St. Peter † Prince of Apostles

St. Peter † Prince of Apostles Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 14, 2018 The word of God is living and effec ve, sharper than any two-edged sword.

-- Hebrews 4:12a

— Clergy— Fr. Isaque Meneses, Pastor 559/924-2562, Ext. [email protected] Fr. Pedro Cabral, Parochial Vicar 559/924-2562, Ext. [email protected] Rev. Mr. Don Mattos-Deacon 559/924-2562, Ext. 107 Emergency: 559-925-2029

—Parish Office — Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 870 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 Phone: 559/924-2562; Fax: 559/924-5727 [email protected] www.saintpeterpoa.org — Bulletin Announcements — Contact: The Church Office [email protected] or leave in Church office. — Mass Schedule — (All Masses are at St. Peter’s unless otherwise noted) Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Spanish), Stratford- 12:00 p.m

— Weekday Mass Schedule — Mon. 7 a.m.-Spanish, Tues. 5:30 p.m., Wed. 7 a.m. & 8:15 a.m., Thurs-Fri 7a.m. — Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)— Friday’s: 5:30 p.m. & Saturday’s 8:30 a.m. — Marriage or Baptism — Contact the church office for more info.: 559/924-2562 — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Family Chapel) Mon., Tues, Wed., & Fri, 9am—5pm; and Thurs., 9am—8pm. Contact Lucy Jones, 559/924-7401 — CCD Program/Adult Confirmation— PH: 924-2826 Ext. 209 Pat Garrett (Director) Ext. 207 (habla Español)

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Office Staff

Phyllis Machado-Ext. 106 Executive Secretary Facility Coordinator [email protected] Ana Maciel- Ext.105 Bookkeeper Cristian Barriga-Ext. 101 Office Secretary Wedding Coordinator Bulletin Editor [email protected] [email protected] Lupe Reyna-Ext.104 Office Secretary Sacramental Registrar [email protected]

Pastoral Team Mark Tompkins-559-210-4087 Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Pat Garrett-Ext.209 CCD Director [email protected] Pat Garrett-559-924-2562-Ext.209 Youth Ministry Director [email protected] Dorie Talob-Ext.109 Music Ministry [email protected] Racheal Manzo-Ext.202 MIQ School Principal [email protected]

Dear St. Peter's Parishioners,

It has been a pleasure serving you as your Director of Music Ministry for the past seven

years. My journey here began when Monsignor John Coelho-Harguindeguy asked me to be

the Music Director and Conductor for the Dedication Mass of our new church in October

2011. Since then, I have had the privilege to lead and direct the English and Spanish Choirs

in over 1200 weekend masses, numerous Holy Day of Obligation masses, special masses -

First Communions, Confirmations, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Festa, Our Lady of Fatima

novenas, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, and Father Hector Lopez's Installation Mass. It

was wonderful to plan and prepare music (some with trumpets, violins, and special

instruments) to truly make glorious music for our Lord and His people. In the course of

these years, I also have been blessed to provide music for over 120 Weddings, over 100

Funerals and over 100 Quinceañeras. How wonderful it has been to be part of these

families' special ceremonies.

Thank you to the cantors and the choir for their dedication and commitment to the

St. Peter's Music Ministry. Volunteering their time and talent by coming to weekly

rehearsals and singing at 2-3 masses every weekend is truly a gift to the parish. Thank you

to the office staff and the ministry staff for their patience and understanding. It was not

easy working around my full time teaching schedule as Lemoore High School's Choir

Teacher. While I am stepping down as the Director of Music, I am still a parishioner of

St. Peter's Church. I will still serve in the parish but in another capacity. I will be a

substitute musician and will collaborate on future special ceremonies, masses, or events

with the new director.

God is watching over us and helps us in our needs. Please be assured that the Music

Ministry is left in very good hands. God has sent us a wonderful musician. With

Fr. Isaque's blessing, I "pass the baton" to Angela Gonzales. She is an accomplished pianist,

singer, leader, director, and beautiful human being. Please support her endeavors as your

new Director of Music Ministry.

I appreciate all the kind words and compliments I have received from many of you these

past years. I am also grateful for the other comments regarding my leadership which helps

me grow as a person. It is my sincere hope that the God-given talents and music that flows

through me has inspired you to a more spiritual place closer to God.

Soli Deo Gloria (To God Alone be the Glory).

Sincerely,

Dorie H. Talob


— Prayers Intentions/Oraciones de los Fieles—

Prayers for the Sick / Oraciones para los enfermos

We pray for Maria Mendoza, Carmen Flores, Irma Flores, Pete Mendoza, Joseph Henderson Robert Linarez, Deacon Joe Bian-gone, Brandon Valenzuela, Frances Leal, Alber na Orsaba,

Jessie Andrada, Baby Elios Delgado, Dolores Brown, Teresa Carril-lo, Maria L. Rodriguez, Fr. Eric Swearingen, Mr. Arbery, Ed Collins, Olivia Cazares, Susanna Chavarria, Cameron B, Vanessa Mar-

nez, Stan Hess, Diana Hess, Dolores Carranza, and all who are sick. May they feel the healing powers of our prayers.

Prayers for the Deceased / Oraciones para los difuntos We pray for Tony Henderson, Pedro Cruz, Oscar Valles, George Sula, Marifi Preisenddorf, Pedro Parrocho, Mary Roberts, Tanya Herrera,

Dolores Gomez, Miguel Reynosa, Anthony Baga Jr., Rosemarie Andrada, and all the faithful departed. May the souls of all the

faithful departed rest in peace.

— Prayers for the Military/Oraciones para los Militares—

Please pray for: Omar Yacsavilca-US Navy Steven Pertubal-USNavy Victoria Selkirk-US Navy Joseph Franckhauser Alexis Arevalo-USAF Carlos Lopez– US Navy LCPL Daniel Talob-US Marine Isaak Tafolla-US Navy Gabriela Pena– US Army Dave Breier-US Navy PFC Christian Durr-US Army Sr. Air Man Brandon L. Smith-USAF Alven Guevara Jr-US Navy Patrick J. Miguel-US Navy Jose J. Salazar-US Airforce Antonio Guadron– US Navy Raymond Mitchell-US Navy Jonathon Costa-US Marine Christopher T. Domingos-US Army Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, Amen.

— Weekly Reflection/Reflexión Semanal—

WORDS OF WISDOM

The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today's first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wis-dom, like the word of God, carries a message of consola on as well as of great challenge. The Le er to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is "sharper than any two-edged sword." We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetra ng words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound ques ons. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God's commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA

Hoy aprendemos en la primera lectura que el espíritu de la sabiduría llega a los que lo invocan. La sabiduría, como la Palabra de Dios, lleva un mensaje de consuelo y a la vez cons tuye un gran de-sa o. La carta a los hebreos nos cuenta que la Palabra de Dios, que está empapada con la sabiduría de Dios, es "más penetrante que una espada de dos filos". No podemos acobardarnos ante la sabiduría de Dios ni ante la palabra que ene el poder de penetrar nuestro corazón y mente. Jesús, la Palabra viva de Dios, la encarnación de la sabiduría, le dice cosas fuertes y muy penetrantes al joven rico que acude a Jesús en busca de respuestas a sus dudas más profundas. Precisamente, cu-ando el joven pensaba que había hecho lo suficiente para cumplir los mandamientos de Dios, se le exigió más. Lo mismo sucede en nuestro caso. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saturday, Oct. 13: 5:00 p.m. Guy Badasci by Don & Shirley Roberts Sunday, Oct. 14: 10:00 a.m. Intentions of Parishioners Manuel Maciel by M/M Menezes Tanya Herrerra by Friends 12:00 p.m. (Sp) Brenda Quintero de su esposo Epifania Arambula de familia y hijos 70 year Anniv-Blessing Ibarra 12:00 p.m. (Stfd) Manuel Luis by M/M Stacey Monday, Oct. 15: 7:00 p.m. Tony Henderson by Family Tuesday, Oct. 16: 5:30 p.m. Manuel Maciel Jr. By Judi Freitas Wednesday, Oct. 17: 7:00 a.m. Lucille Dufur by Miguel & Dorothy Govea 8:15 a.m. Tony Henderson by MIQ Faculty & Students Thursday, Oct. 18: 7:00 a.m. Marjorie Felipe by Lemoore Trinity Assoc. Mary Rodriguez Silva by Rose Neves & Frank Friday, Oct. 19: 7:00 a.m. Nativa Solomon by Joe & Kathy Neves Manuel Maciel by Joe & Luisa Matos Saturday, Oct. 20: 5:00 p.m. Charles & Jane Golden by Family Sunday, Oct. 21: 10:00 a.m. Intentions of Parishioners Edward Adeline Mendez by Don & Shirley Roberts, Pedro Parocha by Oldan Family 12:00 p.m. (Sp) Maria Trinidad Tafolla de sus hijas 12:00 p.m. (Strfd) Victor Meza 26th Birthday de su familia Meza


-Mass Intentions/Intenciones de Misa- -Stewardship Corner/Co- responsabilidad -

— Mary Immaculate Queen School — www.miqschool.com Principal: Rachael Manzo,

[email protected] 884 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 Phone: 559/924-3424; Fax: 559/924-7848

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Festival this year! We are grateful for the outpouring of support for our school. GO

KNIGHTS!

• MIQ School is looking for substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.

Rejoice always! -1 Thessalonians 5:16

Mary Immaculate Queen School is still accepting new student applications! Don't wait to join our MIQ school family.

Scholarships are available to make it affordable for you. Please call Rachael Manzo for a tour at 924-3425 ext. 202

If you would like to sponsor a child, please call the number listed above. We look forward to hearing from you.

MIQ SCHOOL NEWS

October 6 & 7, 2018

1st Collection: $8,932.00 2nd Collection: $3,186.50

Thank you for your generosity/Gracias por su generosidad

Second Collection Today/ 2da Colecta hoy:

MIQ Collection/ Escuela MIQ

Second Collection Next Week/ 2da Colecta la próxima semana:

World Mission Sunday/ Domingo de Mision Mundial


— Ministry News —

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Holy Hours in need of a Guardian are: Mon. 8am,11am & 3pm; Tues. 8am, 10am, 11am & 12noon; Wed. 8am,1pm, 2pm & 3pm; Thurs.8am, 2pm & 3pm; Fri. 8am,10am & 3pm. Consider giving one hour a week of your time to Jesus. Contact Lucy Jones, 903-9924.

St. Peter’s Mom Bible Study

Mothers of children 0-18 please join our bible study! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 9am - 11am at the convent located next to MIQ School. Childcare is available. Please contact Juli Polder at(916) 284-6753 if interested.

Women’s Bible Study WBS return every Thurs. from 10-1130 a.m. in the convent. Curious? Have questions? Call Carol Wood 924-4907.

Prayer Quilt Ministry

Prayer Quilt will meet again on Oct 22nd at 1:30pm. FMI please call Patti 707 9822 or Diane Howder 707-4470.

Formación Bíblica

Te invitamos a tener una formación bíblica y a conocer mas de la palabra de Dios, El Señor te espera. Sacia tu sed porque el es agua viva! Para mas información contacte a Rosa Reeder 559-707-0361.

Grief Ministry

“Comfort, Give Comfort to my people”, says the

Lord. Grief Ministry meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month in St Agnes Room

at 3p.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast

Msrg. John J. O’ Friel’s Knights of Columbus Council will be hosting the annual “Joe Garcia Memorial Pancake

Breakfast”.

It will be held on October 28,2018 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm in O’ Doherty Hall.

Located at MIQ School 884 North Lemoore Ave, Lemoore, CA.

Cost per Tickets Adult $8.00 & Children Under 5 are Free. Tickets will be

available for purchase at St. Peter’s Church Office or from any Knights of

Columbus member.

The Altar Society meets the 1st Friday of every month at 2pm in the convent. For more information and to join please contact Clara Stacy at 381-6394. New members are always

welcome!

ONLINE GIVING HAS MOVED

We have moved our online giving from OSV to Parish Soft Connect Now. Please copy and paste this address on your web browser:

https://giving.parishsoft.com/dl/?=stp870285

If you have any questions about this or if you were a previous user, please feel free to contact the office at 924-2562. You can also access this through the St. Peter’s Parish App and the St. Peter’s website.

NOVENA FOR OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Oct. 15th-6:30 pm

Candlelight Procession

Followed by Mass at 7pm

SAFE & SACRED PROGRAM

h ps://safeandsacred-fresno.org


Reading 1 WIS 7:7-11

I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire. Beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I chose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her com-pany, and countless riches at her hands.

Responsorial Psalm PS 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17

R. (14) Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. Make us glad, for the days when you afflicted us, for the years when we saw evil. R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! Let your work be seen by your servants and your glory by their children; and may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours; prosper the work of our hands for us! Prosper the work of our hands! R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

Second Reading HEB 4:12-13

Brothers and sisters: Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him

to whom we must render an account.

Acclamation Before the Gospel R. Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

MK 10:17-27 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother." He replied and said to him, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth." Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, "Children, how hard it is to en-ter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God."

Primera lectura Sab 7, 7-11

Supliqué y se me concedió la prudencia; invoqué y vino sobre mí el espíritu de sabiduría. La preferí a los cetros y a los tronos, y en comparación con ella tuve en nada la riqueza. No se puede comparar con la piedra más preciosa, porque todo el oro, junto a ella, es un poco de arena y la plata es como lodo en su presencia. La tuve en más que la salud y la belleza; la preferí a la luz, porque su resplandor nunca se apaga. Todos los bienes me vinieron con ella; sus manos me trajeron riquezas incontables.

Salmo Responsorial Salmo 89, 12-13. 14-15. 16-17

.R. Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad, para que nos llene de alegria Enséñanos a ver lo que es la vida, y seremos sensatos. ¿Hasta cuándo, Señor, vas a temer compasión de tus siervos? ¿Hasta cuándo? R. Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad, para que nos llene de alegria Llénanos de tu amor por la mañana y júbilo será la vida toda. Alégranos ahora por los días y los años de males y congojas. R. Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad, para que nos llene de alegria Haz, Señor, que tus siervos y sus hijos puedan mirar tus obras y tu gloria. Que el Señor bondadoso nos ayude y dé prosperidad a nuestras obras. R. Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad, para que nos llene de alegria

Segunda Lectura Heb 4, 12-13

Hermanos: La palabra de Dios es viva, eficaz y más penetrante que una espada de dos filos. Llega hasta lo más íntimo del alma, hasta la médula de los huesos y descubre los pensamientos e intenciones del corazón. Toda creatura es transparente para ella. Todo queda al desnudo y al descubierto ante los ojos de aquel a quien debemos rendir cuentas.

Aclamación antes del Evangelio. R. Aleluya, aleluya. Dichosos los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos. R. Aleluya.

Evangelio Mc 10, 17-27

En aquel tiempo, cuando salía Jesús al camino, se le acercó corriendo un hombre, se arrodilló ante él y le preguntó: "Maestro bueno, ¿qué debo hacer para alcanzar la vida eterna?" Jesús le contestó: "¿Por qué me llamas bueno? Nadie es bueno sino sólo Dios. Ya sabes los mandamientos: No matarás, no cometerás adulterio, no robarás, no levantarás falso testimonio, no cometerás fraudes, honrarás a tu padre y a tu madre". Entonces él le contestó: "Maestro, todo eso lo he cumplido desde muy joven''. Jesús lo miró con amor y le dijo: "Sólo una cosa te falta: Ve y vende lo que tienes, da el dinero a los pobres y así tendrás un tesoro en los cielos. Después, ven y sígueme". Pero al oír estas palabras, el hombre se entristeció y se fue apesadumbrado, porque tenía muchos bienes. Jesús, mirando a su alrededor, dijo entonces a sus discípulos: "¡Qué difícil les va a ser a los ricos entrar en el Reino de Dios!" Los discípulos quedaron sorprendidos ante estas palabras; pero Jesús insistió: "Hijitos, ¡qué difícil es para los que confían en las riquezas, entrar en el Reino de Dios! Más fácil le es a un camello pasar por el ojo de una aguja, que a un rico entrar en el Reino de Dios". Ellos se asombraron todavía más y comentaban entre sí: "Entonces, ¿quién puede salvarse?" Jesús, mirándolos fijamente, les dijo: "Es imposible para los hombres, mas no para Dios. Para Dios todo es posible".

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