We at St. Catherine Parish are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community, called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship and Service. La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Ale- jandría, es una comunidad en crecimien- to, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y el Servicio. MASSES / MISAS Monday-Saturday: 8:15am Saturday: 5:30pm Sábado: 7:00pm Sunday: 7:15, 8:45, 10:30am 5:30pm Domingo: 12:15pm CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN Saturday / Sábado: 4:00 - 5:00pm (or by appointment / O hacer una cita.) ADORACIÓN /ADORATION Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm 17400 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-3959 Fax: (408) 779-0289 www.stca.org Email: [email protected]Catechetical Ministry (408) 779-9604 Youth & Confirmation Ministry (669) 270-0003 St. Catherine School (408) 779-9950 www.stcatherinemh.org Saint Catherine Catholic Community Comunidad Católica de Santa Catalina THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST / EL CUERPO Y SANGRE DE CRISTO
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We at St. Catherine Parish are a growing,
diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community, called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through
Worship, Discipleship and Service.
La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Ale-jandría, es una comunidad en crecimien-to, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y
IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA June 5/6, 2021 SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH Junio 5/6, 2021
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Monday, June 7 † DAO Hanh Nguyen Tuesday, June 8 † Georgia Ryan † Henry Cedeno Wednesday, June 9 † Alfonso Zuluaga Gloria Williams Thursday, June 10 † Friday, June 11 † Vance Padilla † Phiroze Moos Saturday, June 12 †
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SACRIFICE Today the Church focuses on the Eucharist. Today’s readings remind us how connected to ancient blood sacrifices we are when offering our unbloody sacrifice. The reading from Exo-dus describes a solemn ritual designed so the Israelites would never forget their covenant with God. The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews turns us from those ancient animal sacrifices, the first efforts to worship the living God. Our sacrifice is the body and blood of the Son of God. Because of Christ we have a new cove-nant. The Gospel from Mark retells the establish-ment of that covenant, the familiar story of the Last Supper. Juxtaposed with the story of ani-mal sacrifice as it is here, we are challenged to listen with new attention, to remember the great price paid for our salvation. Jesus gave his body and every drop of his blood for us.
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STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE by Deacon Rick Haeckel
Most of us struggle to share ourselves in meaningful ways with others. There is a certain worry that if we give away too much there won’t be enough left for us. That struggle captures what is loosely called “the human condition.” In our humanity we need to be strengthened in order to be food for another. Today’s celebration of Corpus Christi (the older shorter form of its name) speaks directly to what giving of self means. Jesus offered himself with no reservations or limitations. His quiet acceptance of the gift of his very self continues to provide us with the sustenance we so direly need. There is no greater truth that the fact of giving oneself embodies the act of Christian love most perfectly. We gather at mass to relive that gift of Jesus’ self to and for us. The Eucharistic elements of bread and wine are not just symbols of food to feed us but are actually Jesus himself, the One who promised to be with his disciples always. Two thousand years later we continue to celebrate Jesus’ very presence with us. We owe it to ourselves to reflect on this essential truth. Regular reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus is a gift we are unable achieve on our own. Yet, because it is a familiar action, we can overlook the magnitude of the gift. Again, that is part of our human condition. Things we regularly experience become familiar enough that conscious thought is needed to take in their significance. That is where prayer enters in, not only in thanksgiving for the very person of Jesus we have received, but also a fervent request that we be able to transmit some portion of that love to others … to the world. The other side of familiar reception of the Eucharist leads us, at times consciously but always felt within, to a centering of our spirit. We recall that we are today’s disciples, called and sent into the world to proclaim the Good News. Each of us expresses our proclamations formed in ways unique to us. Sameness in spirit but unique in our manifestation of it. What more perfect way of self-realization as disciples could there be than the Eucharist? Regular reception gathers us into the company of those with whom we share faith. A faith that asks not just that we are fed but that we too become those who feed others; in ways we often don’t remember how they signify Jesus with us. How being sent isn’t just a one time trip but an actual way of life. Living as Jesus hands and feet in today’s world depends on remembering who sends us...and walks with us … always.
GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK During a water shortage brown is the new green in our lawns and plantings. Reduce watering to the minimum required to support plantings. If the short-age continues we’ll have to forego replaceable plants and lawns. We’ll be green but not the plants.
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FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. FRANCISCO RIOS,
PAROCHIAL VICAR….. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Today we celebrate and honor the Body and Blood of Christ that is really, truly and substan-tially present under the appearance of bread and wine. After the words of Consecration at Mass (which are the Words of Jesus at the Last Supper) there is no longer bread and wine but the Body and Blood of Christ. The Church teaches us that Jesus is truly pre-sent in the Eucharist, in His words and in the community. So, going to Mass on Sunday or Saturday is an encounter with Jesus Christ. Why do I go to Mass on Sundays? It is a day of obligation. I go to give thanks to God for all the blessings received during the week and always. To Praise and worship the Lord for His great-ness To ask for forgiveness for my sins (that is why we ask Lord have mercy) To ask (Prayer of petition) for special graces or needs. “God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to save the world.” In our love for Him we spend an hour with Him at mass. May the Eucharist, the Sacrament of the Love of God, fill our hearts with love for Him and love for our brothers and sisters.
EL CUERPO Y SANGRE DE CRISTO
¡BIENVENIDO! Nuestra más cordial bienvenida a todos los que están celebrando con nosotros, ya sean residentes de largo plazo o recién llegados a la parroquia. Damos gracias a Dios por uste-des. Si aún no estás registrado, por favor, llene este formulario y colóquelo en la ca-nasta de la colecta o mandarlo por correo a la oficina de la parroquia.
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DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DEL MSGR. FRANCISCO RIOS, VICARIO PARRO-
QUIAL……
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, Hoy celebramos y honramos la presencia ver-dadera real y sustancialmente de Jesus en la Eucaristía bajo las apariencias de pan y vino. Después de las palabras de la consagración en la Misa (que son las palabras de Jesus en la Ultima Cena) ya no hay más pan ni hay vino, sino el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Nos ensena la Iglesia que Jesus está realmente presente en Santísimo Sacramento, en su pala-bra y en la comunidad, por eso cuando vamos a la Santa Misa el domingo o el sábado vamos a un encuentro con Cristo. ¿Porque vamos a la Misa los domingos? Primero porque es día de obligación. ‘Yo voy a Misa para dar gracias a Dios por to-das las bendiciones que me da en la semana y siempre. Voy para alabar a Dios por su grandeza y ado-rarlo por ser Dios nuestro padre. Para pedir perdón por mis pecados y los peca-dos del mundo. Para pedir por mis necesidades y las necesida-des de los demás (sanación, trabajo, salud o algún milagro) “Tanto amo Dios al mundo que le entrego a su único hijo”. En agradecimiento por tanto amor y con amor le damos una hora de nuestro tiempo para El. La Eucaristía es el sacramento del amor de Dios. Que este santísimo Sacramento llene nuestros corazones con amor a Él y a nuestros hermanos y hermanas.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Martes: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Sal 119 (118):129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Miércoles: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Sal 99 (98):5-9; Mt 5:17 -19 Jueves: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10
-14; Mt 5:20-26 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 2:41-51 Domingo: Ez 17:22-24; Sal 92 (91):2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mc 4:26-34
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¿A asistido a la parroquia por años pero no sa-be si esta oficialmente registrado (a) en la pa-rroquia? Registraciones están disponibles en nuestra pagina de web - www.stca.org o en la oficina parroquial. ¿Ya esta registrado (a) en la parroquia pero re-cientemente se a mudado? Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial (408-779-3959) para actua-lizar su domicilio.
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PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
Adulto: ¿De qué maneras has practicado las palabras de Jesús y has sido pan para otros? Niño: ¿Qué puede hacer para prepararse pa-ra celebrar la Sagrada Comunión con su familia parroquial?
MINISTRO DE STEPHEN LE BRINDA APOYO ¿Le beneficiaría el apoyo de alguien capaz de escuchar y entenderlo? Si se enfrenta en un momento difícil, el ministro de Stephen ofrece apoyo emocional y espiritual. Es confidencial, sin prejuicios, gratuito, uno a uno, de hombre a hombre o de mujer a mujer, sesiones semana-les o bimensuales según su necesidad, realiza-das en inglés o español. Para obtener más in-formación, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Santa al 408-722-8880.
OFICINA PARROQUIAL CERRADA La oficina Parroquial estará cerrada hasta Nue-vo aviso. Si tiene una alguna pregunta durante este tiempo en cual la oficina esta cerrado favor de enviarnos un correo electrónico a—
FORMACIÓN DE FAMILIAS EN LA FE Algunas familias de los niños que recibieron la Primera Comunión compartieron cómo ayuda-ran a sus hijos para que el Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristía sea un presente en sus vidas. Les compartimos palabras de la familia Agui-lar: “Como familia participar en las Misas de los domingos. Orar en familia, cumplir con los sa-cramentos que la Santa Madre iglesia nos re-gala y dar testimonio lo que Dios hace en nues-tras vidas.”
SACRIFICIO Hoy la Iglesia se centra en la Eucaristía. Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan la gran conexión que existe entre los sacrificios de sangre de la anti-güedad y el sacrificio incruento que ofrecemos ahora. La lectura del Éxodo describe un rito solem-ne para que los israelitas nunca olviden su pacto con Dios. La lectura de la Carta a los Hebreos nos lleva de los antiguos sacrificios de animales a los prime-ros esfuerzos para adorar al Dios vivo. Nuestro sacrificio es el Cuerpo y la Sangre del Hijo de Dios. A causa de Cristo tenemos una nueva alianza. El Evangelio según San Marcos relata la crea-ción de ese pacto, la conocida historia de la Última Cena. Si contrastamos la historia del sacrificio de animales que vemos aquí, se nos desafía a escu-char con nueva atención, para recordar el gran precio que pagó por nuestra salvación. Jesús dio su cuerpo y cada gota de su sangre por nosotros.
La Liturgia de la Palabra concluye con una oración de petición llamada Plegaria universal u Oración uni-versal. El pueblo la identifica como “Peticiones”, por-que son oraciones de petición que se dirigen a Dios en nombre de toda la Iglesia, rogándole “por la salva-ción de todos”. Estas oraciones siguen una estructura muy sencilla: Por y para, concluyendo con la fórmula: roguemos al Señor, a la que el pueblo responde, Te lo pedimos Señor o con otra respuesta semejante. Estas plegarias tienen un orden propio. Pedimos primero por las necesidades de la Iglesia, como institución; por los jefes de Estado y quienes gobiernan el mundo en to-dos sus niveles; por las personas que sufren cualquier tipo de opresión, sea económica, física, mental, de salud, de libertad de conciencia, de falta de expresión, de marginación, etcétera. El cuarto momento de esta oración está directamente enfocado a las necesidades de la comunidad local y, este es precisamente el mo-mento de recordar nuestros difuntos. Este es el mo-mento de presentar nuestras necesidades particula-res, sea en voz alta o en voz baja, según lo indique quien preside la litúrgica, sea eucarística o sacramen-tal. Estas plegarias pueden también cantarse de tal forma que favorezcan la participación del pueblo.
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EUCARISTÍA Y CRISIS Todos los cristianos lo sabemos. La eucaristía do-minical se puede convertir fácilmente en un "refugio religioso" que nos protege de la vida conflictiva en la que nos movemos a lo largo de la semana. Es ten-tador ir a misa para compartir una experiencia religi-osa que nos permite descansar de los problemas, tensiones y malas noticias que nos presionan por todas partes. A veces somos sensibles a lo que afecta a la dignidad de la celebración, pero nos pre-ocupa menos olvidarnos de las exigencias que en-traña celebrar la cena del Señor. Nos molesta que un sacerdote no se atenga estrictamente a la nor-mativa ritual, pero podemos seguir celebrando ruti-nariamente la misa, sin escuchar las llamadas del Evangelio. El riesgo siempre es el mismo: comulgar con Cristo en lo íntimo del corazón, sin preocuparnos de comulgar con los hermanos que sufren. Compartir el pan de la eucaristía e ignorar el hambre de millones de hermanos privados de pan, de justicia y de fu-turo. En los próximos años se pueden ir agravando los efectos de la crisis mucho más de lo que nos temíamos. La cascada de medidas que se dictan irán haciendo crecer entre nosotros una desigualdad injusta. Iremos viendo cómo personas de nuestro entorno más o menos cercano se van quedando a merced de un futuro incierto e imprevisible. Conoceremos de cerca inmigrantes privados de una asistencia sanitaria adecuada, enfermos sin saber cómo resolver sus problemas de salud o medicación, familias obligadas a vivir de la caridad, personas amenazadas por el desahucio, gente de-sasistida, jóvenes sin un futuro nada claro... No lo podremos evitar. O endurecemos nuestros hábitos egoístas de siempre o nos hacemos más solidarios. La celebración de la eucaristía en medio de esta sociedad en crisis puede ser un lugar de con-cienciación. Necesitamos liberarnos de una cultura individualista que nos ha acostumbrado a vivir pen-sando solo en nuestros propios intereses, para aprender sencillamente a ser más humanos. Toda la eucaristía está orientada a crear fraternidad. No es normal escuchar todos los domingos a lo largo del año el Evangelio de Jesús, sin reaccionar ante sus llamadas. No podemos pedir al Padre "el pan nues-tro de cada día" sin pensar en aquellos que tienen dificultades para obtenerlo. No podemos comulgar con Jesús sin hacernos más generosos y solidarios. No podemos darnos la paz unos a otros sin estar dispuestos a tender una mano a quienes están más solos e indefensos ante la crisis. José Antonio Pagola
CONFESIONES El Sacramento de la Reconciliación continua en nuestra parroquia el dia y horario de siempre, Sába-dos de 4 a 5 de la tarde. Los sacerdotes estan escu-chando confesiones en el área de en frente del tem-plo, les pedimos mantener la distancia de 2 metros del distanciamiento social.
MISA EN ESPAÑOL Y HORA SANTA Tenemos una misa en español los miercoles comenzando a las 6:30pm y adoracion al Santisimo Sacramento al terminar la misa. Tambien los Viernes al terminar la misa del dia de la mañana.. Venga a pasar un rato con el Señor.
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Discovering God in the Everyday
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Dear Parishioners, As you know, the Parish, Youth Ministry and Family Faith Formation offices closed a year ago on March 17th and remain closed until fur-ther notice. If you have questions, we are here to serve you remotely. Please email us -
ONLINE DONATIONS Many have asked about financial support and how to get your offertory envelopes to us. Although you can mail them to the office, we ask that you consid-er giving online. We need your financial support now more than ever. The online donation system we use is safe, secure and convenient. You can use credit cards, debit cards or direct transfer from your bank account. Please visit our website (www.stca.org) to donate now. We thank you for your continued support of our parish especially in these difficult times.
NEIGHBORS IN NEED
St. Vincent de Paul The St. Vincent de Paul Help Line (408-778-2928) is answered every day by parish volun-teers. Local people in need contact us for help with rent, utilities, food, gas, etc. This ministry is for everyone in the community, including YOU! Feel free to call if you need anything. In this COVID season call volume is high, mostly for help with rent, as so many have experienced economic hardship; but financial assistance is available, thanks to generous donations from parishioners and the community. If you’d like to help with a donation or as a Help Line volun-teer, it would be appreciated. Thank you to all who have been so thoughtful at this time of hardship.
Safe Car Park Hosts up to eight homeless households, living in their cars, at a site in town that offers show-ers, laundry, food, and most importantly, a dedi-cated case manager to help families clear up debt, improve job skills, and secure affordable housing. They can stay with us as long as they are working diligently on their case manage-ment plan. This health crisis has been a real setback for families in the program. Donations are welcome for ongoing needs. You can find a periodic updates for items requested by the families in the bulletin. Safe Park needs: a few hula hoops, 8 pillows, a few boxes of indi-vidual juices (like Capri Sun), Lysol wipes, 1 Swiffer mop with wet pads, 1 broom and 1 dustpan, 1 portable plug-in heater
Drop off items on the patio at the Safe Car Park located on the MH Bible Church property, 15055 Monterey Rd. Thank you SO much.
Monday Night Community Supper Serves 60-75 hot to-go meals during this time of “shelter in place” instead of our usual sit-down dinner. If you’d like to help, our dinner guests are sometimes in need of laundry soap. Dona-tions are appreciated. Also individual containers of juice, sports drink, sparkling water and bot-tled water are always welcome. You can drop off items at the back door of the Parish Center Kitchen on Mondays, 5-7pm. Contact Joe 408-781-3847 for more info. Thank you to all who have made donations. We are grateful.
NEIGHBORS IN NEED CONTINUED….
Reach Out Reach Out, our community's food pantry, located be-hind the Parish Center and staffed by volun-teers, provides food to many in need. At this time, some cans of hearty soups and boxes of Mac and cheese would be greatly appreciated. Your generosity has been amazing! Thank you! Donations may be dropped off at the Reach Out building M-F from 8:30 to 9:45 or 12:30-2:30pm if the morning isn't convenient. Due to Covid protocols we accept your donations outside the building. Thank you so very much.
Thank You to all who continue to support the parish and our Neighbors in Need
during these difficult times. Many blessings to all.
Welcome! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Name:__________________________________ Address:________________________________ City:____________________ Zip: ___________ Phone:_________________________________ Email: _________________________________
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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
God is great all the time, all the time, God is great!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adult: In what ways have you practiced the words of Jesus and been bread for others?
Child: What can you do to prepare to cele-brate Holy Communions with your parish fami-ly?
Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their mar-riage. Some experience coldness. Others expe-rience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even com-municate with their spouse about it. This pro-gram has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples ex-periencing difficulties in their marriage. For con-fidential information about or to register for the June Virtual Marriage Program beginning with a weekend on June 24-27, 2021 call 408-605-4998, email: [email protected] or visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.org
FEAST OF FAITH The Corpus Christi Procession
In the thirteenth century, a Belgian nun by the name of Juli-ana had a vision: she saw the full moon silvery and radiant ex-cept for one dark spot. The meaning of the vision was revealed to her: the moon was the Church’s liturgical year, the dark spot a missing feast in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. Today’s feast of Corpus Christi—the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—grew from Juliana’s vision. On this feast, many parishes observe the traditional Corpus Christi procession, giving honor to the Eucharist by carrying this greatest treasure out of the safety of our churches and into our streets. At the end of every Mass we are not just let out, we are sent forth, strengthened by the Eucharist, to be the Body of Christ in the world. The Corpus Christi procession is the dismis-sal writ large! We take Jesus with us, not only in our hearts, but carried in our midst and exposed in a monstrance. It is a public profession of faith and a blessing of the world. Jesus walks with us on these streets that we walk day after day, among those who know him but yearn to know him better, and among those who do not know him. The Eucharist is a mystery to be believed, to be celebrated—and to be lived.
St. Catherine School News APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022
Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are available on the school website, www.stcatherinemh.org, under the Admissions tab. If you are interested in having your child attend St. Catherine School, please complete an application. Assessments are given as spots become available. For more infor-mation, contact Jennifer Laws at [email protected] . The California Schools in the Diocese of San Jo-se, mindful of their mission to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and nation-al and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
During May we typically have a Parents’ Mass and May Crowing. Because of Covid re-
strictions we adjusted. Parents and most clas-ses joined us live streaming on their devices
from home or the classroom. Our third graders served as readers, both second and third grad-
ers crowned Mary and presented her with bouquets of flowers. For students who just
made their First Communion this was the first time they shared the Eucharist at a school
mass. What a blessing to celebrate Eucharist together!
“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary.
What we need is to love without getting tired. Be faithful in small
things because it is in them that your strength lies.”
― Mother Teresa
GRADUATION - CLASS OF 2021 In anticipation of graduation, 8th graders recent-ly participated in a class retreat and enjoyed a wonderful outdoor luncheon hosted by the 7th grade.
Graduation day was Friday, June 4th. It began with a Baccalaureate Mass immediately fol-lowed by commencement exercises. We wish our graduates Godspeed on their journey to high school. May Christ bless them abundantly and may they return to visit often! Please keep these graduates in your prayers over the next few months.
Ms. Esparza was presented with a colorful “bouquet” for walking 508 laps at the Walkathon. She walked for nine hours, one with each class.
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