Welcome to Santa Teresita Parish: Our hope is to bring Jesus Christ to life through our words and actions, by following the example of our patron Saint, Santa Teresita as she teaches us: at every moment, do what love requires, increasing our prayer life, living in the sacraments, and being hospitable. We hope that you feel the love, and presence of God as you join us in worship.

Bienvenido a la parroquia de Santa Teresita: Nuestra esperanza es dar vida a Jesucristo a través de nues‐tras palabras y acciones, siguiendo el ejemplo de nuestra patrona Santa Teresita, que nos enseña: en todo momento, haz lo que el amor requiera, aumentando nuestra vida de oración, vivir en los sacramentos y ser hospitalario. Esperamos que sientan el amor y la presencia de Dios al unirse con nosotros en la adoración.

Parish Staff: Pastor: Rev. Stephen Schack Secretary: Veronica Renteria

Ministry Coordinator: Ricky Renteria

Office Hours: Open Monday — Friday 8:30a ‐ 4:30p Closed for lunch from 12noon to 1p

Office is closed on Saturday & Sunday Email:

Parish: santa_teresita@dphx.org Ricky: rrenteria@stcaz.com

Veronica: vrenteria@stcaz.com

Mass Schedule: Monday — No Mass

Tues, Wed (English) — 8:00 am Thursday — No Mass

Friday (Spanish) — 8:00 am Saturday Vigil (English) — 5:30 pm

Sunday (Spanish) — 7 and 9 am Sunday (English) — 11:00 am Holy Days — As Announced

Confessions:

Saturday — 4p‐5p

Additional Numbers: St. Vincent de Paul

(623) 466‐8856 All other assistance

(623) 344‐7267 (Only English spoken)

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Office: 623-583-8183 | Office Fax: 623-583-2963 |Website: www.stcaz.com

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Pray for the sick—Lord, we lift up all those who are facing illness today. We ask that you would bring healing, comfort and peace to their bodies. Calm their fears and let them experience the healing power of

Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen

Orar por los enfermos—Señor, levantamos a todos aquellos que enfrentan enfermedades hoy. Le pedi-mos que traiga sanación, consuelo y paz a sus cuerpos. Calma sus miedos y deja que experimenten el

poder curativo de tu amor. En el nombre de Jesus. Amén

June 21, 2020 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, June 21, 2020 7a † Jesus Luna 9a Trinidad Hernandez Sr. 11a Parishioner's of Santa Teresita Monday, June 22, 2020 No Mass Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8a Pastoral Mass Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8a In Thanksgiving Thursday, June 25, 2020 No Mass Friday, June 26, 2020 8a Pastoral Mass Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:30p Pastoral Mass

To request a Mass Inten on for a friend or loved one please call or come by our office. Para solicitar una misa para un amigo o ser querido,

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The psalmist cries out to God, “Lord, in your great love, answer me.” In each of our readings today, there is movement from darkness and despair to trusting in God as our source of salvation. Jeremiah sounds almost a madman as he de-scribes the evil and vileness that surrounds him. In the midst of that terror, he professes his faith in God. Similarly, in Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, we are reminded that one man, Jesus Christ, came into the world for the sake of many, to overcome the evil and sin that have been prevalent since Adam. In Mark, Jesus calls us from fear, sin, and darkness to live in the light. He reminds us that we are not alone and how very precious each of us is in the eyes of God. Indeed, God hears our cries! DO NOT BE AFRAID In our world today, it seems there are many things to make us fearful. We can become distraught over personal finances, relationships, poor choices our children are making, issues with jobs, the changing climate, the way our parish is being run, or a zillion other things. The problems may not even be evil but may be simply life and all its challenges. But these struggles are real, and sometimes we seek unhealthy solutions. Many people suffer with issues of anxiety and depres-sion, and fear leads others to addiction as a means of coping. In our Gospel today, God lovingly calls us beyond that darkness to light. YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN MANY SPARROWS Sometimes we look for very complex answers when a simple promise or solution is right in front of us. As I am writing and looking out the window, I see half a dozen little birds sitting in a bush. Their presence is a reminder to me of God’s love and care for each and every one of us. If something that seems so insignificant or incidental is known by God, how much more are we loved and cared for! Take a moment, look at the world around you, breathe, take it in, and ask God for the help you need. Turn matters over and place your trust in a loving God. Remember, though, Jesus seldom heals without some sort of action on our part. When you have given your concern over to God, other concrete steps may be necessary. Is it time to schedule an appointment with a professional? Time to name an issue? Or time for the sacrament of reconciliation? Evil’s power comes from remaining in the darkness. When we no longer close ourselves off or suffer alone but share our concerns with someone, we can begin to grow and heal and move past them. It is seldom magical or instantaneous. It is a long arduous process. But we hold on to the simple reminder, “You are worth more than many sparrows!” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Cer ficates for recep on of sacraments will be made upon request. Please call our office

623-583-8183

Los cer ficados para la recepción de los sacra-

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llame a nuestra oficina al 623-583-8183.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Re 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Sal 60 (59):3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Martes: 2 Re 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Sal 48 (47):2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Miércoles: Vigilia: Jer 1:4-10; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pe 1:8-12; Lc 1:5-17 Día: Is 49:1-6; Sal 139 (138):1-3, 13-15; Hch 13:22-26; Lc 1:57-66, 80 Jueves: 2 Re 24:8-17; Sal 79 (78):1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Viernes: 2 Re 25:1-12; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Sábado: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Sal 74 (73):1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:5-17 Domingo: 2 Re 4:8-11, 14-16a; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

21 de junio de 2020 Duodécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

¡NO TENGAS MIEDO! En nuestro mundo actual, parece que hay muchas cosas que nos hacen temerosos. Podemos ponernos angustiados por nuestras finanzas personales, relaciones, decisiones mediocres que nuestros hijos hacen, problemas en el trabajo, el cambio climático, la manera en que nuestra parroquia es administrada o un millón de otras cosas. Los problemas quizá ni siquiera son malos, sino que solo es la vida y todos sus cambios. Pero estas dificultades son auténticas y algunas veces buscamos soluciones malsanas. Muchas personas sufren problemas de ansiedad y depresión, y la angustia lleva a otras hacia la adicción como una forma de enfrentarlas. En el Evangelio de hoy, Dios amorosamente nos llama de la oscuridad profunda a la luz. ERES MÁS VALIOSO QUE LOS PÁJAROS Algunas veces buscamos respuestas complejas cuando una solución simple está frente a nosotros. Al estar escribiendo y viendo por la ventana, veo la mitad de una docena de pájaros pequeños parados en un arbusto. Su presencia nos recuer-da al amor de Dios y su cuidado por cada uno de nosotros. Si algo que parece tan insignificante o fortuito lo conoce Dios, ¡cuánto más nosotros somos amados y cuidados! Toma un momento, mira el mundo alrededor tuyo, respira, inha-la, y pide la ayuda de Dios en tus necesidades. Dale vuelta a ese asunto y pon tu confianza en un Dios amoroso. Recuerda, sin embargo, Jesús pocas veces sana sin algún tipo de acción de nuestra parte. Cuando pongas tus pre-ocupaciones en las manos de Dios, quizá pueden ser necesarios otros pasos. ¿Es tiempo de sacar una cita con un profe-sional? ¿Hora de ponerle nombre al problema? ¿O es el tiempo para confesarse en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación? La fuerza del mal surge por permanecer en la oscuridad. Cuando ya no nos cerramos o sufrimos solos, sino que com-partimos nuestras preocupaciones con alguien, podemos empezar a crecer, sanar y empezar a superarlos. Rara vez es mágico o instantáneo. Es un proceso prologado y difícil. Pero nos aferramos a un recordatorio sencillo, “¡tú eres más valioso que muchos pájaros!” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

"Fear no one," Jesus says. He is talking about fearing those who per-secute you for your faith. In the verses before this Gospel passage, he tries to prepare us for that persecution and says that since it was done to him (Jesus), it would be done to his followers. But he triumphed over his persecutors; they could not stop him. And that is what he promises us. We cannot be destroyed as long as we keep that faith. Now the best way to keep that faith is to give it away. That sounds like a paradox, but it means that when we spread the faith, our faith grows, too. And when we allow others to share their faith with us, we are encouraged and supported. Sometimes we may hesitate to talk about our faith. That is the only thing to fear: not Satan's power, but our weakness. That's why Jesus said whoever denies him will be denied by him. Yet Jesus died for our sins, so even they cannot destroy us if we turn back to the Lord. So thank him for his forgiveness, but don't forget to spread the news that you are forgiven. You might give someone else the courage to come back to the Lord, and so score another victory for faith over fear. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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