Father Patrick V. Kirsch ext. 225 Pastor, KHS Deacon Victor Tiambeng Deacon Donnie Geaga Michael Donaldson –ext. 223 Parish Development Director Dawn McGwire - ext. 222 Secretary to the Pastor Alison Watts - ext. 224 Parish Secretary Melinda Ramirez - ext. 221 Business Manager Tony Mandala- ext. 226 Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation Tony Pimentel - ext. 227 Coordinator of Middle & High School Ministry Lisa R. Montoya - ext. 228 Pastoral Care & Baptism Coordinator Mass Location: Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School 6905 Harrison Ave. Eastvale, CA 92880 Saturday Liturgy: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgies: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon Spanish Confession: Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT OSCAR ROMERO PARISH OFFICE: 14395 CHANDLER ST., EASTVALE, CA 92880 PHONE: (951) 893-1522 WEB: STOSCARROMERO.COM Mission Statement The Catholic Community of Saint Oscar Romero is devoted to making our community a place where God enters people's lives through Prayer, Silence, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Community and Service, and where we strive to make Jesus
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Father Patrick V. Kirsch ext. 225
Pastor, KHS
Deacon Victor Tiambeng
Deacon Donnie Geaga
Michael Donaldson –ext. 223 Parish Development Director
Dawn McGwire - ext. 222 Secretary to the Pastor
Alison Watts - ext. 224
Parish Secretary
Melinda Ramirez - ext. 221 Business Manager
Tony Mandala- ext. 226
Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation
Tony Pimentel - ext. 227 Coordinator of Middle & High School
Ministry
Lisa R. Montoya - ext. 228 Pastoral Care &
Baptism Coordinator
Mass Location: Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
School 6905 Harrison Ave. Eastvale, CA 92880 Saturday Liturgy:
4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgies:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon Spanish
Confession: Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
SAINT OSCAR ROMERO PARISH OFFICE: 14395 CHANDLER ST., EASTVALE, CA 92880
PHONE: (951) 893-1522 WEB: STOSCARROMERO.COM
Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of Saint Oscar Romero is devoted to making our community a place where God enters people's
lives through Prayer, Silence, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Community and Service, and where we strive to make Jesus
First Sunday of Lent page two
My Dear Friends, Without a doubt, Lent is the most demanding me of the year for the true disciple of Christ. Lent provides us an opportunity not only to intensify our spiritual prac ces, but this peniten al season also gives us a unique opportunity to reflect deeply on the progress of our journey towards eternal life. Saint Paul reminds us that our entrance into Heaven is not a guaranteed reality when he writes, "Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall" (1 Cor. 10: 12). Lent is a me for seriously ques oning ourselves about our rela onship with God. We might ask whether there are any par cular sins or a achments that might prove to be obstacles to our achieving eternal salva-
on. (Excerpted from a wri ng by Father James Farfaglia, Catholic Online) A serious Lent is not only like a spring cleaning in which we cleanse our souls of the clu er that has been ac-cumula ng there, it is also a me when changes in the way we live our lives may be in order. The Season of Lent began with Ash Wednesday on March 6th. The celebra on of Ash Wednesday probably dates back to the Eighth Century. The symbol of ashes reminds us of our mortality: "remember man you are dust, and to dust you shall return." (Genesis 3:19) The ashes serve as a biblical symbol of repentance and call us to reflect on the need of humility. (2 Samuel 13:19) We hear in the Gospel of Luke about Jesus' interac on with fishermen. He commands Simon Peter to "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch” (Luke 4:5). We are ac ve agents in the work of evange-liza on, and like Simon Peter, our call of discipleship makes us "fishers of men.” We too are asked to lower our "nets" to help others come to know and love Jesus. Lent is a me of conversion and renewal, a me for us to "repent, and believe in the Gospel" (Mark 1:15). Catholic families have a great opportunity to share with their children both growing and grown, a beauty that is found in the Lenten Season. With Lent, each year we are given a me to draw nearer to God and to purge that which burdens us and prevents us from rejoicing in our salva on. Like Advent, there can also be an cipa on built in all our hearts, knowing that Easter Sunday, the feast where we remember the Resurrec on, will soon be here. During Lent, we are given the tools of almsgiving, fas ng, and prayer to keep us on task and to help us stay on course. I pray that all of us will be able to embrace this Lent with open hearts. Let this special liturgical season be a me for our whole parish community to answer the call of re-newal and draw us closer to God. Prayerfully, Father Patrick V. Kirsch KHS Pastor
March 10, 2019 page Three
Stewardship of Treasure
As of March 3rd 2019
Plate & Envelope…………….…….$10,791.10
Online Giving……………………. $4,456.00
Total……………………….....…… $15,247.10
Thank you for your generosity!
New Parishioner: We warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors. Saint Oscar Romero believes in the Stewardship Program committed to serving the Lord with our God-given time, talent, and treasure. Church contributions are made by means of the envelope system. All parishioners are encouraged to support the church and we promote the use of envelopes. We ask you to register as soon as possible by completing a registration form at the parish office, on our website or filling out this contact form to have a parish registration form sent by email. Name (first & last)_____________________________________ _____________________________________
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Elec on; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Con nuing Conversion; Rite of Sending; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scou ng Sunday Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Friday: Abs nence
Online Giving is Available! Use Online Giving to schedule recurring or one-time
donations. Available on our website at www.stoscarromero.com.This is a convenient and helpful way
to stay up-to-date on your giving.
Heaven On Earth …Come spend some time in the quiet presence of our Lord. Bask in the warmth of
His love.
Eucharistic Adoration is held every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am.-12 noon in the Chapel
at the Parish Office.
TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm -- Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading -- The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel -- Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec on-ary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.
The Parish Adult Faith Formation Ministry
GOT A CATHOLIC QUESTION ?
GET A CATHOLIC ANSWER!
▪You now have a great opportunity to partner with us and get solid Catholic Teachings on a wide varie-ty of subjects. The objective of this forum is to pro-vide our Parish Faith Community with the proper tools to improve your knowledge and defend our
Faith. You simply email your questions to Anthony Mandala at [email protected] and you will get an answer. Some questions and answers (with
the sender’s permission) will be published in future bulletins.
Faith Formation page four
Save the Dates! Men’s and Women’s Acts Retreats are coming back to
The Catholic Community of Saint Oscar Romero: Women’s retreat: October 24th-27th, 2019 Men’s retreat: November 14th-17th, 2019
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION: March SCHEDULED EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, 03/06/2019 – ASH WEDNESDAY NO PARENT MEETING
Our Lord's death sanctified (made holy) the symbol of the cross. The cross went from being regarded as an instrument of shame, to the symbol of Jesus' triumph and victory over sin and death and a sign of our faith in Him. That is why we make the sign of the cross. If done with reverence and thought, the sign of the cross is a protection from the powers of Satan and a reminder of the power of our Faith. "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”, proclaims for all to see, our belief in the Trinity and the Unity of God in three persons. The touching of the forehead is to show that the Son proceeds from the Father, and that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son is signified by touching the heart and the two shoulders; while the form of the cross reminds us of our redemption by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Make the sign of the cross devoutly. It is one of the greatest sacramentals of the Church.
Sick and Homebound If you or someone you know would like to request a visit from a sick & homebound
minister for distribution of Holy communion, please contact
Lisa Montoya @ 951-893-1522 ext. 228
Prayers and announcements page five
Military Pictures If you have a family member or friend that is currently serving in the military, we invite you to bring in their picture to the parish office to add to our plaque dis-played during the masses. Please contact Nel @ 909-636-1449 if you have any further questions or call the parish office. We pray that the Lord may preserve the members of our Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force from all harm. Amen
“Let us pray that the healing power of Jesus rest on all who are sick or suffering./Oremos para que el poder sanador de Jesús descansa sobre todos los que están
enfermos o sufriendo “
*Rosalie Vitale
*Lou Cruz *Gina Molina-for surgery *Eric Anderson *Ricky Rodriguez *Toni Linder *Emy Cosico *Malena de la Ossa *Jim Bullen *Deacon Vic
Healing prayers will remain on the list for 4 weeks. Names can be re-submitted. If you would like to add a name to our
list for healing prayers, contact Lisa Montoya at:/ Las oraciones de sanación permanecerán en la lista durante 4 semanas. Después de 4 semanas, Los nombres pueden ser enviados de nuevo. Si desea agregar un nombre a nuestra
lista para oraciones de sanación, por favor llama por teléfono a Lisa Montoya al
951-893-1522 ext. 228
2018 Tax Contribution Statements/declaraciones de contribución de impuestos
If you are in need of an SOR contribution statement for your 2018 taxes, please contact the parish office or stop by to request your letter. Please see the front of the bulletin for parish office information. Si necesita una carta de contribución parroquial para sus impuestos de 2018, por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial. La dirección y el teléfono de la oficina parroquial se pueden encontrar en la página principal del boletín.
@stoscarromero @soryouthministry
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Announcements page six
Cancer Support Group Purpose: To provide opportunity for those dealing with
cancer to come together to pray, share feelings and experiences, and support one another in a caring and
confiden al se ng. The March mee ngs will be on the 12th & 26th:
10am at the parish office If you would like to par cipate or have more informa on,
2018 Rosary Crusade Join the Rosary Crusade and sign up to have the images of the Blessed Mother, Divine Mercy and the Infant Jesus visit your home! Pray the rosary with your family! Please contact : Precy (951) 317-5629 Tessie ( 909) 227-6386 or Teresita Gonzalez (951) 317-3000
Marriage Preparation Ministry
If you are married and would like to journey with couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage as a sponsor couple
please call:
Lisa Montoya: 951-893-1522 ext. 228
Caregivers Support Group A support group for those providing care for friends and
family members; a place to seek comfort and understanding, and to provide strength for the journey.
When: March 12th & 26th at 1:30pm Where: at the parish office
If you would like to par cipate, contact: Janice Womack @ 951 642 1133
2019 Lenten Communal Penance and Reconcilia on Services
Riverside Vicariate and Riverside Metropolitan Area March 13th: St. Mel’s-7pm
March 18th: St. Catherine of Alexandria-7pm March 19th: St. Thomas the Apostle-7pm
March 19th: St. Mary Magdalene-7pm March 21st: St. Matthew-7pm March 21st: Sacred Heart-7pm March 23rd: St. Matthew-10am
March 26th: Our Lady of Perpetual Help-7pm April 2nd: St. Andrew Kim-7pm April 9th: Queen of Angels-7pm April 10th: Corpus Christi-7pm
April 11th:Our Lady of Guadalupe-7pm No facility– St. Oscar Romero;
none scheduled-St. Francis de Sales
Lenten Mission: Come join us on Thursday, March 28th for a Lenten Evening of Reflec on with Ana Gmeiner, LMSC. This reflec on will take place at Dr. Augus ne Ramirez School from 7pm –8:30pm.
Community Announcements page seven
Parish Development Director Michael Donaldson [email protected] Archivist Lorraine Romin 909-262-5151 [email protected] Liturgy Altar Servers Angelo & Evelia de Jesus 626-255-0860 [email protected] Emcee Ministry Larry Montoya 909-286-7220 Extraordinary Ministry for the Holy Communion Greg & Deserea Hernandez 213-200-8602 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound Lisa Montoya 951-893-1522 ext.228 [email protected] Hospitality Yuvia Cruz 951-515-2083 Mass Setup/Cleanup Ministry Tony Pimentel 951-893-1522 ext. 227 Music Ministry John Carillo 951-790-7785 Reader Ministry Brian Clarkson 951-415-6154 [email protected] Reader Ministry(12pm) Raquel Terrones 714-473-0232 Ushers Giovanni Gourgue 818-515-7473 Multi-Cultural Ministries Filipino Ministry Joy Arcega 909-731-3611 [email protected] Span-Eng. Translator Edith Beltran 951-515-5815 Outreach to the Needy Trish Budde 951-415-1211
Prayer Groups Heart of Mary Women’s Fellowship Cathy Payne 951-272-8424 Lori Mapes 951-675-8440 Military Prayer Ministry Nel Jayawardana 909-636-1449 Cancer Support Group Janice Womack 951-642-1133 Caregiver Support Group Janice Womack 951-642-1133 Religious Education Grades 1-5 Tony Mandala 951-893-1522 ext. 226 [email protected] Adult Confirmation & Adult RCIA Tony Mandala 951-893-1522 ext. 226 [email protected] Coordinator of Middle & High School Ministry Tony Pimentel 951-893-1522 ext. 227 [email protected] Quinceañeras Rebecca Gonzalez 951-833-5022 Safe Environment Coor. Parish Office 951-893-1522 Technical Audio Visual Tech. Rodger Carrillo 949-579-0018 Information Technology Allan Guray 909-240-3870 Organizations Knights of Columbus Peter McGowan 951-310-8432 [email protected] American Heritage Girls Shelley Wallevand 714-924-0701 [email protected]
“We Honor the Dead by Helping the Living”. Healing A er Loss, a 5-week program, will be given to help those people who have lost a loved one to death in helping you work through the grieving process. However, before we can help others, we need to help ourselves through the grieving process. The program is on 5 Wednesday evenings beginning March 13th and con nuing through April 10th at St. Thomas the Apostle Church-Riverside, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. If you are interested in mee ng with this group, contact Valerie Doran at St. Thomas Church at (951) 689-1131. A one- me fee of $35.00 is requested to cover the cost of handout materials.
Unplanned In theaters March 29th
This Pro-Life film will be showing in Harkins Theaters. Please check local listings for locations
