Amen, I say to you, I do not know you. Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." - Matthew 25:12-13
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Rev. Leon Hutton
Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.
Therefore, stay awake,
Rev. Joseph Choi
Dn. Don Huntley
Dn. Dan Bojorquez
Dn. Mike Burns
for you know neither the day nor the hour."
Dn. Raul Gonzalez Matthew 25:12-13
Dn. Phil Joerger
Dn. Ed Mills
Dn. Charles Wessler
Nemesio Santana
“Yo les aseguro que no las conozco.
Pre-Kindergarten - Eighth Grade
Mrs. Karen Fussell, Principal
Estén pues, preparados, porque no
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saben ni el día ni la hora’’.
Mateo 25:12-13
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading
Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, Responsorial Psalm
and she is readily perceived by those who love R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
her, O God, you are my God whom I seek;
and found by those who seek her. for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts
She hastens to make herself known in
like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.
anticipation of their desire;
Whoever watches for her at dawn shall not be R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
disappointed, Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary
for he shall find her sitting by his gate. to see your power and your glory,
For taking thought of wisdom is the perfection For your kindness is a greater good than life;
of prudence, my lips shall glorify you.
and whoever for her sake keeps vigil R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
shall quickly be free from care; Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my
because she makes her own rounds, seeking
hands, I will call upon your name. As with the
those worthy of her,
riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and
and graciously appears to them in the ways,
with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.
and meets them with all solicitude.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Wisdom 6:12-16 I will remember you upon my couch, and through the
night-watches I will meditate on you:
You are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I
shout for joy.
Second Reading R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
We do not want you to be unaware,
brothers and sisters, about those who have Gospel
fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like Jesus told his disciples this parable:
the rest, who have no hope. "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
too will God, through Jesus, bring with him Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
those who have fallen asleep. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil
Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their
Lord,
lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all
that we who are alive, who are left until the
coming of the Lord, will surely not precede became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a
those who have fallen asleep. cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ Then
For the Lord himself, with a word of all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The
command, with the voice of an archangel foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for
and with the trumpet of God, will come our lamps are going out.’
down from heaven, and the dead in Christ But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be
will rise first. enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and
Then we who are alive, who are left, will be buy some for yourselves.’ While they went off to buy it, the
caught up together with them in the clouds bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the
to meet the Lord in the air. wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked.
Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord,
Therefore, console one another with these open the door for us!’ But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to
words. you, I do not know you.’ Therefore, stay awake, for you
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. know neither the day nor the hour."
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 OR 4:13-14 The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 25:1-13
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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. WWW.OLAVENTURA.COM • (805) 642.7966 OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 4
“OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH IS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
OF DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
THROUGH THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE INTERCESSION
OF MARY, WE SERVE TO BUILD THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”
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Dennis Goff
It is easy to be cynical and forget that we When I become the instrument of Christ’s
profess the Christian covenant of all life is peace and presence then I can touch the
sacred. In a world where poverty, life of another. Better yet, that other
violence, and neglect of others is person can touch my life. We will
everywhere, we may grow despondent. probably not end world hunger, violence,
How to we feed the hungry when there and the racial and economic divide. But,
Our October Respect are so many hungry people even in our we can do it one person at a time. We can
Life fundraiser own country with all its abundance? How do it as we continue to support the work
supported the Life do we end war and violence in other of those entrusted with the unborn and
Centers of Ventura County and Tender Life countries when we see unrest in our struggling families. We can do it with our
Maternity Home with a generous donation. cities and within families? How do we end work as Catholic Christians making a
Thank you so much for your generosity. the cycle of despair and depression difference in the life of on other person in
These are two very worth organizations among the youth of our country when need. Meet the face of Jesus in another
for our charitable contributions. As suicide and drug abuse is evident? We person and you will be transformed. “Let
Catholic Christians, we advocate for the look to the Good News of Jesus Christ. there be peace on earth and let it begin
dignity of every human person. As we with me.”
Jesus models for us the care and
often state: Human life is precious from
attention that each person must receive.
conception to natural death. Sometimes,
Conversion of hearts is the first step for
however, it is possible to forget the whole
Fr. Leon
us to take. We MUST take this to our
person and human dignity that must be
prayer. The first conversion is my heart
offered everyone throughout all stages of
which seeks healing for my indifference,
life. These organizations care for the
my hatred, my prejudice, and my
children, the mothers, and entire families
personal needs. Only then can I look
who are struggling to provide a stable,
outside myself to realize how my actions
nurturing home.
hinder the grace of God to act for others.
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Thanks to EVERYONE who has donated clothing and other
items to the Many Meals Program over the years! Our clients
have been abundantly blessed by your generosity.
A truck will be in the OLA parking lot for you to drop off your
donations.
Because of COVID restrictions and guidelines, we have not been able to keep
the distribution room open. We are requesting very specific items for this
drive and request also that you limit your donations to these items as we do
not have storage room for anything additional at this time. Items needed are:
Especially during this time of global
health concern, please continue to x sweatpants: both men’s and women’s x warm socks, crew socks, tube socks
x women's yoga style stretch pants x wrapped toothbrushes: many are
support our parish by making your x long sleeved, zip front sweatshirts - reluctant to take unwrapped ones
financial offerings online through with or without hoods x shampoo and conditioner: smaller
WeShare. Please call (800) 950-9952 x long sleeved knit shirts - preferably no sized bottles (they do not have a lot of
(select option 1) or visit: logos space to store)
https://olaventura.weshareonline.org/. x athletic or tennis style shoes x body wash and body wipes are a
x underwear: both men's and women's favorite
Thank you for your continuing support
of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.
For the month of October, 2020 our We invite those who are interested in the Catholic way of life to
parish budget calls for $19,569.00 to be participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA
donated weekly at the Sunday involves preparation of non-baptized adults to receive and live
collection. The collection for Sunday, sacraments of initiation, as well as adults already baptized who
October 25, 2020 was $16,772.95. This are interested in receiving and living the sacraments of Eucharist
collection is not only used for operating and Confirmation. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM via a
expenses each week, but also for any Zoom gathering. To register visit: https://www.olaventura.com/
ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to rcia-registration.
our parish facility. There are many ways For more information contact Deacon Don Huntley at
to contribute; credit card and dhuntley@ola-vta.org or (805) 642-7966, extension 123.
automatic debit are available. Please
visit:
https://olaventura.weshareonline.org/. This year OLA is shifting to a family-based model where parents
are empowered and prepared to teach their children the faith
and live it more fully at home. All of our classes are being offered
virtually through Zoom. Each group meets at a day and time
which accommodates your schedule. The commitment is 4
meetings per month. Two of these are 75-minute sessions during
which parents must be present and participating. The other 2
meetings will be conducted by catechists with the children to supplement the lessons
Thank you to all those who have done at home and provide community for the children.
already contributed to this year’s
Please email reled@ola.vta.org with any questions. All of our catechetical team is
campaign. If you have not had the
asking for God's richest blessings and graces for your families at this time.
opportunity, please donate at
https://ourmissionla.org/waystogive/
today and help us reach our parish
goal. Many of the generous www.olaventura.com/ola-confirmation-youth-ministry
contributions from OLA are being
processed now.
Parish Goal: $120,076.00
Amount Pledged: $89,134.00
(as of 11/2/2020)
Amount Paid: $84,957.08
Difference Over/(Under)
Goal vs. Paid: ($35,118.92)
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Of all the ways authors in Scripture praise their kings, prophets and heroes, the greatest of all was to call them “wise.” This
virtue had a connotation different from the today’s usage. In our time, wisdom refers to someone with tremendous
knowledge and experience. It’s a far cry from what Scripture’s inspired authors meant by Wisdom.
In today’s second reading Paul counts as wise those who’ve managed to make some sort of peace with the reality of death.
The Gospel parable speaks of Wisdom in terms of five bridesmaids who had sense enough to realize that the wedding
procession might be delayed and brought along extra oil for their lamps. At the heart of both readings is assertion that those
who are wise are first and foremost realists, and live life as it is – not as they would prefer it to be or as others tell them it is.
If we take a deeper look at this “realist” approach we discover that the wise person is someone who knows something of what
God knows, because they see the world as God sees it. In the book of Proverbs the author writes, “The beginning of Wisdom is
fear of the Lord.” Fear in this sense means a “surrender and openness to the Lord.” This involves a willingness to listen quietly
when God speaks, because they recognize that only God can know life as it truly is.
For the truly wise person, hearing God speak the Truth necessarily proceeds to making the best of whatever situation they are
in at the present moment. Wisdom, therefore, is the crowning virtue and, as the Book of Proverbs promises, stirs up in us the
ability to take great pleasure in what God has already done for us and great delight in what he has yet to do.
Gracious God and Father, Transform us to live your Word
we enter into your presence more profoundly.
realizing you know us better Awaken us to the sacred;
Monday, November 9 than we know ourselves. rebuild trust among us.
6:30 AM † Frank Dickinson & You know the cares and sufferings Enliven our parishes;
† Ron Feinstein we carry in our hearts. reunite our families.
8:00 AM † All Souls Day Novena & You call us to holiness May your Holy Spirit empower us
† Michael Siegler and we trust you to lead us to live as a community of love,
Tuesday, November 10 together on our journey freed to share in your work
6:30 AM † George Nicastro to be a renewed Church, of recreating our world
8:00 AM † All Souls Day Novena & for with you all things are possible. and restoring justice.
Hyden Jordon
Create us anew in Jesus Christ We believe you are doing
Wednesday, November 11 your Son. something new,
6:30 AM Joyce Cantrell
Liberate us from all that keeps us calling us to arise together in Christ
8:00 AM † Dolores Grote &
† Mary Ouellette from you. to celebrate the fullness of life.
Heal us from every form Amen.
Thursday, November 12
6:30 AM † Kim Penny of sin and violence. 2014 RENEW International
8:00 AM † Walt & Pat Reardon www.renewintl.org
Friday, November 13
6:30 AM † Maria Padilla Bible Study/topic discussions every other Wednesday,
8:00 AM Dr. Mike Lopiano & 7:30 PM, outdoor in-person (maintaining social
† Brian McDonald distancing). Facial covering is required. Upcoming dates:
Saturday, November 14 November 4th, 18th; December 2nd, 16th. Email for info
8:00 AM Bea Mahoney and location: youngadults@ola-vta.org.
5:15 PM † McFarland Family
Sunday, November 15
8:00 AM † Janet Lane & † Barbara Hudoba
9:30 AM Mass for the People Prospective families can explore Saint Bonaventure High School
11:00 AM † Matthew Joseph Wall & virtually from the comfort of home and will be able to learn more
† Benigno M. Bunggay about the following SBHS topics: Academics, Admissions, Athletics,
12:30 PM† Alfredo Ulloa Catholic Identity and Counseling. To RSVP, please visit
5:15 PM † Carolyn DeVore & www.saintbonaventure.com. For more information or to schedule a tour,
† Cindy Elizabeth Lara contact David Palomares: dpalomares@sbhsvta.org or (805) 648-6836, ext. 124.
WWW.OLAVENTURA.COM • (805) 642.7966 OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 7During this Covid-19 period being a cancer survivor or caregiver comes with
much added stress. Please join us to share with others from our Parish what it is
like to be on a stay-at-home order with a compromised immune system. We
meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Please click the link below to
join others who understand.
Please join the Cancer Support Group Meeting from your computer, tablet or
smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/254370541,
Access Code: 254-370-541. For further information, please
contact Rochida McClure at ext. 143.
We are still meeting via videoconferencing! If you are divorced
Message from Ken Lynch: or separated, this period of time we are with Covid-19 may be adding to your
The Grief Support group is open to any stress. Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month and share
adult who has lost a loved one through with others what working from home, home-schooling, and joint custody is like
death, whether your loss is recent or during this time. Clicking the link below to find a community.
many years old. We invite you to join Please join the Separated/Divorced Group Meeting on your computer, tablet or
us to find support and help in working smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/857219725, Access Code: 857
through the grief process and -219-725. For further information, please contact Rochida McClure at ext. 124.
transforming your pain into healing
and joy. We generally meet on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month and We’re living in uncertain times, and our anxiety about what is
due to Covid-19 we are having Zoom happening today, and will happen in the future, can trickle down
Meetings so you can attend in the to our children, making them anxious, too. This anxiety may
comfort of your home! The group is manifest in new fears, such that a child becomes reluctant to try
led by Chaplain Ken Lynch. If you have new things, or it may exacerbate existing fears, such that a child
any questions, please email Ken at becomes even more anxious than before. Parents can help their
griefsupport@ola-vta.org or leave a children with anxiety by practicing techniques for deep breathing, ensuring
voicemail at (805) 642-7966, Extension regular exercise and talking honestly about feelings and concerns. For
150." If you want to start receiving more tips, request a copy of the VIRTUS article “Techniques for Calming
emails for this group, please email Ken Anxiety for Youth” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
at griefsupport@ola-vta.org.
Thanks to your participation as Ambassadors of
OLA we continue to provide and welcoming and
safe environment for everyone to attend Mass. Serving as an Ambassador is easy
(greeters, ushers, and those who help disinfect our worship space after Mass). We are
always in need of volunteers, either on a regular basis or now and then. Don’t have me
you say… for this ministry your time is served during Mass…multitasking both prayer
and service at the same time! You can join this ministry today by contacting
The Eleventh Annual ambassadors@ola-vta.org.
African American Catholic Ancestral Mass
November 21, 2020 -12:00 Noon
Due to the emerging health crisis, SVdP-OLA is unable to offer
St. Odilia Catholic Church face-to-face services as usual. This is in keeping with Department
Most Reverend Edward W. Clark, Presider
Msgr. Timothy Dyer, Homilist of Health and CDC guidelines to protect the community and staff.
However, SVdP-OLA is working from home via telephone, internet
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x USPS: Mail can be sent to SVDP c/o OLA 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura CA 93003.
Any donations to SVDP during this time are urgently needed, and can be
mailed to the address above. SVDP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency.
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Radiante e incorruptible es la sabiduría; Salmo Responsorial
con facilidad la contemplan quienes la R. Señor, mi alma tiene sed de ti.
aman Señor, tú eres mi Dios, a ti te busco;
y ella se deja encontrar por quienes la de ti sedienta está mi alma.
buscan y se anticipa a darse a conocer a Señor, todo me ser te añora
los que la desean. como el suelo reseco añora el agua.
El que madruga por ella no se fatigará, R. Señor, mi alma tiene sed de ti.
porque la hallará sentada a su puerta.
Para admirar tu gloria y tu poder,
Darle la primacía en los pensamientos
con este afán te busco en tu santuario.
es prudencia consumada;
Pues mejor es tu amor que la existencia;
quien por ella se desvela pronto se verá
siempre, Señor, te alabarán mis labios.
libre de preocupaciones.
A los que son dignos de ella, ella misma R. Señor, mi alma tiene sed de ti.
sale a buscarlos por los caminos; Podré así bendecirte mientras viva
se les aparece benévola y colabora con y levantar en oración mis manos.
ellos en todos sus proyectos. De lo mejor saciará mi alma;
te alabaré con jubilosos labios.
Palabra de Dios: Te alabamos Señor. R. Señor, mi alma tiene sed de ti.
Sabiduría 6, 12-16
Te recordaré en mi sofá, y a través de los
relojes nocturnos meditaré sobre ti:
Te gustas, y a la sombra de tus alas grito de
alegría.
Segunda lectura R. Señor, mi alma tiene sed de ti.
Hermanos: No queremos que ignoren lo
que pasa con los difuntos, para que no Evangelio
vivan tristes, como los que no tienen En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos esta parábola:
esperanza. Pues, si creemos que Jesús “El Reino de los cielos es semejante a diez jóvenes, que
murió y resucitó, de igual manera tomando sus lámparas, salieron al encuentro del esposo.
debemos creer que, a los que murieron en Cinco de ellas eran descuidadas y cinco, previsoras. Las
Jesús, Dios los llevará con él. descuidadas llevaron sus lámparas, pero no llevaron
Lo que les decimos, como palabra del aceite para llenarlas de nuevo; las previsoras, en cambio,
Señor, es esto: que nosotros, los que llevaron cada una un frasco de aceite junto con su
quedemos vivos para cuando venga el lámpara. Como el esposo tardaba, les entró sueño a
Señor, no tendremos ninguna ventaja todas y se durmieron.
sobre los que ya murieron. A medianoche se oyó un grito: ‘¡Ya viene el esposo!
¡Salgan a su encuentro!’ Se levantaron entonces todas
Cuando Dios mande que suenen las
aquellas jóvenes y se pusieron a preparar sus lámparas, y
trompetas, se oirá la voz de un arcángel y las descuidadas dijeron a las previsoras: ‘Dennos un poco
el Señor mismo bajará del cielo. Entonces, de su aceite, porque nuestras lámparas se están
los que murieron en Cristo resucitarán apagando’. Las previsoras les contestaron: ‘No, porque no
primero; después nosotros, los que va a alcanzar para ustedes y para nosotras. Vayan mejor
quedemos vivos, seremos arrebatados, a donde lo venden y cómprenlo’.
juntamente con ellos entre nubes, por el Mientras aquéllas iban a comprarlo, llegó el esposo, y las
aire, para ir al encuentro del Señor, y así que estaban listas entraron con él al banquete de bodas
estaremos siempre con él. y se cerró la puerta. Más tarde llegaron las otras jóvenes y
Consuélense, pues, unos a otros con estas dijeron: ‘Señor, señor, ábrenos’. Pero él les respondió: ‘Yo
palabras. les aseguro que no las conozco’.
Estén pues, preparados, porque no saben ni el día ni la
Palabra de Dios: Te alabamos Señor. hora’’.
1 Tesalonicenses 4, 13-18 Palabra del Señor: Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.
Mateo 25, 1-13
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tú que quitas el pecado del mundo,
en el cielo, ten piedad de nosotros;
tú que quitas el pecado del mundo,
atiende nuestra súplica;
y en la tierra paz a los hombres
que ama el Señor. tú que estás sentado a la derecha
Por tu inmensa gloria te alabamos, del Padre,
te bendecimos, ten piedad de nosotros;
te adoramos, te glorificamos, porque sólo tú eres Santo,
te damos gracias, sólo tú Señor,
Señor Dios, Rey celestial, sólo tú Altísimo, Jesucristo,
Dios Padre todopoderoso. con el Espíritu Santo
Señor, Hijo único, Jesucristo. en la gloria de Dios Padre.
Señor Dios, Cordero de Dios, Amen.
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DE DISCÍPULOS DE JESUCRISTO DENTRO DE LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA ROMANA. POR
MEDIO DE LOS DONES DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO Y LA INTERCESIÓN DE MARÍA,
SOMOS SERVIDORES DEDICADOS A CONSTRUIR EL REINO DE DIOS”.
abandono de los demás están en todas
partes, podemos sentirnos abatidos.
¿Cómo alimentar a los hambrientos
cuando hay tanta gente hambrienta
incluso en nuestro propio país tan
prospero? ¿Cómo ponemos fin a la
guerra y la violencia en otros países
Nuestra cuando vemos disturbios en nuestras
ciudades y dentro de las familias?
recaudación de
¿Cómo ponemos fin al ciclo de
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fondos Respect
Life de octubre apoyó a los Life Centers desesperación y depresión entre la mundo. Pero podemos hacerlo una
del condado de Ventura y Tender Life juventud de nuestro país cuando el persona a la vez. Podemos hacerlo
Maternity Home será una generosa suicidio y el abuso de drogas son mientras continuamos apoyando el
donación. Muchas gracias por su evidentes? Volteamos la mirada a la trabajo de aquellos a quienes se les ha
generosidad. Estas son dos Buena Nueva de Jesucristo. confiado que estar por nacer y las
organizaciones muy merecedoras de Jesús es modelo del cuidado y atención familias que batallan por salir adelante.
nuestras contribuciones. Como que cada persona debe recibir. La Podemos hacerlo con nuestro trabajo
cristianos católicos, abogamos por la conversión de corazones es el primer como cristianos católicos haciendo una
dignidad de toda persona humana. paso que debemos dar. DEBEMOS diferencia en la vida de otras personas
Como solemos decir: La vida humana llevar esto a nuestra oración. La necesitadas. Encuentra el rostro de
es preciosa desde la concepción hasta primera conversión es mi corazón que Jesús en otra persona y serás
la muerte natural. A veces, sin busca la curación de mi indiferencia, mi transformado. "Que haya paz en la
embargo, es posible olvidar a toda la odio, mis prejuicios y mis necesidades tierra y que comience conmigo".
persona y su dignidad humana que personales. Solo entonces puedo mirar
debe ofrecerse en todas las etapas de fuera de mí para darme cuenta de
la vida. Estas organizaciones cuidan de cómo mis acciones obstaculizan la
los niños, las madres y familias enteras gracia de Dios para actuar por los
que luchan por proveer un hogar
estable y acogedor.
demás. Cuando me convierto en el
instrumento de la paz y la presencia de
Cristo, entonces puedo tocar la vida de
El padre León
Es fácil ser cínico y olvidar que
profesamos una alianza cristiana en la otro. Mejor aún, esa otra persona
que toda vida es sagrada. En un mundo puede tocar mi vida. Probablemente no
donde la pobreza, la violencia y el acabemos con el hambre, la violencia y
la división racial y económica en el
Estamos viviendo en tiempo de incertidumbre, y nuestra ansiedad sobre lo que ocurre hoy y lo que pasará
en el futuro, puede ser transmitida a nuestros hijos, poniéndolos ansiosos también. Esta ansiedad puede
manifestarse en nuevos miedos, los cuales pueden llevar a que los niños se nieguen a probar cosas nuevas,
o puede agravar sus miedos existentes, poniéndolos más ansiosos que antes. Los padres de familia pueden
ayudar a sus hijos con la ansiedad, practicando técnicas de respiración profunda, implementando el
ejercicio regularmente y hablando honestamente con ellos sobre sus sentimientos y preocupaciones. Para
más consejos, solicite una copia del artículo de VIRTUS, “Techniques for Calming Anxiety for Youth” (Técnicas
para calmar la ansiedad en los jóvenes) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
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Gracias por su continuo acudimos a Ti sabiendo que nos mas prof ndamente.
apoyo a la Parroquia de conoces mejor que nosotos mismos Despier)a en nosotos la sed de lo sagado.
Nuestra Señora de la nos conocemos, y sabes el peso que Restaura ente nosotos la confianza.
Asunción. Para el mes de llevamos en nuesto coraz6n. Vivifica nuestas paroquias;
octubre de 2020, nuestro presupuesto Nos llamas a la santidad y reunifica a nuestas familias.
parroquial exige $19,569.00 para ser y, porque para Ti todo es posible, Que t Espirit Santo nos for)alezca
donados semanalmente en la colecta del confiamos que nos g iaras unidos y nos congeg e en una comunidad
domingo. La colección del domingo 25 de por la senda que nos lleve de amor, liberados para ser/ir)e
octubre de 2020 fue de $16,772.95. Esta
a ser una Iglesia renovada. y continuar t misi6n de recrear
colección no solo se usa para gastos
Crea nos de nuevo en Jesucristo t Hija. el mundo y restaurar la justicia.
operativos cada semana, sino también para
cualquier trabajo de reparación en curso,
Libera nos de todo lo que nos aleja de Ti. Creemos que haces algo nuevo
mejoras, etc. a nuestra instalación Sananos de toda for(a de pecado con t llamado a levantar1os en Cnsto
parroquial. Hay varias maneras de y violencia. para celebrar la plenit d de la vida. Amen.
contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito
automático están disponibles.
El RICA es el proceso para los adultos que desean prepararse
Por favor visite para los sacramentos de iniciación: El Bautismo, La Primera
https://olaventura.weshareonline.org/. Comunión y/o la Confirmación. Aquí en OLA ofrecemos esta
formación en español. El primer paso es comunicarse con el
Diácono Raúl o Rosario llamando al (805) 642-7966, ext. 192 o por email a
hispanicministry@ola-vta.org.
Gracias a los que ya han contribuido a la
campaña de este año. Si aun no ha tenido la
oportunidad, por favor tome una tarjeta de Este es un recurso para las parroquias puestos por el
compromiso del vestíbulo y ayúdenos a Instituto Agustín para la evangelización de las
lograr la meta de nuestra parroquia. parroquias. Todos en nuestra parroquia podran iniciar LA FE CATÓLICA BAJO DEMANDA
sesión en Formed y utilizar su contenido. Nuestros
Meta Parroquial: $120,076.00 profesores y catequistas, junto con cualquier persona que trabaje en el campo de
Cantidad Prometida: $89,134.00 la evangelización, pueden conectar y utilizar sus recursos.
11/2/2020) Iniciar la sesión, compruébalo y vea cómo podría usarse en su ministerio, sus
Cantidad Pagada: presentaciones y sus experiencias de zoom. Lo mejor de todo esta inglés y español
$84,957.08 y está disponible para todo el mundo con una computadora o tableta.
Diferencia Sobre/(Debajo) Mientras trabajamos para volver abrir la iglesia y tratar de responder a los muchos
de la Meta vs. Pagado: $35,118.92 corazones que el Espíritu Santo tocó durante este tiempo de la Pandemia y
Disturbios Sociales, es hora de estar allí para todos los que buscan a Cristo.
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De todas las formas en que los narradores de las Escrituras elogiaban a sus reyes, profetas y héroes, la más
importante de todas era llamarlos “sabios”. Esta virtud tenía una connotación diferente del uso que se le da
actualmente. En nuestro tiempo, ser sabio se refiere a alguien con gran conocimiento y experiencia, lo cual está muy
lejos de lo que los autores inspirados de las Escrituras querían decir con sabiduría.
En la segunda lectura de hoy, Pablo considera sabios a aquellos que han logrado hacer las paces con la realidad de la
muerte. La parábola del Evangelio habla de la sabiduría de cinco damas de honor que tuvieron el suficiente sentido
común, como para darse cuenta de que la procesión nupcial podría retrasarse y entonces trajeron aceite adicional
para sus lámparas. En el corazón de ambas lecturas está la afirmación de que los sabios son ante todo realistas y
viven la vida como es, no como ellos preferirían que fuera, o como otros les dicen que es.
Si hacemos un análisis más profundo de este enfoque “realista”, vamos a descubrir que la persona sabia es aquella
que sabe algo de lo que Dios sabe, porque ve el mundo como Dios lo ve. En el libro de Proverbios se dice: “El temor de
Dios es el principio de la sabiduría” y en este contexto, “temor” significa “entrega y apertura al Señor. Esto implica la
voluntad de escuchar con atención cuando Dios habla, porque reconocemos que solo Dios conoce la vida como
realmente es. Para la persona verdaderamente sabia, escuchar a Dios hablar la Verdad es necesariamente aprovechar
lo mejor de cualquier situación en la que se encuentre en el momento. La sabiduría, por lo tanto, es la virtud suprema
y, como promete el Libro de Proverbios, despierta en nosotros la capacidad de complacernos en lo que Dios ya ha
hecho por nosotros y deleitarnos en lo que todavía está por hacer.
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