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Sacred Heart Catholic Church Iglesia Del Sagrado Corazón Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mission: We are a dynamic and welcoming Catholic community, cooperating with God’s grace for the salvation of souls, serving those in need, and spreading the Good News of Jesus and His Love. Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón Misión: somos una comunidad católica dinámica y acogedora, cooperando con la gracia de Dios para la salvación de las almas, sirviendo a aque- llos en necesidad, y compartiendo la Buena Nueva de Jesús y Su amor. Pastoral Team “He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and Pastor: Rev. Fr. Michael Niemczak Deacons: Rev. Mr. Juan A. Rodríguez spilled the coins of the money changers and over- Rev. Mr. Michael Rowley turned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said, ‘Take these out of here, and stop making my Masses/Misas Father’s house a marketplace.’” Monday: 5:30p.m. John 2:14-16 Tuesday: No Mass Wednesday: 12:10p.m. Thursday/jueves: 5:30p.m. (Spanish / en español) Friday: 12:10p.m. Saturday/sábado: (Vigil/vigilia) 6:00p.m. (Spanish / en español) Sunday: 8:30a.m., 10:30a.m. & 5:00p.m. At this time, we will be authorized 100 parishioners per Mass in the church. Hasta nuevo aviso, solo podemos tener 100 feligreses dentro de la iglesia por cada Misa. Church Address/dirección 921 N. Merriwether St. Clovis, N.M. 88101 Phone/teléfono: (575)763-6947 March 7th, 2021 / 7 de marzo, 2021 Fax: (575)762-5557 3rd Sunday in Lent Email: 3 ˚ Domingo en Cuaresma [email protected] [email protected] Confession Times/ Eucharistic Adoration/ Website: www.sacredheartclovis.com Confesiones Adoración del Santísimo facebook: Mon. & Thurs./lunes y Jueves Thursday / jueves www.facebook.com/sacredheartclovis 4:45p.m. 12:00p.m. to 5:15p.m. Food Pantry/Despensa: 11:30a.m. Wednesday / Miércoles: Friday / viernes 2nd & 4th Saturday/2˚ y 4˚ sábado: Friday/viernes: 11:30a.m. 6:30a.m. a 12:00p.m. 9:00a.m.– 10:00a.m. Saturday/sábado: 4:00p.m. 3˚ Domingo en Cuaresma 3rd Sunday in Lent March 7th, 2021 Saint of the Month St. Joseph of the Cross From Catholic.org,n.d. Carlo Gaetano Calosirto was born on 15 August 1654 on the island of Ischia off the coast of Naples. He entered the Order of Friars Minor in Naples before he turned sixteen and assumed the religious name of "John Joseph of the Cross". He was the first Italian to follow the reform movement of Saint Peter of Alcantara. In 1674 he was sent to found a convent for the order at Afila in Piedmont and assisted in the ac- tual construction itself. He was ordained to the priesthood - much against his will it should be noted - and as the superior performed the lowliest tasks. In 1702 the Italian convents were no longer dependent on the Spanish houses but were formed into a separate province. He was appointed as the Vicar Provincial of the Alcantarine Reform in the Italian peninsula as a result of this. As the superior he ordered that no beggar should be dismissed from the con- vent gate without some form of relief: in times of need he devoted to their necessities his own portions and even that of the convent he lived at. When he trekked across the mainland as the provincial he would not make himself known at the inns where he lodged because he disliked distinction and did not believe such should be paid to him. He desired those whom he restored to health to take some certain medicine that the cure might be attributed to a mere natural source and with regard to his own prophecies - which were numerous - he affected to judge from analogies and experiences. He was beatified under Pope Pius VI on 24 May 1789 and was later canonized as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on 26 May 1839 under Pope Gregory XVI. At the Aragonese Castle (Il Castello Aragonese) on Ischia there is a small chapel consecrated to the late friar. 3˚ Domingo en Cuaresma 3rd Sunday in Lent March 7th, 2021 3˚ Domingo en Cuaresma 3rd Sunday in Lent March 7th, 2021 Stations of the Cross Vía Crucis The Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on every Friday during the Lenten season at 6:00PM in English and 6:45PM in Spanish. Fr. Michael will also be hearing Confession from 5:30PM to 6:00PM in addition to the regularly scheduled Confession. Vamos a tener la Vía Crucis cada viernes durante Cuaresma a las 6:00PM en ingles y 6:45PM en español. Pr. Michael también escuchará Confesiones 5:30PM hasta 6:00PM además de las Confe- siones regulares. Prayer – Finding Intimacy with God this Lent What Lenten practices will you take on this year? Please consider joining seminarian Cameron Degani this Lent for a six-week program to draw closer to our Lord through a prayerful reading of Scripture. Using the Lectio series on pray- er (available on FORMED.org), we will learn how we can better listen to God speaking to us through the Scriptures. All meetings will be once a week through Zoom on Monday nights (3/22, 3/29) from 7-8:15PM. Please sign up to receive meeting links and weekly reflection questions. Email Cameron at seminari- [email protected] or call the office at (575)763-6947. May God grant you a blessed and prayerful Lenten journey! Here we go Sacred Heart! It is officially time to begin our joint endeavor that is the Annual Catholic Appeal. Praise be to God and the overwhelming generosity of you, our parishioners, we have met our ACA goal for the last two consecutive years. Let’s get this year started right! ¡Vámonos parroquia del Sagrado Cora- zón! Ahora es el momento para empe- zar con nuestra empresa conjunta del Campana Católica Anual. Gracias a Dios y ustedes, nuestros feligreses, hemos cumplido nues- tros objetivos para el CCA los últimos dos años. ¡Vamos a empezar este año bien! Remember folks, NO CASH will be accepted! Ensure your contributions are done so by check or money order. Also remember that the amount of the contribution is not as important as participating! You can also donate to the ACA by visiting the Archdiocesan website at www.archdiosf.org, click on “Offices”, click on “Annual Catholic Appeal”, then click on “Donate” or “Pledge Here” if you are not yet ready to donate but wish to make a pledge and pay the entire sum later or in installments. ¡Recuérdense, NO EFECTIVO! Solo aceptamos cheques o giro postal. También recuérdense que participación es más importante que el tamaño de su contribución. Si quieren, también se puede donar visitando el sitio web de la Arquidiócesis en www.archdiosf.org, hagan clic en “Offices”, hagan clic en “Annual Catholic Ap- peal”, luego hagan clic en “Donate” o “Pledge Here” si quieren pagar después. Archdiocesan Goal / Objetivo Arquidiocesana- $2,750,000 Parish Goal / Objetivo Parroquial - $33,000.00 Total Pledged / Total Comprometida - $17,592.00 Total Paid / Total Pagado - $9,962.00 Shortfall / Déficit - $15,408.00 Registered Families / Familias registradas - 1,369 Families Participating / Familias participando - 51 3˚ Domingo en Cuaresma 3rd Sunday in Lent March 7th, 2021 Sacred Heart Women’s Group Almsgiving Initiative for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal +++++Like other Roman Catholic Religious Life Communities, these friars depend solely on benefactors and friends (Sacred Heart parishioners) who help them to provide for their needs. Friars gave a vote of poverty. They do not receive a salary. Location: Take all items and funding to Sacred Heart Office. Starting Date: Now until Easter Items Delivery: By Father or Friars may come to pick them up A few notes: Tax-deductible checks written only to Community of Franciscan Friars. The monies will help to pay for health insurance, friary utilities (water, electricity, gas), vehicle insurance and repairs All items must be new due to health orders and/or packaged Clothing items will be for the homeless Friars "Begging List" Cleaning Products: Detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, dish sponges, bleach, 1 gallon Ziploc Bags, Fabuloso! for mopping Gift Cards: Wal-Mart, Lowe's (for continuous replacing and renovating the old building), Costco Shop at Amazon.com? Your purchases could help them if you shop at Amazon Smile and designate "Friends of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal", as your charitable organization. Clothing: underwear (male of female), socks (white or black), T-shirts (white or black). Remember packaged and new. Food Supplies: Coffee, olive oil, mayo, black beans (dry or cans), cases of water bottles, peanut butter, jelly, gum Hygiene Products: wipes, lip balm, travel size only deodorant, shampoo, etc. (for the homeless) Other packaged and new: Adult Backpacks, Blankets Special Request: a used vehicle in good condition 7 Corporal Works of Mercy 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy 7 Obras Corporales de Misericordia 7 Obras Espirituales de Misericordia 1. Feed the Hungry 1. Instruct the Ignorant 1. Dar de Comer al Hambriento 1. Corregir al que se Equivoca 2. Give Drink to the Thirsty 2. Counsel the Doubtful 2. Dar de Beber al Sediento 2. Enseñar al que so Sabe 3. Give Alms to the Poor 3. Admonish the Sinner 3. Vestir al Desnudo 3. Aconsejar al que lo Necesita 4. Shelter the Homeless 4. Forgive Injuries 4. Hospedar al Peregrino 4. Consolar al Triste 5. Visit the Sick 5. Comfort the Sorrowful 5. Visitar al Enfermo 5. Soportar los Defectos con Paciencia 6. Visit the Imprisoned 6. Bear Wrongs Patiently 6.
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