Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 11-12, 2019 Cuarto domingo de Pascua– Mayo 11-12, 2019

Reflection Reflexión

Pastor: Rev. German Perez: 269-621-4106 - Secretary : Teresa Bello: 269-621-4106 Deacons: James Rauner - Art Morsaw: 269-568-4259 Church Fax: 269-308-3046

Feliz dia de la Madre Happy Mother’s Day

My sheep hear my voice! What does Jesus give us through

the resurrection? The simple yet profound answer is found in today’s gospel: ‘My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life.’ Through the power of the resurrection, Jesus shares with us what the Father shared with him; he gives us what the Father gives him, eternal life. This is a free gift; we can’t do anything to deserve it, warrant it or demand it. Yet, it does require some response on our part, and again we find this in our gospel. How do we come know Jesus in a personal way with an intimate friendship? We experience Jesus through hearing his voice and then following him. Jesus never stops calling each of us personally; He reaches out to us when he says ‘I call you by your name, you are mine.’ And then having being called out love, we are invited and even challenged to follow him. Each of us follows Jesus in our own unique and sacred way according to our own baptismal call. During this Easter season, we pray that we will appreciate he gift of eternal life that is being made available to us, that we listen to the voice of Jesus calling and that we will follow him.

For those whose mothers and grandmothers are still alive, cherish them today. Hug and kiss them. Honor them. Thank them. For those whose mothers have gone home to the Lord, remember them. For all who bear the name Christian, the name of our eternal family, let us also honor the Mother of the Lord today. Her maternal care for Jesus still embraces all those who are joined to Him, as members of His Body, by that great new birth of Baptism. Finally, let us ask the Lord to open our eyes, and our hearts, to come to more fully understand the great mystery and gift of the Church as our Mother. Let us live our lives as Christians, by living in the heart of Mother Church, for the sake of the world into which we are sent to bear the Good News. May the Lord who called you to be co-creators with Him bless you today and always with health, peace, and joy! Thanks for giving us the precious gifts of life, faith, and love!

There will be a mother’s day celebration for the English speaking community of both Parishes on Tuesday May 21st at 6:00pm at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. There will be a signing sheet at the entrance of both

churches. (Spanish Celebration to be announced)

First Communions

Thank you to all catechists and their families for their service to instruct and help form our children, teens, and families in communion with God and His Church. Last Sat-urday, May 4th, we had our First Communion Mass. 45 chil-dren were welcomed by the Lord and His Church to the Table. It was a day full of grace, life, and hope. The invitation is to continue working for the salvation of all in the middle of our human situations and struggles, because nothing is impossible with God.

The month of May - the month of Mary In this month of May dedicated to Mary, let us continue saying the Rosary.

¡Mis ovejas oyen mi voz! ¿Qué nos da Jesús a través de la

resurrección? La respuesta simple pero profunda se encuentra en el evangelio de hoy: "Mis ovejas oyen mi voz; Yo las conozco y ellas me siguen. Yo les doy vida eterna. 'A través del poder de la resurrección, Jesús comparte con nosotros lo que el Padre compartió con él; Él nos da lo que el Padre le da, la vida eterna. Este es un regalo gratis; No podemos hacer nada para merecerlo, garantizarlo o exigirlo. Sin embargo, sí requiere alguna respuesta de nuestra parte, y nuevamente encontramos esto en nuestro evangelio. ¿Cómo llegamos a conocer a Jesús de manera personal con una amistad íntima? Experimentamos a Jesús a través de escuchar Su voz y luego seguirlo. Jesús nunca deja de llamarnos a cada uno personalmente; Él se acerca a nosotros cuando dice "Te llamo por tu nombre, eres mío". Y luego de ser llamados amor, somos invitados e incluso desafiados a seguirlo. Cada uno de nosotros sigue a Jesús a nuestra manera única y sagrada de acuerdo con nuestro propio llamado bautismal. Durante este tiempo de Pascua, oramos para que apreciemos el don de la vida eterna que se nos ofrece, que escuchemos el llamado de la voz de Jesús y que lo sigamos.

Para aquellos cuyas madres y abuelas todavía están vivas, cuídenlas hoy. Abrácenlas y besenlas. Honrenlas. Agradez-canles. Para aquellos cuyas madres se han ido a la casa del Señor, recuérdenlas. Para todos los que llevan el nombre de cristiano, el nombre de nuestra familia eterna, honremos también a la Madre del Señor hoy. Su cuidado materno por Jesús aún abarca a todos aquellos que se unen a Él, como miembros de Su Cuerpo, por ese gran nuevo nacimiento del Bautismo. Finalmente, pidamos al Señor que abra nuestros ojos y nuestros corazones para comprender mejor el gran misterio y don de la Iglesia como nuestra Madre. Vivamos nuestras vidas como cristianos, viviendo en el corazón de la Madre Iglesia, por el bien del mundo al que somos enviados a llevar la Buena Nueva. Que el Señor que las llamó a ser cocreadoras con Él las bendiga hoy y siempre con salud, paz y alegría! ¡Gracias por darnos los preciosos regalos de la vida, fe y amor!

Habrá una celebración del día de la madre para la comunidad Anglo de ambas parroquias el martes 21 de

mayo a las 6:00 pm en el Salón Parroquial de la Inmaculada Concepción. Habrá una hoja para anotarse en la entrada de ambas iglesias. (La Celebración para la

comunidad hispana será anunciada en breve)

Primeras Comuniones Gracias a todos los catequistas y sus familias por su servicio para instruir y ayudar a formar a nuestros niños, adolescentes y familias en comunión con Dios y su Iglesia. El sábado pasa-do, 4 de mayo, tuvimos nuestras Primeras Comuniones. 45 niños fueron bienvenidos por el Señor y su Iglesia a la mesa. Fue un día lleno de gracia, vida y esperanza. La invitación es continuar trabajando por la salvación de todos en medio de nuestras situaciones y luchas humanas, porque nada es imposible con Dios.

El mes de Mayo - el mes de Maria En este mes de mayo dedicado a María, continuemos rezando el Rosario.

Immaculate Conception Church, 63559 60th Ave., Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-4106 Email: ic.hartfordchurch@gmail.com

May Readings Sat 11th: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69Sun12th: Acts 13:14-52; John 10:27-30Mon 13th: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10Tue 14th: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30Wed15th: Acts 12:24-13:5; John 12:44-50Thu 16th: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20Fri 17th: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6Sat 18th: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14Sun 19th: Acts 14:21-27; John 13:31-35

Ma 18

4:00PMLector: Rick LaraE.M.H.C. Sue Meloche/ Vounteer

Ma 198:30AM Lector: Kristi EverhartE.M.H.C. VolunteersGreeters: Peg White/ Ron Kurzmann

12:00 PM Spanish Lector: Ciro Rosas, Eusebio Suasto,

Jaime Carrizales.

E.M.H.C.: Tomas & Fulgencia Gaspar, Martha Magdaleno, Alicia Martinez, Ramona Urquieta

Servers: Vanessa Crespo, Angel & Pedro Brito.

6:00 PMLector: Volunteers E.M.H.C. Volunteers

Prayer Intentions:

Abel Jackson, Andy Rivers, Anna Hudson, Audrey Rayburn, Benito Bautista Lopez, Camila Crespo, Constance Pensinger, Cristian Arizpe, Cristina Acevedo, Don Walantyn, Elia Zechiel, Evelyn Miller, Esteban Saucedo, Eva Mancera, Felipe Gomez, Georgia Sikich, Ginny, Gonzalo Victoria, Higinia Cortez, Jesus Bravo, Joan Wolf, Juan Franco, Juan Reyes, Ken, Lin-da Lara, Lea Bertuca, Liz Kurtzmann, Lori Guzman, Maria Aviles, Melissa Lara, Pat Welder, Petra Castillo, Prodigios Ville-gas, Raul Gomez Lazaro, Rose Greter, Ruth Morsaw Froberg, Sherry O’Donald, Steve Boutcher.“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Mt 1:28

BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL 2018 I C S H

Goal: $ 25,609 Please See Insert Received: $ 24,258 Balance: $ 1,351

Sacred Heart church, 201 S. Walnut St. Bangor Mi. 49013 (269) 427-7514 Email: Sacredheartbangor@yahoo.com

PARISH COLLABORATIVE CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE:

Sacred Heart:Tuesdays 9:30 -10:00 AM

Immaculate Conception: Saturdays 3:00—3:45PM . Or by appointment

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Collaborative Website Interested in becoming Catholics, or receiving 1st Communion or Confirmation

sacraments for the first time please call Rick and Melissa Lara at 269-519-4414 or the parish office for more information.

WEEKLY COLLECTION Sat/Sun 4-5

Immaculate Conception

1st Collection: $ 2,288.91Rice Bowl $ 100.00 Parish Improv. $ 702.50Food sale $ 220.00 Jornadas retreat $ 1,436.00BAA $1,403.00

Sacred Heart: Please see Insert

If you would like the Sanctuary light to burn for a week for a particular intention please contact the office at: 269-621-4106 or 269-427-7514

Word of Life / Palabra de Vida

May 12: For those struggling with inferti-lity: May their hearts rest in the Good Shepherd,whose faithfulness endures to all generations;We pray to the Lord:

12 de Mayo: Por los que luchan contra la infertilidad: para que sus corazones descansen en el Buen Pastor, cuya fidelidad perdura por todas las generaciones; Roguemos al Señor:

MASS STIPEND OFRENDA/ MISAS The stipend of the Mass is $10.00; this amount is established by the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Please call the parish office or put your petition in the basket.

—————El estipendio para ofrecer una Misa es de $10.00; esta cantidad esta establecida por la Diócesis de Kalamazoo. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o ponga su petición en la canasta.

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Immaculate Conception (IC) Sacred Heart (SH)

Ma 11 Saturda

4:00 PM (IC) Mass + Donald Win Req. by Geraldine. + Jennifer Barreiro

Req. by Charles & Mary Adams.

Ma 12 Sunda

8:30AM; (IC) Mass. Spc. Int. Andrew & Mary Muda 40th Wedding Anniversary.10:15AM(SH)Mass (see insert for intentions)

12:00 PM (IC) Mass (Span.)

6:00 PM (IC) Mass Pro Populo

Ma 13 Monda

9:00AM (IC) Mass

Ma 14 Tuesda

9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service9:00 AM (SH) Mass (see insert for intentions) 6:00 PM (IC) Mass

Ma 15 Wednesda9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service + Ado.

Ma 16 Thursda

9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service 5:30 PM (SH) Mass (see insert for intentions)

Ma 17 Frida

9:00 PM (IC) Mass8:00 PM (IC)Spanish Mass + Ad. woman

Ma 18 Saturda

4:00 PM (IC) Mass + Sp. Int. Quinn Fly.

Ma 19 Sunda

8:30AM; (IC) Mass. 10:15AM(SH)Mass (see insert for intentions)

12:00 PM (IC) Mass (Span.)

6:00 PM (IC) Mass Pro Populo

Retiro Diocesano para Quinceañeras. 1– Reunirse con el Sacerdote2– Después de haber hablado con el Sacerdote, elegir Una fecha y reservarla llamando al : 269-903-0197

Julio 20, 2019 (9 am - 1 pm)Lugar: Sacred Heart Parish

201 S. Walnut StreetBangor, MI 49013

Sep. 14, 2019 (9 am - 1pm)Lugar: Crowley Center

St. Augustine Cathedral542 W. Michigan Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49007

HappyMother’s day!

!Felizdia de la madre!

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