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The Third Sunday of Easter
The Daily Bread of Human Love
The ultimate miracle of Divine Love
is this, that the life of the Risen Lord
is given to us to give to one
another. It is given to us through
our own human loves. It is no
violation of our simple human
nature. It is not something which
must be cultivated through a lofty spirituality that only few
could attain; it does not demand a way of life that is
abnormal, or even unusual; it is not a specialized vocation. It
is to be lived at home, at work, in any place, any
circumstances. It is to be lived through our natural human
relationships, through the people we know, the neighbors we
see. It is given to us, if we will take it, literally into our own
hands to give. It is the love of human lovers, of man and wife,
of parent and child, of friend and friend.
It is through his Risen Life in us that Christ sends his love
to the ends of the earth. That is why instead of startling the
world into trembling adoration by manifesting his glory, he
sent the woman who had been a sinner to carry the ineffable
secret, and sent the two disciples who had been bewildered
by their blind inability to reconcile Scripture and Calvary,
and sent the friend who had denied him, to give his love to
the world, and to give it as simply as a whispered secret or a
loaf of bread. So is it that we, sinners, wranglers, weaklings,
provided only that we love God, are sent to give the life of
the Risen Christ to the whole world, through the daily bread
of our human love.
—Caryll Houselander, The Risen Christ, from Give Us This Day
April 14, 2013
Easter is the greatest
feast of our faith. We are
an Easter people, a
people marked by joyfulness. Jesus is raised. He
has conquered sin and
death. His victory is our
victory. His death means
our redemption. His
resurrection means our salvation. How could a
person not be filled with joy over such wonderful
news?
Every genuine Christian cannot help but be
transformed by the Easter event. All is
changed: darkness to light, doubt to faith,
selfishness to generosity, despair to hope, sin to
grace, and death to eternal life.
Easter should have profound ramifications on our
outlook and attitude, our disposition and
demeanor. How can a person be both a Christian
and frowning, grumpy, pessimistic, sour, disagreeable, or negative? They cannot! These features are
like oil and water. They simply do not mix. Easter
Christians are just the opposite: smiling, cheerful,
optimistic, upbeat, happy, agreeable, and positive.
People can tell rather quickly whether someone is an
Easter person or not. We all “give off vibes,” “send
out signals.” Easter people radiate genuine positive
energy, and in doing so, bear witness to the reality of
the resurrection.
While Easter happens on one Sunday of the year,
we are called to be Easter people all of the time: in
Lent and Easter, Advent and Christmas, and
Ordinary Time, too. For Christians, every day is
Easter! Every day is a day to be joyful! Joy is a fruit
of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22), a trademark of the authentic Christian. Jesus said, “People will know that
you are my disciples by your love” (Jn 13:35). Upon
his rising Jesus could have easily also said, “People
will know you are my disciples by your joy.”
—catholichotdish.com
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do
you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
This scene takes place by a charcoal fire, just as Peter’s denial took place by another
charcoal fire. Jesus heals Peter’s paralyzed memory, not by interrogation and making Peter grovel, but by using a liberating question about love. He knows what’s
best in Peter and he goes back to that passionate heart. “Do you love me?” No
blame; nor does he ask for any guarantees from Peter. Jesus doesn’t operate in a
framework of law but rather of grace. Have we ever known the liberating effect of
returning to Christ with a full heart? Have we realized, in the roots of our being, that
our relationship with God is based on love and grace, and not on “doing the right
things”?
—Living Easter Through the Year
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Mass Intentions
Saturday...……………..April 13
5:00PM………………...†Agnes Danna
Sunday……………..…..April 14
8:30AM…………….......Joe & Pat Gilbreath, Spec. Int.
10:00AM…...….……….†William Hanna
11:30AM…………….....†Ramón Oscar Gomez, Jr.
Monday………………...April 15
7:30AM…….……….….†Ronald & James Redmond
Tuesday………..…..….April 16
6:00PM…………..….....†George Gallegos
Wednesday………..….April 17
8:30AM………………….†Justin Gallegos
Thursday………...…….April 18
7:30AM………...Celesty Naydeen Romero, Spec. Int.
Friday…………....……..April 19
7:30AM………………...†Jim Johnson
Saturday...……………..April 20
5:00PM………………...†Emmett Capossere
Readings for the Week of April 14, 2013
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rv 5:11-14/
Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Acts 7:51--8:1a/Jn 6:30-35
Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40
Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69
Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/
Jn 10:27-30
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
April 17
Saint Kateri was a pious woman who
attended daily Mass, fasted twice a week,
taught children, and cared for the sick.
After she died, a number of miracles and
visions were attributed to her intercession.
Welcome to St. Didacus Parish!
Masses
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am & 10:00am English
11:30am in Spanish
Daily Mass
Mon., Thurs., Fri. 7:30am
Wednesday 8:30am & Tues. 6:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays 7:30am—8:30am
First Fridays 8:00am—9:00am
Confessions—Saturdays 3:30pm or by appt.
Pastor, Fr. Michael J. Sinor
Parish Office 619-284-3472
April 14, 2013
Weekly Events at St. Didacus
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Confirmation
Monday, April 15, 2013
Small Faith V
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Small Faith IV
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Eucharistic Adoration
Religious Education
Choir
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Spanish Choir
RCIA
Pastoral Council
Friday, April 19, 2013
Altar Society Thrift Sale
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Altar Society Thrift Sale
Location
10:00am
School
Location
7:00pm
Winona
Location
7:00pm
Hawley
Location
7:30-8:30am Church
5:30pm
School
7:00pm
Church
Location
6:30pm
Church
7:00pm
Office
7:00pm
Office
Location
8:00am-5:00pm Hall
Location
8:00am-7:00pm Hall
Christ has forced open a door that has been locked
since the death of the first man. He has met, fought
and beaten the King of Death. Everything is different
because he has done so.
—C.S. Lewis
GIFTS OF
OUR TREASURY
THE WEEK OF April 7, 2013
Collection for April 7, 2013
Restricted Funds for April 7, 2013
Total Income:
$5,528.00
$1,643.00
$7,171.00
Please Pray For
Maria Luz Arrellano
Katherine Artale
Jim Barnes
Diann Bauer
Dan Bauer
Herbert Baxter
Rita Bonnell
Norm Boyer
Herminia Brignoni
Ibeth Brignoni
Lee Burnett
Ruben Campos
Marie Cavanaugh
Terry Davidson
MaryLou De Luca
Bart Diaz
Juanita Diaz
Fred Dueber
Clyde Elkins
Maria Fielding
Susan Guenzel
Rosie Kinninger
Marcella Halweg
Bernie Kober
Marilyn Kober
Maria Koter
Juanita Lopez
Maria Lopez
Dolores Mediano
Esteban Mediano
Joe Moser
Segunda Ordona
Sylvia Paiz
Dominick Palestini
Diane Porter
Dolores Robertson
Atina Rodriguez
Aaron Rodriguez
Alette Rodriguez
Gladys Palestini
Jeff Salazar
Patricia Seay
Christine Segura
Michael Smith
Raymond Sparks
Angel Tapia
Pedro Tapia
Therese Tucker
Carol Verdon
Catarina Zizzo
Rose Zaragoza
Adalina Zarate
Josephine
And the special
intentions in our
Book of Needs
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April 14, 2013
Annual Catholic Appeal
4630 34th Street, San Diego CA 92116
284-8730
Thank you to everyone who has
pledged to the ACA. We have
almost reached our parish’s goal of
$24,000. We are grateful to the 147
individuals and families who have
participated. They represent 22% of our registered
parishioners. We would like to invite the other 78% of
parishioners to participate more fully in the life of our
parish by also contributing. The size of your donation
is not as important as your participation. Please keep
in mind that all money collected above our goal is
returned to our parish and will be used for our youth
program.
FIRST COMMUNION INFO
Mitchell Stoddard
Mrs. Campau
Sebastian Larson Moreno
Congratulations to Sebastian Larson Moreno and Mitchell
Stoddard on their success in this years Science Fair at the City
Level. Mitchell won SECOND Place in Environmental Sciences
and a special honor from the Professional Societies Award, City
of San Diego Environmental Services Department, California
Association of Professional Scientists.
Sebastian Larson Moreno won FIRST place in Chemistry, as well
as the Professional Societies Award from the American Chemical
Society. He has been invited to the State Science Fair in April.
Congratulations to these boys for their great achievement and to
Mrs. Campau for her preparation with them!
1st Communion Parent meeting—English
Tuesday, April 23rd @ 7PM at the School.
1st Communion Parent meeting—Spanish
Wednesday, April 24th @ 5:30 PM
in the School Auditorium.
All children making their First
Communion must attend the
First Communion Retreat on
Sat., April 27th from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM in the Parish Hall. For
more information or questions
please call Elena Platas in the
Parish Office.
Relics of St. Anthony
of Padua
The Franciscan Friars invite you
to join them in welcoming Saint
Anthony of Padua in the form of
two precious relics from his
Basilica in Padua, Italy on the
occasion of the 750th Anniversary
of the discovery of St. Anthony’s
Relics by Saint Bonaventure.
Practicing the Works of Mercy
Our wonderful school choir, under the leadership of Miss Dueber,
sang at the Cloisters Nursing Home over Easter Break! They
made the residents there very happy! Also a big thank you to
Katherine Shen, Katie La Costa and Sophia Hanna for being
8th grade leaders!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Good Shepherd Parish
8200 Gold Coast Drive
San Diego, CA 92126
after the 12:15pm Mass
Keep our Confirmation students in
your prayers. They will be on
retreat next weekend.
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Catholic 101
April 14, 2013
Good Morning, God!
What is sin?
Sin is an action, inaction, or thought
that separates us from God’s love. It’s
an offense against reason, truth, and
right conscience. The Church teaches
that God is always eager to be in relationship with us, but
that when we sin, we turn away from God. When we sin,
God does not punish us, rather we punish ourselves by
moving away from God’s grace. Through sinning, we
make our lives and the lives of those around us more
difficult. The sacrament of reconciliation restores this
relationship with God that we have broken.
YOU are ushering in another day
untouched and freshly new
so here I come to ask You, God,
if You’ll renew me, too,
forgive my many errors
that I made yesterday
and let me try again, dear God,
to walk closer in THY WAY…
But, Father, I am well aware
I can’t make it on my own
so TAKE MY HAND and HOLD IT TIGHT
for I can’t WALK ALONE!
—Helen Steiner Rice
The sacrament of reconciliation is not just for special
holidays! It is available to us on a regular basis. Take
advantage of our regularly scheduled time for confession: Saturdays at 3:30pm. If you can’t make it at that
time, call the Parish Office to make an appointment to
meet with Fr. Mike when it’s more convenient for you.
Kid’s Corner
In today’s Gospel,
when Jesus told
Peter to “feed my
lambs,” he was
naming Peter to
leadership in the
community (today
the person with
this responsibility is the Pope, the
successor of
Peter). Jesus was
also showing how
this leadership
was to be exercised—with the
same tender care
a shepherd uses to care for his
sheep.
—2013 Sunday Missal for Young Catholics
“Christ has chosen to dwell in people,
and the difficulty of discovering him
in ourselves and in others is the main
testing of the Christian life.”
—Maisie Ward
Gone fishing
In 1951 Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong recorded “Gone Fishing,” a song
that playfully extolled the benefits of
leaving cares and troubles behind for
some quiet time on a lake. Seems the
Apostle Peter took the same approach
when, not quite sure what to do with
himself after Jesus’ death, he headed
out on the Sea of Tiberius to see what he could catch. Not
only does he end up with a boatload of fish, but he encounters the risen Lord in the process. Sometimes when a difficult problem or heavy burden seems too much to bear, the
best medicine is a day off for some alone time. By doing so
you may not only find the solution you lacked but also touch
base with your deepest values.
—TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH: Daily renewal for busy Catholics
What you see is what you get…
When others see us, do they “get” an encounter with the
risen Christ? Being a living presence of the living Jesus is
expressed in everyday acts that bring new life and hope to
others. For example, encouraging the discouraged, nourishing the hungry, forgiving and reconciling with those who have
hurt us, confronting injustice with courage, listening to another’s heartaches. In all these and countless other ways we
are making tangible the risen presence of Christ. We are the
living proof of the resurrection.
Pagina 6
Tercer Domingo de Pascua
14 de abril 2013
Presente en las tareas cotidianas
Según comienza el evangelio de hoy, los discípulos debían estar desconcertados. Aunque habían ya visto al Señor resucitado, no estaban seguros de lo que venía después.
Naturalmente, regresaron a su rutina familiar: pescar. El aroma del mar, el vaivén de
las olas, la textura de las redes y el ritmo del trabajo en común debió irlos serenando.
¿Se preguntaron ellos si retomarían su trabajo como si aquel capítulo relevante de la
vida con Jesús nunca hubiera sucedido? ¿Volvería todo a ser como antes? Con tales
dudas en su cabeza, aquél era un mal momento para guasas. Cualquier pescador sabe
cómo desmoraliza el tiempo perdido y la vergüenza de doblar las redes vacías.
Y es entonces cuando, desde la orilla, un desconocido les reaviva la esperanza;
les dice dónde echar las redes. Anima que Jesús se involucre en las tareas ordinarias. No espera a que vayan a
la sinagoga a estudiar las Escrituras, o a que oren en silencio. Su actitud parece influenciar a los Benedictinos
que toman sus instrumentos cotidianos —palas, computadoras, espátulas, martillos— con tanta reverencia
como los vasos del altar.
Igualmente, la beata Teresa de Calcuta estaba auténticamente interesada en cómo los pordioseros pasaban
su día; se ponía en cuclillas junto a ellos para hablar de su “recaudación”. Al parecer, Jesús y los santos no
respiran otro aire aparte del trabajo humano. Ellos se nos unen en la lucha— y probablemente sonríen a las
redes repletas. Luego, durante el almuerzo, los perplejos discípulos “saborean y ven” la bondad de Dios.
-Viviendo el Año Litúrgico durante el año
KERMES
2013
Queremos invitarlos a
todos los miembros de la
comunidad hispana a participar en la primera Kermes de nuestra parroquia, nos reuniremos después
de misa para ver los detalles, el domingo 28 de
abril en el salón parroquial. Por favor no faltes.
Nosotros venderemos comida, juegos, rifas, lotería, tómbola. Los esperamos con ideas...
INFORMACION PARA LA
PRIMERA COMUNIÓN
La reunión de ingles de los padres de los niños que van a hacer
la primera comunión será el martes 23 de
abril a las 7:00 PM en un salón de la escuela.
La reunión de español será el miércoles 17 de
abril a las 5:30 PM en el Auditorio de la Escuela.
Nuestros estudiantes de confirmación van a estar de retiro este fin
de semana. Oremos para que su
compromiso con nuestra fe se profundice y esta experiencia les de
fuerza para su confirmación el 7 de
mayo.
Todos los niños que van ha hacer la Primera
Comunión deberán asistir al Retiro de Primera Comunión el sábado 27 de abril, de 10:00
AM a 12:00 PM en el salón parroquial.
La Comisión Hispana anuncia la
Conferencia Anual 2013
Por favor lleven a sus hijos al salón parroquial a las 9:50 AM. Y recójanlos a las 12 PM.
Gracias por su cooperación.
El martes 16 de abril en el
Golden Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Conferencistas: Sr. Obispo Cirilo Flores y P.
Javier Rodríguez Orosco de Guadalajara.
Las Primeras comuniones todas serán el
sábado 11 de mayo. La misa de español será
a la 1:30 PM y la de ingles a las 5 PM.