Holy Cross Catholic Church Pastor Msgr. Paul Albee Msgr. Richard Loomis Deacon Trino Andrade Deacon Kevin Mauch Deacon Eduardo Castillo Deacon Pat Coulter Deacon Derrel Craig Deacon Michael Kromm April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule (Mass) Saturdays: 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:45, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15p.m. (Spanish) Weekdays: Monday and Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Days: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Marriages: Arrangements must be made six months in advance. Baptisms: Required pre-baptismal classes for parents and godparents. Please call the rectory two months prior to anticipated baptism date. Sponsors (Godparents) must be practicing Catholics. 13955 Peach Hill Rd. Moorpark CA 93021 Tel. (805) 529-1397 Fax (805)529-3939 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.holycross-moorpark.org Religious Education Commission: Sue Jones………….………………………….....529-0283 E-mail address: …[email protected] Confirmation:………..………………………….529-0283 Julie Cleary…..…...… [email protected] Elementary/Jr High Ministry:…………..…….529-0283 Erika Jones………...…[email protected] Youth Ministry :………..…………………...…..529-0641 Danny Cleary:……..…[email protected] Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts: Chris Dellacqua:…………………….…....……..553-9852 Family Life Commission: Leonard Leritz…………………………....……...523-9614 Spiritual Life Commission: Paulette Swenson……………….…….….….….529-9117 Catholic Charities Office: Patricia Calderon…612 Spring Road …….…..529-0720 Social Life Commission: Vaune Pierce……...………….…………...….....529-9423 Pastoral Care of the Sick: Deacon Derrel Craig……………………...805) 530-0305 Parish Administration Office: Jenny Stevens….…………………….…..…..….529-1397 Mary Lupe Ellis………….………………..….......529-1397 Knights of Columbus Council #9969 GK Cris Kalal..……….……....……..…….(805)529-8557 Email address…[email protected] Website……………..….……..kofcmoorparkcouncil9969.org Lord’s Table Chris Johnson……....…………………..…(805)402-0506 Page 1 Holy Cross Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016 “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 13:47b THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today’s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his “flock.” In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas’ preaching. They then turn their energies to the Gentiles (Acts 13:14, 43-52). Psalm — We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100). Second Reading — John envisions a great white-robed multitude standing before the throne and before the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17). Gospel — My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them eternal life (John 10:27-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 April 17, 2016 Safeguard the Children Parish Committee Chair-Ron Clouse-529-1397 DID YOU KNOW? In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is participating in the Prevent Child Abuse American Pinwheel for Prevention campaign. The pinwheel is an uplifting symbol of childhood and represents every child’s right for a life filled with hope, health and happiness. Through this Campaign we are provided another opportunity to transform awareness into action. For more information on how to have your parish, school or family be a part of this important campaign, contact [email protected]. ¿SABÍA USTED? En reconocimiento del Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles está participando en la campaña para la Prevención de Abuso Infantil de América “Remolino de Prevención”. El remolino es un símbolo de la infancia y representa el derecho de cada niño a vivir una vida llena de esperanza, salud y felicidad. A través de la campaña tenemos la oportunidad a transformar la concientización en acción. Para más información de cómo lograr que su parroquia, escuela o familia sean parte de esta importante campaña, contacte a [email protected]. Year of Mercy We have to state, without mincing words, that there is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor. May we never abandon them. Pope Francis Quote Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 2 YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS Moges Asfaw Manuel Barrera Maria Barrera Brian Barrett Ramona Bravo Joan Bukovszky Ray Bukovszky Mela Cano Ed Cassese Jim Coleman Guadalupe Contreras Nancy Cota Jeanine DeGuardi Andrea Vintimilla De Haz Arlene Delnero Dana Dickson Illen Emailer Carmen M. Fair Dn. Dennis Fleming Eyves Fournier Norbert Francis Frank Gelfuso Roger Gonzales Juan Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Richard Gonzalez Manuel Gutierrez Maria Gutierrez Larry Hamilton Heather Hanlon Lori Hatcher Regina Hepp Rosa Hernandez David Heyer Glen Hilton Verna Hoelker Patsy Jimenez Margaret Jimenez Margie Palomino Jimenez Sue Karas Lou Kelly Tom Kelly Maria Alvarez Lazo Sarah Lewis Aaron Little Sienna Ly Candice Maher Cailyn Maloney Eric Mandell Grace Masino Jennifer McDermott Angela McKervey Patricia Mead Elizabeth Medina Ritchie Moore Julie Mora Christina Morelli Ryan Morris Ramona Patterson Armando Perez Diana Perez Vicki Perez Joe Perez, Jr. Breanna Pflaumer Clara Reveles Ramon Ricafort Bill Riley Ruben Rodriguez Rey Bryan Ruiz Mark Scharler Mohamad Sepidehdal Simon Silbertasch Suzanne Silbertasch Carl Strub Kristine Strub Minnie Stuehrmann Steven Swanson Guadalupe Ultreras Pat Withers Vivian Womack Janet Yandle Joseph Zev RELIGIOUS GIFT STORE Our Religious Gift Store will be open the1st and 3rd Sundays of the month . Come in and shop for your gifts! If you do not see what you are looking for our volunteer staff will be happy to assist you. Sun.—April 17 Year 2 Confirmation 7-9 p.m. Tues.—April 19 Open Youth Room 3:30-6 p.m. Wed.—April 20 Teen Choir Practice 5:30-7 p.m. Thurs.—April 21 Youth Ministry T.N.T. 7-9 p.m. For more info., call Danny at 529-0641 or email [email protected] Facebook.com/holycrosshighschoolyouthministry The Healing Power of God's Mercy A special day on Mercy and Healing Sat, Apr 30 2016 10:00am to 4:00pm Our Lady of Assumption Parish Hall 3175 Telegraph Road Ventura CA Topics Include: - Encountering Jesus Our Healer - The Power of Divine Mercy - Experiencing Healing Prayer Healing Mass Included Speakers: - Fr. George Reynolds, Associate Pastor, St. Barnabas, Long Beach, CA - Dominic Berardino, President, SCRC Registration Before April 25: $20, includes catered chicken lunch, Thereafter: $25. Luncheon guaranteed for those registered before 4/25/16. If you plan to register at the door, please call or email for lunch count. Registration is the same price with or without lunch. Third Thursday of each Month April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Please come join us for prayer and meditation as we glorify our gracious Lord. The Knights of Columbus are now taking applications for their annual John Homze Scholarship. Application packets can be found in the vestibule of the church after all the Masses or prospective applicants can see Youth Ministry Leader Danny Cleary. Applicants must be a high school senior and a member of Holy Cross Parish. Altar Server Training The Parish is offering Altar Server training for those interested. The criterion is from ages 10 to 13 and in the fifth through eighth grades. The training is being offered on the First Friday of each month, from 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm, in Holy Cross church and is by appointment only. Interested parents should contact Deacon Michael Kromm via email at [email protected], to set an appointment. LORD'S TABLE NEEDS YOUR HELP Every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m., we serve a hot meal to those in need at the Holy Cross Chapel located on the corner of Everett and Magnolia. There are no groups signed up to prepare and help serve for the rest of January, February and March. This is a great opportunity for small church groups, Scouts, etc. to lend a helping hand. Contact Chris Johnson at(805) 402-0506 to reserve your Tuesday. Page 3 April 17, 2016 BULLETIN BOARD Grocery List CEREAL X Moorpark Food Pantry During the month of APRIL Holy Cross Parish will be collecting CEREAL for Moorpark Food Pantry. Please bring the CEREAL to church and leave it in the baskets in the vestibule. Thank you for your generosity! Mary Health of the Sick A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY presents their th 19 Annual Spring Luncheon Thursday, April 28, 2016 Sherwood Country Club Lunch*Shopping*Auc on*Raffles*Entertainment Further informa on or sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] 805-498-3644 x254 Purchase ckets at www.maryhealth.com Proceeds to benefit and support the loving care and compassion for the frail and elderly PRIEST PROPHET AND KING (3 PARTS) – The Sisters of Notre Dame will screen Bishop Robert Barron’s Priest Prophet and King DVD series in three parts on April 8, 15, 22 at 4:00 PM at Notre Dame Center (1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360). Each 90-minute session will include an opening reflecon, the film and sharing. Material for further reflec on will also be provided. Please RSVP to Sister Marie Paul Grech at [email protected] ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO MISSION SERVICE? Lay Mission-Helpers and Mission doctors are holding two INFORMATION DAYS: Sunday, April 24th from 2-4 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 1501 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena 91030 and Saturday, April 30th from 1-3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 6028 S. Victoria, Los Angeles, 90043. If you are interested in long-term overseas mission service and would like to find out more about LMH and MDa, please join us on this day. www.laymissionhelpers.org and www.missiondoctors.org. WAKE UP AMERICA! National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:00 pm Mass Dear Monsignor Albee, A BIG thanks to yourself, Jenny and all the parishioners of Holy Cross for your generous donations of about 75 cases of water and 75 boxes of various sizes of snacks and treats for the 80,000 + poor Southern California homeless served by the Servants of the Father of Mercy. Please let all the people of God know that their gifts will be delivered to the homeless living on the streets, under bridges and in alleyways beginning in May and will continue over the summer months. Sincerely, bro. gary joseph, s.F.m. Founder/President Servants of the Father of Mercy www.ServantsoftheFather LORD'S TABLE NEEDS YOUR HELP Every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m., we serve a hot meal to those in need at the Holy Cross Chapel located on the corner of Everett and Magnolia. There are no groups signed up to prepare and help serve for the month of June. This is a great opportunity for small church groups, Scouts, etc. to lend a helping hand. Contact Chris Johnson at(805) 402-0506 to reserve your Tuesday. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER The good news of the Gospel reminds us that we are God’s people, the sheep of his flock! Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection we are given the ultimate gift of eternal life and are held tight, safe and secure in God’s hand! Let these amazing and life giving truths fill you and your marriage relationship with His love and peace. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 25-26 at St. Jude Parish in Westlake Village and July 30-31 at St. Rose of Lima in Simi Vallley. Contact Jeanine and Russ Walker at 805-648-4244 or go online at www.twocanlove.org. We help make good marriages better. Reminder: If you need gluten-free host, please inform the sacristan before Mass. Thank you. PLEASE RESPECT OUR CHURCH BY NOT PUTTING GUM UNDER THE PEWS 17 de abril de 2016 Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ACTIVIDADES HISPANAS EN HOLY CROSS Domingos: 12:15 PM - Misa en Español Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Entrevistas Sacramentales Tercero Domingo del mes: 1:30 PM - Clases Prebautismales-- en la iglesia Primer Viernes del mes: 6:00 PM - Hora Santa 7:00 PM - Misa en Español Primero y Tercer Sábado del mes: 10:00 AM - Bautismos en Español Misas de Quince Años: Enero, Mayo y Octubre solamente Clases de Formación Continua Para Adultos Cada primer lunes y tercer lunes del mes. Información comunicarse al (805) 428-2015 Jaime Zavala/Dn Eduardo (805) 501-1416 Para solicitar entrevistas o información general en español favor de llamar al 529-1397. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 25 de abril la Iglesia conmemora a Pedro de Betancur (1626–1667). Originalmente de las Islas Canarias, a la edad de 24, se trasladó a Cuba. En 1651 llegó a Guatemala con la ambición de predicar a Cristo. Esto lo hizo, no como sacerdote ni religioso. El fue como laico, reconociendo su deber bautismal de evangelizar. En 1655 ingresó en la Orden Seglar Franciscana y como laico quiso poner en práctica la espiritualidad franciscana, ayudando a los pobres. Con su propio pan o casa el alimentaba al hambriento y amparaba al indigente. A todos recordaba la necesidad de la salvación y en la simplicidad de su mensaje derretía el egoísmo de los ricos. Les abría el corazón enseñándoles a compartir con los más pequeños de sus hermanos y hermanas. Eventualmente su nobleza de espíritu atrajo a hombres y mujeres que deseaban compartir su apostolado y fundó la Orden Betlehemita. También fundó la primera escuela de niños en Centro América convirtiéndose en el alfabetizador de Guatemala. Así dio ejemplo de lo que la Iglesia debe hacer por el pobre y marginado. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Año de la Misericordia Tenemos que decir, sin pelos en la lengua, que hay un vínculo inseparable entre nuestra fé y los pobres. No podemos nunca abandonarlos. Cita del Papa Francisco Cuarto Domingo de Pascua 17 de abril de 2016 “Yo te he puesto como luz de los paganos, para que lleves la salvación hasta los últimos rincones de la tierra”. — Hechos 13:47b EL REBAÑO DEL PASTOR En el arte cristiano, las primeras imágenes de Jesucristo no fueron de su crucifixión ni de su resurrección. Fueron de Jesús como el Buen Pastor, tal como nos lo presentan las lecturas de hoy. En el pasaje evangélico Jesús se nos revela como el pastor y sus seguidores son su “rebaño”. La primera y la segunda lecturas nos cuentan un poco más sobre el rebaño. El pasaje de los Hechos nos asegura que tanto los judíos como los gentiles están llamados a seguir a Jesús. Es la fe, no el derecho de cuna, lo que nos permite pertenecer a la comunidad de creyentes. En el pasaje del libro del Apocalipsis, aprendemos que el rebaño que le sigue a este Cordero de Dios será también purificado en su sangre. Tendrán que sobrellevar un tiempo de prueba antes de gozar de la vida eterna. Estén seguros de la promesa, nos avisa, pero sepan que hay un precio que pagar. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura — Los judíos rechazaron airados la predicación de Pablo y de Bernabé. Luego concentraron sus energías en los gentiles (Hch 13:14, 43-52). Salmo — El Señor es nuestro Dios y nosotros su pueblo. Aleluya (Salmo 100 [99]). Segunda lectura — Juan tiene la visión de una multitud en vestiduras blancas ante el trono y ante el Cordero (Apocalipsis 7:9, 14b-17). Evangelio — Mis ovejas conocen mi voz; ellas me siguen. Yo les doy vida eterna (Juan 10:27-30). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 14:21-27; Sal 145 (144):8-13; Ap 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35