9855 ext. 18 or Walter 789-0186 for more infor-mation. Our next Bingo – Ice Cream Social will be on Sunday, May 15th at 2:00 pm.

In our faith, Easter is not a single day but a celebration that lasts 50 days until Pente-cost. Please consider bringing fresh lilies or other Easter flowers to the church dur-ing the Easter season in remembrance of your loved ones to keep our church looking beautiful!

St.CatherineofAlexandriaChurchwillbecelebratingour

70thAnniversaryonJune9,2016.We will celebrate our anniversary with Mass & Fellowship. During the Fellowship Fr. Gene would like to recog-nize parishioners for milestone achievements:

• Which parishioner has been in the Parish the longest • Which Parishioner has been performing ministry work the longest • The oldest parishioner Male/Female If you feel this is you, please contact Patricia Grana-dos at the Ministry Center at 951-781-9855. We are also collecting vintage pictures of St. Cathe-rine’s Church. If you would like to volunteer vintage photos we will make a copy of your photo and return it to you. The photos can be dropped off at the Min-istry Center during business hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Please keep our Adult Con irmandi in prayer as they receive the Sacrament of Con irmation on May 14th.

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PRESENTATIONSONOTHERFAITHSByDr.BobFerrett

Thursdays,April28—June9(7sessions)

Choose:2:00–3:30pmor7:00–8:30pmIn the Spirituality Room at the Ministry Center. JoinUs!

May5:LatterDaySaints—Mormon Call Dr. Ferrett if you have any questions at 951-697-7733.

EDUCATION / FORMATION PAGE 6 MAY 1, 2016

RCIA INQUIRY Thinking about becoming Catholic? Baptized Catholic but never received any other sacraments? Know a friend who has told you he or she would like to become Catholic? Come to Adult Inquiry to explore and get your questions answered. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm or 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month at 9:00 am in the Ministry Center. Questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29. Next meeting dates: 5/10&5/14

News from our Parish School Excellence in Education, Body, Mind & Spirit

Winding Down and Looking Forward

Wow, it’s already May and only one more month of school! The last two months have been so full – Holy Week and Easter received a great deal of direct focus (as it should), RIMS Science Fair, multiple field trips, along with the end of Basketball (our Boys A Team finished 2nd), and Spring Concert - Grandparents’ Day. And the next month and a half looks even busier – but all in the name of providing our students with the most comprehensive education available to empower them, body, mind, and spirit.

Before I get too worried about the frenetic activity, a dose of lunch recess reminds me that the choices our children have are truly an enhancement, not a burden. Some choose kickball, others swings, slide, games, some read. None does it all, but all appear to like their choices, and all appear to be making the most of their lunch recess. To have a school with such a variety of programs and extra-curricular activities as we do keeps our staff busy making sure that each event and subject comes off well, and that our children are enhanced by the variety. I truly believe we offer our children the best choice in education available anywhere in the Riverside area, and next year should be even better.

Would you like your children to be part of our program? We will hold our Campus Tours on Friday May 20th from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm (when our Family Fun Night begins). You and your children can tour our facilities, meet our teachers, and talk with our parents – then stay and have fun with our entire school community. If you would like to be a part of our exciting program, or if you have friends or grandchildren who would like to see our program, or find out more about our parish school. All are welcome. See you on the 20th!

Thank you and God Bless,

Enrique Landin Telephone: (951) 684-1091 Principal Email: elandin@stcatherine-riverside.org Website: www.stcofa1.org

SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY— They guide us to "help our neighbor in their spiritual needs." -USCCA

• Counseling the Doubtful • Instructing the Ignorant • Admonishing the Sinner • Comforting the Sorrowful • Forgiving Injuries • Bearing Wrongs Patiently • Praying for the Living and the Dead

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY— They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs." -USCCA • Feed the Hungry • Give Drink to the Thirsty • Shelter the Homeless • Visit the Sick • Visit the Prisoners • Bury the Dead • Give Alms to the Poor

FORMATION / PARISH LIFE PAGE 7 MAY 1, 2016

Lance Wiseman Archie LaSalle

781.9855 ext. 14 684.1065

All HighAll High--SchoolSchool--Age Youth LIFE NIGHT,Age 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,5/1—So, you've watched The Force Awakens and you are ready to take your training to the next level and learn how to use the force; but where do you go? Life Night of course! This action packed night will teach us the ways of Force and Holy Spirit through Jedi train-ing, comfortable clothes and shoes encouraged. See you at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall and May the Force be with you! NextWeek,5/8—Weather forecast: Windy with a chance of fire! That’s our prediction for next week. Come to Life Night to pre-pare yourself as our Church receives the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This will be an awesome night to get inspired and to live on fire with the Holy Spirit! Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Parish Hall or the Youth House, 6956 Nixon St. AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURS–For service opportunities, please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISERFor upcoming events, please contact Lance. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to 6th to 8th graders in private or public schools. The next Edge session for this year will be May18,2016from6:30pmto7:45pmattheYouthHouse.CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation—The next modules for this year will be Sunday, May 22nd from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or Monday, May 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. 2ndYearofCon irmation—REMINDER:If you missed the Candi-date & Sponsor gathering on April 23rd, please call Lance for make-up information. All 1st year make-up work, mass re lection and service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. 3rdYearofCon irmation—IfyouhavenotturnedinthePer-manentRecordformorDinnerReservationsheet,pleasecon-tactLancerightaway.RemembertheRehearsal&DinnerisThursday,May12,2016.

ATTENTION3rdYearCon irmationCandidatesThereareonly3LifeNightsleftbeforeCon irmation.

Our Con irmation process is a three year program, starting in 9thgrade,Con irming in11thgrade; this includespublicoranyprivateschools.PleasecontactLanceWisemanwithanyquestions.

FAITH FORMATION IS SEEKING NEW CATECHISTS (TEACHERS)... 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 prepare for receiving their Sacraments, learn about our Roman Catholic Tradi-tions, live out the Gospel and journey in our faith together. The rewards are many. Please pray to see if our Lord is call-ing you to this Ministry. If interested or for questions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25. **Pleasenote any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volunteer will need to follow certain guidelines and training before being allowed to help. Please don't let this turn you away. It's for the safety of all involved.

OUR CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUR YOUNGEST PARISHIONERS! Children's Preschool (ages 3 - 5) and Children's Homily (1st grade - 6th grade) are held during Sunday 8:30 and 10:15 morning masses.. Vol-unteers can contribute their time and talent while teaching and/or assisting in a worthwhile ministry. Could you volunteer once or twice a month? Can only volunteer once a month? That's ok - schedules are lexi-ble and on a rotating basis, therefore the more volun-teers that participate, the better! We have offered these programs for the children of our parish for years, but now we need your help with the upcoming fall season. No experience needed - training and materials are pro-vided. Please remember all volunteers must comply with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. Need more infor-mation? CallRachelat781-9855x26

QUINCEAÑERA INFORMATION A celebration of a young lady or man’s Fifteenth Birthday with a mass and blessing. We at St. Catherine cele-brate Quinceañeras four (4) times a year in group celebrations. The next orientation and informational meeting will be on May 17 at 7:00 pm at the Youth House, 6956 Nixon St., River-side 92506. Requirements, paper-work, and dates of celebrations will be handed out at the meeting.

Please note Children’s Homily, Pre-School & Nursery will be closed Sunday, May 8th. Becauseeverymomdeservesaspecialdayoff–

HAPPYMOTHER’SDAY!!

REFLEXION/PASTORAL SOCIAL PÁGINA 8 MAYO 1, 2016

AÑOJUBILARDELAMISERICORDIA1odemayode2016—SextoDomingodePascuaEn documentos o iciales, presentaciones y homilıas que delinean el proposito del AñoJubilardelaMisericordia, el Papa Francisco explica que la compasion y la comprension por aquellas personas en situaciones difıciles no es solamente nuestra responsabilidad personal, sino algo que toda la Iglesia o icialmente necesita manifestarse. Hoy el texto de los Hechos de los Apostoles presenta un ejem-plo conmovedor de la Iglesia de los primeros siglos haciendo precisamente eso. El comienzo de una oracion al Es-pıritu Santo asegura a la asamblea que ellos no actuaron solos discerniendo la decision correcta: “Porque parecio bien al Espıritu Santo y a nosotros”. Y ellos ya eligieron una respuesta compasiva: “no imponerles mayor carga que estas cosas esenciales” (Hechos 15:28). Sin embargo, que creativamente, la mayorıa judıa puso a un lado los rituales establecidos de toda la vida que establecıan identidad y expresaban idelidad a la alianza. Que con ianza tan funda-mental, la comunidad a irma principios validos universalmente y al mismo tiempo respeta situaciones personales y particulares. ¡Exactamente la gracia por la que el Papa Francisco ora que este Ano Jubilar renueve a la Iglesia de hoy! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeraLectura — La cuestion de si los gentiles necesitaban ser circuncidados para salvarse (Hch 15:1-2, 22-29). Salmo — Que te alaben, Senor, todos los pueblos. Aleluya (Salmo 67 [66]). Segundalectura — Juan tiene una vision de la ciudad santa, la nueva Jerusalen (Apocalipsis 21:10-14, 22-23)oApocalipsis22:12-14,16-17,20. Evangelio —El Espıritu Santo, enviado por el Padre en nombre de Jesus, nos ensenara todo (Juan 14:23-29)oJuan17:20-26. Salmo responsorial: LeccionarioI © 1976, Comision Episcopal de Pastoral Liturgica de la Conferen-cia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Miercoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23 o Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lc 24:46-53 (para la Ascension); o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sabado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 7:55-60; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 6-7, 9; Ap 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26 o (para la Ascension) Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23 o Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lc 24:46-53

ÚNICAMENTETÚTal vez pensemos que la vocacion esta reservada para ciertas personas especiales que estan llamadas al sacerdocio o a la vida religiosa. La realidad es que todos los bautizados tienen la vocacion de discıpulos de Jesus. El Senor nos conoce individual e ıntimamente, incluso nuestra historia personal, nuestros puntos fuertes y nuestras debilidades, ası como tambien conoce nuestro destino. El tiene un proposito para cada uno de no-sotros. Dios tiene un proposito cada uno de nosotros. El papa Juan Pablo II sostiene que el plan eterno de Dios solamente se nos revela en los acontecimientos de nues-tra vida. Cada vida es unica, lo cual tambien signi ica que cada vocacion es uni-ca. Afortunadamente, nuestras vocaciones se viven mejor dentro de la comunidad de fe donde podemos ayudarnos mutuamente a escuchar la voz del Senor y responderle. El bautismo es el comienzo de toda vocacion cristiana—en ot-ras palabras, el porqué de ser cristiano—mientras que la corresponsabilidad representa el cómo.

La corresponsabilidad cristiana es una manera de discernir, aceptar y vivir gozosa y generosamente los compromisos, las responsabilidades y funciones que Dios nos pide. Es aquı, en nuestra comunidad parroquial refractada a traves del prisma de todas y cada una de las vocaciones individuales, donde se encarna y expresa la mision unica de Cristo: hacer la voluntad de Dios, proclamar la Buena Nueva de la salvacion, consolar al a ligido, cuidar los unos de los otros, vivir la vida a plenitud tal como lo hizo Jesus. Afortunadamente, no tenemos que hacer esto con nuestros propios esfuerzos. Tal como nos asegura Jesus en el Evangelio de hoy, tenemos ayuda. El poder del Espıritu Santo llena los corazones de todos los que aman al Senor y siguen su camino. El llamado a vivir de esta manera es urgente. Jesus no nos dice que lo sigamos en un futuro o cuando nos parezca. El momento es ahora. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Oh Dios, que te alaben los pueblos, que todos los pueblos te alaben. — Salmo 67 (66):6

FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 MAYO 1, 2016

MINISTERIODESALUDLaclínicamóvilestádisponibleel7demayode8:30ama2:00pmpara pacientes adultos, en el patio trasero de la escuela de St. Catherine, cerca de las mesas de picnic. Se ofrece cuidado medico para adultos, labora-torio y medicamento de bajo costo, los pacientes seran atendidos conforme lleguen y se registren. Necesitamos ayuda urgente de interpretes y traducto-res de espanol a ingles. Para mas informa-cion (voluntarios) visite: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

ADORACIÓNALSANTÍSIMOSACRAMENTO6demayoa7demayoHabraAdoraciónalSantísimoSacramen-topor24horasempezandodespuésdelaMisade8:00amelviernes,6demayo

hastalaMisade8:00amelsabado,7demayo.Venganypasenuna“HoraSanta”conDiosenelSantisimoSacramento.Tenemos una gran necesidad de mas adoradores ( ieles) durante los cambios (turnos) de la medi-anoche hasta las 5:00 am. Si el Senor lo despierta durante estas horas, por favor, venga , o tome una decision a comprometerse a una de las horas de la madrugada. ¡El compromiso es una buena cosa! ¡Jesus esta totalmente comprometido; El quiere que usted sea tambien! “Uno siempre tiene valor, y si alguna languidez espiritual viene sobre nosotros, corramos a los pies de Jesús en el Santísimo Sacramento, y dejar que nos situamos en medio de los per-fumes celestiales, y sin duda, recuperaremos nuestra fuerza.” -Sto. Padre Pio

DOMINGODEOBRASDEMISERICORDIAEl 1o de mayo es domingo de Obras de Misericordia. En las salidas de la Iglesia tendremos canastas (cestas) con sugerencias de como su familia puede realizar una obra de misericordia en los proximos dos meses. Acompane a otros en este maravilloso modo de celebrar el Ano Jubilar De La Merced. Celebración del

70 Aniversario de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

9 de junio de 2016 Misa a las 5:00 pm

Despues de la Misa, acompañenos a la recepción y el compañerismo

en el Salón Parroquial.

LaAscensióndelSeñorseobservaráeldomingo8demayo.

COMUNIDADNUEVAVIDA:

¿Te gustaría aprender más acerca de las lecturas dominicales y como las primeras comunidades aprendían y compartían su fe? - Las pequeñas comunidades de fe son un signo visible de la misión de Jesús en el mundo. - Buscan activamente formas de servicio para el crecimiento espiritual, individual y parroquial. - Se estudia más afondo las lecturas dominicales, se reflexiona y se comparte la fe.

Comunidad Nueva Vida de pequeñas comunidades de fe cordialmente les invita a asistir y ser parte de la comunidad:

Todos los lunes de 7:00 pm—9:00 pm en el salón #2 del Centro de Ministerios, que está al cruzar la calle en el 7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside.

Contactar: María Lozano (951) 314-7010 maref65@yahoo.com / Marco Martínez (951) 655-0144 mtmyeshua@gmail.com

2016COLECTADE“DDF”SELLEVARAACABOESTEFINDESEMANA

30deabrily1odemayoPor favor use el sobre de color amarillo que se encuentra en las bancas para su donacion al Fondo del Desarrollo Diocesano. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Su donacion al DDF apoya su Iglesia y Ministerios.TODASLASVENTAJAS Queremos dar a nuestros hijos lo que no tuvimos; pero aseguremonos de darles lo que sı tuvimos: la fe. —Anonimo