THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER April 30, 2017

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 30, 2017

“Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us; make our hearts burn while you speak to us.” (Lk. 24:32)

Third Sunday of Easter

(Acts 2:14,22-28; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35) SAT. April 29, 2017– Saint Catherine of Siena 8 a.m. + Petra Villarreal (Sonia Mendoza & Familia) John Craghan, Th.D., S.S.L. 3 p.m. Wedding- Juan C. Gonzalez Jr. & Albeza Duran 5 p.m. + Marissa Keene (Family ) Life is not just a matter of blind fate. Even 7 p.m. 25th Wedding Anniversary- Angeles & Guillermo Abboud though we are tempted to see our experiences as random chance happenings, there is a divine plan at SUN. April 30, 2017– THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER work. Today's readings speak of a God who is 8 a.m. INTENCIÓN ESPECIAL intimately involved in the fabric of our lives. 10 a.m. + Eileen Trautmann (Glen Jackson & Family) In Peter's Pentecost discourse, the Book of 12 p.m. + George Bennett (Family) Acts enumerates Jesus' credentials as God's emissary: + Gloria G. Saldaña (Saldaña-Lopez Family) miracles, wonders, signs. Those who rejected this + Raul M. Gutierrez Jr. (Family) identity went so far as to crucify the Lord. This 2 p.m. + Antonio Ruiz Jr.– Aniversario (Familia Ruiz) passage from Acts does not describe the Lord's death 4 p.m. POR TODOS LOS PARROQUIANOS as mere chance. God's plan included death as the 6 p.m. + Elma Salinas (Felicia Richter) necessary condition for new birth in the Resurrection. In the second reading, the author of First MON. May 1, 2017– St. Joseph the Worker Peter continues to exhort his audience to live lives 7 a.m. + Rodolfo Moreno (Mario & Violeta Cobarruvias) worthy of their baptisms. Recalling the biblical 6 p.m. + Filiberto Martinez (Family) tradition of Israel's desert-wandering, he speaks of the Christian life as a period of exile, yet one TUE. May 2, 2017– St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church sustained by Christian hope. In the Exodus, the blood 7 a.m. + Alberto Molina Moore (Papas & Hermanos) of the Passover lamb spared Israel from the tenth 6 p.m. + Francisco Vazquez-Gomez (Family) plague. But "you were ransomed… with the precious blood of Christ" (1 Peter 1:18-19). WED. May 3, 2017- St. Philip & James, Apostoles The author quickly notes that this Christian 7 a.m. Bryan Self III– Cumpleaños (Abuelos) liberation is not a chance occurrence. Christ was 6 p.m. + Humberto M. Herrera– Birthday (Wife & Son) "destined before the foundation of the world" (1 Peter

THU. May 4, 2017-Easter Weekday 1:20). Since God raised him from the dead and gave him glory, Christians enjoy confidence and hope. 7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL The gospel continues this affirmation of divine 6 p.m. + Sinesio Martinez Uribe (Family) providence. Jesus responds to the discouragement of FRI. May 5, 2017– Easter Weekday his disciples: "Was it not necessary that the Messiah 7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?" (Luke 24:26). For Luke, the Scriptures reveal 6 p.m. + Honorina Derbec (Rosary Group) God's plan for Jesus and so for all humankind.

SAT. May 6, 2017– Easter Weekday The modern Christian faces many reverses. 8 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL Behind the maze of tragedy a divine plan is at work, a 5 p.m. + Hector Rogerio Sr. (Mr. & Mrs. George Diaz) plan that only faith can reveal. As we seek to discover a God who will enter into the fabric of our lives, we move from the abandoned figure on the cross to the transformed Lord of Easter.

To foster deep devotion to An officer in the Roman army Saint Joseph among Catholics, who died protecting his faith—is and in response to the “May without a doubt reaping his reward in Day” celebrations for workers heaven as promised by God. Put to sponsored by Communists, Pope death for refusing to kill Christians as ordered by Emperor Diocletian, St. Pius XII instituted the feast of Florian is the man who has been given Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955. the title of patron saint of firefighters This feast extends the long and floods. relationship between Joseph and the cause of Florian was born in 250 AD in Cetium, what is workers in both Catholic faith and devotion. now Austria. As a young man he joined the Roman army, Beginning in the Book of Genesis, the dignity of and proved to have the makings of quickly climbing the human work has long been celebrated as a ranks. The emperor at the time—Diocletian—recognized participation in the creative work of God. By work, his dedication and ability to work well with people, and humankind both fulfills the command found appointed Florian to a high administrative post in in Genesis to care for the earth (Gn. 2:15) and to be Noricum, now part of Austria. However, Diocletian had productive in their labors. Saint Joseph, the no intention of using Florian to do good deeds. During carpenter and foster father of Jesus, is but one the Roman Empire, the rise of the Christian doctrine was not tolerated. Anyone proclaiming to be a Christian was example of the holiness of human labor. sought out and punished by being put in prison or to Jesus, too, was a carpenter. He learned the death. The only way Christians could be spared prison or trade from Saint Joseph and spent his early adult death, is if they were willing to renounce their religion years working side-by-side in Joseph’s and offer sacrifice to the Roman gods or emperor. carpentry shop before leaving to pursue his ministry as preacher and healer. In his encyclical Laborem Patron Saint of Firefighters and Floods Exercens, Pope John Paul II stated: “the Church considers it her task always to call attention to the There are several reasons why it’s believed Saint dignity and rights of those who work, to condemn Florian earned the title of patron saint of fire and situations in which that dignity and those rights are firefighters: legend says that during his life, St. Florian violated, and to help to guide [social] changes so as put out a massive fire with only one bucket of water, to ensure authentic progress by man and society.” saving a village from ruin. St. Florian is often depicted in Saint Joseph is held up as a model of such work. artwork pouring water from a bucket or small vessel. Pius XII emphasized this when he said, “The spirit Many years after St. Florian’s death, a man said he was saved from a deadly fire when he called on St. Florian, flows to you and to all men from the heart of the begging for his intercession. Because he was killed by God-man, Savior of the world, but certainly, no drowning, Saint Florian is also often sought out as worker was ever more completely and profoundly protector against the dangers of water including penetrated by it than the foster father of Jesus, who drowning and flooding. lived with Him in closest intimacy and community of family life and work.” Protect a Firefighter To capture the devotion to Saint Joseph within the Catholic liturgy, in 1870, Pope Pius IX The feast of St. Florian is celebrated May 4, declared Saint Joseph the patron of the universal coinciding with International Firefighter’s Day. If you Church. In 1955, Pope Pius XII added the feast of have a loved one who is a firefighter, consider giving Saint Joseph the Worker. This silent saint, who was them the gift of St. Florian’s protection. Medals, given the noble task of caring and watching over the pendants, visor clips, and prayer cards with the image of Virgin Mary and Jesus, now cares for and watches St. Florian on it can be worn or kept nearby as a over the Church and models for all the dignity of reminder to pray to the saint for his protection in the most dangerous situations. human work. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION DATE: Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. DATE!!!

DEAR CONFIRMATION PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE THE All St. Patrick’s FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES: Community invited!  Monday, May 15, 2017– Last day of class & end-of- year party in the parish hall. Students still need to attend. Father Wojciech’s  Saturday, May 20, 2017– Confirmation mini-retreat Birthday celebration for parents, student & sponsor from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Student & sponsor practice will also be held in the church. will be Monday, Please arrive early and enter through the front door of the church only & sign-in with your catechist. May 22, 2017  Friday, June 9, 2017– Confession for confirmation starting with Mass students, parents and sponsors in the church at 7:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m.  Saturday, June 10, 2017– Confirmation ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Students and sponsors only must be in the Par- ish Hall by 7:45 a.m. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Herrera at (956)726-4644 ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING Tuesday, May 2nd in Room # 3 C.C.D. last day of classes was yesterday April, at 7:00 p.m. 29th. Registration for next year is in July.

Have a great summer!

"Could you not watch one hour with me?" Boys 1st-5th grade "¿no puedes velar una hora conmigo?" Join us! (Mt. 26:40) Informational meeting on If you would like to spend one hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, please call our parish office. Wednesday, May 3rd in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. in VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! the Parish Hall Adults, Young Adults & High School For more information call Javier Compean at (956)337-5284 students interested in volunteering for The Summer Campout are welcome to attend a ONE TIME Meeting on Wednesday, May 17 in Rooms 10 & 11 at 10 a.m. April 22nd & 23rd 2017 If you have any questions, please call our Office (956)722-6215 ext. 223 5:00 p.m. Mass $6,802.00

8:00 a.m. Mass $2,095.00

10:00 a.m. Mass $4,781.00

12:00 noon Mass $2,980.00

2:00 p.m. Mass $2,505.00 ADORATION 4:00 p.m. Mass $3,460.00

BIBLE STUDY 6:00 p.m. Mass $2,149.00 ARTS & CRAFTS GAMES BREAKFAST Children's Collection $668.20 BASKETBALL LUNCH, Total Sunday Offerings: $25,440.20 & SO MUCH & SNACKS

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