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19606 Calla Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 • Rev. Olin Mayfield, Pastor • Rev. Malcolm , Associate • Deacon Antonio Arana Welcome to Our Parish!

Mailing Address 27341 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2645

Parish Office Phone (661) 252-3353 Fax (661) 252-1539

Office Hours Monday: 1:30pm - 5:00pm Tues-Fri: 9am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 5:00pm CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Visit Our Website! www.st-clare.org

Email Us! [email protected]

Reconciliation By appointment please contact the parish office

MASS SCHEDULE Friday: 7:30pm (English) Saturday Vigil: 7pm (Spanish)

Sunday : 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6:00pm (English) (1:00pm Bilingual)

Masses (LIVE STREAM): Mon - Sat 9:00am Saturday Vigil: 5pm (English) Saturday 7:00pm (Spanish)

**Holy Day Schedules will be Announced**

MISSION STATEMENT May 23rd, 2021

In accord with St. Clare, our patron , this community strives: · To respond to her challenge to be lovers of our souls and the souls of all others. · To always be eager to observe what we have promised the Lord through our profession of faith. · To accomplish all of this in the presence of the Lord. Page 2 Saint Clare Parish May 23rd, 2021 Ministries and Services

Parish Office ...... 661-252-3353 Filipino Ministry Office Admin./Web & Bulletin ...... Caroline Furtado Light of Christ Feast….………....Alfe Brimon 818-645-1192

Office Assistant ...... Margaret Waggoner Support Ministries & Services Bookkeeper ...... Eileen Wittwer ACCW………………….………………………………………………………... Facilities Manager...... Nancy Fishwick Society………...….…………..Alma Rivera 661-713-3301 Finance Council ...... Les McClafferty-Helley Armed Forces Prayer Ministry….Martine 661-298-0714 Primary Religious Education ...... 661-252-6950 Battered Woman’s Hotline…………………….661-259-4357 [email protected] Sep., Divorced, Widowed Support Group……………………. DRE ...... Nancy Nazarian-Medina Jocelyn 661-259-4104 RE Registrar ...... Amie Travers Legion Of Mary…...…….….....Lourdes Owen 661-210-9251 Spanish R.E ...... Dora Baez Jr. Legion Of Mary…….……...... Marilou Puse 661-993-4611 Sunday Pre-School ...... Janet Weidner The Sower…………[email protected]

[email protected] Catholic Social Teaching

Secondary Religious Education….661-298-8627 Detention Ministry…….Aurora Montejano 661-252-4053 [email protected] Family Promise………………….Karen Mapes 661-251-3211 Confirmation/Youth Ministry………...…….Janet Valadez Lifeline (Pregnancy Hotline) ………………...661-255-0082 Mission Circle…………………...Claire Salleng 661-877-1618 RCIA...... Gary & Shelly Smith 661-252-4683 Adult Confirmation ...... Jose Arvizu 661-714-6837 Knights of Columbus Bible/Book Study… Gary & Shelly Smith 661-252-4683 Grand Knight …………….……... Patrick Blazek 661-714-4371

Mass Ministries [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: KofC Saint Clare Parish Altar Servers ...... Monica Broderick 661-513-0245 Eucharistic Ministers ...... Sue Hoefflin 661-252-0845 Scouting Lectors ...... Sarah Hamor 661-424-9488 Boy Scouts………………………….....Bill Hamor 661- 424-9488 [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Music ...... Mark Nilan 818-359-0299 Cub Scouts……. ………….….…... Sarah Hamor 661-424-9488 Children’s Choir ...... Sarah Hamor 661-424-9488 Lilly Hernandez 818-284-3852

Ushers ...... Tony Tersigni 661-478-7407 Comunidad Hispana Hospitality ...... Jeanette Killough 661-251-0563 Coordinadora…………….…………..Dora Baez 661-299-6593 Engaged & Marriage Ministries Quinceañera….…… …...……Monica Herrera 818-585-4333 Engaged Encounter .... Jerry & Bev Heyer 888-267-3660 Matrimonios…Dcn. Antonio y Anita Arana 661-250-9480 Wedding Hostess ...... Mary Broderick 661-298-7341 Adoración Nocturna………..Ernesto Orona 661-803-8549 Marriage Encounter ...... Anthony & Lynn Fernandez Asociación Guadalupana..Librada Blanco 661-481-6117 818-383-6399 Grupo de Oración……...Manuel Villanueva 661-575-7468 Retrouvaile (Help For Troubled Marriages) Lectores………………………...Gabriela Padilla 661-904-5541 ………… Spanish 818-367-4198 or English 800-470-2230 Ministerio de Alabanza…...Antonio Lopez 661-250-4975 Natural Fam. Planning ...... Pablo & Veronica Gaeta Platicas–bautismal...Sylvia y Jose Villegas 818-802-0634 818-994-2110 Ministros de Eucaristía…….…...Jose Erazo 661-964-7801

Funerals (Arranged Through Parish Office) Encuentro Matrimonial…………….…Pedro y Edith Espitia Bereavement Ministry .. …..Parish Office 661-252-3353 661-250-9431

Baptisms Monaguillos………………………...Luis Rincon 661-645-9419 Pre-Baptism Class……...….....Parish Office 661-252-3353

PARISH REGISTRATION: HOLY COMMUNION—HOSPITAL/HOME, & SICK VISITS: You must be registered and participating in our parish community, in order for our priests to better serve you, For Holy Communion, please contact the parish office during especially at the time of baptism, marriage, or a funeral. office hours.

Forms are available in the front vestibule of the church, or In case of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office call the parish office during regular office hours. that you are Catholic so that they will notify us. In case of an MARRIAGE: emergency or death in the family, a priest can be reached 24 The bride and/or groom must be registered and actively hours a day. Call the parish office anytime for an emergency participating in the parish for at least three months. Then a pager number. six-month preparation program is required. Please call the office for further information. PENTECOST SUNDAY Saint Clare Parish Page 3 ST. CLARE NEWS

PENTECOST SUNDAY FIRST READING - Acts 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong MASS SCHEDULE driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heav- 7:00am—8:00am: PRIVATE PRAYERS—Mon to Fri. en staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large 9:00am : WEEKDAY MASS—Mon to Sat. crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speak- 7:00am, 1:00pm(Bilingual) & 6:00pm: SUNDAY MASSES ing in his own language. They were astounded, and in amazement 7:00pm—8:00pm: HOLY HOUR—Mon to Thurs. they asked, “Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his native language? We are 7:30pm : MASS—Friday only ______Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya and Cyrene, as well as travelers from , both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them 7:00pm : MASS (Spanish)—Sat. + Livestreamed speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God.”

9:00am & 11:00am: SUNDAY MASSES RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

There is no seating outdoor in the plaza area, Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! How manifold are feel free to bring a chair and an umbrella for shade. your works, O LORD! The earth is full of your If you plan on attending Mass whether it be indoor or outdoor, creatures. We ask that you Please sign up for Mass. Click the Masses tab R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew on the parish website www.st-clare.org to sign up before you the face of the earth. May the glory of the LORD endure forever; attend. Communion is distributed right after the Livestream Mass. may the LORD be glad in his works! Pleasing Our daily weekday Masses and Vigil Mass are Livestreamed too. to him be my theme; I will be glad in the LORD. MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE STILL REQUIRED. ______R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. If you take away their breath, they perish and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the 5:00pm : MASS (English)—Saturday Vigil face of the earth. ______R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SECOND READING - 1Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13

Please call the parish office to make an appointment, at this time Brothers and sisters: No one can say, “ is Lord,” except by the the preference is for confessions to be heard outdoor. Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same ______Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are UPDATING OUR DATABASE different workings but the same God who produces all of them in eve- We keep updating our database and have found many of our ryone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for parishioners have done away with their landline or have moved, or some benefit.. As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in have a new address or cellphone number. Please email your one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or contact information to the parish office at [email protected] its Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one never too late. Spirit. ______GOSPEL - Jn 20:19-23 YOUR SUNDAY OFFERING—e-GIVING On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were WeShare DONATIONS MADE EASY locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and We have partnered with WeShare to provide you with the safety and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he convenience of online offering. SUNDAY DONATIONS, BUILDING had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples FUND, PEOPLE IN NEED & TOGETHER IN MISSION are set up rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he online on WeShare. had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “ Receive the Please visit our website for more information, OR if you prefer you Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins can always mail in your Sunday Envelopes Or drop them off you retain are retained.” through the mail slot at the parish office. Thank you. Page 4 Saint Clare Parish May 23rd, 2021 GET INVOLVED — St. Clare Ministries

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—Council 9740 News The Knights of Columbus will be hosting the First Saturday Devotion Rosary LIVESTREAM following the Livestream 9:00am Mass on Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7 & Sept 4, please check st-clare.org website or contact Patrick Blazek, [email protected] or call 661-714-4371

UPCOMING EVENT—FOOD DRIVE benefiting the SCV Food Pantry Saturday, May 22nd & Sunday, May 23rd: The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Food Drive and collecting donations before and after all the Masses on May 22 & 23 CANNED / DRY FOOD DONATIONS, MONETARY DONATIONS will also be gratefully accepted. BIBLE STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT—via ZOOM SERMON ON THE MOUNT—Thursday at 7pm Books are available for $10. Contact Rosemary Giacomi at 252- 1351 or Kevin Fay at 626-695-4621 for more information. The zoom link for the class is the same as lent or check our website www.st-clare.org under Scripture Studies. THE SOWER MINISTRY OF SCV Welcome to the New Evangelization! The Sower Santa Clarita invites you to meet virtually. Join in every Tuesday at 7:30pm as we pray our Weekly Virtual Rosary and pray for all intentions. Go GET STARTED!! to www.facebook.com/SowerSantaClarita PARTICIPATE AS PART OF ST. CLARE PARISH and electronically fill our ONLINE BABY BOTTLE at FORMED—Never registered for the free Catholic streaming st-clare.org/event/virtual-baby-bottle-fundraiser/ service, a gift from your parish? Don't be left behind regis- OR START YOUR OWN BOTTLE tered today at www.formed.org for excellent Catholic con- scvpc.org/events/baby-bottles tent for the entire family. OR pick up a Baby Bottle at the Parish Office fill it with cash, check or coins & bring it back on Fathers Day Contact Peggy for details at [email protected] COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS

“PUEBLO AMANTE DE MARIA” Virtual Procession, DAY MASS—May 31st, 2021 at 10am Rosary and Tagalog Mass—June 20 at 1:15pm—5:00pm ONLINE EVENT ONLY Incarnation Catholic Church of Glendale will host a virtual HOLY CROSS CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM, Culver City procession and Rosary to celebrate 500 years of Christiani- Archbishop Jose Gomez—Celebrant ty in the Philippines. Tagalog Mass to follow. To join the Join Us online CatholiicCM.org or facebook.com/lacatholics livestream, visit the Incarnation Catholic Church Facebook —————————————————————— page, for details, call 818-242-2579. CCM MEMORIAL MASS—June 8th, 2021 at 11am Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries invite you to remember and RETROUVAILLE—MARRIAGE HELP pray for those we have lost by joining the LIVESTREAM

We have helped tens of thousands of Memorial Mass on June 8th, 2021 at 11am. couples at all stages of disillusionment The livestream will be brought directly from San Fernando or misery in their marriage. Mission Rey de Espana in Mission Hills, CA. This is a virtual THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU TOO. Mass only, due to COVID restrictions. To view the Livestream We are here to support couples in need. COVID-19 UPDATE: Mass visit https://catholiccm.org/june8mass With the pandemic in mind, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure your safety during this pandemic. MARY & RETREAT CENTER For confidential information or to register for our up- Spirituality Series: HAPPINESS—Enjoying the Journey as the coming program weekend in June 4th, through June 6th, Destination: Saturday, June 5 at 10am—1pm VIA ZOOM 2021. Call (805) 257-7980 or email SantaClari- Spiritual Guide: Herb Kaighan Cost: $25 Zoom information will [email protected] or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com be emailed to you a few days before the event. To register call Jose at 310-377-4867 ext. 250 or go to www.maryjoseph.org PENTECOST SUNDAY Saint Clare Parish Page 5 from the Office of TELL ME MORE... Religious Education MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS By: Marty L and Samantha L – (Mary Undoer of Knots Junior Praesidium) Religious Education Program Information will be shared via the R.E. website. Like children, we seek a figure that will protect us from harm and will always care for us. And by being like children, we can enter the kingdom of heaven because we place www.stclarere.com our full trust in God, and Mary fills the role as the mother who protects and aids us. ______Mary is seen as the mother who helps Christians because of the many times that she The Religious Education and aided Christians in both war and personal conflicts.

Youth Ministry Offices Mary aiding Christians in war can be seen in the war of Christians against Moslem WILL RETURN MESSAGES & EMAILS Turks who were a huge threat against Christianity in Europe. Pius V made eve- ryone pray the holy rosary which resulted in a victory for the Christians. In gratitude, MONDAY TO THURSDAY the saintly Pope instituted the Feast of the Holy Rosary and inserted the title “Help of Visit the religious education program website Christians” into our Mother’s Litany.

for information pertaining to calendars, family Many other times throughout war, armies could be seen holding banners of Mary as a resources and Confirmation. victory symbol over those who planned to destroy Christianity. Those who did die for

For questions regarding the their faith (even recently in various countries) are perceived as martyrs which we can believe are saved by our mother Mary. Mary can also be seen removing all heresies Elementary Sacramental preparation concerning Christianity.

program and faith formation classes On May 24, we celebrate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. In 1809, Napoleon’s please email us at [email protected] men entered the Vatican, arrested Pope Pius VII and brought him in chains and im-

Or call the R.E Office at 661-252-6950 prisoned him. The Holy Father vowed to God that, if he were freed and restored to the Roman See, he would institute a special feast in honor of Mary. Military reverses For Spanish R.E. contact forced Napoleon to release the Pope, and on the 24th of May 1814, Pius VII returned Dora Baez at 661-299-6593 in triumph to Rome. 12 months later, the Pope then decreed that the feast of Mary Help of Christians be kept on the 24th of May.

For questions regarding the Confirmation St. Paul talked about how special he saw the death of Christ, that Jesus came down program, email us at from heaven to die, save, and help us. This example can also be applied to how we [email protected] see Mary, someone who was born sinless into the world that accepted God’s plan and or call the Youth Ministry Office did many kind acts from her time on earth. Mary always had the option to reject God’s request, but she decided to follow it. Mary became the mother of Jesus and all His Janet Valadez at 661-298-8627 children, which is us. Mary welcomed Jesus wholeheartedly and followed Him every ______day of her life, even if she did not understand, even when her soul was pierced with To email the Director, grief and sorrow.

Nancy Nazarian-Medina, directly We see Mary as our mother and that she has a special love for all of us. She will al- [email protected] ways help us carry our crosses, our burdens, and personal conflicts, because the heart of ours in which we spread love is a to our Mother. When troubles arise, GROWING WITH THE GOSPEL we need to be happy for we know we have already won, all we need to do is to invoke My Church, My Family and Me our Lady’s help. Spreading kindness and love are our powers as humans, and she will always be there to help. SHARING THE GOSPEL: If all the prayers and devotions we make in Her honor could speak --- the Hail Mary, the One day one of your best friends may Holy Rosary, the Hail Holy Queen, the Scapular, the and Novenas --- move away, and you won’t see him every each one of these will tell a thousand and more stories of the help she has extended and day. You can still stay close to your friend by talking bestowed to us. Without any doubt, she wields her spiritual weapons against those who on the phone, writing letters, or sending e-mail mes- want to hurt her children and the church---the Mystical Body of her Son. sages. Jesus knew he would be leaving. He would “Most Holy Mary, Help of Christians, how sweet it is to come to your feet, implor- not see his friends every day. Jesus promised to send ing your perpetual help. If earthly mothers his Spirit to them. When they were confused, the cease not to remember their children, how can Spirit would show them the truth. When they missed you, the most loving of all mothers, forget me? him, Jesus would send them messages by the Holy Grant then to me, I implore you, your perpetual Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus could always stay help in all my necessities, in every sorrow, and close to his friends. especially in all my temptations. I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering. PRAYER: Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners. God, thank you for sending your Spirit so I can stay Grant through your intercessions many voca- close to Jesus, too. tions to the religious life. Obtain for us, O MISSION FOR THE WEEK: Mary, Help of Christians, that having invoked Before you sit down to read a Bible story, ask God to you on earth we may love and eternally thank send his Spirit to help you. When you listen carefully you in heaven. Amen.” (Prayer by St. John to God’s word, the Spirit can send you a special mes- Bosco) sage from Jesus!. “Mary, Perpetual Help of Christians, pray for us.” Page 6 Saint Clare Parish May 23rd, 2021 Comunidad Hispana HORARIO DE OFICINA DE MINISTERIO HISPANO LUNES a JUEVES – 9:30AM-5:30PM LONCHE de 1:00PM-2:00PM CERRADO los VIERNES Y SABADO Dora Baez—661-299-6593 ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— EL GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Te invita todos los Lunes de 7-9pm. Alabar y bendecir al Se- n or. Con testimonios, predicacio n y Oracio n. Salmo 90:1 “Sen or tu has sido para nosotros un refugio a lo largo de los siglos.” Para mas informacio n llamar a Manuel Villanueva 661-575-7468. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ADORACIÓN NOCTURNA Te invitamos a que participes en la Adoracio n Nocturna. Te- nemos nuestra reunio n el primer Viernes del mes de

9:00pm — 10:00pm. Puedes iniciar regala ndole a Jesu s una VIVIR LA LITURGIA hora de su tiempo. No has podido velar ni una hora conmigo? Jesu s Sacramentado te espera! Para mayor informacio n - Inspiración De La Semana - comunicarse con: Ernesto 661-803-8549 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— La frase "estar lleno del Espíritu Santo" puede evocar imá- ESTUDIO BÍBLICO genes que son un tanto intensas para algunas personas. Estudio bíblico ba sico todos los Mie rcoles de 7—9PM. Pueden concluir que cuando uno está lleno del Espíritu Si estas interesado llamar a Nicolás Sánchez 661-607-1039 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Santo, inmediatamente comienza a hablar en lenguas, ala- MINISTERIO DE UJIERES bar a Dios en voz alta, cantar aleluya desde los tejados y Te invitamos, a ser parte del ministerio de ujieres, y dar tu hacer otras cosas demostrativas. En realidad, estar lleno servicio al Sen or y tu comunidad, nos reunimos el cuarto del Espíritu Santo significa estar lleno de la plenitud de la Martes de cada mes en el salo n #3 de 7pm-9pm para mas vida de Dios y estar en contacto con el poder y la maravilla informes llama a Guadalupe Hernandez al: 661 964-9107 de la presencia de Dios. Es el Espíritu Santo que nos une —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— QUINCEAÑERA como una comunidad de fe, nos inspira con sabiduría y juicio correcto, y nos convierte de las tinieblas del pecado Para los que quieran tener su quincean era a las virtudes que dan vida. Vivimos en un mundo donde es aquí en Santa Clara los requisitos son estar registrados en la parroquia por lo menos difícil descubrir la verdad. El Espíritu Santo, a través del un an o, estar ya en el programa de confirmacio n, y venir a ministerio de la iglesia, nos guía a la verdad y nos muestra misa todos los domingos en esta comunidad. Para ma s infor- el camino para ser los seres humanos agraciados que Dios macio n favor de llamar a Monica Herrera 818-585-4333. nos creó para ser. ¡Ven, Espíritu Santo, y llena nuestros —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— corazones!. BAUTIZOS Bautizos en espan ol son el Segundo Domingo de cada mes a las 2:00pm.

Clases pre-bautismales cada tercer y cuarto Viernes de cada mes de 7pm-9pm. Para mas informes llamar a Sylvia y Jose Luis Villegas al 818-802-0634 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ASOCIACIÓN GUADALUPANA ¿Te gustaría ser miembro de este gran ministerio?. Ven a venerar a nuestra Madre. La Virgen de Guadalupe que ella siempre intercede para nosotros. Nuestras reuniones son el primer Sa bado de cada mes te esperamos. Para mas informacio n: Librada Blanco 661-481-6117 ———————————————————————————————————————————–——————————————————————- RCIA—SACRAMENTOS DE ADULTOS Para informes llamar a Carmen & Alex Zuniga 661-600-6364 /661-600-4276 PENTECOST SUNDAY Saint Clare Parish Page 7 Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained Question:

Why are Catholic and Protestant Bibles different?

Answer:

Since the earliest days of the Church, Christians used a Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Sep- tuagint. This collection of the texts of the Hebrew Scrip- tures included 46 books. At the time of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s, the Protestant reformers began to create their own translations of the Bible (into local RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS languages) and some began to question why the Jewish YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT IT TAKES—BUT YOU Scriptures would have included texts that were written in WILL Greek, because, they assumed, the only valid Jewish Scrip-

Those of us in ministry love this saying: God doesn’t call the tures would have been written in Hebrew. And so, they equipped. He equips the called. decided to remove seven books from the Old Testament:

We all know that sort of queasy feeling we get in the pit of Baruch, Sirach, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith and Wis- our stomachs when it becomes clear what we’re supposed dom (as well as portions of the Books of and Es- to do, in any situation. It’s that feeling of: Oh, no. Not me. ther). This means that the Protestant Old Testament only Not now. I can’t. includes 39 books, while Catholic Bibles continue to in-

We’ve all got our list of reasons why not, don’t we? We do it clude those original 46 books. Both Catholic and for everything, from big life problems to small everyday Protestant Bibles include 27 books and letters in the New choices. I’m not going to invite my neighbor to church be- Testament. cause I don’t want to come across as pushy. I’m not going to make amends with my cousin because she’ll just walk all PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT over me again. I’m not going to say a Rosary tonight be- Holy Spirit, fan into flame the gifts cause I’m tired and it’ll just stress me out. II receivedreceived inin mymy BaptismBaptism andand Confirmation.Confirmation. However, even if we all put our lists of “reasons why we II wantwant toto receivereceive thethe firefire ofof YourYour lovelove asas YourYour disciplesdisciples diddid atat can’t” together, I don’t think any of us have reasons quite as Pentecost. valid as the apostles. Their was to convert the nations— Come with wonder and awe, with wisdom, understanding, and and here they are, a bunch of fishermen who haven’t been counsel, with courage and faith in You. out of Judea, who speak only their own languages. Were Holy Spirit, may my actions witness to Your presence in my life. they supposed to preach the Gospel via a particularly com- Help me to see the ways my strengths can serve others in their pelling game of charades? weakness. InIn allall mymy interactions,interactions, II wantwant toto radiateradiate love,love, joy,joy, peace,peace, patience,patience, But even that big, giant, stop-you-dead-in-your tracks Rea- kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. son Why We Can’t was nothing, because God had a plan. He Breathe new life into the world through me. didn’t call a bunch of equipped men. He called them, and He Amen. equipped them. Cue the tongues of fire!

God doesn’t call us to do His will because we have what it takes. He calls us because He’s ready to give us what it takes. Being a good steward is to answer the call of Christ knowing he will provide.

- Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

The phrase “being filled with the Holy Spirit” may summon forth images that are a bit too intense for some folks. They may conclude that when one is filled with the Holy Spirit that they immediately begin speaking in tongues, loudly praise God, sing alleluia from roof tops, and do other demonstrative things. In reality, being filled with the Holy Spirit means being filled with the fullness of God’s life and in touch with the power and wonder of God’s pres- ence. It is the Holy Spirit that draws us together as a community of faith, inspires us with wisdom and right judgment, and turns us from the darkness of sin to the virtues that bring life. We live in a world where it is hard to dis- cover truth. The Holy Spirit, through the ministry of the church, guides us to truth and shows us the way to be the graced human beings God made us to be. Come, Holy Spirit, and fill our hearts! Page 8 Saint Clare Parish May 23rd, 2021 Armed Forces Prayer Ministry

Kaylee Ables Heather Michelle Hamilton Sean Roberts James A. Ambat Tyler Hawkins Phillip Rodriguez, Jr. Juan Anthony Arriaga Cody Henderson Javier Rojas From the Prayer of the Barilla Jason Kominiak Jason Roman Archdiocese of the Military George E. Benson Cole LaRue Miracle Roman Gabrielle Bernal Lash LaRue James B Ryan Almighty God and Father, Nathaniel Boron Ljung Colt R. Salazar look with love upon Jessica Brooks Job Lopez Mark L. Sanchez our men and women George Burchuck, Jr Tyler Mapes Gerardo San Jose, Jr. In uniform Felix Chavarria Juan Martinez-Isaza Giogia “Mikaela” San Jose and protect them in Kyle Ciopryna Michael Morrisette Nikolaus J. Schaeffer their time of need. Joseph Collins Michael Angelo Muamo Joseph Serrano Give them health and Maximilian Cooke Sean Michael Nepomuceno Michael Simmons stability and allow Nicolas Diaz Christopher Nores Robert Simons them to return to Blake Dunn Matthew Nores Kelly Esparza Tadeo their loved ones whole Edward Daniel Dye Rodney Padilla Justin Torres and unshaken. Ben Eiben Francisco Perez Dennis Ukkestad Be with their families Erick Espitia John A. Perez Jackie Ukkestad and sustain them Ferraz Hung Pham Robert Unell in these uncertain times. Christopher Fields Angel Provincia Rebecca Urbina Hear us as Carley S. Franz Paola Putnam Geovany Valdovinos we present our prayers Joseph Augustine Gayosso Robert Ramirez Stephanie Valvo to You through Paul C. Gonzales Vincent L. Rampino Andre Wall Christ Our Lord. Christian Gruber Miguel Reyes Matthew R. Wolf Amen Jamal Guilliod Ryan Roberts William Yaworski LIGHTER SIDE—CARTOON & HUMOR

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MASS INTENTIONS PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH .... Laura Perez; Luisa Vite; Angel Peredo; Margarita Carrillo; MAY 2021 Betty Dluzak; Bobbi Lehman; Melody Chu; Patrick Sealy; 24 (Mon) 9:00 Anthony Terrazas INT Ester L; Fabiola and Anna Paulina Baldizon; August Baura; Vangie Baura; Ben Brillantes; Jim Butitta; Marilyn Eckstrom; Alicia Mendoza RIP

Fred & Debbie Stupark RIP (These names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks only. )

Joy Amita Francisco RIP BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE . . . Eleuterio & Celestina Abanes RIP David Van Daam; Sr. Marie Julie CSC; Pete Kaldhusdal; 25 (Tue) 9:00 Dr. Lisa Hineman INT Jose Ramon Hornia;

Francisco Flores Rodriguez RIP Cristobal Viera RIP Jesus Mariano RIP Weekly Readings and Observances 26 (Wed) 9:00 Familia Estrada Abaujo INT Readings for the Week of May 23rd, 2021

Mauricio-Melchor Family INT Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps

Souls in Purgatory RIP 10:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Erlinda Gabuyo RIP Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps104:1 27 (Thur) 9:00 Justin Adler INT -2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps Eduardo De Castro INT 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn Bud Hall INT 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

Sulpico, Cecilia & Rhodora Naconda RIP Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 [23b]/Mk 10:28-31 28 (Fri) 9:00 Elenita David & Jerry Tan INT Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [Sir 36:1b]/Mk Luisa Vite & Angel Peredo INT 10:32-45 Thursday: Sir 42:15-25/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Mk 10:46-52

Benjamin R. de Leon RIP Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20/Ps 19:8, 9, 19, 11 [9ab]/Mk 11:27-33 Elizabeth Tampus RIP Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 7:30PM For Our Loved Ones to Return

to the Faith Observances for the Week of May 23rd, 2021 Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 29 (Sat) 9:00 Amabelle & Alexandria Valero INT Tuesday: St. , Priest & ; St. Gregory

Kay Zimmerman RIP VII, Pope; St. de’Pazzi, Virgin Wednesday: St. Philip Neri, Juan Hernandez RIP Priest. Thursday: St. , Bishop Friday: Marichu Ros RIP Saturday: St. Paul VI, Pope; BVM Next Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Chuck Hamshaw RIP Las Lecturas y Conmemoraciones Semanales 30 (Sun) 7:00 The People of the Parish Las lecturas de la semana del 23 de Mayo de 2021 9:00 The People of the Parish Domingo:Vigilia: Gn 11, 1-9 o Ex 19, 3-8. 16-20 o Ez 37, 1-14 o Jl 3, 1-5/Sal 11:00 The People of the Parish 104, 1-2. 24. 35. 27-28. 29. 30 [cfr. 30]/Rom 8, 22-27/Jn 7, 37-39Vigilia Extendi- 1:00pm The People of the Parish da: Gn 11, 1-9/Sal 32, 10-11. 12-13. 14-15/Ex 19, 3-8. 16-20b/Dn 3, 52. 52. 53. 55. 56 o Sal 18, 8. 9. 10. 11/Ez 37, 1-14/Sal 106, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9/Jl 3, 1-5/Sal pm 6:00 The People of the Parish 103, 1-2. 24. 35. 27-28. 29. 30 [cfr. 30]/Rom 8, 22-27/Jn 7, 37-39 Día: Hch 2, 1- As of the printing of this bulletin the earliest available 11/Sal 103, 1. 24. 29-30. 31. 34 [cfr. 30]/1 Cor 12, 3-7. 12-13 o Gal 5, 16-25/Jn 20, 19-23 o Jn 15, 26-27; 16, 12-15 Mass Intention date is June 14th, 2021 Lunes: Gn 3, 9-15. 20 o Hch 1, 12-14/Sal 86, 1-2. 3 y 5. 6-7/Jn 19, 25-34 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Martes: Eclo 35, 1-12/Sal 49, 5-6. 7-8. 14 y 23 [23]/Mc 10, 28-31 Miércoles: Eclo 36, 1. 4-5. 10-17/Sal 78, 8. 9. 11 y 13 [Eclo 36, 1]/Mc 10, 32-45 Jueves: Eclo 42, 15-25/Sal 32, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9 [6]/Mc 10, 46-52 Viernes: Eclo 44, 1. 9-13/Sal 149, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6 y 9 [cfr. 4]/Mc 11, 11-26 Sábado: Eclo 51, 12-20/Sal 18, 8. 9. 19. 11 [9]/Mc 11, 27-33 Domingo siguiente: Dt 4, 32-34. 39-40/Sal 32, 4-5. 6. 9. 18-19. 20. 22 [12]/Rom 8, 14-17/Mt 28, 16-20

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