Office Address: 828 O Street (PO Box 335) Sanger, CA 93657 Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00

am-5:00 pm (Closed from 12 noon-1:00 pm) Tel: (559) 875-2025 Fax: (559) 875-2618 Website: www.stmarysanger.org

The Catholic Church of Sanger and Del Rey

Reading 1 -- Thus says the LORD: "Stand firm in justice; do what is right" (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm -- O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Reading 2 -- The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel -- Recognizing the Canaanite woman's great faith, Jesus told her, "It shall be done as you wish" (Matthew 15:21-28). WHY PRAY? The "foreigners" as Isaiah calls them, the "Gentiles" as Paul calls them, or the "Canaanites" as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today's readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tantamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint-hearted. John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Christians. The poet does not want God to merely "knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend," but also to "break, blow, burn, and make me new" (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, "Knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today's Gospel, the results will follow. PARISH CLERGY Rev. Peter Quinto, RCJ, Pastor Email: pyquinto@aol.com Rev. Philip Puntrello, RCJ Email: puntrello@rcj.org Rev. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ Rev. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ Email: rene052458@gmail.com Rev. Mr. John Biedermann, Deacon Email: biedermanns@verizon.net OLD ST. MARYS CHURCH
828 O Street Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Saturday 5:30pm; Sbado 7:00pm; Sunday 7:30 am; Mon-Fri 7:00 am Reconciliation/Confesiones: Thursday/Jueves 5:00 pm-8:00 pm; Saturday/Sbado 2:15 pm & 6:30 pm. Other times, call for an appointment.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 14, 2011

PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

ALTAR SERVERS Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ 875-0416 ALTAR SOCIETY Carmen Alonzo 875-3827 APOSTOLATE OF LIFE Christi Garza 875-2812 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Charlene Biedermann 875-7741 CABALLEROS DE COLN Cesar Torres 303-5474 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Maria Ramirez 875-9685 CHOIRS Adult English 10:30 am Sunday Divina Voluntad 7:00 pm Sbado Teresa Castillo 875-4297 Adultos Espaol 8:30 am Domingo Mary Lombardo 875-4827 ngeles de Mara 5:00 pm Domingo Rolando Rodriguez 875-6639 Juan Carlos 286-8087 Children 10:30 am 4th Sunday Beth Musgrave 876-3936 DIVINE MERCY MESSENGERS Erlina Rogers 876-3562 ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL Juan y Maria Martinez 394-1531 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM St. Mary, North & Bethel, Sanger Elementary 875-6340 Jr. High & High School 875-6340 Adults (RCIA) 907-2881 St. Katherine, Del Rey English: Julia Flores 888-2903 Spanish: Lupe Rodriguez 394-1531 ENGLISH BIBLE STUDY Fr. Philip Puntrello, RCJ ESTUDIO BIBLICO Hna. Reyna Maldonado, MEMI 888-2889 FR. HANNIBAL HOUSE 1501 14th Street, Sanger (PO Box 37) Tel. 875-0564; Fax 875-8815 Email: Hanibalhouse@aol.com Call for schedule GRUPO DE ORACIN Memo Jimenez 312-3050 ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Michael Quiroz 360-1574 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Cesar Gonzales 875-5823 LAY ROGATIONIST VOCATION ANIMATORS (LARVA) Francisco Javier Luna LECTORES Y COMENTARISTAS Martha Lomeli 875-9429, 349-2851 LECTORS & COMMENTATORS Anna Galvan 875-6091 Art Mendoza 304-7040 LEGION OF MARY Sal Rodriguez 875-8002 MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Javier & Isabel Luna NA MEETING Yaya 709-9498 PADRES Y MADRES ORANTES Angel Verduzco & Gloria Mendoza 875-5424 ROGATIONIST SEMINARY Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ 875-5808 SOCIEDAD GUADALUPANA Jaime Garza 876-3603, 876-3707 ST. MARYS GIFT SHOP Lulu Torres 303-5451 YOUTH MINISTRY Edge (Junior High) Millie Muoz 875-6764 Life Teen (High School) Efrain Santos 618-5808

NEW ST. MARYS CHURCH

12050 E. North Avenue Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Domingo 8:30 am; Sunday 10:30 am; Domingo 5:00 pm; Lunes-Miercoles, Viernes 6:00 pm

ST. KATHERINES CHURCH

5375 Carmel St. Del Rey Masses/Misas: Sbado 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am; Miercoles 5:30 pm; Primer Viernes 5:30 pm Confesiones: Sabads antes de la Misa

WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR CALENDARIO LITRGICO SEMANAL Saturday, August 13 2:15 pm Confessions (Fr. Sal) O Street 3:30 pm 15th-Nichelle Barboza (Fr. Philip) O Street 5:30 pm +Lala Valdez (Fr. Rene) O Street 5:30 pm +Ramona Marroquin (Fr. Sal) Del Rey 6:30 pm Confessions (Fr. Rene) O Street 7:00 pm +Rusty Garza (Fr. Peter) O Street 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 14 7:30 am Pro populo (Fr. Sal) O Street 8:30 am Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fr. Peter) Bethel 9:30 am +Mario Morales (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 10:30 am +Gavin & Alfredo Arteaga (Fr. Peter) Bethel 5:00 pm +Alfredo Briseo (Fr. Rene) Bethel DAILY LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS (Aug 15-19) 6:40 am Morning Prayer: Rosalina P. 7:00 am Mass Lector: Cesar G. Responsorial Psalm: Carmen A. EMHC: Betty G. 7:30 am Rosary: Margaret C. Monday, August 15 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (not a holy day of obligation this year) 7:00 am +Richard Muoz Jr (Fr Rene) O St 5:30 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 6:00 pm Misa y Vsperas - Bethel Tuesday, August 16 Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30 7:00 am Dan Luna-bday (Fr. Rene) O Street 6:00 pm Misa y Vsperas - Bethel Wednesday, August 17 Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16 7:00 am +Maria Luisa Benavides (Fr. Rene) O Street 5:30 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Rene) Del Rey 6:00 pm Misa y Vsperas - Bethel Thursday, 7:00 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm August 18 Jgs 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14 Altar Society (Fr. Rene) O Street Adoracin Eucarstica - Calle O Eucharistic Adoration - O Street

PRAYERS ORACIONES + Have been requested for the intentions of: + Por las intenciones de: Maria Acosta, Joey Almeraz, Carmen Alvarado, Francisca Alvarado, Kathryn Ashford, Michelle Azpiraz, Dalvin Baker, Henry Banuelos, Jose Antonio Becerril, J. J. Benavides, Jose Calavera, Nathan Cantu, Ofelia Castellanos, Ramon Castellanos, Angie Castillo, Daniel Cerda, Albert Cisneros, Kendra Constance, Lupe Cortz, Hilda De Anda, Santos De La Fuente, Dolly Dodson, Joey Franco, Amber Frausto, Raymundo Frausto, Vera Fuentes, Ronnie & Nicole Gallardo, Joe Galvan, Mike Galvan, Angelica Gandara, Brianna Garcia, Miguel Garcia Jr, Jackie Gardner, Cindy Gonzalez, Elvira Gonzalez, Juanita Gonzalez, Kelly Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzales, Johnny Guardado, Jocelyn Guerra, Charlene Henley, Benny Hernandez, Josefina Brecenio Hernandez, Maria Elena Ponce Herrera, Paulita Ibarra, Esther Infante, Raymond Infante, Alberto Lacayo, Gabriel Lara, Christine Lopez, Maegen Lopez, Ruben Lucid, Rosalinda Mancilla, Victor Hugo Mancillas, Blanca Martinez, Daniel Mata, Josephina & Jose Montes, Magdalena Moreno, Aurora Murillo, Isabel Murillo, Hilda Nicacio, Eduardo Padilla, Lydia Pedregon, Raymond Perez, Ric Perez, Robert Perez, Jr., Jennifer Pichardo, Joseph Puente, Sarah Quinn, Joe Resoer, Gina Reyes, Noe Reyna, Estella Rico, Mike Rico, Julian Rocha, Arthur C. Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Irma Romero, Angelita Ruiz, Ismael Ruiz, Patricia Ruiz, Antonio Salazar, Edward Sandoval, Nellie Scholar, Kellie Smith, Sandy Smith, Genaro Solorzano, Frank Soto, Connie N. Tacata, Elisa Toledo, Lourdes Valeriano, Manuel Vargas, P. J. Vauter, Nick Velasco, Valerie Villagomez, Patricia Villarreal, Roberto Ybarra, Isabel Zavala, Jose Zavala + For all those who are serving in the military + Por el personal militar Joe Aguilera, Cliserio Avalos, Gilbert Avila, Benedict Balagtas, Bill, Daniel Campos, Juan Carlos Campos, Johnathan Cardiel, Jonathan Chacon, Joe Contreras, David De La O, Eloisa Delgado, Martin Ellison, Mark Roy Espinoza, Maribel Fernandez, Amy Fidalgo, Seth Fidalgo, Rudy Flores, Tanya Florian, Stewart Fowler, Kimberli Fuentes, Cole Herron, Karisa Garza, Manuel Garza Jr., Patrick Garza, Aaron Gonzalez, John Guerra, Joseph Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Rolando Iglesias, Roberto Carlos Martinez, Craig Mulligan, Gabriel Nieto, Christopher Ohano, Michael Ortega, Celerino Pealoza, Michael Anthony Perez, Javier Saenz, Sofia Sanchez Silva, Jesse Sandoval, Tom Siqueiros, Donald Sombat, Michael Teel, Rafael Torres, Michael P. Tortorete, Matthew Valdez, Fernando Zapata

Friday, August 19 Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40 7:00 am English Mass (Fr. Rene) O Street 6:00 pm Misa y Vsperas - Bethel Saturday, August 20 2:15 5:30 5:30 6:30 7:00 pm pm pm pm pm Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12 Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street +Bernardo & Elena Duran (Fr. Sal) O St Misa en espaol (Fr. Philip) Del Rey Confessions (Fr. Sal) O Street Francisco L. Carrillo (Fr. Peter) O Street

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 21 Is 22:19-23; Ps 138; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

+ For those who have died/ + Por los difuntos: Kianna Belen Arjona (daughter of Jacob & Arianna)

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

1. 2.

SANCTUARY LIGHT DEDICATION VELADORA

This month of August, the sanctuary lights at the O Street church are lit in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the special intentions of the Ponce Herrera Family.

How open am I to welcoming or helping people who are different from me? How do I get along with others who are different from me or who speak a foreign language?

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Send, O Lord, holy apostles into your Church.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE CO-RESPONSABILIDAD DE TESORO August 6 & 7 St. Mary $ 2,852.00 St. Katherine 542.00 Total 3,395.00 Building Fund 1,562.00 May God bless you for your continued support of our church. Que Dios les bendiga por su apoyo generoso. SECOND COLLECTION Todays second collection is for the Church Building Fund. SIDE BY SIDE "Come to me, all you who labor" (Matthew 11:28). When we are overburdened, weary, confused, or sick Jesus' invitation is music to our ears, except for a small hitch. Jesus says, "Take my yoke upon you" (Matthew 11:29). How does this give rest to our souls? For generations, farmers have yoked young plough animals alongside experienced ones. The experienced animal trains the other by example. An older and weaker animal may likewise be yoked to one in its prime, so the stronger partner takes on the strain. Jesus invites us to take on his yoke so he can walk with us, helping us to do things his way. He promised never to leave us to "pull" alone. When it all gets too much or we lose our way, he will be there beside us--gentle, humble, but infinitely powerful and wise. At times when we are strong, we in turn can yoke ourselves to someone who needs that extra pull to get to firmer ground. LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW Each time you do something for someone else you are "pulling" with them. Offer each good deed you do this day, however small or great, to Jesus. MISSION STATEMENT As faithful disciples of Christ, we, the Catholic Community of St. Mary & St. Katherine, proclaim our threefold mission: to worship God, to share our faith, and to serve those who are in need.

Mission Appeal
THE COMMUNITY OF ST. PAUL We welcome this weekend Mr. Juan Camacho from the Community of St. Paul, a Public Association of the Faithful in the Catholic Church, made up of priests and lay men and women from various countries. They wish to follow St. Pauls example as a tireless evangelizer, itinerant founder of communities, and as a builder of bridges between different cultures. Their main headquarters is in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (USA) and are also present in Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Spain.

Prayer for a New Bishop

Almighty God, send your Holy Spirit to guide those who will advise the Holy Father in the selection of the next Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno. May he have the zeal of Saint Paul, the priestly gifts of Saint John Vianney, the wisdom of a loving father and brother, and most of all, the heart of your Son, Jesus. We ask that the Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for us, and Saint Therese, our patroness, join us in this prayer, which we make through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Fathers August Intentions

General Intention: That the World Youth Day taking place in Madrid may encourage all the young people of the world to root and found their lives in Christ. Missionary Intention: That Christians of the West, docile to the action of the Holy Spirit, may re-encounter the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.

July 2011 Financial Report

INCOME Sunday Collections 15,223.29 Baptism & Wedding Offerings 170.00 Mission (St. Katherine) 1,895.00 Religious Education Fees 193.00 Facility Rental 150.00 Fundraising 4,068.14 Interest & Investment 4.52 Prayer Groups 103.00 Quinceanera 300.00 Candles, Votives & Poor Box 693.99 Donations-Unrestricted 8,968.56 Total Income 32,144.50 EXPENSE Salaries & Wages 8,921.00 Health Insurance 8,142.00 Employer FICA 458.74 Fringe Benefits 1,143.86 Altar & Liturgical Supplies 1,428.28 Books/Supplies, Non-Liturgical 513.84 Administrative Expense 1,650.35 Utilities (Telephone, Gas & Electricity, Water/Sewer) 3,573.84 Maintenance & Building Repairs 2,561.03 Fundraising 740.00 Meals & Entertainment 1,225.00 Miscellaneous Expense 3,464.13 Total Expense 33,822.07 Net Ordinary Income (1,677.57) Church Building Fund 3,432.00 NET INCOME 1,754.43

2011 Summer Festival

as of 8/10/11
INCOME 7/8 - 8/10 EXPENSE City of Sanger ABC License City of Sanger City of Sanger ABC License Silent Auction Game prizes Band City of Sanger Silent Auction City of Sanger Electrical Band Start-up Plasma TV Posters Electrical Electrical Total Expense (as of 8/10) NET INCOME 22,191.59 15.00 50.00 56.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 45.00 200.00 45.00 440.69 1,800.00 1,000.00 383.75 153.30 164.12 103.82 4,981.68 17,209.91

Thanks to everyone who organized and participated at our Annual Summer Festival last weekend. May the Lord of all goodness bless and keep you and your family in his loving care. Page 3

Enva, Seor, apstoles santos a tu Iglesia

Parish and Diocesan News

FAREWELL PORTLUCK FOR DEACON JAY & CHARLENE BIEDERMANN August 14 Join us today at 12:00 noon to show our appreciation for the friendship and ministry of Deacon Jay & Charlene. DEACONS CORNER ALWAYS TRUST IN GOD My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know, if the fact that I think I am following your will, does mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you, and I hope I have that desire to please you in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right roads, even though I may know nothing about it. Therefore, I will trust you always, even though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. (based on a prayer by Thomas Merton) May God bless you all. Yours in Christ, Deacon Jay and Charlene Biedermann NOTE: Effective September 15, 2011 our new address will be: Risen Christ Parish 65 West Evergreen Drive Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone 406-752-4219 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY August 15 This years celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption is not a holy day of obligation since it falls on a Monday. The English Mass for the solemnity is at 7:00 am at O Street. A Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 6:00 pm in the new church. Because she belonged to Christ (1 Cor 15:20-27), Mary, our queen (Ps 45), is raised on high (Lk 1:39-56), Page 4 a great sign (Rv 11:19a;12:16a,10ab) for all who believe in her Son. YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY August 16 & 17 Join us for rehearsal this Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6:00 pm at the new church. The next Life Teen/ Youth Mass will be on August 21, at 5:00 pm. Other teens interested in joining this choir, please contact Julie at 824-4280. WORLD YOUTH DAY Madrid 2011 August 16-21 Visit www.madrid11.com EUCHARISTIC ADORATION August 18 Could you not keep watch and pray for one hour with me? (Mt. 26:40b) On Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the old church on O St. MOVIE NIGHT - August 19 Our movie for this coming Friday is The Perfect Game. This film is about the incredible true story of the underdog foreign Little League team who inspired two nations. Cesar returns to his native Monterey, Mexico after his major league career is cut short. An impoverished group of baseball-loving kids recruit him to coach their rag-tag team. Together, they beat the odds and overcome hardships and bigotry to compete in the 1957 Little League World Series. MARRIAGE PREPARATION RETREAT - August 19, 20 & 21 The next weekend retreat for those who wish to be married at St. Marys or St. Katherines will be on August 19, 20 & 21. Mark your calendar! LITURGY WORKSHOP - Aug. 20 For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Commentators, Altar Society, Ushers, Musicians: on Saturday, August 20, at the Rogationist Seminary 8am-12pm English Workshop 12-1 pm Potluck Lunch 1-5pm Spanish Workshop ALTAR SERVERS MINI-CONGRESS August 20 Please pray for the success of the First Annual Altar Servers MiniCongress which will be held right in our parish on Saturday, August 20. LIFE TEEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY - August 21 All high school teens are invited to our Kick-Off Parking-Lot-Palooza next Sunday after the YOUTH MASS at 5:00 pm. Bring your friends and family to Mass and the Kick-Off. There will be Life Nights on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month after the 5:00 pm Mass from September 2011 to May 2012. NEW SUNDAY MASSES Starting on August 21 Mark your calendars! The 5:00 pm Spanish will be changed into a bilingual Youth Mass beginning August 21 to accommodate the youth and their families who will start their Faith Formation in September. A new Spanish Sunday Mass at 1:00 pm will be available from August 21 until May 2012. PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP August 23 You are invited to attend a life changing Prayer and Life Workshop! This 15-session workshop will lead you into a deep, intimate and loving experience with God. The introductory session will be held on Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master Convent (3700 N Cornelia Ave, Fresno). For more information please call Rosi at 341-5586, or visit our web-site at www.plwcca.org. CONFIRMATION CATECHIST TRAINING - August 27 This is a great training day for catechists, small group leaders, and confirmation coordinators to gather and dive into many aspects of the Confirmation Process. The training will give individuals the skills and the confidence needed to begin leading youth on their Confirmation journey. The following topics are covered: Adolescent Development, Using Peer Leaders, Comprehensive Youth Ministry, The Confirmation Process, Lesson planning, Learning Environment, Using Media Effectively, Prayer & Ritual with Youth

Contact Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ for information on Vocations: 618-0257

When? August 27, 9 am-4 pm Cost? $20 (will be covered by the parish), lunch included. Where? Pastoral Center Cardinal Manning Hall. Register before August 20. Also highly encouraged to attend this training are the catechists for high school faith formation. Contact Fr. Peter/Elsa/Jessie asap if youre available for this training and to teach this year. CATECHIST MEETING - August 29 Mark your calendars! A mandatory meeting with Fr. Peter will be held on Monday, August 29, from 7-8:30 pm. New and returning catechists will receive their materials and information on how to prepare their students for the New Roman Missal. REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012 Registration for grades 1 to 12 has begun. Please pick up a registration packet at the Faith Formation office on North & Bethel. A copy of the childs baptismal certificate is required for registration, unless we have it on file already. Knowledge of the basic prayers, Mass attendance, and family situation (and past class attendance) will help determine where students will be placed. Return the registration form before August 15 to receive a $5.00 discount. CATECHISTS NEEDED Catechists are needed for the following Sunday Faith Formation classes: 9:00 am-10:30 am (English) Grades 1-6 Pre-Sacrament 11:30 am-1:00 pm (English) Junior High Pre-Sacrament Junior High Post Sacrament/Edge 2:00 pm-3:30 pm (Bil/Spanish) Grades 1-6 Pre-Sacrament Grades 1-6 Post-Sacrament 3:30 pm-5:00 pm (English) High School Pre-Confirmation High School Confirmation Year All those who have done their Confirmation are encouraged to share their faith by volunteering as catechists and youth ministers. The following is the schedule for Module 1 of Echoes of Faith: Aug. 15 - I Believe/We Believe Part 1 Aug. 18 - I Believe/We Believe Part 2 Aug. 22 - Getting Started Aug. 25 - The Learner All Catechist formation classes are held from 7-9 pm at the FF Center.

EDGE JR. HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY The Kick-Off for Edge will be on September 11. We are now recruiting High School students to help as Core in Training (CIT). This will count as your service project requirement for Faith Formation/Confirmation. Contact Millie Muoz if you are interested in helping at 875-6764. OPERATION BACKPACK School bells are echoing in the air, but it is time to start thinking about Saint Mary's Operation Backpack! School is a very important time in childrens lives; they need to be equipped with the right tools to get them off on a good start. If you would like to donate, please pick up a form from Cindy Gonzales or call her at 618-0510. ROGATIONIST FUNDRAISER The Rogationist Fathers have a drawing to visit their Formation House in Tonal, Jalisco Mexico. The 1st prize is a trip for four to the Rogationist Formation House with a guided tour by Fr. Antonio Carlucci Drawing will be held on Dec. 3, 2011 Contact Juan Lomeli to get your ticket today (875-9429, 349-2851) or Martha Lomeli (278-0252). BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Make a difference in someones life. A little of your time can make a world of difference to a child. If you have room for one more friend in your life, thats what being a Big is all about. You must be at least 18 years old, and have the desire to become a friend to a child. Your time can help a child grow into a confident, competent and caring adult. Other ways to help is your financial contribution. To become a Big Brother Big Sister call 559 2682447 or visit our website at www.bigs.org. ANNUAL DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS - Sep. 10 Today, August 14, is the last day to register in order to receive an anniversary certificate. Please join Rev. Msgr. Myron Cotta at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno on Saturday, September 10, at 10:00am, to celebrate your wedding anniversary. There will be a special recognition for married couples celebrating anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+

years of marriage by receiving an anniversary certificate at the light reception following the Mass. All married couples, family and friends are invited to attend. YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE! Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through times of trouble, disillusionment, and misery in their marriages. There is HOPE for your marriage. For confidential information about and/or to register for the weekend of August 26-28 in Modesto, please call 1-800-4702230 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. PILGRIMAGE TOUR - Oct. 3-14 Lisbon-Fatima-Santiago de Compostela-Salamanca-Avila-LourdesNevers-Paris Cost: $3,350.00 per person from Los Angeles. Includes 1st class hotels, double occupancy, 2 meals a day, breakfast and dinner, guides, airport taxes & fuel surcharges. Spiritual director: Fr. Philip Puntrello, RCJ. Tour coordinator: Mrs. Jessie Avery (559) 875-6340 or 907-2881 Pick up a flyer today. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - October 21-23 Marriage Encounter weekends provide a setting for spouses to be alone as a couple, to rediscover each other, and to focus together in their relationship. Our next weekend is October 21-23 at two locations: a hotel in Modesto or the retreat house in San Juan Bautista. For more details contact 831-704-6322, email registrar@wwme-centralca.org, or visit www.wwme-centralca.org ST. LA SALLE SCHOOL is currently registering for the 20112012 school year Pre-School, Kindergarten8th grade. No registration fee for Pre-School during the month of August. Please call St. La Salle at 638-2621. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Subscribe, Contribute, Participate! KNXT-TV Channel 49 Streaming LIVE 24/7 on the internet at www.KNXT.TV Catholic Television Page 5

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14 de agosto del 2011

Nuevo Obispo

Primera lectura -- Mi salvacin se viene acercando; mi justicia est a punto de aparecer (Isaas 56:1, 6-7). Salmo -- Que te alaben, Seor, todos los pueblos de la tierra (Salmo 67 [66]). Segunda lectura -- Los dones y la llamada de Dios son irrevocables (Romanos 11:13-15, 29-32). Evangelio -- Mujer, qu grande es tu fe! (Mateo 15: 21-28). POR QU REZAR? Los "extranjeros" que Isaas menciona, los "gentiles" de que habla Pablo, o los "cananeos" que cita Mateo son llamados a adorar en oracin al verdadero Dios. Al escuchar las lecturas de hoy, tal vez nos sintamos tentados a preguntarnos: Por qu rezar? Es una pregunta retrica; se equipara a preguntar por qu han de hablarse los amigos o los enamorados besarse. Rezar es una manera de relacionarnos con Dios, una manera de hablarle. Los apstoles tuvieron la oportunidad de conversar en persona con Jess encarnado. Nosotros tenemos la oportunidad de hablar con Dios en la oracin. Nuestra relacin con l debe ser entusiasta; no puede ser pusilnime. John Donne, un poeta y sacerdote ingls del siglo XV, supo cules eran la cualidades de una buena oracin. Donne le pide a Dios que lo trate de manera diferente que a la mayora de los cristianos. El poeta no quiere que Dios meramente "golpee, aliente, brille y repare", sino que tambin "rompa, sople, queme y me haga nuevo" (Holy Sonnets, XIV). Se requiere una fe dinmica de nuestra parte para venir a Dios en oracin. Como dijo Jess una vez: "Toca a la puerta y se te abrir" (Mateo 7:7). Tal vez requiera golpear la puerta hasta tumbarla, pero si perseveramos al igual que la mujer del Evangelio de hoy, veremos los resultados. PREGUNTAS PARA LA SEMANA: 1. Estoy dispuesto a aceptar o a ayudar a las personas que son diferentes a m? 2. Cmo trato a otros nios que son diferentes a m o que hablan otro idioma? DE ADENTRO O DE AFUERA? En el Evangelio de hoy la mujer cananea persiste en su splica a Jess para que cure a su hija. Pero Jess ha enfocado su misin solamente en el pueblo judo y parece desconcertado al verse confrontado por la mujer cananea, pero no puede ignorarla. Jess dice que la fe de esta mujer es igual a la de cualquier judo y la recompensa curndole a su hija. Mateo escribi su Evangelio para una comunidad judeo-cristiana que vea en Jess al tan esperado Mesas de los judos. Ellos tambin se daban cuenta de que la fe cristiana atraa a personas de otras razas y religiones, y debieron haber batallado al tratar de conjugar eso con la imagen de un Mesas destinado a salvar a Israel. La historia de Jess y la mujer cananea les ofrecen una pista. Jess se ve desafiado para curar a una persona "de afuera" y, despus de su rechazo inicial, transige ante la fe extraordinaria de la mujer. La nueva comunidad judo-cristiana vio que Dios siembra la fe en los "de afuera", y que es la fe, y no el origen o los antecedentes lo que abre las puertas del reino. LA CO-RESPONSABILIDAD VIVIDA AHORA Las personas vienen a la Iglesia porque Dios las llama. Trata de servir en un ministerio parroquial que reciba y ayude a las personas que quieren ser catlicas (el RICA) o en algn ministerio que abre las puertas a los catlicos que, habindose alejado de la Iglesia, quieren regresar. Pgina 6

Dios todopoderoso, enva tu Espritu Santo para guiar a los que aconsejarn al Santo Padre en la seleccin del prximo Obispo de la Dicesis de Fresno. Que l tenga el afn de San Pablo, los dones sacer-dotales de San Juan Vianney, la sabidura de un padre y hermano amoroso, y sobre todo, el corazn de tu Hijo, Jess. Que la bienaventurada Virgen Mara interceda por nosotros, y que la Santa Teresa del Nio Jess, nuestra patrona, nos una en esta oracin, que hacemos por Cristo, nuestro Seor. Amn. INTENCIONES DE ORACIN DEL SANTO PADRE PARA EL MES DE AGOSTO General: Para que la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud que se realiza en Madrid aliente a todos los jvenes del mundo a fundar y arraigar su vida en Cristo. Misionera: Para que los cristianos de Occidente, dciles a la accin del Espritu Santo, reencuentren la frescura y el entusiasmo de su fe. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44); 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30 Mircoles: Jue 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Jue 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Rt 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40 Sbado: Rt 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Is 22:19-23; Sal 138 (137); Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 REGISTRACIN PARA LA FORMACIN DE FE/PRIMERA COMUNIN/ CONFIRMACIN 2011-2012 Los paquetes de inscripciones ya estn disponibles. Los pueden obtener en la oficina. Favor de traer el acta de bautismo del nio/ jven a la oficina. Los nios ya deben saber las oraciones bsicas para registrarse. Los que regresan la forma de inscripcin recibirn antes de 15 de agosto un descuento de $5.00. ADORACIN EUCARSTICA- 18 de agosto De modo que no pudieron permanecer despiertos ni una hora conmigo? jueves de las 5:00 pm-8:00 pm en la iglesia chiquita por la calle O, #828 PELCULA DE VERANO - 19 de agosto La pelcula para este viernes es The Perfect Game. Esta pelcula es acerca de la verda-

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dera y increble historia del desamparado equipo extranjero de la Liga Pequea que inspir a dos naciones. Cesar regresa a su pueblo nativo de Monterrey, Mxico despus de que su carrera de liga principal es acortada. Un grupo empobrecido de nios que adoraban al bisbol lo alista para entrenar a su equipo. Juntos, baten las probabilidades y vencen dificultades y fanatismo para competir en la serie mundial de la Liga Pequea de 1957. CATEQUISTAS BILINGES Se necesitan catequistas bilinges (espaol/ingls) para las clases de Formacin de Fe que comenzarn el septiembre. Las clases en espaol sern de las 2:00 pm a 3:30 pm despus de la Misa en espaol de la 1:00 pm. Comenzar el entrenamiento con el primer mdulo el 15, 18, 22 y 25 de agosto. Habr la reunin de catequistas el lunes, 29 de agosto de las 7 a 9 pm. Hable con el Padre Peter o a Jessie (907-2881) para los requisitos segn la dicesis. TALLER PARA LOS MINISTROS LITRGICOS - 20 de agosto Para los lectores, comentaristas, ministros extraordinarios de la sagrada comunin, acomodadores: en el Seminario Rogacionista, 2688 S. Newmark Avenue 8am-12pm Taller en ingls 12-1 pm Comida 1-5 pm Taller en espaol ENTRENAMIENTO DE LOS CATEQUISTAS PARA LA CONFIRMACIN - 27 de agosto Este es un gran da de instruccin para los catequistas, lderes de los grupos pequeos, y coordinadores de confirmacin que se renan y aprendan de muchos aspectos del Proceso de Confirmacin. La instruccin les dar a los participantes las habilidades y la confianza que necesitan para empezar dirigiendo la juventud en su camino de Confirmacin. Los temas siguientes son cubiertos: El Desarrollo Adolescente, Utilizando a Lderes de Igual, el Ministerio Completo de Juventud, El Proceso de Confirmacin, Planificacin de Leccin, Aprendiendo el Ambiente, Utilizando Medios Efectivamente, la Oracin y Ritual con la Juventud

FIESTA MEXICANA - 27 de agosto Marquen sus calendarios. De las 4:00 pm en el terreno de la Iglesia de Santa Katerina en Del Rey. SORTEO ROGACIONISTA Los Padres Rogacionistas les invitan a participar en un sorteo y visitar la Casa de Formacin en Tonal, Jalisco Mexico. El primer premio ser un viaje para cuatro personas a la Casa de Formacin guido por el P. Antonio Carlucci. El Sorteo ser el 3 de Diciembre. Favor de llamar a Juan Lomeli para comprar el boleto (8759429, 349-2851) o a Martha Lomeli (278-0252). MISA ANUAL DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS Hoy es el ltimo da para apuntarse a fin de recibir su certificado de aniversario. Vengan y acompaen al Monseor Myron Cotta en la Parroquia del Espritu Santo en Fresno el sbado, 10 de septiembre del 2011, a las 10:00am, para celebrar su aniversario matrimonial. Habr un reconocimiento especial para las parejas casadas que cumplen su aniversario de 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 o ms aos de casados en la entrega de un certificado durante la pequea recepcin despus de Misa. Todas las parejas casadas y familiares estn invitados a asistir a la ceremonia. MADRES ENAMORADAS + PADRES ENAMORADOS = FAMILIAS ENAMORADAS El Fin De Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial es un programa de 44 horas en donde las parejas pueden alejarse del trabajo, los nios, el telfono y las tareas de la casa para enfocarse solamente en el uno para el otro. Si estn buscando que su relacin crezca, sea mas profunda y rica, entonces les gustar la diferencia que puede hacer en ustedes el Fin de Semana de EMM. Para ms informacin, llamar a Jess y Lupita Romero (559) 875-5495 o 3555631. NUESTRA MISIN Como discpulos de Cristo, nosotros, los feligreses de la Comunidad Catlica de Santa Mara y de Santa Katerina, proclamamos nuestra misin de tres-doblez: adorar a Dios, compartir nuestra fe, y servir a los que son necesitados.

BAUTISMO DE INFANTES/BEBES Los padres y padrinos necesitan asistir a las clases de preparacin antes del bautismo. Ven a la oficina con el certificado de nacimiento para registrarse. Los bautizos en espaol se celebran el primer domingo del mes. La prxima clase ser el viernes, 2 de septiembre, 78:30 pm en el saln 1, calles Norte y Bethel. RITO DE LA INICIACIN CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS (RICA) La RICA es un proceso para preparar a los adultos, nios y jvenes (7 aos de edad y ms) a celebrar los sacramentos de la iniciacin cristiana (Bautismo, Confirmacin, Eucarista). Las clases en espaol para adultos se dan los sbados de las 9 a 10:30 am, para los nios los domingos de 9 a 10:30 am. Los padres de los nios deben participar a la Santa Misa todos los domingos. Para ms informacin llame a Jessie Avery 875-8187. MATRIMONIO/VALIDACIN DEL MATRIMONIO CIVIL Las parejas que desean celebrar este sacramento deben parar por o llamar la oficina parroquial para un formulario de inscripcin del PreMatrimonio. Las parejas deben dar por lo menos cuatro meses de su intencin del matrimonio. Ellas necesitan encontrarse con un sacerdote antes de poner la fecha de su boda. Los que todava falta la Primera Comunin o la Confirmacin deben registrarse a las clases de la RICA. UNCIN DE LOS ENFERMOS Por favor llame a la oficina (8752025) y hable con un sacerdote para programar el sacramento tan pronto como sepa que tendra una operacin, antes de entrar al hospital o si es necesario en caso de cualquier enfermedad seria o de un accidente. QUINCEAERA/O Los jvenes DEBEN asistir a las clases de Formacin de Fe o Iniciacin Cristiana (RICA) y participar regularmente a la Misa todos los domingos. Hable con Helen Gomez (473-7737) por los menos un ao antes de la celebracin. Page 7

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