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St. Mary Catholic Church
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 18, 2021
Dear Friends,
We hear again in today’s This is our last week for Faith Formation Sessions.
Gospel from John about Jesus We are so grateful to those who helped us with
appearing to the Apostles af- our groups this year. Virtual Faith Formation
ter His Resurrection, giving started as a challenge, but ended as a marvelous
them a greeting of peace, but experience for all of us, and we learned a lot.
challenging them because of Vacation Bible School 2021
their reluctance to believe. Registration has begun for
both teen helpers and camp-
We, too, are given that same challenge: to ers. Check the website as well
believe in the power of God in raising Jesus as email and Flocknote for
from the dead, and of our own calling to live in registration information.
the newness of life which Christ gives to us all. We are planning for the last week of July. At this
time we will host ONE session in the morning from
May the grace of the Spirit guide us in living out 9:30 to 12:30. The cost will be $75.00 per
our Faith, and witnessing our belief that Jesus IS camper with scholarships available.
risen, alleluia! If you would like to help, please call Maureen
Father Fred Tiffany at 891-8939 or 962-5808. Please leave
a message.
Peter saw Jesus after the Resurrection. He listened as Jesus told the disciples
all that had been written about him in the scriptures, all that he had said and
done when he was ministering among them. Peter heard how Jesus had ful-
filled all in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms. Jesus, the Messi-
ah, had come to be among them to bring them peace, to offer forgiveness of
their sins. Peter shared this Good News with the crowds who gathered to
hear him tell the sacred story, the story of God’s love, poured out in Jesus the
Christ and offered to the whole world. All who hear and believe are offered
new life, life in which God’s love is perfected in them. Are you listening? Are you ready to share in this
abundant new life?
NOT WHAT WAS EXPECTED. Have you ever waited for something for so long you began to think it might
never happen? Your graduation day, or the day of your marriage, or the birth of a child, perhaps. The
Israelites had waited for centuries for the coming of the Messiah. Yet when Jesus, the long-awaited Anoint-
ed One came, many failed to believe in him. He wasn’t what they expected. The Messiah was supposed to
be a strong, powerful commander of armies, not humble, compassionate, and suffering. After his resurrec-
tion, Jesus appeared to the disciples and explained all that he had said in his time with them, opening their
minds to what had been written in the scriptures so that they could accept his suffering and death and re-
joice in his resurrection.
GOD’S LOVE IN FLESH AND BONE. While the disciples had come to believe that Jesus was the Messiah,
his crucifixion and death had left them fearful and confounded. The news of the empty tomb and his ap-
pearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus added to their confusion. It seems that at first, Jesus’
presence with them did not alleviate their uncertainty. In fact, they were “startled and terrified and thought
they were seeing a ghost” (Luke 24:37). Jesus saw that they needed physical proof that it was he who
stood among them. They needed to see the nail marks in his hands and feet, to see God’s love in flesh and
bone, in one who ate among them. Only when their fear and confusion had been quelled, could they hear
the story, the sacred story of how the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead. Only when they were
filled with the peace of Christ, would they be ready to witness, to share the sacred story with others. We,
too, are invited to hear the sacred story and to perceive God’s love for us in Jesus Christ.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Staff and Administration MASS INTENTIONS
Website: www.stmary-wc.org DATE TIME LOCATION INTENTION
Parish Office 891-8900 04/17 4:30 pm Drive-in Joy & Ted Todd (wed. ann.)
Fax 934-1358
Fr. Fred Riccio, friccio@stmary-wc.org 04/18 9:00 am Drive-in The People of St. Mary
Pastor 891-8900
Fr. John Blaker, 891-8900 11:00 am Drive-in Peggy Brunwin
In residence 1:00 pm Drive-in Chris Hudson
Deacon Paul Turek pturek@stmary-wc.org
Ana Lau, alau@stmary-wc.org 04/19 12:05 pm In church Ruth Mellinger
Office Manager 891-8908
Aileen Baker, abaker@stmary-wc.org 04/20 12:05 pm In church Phyllis Ruth Conway
Bookkeeper 891-8911
04/21 12:05 pm In church Chris Hudson
Faith Formation 04/22 12:05 pm In church Special Intention
Maureen Tiffany mtiffany@stmary-wc.org
Director of Faith Formation 962-5808 04/23 12:05 pm In church Aurora Jimenez (L)
Mary Kerfs, lifeteen@stmary-wc.org 04/24 8:30 am In church Florencio Jimenez
Administrative Assistant 891-8939
Austin Pisciotto apisciotto@stmary-wc.org
Coordinator K-Grade 6 891-8944 SAINT FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN
Jethro Castillo jcastillo@stmary-wc.org 1577-1622 - Feast Day: April 24
Youth Minister Grades 7-12 891-8920 Born in Sigmaringen
Heather Abraham, habraham@stmary-wc.org (Germany), Mark Roy stud-
Coordinator Confirmation 891-8934 ied philosophy and law at
& Community Service the University of Freiburg in
Tim Mannix tmannix@stmary-wc.org
Breisgau. After tutoring
RCIA & Liturgy Coordinator 891-8921
young aristocrats and travel-
School ing Europe with them, he be-
gan practicing law in Alsace,
Office 935-5054
where he quickly became
stmary@st-mary.net
Website: www.st-mary.net “the poor person’s lawyer.” But, disillusioned over
Alumni: stmaryalumni@st-mary.net other lawyers’ behavior, he gave up the law to
Garrett Padia, Principal 935-5054 follow a vocation in religious life. As an ordained
Capuchin named Fidelis, he was renowned for his
holiness, preaching and leadership. He was superi-
or at several houses before being invited to east-
Allison Flamez Loretta Holmes ern Switzerland to call Protestants back to Catholi-
Susana Jaime Nancie Campi cism. This mission, complicated by the politics of the
Rosalinda Reyes Betty Baker time and hatred of the Catholic Habsburgs, be-
Jeanine Gordon Carol Erikson came increasingly dangerous and led to his murder
Jake Johnstone Danyel Sheets by opponents. He was canonized in 1746.
Diane Hewson Beth Wainwright Copyright © 2021, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Clarissa Gutierrez Robin Wood
Fred & Emilia Sohn Billy Silva
Raul Gonzalez Mary Kennedy “What made the holy apostles and martyrs
Raquel Zittel Cheryl LaMarre endure fierce agony and bitter torments ex-
David Toy Marissa Magno cept faith, and especially, faith in the resur-
Ana Lopez Ed Regan rection? What is it that today makes true fol-
Dominador Hontucan Annabelle Semira lowers of Christ cast luxuries aside, leave
Oralee Floria PRAY FOR Mary Ann McGill pleasures behind and endure difficulties and
Mary McLoughlin Maryann Moran pain? It is a living faith that expresses itself
Angela Crane THE SICK Bibiana Christman through love. It is this that makes us put aside
Beverly Regan Carmen Bardges the goods of the present in the hope of future
Josefina Zabat Pat O’Rourke goods. It is because of faith that we exchange
Audry Robinson Marina de Castilla
the present for the future.” —St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Confession & First Communion FATIMA/ST. JOSEPH VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Reclaiming the Family through Fathers
Question: Do children need to re- Saturday, May 1 6:30 - 10:30 am Pacific Time
ceive the Sacrament of Reconcilia- Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and First Saturday
tion before their First Communion?
Our Lady of Fatima is a beacon of
Answer: For centuries the Catholic hope and light for these times, and
Church has taught that a person St. Joseph has a prominent role to
needs to be in a state of grace play in the ongoing battle for mar-
(free from mortal sins) in order to riage and the family. This conference
worthily receive the Eucharist. To for men and women presents solutions
that end, Catholics should make an to the first steps in rebuilding the do-
effort to celebrate the Sacrament mestic church by reclaiming the voca-
of Reconciliation any time they recognize the need tion of fathers.
for the sacrament (and in keeping with the precept of Three virtual talks:
the Church that asks that we celebrate this sacrament • St. Joseph and the Longing for a Father in Culture
at least once each year). Today by Fr. David Guffey, CSC, National Direc-
In the case of children preparing for their First tor of Family Theater Productions and producer of
Communion, the Code of Canon Law is very clear that the movie Pray: The Life of Patrick Peyton.
they should also celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcil- • The Seven Principles of St. Joseph’s Spirituality for
iation before receiving the Eucharist for the first time: Fathers by Devin Schadt, co-founder of The Fa-
“It is the responsibility, in the first place, of parents thers of St. Joseph, author and speaker.
and those who take the place of parents as well as of • Consecration to St. Joseph by Fr. Donald Calloway,
the pastor to see that children who have reached the MIC, best-selling author and acclaimed speaker.
use of reason are correctly prepared and are nour- After the talks, the National Blue Army shrine chap-
ished by the divine food as early as possible, pre- lain, Fr. Ronan Murphy, will lead a Consecration to St.
ceded by sacramental confession” (Canon 914). Joseph, followed by First Saturday Devotions and Ho-
While some might question the significance of the ly Mass in reparation to the Immaculate Heart, ending
Sacrament of Reconciliation — especially in the case with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and enrolment in the
of children who might not fully understand the reality Brown Scapular.
of sin or the meaning of the sacrament itself — a Registered conference attendees will receive free
child’s “First Confession” can be a wonderful time for streaming of the movie Pray: The Life of Patrick Peyton
families to reflect together on the quality of their re- and other perks. For more details and to register,
lationships, how they put their faith into practice, and, visit Reclaimingthefamily.com
when it is possible, to celebrate the sacrament as a
family. In the end, the celebration of these two sacra-
ments marks important moments in the spiritual jour-
GET READY TO WALK!
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and “First Communion” help instill in them a love of From May 9 to May 15, join
the sacraments of the Church. ©LPi hundreds of people around
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Community.
Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-
30; Jn 6:22-29 Join a team, create a team, or just spend the time on
Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, your own meditative stroll. Or bike or swim or run or
8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 climb your way to 5k! You can even participate in-
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; doors on a treadmill or stationary bike. How you
Jn 6:35-40 participate is up to you!
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NO LO QUE SE ESPERABA San Fidel de Sigmaringa - 1577-1622
Día de Fiesta: 24 DE ABRIL
¿Alguna vez te ha to-
cado esperar algo Marcos Rey nació en Sigmaringa
durante tanto tiempo (Alemania) y estudió filosofía y
que llegaste a pensar leyes en la Universidad de Fri-
que eso nunca podría burgo en Brisgovia. Luego de ser
suceder? Tal vez el tutor de unos jóvenes aristócra-
día de tu graduación, tas y de viajar con ellos por Eu-
de tu boda, del naci- ropa, él empezó a ejercer la
miento de un hijo. Los israelitas habían esperado por abogacía en Alsacia, en donde
siglos la llegada del Mesías. Sin embargo, cuando se convirtió rápidamente en “el abogado de los
Jesús, el tan esperado Ungido, llegó, muchos no cre- pobres”. Pero, desilusionado por la conducta de otros
yeron en él; pues él no era lo que habían esperado. abogados, dejó de lado la abogacía y siguió su
Se suponía que el Mesías sería fuerte, un poderoso vocación a la vida religiosa. Luego de ordenarse co-
comandante de ejércitos; no alguien humilde, compa- mo Capuchino y de tomar el nombre de Fidel, fue
sivo y sufriente. Después de su resurrección, Jesús se muy conocido por su santidad, su prédica y su lide-
apareció a los discípulos y les explicó todo lo que razgo. Fidel fue superior de varios conventos antes
había dicho durante el tiempo que estuvo con ellos, de ser invitado al este de Suiza para llamar a los
abriendo sus mentes a lo que estaba escrito en la Es- protestantes de regreso al catolicismo. Esta misión,
crituras para que pudieran aceptar su sufrimiento y complicada por la política de la época y por el odio
muerte, y regocijarse en su resurrección. hacia los católicos de Habsburgo, se tornó cada vez
más peligrosa y fue lo que causó que sus opositores
EL AMOR DE DIOS EN CARNE Y HUESO lo asesinaran. Fidel fue canonizado en 1746.
Copyright © 2021, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Aunque los discípulos llegaron a creer que Jesús era
el Mesías, su crucifixión y muerte los había dejado
temerosos y confundidos. La noticia del sepulcro vacío
Padre Pancho
y su aparición a los dos discípulos en el camino de
Emaús aumentaron su confusión. Parece que, al prin-
cipio, la presencia de Jesús con ellos no hizo que dis-
minuyera su duda. De hecho, ellos estaban “asustados
y aterrorizados pensando que estaban viendo a un
fantasma” (Lucas 24:37). Jesús se dio cuenta de que
necesitaban una prueba física que les demostrara
que era él quien estaba en medio de ellos. Ellos
necesitaron ver las marcas de los clavos en sus manos
y pies, para ver el amor de Dios en carne y hueso, en
uno que comía en medio de ellos. Sólo cuando su “Eso sí eliminaría algunos pasos en la aspersion de
miedo y confusión se habían calmado, pudieron escu- agua bendita, pero dudo que el obispo apruebe.”
char la historia, la historia sagrada de cómo Cristo
sufriría y resucitaría de entre los muertos. Sólo cuan- LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
do se llenaron de la paz de Cristo, estarían listos pa- Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27,
ra dar testimonio, para compartir la historia sagrada 29-30; Jn 6:22-29
con otras personas. Nosotros también estamos invita- Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6,
dos a escuchar la historia y a percibir el amor de 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Dios por nosotros en Jesucristo. Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a;
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Jn 6:35-40
Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20;
Jn 6:44-51
Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2;
Jn 6:52-59
Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Sal 116 (115):12-17;
Jn 6:60-69
Domingo: Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 21-23,
26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
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