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St. Cecilia Church ~ Iglesia Santa Cecilia

5105 SW Franklin Avenue, Beaverton, Or 97005 Phone:(503) 644-2619 Fax: (503) 626-7204 Web Site: www.stceciliachurch.org

Third Sunday of Lent ~ March 24, 2019

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00pm (Vigil) ~ 7:00pm (Vigil – Spanish)

SUNDAY: 7:30am ~ 9:00am ~ 10:45am ~ 12:30pm ~ 2:30pm (Spanish)

WEEKDAYS : Monday through Saturday 8:00am

CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES: Saturday/Sabado 8:40am - 10:00am ~ 3:30pm - 4:40pm

PARISH

Rev. Cary Reniva, Pastor Rev. Brent Crowe, Parochial Vicar: Adult Faith Programs Baptisms Deacon Bill Richardson, Hispanic Ministry Cheryl Motal, Office Coordinator, ext. 160 Jossie Torres-Jurado, Hispanic Assistant, ext. 161: Religious Education Spanish Baptisms

Quinceañeras Jim Cassinelli, Business Manager, ext. 164 Shelly Schultheis, Accountant, ext. 162 Michelle Hallett, ext. 178: Development Parish Events Coordinator Armatus—Called to Protect Aimee Henley, ext. 163: Early Childhood Faith Formation Amy Maris-Volf, Elem. Faith Form., ext. 172 Amanda Jewett, ext. 171: Youth & Young Adult Coordinator Confirmation Joye Boone, ext. 170: Welcome Ministry Ministry to Homebound Wualder Morales, Maintenance

SCHOOL

Sue Harris, Principal Tami McIntyre, Registrar, ext. 110

Office Hours: Monday—Thursday,

8:30am to noon; 1 to 5pm

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PASTOR’S CORNER

SECOND CHANCES

The strong message of repentance in the Gospel this weekend cannot be missed. It may

sound harsh, but Christ is very clear with the end result of non-repentance: “I tell you, if you

do not repent, you will perish.” Those are the exact words of Jesus in the Gospel this weekend. It’s not a

threat, but the truth spoken in love to someone whom God does not want to lose. To perish or to lose eternal

life is not a consequence of God’s severity or punishment, but a willful decision on the part of the person who

wants to be in the darkness rather than in the light. God always desires the best for us, but he cannot force us to

love him. If one chooses to be in the darkness, God cannot force him/her to be in the light. And, as experience

tells us, we cannot be at two places at the same time. One has to make an informed and conscious decision

where one wants to belong.

But, despite our own transgressions, God does not have a “one strike, you are done or out” policy. As

the Psalmist in the readings this weekend sings: “the Lord is kind and merciful.” In the parable in the Gospel

today, Jesus recounts the story of a fig tree that the owner wanted to cut down because it hasn’t borne fruit for

three years, but the gardener convinced him to give it another chance while he cultivates the ground around it

and fertilizes it so that it may bear fruit in the future. This parable speaks of second chances and new

opportunities that God gives us whenever we are that fig tree that doesn’t bear fruit. The Church is that willing

“gardener” that wants to cultivate the ground around us by directing us to the right path, helping us to navigate

the ways of the Gospel, and “fertilizing” us with the sacraments where we grow in virtues, which hopefully

will help us to bear fruits in the end.

What aspects in your life right now need to bear fruit? Who is the gardener who can help you bear

fruit? Or, who is that person whom you can be a gardener to, helping that person to bear fruit? – Fr. Cary

ST. CECILIA PRAYER ALERT

You may start a prayer alert by calling one of the

three following team leaders:

Ann Vhay-------------------------------(503) 643-3201

Joye Boone-------- ---------------------(503) 645-7021

Margie Gallant------------------------ (503) 848-3704

If you would like to join us in this ministry,

please call any one of the above.

Contemplative Prayer Group

Meets on April 13th & 27th in the Parish Center—

NE Conference Room, 3:15 to 4:45pm.

Includes periods of silent centering prayer,

Lectio Divina, and Welcoming Prayer.

For additional information, contact

Marylyn Klesh at 503-866-2478

SPRING NEW BEGINNINGS!

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Place your items for St. Vincent de Paul

in the barrels at the main entrance to the

church and the West annex door

Needed This Week

STOVE TOP STUFFING MIX

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is quite clear in his

message: “bear fruit or be cut down.” This Lent,

we are called to cultivate and fertilize our spiritual

lives through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Through your almsgiving, you are performing a

good work—far greater than you think. Know

that your nickel, dime or quarter is multiplied by

the coins placed by others in the St. Vincent

de Paul collection.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 23rd 5:00pm †John L. Moore--Josephine 7:00pm Int. Enrique Perez—Carmen Dueñas Sunday, March 24th 7:30am †Gerald B. Ricard—Rosilyn Ricard 9:00am Int. Patricia King-Hanson--Friend 10:45am Int. St. Cecilia Staff--Friend 12:30pm Int. Family of Lucille Kaye—Lucille Kaye 2:30pm People of St. Cecilia Monday, March 25th 8:00am †Joseph Eckert—Mary Whitney Tuesday, March 26th 8:00am †Maria H. Pham—Nguyen Family Wednesday, March 27th 8:00am Int. St. Jude Guild Members Thursday, March 28th 8:00am †Ann LaMarte—Kuball Family Friday, March 29th 8:00am †John Lee—Judy Winczewski Saturday, March 30th 8:00am †Ky Long Nguyen--Family

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Tom Eyer (503) 804-0398

We ask each parishioner to pray the following

Petition to God:

“That, like Moses, young people will enter more

deeply into conversation with the Lord in prayer

as they seek to discover their vocations in Christ,”

We pray to the Lord.

Ushers Needed! We need two ushers at the 10:45 Mass on

Sundays. If you are interested, please speak

with an usher or call Jim Cassinelli

at 503-644-2619 x164.

Kay Kreutzer;

Bonita Mendoza Dalmacio;

Teresa Klassen (Liebertz);

Romy Manondo;

Daniel Farrell;

Baby Girl Boone

Bookkeeper Position

St. Cecilia Church and School in Beaverton,

Oregon is seeking a Bookkeeper. Qualified

candidate must be experienced in and enjoy data

entry. Good organizational skills and ability to

professionally and positively interact with parish

community and general public required.

Experience in QuickBooks, Excel, Word and

ADP payroll preferred. Catholic preferred.

Responsible for AP, AR, Payroll, financial

statements, parishioner database and

contributions.

Work schedule: Monday-Thursday,

8:30am to 5:00pm.

This position is eligible for medical and

retirement benefits.

See the full job description at

www.stceciliachurch.org.

If interested, send cover letter and resume to

Jim Cassinelli jcassinelli@stceciliachurch.org

by April 15th.

GOD BLESS FR. CARY & FR. BRENT!!

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The Church gives us three practices of LENT—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—

to help us prepare to receive whatever God wants to give us. These practices are a signal to God and to

ourselves that we know we need God in our lives. Lent helps us act first and then gain the

motivation to change our lives.

Prayer . . . Attend daily Mass or come to Friday Stations of the Cross

Abstinence and Fasting . . . All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on

Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

To fast means to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken for good health, but together they should not be greater

than a full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids (including coffee, milk and fruit juices) are allowed.

Almsgiving . . . Try to put aside $1 each day or $8 each week for the 40 days of Lent for Outreach Ministries of our Parish: Our Partner

Parish-Saint Alexander Catholic Church in Cornelius, St. Vincent de Paul, and our Social Concerns Ministry.

Please look for your weekly Lenten envelopes mailed in the regular mail packet.

A special collection will be taken on Palm Sunday for those who do not use envelopes.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

Friday’s During Lent

6:30pm: Adoration,

Stations of the Cross and

Benediction in the Church

Friday’s During Lent

Lenten Soup Supper

5-6:30pm ~ Parish Center

ST. CECILIA’S LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE ~ Thursday, April 11, 2019 ~ 7pm

Please pray for RCIA Catechumens and Candidates, presented to Archbishop Sample

on March 10, 2019, as they continue their faith journey to the Easter Vigil!

Catechumens

Gustavo Huesca Barajas ~ Kiara Beveridege ~ Jelani Evans ~ Lawrence Lee ~

Joshua Parker ~ Erick Perez ~ Marcus Skourtes ~ Tara Wood ~ Tammy Wu

Candidates

Barbara Apilado ~ David Childress ~ Michelle Garcia Cruz ~ Arica Du Pierre ~

Jose Flores ~ Janice Romano ~ Lorin Torres ~ Amy Wood ~ Tabitha Wood

HAPPY MARCH ANNIVERSARIES!

Donald & Deborah Keller, March 5, 36 years

Barry & Corazon Franklin, March 14, 27 years

John & Norma Younie, March 26, 68 years

MEN’S (Ages 18 +) BASKETBALL

Sunday nights, 6:30pm, Activity Center

March 24 & 31.

Organizer is Mike Droessler, mikedbball@gmail.com

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All classes meet in the St. Cecilia School Library

after the 9am Mass

??’s—Contact Mike & Peggy Flanigan

503-524-6922 or mikefrcia@gmail.com

RCIA CALENDAR

March 24 ~ 9am-1:00pm:

RCIA Retreat at Loyola Retreat Center

March 31 ~ The Lord’s Prayer / The Creed

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

WHAT ARE THE

EXTRAORDINARY GRACES

THAT CAN ONLY BE

OBTAINED ON

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY?

Complete forgiveness of sins and punishment!!

HOW CAN I RECEIVE EXTRAORDINARY GRACES

ON DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY?

To receive the ocean of graces the Lord promised on

Divine Mercy Sunday, the only condition is to receive Holy

Communion worthily on that day by making a good confession

in preparation and living in such a way that you remain in the

state of grace to be able to receive that Holy Communion with

great trust in His Divine Mercy. Through the promise to grant

complete forgiveness of sins and punishment on the Divine

Mercy Sunday, our Lord asked St. Faustina to be sure to

perform acts of mercy and to come to Him in Holy Communion

with great trust in His mercy.

“Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but

there must also be acts of mercy” (Diary, 742).

“The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel

only, and that is trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will

receive” (Diary, 1578).

Our Lord’s promise to grant complete forgiveness of sins

and punishment to those who having gone to Confession,

receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday is based on

private revelation approved by the Church. The faithful are

always free to accept it. Non-acceptance, however, cannot be

based on a doubt in the efficacy of the Eucharist, Christ’s true

presence, which is the source and summit of Christian life and

holiness.

The grace of the complete remission of sins and punishment

is theologically possible and does not contradict revealed

teaching.

DO I HAVE TO RECEIVE COMMUNION AND CONFESSION

ON THE ACTUAL DAY OR VIGIL?

Communion, yes. Confession, no.

Cardinal Macharski, the Archbishop of St. Faustina’s own

archdiocese of Krakow, Poland, wrote a pastoral letter to all his

priests on January 30, 1985, on how to prepare for and celebrate

Divine Mercy Sunday. In it, he said that all of Lent should be a

preparation to celebrate Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday

worthily. The Sacrament of Reconciliation should be received

sometime in Lent, not put off until the last minute (Holy Week).

We go to Confession with the intention of repentance and to

amend our lives, and we should live in such a way as to be

worthy to receive Holy Eucharist. If we have any venial sins,

a good Act of Contrition will take away those sins.

Celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday in Your Parish

c 2007 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

of the B.V.M. version 2.0

Come experience Jesus’ mercy as we pray The Chaplet of

Divine Mercy, Mondays at 7pm in the Adoration Chapel.

"The Knights of Columbus request your help in

creating a RCIA Lending Library. Each family

may donate that special book or two--please no

more than two books per family-- to help

Inquirers with spiritual development and our

Catholic experience. Please drop them off at the

Parish Office Mailroom in the RCIA bin labeled

Lending Library. Thank you."

VISITING THE SICK/HOMEBOUND, or as we at

St. Cecilia call it , Communion Visitor, is one of the

oldest ministries in the Church. From the earliest days

of home services, the "ministers" would take the

Blessed Bread to those unable to attend. It continued as

a practice when church buildings were built. The

tradition continued with Deacons who would visit with

food and the Eucharist. Our Church today recognizes

this ministry as one of its most important. The

"Extra-ordinary Minister to the Sick" is the Face of the

Parish, the living witness that the community of faith

and worship has not forgotten the absent sick, the

invisible elderly or the unseen sufferers.

During Lent, we dig deep into our hearts to find new

ways to love and serve the Lord through service and

prayer. Do you have 1 extra hour a week to share, to

give that service, with companionship and faith to a

fellow parishioner. We need one-on-one home visitors,

care center Communion service leaders, and team

members for group visitation.

Contact Joye Boone at the parish office for more

information: 503-644-2619 ext 170 or

jboone@stceciliachurch.org

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Respect Life

Mary Rigert (503) 888-8179

As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, Abby Johnson was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women on their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman's right to choose led her to become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed in, until the day she saw something that changed everything. www.unplannedfilm.com UNPLANNED will be at Regal Bridgeport Village beginning March 28. Mary Rigert has seen a screening of UNPLANNED. It is

riveting with Abby’s true story that shows the lies and the manipulation of Planned Parenthood with the ‘clients’ thinking the abortion will remove the ‘problem’. The physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological pain of abortion for babies, women, men and families is clearly illustrated. It is rated “R” because the beginning and the ending part of the abortion procedure is included. Check with Mary for more information. "After seeing Abby's transformation from running a Planned Parenthood clinic to joining our efforts to help women and save lives, I believe that anyone can change their mind on abortion." Shawn Carney, Campaign Director, 40 Days for Life.

Upcoming Events in the Archdiocese

3/6-4/14 ~ 40 Days for Life: How Can I Get Involved? Pray: a Hail Mary, a decade of the Rosary or other prayer

are ideas of things to be done in solidarity with the vigil. AND/OR Fast: Eat a smaller meal, don’t eat between meals or skip a dessert are some ideas of things to be done in solidarity with the vigil. AND/OR Witness at Lovejoy Surgicenter (see more details above).

4/6 ~ Oregon Right to Life Conference, Together We Advocate, will be held at Rolling Hills Community

Church, 3550 SW Borland Road, Tualatin from 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM including lunch. Early Bird discounts end March 31. To register, go totogetherweadvocate.com.

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Elementary Faith Formation Believers grades K-2; Disciples grades 3-5

Meet Sunday Mornings 10:15-11:30am

Amy Maris-Volf, ext. 172 amaris-volf@stceciliachurch.org

First Eucharist Preparation SEEKERS — Grades 2-5 — English Program

Coordinator: Amy Maris-Volf, 503-644-2619 ext. 172 amaris-volf@stceciliachurch.org

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MARCH 24, 2019

FIRST READING ~ EXODUS 3:1-8A, 13-15

Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. Leading the flock across the desert, he

came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There an angel of the LORD appeared to Moses in fire flaming out of a bush. As

he looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, “I must go

over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not burned.”

When the LORD saw him coming over to look at it more closely, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses!

Moses!” He answered, “Here I am.” God said, “Come no nearer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place

where you stand is holy ground. I am the God of your fathers, “ he continued, “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,

the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. But the LORD said, “I have witnessed the

affliction of my people in Egypt and have heard their cry of complaint against their slave drivers, so I know well what

they are suffering. Therefore I have come down to rescue them from the hands of the Egyptians and lead them out of

that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey.”

Moses said to God, “But when I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ if

they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what am I to tell them?” God replied, “I am who am.” Then he added, “This is what

you shall tell the Israelites: I AM sent me to you.”

God spoke further to Moses, “Thus shall you say to the Israelites: The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of

Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.

“This is my name forever; thus am I to be remembered through all generations.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM ~ PSALM 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11

The Lord is kind and merciful.

SECOND READING ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-6, 10-12

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and all passed through

the sea, and all of them were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. All ate the same spiritual food, and all

drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from a spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was the Christ.

Yet God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the desert.

These things happened as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil things, as they did. Do not grumble as some

of them did, and suffered death by the destroyer. These things happened to them as an example, and they have been

written down as a warning to us, upon whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing

secure should take care not to fall.

GOSPEL ~ LUKE 13:1-9

Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus

said to them in reply, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all

other Galileans? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! Or those eighteen

people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than everyone else

who lived in Jerusalem? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!"

And he told them this parable: "There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came

in search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener, 'For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this

fig tree but have found none. So cut it down. Why should it exhaust the soil?' He said to him in reply, 'Sir, leave it for

this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut

it down.'"

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MINISTERIO HISPANO - PARROQUIA SANTA CECILIA, BEAVERTON Sacerdotes: P. Cary Reniva y P. Brent Crowe

Coordinador: Diácono Bill Richardson

Secretaria: Jossie Tor res-Jurado Teléfono oficina: 503-644-2619, Ext. 161 o Ext. 176

Horas de oficina en español: de Lunes a Jueves de 2:00 a 5:00 PM

TERCER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA ~ MARZO 24, 2019

¿ES QUE MI HIGUERA ESTÁ DANDO FRUTO?

La lectura del evangelio de hoy contiene no una ni dos, sino que TRES llamados fuertes a la conversión de

vida. Los dos primeros tienen que ver con grupos de personas que fallecieron en circunstancias trágicas, y la

advertencia del Señor que esto no indica EN ABSOLUTO que ellos eran más culpables o pecadores que

otros.

El tercer ejemplo, en forma de parábola, trata de una higuera que no está produciendo nada, y que está

en la lista para ser cortada y eliminada. Por pura misericordia, el viñador desea darle una ÚLTIMA

OPORTUNIDAD para reaccionar y evitar esa muerte. Los oyentes de Jesús saben que les está dirigiendo la

llamada a ellos para CAMBIAR Y CONVERTIRSE mientras todavía hay tiempo, pues ellos son

precisamente como la higuera.

¿Estamos escuchando nosotros ese mismo llamado?

LA VIRGEN MARÍA NOS GUÍA HOY

En sus apariciones, la Santísima Virgen María nos anima a aprovechar este TIEMPO SAGRADO de

cuaresma con más oración, con ayuno, y con confesión.

Un ayuno muy bueno que recomienda es el de solamente PAN Y AGUA los días miércoles y viernes.

Puesto que ella sabe muy bien lo que necesitamos para acercarnos a su Hijo y caminar con Él, nos conviene

poner atención a sus palabras. Nos asegura que, sin ayuno, Reconciliación (el sacramento de la Confesión),

y el ROSARIO, NO nos vamos a poder liberar de nuestras adicciones, nuestros pecados de impureza,

nuestros matrimonios atormentados, etc.

JÓVENES: “CAMINANDO CON JESÚS Y MARÍA”

Hay un nuevo GRUPO JUVENIL en Santa Cecilia. Jóvenes, de edades de 13 y 17 años, se reúnen, en el

salón de la chimenea del Centro Parroquial.

El plan es de seguir las reuniones en el mismo horario, de 7 a 9 PM los viernes, y todos los jóvenes de la

parroquia están invitados a participar. Los padres están invitados a traer a sus hijos para inscribirlos en el

grupo a partir de las 6:45 PM.

EXPERIENCIAS DOLOROSAS DE ABORTO

“El Viñedo de Raquel” es un lugar seguro en el que puede renovar, reconstruir y redimir su corazón roto

por el aborto. Es un retiro de fin de semana. Puede ayudarle a encontrar su voz interior… para

experimentar a un nivel profundo, el amor y la compasión de Dios. Salga de la trampa de estar

constantemente enojado/a consigo mismo y con otros.

“El Viñedo de Raquel” es una terapia para el alma.

LA SIGUIENTE PLÁTICA DE BAUTISMO para PADRES Y PADRINOS será el sábado, 13 DE ABRIL,

a las 10 AM. El primer paso en el proceso es pasar a la oficina parroquial para inscribir al niño con su acta

de nacimiento.

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TERCER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA ~ MARZO 24, 2019 (continuado)

¿ESTÁ ADICTO A LA PORNOGRAFÍA?

Las estadísticas sobre el enorme número de personas que se encuentran con una adicción a mirar

pornografía es ALARMANTE. La facilidad con que uno lo puede hacer (desde su teléfono o computadora),

sin que nadie se dé cuenta, está ayudando a promover una sociedad y cultura sin ningún respeto por la

dignidad humana, lo sagrado del matrimonio, y la pureza sexual.

Estamos permitiendo la corrupción de nuestra juventud, y haciendo prácticamente imposible el poder

tener un matrimonio con respeto mutuo, comunicación sana y abierta, y unión de espíritu. Necesitamos

hablar sobre esto en familia, y luchar muy fuerte contra esta plaga que afecta a jóvenes y mayores.

Si usted está mirando pornografía y encuentra muy difícil dejarlo, confiésese, y busque ayuda. La

oración ante el Santísimo es extremadamente poderosa. No permita que este vicio le robe la paz y destruya

su vida y su espíritu.

AYUDA PARA LOS ANCIANITOS

En el amor de Cristo se les hace una invitación para hacer una obra de misericordia, al empezar LA

CUARESMA. Lo pueden hacer adoptando a un abuelito (o abuelita) de la CASA SIMEÓN en Jalisco,

México. Ellos necesitan medicamentos, comida, y ropa; solo viven de nuestra caridad. Busque el flyer en la

iglesia para información adicional.

SABADO, MARZO 30 RETIRO DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN 9 a 12

PROGRAMA DE FORMACIÓN PARA SERVIDORES

Por los últimos 10 años, se ha ofrecido en nuestra arquidiócesis un programa de formación para beneficio

de servidores en diferentes parroquias y ministerios. Muchos han aprovechado este programa de 2 años –

con un taller una vez al mes – con presentaciones de diferentes maestros sobre aspectos fundamentales de

nuestra tradición católica.

El curso comienza en marzo (último sábado del mes) y concluye en noviembre. Si está sirviendo en algún

ministerio parroquial y quiere profundizar más en su fe y su conocimiento de la nuestra Iglesia y sus

enseñanzas, puede obtener información en la oficina parroquial, o hablando con el Diácono Bill. Los talleres

se ofrecen en la parroquia St . Anthony en Tigard, una vez al mes, de 9 a 4 PM.

GRACIAS AL GRUPO “JESÚS, AMIGO”

… por sus esfuerzos y su buen trabajo. Agradecemos la oportunidad para bendecir sus labores y rezar

por ustedes.

MENSAJE MARIANO

“¡Queridos hijos! Los invito a estar conmigo en oración, en este tiempo de gracia, cuando las tinieblas

luchan contra la luz. Oren, hijitos, confiésense y comiencen una vida nueva en la gracia. Decídanse por Dios

y Él los guiará a la santidad, y la cruz será para ustedes signo de victoria y de esperanza. Siéntanse

orgullosos de ser bautizados y sean agradecidos en su corazón de ser parte del plan de Dios. ¡Gracias por

haber respondido a mi llamado!” Marzo 25, 2018

NUESTRO OFERTORIO

Esta son las cantidades que aportamos en las Misas de español:

3/10/19 $2,375 3/3/19 $2,346 2/24/19 $2,450

GRACIAS por su continua generosidad y par ticipación en el tr abajo del Señor .

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III DOMINGO DE CUARESMA ~ 24 DE MARZO 2019

PRIMERA LECTURA ~ EX 3, 1-8a. 13-15 En aquellos días, Moisés pastoreaba el rebaño de su suegro, Jetró, sacerdote de Madián. En cierta ocasión llevó el rebaño más

allá del desierto, hasta el Horeb, el monte de Dios, y el Señor se le apareció en una llama que salía de un zarzal. Moisés

observó con gran asombro que la zarza ardía sin consumirse y se dijo: “Voy a ver de cerca esa cosa tan extraña, por qué la

zarza no se quema”.

Viendo el Señor que Moisés se había desviado para mirar, lo llamó desde la zarza: “¡Moisés, Moisés!” Él respondió: “Aquí

estoy”. Le dijo Dios: “¡No te acerques! Quítate las sandalias, porque el lugar que pisas es tierra sagrada”. Y añadió: “Yo soy

el Dios de tus padres, el Dios de Abraham, el Dios de Isaac y el Dios de Jacob”.

Entonces Moisés se tapó la cara, porque tuvo miedo de mirar a Dios. Pero el Señor le dijo: “He visto la opresión de mi pueblo

en Egipto, he oído sus quejas contra los opresores y conozco bien sus sufrimientos. He descendido para librar a mi pueblo de

la opresión de los egipcios, para sacarlo de aquellas tierras y llevarlo a una tierra buena y espaciosa, una tierra que mana leche

y miel”.

Moisés le dijo a Dios: “Está bien. Me presentaré a los hijos de Israel y les diré: ‘El Dios de sus padres me envía a ustedes’;

pero cuando me pregunten cuál es su nombre, ¿qué les voy a responder?”

Dios le contestó a Moisés: “Mi nombre es Yo-soy”; y añadió: “Esto les dirás a los israelitas: ‘Yo-soy me envía a ustedes’.

También les dirás: ‘El Señor, el Dios de sus padres, el Dios de Abraham, el Dios de Isaac, el Dios de Jacob, me envía a

ustedes’. Éste es mi nombre para siempre. Con este nombre me han de recordar de generación en generación”.

SALMO RESPONSORIAL ~ SALMO 102, 1-2. 3-4. 6-7. 8 y 11

El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso.

SEGUNDA LECTURA ~ 1 COR 10, 1-6. 10-12

Hermanos: No quiero que olviden que en el desierto nuestros padres estuvieron todos bajo la nube, todos cruzaron el Mar

Rojo y todos se sometieron a Moisés, por una especie de bautismo en la nube y en el mar. Todos comieron el mismo alimento

milagroso y todos bebieron de la misma bebida espiritual, porque bebían de una roca espiritual que los acompañaba, y la roca

era Cristo. Sin embargo, la mayoría de ellos desagradaron a Dios y murieron en el desierto.

Todo esto sucedió como advertencia para nosotros, a fin de que no codiciemos cosas malas como ellos lo hicieron. No

murmuren ustedes como algunos de ellos murmuraron y perecieron a manos del ángel exterminador. Todas estas cosas les

sucedieron a nuestros antepasados como un ejemplo para nosotros y fueron puestas en las Escrituras como advertencia para

los que vivimos en los últimos tiempos. Así pues, el que crea estar firme, tenga cuidado de no caer.

EVANGELIO ~ LUCAS 13, 1-9

En aquel tiempo, algunos hombres fueron a ver a Jesús y le contaron que Pilato había mandado matar a unos galileos,

mientras estaban ofreciendo sus sacrificios. Jesús les hizo este comentario: “¿Piensan ustedes que aquellos galileos, porque les

sucedió esto, eran más pecadores que todos los demás galileos? Ciertamente que no; y si ustedes no se arrepienten, perecerán

de manera semejante. Y aquellos dieciocho que murieron aplastados por la torre de Siloé, ¿piensan acaso que eran más

culpables que todos los demás habitantes de Jerusalén? Ciertamente que no; y si ustedes no se arrepienten, perecerán de

manera semejante”.

Entonces les dijo esta parábola: “Un hombre tenía una higuera plantada en su viñedo; fue a buscar higos y no los encontró.

Dijo entonces al viñador: ‘Mira, durante tres años seguidos he venido a buscar higos en esta higuera y no los he encontrado.

Córtala. ¿Para qué ocupa la tierra inútilmente?’ El viñador le contestó: ‘Señor, déjala todavía este año; voy a aflojar la tierra

alrededor y a echarle abono, para ver si da fruto. Si no, el año que viene la cortaré’ ”.

ORACIÓN A SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestro amparo contra las perversidades y asechanzas del demonio.

Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes, y tú, príncipe de la milicia celestial, arroja al infierno con el divino poder a Satanás y a

los otros espíritus malignos que andan dispersos por el mundo para la perdición de las almas. AMEN.

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Music for 2:30pm Spanish Mass

Como el Padre me amó

Como el Padre me amó

Yo os he amado.

Permaneced en mi amor,

Permaneced en mi amor. (bis)

Si guardais mis palabras

Y como hermanos os amais,

Compartireis con alegría

El don de la fraternidad.

Si os poneis en camino

Sirviendo siempre a la verdad,

Fruto daréis en abundancia;

Mi amor se manifestará.

No veréis amor tan grande

Como aquél que os mostré.

Yo doy la vida por vosotros,

Amad como yo os amé.

Si hacéis lo que os mando

Y os queréis de corazón,

Compartiréis mi pleno gozo

De amar como Él me amo.

Préstale tus labios

Hay una palabra que quedó sembrada

pero necesita su cultivador

Préstale tus labios y verás el fruto

de cuidar la vida con tu Creador

Guarda un minute de silencio santo

abre un momento para la oración

goza de la entrega como quien recibe

Y al dar la vida se te hará canción

Estribillo

Préstale tus labios a Cristo

y dale tu vida también

El que de la nada te hizo

por cada talento da cien

Faltan muchos hombres por reconoierle

Otros le han oido, pero lo rechazan

No te quedes quieto, mira el horizonte

Se de los que piensan y después se lanzan

Dobla tus rodillas ante el Padre vivo

Como se postiaron tantos misioneros

clama al Espíritu, ardiente llama

Sigue a Jesucristo, toma su sendero

Estribillo

Préstale tus labios a Cristo

y dale tu vida también

El que de la nada te hizo

por cada talento da cien

por cada talent da cien

por cada talent da cien

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Music for 2:30pm Spanish Mass (continuado)

Aunque Marche por la Oscuridad

Estribillo

Aunque marche por la oscuridad

Nada he de temer

Porque tú conmigo vas

Mi pastor que me hace sosegar

Tú que me conduces

A tus fuentes de paz

Tú me has bautizado

Por tu senda voy

Estribillo

Tú que me preparas

Tu mesa en la fe

Tú me das la copa

Rebosando está

Estribillo

Tú bondad conmigo

Llega hasta el final

Y mi vida entera

Para ti será

Guardame el alma

Aparta de mi Señor, todo lo que a tus ojos

No, no sea agradable.

Elimina mi Señor pensamientos que de ti

Hagan lastimarte.

Librame de todo mal, no permitas que nunca

De ti me aparte.

Oh! Señor, Señor guardame el alma

Quiero que rompas de mis culpas las murallas.

Oh!! Señor, Señor acariciame el alma,

Y renovame en cada una de mis batallas.

Oh! Señor, Señor guardame el alma,

Submerge mi inquietude en venturosa calma.

Oh!! Señor, Señor cada mañana,

Si estas en mi nunca me faltará mas nada

Nunca me fltara mas nada.

Aparta de mi Señor toda duda que provoque

Dejar de amarte.

Hazme digno de tu amor

Que no tenga nada que pueda

Avergonzarme.

Arranca de mi el temor cuando los

Remordimientos

Quieran atacarme.

Mirame con compasión

Que en tu Misericordia puedas perdonarme.

Oh! Señor, Señor …...