SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891 www.santaclaraparish.org

Third Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 10, 2016

REDEMPTION

D o you remember Peter on the night Jesus was arrested? He claimed he had never heard of Jesus. Today we are called to join Peter in

testifying to the name of Jesus as he does in the first reading, and in proclaiming our love for him as Peter does in the Gospel passage. The pow-erful imagery of John’s vision in the second reading from the book of Revelation shows us the company we keep when we have faith in the name of Jesus. We join all living creatures, “countless in number” from “heaven, earth, under the earth, in the sea; everything in the uni-verse” (Revelation 5:11, 13). The dignity and majesty described in each reading are in stark contrast to the dark and pitiful image of Pe-ter and the other apostles at the time of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and cruci-fixion. What a relief that we can all be redeemed so completely! Copy-right © J. S. Paluch Co.

MOMENTS OF MERCY

W hile Lent was a penitential season, the Easter season (which lasts longer than the Lenten season!) reminds us of the joy we have in the

merciful love of God. The most obvious exam-ple of God's merciful love was shown to us in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. The culmination of this Paschal Mystery, following the suffering and Death of Christ, is his Resurrection, which is our assurance that Christ triumphs over death. Not only do we rejoice in this eternal victo-ry, we also rejoice that, through our faith and participation in the sac-raments, we can share in Christ's triumph as God extends his salvific mercy toward us. The Jubilee of Mercy reminds us that God "delights in mercy" (Mi 7:18), and so should we! USCCB

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

F rom the earliest centuries, we know that some Christian women desired to vow themselves to a celibate life to pray and serve. Some, but by no means every-

one, wanted a kind of monastic life. Others wanted to stay in the family home. By the fourth century, the church was celebrating the “Consecration of Virgins,” a rite performed by the bishop, and involving a “veiling” of the woman. It was looked upon as a form of marriage with Christ, partly because in the culture of the day a woman’s status in society

P S O P Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor

Rev. Frank Cubas, Associate Pastor Rev. John Fahey, Re red

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Family

Mass, 5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

C Fridays 6:30pm

Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

A B S Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

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Every day 6am—8pm (closed on certain holidays)

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Parish Office (805) 487-3891 Emergency only (805) 890-5400

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Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm

Saturday 8am—4pm Sunday 8am—2pm

Office of Catechism Le y (805) 330-8217

Youth Ministry/Confirma on

Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

RCIA Program Dn. Jerome Be encourt (805) 302-1663

Santa Clara Elementary School

Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030

(805) 483-6935

was linked to a man. The prayers and ritual for the consecration of virgins were exactly the same as the prayers and ritual for the consecration of a bride on her wedding day. The public character of the rite gave the bishop the opportunity to commend the vir-gin to the faithful, and to threaten with punishment anyone who tried to turn her from her commitment. Eventually, the rite fell into disuse for women living in the world, and was reserved for nuns. The Second Vatican Council directed that it be revived and re-stored, and in nearly every diocese, single women have embraced this form of consecrated life.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Brought before the Sanhedrin, the apostles give witness to Jesus Christ. (Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have res-cued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading — In his vision John sees all in heav-en and on earth give honor and glory to the one on the throne and to the Lamb (Revelation 5:11-14). Gospel — Jesus appears to the disciples by the sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-19 [1-14]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29- 30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Stanislaus Wednesday: St. Martin I Friday: Income Tax Day

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

A pril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we all play an important

role in protecting our children and young people. Each year, the Archdi-ocese of Los Angeles publishes the Working Together to Prevent Child

Sexual Abuse brochure, which provides a listing of policies, programs, resources, and other information on how the Catholic Church is working to help prevent child sexual abuse. Copies of the 2016 brochure are available at the Parish Office or by contacting jvien-na@la-archdiocese.org. In this Year of Mercy, may we continue to pray, support and seek mercy and justice for all those who have been hurt by members of the Church, especially our children and young people who are our hope and future, we pray to the Lord.

PRESENTATION AT PADRE SERRA

“T he Problem of Evil: When Bad Things Hap-pen to Good People,” Wednesdays, April 6 & 13

at 7:00pm at Padre Serra Parish. Do you find it hard to understand why suffering, tragedy, natural disasters and countless forms of evil are a part of far too many lives? How can we hold on to faith in God’s goodness and peace when bad things happen? Dr. Paul Ford will address these questions and others in a two-part series. Dr. Ford teaches the-ology and liturgy at St. John’s Seminary and is a na-tionally known speaker, author, composer, and expert on C. S. Lewis. He and his wife, Dr. Janice Daurio, are members of Padre Serra Parish. Join us for refresh-ments at 6:30pm. 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo. RSVP anne@padeserra.org. Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team of Padre Serra Parish.

SOCIAL SENIORS

C ome enjoy breakfast with us on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 9:00am at BG's Restau-

rant (5th and A Street, Oxnard). Their phone number is (805) 498-0700. We will attend the 8:00am Mass at Santa Clara Church before we go to breakfast. This is a great way to begin one's day. For more information call Jiny 984-7816.

ANGELS OF CHARITY LUNCHEON

T he eleventh annual Angels of Charity luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 13th at 11:00 am at the

Saticoy Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit Catholic Charities of Ventura County, which helps low income individuals, families, and children in the Ventura County area. The honoree is Cathy “Cat” Morales and the featured speaker is Sister Regina Marie,

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OCD. To RSVP call Sherrie Esseff at (805) 298-3027 o r e m a i l K r i s t i n e L o p e z a t K r i s -tine.M.Lopez@gmail.com.

THE HEALING POWER OF GOD’S MERCY

E ncounter Jesus our Healer and the Power of Divine Mercy at “The Healing Power of God’s Mercy” with Fr.

George Reynolds, Associate Pastor, St. Barnabas, Long Beach & Dominic Berardi-no, President, SCRC, Catholic lay-leader, author and teacher. Topics covered in-clude the Power of Divine Mercy, Encountering Jesus our Healer, Experiencing Healing Prayer and a Heal-ing Mass. Location: Our Lady of the Assumption Par-ish Hall, 3175 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, on Saturday, April 30, 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm, $20 per person before April 25th. For more information go to scrc.org or call (818) 771-1361.

LIFE CENTERS ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

L ife Centers of Ventura County will host their 44th Annual Dinner Dance and Auction

on Saturday, April 23rd at 5 pm, at the Saticoy Country Club, 4450 Clubhouse Drive, Somis, 93066. Tickets are $75 per person, $80 after April 4th. Sponsorship tables are availa-ble, with reserved seating for 10, with additional drinks and appetizers and special recognition in our program, for $1500. Non-Sponsorship tables for 10 are also available for $750. To reserve your tickets, please call (805) 486-2721, or visit Events | Life Centers of Ventura County. If you would like to do-nate any items, such as vacation homes, gift certifi-cates, etc,... for our auction, please call Katie Sweeney at (805) 890-3076.

SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL FIESTA

S anta Clara High School will be holding its an-nual Fiesta on Sunday, April 24th from 11am-7pm. There will be food,

live entertainment, a car show, along with games and prizes for the kids! Come have some Fiesta fun with the Saints! For more information, go to www.SantaClaraHighSchool.com or contact (805)483-9502.

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION OF

CONSCIENCE RIGHTS IN HEALTH CARE

F ather, in Jesus our Lord, we praise and thank you for your most precious gift of human life and for forming us in your divine image. Keep

us, the dwelling place of your most Holy Spirit, ever healthy in body and soul.

Jesus, Divine Healer, pour your grace upon all those afflicted with illness or disease. Protect from all harm those who are vulnerable due to sickness, suffering, frailty, poverty or age, whether elderly or unborn.

Holy Spirit, touch the hearts of all who serve human life in medicine and science, so they will protect the dignity of each person, from conception to natural death, and remain faithful advocates of all entrusted to their care.

Grant those who are called to serve as health care providers renewed conviction in their ministry, and increased wisdom to treat the whole person, and not merely the illness.

Protect the right of health care providers to serve their patients without being forced to violate their moral and religious convictions. Guard them against discrimination, that they might be free to follow you faithfully while fulfilling their professional duties.

Grant our lawmakers the wisdom and courage to up-hold conscience rights for those called to the ministry of healing, and help them resist the pressure to be-come collaborators in the culture of death.

Give us strength to be bold and joyful witnesses to the truth that every human life is sacred.

In your goodness, guard our freedom to live out our faith and to follow you in all that we do. Father, we ask this in Jesus’ name, through the Holy Spirit. Amen.

DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH Diáconos sirviendo nuestra parroquia

Dn. Jerome Bettencourt (Kara) Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY RESOURCES

For more information on the Holy Year of Mercy, visit our website-www.santaclaraparish.org

OR the LA Archdiocese website-www.seekmercy.org.

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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Hazel B. Glaudé-Deceased

Brian Scott-Deceased Roman Abueg-Deceased/Birthday

Nancy-Deceased Antonio Rocha-Deceased

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Brian Scott-Deceased

Isabel y Eufemio Juarez-Deceased Alisia Ramirez (3)-Death Anniversary

Lance Crane-Birthday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Forgey Family-Special Intention Maria Conception Soto-Birthday

Jose Samaniego-Death Anniversary Brian Scott-Death Anniversary Leodcgario Merte-Deceased

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Clarita C. Fababier-Birthday

Enrique & Luisa Cruz-Deceased

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Joe R. Zavala-Deceased/Birthday

Angel & Christopher Ariaz-Deceased Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Macias-Thanksgiving Crecensia Abarra -Deceased/Birthday

Constantino Manzano-Deceased

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Louie Kreuzer-Deceased

Eudocia Chong Estella-Deceased Ruben & Ruth Salamat-Deceased

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Ramon Balajadia-Deceased/Birthday

Brian Scott-Deceased Mary McGenniqle-Deceased Evelia Figatner-Thanksgiving

Ramon & Fidela Ruvalcaba-Thanksgiving

7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Oscar Pereira-Difunto(a)

6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS Tony Grenados-Deceased

Steven Magallon-Health & Wellbeing Jonah Lantaya-Deceased

Sarah Ann Edelmon-Deceased Tony Dimaano-Death Anniversary

8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Dolores Pytleski-Deceased Theresa Pytleski-Deceased

Pastor Oandasan Giron-Deceased Brian Scott-Deceased

Gabriela Gonzales-Health & Wellbeing Roberto y Maria Rocha-Deceased

Gerardo Arroyo Rocha-Special Intention

10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Apolonio N. Barcena 75th-Birthday

Marilou Barcena Olsen-Birthday Kathrine A. Barcena-Birthday

Corazon Arañas-Health & Wellbeing Armin Amman-Deceased Melody Ruiz-Birthday

12:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Juan Panlican-Death Anniversary

Divina Misericordia-Special Intention Clarita Concepcion-Health & Wellbeing

7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Animas de Purgatorio-Intención Especial Felician De Jesus Ortiz-Eterno Descanso

CHILDREN’S PRAYER TO MARY

Dear Mother of Jesus, look down upon me as I say my prayers slowly at my mother's knee. I love thee, O Lady and please willest thou bring all little children to Jesus our King.

REDIMIDOS

¿ Recuerdas a Pedro la noche que arrestaron a Jesús? Insistía en que nunca había oído de Je-

sús. Hoy estamos llamados a unirnos a Pedro en dar testi-monio del nombre de Jesús como lo hace en la primera lectura, y a proclamar nuestro amor a él tal como lo hace Pedro en el pasa-je del Evangelio. La poderosa imagen de la visión de san Juan en la segunda lectura del libro del Apoca-lipsis nos enseña la comunidad a la que pertenece-mos cuando tenemos fe en el nombre de Jesús. Nos unimos a todos los seres vivientes “miles y millones” en “el cielo, sobre la tierra, debajo de ella y en el mar, y todo lo que hay en ellos” (Apocalipsis 5:11, 13). La majestad y dignidad expresadas en cada lectura están en profundo contraste con la oscura y miserable imagen de Pedro y los otros apóstoles en los momentos en que Jesús era arrestado, juzgado y crucificado. ¡Qué alivio que todos podemos ser tan totalmente redimidos! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

M uchas primeras comuniones se celebran en el Tiempo de Pascua. Ade-más de recibir el Cuerpo y

la Sangre de Jesús por primera vez en su vida los comulgantes reciben un libro de oraciones, un rosario y un escapulario. Como recuerdo del evento, muchos comulgantes regalan a sus amigos y parientes alguna estampita religiosa. Las estampitas llevan imágenes de Jesucristo, la Virgen, los ángeles o los santos y son muy populares entre los latinos. Las ponemos en nuestros autos, en libros como la Biblia o libros de oración. Las tenemos en altarcitos domésti-cos o metidos en los marcos de las fotos de nuestros seres queridos. Muchos critican esta práctica recor-dando que en Éxodo 20:3-5, Dios prohibió el uso de ídolos. Esto la Iglesia católica nunca lo ha negado, pero recuerda que Dios también pidió imágenes de ángeles para la arca de la alianza (Éxodo 25: 17). En Números 21:8 mandó hacer una imagen milagrosa de una serpiente. Ninguna de esas imágenes es con-siderada un ídolo porque son imágenes al servicio de Dios y recuerdo de su presencia igual que las estam-pitas e imágenes religiosas.—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MES NACIONAL PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DEL ABUSO INFANTIL

A bril es el Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, un tiempo para reconocer que todos ju-

gamos un papel importante en la pro-tección de nuestra niñez y de nuestros jóvenes. Cada año la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles publica el folleto Traba-jando juntos para la Prevención del Abuso Sexual In-fantil, que ofrece una lista de políticas, programas, recursos otra información de cómo la Iglesia Católica esta trabajando para ayudar a prevenir el abuso sexual infantil. Copias del folleto del 2016 están dis-ponibles al contactar a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org. Que, en este año de la misericordia, podamos, conti-nuar orando, apoyando y practicando la justicia y la misericordia con aquellos que han sido lastimados por miembros de nuestra Iglesia, especialmente nuestros niños y jóvenes que son nuestra esperanza y nuestro futuro, Oremos al Señor.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera Lectura — Llevados ante el sanedrín, los apóstoles dieron testimonio de Jesucristo (Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41). Salmo — Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente. Aleluya (Salmo 30(29)). Segunda Lectura — En su visión Juan ve todo en el cielo y en la tierra rindiendo honores y gloria al que está en el trono y al Cordero (Apocalipsis 5:11-14). Evangelio — Jesús se aparece a los discípulos cerca del mar de Tiberíades (Juan 21:1-19 [1-14]).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; 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 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100 (99):1-3, 5; Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

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Tercer Domingo de Pascua — Abril 10, 2016

CONFÍA EN LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS

P adre Misericordioso, gracias por la misericor-dia que has mostrado en perdo-nar mis pecados y por la paz

que viene de reconciliarme contigo y con tu Iglesia. Oh Dios, Tú eres fiel, y nunca abandonas a los que esperan en Ti. Yo sé que mi redención del pecado y la muerte ha sido ganada a costa de la sangre de tu Hijo. A cambio de este regalo de valor incalculable, hago la resolución hoy de renovar mi confianza en tu infinita misericordia. En momentos de duda, cuando los recuerdos dolorosos de los pecados del pasado amenazan con destruir la paz que nos has dado, que el poder de tu Espíritu Santo eche afuera toda auto condenación y me dé más confianza en tu palabra de perdón. Enséñame a animar a otros para que ellos también, pueden buscar tu tierna compasión y llegar a conocer la paz, que nada ni nadie puede destruir. Te lo pido en el nombre de Jesús, tu Hijo, en quien me has restaurado a la vida. Amén.

MISERICORDIA EN MOVIMIENTO

S i bien la Cuaresma fue un tiempo penitencial, el tiempo de Pascua (¡que dura más que el

tiempo de Cuaresma!) nos re-cuerda la alegría que tene-mos en el amor misericordioso de Dios. El ejemplo más obvio del amor misericordioso de Dios se nos mostró en el Misterio Pascual de Cristo. La culminación de este Misterio Pascual, que sigue al sufrimiento y Muerte de Cristo, es su Resurrección, que es nuestra garantía de que Cristo triunfa sobre la muerte. No sólo nos regocijamos en esta eterna victoria, sino que también nos regocijamos de que, a través de nuestra fe y participación en los sacramentos, podemos compartir el triunfo de Cristo mientras Dios extiende su miseri-cordia salvífica sobre nosotros. El Jubileo de la Mise-ricordia nos recuerda que Dios “se complace en ser misericordioso” (Mi 7:18), ¡y así debemos hacerlo no-sotros! 1. Al final del día, pase algún tiempo en reflexión,

por su cuenta o con otros, regocijándose en el amor y misericordia que le mostraron Dios y otros hoy. Incluso si tuvo un mal día, ¿dónde vio el amor de Dios presente en su vida?

2. Lea la carta del papa Francisco sobre este Año Jubilar, Misericordiae Vultus. Observe las diferen tes formas en que relaciona la misericordia con la alegría de vivir nuestra fe cristiana.

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