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 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016 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 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016 “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3 TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Can you imagine a world such as the one put before us in today’s scripture readings? Communities of believers everywhere would support and encourage one another and be identified as Christians by the way they love each other. It would be a world with no tears, no death and mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the second reading from the book of Revelation (21:5). Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a true Christian community in our lives today? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, spreading the faith and unifying the churches (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). 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: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Year of Mercy Dear migrants and refugees! Never lose the hope that you too are facing a more secure future, that on your journey you will encounter an outstretched hand, and that you can experience fraternal solidarity and the warmth of friendship! Pope Francis Quote April 24, 2016 Safeguard the Children Parish Committee Chair-Ron Clouse-529-1397 DID YOU KNOW? Preventing child sexual abuse is a partnership. It requires education, training, and action from parents, other adults, organizations, and children. As adults, we need to learn to recognize other adults who are a risk to kids – ours and the others in the community. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which gives us all an opportunity to learn more about what the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is doing to prevent child sexual abuse from happening. For more information about the VIRTUS® Child Abuse Prevention Programs for Adults and Children contact [email protected]. ¿SABÍA USTED? Prevenir el abuso sexual infantil es una asociación. Requiere educación, entrenamiento y acción de los padres de familia, otros adultos, organizaciones y los niños. Como adultos, necesitamos aprender a reconocer a otros adultos que son un riesgo para los niños, tanto los nuestros como los demás en la comunidad. Abril es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, que nos ofrece una oportunidad para aprender más sobre lo que la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles está haciendo para prevenir que ocurra el abuso sexual infantil. Para más información sobre los Programas de Prevención del Abuso Sexual Infantil VIRTUS®, contacte a [email protected]. Baby Bottle Boomerang After distributing 200 baby bottles, this year’s Baby Bottle Boomerang campaign raised $5910.52. Clearly the parishioners of Holy Cross have shown their desire to see an end to abortion and to maintaining the sanctity of human life. Thank you for your generosity! Please continue to pray for an end to abortion and for life to be treasured at all of its stages and ages. ======================= The staff at the Community Pregnancy Clinic is truly grateful for the $5,910.52 raised with the baby bottle fundraiser! Each and every donor makes it possible for them to continue in their life-affirming work at the Clinic. Fifth 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 (Dee) Womack Janet Yandle 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. DISCIPLE’S CORNER All are welcome to visit the Disciple’s Corner the First and Third weekends of each month, located in the vestibule of the church. We offer various pamphlets for families, activities for children and information regarding the numerous ministries at Holy Cross Church. Stop by and say, “Hello”! We are sure to have something of interest. 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. Sun.—April 24 Youth Mass 10:30 a.m. Year 1 Confirmation 7-9 p.m. Tues.—April 26 Open Youth Room 3:30-6 p.m. CORE TEAM 5p.m. Wed.—April 27 Teen Choir Practice 5:30-7 p.m. Thurs.—April 28 Youth Ministry T.N.T. 7-9 p.m. For more info., call Danny at 529-0641 or email [email protected] Facebook.com/holycrosshighschoolyouthministry National Day of Prayer Thursday May 5th—7pm Mass Patriotic pot-luck immediately following in the Administration Building's Dining Room. Now more than ever, we need to unite as One Nation Under God. With elections looming large, it is time to come together in PRAYER for the future of our country and its people. Please join us in prayer to our Loving God . 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. Page 3 April 24, 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! 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. 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. 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. FAITH-SHARING FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY – God’s boundless mercy has become the recurring theme of Pope Francis’ preaching and teaching. He has called for a Year of Mercy beginning December 8, 2015 and running unƟl November 20, 2016. These faith-sharing experiences (based on the book The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith Sharing Guide) will provide an opportunity to parƟcipate in the holy year in a meaningful way. Join Sister Marie Paul Grech on Thursday, April 28, at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM at Notre Dame Center (1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360). 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. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The French Revolution swept the church in France away in an astonishing way, stripping the nation of every possible vestige of the faith, not merely shuttering churches, but using them as staging areas for pagan raves and romps. While millions of faithful simply went underground and hung on for the ride, even the seven-day week was demolished along with the names of the months. What emerged from the chaos was the Napoleonic Code of 1792 governing church life, and therefore marriage law in France, French Canada, and elsewhere. The code makes civil marriage mandatory for all citizens. In practice, when the faithful marry, they go first to the City Hall. There, the mayor performs the civil marriage, usually accompanied by a patriotic speech about the duties of the citizen, particularly in the rearing of children. Then, typically after a lunch, everyone goes off to change into more festive attire for the wedding liturgy, featuring consent, the exchange of rings, and the nuptial blessing. Sadly, only a minority of citizens today celebrate even the civil form of the rite, and a fraction of those continue on to the church. For those who do celebrate the liturgy of marriage, however, there is near certainty that the spouses are active worshipers, and that they will later present their children for baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER In today’s Gospel Jesus commanded his disciples to love one another as He had loved them. Do we reflect this love in our lives and relationships, especially our marriage relationship? Let God show you how to love your spouse and others as He loves you. 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 Valley. Contact Jeanine and Russ Walker at 805-648-4244 or go online at www.twocanlove.org. We help make good marriages better. La Reina High School & Middle School is delighted to invite the community to the dedication of the new Performing Arts Loft on Sunday, April 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gifts from our community have transformed this space into a blackbox theater, music room, dance studio, dressing rooms and much more. Please join us as we celebrate the official opening of this wonderful new space with a dedication ceremony at 3:00 p.m. Student performances, tours and hors d’oeuvres will be ongoing from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To RSVP for this exciting afternoon please visit: www.lareina.com/ pal or email [email protected] . For further information please call 805-495-6494, ext. 382. Quinto 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. Año de la Misericordia ¡Queridos migrantes y refugiados! ¡Nunca pierdan la esperanza de que ustedes tambien encontrarán un futuro más seguro, que en su viaje encontrarán una mano amiga, y que experimentarán una solidaridad y calor de amistad! Cita del Papa Francisco TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El primero de mayo es reconocido como el día mundial del trabajo y conmemora seis mártires de Chicago, quienes fueron fusilados en 1886 cuando la policía trató de impedir una pelea campal durante una huelga de obreros. Curiosamente esta fecha no es reconocida por Estados Unidos pero sí por muchos países latinoaméricanos. En 1954, el Papa Pió XII apoyó los derechos del obrero incluyendo a san José Obrero en el calendario cristiano. Esta fiesta celebra y recuerda la doctrina social de la Iglesia católica, una doctrina que insiste que: “El mensaje cristiano no aparta a las personas de la edificación del mundo, ni les lleva a despreocuparse del bien de sus semejantes, sino que les impone esta colaboración como un deber” (Gaudiam et Spes 34). Es justo conmemorar a san José como obrero en el día mundial del trabajo, porque este santo varón nos recuerda que al trabajar uno colabora con Dios en la creación continua del mundo y de la humanidad. El trabajo no sólo es derecho humano es una responsabilidad que se debe tomar con amor al prójimo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 24 de abril de 2016 Quinto Domingo de Pascua 24 de abril de 2016 “Esta es la morada de Dios con los hombres”. — Apocalipsis 21:3 VERDADERA COMUNIDAD CRISTIANA ¿Te puedes imaginar un mundo tal como nos lo presenta las lecturas bíblicas de hoy? Comunidades de fieles por todas partes que se apoyan y se animan unas a otras y se identifican como cristianos por el amor que se tienen unos a otros. Sería un mundo sin lágrimas, sin muerte ni luto, sin gritos de dolor. “Ahora todo lo hago nuevo”, oímos decir al Hijo de Dios en la segunda lectura del libro del Apocalipsis (21:5). Este mundo de la visión de Juan, ¿es sólo un mundo imaginario? Y esos fieles seguidores de Jesús por los cuales él reza, ¿son un mero sueño del salvador? Hoy se presentan ante nosotros como una meta valiosa. ¿Cómo podemos acercarnos cada vez más a esta visión de una verdadera comunidad cristiana en nuestra vida de hoy? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura — Pablo y Bernabé continúan sus viajes para fortalecer el espíritu de los discípulos (Hch 14:21-27). Salmo — Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. Aleluya (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Juan tiene una visión de Dios morando con la raza humana (Apocalipsis 21:1-5a). Evangelio — Al igual que Jesús nos ama, así también nosotros debemos amarnos mutuamente (Juan 13:31-33a, 34-35). 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: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mc 16:15-20 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Jueves: Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 15:1-2, 22-29; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8; Ap 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29