St. Francis de Sales ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 4268 Lime Street, Riverside, CA 92501 • Phone: (951) 686.4004 • Fax: (951) 686.3948 Español: (951) 683.6204 • www.stfrancisdesales-riverside.com Our Parish is Served by the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) Pastor: Fr. Louis Abdoo, Vicar: Fr. Joseph Kim Deacon: Joseph Marino The Sacraments Matrimony: By appointment only, at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Must consult a Priest prior to setting a date. Confirmation: This is a multi-year program. Please contact the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish (see page 7 for list of phone numbers). Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:45 - 4:45 PM Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated every last Saturday each month at 10:00 AM. You must call the Parish Office first regarding requirements and for preparation classes. Religious Education of Children: This is a multi-year program of Religious Education. Please call the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. (see page 7 for list of phone numbers) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Adults inquiring about Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please call Rolando Gaza. Liturgical Celebrations SUNDAY EUCHARIST - MASS Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00*, 9:00, 11:30 AM (English) and 5:00* PM (Español) WEEKDAY EUCHARIST - MASS Monday-Saturday 7:00* AM * = Livestreamed via Facebook EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Thursday 7:30am- 8:00pm BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 12:00 PM Now follow us on Facebook at/Síganos en Facebook: www.facebook.com/stfrancisdesalesriverside From the Pastor's desk… page 2 March 1, 2021 Our Mission We, the Church of St. Francis de Sales, are a Community of Believers in Jesus Christ, called to impact Family, Neighborhood, and Society with the Gospel so that people’s lives are filled with Hope. Nuestra Misión La Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales, es una Comunidad de Creyentes en Cristo Jesús , llamados a impactar a la Familia, Vecinos y la Sociedad con el Evangelio; para que sus vidas estén llenas de Esperanza. Third Sunday of Lent page 3 March 7, 2021 FEAST OF FAITH Postures of the Mass In the Mass, we pray not only with our lips, but with our bodies as well. We stand when the ministers enter. In Western culture, standing is a sign of attention, a mark of respect: all stand when the judge enters the courtroom, for example. Standing is also an ancient posture of prayer, mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. When the readings begin, we sit down: a listening posture. Mary sat at Jesus’ feet to listen to his teaching; the crowds sat on the hillside or the seashore to hear his words. Kneeling is another posture that is full of meaning. It expresses adoration and worship, but it can also express humility and contrition. We bow: a sign of honor and reverence, acknowledging the presence of God, especially when we receive the Eucharist. And there are other ritual gestures as well—striking the breast, genuflecting, and of course making the sign of the cross. The liturgy invites us to pray with our whole person—with heart and mind, voice and body. Mental Health Urgent Care Centers If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255. The phone lines are answered by trained professionals; the call is free and confidential. If you need to be connected to mental health services in Riverside County, call the CARES Line at (800) 706-7500. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. You may also call or walk into a Riverside County 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care location. Whether you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, all services are voluntary. Counseling and nursing, as well as, psychiatric medications are available. All locations are open 24/7 and everyone is welcome regardless of insurance type or ability to pay. Third Sunday of Lent page 4 March 7, 2021 “Drive Thru” LENTEN FISH FRY... at St. Francis de Sales Knights of Columbus On Friday, March MaMarchrc 19t19th199tthh FromFrom 4:004:04:00 - 8:00pm8:00pm:00pm In the Parishsh CCourtyardrd All dinners will come withh Coleslaw andnd FrenchFr Friess Stay tuned, more information to come...... Confessions at St. Francis de Sales every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:45pm Parish & Community Activities page 5 March 7, 2021 Try our NEW Online Giving on our website: 02/28/2021 $6,978.02 Thank you for your generosity www.stfrancisdesales-riverside.com Gracias por su generosidad We appreciate your support. Lent: A Season for Fasting, A Season for Feasting FAST from judging others; FEAST on Christ living in them. FAST from harsh words; FEAST on words that build up others. FAST from discontent; FEAST on gratitude. FAST from anger; FEAST on patience. FAST from pessimism; FEAST on optimism. Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament FAST from worry; FEAST on God’s care. On Thursdays only from FAST from complaining; FEAST on appreciation. 7:30am - 8:00pm FAST from bitterness; FEAST on forgiveness. In the Parish Courtyard FAST from self-concern; FEAST on compassion for others. Safety protocols must be followed: FAST from discouragement; FEAST on hope. Facial covering at all times during your FAST from facts that depress; FEAST on facts that uplift. visit and 6ft social distancing. FAST from suspicion; FEAST on truth. Come and spend some time with our Lord… FAST from thoughts that weaken; FEAST on promises that inspire. FAST from idle gossip; FEAST on silence with a purpose. Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento Los jueves solamente de 7:30am a 8:00pm En el patio de la Iglesia Protocolos de seguridad a seguir: Cobertura facial es mandatorio durante su visita y 6 pies de distanciamiento Venga a acompañar a nuestro Señor... St. Francis de Sales Catholic School “God is good all the time. All the time God is good.” 4205 Mulberry St. Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 683-5083 Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 6 March 7, 2021 Events for this week / Eventos de la semana † Mass Intentions/Intenciones de las Misas † Sunday, March 7 Saturday - March 6 Regular Mass Schedule * Confirmation I, II, III Online Classes 8:00am - 10:00am 7:00 am Yolanda Nowak † English RE K-8 Online Classes 10:15am - 11:25am 5:00pm Elisea Adajar - Happy B-Day RCIA Online Class 10:30am - 12:00pm Sunday - March 7 Monday, March 8 7:00 am Gerald Snyder † Regular Mass Schedule 9:00 am* Joseph John Gilwood † Tuesday, March 9 11:30 am Josë John - Happy B-Day Regular Mass Schedule 5:00 pm* Tony Lopez Sr. † Wednesday, March 10 Monday - March 8 Regular Mass Schedule * 7:00 am Nolan Camacho Families - SI and Lee Ronald Linch Jr. - SI Thursday, March 11 Regular Mass Schedule Tuesday - March 9 Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 7:30am - 8:00pm Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento 7:30am - 8:00pm 7:00 am* Fr. Louis Abdoo - SI and Gray DelGiudice - SI Friday, March 12 Regular Mass Schedule Wednesday - March 10 Stations of the Cross 7:00pm 7:00 am* Ray Woock † Saturday, March 13 Regular Mass Schedule Thursday - March 11 Catequesis en Español Clases en línea 10:30am - 12:00pm 7:00 am* Violet Sandri † Sunday, March 14 Friday - March 12 Regular Mass Schedule 7:00 am* Sujati Arifin † and Confirmation I, II, III Online Classes 8:00am - 10:00am English RE K-8 Online Classes 10:15am - 11:25am Art DelGiudice † RCIA Online Class 10:30am - 12:00pm 7:00pm* Stations of The Cross Saturday - March 13 7:00 am* Fr. Louis Abdoo - SI 5:00pm Anita A. Cantwell † Sunday - March 14 7:00 am Eleardo Azares David † 9:00 am* Joseph John Gilwood † 11:30 am Joseph Curgus † 5:00 pm* Todas las Almas en el Purgatorio † * = Livestream Mass † = Rest in Peace SI = Special Intentions Begins on Sunday, March 14 On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour. MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS Liturgical Ministries Parish Ministries Altar Servers (English) Christina Murguia (909) 437-2718 Bereavement Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Altar Servers (Spanish) Ana Figueroa (951) 686-4004 Card Makers’ Ministry Toni Bastian 992-8815 Altar Society Anthony Lopez (909) 234-6419 Hulen House Anthony Lopez (909) 234-6419 Choir (English) Mary Fall 781-6772 Liturgical Dance Amanda Weber 333-3476 Coro (Español) Leo Diaz Gonzalez 241-5301 Parish Council Lorraine Mooney 682-1659 Organist Prince Ward 235-5220 Pastoral Care Maureen Riggs 321-9956 Eucharistic Adoration Fay Fletcher 682-9076 Visita a Los Enfermos Eufracio Alvarez 410-3402 Eucharistic Ministers T. Waldschmitt 505-9814 Spanish Ministries Alba Dominguez 318-7511 *English/Spanish St. Anne’s Sewdality Angie Nudge 684-0570 Lectores Francisco Mendoza (909)754-8692 Weddings/Bodas Alba Dominguez 318-7511 *Español *Español Lectors Lorraine Mooney 682-1659 Women’s Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 *English Ushers/Hospitality Ray Serna 488-4530 Catholic Ministries Catechetical Ministries Catholic Charities 689-1803 Knights of Columbus Rick Gibbons 217-4190 Adult Faith Formation Legion of Mary 907-7871 *RCIA English Rolando Gaza 238-8848 Marriage Encounter Robert & Denise Borruel 520-7478 Baptisms Parish Office 686-4004 [email protected] Bible Study Fr. Louis Abdoo 683-6204 Right to Life Pregnancy Hotline 784-2725 *English/Español Riverside Life Services Office 784-2422 Religious Education Julia Lee 224-9981 Serra Club Charline Gajdos 683-1672 Catequesis en Español Roberto 842-8992 St. Vincent de Paul Office 684-7386 y Adriana Ramírez (323) 376-4811 Prayer Groups Quinceañera Alba Dominguez 318-7511 Grupo de Oración Martin & Gloria Ruiz 897-6913 DEVOTIONS & EVANGELIZATION Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursdays only 8:30am-8:00pm in Church (Adoration Chapel is currently closed due to covid19 pandemic) ST.