St. Catholic Church 800 Bello Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 -2310 Phone: (805) 773-2219 Fax: (805) 773-8617 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stpaulspismobeach.com Most Holy Sunday | May 30, 2021

THE MYSTERY HOLY MASS IS THE MASTERPIECE The Most Holy SCHEDULE Trinity is the central truth and, indeed, mystery of our Daily: Monday—Saturday at 8:00 AM lives as believers in God. Even so, few seem to be able Saturday Vigil at 5:30PM (Counts for talk about it. (Or is it “them”?) Must we be Sun. Obligation) satisfied to take this truth as an inscrutable object of faith Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:30 PM that we can easily ignore? Latin Tridentine Mass at 3:30PM Not at all! We are immersed in Trinitarian reality in many RECONCILIATION (Confession): ways. Please consider these Mon.-Sat. 7:15AM-7:55AM clues to God as more than just Person of the Father. Saturday 4:00PM - 5:00PM Remember the words of God in scripture when the world and all its wonders were coming to be. BAPTISM & INSTRUCTIONS The formulas for each stage in creation begin with “Let us . . By appointment only .” (Genesis 1:26). This is not merely the “Royal We.” This is God as a plurality of Being. In , the seraphim cry out “Holy, holy, MARRIAGES holy . . .” (Isaiah 6:3). Ancient Middle Eastern superlatives come in 6 months in advance threes, but why not consider it a sign of God’s three-ness? And COMMUNION FOR AGED & SICK these Old Testament foreshadowings are nothing compared to our well-known baptismal formula, “I baptize you in the name of the Call Parish Office Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Notice that “name” OFFICE HOURS: Appointments and is singular, and yet refers to three persons. Finally, as Christ tells the Apostles in today’s Gospel, they are to go out and teach in that Personal Visits Suspended Until Further same singular triple name. Notice. Please call or email.

SHALL WE DANCE? Pastor : Fr. Jacob Carazo, OFM Conv., The famous by the equally famous fourteenth-century x101 iconographer Andrej Rublev is a depiction of the Trinity densely email: [email protected] packed with symbolic content. The three “angels” sitting at a table are actually meant to be the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Associate Pastor : Fr. Alphonse Van They relate to each other in loving gesture, each one to the other, Guilder, OFM Conv., x109 often described as “dance-like.” And yet this triangular circle Chaplain (Prison Ministry) seems incomplete. Indeed it is, because we must become one with this circle of life-giving love. As in a dance, we are drawn into the Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv. divine life in the Trinitarian embrace of abundant glory and harmony. Then we complete the movement by taking that love Administrative Assistant incarnated out to the world, revealing the mystery to our sisters and Christopher Garza, x102 brothers through our own lives. email: [email protected]

May 30, 2021 Go . . and make disciples of all nations, baptizing Most Holy Trinity Sunday them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. —Matthew 28:1 MASS Intentions SATURDAY 29 8:00 AM Father Jacob Carazo 17th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination Anonymous 5:30 PM † the repose of the soul of Joseph H. Schott Nicole Schott (wife) SUNDAY 30 8:00 AM Intentions of John Grossini John Mostachetti 10:30 AM Intentions of the St. Paul Altar & Rosary Society Members St. Paul Altar & Rosary Society 5:30 PM † For the repose of the soul of Michael Phelps Linda Fullerton (Mother) MONDAY 31 8:00 AM † Deceased members of the St. Paul Altar & Rosary Society St. Paul Altar & Rosary Society TUESDAY 1 8:00 AM † Jim Sweet Alice Milligan 8:00 AM Health of Christopher Garza (Heart Surgery) Joe & Yvonne Rouleau WEDNESDAY 2 8:00 AM Joe Ramos Family Family THURSDAY 3 8:00 AM † Richard Lawlor George & Teri Pohley 8:00 AM † Jorge Svoboda Marco Svoboda FRIDAY 4 8:00 AM In Reparation for the Blasphemies & Ingratitude to the Sacred Ken & Diane Bagwell Heart of Jesus & Blessings for the Conventual Franciscans SATURDAY 5 8:00 AM In reparation for the Blasphemies & Ingratitude to the Ken & Diane Bagwell Immaculate Heart of Mary & the terrible sin of abortion 5:30 PM Father Jacob Carazo (56th Birthday) Anonymous SUNDAY 6 8:00 AM † Pietro & Caterina Giffra Frances Loflin 10:30 AM Birthday Intentions of Claire Dise Yvonne & Joe Rouleau 5:30 PM † Mary Mc Auley Her Son Prayer Intentions

MILITARY MEMBERS: Major Chris Valine (USAF), Ensign Ashley Valine (US Coast Guard), Staff Sgt. Robert James Gassmann II (101st Airborne, US Army), Capt. Chris Mount (USMC, VMM-268), Maj. Grace Anderson (USAF), U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Cabansag (USN). SICK: Mary Hansen, Mary Snead, Erlinda G. Cacabelos, Liam McQueen, Irene Duralde, Jack Nunes, Sandi Morrissey, Janice Shields, Jim Maloney, Mel Ormonde, Jennifer Ojeda, Marilyn Biven, Randy & Cecilia Thiel, Joel Rivera, Valeria & José Ramón, Elaine Talley, J. Hoffmann, Jr; Layla Dickson, Carolyn Hoffmann, Kathy Gibson, Bella & Vendala Manfredi, Evan Anderson, Magdaleno Zambo, John Dynowski, Kelly Hansen and her parents, Peter Hansen, Joel Rivera, Darlene Costa, John McMasters, Carlos Chavez, Will Davis, Rosa Vargas, Anton Mendoza, Marlen B. Pineda, Rex Nutter, Victor Mireles, Ladisla Pinhero ,Cynthia Toscas, Michael Johnson, Cathy McAlister, Kay Yoshiba Mayerling, Lou Costa, Wayne Toscas, Fred Porter (suffering grief in recent loss of his son), Paul Brandt, Otto & Helga Besgen, Francis Reed (severe stroke, partially paralyzed), Bob Mier, Kay Rizza and all Care Givers, Theresa Santos, Albert V. Taylor, Judith LoYId , Virginia Badua Hangar, Marcia Beckman, Harold Crawford (3rd round of cancer treatment) , Cadena, Judy Hughes , Akiki Nagano (loss of mobility) & Family, Harriet Harrington, Leo Shiffrar, David Rocha, Christopher Garza , Robert Reed, Doloris Vance, Kathy John, Camelia Siordia, Carlito Untalan, Romulo & Jacqueline Garza, Joy Gifford, Steve Ballard DECEASED: (+) Joseph LoYld, (+)Ruben Castaneda, (+) Angel Ruelas, (+) Richard Hosier , (+) Michael Phelps, (+) Rick Gomez , (+) Fr. Xavier Connolly, OSB, (+) Larry Landry , (+) Patrick Shiffrar, (+)Ricardo Banez ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Altar & Rosary Society—The regular meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. After prayer and Mass at 10:30 a.m., the usual luncheon and business meeting will follow in the SIGN-UP for Ministry to the Sick, Dying and Parish Hall. All are invited to attend and participate. NO Homebound / Hospital Patients - meetings : June, July, August, December. School of Ministry Specialization Update Cenacle of Prayer/Marian Movement of Priests Due to poplar demand, a new round of virtual sessions of First Thursdays of Every Month after 8:00 AM Mass. Ministry to the Sick, Dying and Hospitalized is being offered. The dates are May 15th, June 5th and June 12th Catholic Medical Association—Diocese of from 9am to 4pm. Monterey: This specialization offers formation and training in serving the sick and dying as Lay Ministers of the church, in homes, Are you a physician (MD/DO) or hospitals and care facilities. A Ministry of presence and allied health professional (NP, providing the Sacrament of the Eucharist is covered. Practical PA, RN, therapist, etc) and interested in skills for pastoral visitation, a theological appreciation of sickness and suffering, use of the Communion Ritual, growing in your faith with a community of other ministerial aspects of visitation of homes, hospitals and care Catholic healthcare professionals? The Diocese of facilities are all reviewed. Monterey has just initiated a local guild of the Please go to the Diocese of Monterey’s webpage under School of Ministry for more information and to register, or Catholic Medical Association (CMA), and we are contact Program Coordinator, Ann Ventura, at [email protected] or 831-645-2848. Space is already starting to meet! The mission of the CMA is limited, so sign-up ASAP. to inspire physicians to imitate Jesus Christ. Find

out more information at Cathmed.org.

If you are interested in joining our guild, please email Tiffany Magallanes, CPNP at:

[email protected]

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THURSDAYS Holy Trinity Icon by Andrei Rublev. See Meditation on first 1:00PM-6:45PM page, last paragraph. ANNOUNCEMENTS: LIVE STREAMING OF DAILY MASS We are now live streaming daily Mass Monday— From Our Pastor Father Jacob Friday at 8:00 AM. You can click the link on our web- site or go to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: . Pismo Beach on YouTube. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who have submitted their weekly contributions. CONTRIBUTIONS can be made at Mass or via They have been received with great gratitude the US mail or can be dropped off in the mail slot of and appreciation. our Rectory Door. In order for your contribution to be HELP US STAY UP TO DATE: recorded accurately please include your weekly We would very much like to update our online contributions envelope or envelope number on the parish registration database and update the e- check. You can also now make donations through mail addresses we have on file. If you have our website safely and securely. Simply visit been receiving and corresponding with me via www.stpaulspismobeach.com and at the top of e-mail, no action is necessary, if you would like the screen you will see a big blue “DONATE” to be included in my mailing list for updates button, simply click on this and you will see a variety and update your e-mail address in our Parish of funds to support with a one-time or ongoing Registration Database, please send an e-mail donation. to either our Parish Administrative Assistant Christopher SECOND COLLECTION Garza [email protected] or to myself Fr. Jacob Carazo, OFM There is a Second Collection this Conv. [email protected] Sat. 5/29 and Sunday 5/30 for the Priests’ Retirement Fund, which You can participate in the Sunday Mass from is used to support the Aged and your home as it is broadcast on our YouTube Infirm Priests of our Diocese. Channel “St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church-Pismo Beach”. Please continue visiting our website stpaulspismobeach.com for updates on our parish, the weekly bulletin, link to the Sunday Mass Online, and updates from our Pastor Father Jacob Carazo, OFM Conv., and Bishop Daniel Garcia of the Diocese of Monterey.

All of you are in mine and the Franciscan SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Community’s prayers and we kindly ask you to 5/10/20 = $4,941.84 5/2/21 = $6,657.49 keep us in your prayers. 5/17/20 = $4,064.95 5/9/21 = $8,350.45 Wishing you peace and all goodness, 5/24/20=$4,224.60 5/16/21=$5,961.07 Father Jacob Carazo, OFM Conv. 5/31/20=$5,861.87 5/23/21= $6,630.04 READINGS FOR THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Julian Calendar Pentecost Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17 Monday: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6-7bc, Memorial Day; 8-9; Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Mk 12:18-27 Tuesday: St. Justin Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Wednesday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34 Thursday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35 Friday: First Friday -37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8; Liturgy and the Holy Trinity Mk 12:38-44 The Trinity is the central mystery of Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; our faith. We believe that God is one, Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 yet three: total unity and rich diversity. God is not a monolith, but a dynamic community of persons, a perfect, loving harmony of three. And the liturgy is the work of the Trinity. We begin all our liturgical celebrations with the sign of the cross, a reminder of our Trinitarian baptism, and the simplest of all professions of our faith. We believe that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, THE MYSTERY OF THE BLESSED TRINITY and we gather in the name of this triune Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Most Holy God. Throughout the Mass, we address Trinity. The Church sets aside this Sunday to focus our attention on the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, God our prayers to , through who is one, but three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Christ our Lord, in the Spirit’s power. Spirit. And the Father hears our prayer, The first reading from Deuteronomy emphasizes transforming bread and wine into the both God’s awesome greatness and amazing nearness. Body and Blood of his Son by the Holy It might seem beyond belief, but the God of all creation Spirit. The Church is “the sacrament of speaks to us, protects us, and guides us. The second trinitarian communion” (Sacramentum reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans describes how we are to relate to the three persons Caritatis, 16). It is the Trinity who who are one God. We are led by the Spirit to meet God holds us together as well. In the words the Father as adopted children. Our adoption is such of Saint Cyprian, we are “a people that we are even heirs with our brother, Christ, the made one by the unity of the Father, the second person of the Trinity, in whose sufferings we must also share. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks Son, and the Holy Spirit” (quoted in with his authority as God and sends us to teach and Sacramentum Caritatis, 16). —Corinna baptize in the name of the Trinity. Copyright © J. S. Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Paluch Co.