ST. CECILIA CHURCH ENGLISH & SPANISH NEWSLETTERS NOVEMBER 21, 2021 | SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING 5105 SW FRANKLIN AVE, BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005 (503) 644-2619 STCECILIACHURCH.ORG STEWARDSHIP You can tithe directly to our parish by visiting our website at: stceciliachurch.org/donate Daily (Mon.-Sat.) (Lunes-Sabado): 8:00 am English Saturday (Sabado) Vigils: 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm Español Sunday (Domingo): 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 10:45 am | 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm Español MASS/MISA SCHEDULE CONFESSION/CONFESION Saturday (Sabado): 8:40 am to 10 am and 3:30 to 4:40 pm
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ST. CECILIA CHURCHE N G L I S H & S P A N I S H N E W S L E T T E R S
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5105 SW FRANKLIN AVE, BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005 (503) 644-2619 STCECILIACHURCH.ORG
STEWARDSHIPYou can tithe directly to our parish byvisiting our website at:stceciliachurch.org/donate
Daily (Mon.-Sat.) (Lunes-Sabado): 8:00 am EnglishSaturday (Sabado) Vigils: 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm Español
Sunday (Domingo): 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 10:45 am | 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm Español
MASS/MISA SCHEDULE
CONFESSION/CONFESION
Saturday (Sabado):8:40 am to 10 am and 3:30 to 4:40 pm
The Prophet Ezekiel gives us an image of a kingwho is a shepherd, who tends and cares for theflock. He pastures the sheep, gives them rest, heseeks them when they are lost, brings them backwhen they go astray, and binds and heals them whenthey are injured. So different from a worldly king,who most of the time instead of guarding andtending the sheep is the one who is being guardedand tended and being the one cared for. All of thecharacteristics of this shepherd king described bythe Prophet Ezekiel fit the description of Christ,who ultimately gave up his life for the sake of hiskingdom. His very life became the healing remedyfor that severe injury caused by sin. He died for hispeople, so that his people might live once again.Again, so different from the usual concept of a king,who is oftentimes being protected by his subjects;oftentimes his subjects or his people are the oneswilling to give their lives for the king. But in Christ,our King, it is the King who willingly gives up hislife for his people. What we can see here is thatChrist’s kingship rests on his loving service. ForChrist, to be King is to identify himself to very leastof his people; no wonder in the Scriptures the kingsays “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I wasthirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and youwelcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill andyou cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” How could a king be ever hungry, thirsty, a stranger,or naked? How could a king ever be wanting forsomething? This is where the Kingship of Jesus isdifferent. His kingship is not an office, but a self-identification to those who are found in the marginsof his kingdom. It is no wonder that the kingdom ofGod is not very popular to a lot of people. Many areafraid to belong to it or refuse to belong to itbecause if the King of this Kingdom serves and paysattention to the least and those in the margins, then Imight be called to do the same. If the King of thisKingdom gave up his life for his people, I am afraidthat I might be called to the same path. Many areuncomfortable to embrace the Kingdom of Godbecause the values that it promotes are so oppositeto what appeals to the senses, to what is easy andconvenient, and so counter-cultural.
CHRIST REIGNS!
The Solemnity of Christ the King was officiallyintroduced to the Church’s liturgy in 1925 by PopePius XI. Compared to the other solemnities andfeasts, it’s a relatively new liturgical celebration.But even if the feast was only introduced in 1925,the image of Christ as King is as old as Christianityand the image of God as King is a popular image inthe Old Testament. So why introduce it in 1925 aspart of the liturgy? What was the state of worldaffairs in 1925?This feast day was instituted in 1925 by Pope PiusXI who was concerned about the state of the worldin the post-World War I period, a war in which over9 million soldiers were killed and over 21 millionwounded. People seemed to be lost about what hadhappened and the tense state that was indevelopment. In the early 1920s Mussolini marchedon Rome and formed a Fascist government. Stalinruled as the Soviet Dictator. We began to hear ofAdolf Hitler. There was fear, a lack of hope, andfeelings of helplessness. So the Feast of Christ theKing was established as a reminder to all about whois ultimately and eternally in charge. It is alsointeresting to note that in 1924, a year before thefeast of Christ the king was proclaimed, thegovernment of Mexico declared war on theCatholic Church to prove that Jesus was not lord. Ayoung Jesuit priest, Father Michael Pro, wasarrested and brought in front of the firing squad.Before they shot him, with a crucifix in his hand, heshouted out, “Viva El Cristo Rey!” (“Long liveChrist the King!”). Thousands of priests, religious,and lay people were killed in that movementagainst Christ the King or against the Church. Thecounter movement was called the Cristero. Viva elCristo Rey! (Long live Christ the King!) was thebattle cry of the entire Cristero movement. Thepeople wanted everyone to know that Jesus Christis Lord and King.
PASTOR'S CORNER
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PASTOR'S CORNER (CONT.) MASS INTENTIONSSunday, November 21st7:30am †Margie Reyes9:00am †Vinh Nguyen10:45am †Bill & Holly Tadros12:30pm People of St. Cecilia2 : 3 0 p I n t . M i g u e l L u n a & E l i z a b e t h H e r n a n d e z
Monday, November 22nd8:00am †Leona G. Dinges
Tuesday, November 23rd8:00am Int. Maria Rios
Wednesday, November 24th8:00am Int. St. Jude Guild Members
Thursday, November 25th8:00am †Leona G. Dinges
Friday, November 26th8:00am †Leona G. Dinges
Saturday, November 27th8:00am Int. Rick & Cheryl Motal5:00pm Int. Sister Krista7:00pm Int. Coral Aguilar
VOCATIONSDEVOTION"My kingdom does not belong to this world."
Will you make Christ the King and His mercifullove remembered as a priest, deacon or in theconsecrated life?
There are also modern versions of Mussolinis,Stalins, and the like that are out there to eliminatethe Kingdom of Christ; groups that are hostile toChristianity. Aside from these, there are alsomany “kingdoms” out there trying to lure us - thekingdom of material things, lust, addictions, thelist could go on and on. Kingdoms that sadly onewillingly submits to without hesitation andsecond thought. Jesus said: “he who is not with me is againstme.” We have a decision to make on this feast ofChrist the King. You have to make a decision topromote his kingdom. You may not hang out onthe sidelines. You may not stand by as anobserver. There is no neutral position. We lookup to our patroness St. Cecilia, whose feast daywe celebrate on November 22, on what it meansto make a decision to belong to the Kingdom ofGod. Her very life became an oblation to God,allowing the Kingdom of God to completely takeover her entire being. If you don’t belong toGod’s kingdom, to whose kingdom do youbelong?- Fr. Cary
Rosalinda Reyes Ruth Marie DobratzBenito Rodriguez Villanueva Juan Manuel Reteguin QuinteroEleuteria Garcia Arciniega Amber Byars
NOVEMBER: THE HOLY SOULS
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTEDMAY THEY REST IN PEACE.
In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrustour brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with yourtender love; deliver them now from everyevil and bid them eternal rest.The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where therewill be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, butfullness of peace and joywith your Son and the Holy Spiritforever and ever. Amen
Prayer for the Dead
Giving Tuesday11.30.21
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UPCOMING EVENTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESVolunteers are needed to help sort food for Christmas boxes. Sign up through our SVDP
November 20th 8:00 am to 2:30 pm December 4th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Can you donate a turkey for a family inneed? This season, St. Vincent de Paul isproviding 200 families with Christmas dinneras well as gifts for the entire family. If youcould pick up an extra turkey on sale, itwould be much appreciated. The ideal turkeyis 12-to-16 pounds and frozen. Please bringyour donation to the St. Vincent de Pauloffice around the back of the Parish Center,between 9 and 11:30 a.m., Monday throughFriday; or drop it off at the Parish Office.Questions: call 503-643-1702.
TURKEY DONATIONSSt. Vincent de Paul and the Social ConcernsMinistry are preparing gift tags for ourChristmas Giving Garland.
THE GIVING GARLAND will be filledwith hundreds of tags for you to choosefrom on NOVEMBER 27 and 28.
The requested gifts will bring ChristmasJOY to St. Vincent de Paul’s families theysupport, St. Mary’s Boy’s Home, RoseHaven (a women and children’s dayshelter), Avamere Rehab, and St. Alexander Parish in Cornelius.
JESUS I TRUST IN YOUThe Chaplet ofDivine Mercy isprayed Mondayevenings at7pm in theAdorationChapel.
All arewelcome!
CONTEMPLATIVEPRAYER GROUPContemplative Prayer Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm inthe Fireside Room at the Parish Center. Ournext meeting is November 24th.
We welcome new members to join in silentprayer and open yourself to fruits oftransformation.
For additional information, contact Marylyn Klesh at kleshmr@comcast. net
MINISTRY NEWS
Join us for our next session6:30 pm Parish Center
Episode 5 - Tuesday, November 23
Discussion led by Fr. Peter or Fr. Cary
ST. VINCENT dePAUL
Cake or Baking Mixes(Bisquick)Canned OlivesRice a RoniShampoo
NEEDED THIS WEEK
You may start a prayer alert bycalling one of the followingteam leaders:Joye Boone (503) 645-7021Margie Gallant (503) 848-3704If you would like to join us inthis ministry, please call anyone of the above.
PRAYER REQUESTSSteve & Lisa Sanders, November 5, 26 yearsWayne & Evelyn Watkins, November 5, 34 yearsJohn & Wiko Alleman, November 6, 22 yearsJim & Fran Klee, November 7, 51 yearsGerry & Angela Uba, November 8, 35 yearsD. Bill & Margarita Richardson, Nov. 13, 50 yearsFred & Marian Helm, November 25, 60 yearsBill & Kathy Johnson, November 25, 60 yearsJim & Dagny Souza, November 27, 73 yearsRick & Cheryl Motal, November 27, 45 yearsFrank & Irene Gutierrez, November 28, 51 yearsChad & Lisa Averill, November 29, 25 years
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PARROQUIA SANTA CECILIAS P A N I S H N E W S L E T T E R
Sacerdotes: P. Cary Reniva, P. Pedro JuliaCoordinador: Diácono Bill RichardsonSecretaria/Recepcionista: Elizabeth HernandezTeléfono oficina: 503-644-2619, Ext. 161 o 176Horas de oficina en español: normalmente, de Lunes a Jueves de 2:00 a 5:00 PM. Acceso es limitado.
MINISTERIO HISPANO ¿DESEAN BAUTIZAR A SU HIJO?Llame a la oficina parroquial 503-644-2619, extensión 161 paraaveriguar sobre la preparación y lostrámites (sencillos) que son necesarios. Elizabeth le ayudará con mucho gusto.
Tenemos PLÁTICAS para padres ypadrinos planeadas mensualmente; lapróxima será en ENERO. Necesitananotarse en la oficina primero.
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…organizado por el ministeriodel BUEN SAMARITANO deSanta Cecilia para los servidores delos grupos y ministerios.
¡Muchas Gracias, Hermanos!
AGRADECEMOSEL RETIRO…
… el día nacional de “ACCIÓN DEGRACIAS”. En lugar de enfocarnos en lacomida (y el pobre pavo que tiene queentregar su vida para que podamos comer),pongamos el énfasis en Dios y TODO lo quetenemos cada uno – y como familias – queagradecerle.
¿Por qué no ofrecer a cada uno de la familiala oportunidad para preparar una pequeñalista de las bendiciones de Dios que más senos vienen a la cabeza para agradecerle esteaño, y compartirlo antes, durante, o despuésde la cena?
SE ACERCA EL DÍA DE‘THANKSGIVING’
DEL DIÁCONO BILL
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Hay 2 horarios para que la gentepueda confesarse, ambos el díaSÁBADO. El primer “turno” es de8:45 hasta 10 AM, en la iglesia. Elsegundo turno es por la tarde, de3:30 hasta las 4:40 PM, también enla iglesia.
CONFESIONES ENSANTA CECILIA
NUESTRO SEÑOR JESUCRISTO, REY DEL UNIVERSO Mis Queridos Hermanos en Cristo: Con la fiesta que celebramos hoy, JESUCRISTO, REY DE UNIVERSO, concluimos el tiempoordinario de este año, y nos preparamos para entrar en el próximo año litúrgico que comienza estesiguiente domingo. ¿Qué es lo que realmente celebramos hoy? Hablar de un “rey” es como volvernos para atrás a unaépoca lejana en la historia, donde el mando y la autoridad en un país dependía del soberano quiensiempre venía de una familia de realeza. El rey muere, y el que hereda el trono es el que le toca,normalmente su hijo mayor. Pero HOY tenemos sistemas de gobierno muy distintos, conPRESIDENTES y primeros ministros, y ELECCIONES cada cierto tiempo para darle al país el votopara decidir la dirección y los dirigentes que deseamos. Todo eso debemos dejarlo a un lado si queremos entender el rol de Jesucristo. Lo llamamos REYcomo una manera de indicar que solamente Él tiene el mando y la autoridad total del universo entero.El está por sobre todo hombre y toda autoridad terrenal: su dominio y su soberanía son para siempre(por los siglos de los siglos), pero los ejerce, no en el área de la política, la economía y el orden social,sino en el plano del espíritu y de la gracia… en esa dimensión de nuestras vidas DONDE TOMAMOSDECISIONES que afectarán y determinarán nuestro destino eterno; algunos para la dicha del Cielo, yotros para la desgracia y el infierno. La PRIMERA LECTURA (del profeta Daniel) apunta en estadirección. El EVANGELIO nos muestra LA MANERA en que Jesucristo lleva a cabo su misión del Padre:enfrentando a las autoridades civiles (Poncio Pilato), y las religiosas (los sumos sacerdotes), yaceptando la muerte en una cruz para dar testimonio dramático de LA RESURRECCIÓN Y NUEVAVIDA que resultan de seguirlo con entrega total y amando a los demás.
ADULTOS: ¿DESEANPREPARACIÓN PARA LOSSACRAMENTOS?Si usted es mayor de 18 años y necesitaprepararse para recibir los SACRAMENTOSDE CONFESIÓN Y PRIMERA COMUNIÓN,o la CONFIRMACION, tenemos un programapara ayudarle.
Las clases se llevan a cabo los díasDOMINGO empezando en Septiembre, desdelas 12 hasta la 1:30 PM en el CentroParroquial. Llame a la oficina parroquial paramayores detalles entre 2 y 5 PM lunes ajueves. Si tiene amigos o parientes quepodrían aprovechar estas clases, hágales saberdel programa. GRACIAS.
S P A N I S H N E W S L E T T E R ( C O N T I N U E D )
MENSAJEMARIANO “¡Queridos hijos! En este tiempo de gracia y deoración, un tiempo de espera y dedonación, Dios se da a ustedes para quelo amen por encima de todo. Por eso,hijitos, abran sus corazones y susfamilias para hacer que esa espera seconvierta en oración y amor, yespecialmente en donación. Yo estoycon ustedes, hijitos, y los exhorto a norenunciar al bien, porque los frutos seven y se escuchan a lo lejos. Por eso elenemigo está enojado, y utiliza todopara alejarlos de la oración. Gracias porhaber respondido a mi llamado.” Noviembre 25, 2018.
Muchas personas han decidido tomar parte enlas actividades de uno de los grupos organizadosde la parroquia, les ha gustado enormemente, yles ha servido mucho.
Por ejemplo, han llegado a hacerse NUEVASAMISTADES, han logrado conocer mejor alSeñor y APRENDER más de su FE CATÓLICA,han desarrollado sus dones y talentos, y algunoshan aprendido a ser líderes y servidores.
En Santa Cecilia tenemos un buen número deGRUPOS MUY ACTIVOS, pero cada uno conun enfoque distinto. Si le interesa averiguar más,puede hablar con algunos de los servidores queve en la Misa, o puede pasar a la oficinaparroquial y hablar con el Diacono Bill o conElizabeth para más detalles y sugerencias.
¿DESEA SERVIR EN ALGO?
Un TESORO extraordinario de nuestraIglesia es el honor que les rendimos a lossantos. Estas personas que dierontestimonio FUERTE y AUDAZ de Cristo ysu mensaje de salvación en sus vidas, lashonramos por SU VALENTÍA Y SUFIDELIDAD al Señor.
Sigamos pidiendo su intercesión pornosotros, nuestros seres queridos, y elmundo entero, y TOMEMOS TIEMPOpara conocer mejor sus vidas, sus luchas, ysu grandeza. Nos ayudará enormemente ennuestro caminar.
Junto con eso, enseñemos a NUESTROSHIJOS la hermosura y nobleza de estoshombres y mujeres, animándoles a que lostengan como modelos de una vida bella,dedicada a seguir a Jesús y servir a losdemás.
