April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of EasterRegresaron a Jerusalén, donde encontraron reunidos a los Once con sus compañeros, los cuales les dijeron: “De veras ha resucitado el Señor y se le ha aparecido a Simón”. -Lc 24, 33-34 They set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” -Lk 24:33-34 12521 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244 972 12521 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244 972 12521 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244 972 12521 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244 972-934 934 934 934-8388 www.stritaparish.net 8388 www.stritaparish.net 8388 www.stritaparish.net 8388 www.stritaparish.net Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 5:30pm Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm (Bilingual), 5:30pm Monday Monday Monday Monday - Friday Friday Friday Friday 6:25am, 5:30pm Friday Friday Friday Friday 8:00am (school days only) Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 8:00am 5:30pm (Vigil), 6:25am, 8:00am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm (Bilingual) Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday 7:15pm Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday 7:30pm, Saturday 9:00am See page 3 for changes to this regular schedule See page 3 for changes to this regular schedule See page 3 for changes to this regular schedule See page 3 for changes to this regular schedule ST. RITA PRAYER PROJECT ST. RITA PRAYER PROJECT ST. RITA PRAYER PROJECT ST. RITA PRAYER PROJECT Monday Monday Monday Monday - Friday Friday Friday Friday Morning Prayer 7:00am Rosary 7:20am Evening Prayer (Vespers) 5:10pm Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Parents’ Rosary 8:00am First Friday First Friday First Friday First Friday Eucharistic Adoration SUNDAY MASSES SUNDAY MASSES SUNDAY MASSES SUNDAY MASSES DAILY MASSES DAILY MASSES DAILY MASSES DAILY MASSES HOLY DAYS HOLY DAYS HOLY DAYS HOLY DAYS HOLY HOUR HOLY HOUR HOLY HOUR HOLY HOUR RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION REGULAR MASSES NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME DUE TO COVID-19
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Regresaron a Jerusalén, donde encontraron reunidos a los Once con sus compañeros, los cuales les dijeron: “De veras ha resucitado el Señor y se le ha aparecido a Simón”.
-Lc 24, 33-34
They set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!”
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PASTORAL CENTER STAFFPASTORAL CENTER STAFFPASTORAL CENTER STAFFPASTORAL CENTER STAFF
Special Assistant, Pastoral Services Special Assistant, Pastoral Services Special Assistant, Pastoral Services Special Assistant, Pastoral Services Mrs. Gena Maguire, x6523 [email protected] Business Manager Business Manager Business Manager Business Manager Mrs. Helaine Blizzard, x6513 [email protected] Assistant Business ManagerAssistant Business ManagerAssistant Business ManagerAssistant Business Manager Mr. Steve Brockett, x6512 [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Business OJceAdministrative Assistant, Business OJceAdministrative Assistant, Business OJceAdministrative Assistant, Business OJce Mrs. Connie Pritchett, x6510 [email protected] RegistrarRegistrarRegistrarRegistrar Mrs. Vilma Ricciardi, x6511 [email protected] Director of Music and Parish Liturgy Director of Music and Parish Liturgy Director of Music and Parish Liturgy Director of Music and Parish Liturgy Dr. Alfred Calabrese, x6518 [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Music DepartmentAdministrative Assistant, Music DepartmentAdministrative Assistant, Music DepartmentAdministrative Assistant, Music Department Ms. Sarah Joblin, x6555 [email protected] Parish OrganistParish OrganistParish OrganistParish Organist Mr. Brad Reznicek [email protected] Director of Faith Formation & EducationDirector of Faith Formation & EducationDirector of Faith Formation & EducationDirector of Faith Formation & Education Mr. Joshua Clemmons, x6528 [email protected] Faith Formation AssistantFaith Formation AssistantFaith Formation AssistantFaith Formation Assistant Ms. Susan Podkrash, x6514 [email protected] Coordinator of ChildrenCoordinator of ChildrenCoordinator of ChildrenCoordinator of Children’’’’s Faith Formations Faith Formations Faith Formations Faith Formation Mrs. Susan Sheetz, x6502 [email protected] Coordinator of Youth MinistryCoordinator of Youth MinistryCoordinator of Youth MinistryCoordinator of Youth Ministry Mrs. Maribel Waldon, x6507 [email protected] Facilities ManagerFacilities ManagerFacilities ManagerFacilities Manager Mr. Steve Niles, FMP, x6581 [email protected] Facilities Setup SupervisorFacilities Setup SupervisorFacilities Setup SupervisorFacilities Setup Supervisor Mr. Joe Bartush, x6505 [email protected] Facilities Maintenance SupervisorFacilities Maintenance SupervisorFacilities Maintenance SupervisorFacilities Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Neil Lyle, x6533 [email protected] Director of Communications Director of Communications Director of Communications Director of Communications Mrs. Susan Lynch, x6504 [email protected] Communications Assistant Communications Assistant Communications Assistant Communications Assistant Mrs. Amy Mentgen, x6508 [email protected] Director of Technology Director of Technology Director of Technology Director of Technology Mr. Grady Baldock, x6525 [email protected] Assistant Director of Technology Assistant Director of Technology Assistant Director of Technology Assistant Director of Technology Mr. Matt Glass, x6517 [email protected] Coordinadora del Ministerio HispanoCoordinadora del Ministerio HispanoCoordinadora del Ministerio HispanoCoordinadora del Ministerio Hispano Mrs. Margarita Rodríguez, x6515 [email protected] ReceptionistReceptionistReceptionistReceptionist Mrs. Jeri Wray, x6501 [email protected] SacristanSacristanSacristanSacristan Mrs. Margaret Saliba, x6520 [email protected] NurseryNurseryNurseryNursery Mrs. Kimberly Nguyen [email protected]
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April 26, 2020 “What are you saying, man? That attending to the Scriptures is not for you, since you are surrounded by a multitude of cares?” -St. John Chrysostom
To put it as plainly as possible: Living the Christian life without reading Scripture is impossible. There is no reason, no excuse, no explanation suJcient to free oneself from the responsibility to read the Bible regularly—no matter who you are and no matter what you do. St. Chrysostom, whom I quoted above, even said it’s necessary for salvation. Think about that. It is almost a miracle, the understanding that comes from reading Scripture. So easily is confusion clarified, divisions of soul dissolved, grace given: all in the simple act of reading the Bible. So much misunderstanding and rancor, personally and in the Church, would simply cease if we’d just try to read the Bible more. More and more I’m convinced of it; putting aside all the gimmicks and programs and arguments, by simply reading the Bible, light would break upon our lives, our Church, and our world. It amazes me how simple it is, yet how so many Catholics refuse it. Common Catholic aversion to reading the Bible, I have come to believe, is the greatest ill of the Church today. To understand, to come to peace, to be better Christians, we must put ourselves in the position Luke describes: Our hearts must burn with desire as we seek truth in Scripture, and we must allow the Lord to open our minds (Lk. 24:32, 45). That’s the promise, the simple assurance that opening your Bible and simply reading it will be rewarded, that we will be enlightened. All we need to bring is desire and a little eSort. It is God who will give you understanding; you simply must begin reading. So don’t wait for an invitation. Don’t worry about joining a Bible study (although that’s a wonderful thing to do!). Just start reading! You’ll be amazed what’ll happen! And, by the way, what else is there to do while we’re staying at home? Cooperate with Easter grace! Respond! Because you can still live Catholic life to the full—if for a season not at the Altar, at least in your heart and in Scripture, which is not locked up! Have a blessed week!
If you have any questions on your parish contributions, please contact Vilma Ricciardi at 214-451-6511. Thank you for your generous support of St. Rita Catholic Parish! #WeAreStRita
If you can, please consider by giving: ��on-line at www.stritaparish.net
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Eucharist for the sick, shut-ins and requests for hospital visitors, please contact Jeri Wray at 972-934-8388 x6501 or Fr. Michal at 214-451-6509.
MATRIMONY:MATRIMONY:MATRIMONY:MATRIMONY: In celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Rita, couples should first register in the parish and become members of the worshipping community for at least three months. After this period of time, they should contact the Pastor’s Administrative Assistant at least eight months prior to the date of their wedding. For information, contact Susan Podkrash at 972-934-8388 x6514.
BAPTISM:BAPTISM:BAPTISM:BAPTISM: The next Baptism Class, Part I (English) will be held on May 10, 2020 in the Staubach Family Wing, Rm D247, from 1May 10, 2020 in the Staubach Family Wing, Rm D247, from 1May 10, 2020 in the Staubach Family Wing, Rm D247, from 1May 10, 2020 in the Staubach Family Wing, Rm D247, from 1----2:30pm.2:30pm.2:30pm.2:30pm. Part II of the course will take place two weeks after the first class. Babysitting will not be available. (Note: Classes may be taken before the baby is born.)
REQUIREMENTS:REQUIREMENTS:REQUIREMENTS:REQUIREMENTS: Classes Classes Classes Classes �� In order to have your child baptized, the parents must attend the Baptism mini-course consisting of two Sunday classes oSered each month in the Staubach Family Wing room D-247 generally on the 2nd & 4th Sundays from 1-2:30pm.
�� Course completion will be valid for up to three years from the date of attendance of the second class.
Godparents Godparents Godparents Godparents �� Godparents are not expected to attend the classes, but are invited to do so.
�� Godparents must be married in the Catholic Church or single. Additionally, he or she must be at least sixteen-years-old and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
An appointment needs to be made for your child to be baptized. Please call the Pastoral Center Office at 214-451-6514 to set a date.
Infant Baptisms are held most Sundays at 2:00pm.Infant Baptisms are held most Sundays at 2:00pm.Infant Baptisms are held most Sundays at 2:00pm.Infant Baptisms are held most Sundays at 2:00pm. Baptisms held during Mass: Baptisms held during Mass: Baptisms held during Mass: Baptisms held during Mass:
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To request a Mass intention, please email the receptionist To request a Mass intention, please email the receptionist To request a Mass intention, please email the receptionist To request a Mass intention, please email the receptionist at: [email protected]. at: [email protected]. at: [email protected]. at: [email protected]. If our Priests cannot oSer the If our Priests cannot oSer the If our Priests cannot oSer the If our Priests cannot oSer the Mass you have scheduled on the day you originally Mass you have scheduled on the day you originally Mass you have scheduled on the day you originally Mass you have scheduled on the day you originally requested due to an emergencyrequested due to an emergencyrequested due to an emergencyrequested due to an emergency or other commitment, be or other commitment, be or other commitment, be or other commitment, be assured that your Mass intention will be said at another assured that your Mass intention will be said at another assured that your Mass intention will be said at another assured that your Mass intention will be said at another time. time. time. time.
Due to the conditions brought about by COVIDDue to the conditions brought about by COVIDDue to the conditions brought about by COVIDDue to the conditions brought about by COVID----19, our 19, our 19, our 19, our priests are saying two Masses daily. Some Mass intentions priests are saying two Masses daily. Some Mass intentions priests are saying two Masses daily. Some Mass intentions priests are saying two Masses daily. Some Mass intentions are being rescheduled into future dates. We are are being rescheduled into future dates. We are are being rescheduled into future dates. We are are being rescheduled into future dates. We are endeavoring to keep track of all changes for you so you endeavoring to keep track of all changes for you so you endeavoring to keep track of all changes for you so you endeavoring to keep track of all changes for you so you may know when your loved ones Mass was or will be said. may know when your loved ones Mass was or will be said. may know when your loved ones Mass was or will be said. may know when your loved ones Mass was or will be said. Mon. Apr 27/Acts 6:8Mon. Apr 27/Acts 6:8Mon. Apr 27/Acts 6:8Mon. Apr 27/Acts 6:8----15, Ps 119: 2315, Ps 119: 2315, Ps 119: 2315, Ps 119: 23----30, Jn 6:2230, Jn 6:2230, Jn 6:2230, Jn 6:22----29292929 1. Mary Ann Ramos+ 2. Stephen O’Connor Jr.+
Tues. Apr 28/Acts 7: 51Tues. Apr 28/Acts 7: 51Tues. Apr 28/Acts 7: 51Tues. Apr 28/Acts 7: 51----8:1, Ps 31:38:1, Ps 31:38:1, Ps 31:38:1, Ps 31:3----21, Jn 6:3021, Jn 6:3021, Jn 6:3021, Jn 6:30----35353535 1. Bobby Seal+ 2. Joan Craft* Wed. Apr 29/Acts 8:1Wed. Apr 29/Acts 8:1Wed. Apr 29/Acts 8:1Wed. Apr 29/Acts 8:1----8, Ps 66:18, Ps 66:18, Ps 66:18, Ps 66:1----7, Jn 6:357, Jn 6:357, Jn 6:357, Jn 6:35----40404040 1. Harold L. Goss+ 2. Wiliam Koeppe+ Thurs. Apr 30/Acts 8:26Thurs. Apr 30/Acts 8:26Thurs. Apr 30/Acts 8:26Thurs. Apr 30/Acts 8:26----40, Ps 66:840, Ps 66:840, Ps 66:840, Ps 66:8----20, Jn 6:4420, Jn 6:4420, Jn 6:4420, Jn 6:44----51515151 1. Roger Nolan+ 2. Mai Vien+ Fri. May 1/Acts 9:1Fri. May 1/Acts 9:1Fri. May 1/Acts 9:1Fri. May 1/Acts 9:1----20, Col 3:1420, Col 3:1420, Col 3:1420, Col 3:14----15, Ps 117:115, Ps 117:115, Ps 117:115, Ps 117:1----2, Jn 6:522, Jn 6:522, Jn 6:522, Jn 6:52----59595959 1. Bartholomew Lo+ 2. Ray Comeaux+ Sat. May 2/Acts 9:31Sat. May 2/Acts 9:31Sat. May 2/Acts 9:31Sat. May 2/Acts 9:31----42, Ps 116:1242, Ps 116:1242, Ps 116:1242, Ps 116:12----17, Jn 6:6017, Jn 6:6017, Jn 6:6017, Jn 6:60----69696969 1. Kathleen Darby* 2. Joseph Dahlstrom+
Sun. May 3/Acts 2:14Sun. May 3/Acts 2:14Sun. May 3/Acts 2:14Sun. May 3/Acts 2:14----41, Ps 23:141, Ps 23:141, Ps 23:141, Ps 23:1----6, 1 Pet 2:20, Jn 10:16, 1 Pet 2:20, Jn 10:16, 1 Pet 2:20, Jn 10:16, 1 Pet 2:20, Jn 10:1----10101010 1. Judith Perryman+ 2. People of the Parish
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Be a part of our NEW St. Rita Care Ministries Outreach program! This is a special "buddy program" to create supportive relationships among St. Rita parishioners during the coronavirus crisis, and, hopefully, beyond! The immediate goal of our outreach is to pair (REMOTELY) young individuals and families with seniors (ages 60+) of our community. How you are helping:How you are helping:How you are helping:How you are helping: �� Learn about service �� Fulfill the Beatitudes �� Complete a meaningful Lenten Project �� Get involved in the St. Rita family �� Experience the blessings that come from serving others
�� Be formed as a leader in the community and parish
What Buddies Do:What Buddies Do:What Buddies Do:What Buddies Do: You and your buddy will be encouraged to communicate (remotely, share stories and wisdom, and support each other during these times. Your buddy family might oSer to run essential errands for you, pray for you, or send you mail.
To sign up, eTo sign up, eTo sign up, eTo sign up, e----mail mail mail mail [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit our webpage our webpage our webpage our webpage :::: https://stritaparish.net/carehttps://stritaparish.net/carehttps://stritaparish.net/carehttps://stritaparish.net/care----ministriesministriesministriesministries----outreachoutreachoutreachoutreach�
ANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO COVIDANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO COVIDANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO COVIDANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO COVID----19191919 �� Across the Diocese of Dallas, all Masses and all public liturgies are cancelled throughout
the Diocese through May 1, including Sunday Masses.
�� All meetings and gatherings on St. Rita campus are cancelled until further notice.
�� Please monitor your email and our website and social media pages for additional updates and resources, including video messages, live streaming of Masses and scripture reflections.
Our Blood Drive was a huge success! 46 pints were donated, more than doubling our usual blood drive collection. Thank you to all those who donated and to our hosts, CarterBloodCare and the St. Rita Knights of Columbus. #WeAreStRita
ST. RITA PRAYER CHAIN
Would you like to join the St. Rita Prayer Chain by praying daily for parishioners’ intentions?
Visit www.stritaparish.net/st-rita-prayer-chain to join or to make a request. For questions, contact Kay NeuhoS, [email protected] or Marianne Sondak,
Beverly DokeBeverly DokeBeverly DokeBeverly Doke (mother of John Doke)(mother of John Doke)(mother of John Doke)(mother of John Doke)
Roger NolanRoger NolanRoger NolanRoger Nolan We pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.We pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.We pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.We pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.
Reporting Abuse: Reporting Abuse: Reporting Abuse: Reporting Abuse: If you believe that you or someone you know, is a victim of past or present abuse or sexual abuse, please notify law enforcement. In the event the abuse involves a minor, please also contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service through the Texas Abuse Hotline (1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org). Finally, if the abuse involves a member of the clergy, a parish employee or diocesan employee, please notify the Diocese of Dallas Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812 or [email protected] �
WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Joe Palmer, Carol Fitzgerald, Jeanette Ernest, Stephen
J. Oswald, Lucía Ontiveros, Angela Foster Jones, Joe Guerrero and Sue Daudelin
Through prayer, we are united as a community of faith. Through prayer, we are comforted and we become stronger in our walk
with God.
WE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES SERVING
IN THE ARMED FORCES
PFC Joshua J. Goldston LT (jg) Rylan Tuohy, USN CAPT Sarah Compton
LT CMDR Christine B. Gargan, USN LT Patrick F. Gargan, USN
CAPT Aaron Aflack 2nd LT Tipton Woodard, US Army
SSgt Travis Jackson, USAF Captain Jonathan Sih, US Air Force
Sp4 Michael A. Oswald SPC Marcos A. Mendoza, US Army
PO3 Alec A. Aguilar, USN 2nd LT Christopher WolS, USAF
Please contact Margarita Rodriguez, [email protected] if you would like to include someone on our prayer lists.
St Rita Stephen Ministry
Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Don't SuSer Alone. Help Is Available.Don't SuSer Alone. Help Is Available.Don't SuSer Alone. Help Is Available.Don't SuSer Alone. Help Is Available.
Sometimes we fall into a trap where we think it’s a sign of weakness to ask for help. So when we’re stressed, discouraged, lonely, or sad, we try to keep our struggles hidden and are reluctant to ask for help. However, that’s not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others—and allow others to care for us in our time of need. If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suSer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to provide confidential one-to-one care, encouragement, and support to help you through a tough time. Call 214-451-6503 or [email protected] for more information on getting a Stephen Minister.
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COMMUNICATIONS
To make a bulletin or other request, visit www.stritaparish.net/communicationswww.stritaparish.net/communicationswww.stritaparish.net/communicationswww.stritaparish.net/communications Complete an online form 10 days in advance of the bulletin date. (see website for changes)
Stay up to date by visiting our website www.stritaparish.net or following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Looking for an opportunity to serve our Looking for an opportunity to serve our Looking for an opportunity to serve our Looking for an opportunity to serve our community? Become part of the Purificators community? Become part of the Purificators community? Become part of the Purificators community? Become part of the Purificators
and Linens Ironing Ministry!and Linens Ironing Ministry!and Linens Ironing Ministry!and Linens Ironing Ministry! A commitment of approximately two hours every other month to provide a service that is essential for our liturgies. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and if you are interested call: Eumabel Colberg 214-636-3752 or 972-788-2843.
During these diJcult times, we all continue to look for ways to remain close to Jesus, his Blessed Mother, and his Church. In addition to its online edition, Magnificat is now oSering complimentary access to its iOS and Android Apps throughout May. Register for free App access at www.magnificat.comfree (English) or www.magnificat.com/gratis (Spanish).
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St. Rita School will continue eLearning for the remainder of the school year. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from our community. We continue to pray for all of our families, faculty and staS. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on eLearning, weekly posts from our counselor, librarians and PE teachers and stories from the home front provided by our school families.
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The group meets on Thursday mornings (Sept. - May) from 5:45 – 7:15am in the Parish Dining Hall.
Hot breakfast and coSee are served. The group is open to all men regardless of parish or faith.
NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME! NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME! NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME! NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME! Questions? Contact, Bill Dowd at
BIBLE STUDIES ARE NOT BEING BIBLE STUDIES ARE NOT BEING BIBLE STUDIES ARE NOT BEING BIBLE STUDIES ARE NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME!HELD AT THIS TIME!HELD AT THIS TIME!HELD AT THIS TIME!
�� Tuesday Morning: 9:30am, Parish CommonsTuesday Morning: 9:30am, Parish CommonsTuesday Morning: 9:30am, Parish CommonsTuesday Morning: 9:30am, Parish Commons The Bible and the Sacraments began on January 7, 2020. This is a video presentation. Contact Kay Neuhoff, [email protected] or 972-239-1918 or Becky Goldenbaum, [email protected] or 214-533-1795. �� Wednesday Morning: 9:15am, Staubach Family Wednesday Morning: 9:15am, Staubach Family Wednesday Morning: 9:15am, Staubach Family Wednesday Morning: 9:15am, Staubach Family
Wing D248Wing D248Wing D248Wing D248 The new study, Lectio Mark, began on January 8, 2020. This Lectio series uses the Church’s rich tradition of lectio divina to help you better understand and better pray with the Gospel of Mark. Join us, new members are always welcome! Contact Eumabel Colberg 972-788-2843; [email protected] if interested. �� Thursday Afternoon: 12:30pm social, 1:00Thursday Afternoon: 12:30pm social, 1:00Thursday Afternoon: 12:30pm social, 1:00Thursday Afternoon: 12:30pm social, 1:00----
2:00pm study, Staubach Family Wing D2472:00pm study, Staubach Family Wing D2472:00pm study, Staubach Family Wing D2472:00pm study, Staubach Family Wing D247 "The Spirituality of the Gospels". Starting Dec. 5th, 2019. Contact Keith Thompson, [email protected] or 214-552-6934. �� Thursday Evening: 6:15pm Thursday Evening: 6:15pm Thursday Evening: 6:15pm Thursday Evening: 6:15pm ---- 7:15pm, Staubach 7:15pm, Staubach 7:15pm, Staubach 7:15pm, Staubach
Family Wing D247Family Wing D247Family Wing D247Family Wing D247 This study is held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. In the fall the study will be of Exodus. Contact Lawson Taitte, [email protected] or 469-222-2660. �� Sunday Morning: 10:45am Sunday Morning: 10:45am Sunday Morning: 10:45am Sunday Morning: 10:45am ---- noon, Staubach noon, Staubach noon, Staubach noon, Staubach
Family Wing D246Family Wing D246Family Wing D246Family Wing D246 The Sunday morning Bible study meets weekly throughout the year (except for holiday weekends). This year’s topic is the Book of Isaiah—one of the Old Testament books most quoted in the New Testament. Contact Lawson Taitte, [email protected] or 469-222-2660. �� Sunday Afternoon: 3:15pm Sunday Afternoon: 3:15pm Sunday Afternoon: 3:15pm Sunday Afternoon: 3:15pm ---- 5:15pm, Staubach 5:15pm, Staubach 5:15pm, Staubach 5:15pm, Staubach
Family Wing D248Family Wing D248Family Wing D248Family Wing D248 The Bible Timeline—the Story of Salvation teaches people how to read and understand the fourteen narrative books that describe major people, places, and events in salvation history. Come discuss the remarkable story of our faith as we study God’s plan of salvation from beginning to end! Got questions? Contact Kali Schnieders kali@tru]esfromheaven.com or 972-713-9070. Visit www.stritaparish.net for more information on Visit www.stritaparish.net for more information on Visit www.stritaparish.net for more information on Visit www.stritaparish.net for more information on
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Program in Carmelite SpiritualityProgram in Carmelite SpiritualityProgram in Carmelite SpiritualityProgram in Carmelite Spirituality Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, the Little Flower, is known for her “Little Way”. The first session of our program on Jan. 25 at 9:00am in D248 of the Staubach Family Wing, will present an in-depth study of the psychology of the Little Way. Subsequent sessions on Mar. 28, April 25 and May 30 will examine other aspects of her life and consider also the contribution of Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity. A light continental breakfast is provided at these gatherings. NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME! Contact, Jeanne Kamat 972-983-7792.
Conversational Spanish Class Conversational Spanish Class Conversational Spanish Class Conversational Spanish Class 10th Anniversary Year 2019-2020
Conversational Spanish Classes are free and open to all adults who would like to practice their knowledge of the Spanish language. We are also looking for those already bilingual in Spanish who want to help facilitate conversation sessions and guide students. No preparation needed before classes. We meet on Mondays from 7:00PM to 8:00PM starting Mon, Sept. 9 in Room D-246. For more info and to register please email Luisa at [email protected] NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME!
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We are a community of mothers seeking fellowship,
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Tercer Domingo de Pascua Ciclo A
26 de abril de 2020�
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"¿Que estas diciendo, hombre? ¿Que atender a las Escrituras no es para ti, ya
que estás rodeado de una multitud de preocupaciones? �
�San Juan Crisóstomo �
�
Para decirlo lo más claramente posible: Vivir la vida cristiana sin leer las
Escrituras es imposible. No hay ninguna razón, ninguna excusa, ninguna
explicación suficiente para liberarse de la responsabilidad de leer la Biblia
regularmente, sin importar quién seas y lo que hagas. San Crisóstomo, a
quien cité anteriormente, incluso dijo que es necesario para la salvación.
Piénsalo. �
Es casi un milagro, la comprensión que proviene de leer las Escrituras.
Tan fácilmente se aclara la confusión, se disuelven las divisiones del alma, se
da la gracia: todo en el simple acto de leer la Biblia. Tantos malentendidos y
rencores, personalmente y en la Iglesia, simplemente cesarían si solo
intentáramos leer más la Biblia. Cada vez estoy más convencido de ello;
dejando de lado todos los trucos, programas y argumentos, simplemente
leyendo la Biblia, la luz invadiría nuestras vidas, nuestra Iglesia y nuestro
mundo. Me sorprende lo simple que es, pero cuántos católicos lo rechazan.
La aversión católica común a leer la Biblia, he llegado a creer, es el mayor
mal de la Iglesia hoy. �
Para entender, para llegar a la paz, para ser mejores cristianos,
debemos ponernos en la posición que Lucas describe: Nuestros corazones
deben arder de deseo mientras buscamos la verdad en las Escrituras, y
debemos permitir que el Señor abra nuestras mentes (Lc. 24 : 32, 45). Esa es
la promesa, la simple garantía de que abrir tu Biblia y simplemente leerla
será recompensada, que seremos iluminados. Todo lo que necesitamos
tener es deseo y un poco de esfuerzo. Es Dios quien te dará entendimiento;
simplemente debes comenzar a leer. Así que no esperes una invitación. No
te preocupes por unirte a un estudio bíblico (¡aunque eso es algo
maravilloso!). ¡Solo comienza a leer! ¡Te sorprenderá lo que sucederá! Y, por
cierto, ¿qué más hay que hacer mientras nos quedamos en casa? �
¡Coopera con la gracia de Pascua! ¡Responde! Porque
todavía puedes vivir la vida católica al máximo, ¡aunque por
un tiempo no sea ante el Altar, al menos en tu corazón y en
la Escritura, que no está encerrada! �
¡Que tengas una semana bendecida! �
paz, �
� � Fr. Joshua�
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Los voluntarios vicentinos ofrecen asistencia de emergencia a los necesitados que viven dentro del área de nuestra parroquia. Esta ayuda generalmente se necesita para pagar la renta, los servicios o comida.
Si necesita ayuda, por favor deje un mensaje en nuestra línea de ayuda confidencial (972-232-1393) incluyendo su nombre, dirección y número de teléfono. Por favor hable claro y despacio para poder servirle lo más pronto posible. Un voluntario se comunicará con usted en la mayor brevedad.
Sam Vicente de Paúl invita a los feligreses que quieran formar
EVANGELIO � Lucas 24,13�35�
MEDITACIÓN�REFLEXIÓN�
¿Dónde podemos encontrarnos con el Resucitado?�
San Lucas, en una espléndida catequesis, nos hace ver la situación de una
comunidad que no se ha encontrado vitalmente con Jesucristo y otra que
ha experimentado la fuerza y el poder del Señor Resucitado. Y nos habla de
cuatro presencias del Resucitado.�
1.� En el diálogo. Aquellos discípulos iban caminando y, como dice el texto
original, “iban buscando juntos”.��Si de corazón buscamos la verdad y no “mi
verdad”; si acepto que la Verdad Absoluta sólo la tiene Dios y nosotros esta-
mos sembrados de verdades; si estamos dispuestos a aceptar la verdad del
otro hasta el punto de decir: estaba equivocado; si acepto democráticamen-
te la opinión de la mayoría, en ese diálogo sincero�está presente el Señor.�En
estos momentos de oscuridad en que nos encontramos, todos debemos
buscar juntos la solución a este mal tan grave y universal. Nosotros, como
creyentes, además de todos los medios humanos, aportamos nuestra ora-
ción a Cristo Resucitado.�
2.� En la Palabra de Dios. Aquellos discípulos huían de Jerusalén, porque
Jerusalén sólo ofrecía muerte. La muerte de Jesús les hundió y caminaban
desesperanzados. Todavía recitaban un credo “frío y vacío:” «Lo de Jesús el
Nazareno, que fue un profeta poderoso en obras y palabras delante de Dios y
de todo el pueblo; cómo nuestros sumos sacerdotes y magistrados le conde-
naron a muerte y le crucificaron. Nosotros esperábamos que sería él el que
iba a librar a Israel”�Esperábamos, pero ya no esperamos nada. Esta puede
ser la situación de tantos cristianos de nuestros días, que todavía van a Misa,
recitan un credo de memoria, pero no hay vibración religiosa, ni entusiasmo,
ni alegría. Acaso cierta nostalgia del pasado. Jesús les recrimina: “¡Qué poco
entendéis y cuánto os cuesta creer todo lo que anunciaron los profetas! ¿No
tenía que ser así y que el Cristo padeciera para entrar en su gloria?”. Y co-
mienza a explicarles la Escritura desde la perspectiva de Pascua. Al final, di-
rán:” «¿No estaba ardiendo nuestro corazón dentro de nosotros cuando nos
hablaba en el camino y nos explicaba las Escrituras?» Sin la presencia del
Resucitado y la llegada del Espíritu no podemos entender la Palabra de Dios,
ni menos arder y entusiasmarnos con ella.�
3.� En la “fracción del pan”. Si acudimos a la Eucaristía, no es a recitar de
rutina credos ya sabidos, sino a hacer presente el gesto de Jesús de�“partir el
pan”.� El pan que parte Jesús el día de Jueves Santo nos habla del Cuerpo
destrozado de Jesús en la Cruz el día de Viernes Santo. El jueves y el viernes
van unidos y no se pueden separar. Este gesto no sólo nos lleva a recordar lo
que hizo Jesús sino a “actualizar” y hacer presente en nosotros el compromi-
so de dar nuestra vida en favor de los demás. Si esto lo hacemos, ciertamen-
te Jesús se hace presente en nuestro caminar.����
�4.�En la Comunidad. Aquellos apóstoles habían salido de la Comunidad de
Jerusalén. Ya no les decía nada. Con la muerte de Cristo viene la dispersión
del grupo y los discípulos de Emaús van huyendo del grupo porque allí sólo se
habla de muerte y de fracasos. ¡Qué distinto el camino de ida y el de vuelta!
El camino de ida de Jerusalén a Emaús se hace largo, pesado. El camino de
vuelta, cuando ya se han encontrado con Jesús resucitado, teniendo los mis-
mos kilómetros, se hace corto, van corriendo, deseando de llevar la buena
noticia a sus hermanos de Comunidad.�
Lo mismo nos puede pasar ahora. Todos tenemos que hacer un camino
mientras vivimos en este mundo. Sin la fe en Cristo Resucitado es camino
largo, penoso, triste. Pero si somos capaces de desandar el camino de deses-
peración y decepción, por una experiencia de encuentro gozoso con el Señor,
es claro que nuestro paso por el mundo es gozoso, feliz, apostólico, misione-
ro.� ¿A quién no le gusta dar una buena noticia? ¿Quién es capaz de retenerla
en el corazón?� Como dice el Papa Francisco en su primer párrafo de la Cons-
titución Apostólica: Evangelii Gaudeum:� “La alegría del Evangelio� llena el
corazón y la vida entera de los que se encuentran con Jesús. Quienes se
dejan salvar por Él son liberados del pecado, de la tristeza, del vacío inte-
rior, del aislamiento. Con Jesucristo siempre nace y renace la alegría.�
R A Ú L R OM E R O L Ó P E Z� �
S. Diocesano de Tarazona y Director Espiritual del Seminario�
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¡Nuestras puertas no estará abiertas, ¡Nuestras puertas no estará abiertas, ¡Nuestras puertas no estará abiertas, ¡Nuestras puertas no estará abiertas, pero nuestros corazones está!pero nuestros corazones está!pero nuestros corazones está!pero nuestros corazones está!
Por favor haga una donación de alimentos no Por favor haga una donación de alimentos no Por favor haga una donación de alimentos no Por favor haga una donación de alimentos no perecederos para ayudar a un hermano en ne-perecederos para ayudar a un hermano en ne-perecederos para ayudar a un hermano en ne-perecederos para ayudar a un hermano en ne-
cesidadcesidadcesidadcesidad....
Cuando:Cuando:Cuando:Cuando: lunes a viernes, 12pm – 2pm (llueve o truene) desde ahora hasta previo aviso. Donde:Donde:Donde:Donde: en el estacionamiento que da frente al campo de juegos. CómoCómoCómoCómo: : : : No es necesario salir del vehículo, solo acérquese y deposite los artículos en
uno de los dos contenedores de metal.
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MATRIMONIOS:MATRIMONIOS:MATRIMONIOS:MATRIMONIOS: Inscríbase o hágase miembro de la Parroquia a la que asiste a Misa los domingos, tres meses antes de contactar la parroquia. Una vez ins-crito, contacte la asistente administrativa del Sacerdote al menos ocho meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Para más información por favor llame al 972-934-8388, Ext. 6568.
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