SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Third Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 28, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS!

O n behalf of the cler-gy and staff of Santa Clara Parish, we would like to congratu-late Dick Maulhardt and Tom and Barbara Lau-bacher for their recent recognitions! Thank you for your continued involvement and support of the Santa Clara Parish and greater Oxnard communi-ty. God bless you.

“I AM”

K indness and mercy are what the enslaved people of Israel needed, and they came in the form of deliverance. They came through a leader, Moses, who was once plucked from the Nile River and was now herding his father-in-law’s sheep in the land of Goshen. The bush that burned but was not con-sumed shows us that God is inexhaustible mystery. Moses’ awe and deference are mixed with a touching conversational tone as he seeks to learn God’s name. And God sweetly responds. The somewhat abstract “I AM” distinguishes the God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob from the minor gods in the territory who “are not.” They are helpless, powerless, and useless. Moses is to step out into an amazing future, and God will be there with outstretched arm. Just go and see, God seems to say. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

A sh Wednesday is not observed by Eastern Christians, perhaps because, at least in Orthodox practice, weekdays are not proper days for the Divine Liturgy. Typically, “Great Lent” has a bit of a prelude. On “Meatfare Sunday” the faithful have their last chance to eat meat for the entire period of Great Lent. A week later, “Cheesefare Sun-day” has dairy on the menu for the last time until Pascha (Easter). At twilight on Cheesefare Sunday, officially called “Sunday of For-giveness.” the church gathers for “Forgiveness Vespers.” The faithful identify with Adam and Eve, forgiving one another in order to experi-

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 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

ence God’s forgiveness. The desire to set aside all bitterness, and to achieve harmony and reconciliation in the family and with one’s neighbors gives a re-markable energy to the transition into the days of penitence. At the end of the vespers liturgy, the décor of the church is changed to reflect the new season. How is your Lenten fast going? Imagine the Eastern tradition. No meat, no fish, no dairy, no wine or oil. Some traditions permit vegetable oil; everyone goes without olive oil. Happily, strict fasting is not permit-ted on the Sabbath or the Lord’s Day, so on Saturday and Sunday the fast is somewhat mitigated, and wine and oil are allowed. If the Feast of the Annunication falls during Great Lent, then fish may be served. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MEDITATIONS ON MERCY

A s we strive to live out the mercy and love of God, we should take heart in the motto for the Jubilee of Mercy, "Merciful like the Father" (MV, 13-14). What does it mean to be merciful like the Father – how is God merciful? Throughout Scrip-ture we see many examples of God's mercy, such as his judgement of individu-als and nations. Additionally, powerful examples are found in God's salvific ac-tions throughout history – in the history of Israel in the Old Testament, in the proph-ets, in the Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ, in the sending of the Holy Spirit to the Church at Pentecost, etc. Mercy is not just an act of clemency for those who have done wrong. It is a way of life that is manifested in the compassion, love, and joy we see that God has for all of creation. While it is easy to see how God is merciful through the witness of the Scriptures and the life of the Church, it is sometimes challenging for us to apply it to our daily actions. How do we live out what Christ calls us to in Scripture? Our ability to live out this motto is dependent on our accepting God's su-perabundant love and mercy that he pours out on us. Once we are nourished with God's mercy and allow His merciful love to transform us, we are better able to show others this merciful love (MV, 14). Adopting a merciful attitude is not simply a spir-itual action, it also includes physical acts that witness to God's love. Luke 6:37-38 provides us with exam-ples of how our actions can reflect the way that God treats us; through not judging or condemning, by for-giving others, and giving generously to others (MV, 14). However, our actions of mercy are not simply things we do so that we will be judged worthy by God. They are actions that flow from our embrace

of God's mercy and love to us. By showing mercy and love to others, we illustrate how we have accept-ed God's merciful love and how we want to continue this outpouring of mercy (MV, 14). Taken from usccb.org, Medi-tations on Mercy-December 2015

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The Lord God appears to Moses and directs him to go and deliver the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103) or Psalm 95. Second Reading — We are not to grumble like the people with Moses in the desert (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel — If you do not repent, you will all perish (Luke 13:1-9) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8- 9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19 -20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14- 23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9- 14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17- 21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTION

N ext week, our parish will take up The Catho-lic Relief Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all peo-ple. Next week, please give generously to The Cath-olic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in dis-guise.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUNDRAISER

T he Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a fund raiser event for Catholic Charities of Ventura on Saturday, Mar. 5, 2016 from 5 to 10 PM, donation $20/person. Event includes Irish dances by Claddagh School of dance, performance on fiddle by Harvey Girls group, Irish Vo-calists, silent auction, Irish stew dinner. For info and tickets call Pat 650-9492.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONAL

Y ou are reminded of the Santa Clara Par-ish monthly First-Saturday Marian Devotion. To honor the request made by Our Lady of Fatima, Santa Clara Church will hold the First Saturday Devotional Prayers on March 5th, starting at 7:00 am with the Holy Rosary, followed by the 8:00 am Mass. Please join us.

CASINO NIGHT SCHS

S anta Clara High School is hosting The Roaring 20’s Casino Night on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 from 6-10pm. Don your flapper finery, pinstripe suits and fedoras for an evening of fun benefitting SCHS ath-letics. Tickets are $40. The price in-cludes: admission, gambling chips, food, 1 drink ticket & 1 raffle ticket. For more information, or to RSVP please contact palmisano@SantaClaraHighSchool.com, (805)483-9502.

MARIAN SHRINE PILGRIMAGE

A pilgrimage to Portugal, France, and Spain is being directed by Dn. Leonard Lacbain and Fe Lacbain for eleven days from May 18-May 29, 2016. The trip includes stops in Fatima, Lourdes, and Barcelona. Tour pro-gram includes round-trip air fare from Los Angeles including all taxes and fees, 10 nights hotel accommodation in first class properties, services of Tour Escort and sightseeing as outlined by itinerary. All inclusive land and air price per person (sharing a twin/double) is USD $3,996.00. Make your reservations soon—space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation please contact Fe Lacbain at 805-444-1621 or 805-981-4785.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent

Thursday: St. Katharine Drexel Friday: St. Casimir; World Day of Prayer; First Friday; Abstinence Saturday: First Saturday

LENTEN SOUP Wednesdays of Lent 5:00-7:00PM

School Auditorium

C ome and join us every Wednesday at our Lenten Soup Supper. Bring your own bowl and spoon, and your donation will go to support an institution or ministry that takes care of the poor or homeless. En-joy a variety of hot soups. Dates-Wednesday, March 2, 9, & 16.

March 2nd Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors March 9th St. Vincent de Paul Society

Knights of Columbus & Men of Promise

March 16th Hispanic Ministry

St. Vincent de Paul Ministry We are currently restructuring our ministries, and

invite you to visit our website to see the new changes regarding this outreach program.

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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Antonia Castellon-Deceased Kristina Kai Hall-Deceased

Gumaro Ruvalcaba-Deceased/Birthday Maria De La Luz Ruvalcaba-Deceased

TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Antonia Castellon-Deceased

Fermin C. Cayaban-Death Anniversary Grace Dayrit-Birthday

WESNESDAY, MARCH 2 1Carmen & Aurora Garcia-Death Anniversary

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Zoila Monge-Death Anniversary

Eva Bravo-Birthday

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Aida Y. Sarmento-Thanksgiving

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Emencita Madayag-Death Anniversary

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Maria Goretti Kieu May-Deceased

All La Lai Families-Deceased Pilar Sitton-Birthday

7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Martin Torres-Difuntos

Fernando Solorio Jr-Por su Salud y Bienestar Feliciano & Gloria Sanchez-Por su Salud y

Bienestar Lucio Lira-Difunto(a)

Manuel Gaspar-Difunto(a)

6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS Anthony Kim-Health & Wellbeing Angela Kim-Health & Wellbeing

John & Diane Shim-Health & Wellbeing

8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Burt Igl-Deceased

Karen Mayer-Health & Wellbeing Alex Mendoza-Birthday

Pastor Oandasan Giron-Deceased Robert Davis-Deceased

10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Diane Michelle Arnold-Deceased

Antonio Rocha-Deceased Maria Luz Rocha & Family-Thanksgiving

Eva Bravo-Health & Wellbeing Lucile Peralta-Special Intention

Souls in Purgatory-Special Intention Frank Maciel-Deceased/Birthday

12:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Antonia Castellon-Death Anniversary

Felica Hope-Health & Wellbeing Hilaria Salvador-Health & Wellbeing

7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Guadalupe Jose Hernadez-Difunto(a)

DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH DIÁCONOS SIRVIENDO NUESTRA PARROQUIA

Que Dios los bendiga. God bless you! 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)

LENTEN PENANCE CROSSES

A s a reminder, Penance Crosses are posted on both sides of the church (near doors). The Virgin Mary side has crosses in English and the St. Joseph side in Spanish. We have penances for adults at the top of the crosses and penances for children at the bottom.

“YO SOY”

L o que el pueblo esclavizado de Israel necesi-taba era la bondad y mi-sericordia de Dios, y esas dos cosas llegaron bajo la forma de una liberación. Llegaron por medio de un caudillo, Moisés, que cuando niño fue salvado de las aguas del Nilo, y ahora estaba pastoreando las ovejas de su sue-gro en el desierto. La zarza que ardía sin consumirse nos muestra que Dios es un misterio inagotable. El temor y respeto de Moisés están mezclados con una confianza conmovedora, cuando trata de averiguar el Nombre del Señor. Y Dios le responde dulcemente con un Nombre –YO SOY– que distingue al Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob de los diosecitos de las na-ciones, que “no-son”. Esos diosecitos de nada son im-potentes e inútiles. Moisés tiene que avanzar hacia un futuro increíble, y Dios lo espera allí con mano pode-rosa y brazo extendido. Es como si el Señor le dijera, “Ve, y verás”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

M uchas naciones latinoamericanas son bene-ficiadas por organizaciones caritativas extranjeras. Pero estas organizaciones no siempre pue-den suplir las necesidades de los pue-blos latinoamericanos, por eso los obispos de Chile buscaron la manera de motivar a su pueblo para que ayu-de a sus propios desafortunados. En 1982 los obispos chilenos crearon una nueva practica cuaresmal llamada la Campaña de Fraternidad. Esta Campaña se motiva en las observancias penitenciales de la oración, el ayuno y la caridad. Esta práctica de la Iglesia chilena se basa en la tradición cristiana de las obras de caridad y la acción social. La Campaña de Fraternidad también se funda en la espiritualidad cristiana de la hermandad. Los que tienen la manera de ayudar han compartido a través de los proyectos de esta obra con jóvenes en riesgo social, madres solteras, ancianos, prisioneros y otros grupos margi-nados. Esto se hace en un espíritu de mutualidad en-tre los hijos e hijas del creador. Esta campaña cuares-mal nos desafía a buscar la manera de ayudar a los pobres no como personas necesitada sino como her-manas y hermanos en Cristo a los cual debemos nues-

tra cooperación para mejorar sus vidas. Ellos en torno son la presencia de Cristo quien se encuentra en los más pequeños de la sociedad.—Fray Gilberto Cava-zos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MEDITACIONES SOBRE LA MISERICORDIA

A l esforzarnos por vivir la misericordia y el amor de Dios, debe-mos cobrar aliento en el lema del Jubileo de la Misericordia, "Misericordiosos como el Padre" (MV, nos. 13-14). ¿Qué significa ser misericordiosos como el Pa-dre; cómo es Dios misericordioso? A lo largo de las Escrituras vemos muchos ejemplos de la misericordia de Dios, como por ejemplo su juicio de individuos y naciones. Además, se encuentran poderosos ejemplos en las acciones salvíficas de Dios en la historia: en la historia de Israel en el Antiguo Testamento, en los profetas, en la vida, Muerte, Resurrección y Ascensión de Cristo, en el envío del Espíritu Santo a la Iglesia en Pentecostés, etc. La misericordia no es sólo un acto de clemencia para los que han hecho mal. Es una for-ma de vida que se manifiesta en la compasión, el amor y la alegría que vemos que tiene Dios para toda la creación. Si bien es fácil ver cómo es Dios misericordioso a través del testimonio de las Escri-turas y la vida de la Iglesia, a veces nos es difícil aplicarlo a nuestras acciones diarias. ¿Cómo vivimos el llamado de Cristo en las Escrituras? Nuestra capa-cidad para vivir este lema depende de que acepte-mos el amor y misericordia sobreabundante de Dios que él derrama sobre nosotros. Una vez que nos ali-mentamos con la misericordia de Dios y permitimos que su amor misericordioso nos transforme, somos más capaces de mostrar a los demás este amor mise-ricordioso (MV, no. 14). Adoptar una actitud miseri-cordiosa no es simplemente una acción espiritual; también incluye obras físicas que den testimonio del amor de Dios. Lucas 6:37-38 nos da ejemplos de có-mo nuestras acciones pueden reflejar la manera en que Dios nos trata: no juzgando o condenando, sino perdonando a los demás, y dando generosamente a los demás (MV, no. 14). Sin embargo, nuestras accio-nes de misericordia no son simplemente cosas que hacemos para ser juzgados dignos de Dios. Son ac-ciones que se derivan de nuestra aceptación de la misericordia y el amor de Dios por nosotros. Al mos-trar misericordia y amor a los demás, ilustramos cómo hemos aceptado el amor misericordioso de Dios y

IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA

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Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma — Febrero 28, 2016

apoyo a los refugiados desplazados y el respeto y el amor de Cristo a todas personas. Por favor contri-buye generosamente a The Catholic Relief Services Collection de la próxima semana y ayude a Jesús con otro rostro ¿le ayudaras?

cómo queremos continuar esta efusión de la miseri-cordia (MV, no. 14). Fuente: usccb.org

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — El Señor se aparece a Moisés y le indica que vaya y libere a los israelitas de su opre-sión en Egipto (Éxodo 3:1-8a, 13-15) o Exodo 17:3-7. Salmo — El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]) o Salmo 95 (94). Segunda lectura — No nos quejemos. El que se sien-ta seguro deberá cuidarse para no caer (1 Corintios 10:1-6, 10-12) o Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8. Evangelio — Si no se arrepienten, todos perecerán (Lucas 13:1-9) o Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15ab; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Hos 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Hos 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Domingo: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Sal 34 (33):2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

ENTRENAMIENTO DE VIRTUS

H abrá un entrenamiento de VIRTUS el 4 de marzo en el auditorio de Santa Clara Ele-mentary School (324 S. E Street, Oxnard) de 6-9PM. No es necesario anotarse en avanzado. La clase será en español, y esta abierta a feligreses de Santa Clara y otras parroquias. Si tiene preguntas llame a Sr. Estela a 487-3891 x 299.

COLECTA ESPECIAL

L a próxima semana nuestra parroquia realiza-rá The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta colecta da fondos a seis agencias católicas que tocan la vida de más de 100 millones de perso-nas en el mundo. Los fondos de esta colecta ayudan a proporcionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre,

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SOPA CUARESMAL Miércoles de Cuaresma 5:00-7:00PM

Auditorio de la Escuela

Ú nase con nosotros cada miércoles en nuestra Sopa Cuaresmal. Traiga su propio plato hondo, cucha-ra, y con su donación monetaria apoya a los mas pobres y necesitados. Cada noche tenemos muchos tipos de sopas/caldo. Fechas-Miércoles, 2, 9, y 16 de marzo. Marzo 2 Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Marzo 9 St. Vincent de Paul Society

Knights of Columbus & Men of Promise

Marzo 16 Ministerio Hispano

U n recordatorio-tenemos nuestras cru-ces Penitenciales a los lados de la iglesia. Las cruces del lado de la Virgen son en inglés y el de San José en espa-ñol. Las penitencias de los adultos están en la parte de arriba y las penitencias de los niños están en la parte de abajo.

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