Fifth Sunday of Lent March 29, 2020 The Raising of Lazarus, by Francesco Trevisani (17th century) Private Collection Page 2 Growing in Faith. Firm in Hope. Fervent in Charity. Creciendo en la Fe. Firmes en la Esperanza. Ardientes en la Caridad Fr. Luis R. Largaespada Pastor Fr. John Aduseh Poku Fifth Sunday of Lent (Cycle A) Parochial Vicar A Sunday Reflection Fr. Gil Hernández Pozo In Residence “Master, the one you love is ill,” is the beginning of this Sunday’s Mrs. Mary E. Fernández, Ed.S. Gospel. We don’t understand, it is difficult to understand, what use is School Principal suffering and why God allows it. Lazarus will die before Jesus arrives. Mrs. Patricia Zapatero However, the gospel tells us that this illness is “for the glory of God.” Director of Religious Education Before Lazarus’s tomb, the Lord is moved to tears. He, the victor over Roberto Berrocal death, who has just proclaimed himself the Resurrection and the Life, Music Director weeps and shares in Martha’s and Mary’s sorrow for their brother, his OFFICE HOURS friend who has died. And then, he will raise him up: “Untie him and let (Horas de Oficina) him go.” Monday thru Friday/Lunes a Viernes 8:00 am-5:00 pm We also need to be untied by Jesus, to be freed from the bonds of sin, free from all that keeps us apart from Him so that we may share in CHURCH IS OPEN (La iglesia está abierta) the resurrection that is promised to those who believe in Him. Daily/Diario 9:00 am-7:00 pm As we face the fears provoked by the current coronavirus pandemic, let us place our hope in Jesus, Who raised Lazarus, that we be spared MASS SCHEDULE of illness and that those who suffer may recover soon. God bless you. (Horario de Misas) SATURDAY VIGIL 5:30 pm (English) Fr. Luis SUNDAY 9:00 am (English, live streaming) 10:30 am (English, live streaming) 12:30 pm (Español, transmisión digital en vivo) Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma (Ciclo A) 5:30 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Español) Reflexión Dominical DAILY MASS (Chapel) “Señor, el que amas está enfermo”. Así comienza el Evangelio de Misa Diaria (Capilla) este domingo. No entendemos, nos cuesta entender, de qué sirve el 8:00 am (English, Monday-Saturday) sufrimiento y por qué Dios lo permite. Lázaro morirá antes de que 7:00 pm (Español, martes [en la iglesia] Jesús llegue; sin embargo, dice el evangelio que esta enfermedad es y jueves [en la capilla]) “para gloria de Dios”. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoración Eucarística Ante la tumba de Lázaro el Señor, conmovido, llora. El vencedor de la muerte, que acaba de proclamarse Resurrección y Vida, llora y Holy Hour/Hora Santa Mon-Wed, Fri/Lun-Mier,Vier 8:30-9:30 am comparte el dolor de Marta y María por su hermano, el amigo muerto. All Day/Todo el día Luego lo resucitará: “Desátenlo y déjenlo andar”. Thursdays/Jueves, 8:30 am-7:00 pm Nosotros también necesitamos que Jesús nos desate, que nos libre DAILY ROSARY de las ligaduras del pecado, de todo lo que nos aleja de Él, para que Rezo del Rosario podamos participar de la resurrección prometida a los que creen en Él. 7:30 am (Monday-Friday/Lunes a viernes) Ante el miedo provocado por la actual pandemia del coronavirus, RECONCILIATION pongamos nuestra esperanza en Jesús, que resucitó a Lázaro, y que Él (Reconciliación) nos libre de la enfermedad y dé pronta sanación a los que la padecen. Saturdays/Sábados 4:30-5:15 pm Before Sunday Masses if a priest is available. Que Dios los bendiga. Antes de las misas del domingo si hay un sacerdote disponible. P. Luis BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES (Bautizos y Matrimonios) For information, call the office. Para información, llame a la oficina. Page 3 Page 3 March 29, 2020 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Lecturas de la semana Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 or Jn 11:3-7, 17, 20- 27, 33b-45 Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33- MIAMI In cooperation with efforts to contain the spread of the 62 or Dn 13:41c-62; Ps 23:1- novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Archdiocese of Miami 3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Jn 8:1-11 announces the suspension, effective today, March 18, of all Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16- regularly scheduled celebrations of Masses or other liturgical 18, 19-21; Jn 8:21-30 events in parish churches and other public sanctuaries. Also, any Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92. 95; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; Jn 8:31- parish or ministry events — e.g. prayer groups, Bible studies, etc. 42 — are also suspended or postponed. Thursday Saint Francis of Paola, Funerals, or other events that perhaps cannot be postponed — Hermit e.g. baptisms or weddings — may be celebrated with immediate Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8 -9; Jn 8:51-59 family members only who are not sick and are not advised by Friday Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc their doctors to self-isolate. Appropriate social distancing should -4, 5-6, 7; Jn 10:31-42 be observed. Saturday Saint Isidore, Bishop and While these gatherings of the faithful are suspended, the Doctor of the Church parishes remain “open.” Priests who are otherwise not impeded Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11- are expected to celebrate daily Mass for the intentions of the 12abcd, 13; Jn 11:45-56 faithful albeit without their presence. Also, priests and other parish staff who are not sick or otherwise advised to self-isolate, while exercising prudence and observing social distancing, will be available to the faithful at the parish offices. While there will be priests who need to self-isolate because of age, underlying physical condition, or illness, parishioners should be able to communicate with a priest, deacon or available staff by phone or by email. If a priest is not able to respond to a pastoral need (e.g. a sick call, request for confession, etc.) because of illness, age or underlying health condition, he or a member of his staff will assist the parishioner in locating a priest who can. Priests will respond to calls from a hospital or other health facility and will cooperate with that hospital or facility by following proper protocols as required (wearing of masks, gloves, protective clothing, etc.) Parishes are encouraged to “livestream,” where possible, Masses that priests celebrate without a congregation. Also, priests are encouraged to post in print form and/or by video on the parish website or parish social media platform their homilies and other devotions (e.g. the rosary). To maintain communication with parishioners, churches should continue to publish on their website a weekly bulletin. INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR APRIL “These efforts will enable the faithful to continue to remain close to the Lord and the Church in this challenging time, while Universal: Freedom from Addiction We pray that those suffering from protecting one another and the community against COVID-19,” addiction may be helped and said Archbishop Thomas Wenski. accompanied. The archdiocesan website will list parishes and links that livestream Masses and other devotions and will update the list INTENCIONES DEL as needed. Radio Paz, the Archdiocese of Miami’s Catholic radio SANTO PADRE PARA ABRIL station, will continue to broadcast 24/7 in Spanish at 830 AM. Universal: Liberación de las Relevant Radio, available at 880 AM and 1080 AM, provides adicciones Catholic programing in English also 24/7. A locally produced Recemos para que todas las personas Haitian Creole program is also presented on Relevant Radio on bajo la influencia de las adicciones sean Saturdays at 2 p.m. bien ayudadas y acompañadas. Page 4 St. Hugh MINISTRIES MINISTERIOS Pastor: Fr. Luis R. Largaespada [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Aduseh Poku [email protected] Pastoral Ministry Coordinator: Cristina Fundora [email protected] Parish Secretary: Leticia Mercado Why Cover the Crucifix? [email protected] Bulletin: Milagros R. Morales IT SEEMS STRANGE that during the most sacred time of year we cover [email protected] everything … in our churches, even the crucifix. [Yet] the Church recommends this practice [of covering images and the crucifix from the LITURGY / LITURGIA 5th Sunday of Lent until the Easter Vigil] to heighten our senses and build within us a longing for Easter Sunday. Altar Servers: Juan Alayo [email protected] But why go through such lengths to cover up images that are designed Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers to raise our hearts and minds toward heaven? First of all, we use veils of Holy Communion: Cristina Fundora to alert us of the special time that we are in. These veils are a forceful reminder to get ready [for the Sacred Triduum]. [email protected] Ushers & Hospitality Ministry: Secondly, the veils focus our attention on the words being said at Mass [email protected] [during the reading of the Passion]. Our senses … focus on the striking Sacristy: Silvia Santana words from the Gospel and truly enter into the scene. [email protected] Third, the Church uses veils to produce a heightened sense of FAITH FORMATION anticipation for Easter Sunday. And therein lies the whole point: the FORMACIÓN veils are not meant to be there forever. The unveiling before the Easter Bible Classes: Karen Bonvecchio Vigil is a great reminder of our own life on earth.