MAY 2, 2021 ♦ 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May Month of Mary
Celebrating Mary at OLG
May 7th & 8th May Crowning (at all Sunday Masses)
May 8th Santa Cruzan @ 1pm
May 12th Rosario Guadalupano@7pm
(cada 12 de mes, en el jardin de la iglesia)
May 13th Fatima Mass @ 6:30pm (every 13th of the month thru October)
May 30th Flores de Mayo
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Dear Faith Family of Our Lady of Grace, Praised be Jesus Christ... now and for ever! May is here and we commemorate once again the role of Mary in the life of Church. Blessed Pope Paul VI in his encyclical on the Month of May states, “moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in every part of the world [pay] to the Queen of Heav- en. During this month Chris ans, both in church and in the privacy of the home, offer up to Mary from their hearts an especially fervent and loving homage of prayer and venera on. In this month, too, the benefits of God's mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance (1).” In our observance of the Marian month we should take into account the season of the Liturgical Year which corresponds with the fi y days of Easter. Our pious prac ces my friends could emphasize Our Lady's par cipa on in the Paschal Mystery and in Pente- cost with which the Church begins. Our spiritual exercises connected with the month of May can easily highlight the role played by Mary, Queen of Heaven, here and now, in the celebra on of the Sacraments of Bap sm, Confirma on, and Holy Eucharist. The following prac ces which are recommended by the Church are offered to us as sugges ons for honoring Our Lady during Her month. I will be sharing a few throughout the month so we can prac ce or share it with family and friends. The Regina Caeli The Church addresses this an phon to Mary for the Resurrec on of her Son. It adverts to, and depends on, the invita on to joy addressed by Gabriel to the Lord's humble servant who was called to become the Mother of the saving Messiah. Here is the pray- er in its en rety: Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia. For He, whom thou wast worthy to bear. Alleluia. Has risen as He said. Alleluia. Pray for us to God. Alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia. R. Because the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia. Let us pray O God, Who by the ResurrecƟon of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, hast been pleased to give joy to the whole world, grant we be- seech Thee, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may aƩain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. The Rosary Also called the Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Rosary is one of the most excellent prayers to the Mother of God. Thus, "the Roman Pon ffs have repeatedly exhorted the faithful to the frequent recita on of this biblically inspired prayer which is centered on contempla on of the salvific events of Christ's life, and their close associa on with the Virgin Mother." Maybe we can pray the rosary as a family or if not the whole rosary than a decade of it. The rosary as St. John Paul II said is praying to Jesus through the eyes of Mary. We all have a par cular rosary that we are a ached to maybe one that we had growing up or one that someone gave us on a trip to Rome or the Holy Land. Pick it up and pray it. The Servant of God Fr. Patrick Payton, CSC famous for the rosary rallies popularized the saying, “The family that prays together; stays together.” Here at our parish we will be having our annual Mother’s Day Novena so I invite you to check our website and social media so that we can enroll our mothers both living and deceased. All Mothers enrolled will have their picture hung in the church by the image of Our Lady of Grace, they will be remembered at nine Masses, and a online virtual musical tribute. Please mark your calendars for the FaƟma Mass that will begin on May 13th. We will be beginning every 13th of the month from May to October at 6:30pm. What is the central meaning of the message of Fa ma? Nothing different from what the Church has always taught: it is, as Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has put it, “the exhorta on to prayer as the path of “salva on for souls” and, likewise, the summons to penance and conversion.” Join us for the Mass, Rosary and Candlelight Proces- sion. I ask your charity to pray for our children and young people who will be preparing for the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirma on. These weeks are busy but they are also a grace for our parish community to be reminded of the fervor of faith, the beau ful tradi on of accompany our youth to the sacraments, and the invita on to keeping living the faith. Have a great week! Fr. Marinello Saguin PAGE 3 MAY 2, 2021 ♦ 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Querida Familia Fe de Nuestra Señora de Gracia, Alabado sea Jesucristo... ahora y para siempre! Ahora conmemoramos una vez más el papel de María en la vida de la Iglesia. El beato Papa Pablo VI en su encíclica del Mes de Mayo afirma: "Emo vo homenaje de fe y amor que los católicos de todas las partes del mundo [rinden] a la Reina de los Cie- los. Durante este mes, los cris anos, tanto en la iglesia como en la in midad del hogar, ofrecen a María desde sus corazones un homenaje especialmente ferviente y amoroso de oración y veneración. En este mes, también reconocemos, las bendiciones de la divina misericordia de Dios que nos llega de su trono en mayor abundancia (1)."
En nuestra observación del mes Mariano debemos tomar en cuenta la época del Año Litúrgico que corresponde a los cincuen- ta días de Pascua. Nuestras costumbres piadosas podrían enfa zar la par cipación de la Virgen en el Misterio Pascual y en el Pentecostés con el inicio de la Iglesia. Nuestros ejercicios espirituales relacionados con el mes de mayo pueden destacar fácil- mente el papel desempeñado por María, Reina de los Cielos, aquí y ahora, en la celebración de los Sacramentos del Bau smo, la Confirmación y la Santa Eucaris a. Las siguientes costumbres recomendadas por la Iglesia nos ofrecen maneras como sugerencias para honrar a la Virgen durante su mes. Compar ré algunos durante todo el mes para que podamos prac carlo o compar rlo con familiares y amigos.
El Regina Caeli La Iglesia dirige esta an fona a María por la Resurrección de su Hijo. Anuncia, y depende de, la invitación a la alegría dirigida por Gabriel a la humilde sierva del Señor que fue llamada a conver rse la Madre del Mesías. Aquí está la oración en su totali- dad:
R: Reina del cielo, alégrate, aleluya. T: Porque el Señor, a quien has llevado en tu vientre, aleluya. G: Ha resucitado según su palabra, aleluya. T: Ruega al Señor por nosotros, aleluya. G: Goza y alégrate, Virgen María, aleluya. T: Porque en verdad ha resucitado el Señor, aleluya. Oremos: Oh Dios, que, por la resurrección de Tu Hijo, Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, has llenado el mundo de alegría, concédenos, por inter- cesión de su Madre, la Virgen María, llegar a los gozos eternos. Por Jesucristo Nuestro Señor. Amen. Gloria al Padre y al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo, como era en el principio ahora y siempre por los siglos de los siglos. Amen. (tres veces)
El Rosario También llamado el Salterio de la San sima Virgen María, el Rosario es una de las oraciones más excelentes a la Madre de Dios. Así, "los Romanos Pon fices han exhortado repe damente a los fieles a la recitación frecuente de esta oración de inspi- ración bíblica que se centra en la contemplación de los acontecimientos salvíficos de la vida de Cristo y su estrecha asociación con la Virgen Madre de Dios". Tal vez podamos rezar el rosario en familia o si no todo el rosario que una década de él. El rosa- rio como dijo San Juan Pablo II está orando a Jesús a través de los ojos de María. Todos tenemos un rosario par cular al que estamos apegados tal vez uno que teníamos creciendo o uno que alguien nos dio en un viaje a Roma o Tierra Santa, recójalo y récelo. El Siervo de Dios P. Patrick Payton, CSC famoso por los mí nes de rosario popularizó el dicho: "La familia que reza jun- tos; permanece juntos."
Aquí en nuestra parroquia tendremos nuestra Novena anual del Día de la Madre, así que los invito a ver en nuestro si o web y redes sociales para que podamos inscribir a nuestras madres tanto vivas como fallecidas. Todas las madres inscritas tendrán su imagen colocada en la iglesia al rededor la imagen de la Virgen, serán recordadas en nueve misas, y tendrán un homenaje mu- sical virtual en línea.
Por favor, marque sus calendarios para la Misa de Fá ma que comenzará el 13 de mayo. Y cada 13 del mes de mayo hasta el 13 de octubre a las 6:30 pm. ¿Cuál es el significado central del mensaje de Fá ma? Nada diferente de lo que la Iglesia siempre ha enseñado: es, como ha dicho el cardenal Ratzinger, ahora Papa emérito Benedicto XVI,"la exhortación a la oración como el camino de la "salvación para las almas" y, del mismo modo, la convocatoria a la penitencia y la conversión". Acompáñenos a la misa, rosario y procesión a la luz de las velas.
Pido su caridad en orar por nuestros hijos y jóvenes que se prepararán para los sacramentos de la Santa Comunión y confirma- ción. Estas próximas semanas tenemos la bendición de tener muchas ac vidades en la parroquia en con las cuales recordamos que nuestra comunidad parroquial prac ca el fervor de la fe, la hermosa tradición de acompañar a nuestros jóvenes a los sa- cramentos y la invitación a seguir viviendo la fe.
¡Les deseo una buena semana!
Padre Marinello Saguin
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MAY 2021 Did you know in 1965, Mother Teresa’s order was recognized as The Sacred Heart Sisters are of a papal congregaƟon under the a variety of interna onal back- grounds and joyfully serve the protecƟon of the VaƟcan? universal Church through their This woman who had taken on community apostolate of reli- the name ‘Teresa’ in honor of the French Car- gious educa on in the Archdio- ceses of Los Angeles and St. Louis, in the melite ‘St. Therese of Lisieux’ and who lived dioceses of Orange and San Bernardino, her life following her “LiƩle way of Love” had and in the Archdiocese of Taipei, Tai- created the Missionaries of Charity which by wan, where the evangeliza on aposto- then had aƩracted Indian, as well as foreign late is complemented with significant men & women whose work embraced slum medical work. A er the collapse of schools, homes for orphaned children, mobile communism, Sister Ida and the commu- clinics, leprosy centers, hostels for the dying, nity returned to Hungary and opened a convent in the Archdiocese of Budapest- food kitchens, vocaƟonal training, and so Esztergom in Hungary, where the Sisters much more! They are now in over 20 new conduct catechist forma on and extend countries, and to date several million people our cateche cal works throughout Hun- have benefited from the social welfare and gary and to neighboring countries. rescue work of this one Order which she creat- The Sisters of the Society Devoted to ed, inspired by & firmly rooted in her ChrisƟan the Sacred Heart con nue to grow in faith. the charism of their Foundress, Sister Ida, joyfully serving the universal Church through their community apostolate of IN HER WORDS: evangeliza on and catechesis. For more informa on go to: When “rich people” came to donate to Moth- er Teresa, she oŌen told them this, hƩps://sacredheartsisters.com/inquiry -form/ “I do not need your surplus. I do not want you to give me your leŌovers. Our poor do not need your condescending aƫtude, nor your pity. The poor need your love and your kind- ness." “Without a spirit of sacrifice, without a life of prayer, without an inƟmate aƫtude of pen- ance, we would not be capable of carrying out our work."
CHALLENGE QUESTION
• How can you orient your mind & heart to be recepƟve to this Saint and her words of wisdom? OR How can you look at a Saint who inspires you (or is your ConfirmaƟon Saint) and find a No- vena to pray this month? ACTION CHALLENGE
• Watch the film "Mully". Pray & discern what is the holy Spirit of God calling YOU to do? OR
• Find new people in your faith community to pray together with OR even take up the opportunity to share God's love with some- body else through your kind words & paƟent compassion.
Produce Something Beautiful for God “Whatever you do unto the least of these, you do unto me.” PAGE 6 MAY 2, 2021 ♦ 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER PRAYER REQUEST FOR OUR BELOVED SICK If you know someone who is homebound or sick please call the parish office to arrange for one of our ministers to come out to them for Holy Communion
Veronica Pomposa Allison Arahkn Rita Gen le Stephanie Rivas Chrystal Pritchard Pablo Godinez Franklin Moya Julie Sianzon Angela Berry Raymond Fabre Claire Mansour Mariano Velazquez Yolanda Aburto Debbie Lane Brianna Mantallana Mercedes Echegoyen Susan Morales Nelson Aburto Tony Mammo Jolli Sisante
Jeff Kinzli Karo Dylanian Tonya Fuentes Liz Knight Paula Aguilar Aidan Bradley Shereen Peer Fuentes Family Lidia Jimenez Ed Ricard Dawn Hopkins Michael Peer Mejia Family Samantha Ramirez Gary Thomas Imelda Clark Grace Cihanowiz Fr. Tom Feltz Corzo Family Patricia Branagan Phillip Ribas Renee Harbour Jasmin Reyes Bobby S llman Phyllis Richardson Dolores Casper Ma. Josefa Lopez Jose Reyes Jr. Rubén Salagubang Harolyn Ma soff Jose & Helen (YB) Angela Rostani Anne Nicholson Jeannie Arigei Pat Borland
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U.S. Navy Fernando Aguilera Andrew Barragan Brian Pomerantz Helen Ballestas Andres L. Aguilera Marco Flores Monica Pagan Corey Raby U.S. Coast Guard Jamila Habibullah Jorje Godina Isaac Pezqueda Vincent Sanwo David Scates
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Mass Intentions for this week Monday: Ellen Gorog (D); Jose Espejo (D) Thursday: Carlos Romeo Mejia (D) Tuesday: Maurice Cronin (D); Ella Laporta (D) Friday: Fred Samaha (D) Wednesday: Lola Velasquez (D) Saturday: Steven Moshy (D)
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5th Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 9:26-31
Responsorial Psalm: 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Second Reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24 Gospel: Jn 15:1-8 Mass Schedule / Daily Mass Readings Horario de Misas Monday, May 3, 2021 Sunday / Domingo: First: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Psalm: 19:2-3, 4-5 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00 am (Spanish) Gospel: Jn 14:6-14 Saturday / Sabado:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021: 8:00 am and 4:00 pm (Vigil Mass) First: Acts 11:19-26 Weekdays: / Misa Matutina: Psalm:87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 Gospel: Jn 10:22-30 8:00 am (Parish Center) Wednesday, May 5, 2021: Eucharistic Adoration / First: Acts 12:24—13:5a Psalm: 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 Adoracion Eucaristica Gospel: Jn 12:44-50 Thursday, May 6, 2021 Everyday 8am—6pm
First: Acts 13:13-25 Parish Center Prayer Chapel Psalm: 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 Gospel: Jn 13:16-20 Sacrament of Penance / Friday, May 7, 2021 Confesiones First: Acts 13:26-33 (Christmas & Lent times may change) Psalm: 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab Friday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Gospel: Jn 14: 1-6 Saturday, May 8, 2021 Saturday: 9:00 am to 10:00 am First: Acts 13:44-52 Contact the Parish Center to arrange for: Psalm: 116:12-13, 1 4-15, 16-17 Baptism ♦ Marriages ♦ Visits to the Sick ♦ Re- Gospel: Jn 14:7-14 ligious Education ♦ New Parishioner Registrations Parish Office Hours / Horario de Oficina Please make note that all our indoor Masses will be subject to space capacity. For those that choose to watch us online, Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm please tune to our Facebook page or YouTube (Closed for lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) @OurLadyofGraceEncino. Saturdays & Sundays: Closed Or you may also tune in from your car to 88.7FM parish radio. Sabado y Domingo: Cerrado Tenga en cuenta que todas nuestras misas estarán sujetas a la capacidad de espacio. Para aquellos que eligen vernos en via digital, sintonice nuestra página de Facebook o Youtube