Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Jun Cajucom, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Sagayaraj Emmanuel, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adrian Budhi, MSC, In Residence Deacon John De Gano Deacon Richard Heames

Ministry Center: 7005 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Church: 3680 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92506

Parish Office: 951.781.9855 Fax: 951.781.3061 Rectory: 951.683.0800 School: 951.684.1091 Visit us online: www.stcofa.org www.facebook.com/stcofa @stcofa / #stcofa

Confessions Saturday: 3:30-5:00 pm Daily Upon Request

Sick Calls (M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm): 951.781.9855 Sick Calls (after hours): 951.683.0800 x 25

PPPARISHARISHARISH VVVISIONISIONISION SSSTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT One God, One people in Christ, One community of love guided by the Holy Spirit to impact lives.

Un Dios, Un pueblo en Cristo, Una comunidad de amor guiada por el Espíritu Santo para impactar vidas.

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITY

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am 8:30 am 10:15 am (Interpreted for Deaf) 12:00 noon (Gospel Choir) 1:45 pm (Español) 5:15 pm (Life Teen) Daily: 8:00 am (Monday - Saturday) 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s): 5:30 pm (Vigil); 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Español)

Novena to the Sacred Heart First Friday at 8:30 am

Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday at 8:30 am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after 8:00 am Mass until 8:00 am on Saturday

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SUNDAY - DOMINGO 09/03 6:30 am Richard Leary Sarthou † 8:30 am Intentions of Marilyn Aguillon Holmes 10:15 am Ernie Reyna, Sr. † 12:00 pm Corazon F. Serrano † 1:45 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 5:15 pm Isabel Gilbert † MONDAY - LUNES 09/04 8:00 am John & Elizabeth Morotz † TUESDAY - MARTES 09/05 8:00 am Dominga Aliaga † 5:30 pm Ivan B. Solidum † WEDNESDAY - MIÉRCOLES 09/06 8:00 am Intentions of St. Jude’s Wirebenders 5:30 pm Ed Rix † THURSDAY - JUEVES 09/07 8:00 am Richard Bavario † 5:30 pm Intentions of Guillermo Vasquez, Jr. FRIDAY - VIERNES 09/08 8:10 am Edna Cote † 5:30 pm Glinda Twist † SATURDAY - SÁBADO 09/09 8:00 am Vanassa Muñoz † 10:00 am At AVW—Parishioners 5:15 pm Jimmy Rodriguez † SUNDAY - DOMINGO 09/10 6:30 am Maria Zimmerman † 8:30 am Intentions of Michael Fruciano 10:15 am Paul E. Bell † 12:00 pm Richard Bavario † 1:45 pm Intentions of Caterine Franco 5:15 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners

† Symbolizes Soul of Deceased

LITURGY CORNER MASS INTENTIONS - INTENCIÓNES DE MISAS

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September3-TWENTY-SECONDSUNDAY INORDINARYTIME September8-Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September9-St. Peter Claver, Priest Please keep our priests in prayer as they prepare to begin their Convocation September 12-15th. May they be renewed in mind, body and spirit.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading — The name of the L has become like ire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm— My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). SecondReading — Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will ind them (Matthew 16:21-27). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Low Gluten Hosts Available at St. Catherine for those with gluten sensitivity. Commencing September 1st, 2017 St. Catherine’s will offer low gluten hosts for those suffering with medically indicated gluten sensitivity such as ce-liac disease. The low gluten hosts will be offered only at the 8:30 am Sunday Mass at this time. If you have need of these hosts, please check in with the sacristan no later than 8:15am and ad-vise him or her. Hosts will only be consecrated for the number of people who have checked in with the sacristan in advance at that Mass. In-structions on how to receive the hosts during Communion will be provided at that time. If you are unable to attend the 8:30 Mass and have this medical need, please contact the Litur-gy Office at 951-683-0800 ext. 14 or via email at liturgyoffice24@yahoo.com leaving your name and contact information.

Beginning after Labor Day, we will recommence evening weekday Masses at 5:30 pm. Our first evening Mass will be Tuesday, September 5th.

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On this 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus says to us that if we wish to be his disciples we must “take up your cross and follow me.” St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei, which means “work of God,” had this to say about the cross: “The cross symbolizes the life of an apostle of Christ. It brings a strength and a truth that delights both soul and body, though some mes it is hard and one can feel the weight.”

In today’s gospel Jesus says, “whoever wishes to come a er me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mt.16:24). Le to ourselves, this would be an almost, if not impossible task. Consider the possibility that Jesus’ followers had seen criminals and revolu onaries against the Roman rule hanging on crosses on the roads of Pales ne and knew the shame and excrucia ng pain that came from such punishment. Jesus’ challenge to his disciples to “take up their cross” must have stunned them.

Jesus’ declara on of the condi ons of discipleship came a er he had foretold his death and resurrec on. And how does Peter react? He takes Jesus aside “and began to rebuke him saying ‘God forbid it Lord!’” (Mt.16:22). This prompts Jesus to label Peter as “Satan…an obstacle [stumbling block] to me” (Mt.16:23). Jesus puts Peter and us in our place; literally, “Get behind me”, i.e., where disciples belong, following the Master, imita ng the Master’s self-sacrificing love. The condi ons of discipleship also re-quire us to set our minds on divine things. The 19th century Spanish archbishop and missionary St. Anthony Mary Claret ex-plained: “The Chris an who desires to follow Jesus carrying his cross must bear in mind that the name ‘Chris an’ means ‘bearer or imitator of Christ’ and that if he wishes to bear that noble tle worthily, he must above all do as Christ charges us in the gospel; we must oppose or deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow him.”

The word “deny” is from the Greek aparneomai, meaning to disavow or give up connec on with someone or something. This means that to deny oneself is to give up self-interest; to disregard the gra fica on of one’s own needs and desires; to relinquish one’s own will to do the will of God, imita ng Jesus who gave himself over to his Father’s plan for our salva on.

Does this mean we should seek out suffering and sorrow? No! We are here to flourish, but in doing so, suffering will inevitably come our way. It is how we react to it that is crucial. We can accept and integrate it as part of our voca on to be fully human, or we can try to avoid it and resent it. In trying to become a fully good person, we will come up against many difficul es. Some will be rooted in our own sinfulness, others will be external tempta ons and difficul es. However, it is to this great voca on that Je-sus is calling us today. Final note: Luke adds a detail not found in Ma hew’s or Mark’s account of Jesus’ words. He says, “If any want to become my followers, let them…take up their cross daily and follow me” (Lk 9:23).

Jesus is a ma er of everyday life,

Faithful

STEWARDSHIP . . .Thank you for supporting your parish, St. Catherine of Alexandria!

2017 DDF SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES SEPTEMBER 2 & 3 Please use the brightyellowenvelopelocated in the pews for your donation. Thank you for your support!

DonatingtoDDFsupportsyourChurchandMinistries.

Actual Collection

Budgeted Collection

August 6th 18,435.58$ 17,000.00$

August 13th 17,160.62$ 17,000.00$

August 20th 15,261.41$ 17,000.00$

August 27th 17,174.30$ 17,000.00$

Actual Collection 150,326.52$ Budgeted Collection 153,000.00 YTD Collection Shortfall ($2,673.48)

Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018Summary of Weekly Sunday Offering

August 27, 2017

Thank you for your support.

DDF Assessment 99,100$

Less: Pledges Made 94,179 Total Pledges Shortfall 4,921$

DDF Assessment 99,100$ Less: Pledge payments received 82,168

Balance payable to the Diocese 16,932$

Number of donors 371Parishioner's participation % 12%

2017 Diocesan Development FundAugust 27, 2017

PLEASE SUPPORT 2017 DDF. THANK YOU!

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ALTAR SERVER TRAININGALTAR SERVER TRAININGALTAR SERVER TRAINING If you are a student 10 years or older and would like to become an Altar Server, there will be a training session for you in the church on:

Saturday, September 9th at 1:00 pm–3:00 pm or

Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

For more information and to sign up please call 781-9855 ext. 18.

VINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNER Today we hear Jesus say to us, “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoev-er loses his life for my sake will ind it.” The challenge is to let go so God can lead us.

HaveyouconsideredansweringthecalltohelpservethepoorbyjoiningtheSociety

ofSt.VincentdePaul?Please contact Robert Lucero at 951-784-7642 for information regarding this ministry.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYRESPECT LIFE MINISTRYRESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Healing Broken Hearts . . .

. . .One Weekend at a Time Pope Francis said: “God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it. And a spark of divine light is within each of us.” Sometimes situations and decisions from the past can make us feel disconnected and alone. If you have emotional or spiritual wounds as a result of a past abortion, please consider attending our upcoming

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat September 8-10, 2017.

It’s an opportunity for women and men to experience God’s love and mercy as He touches each wound with his healing grace. Lives are restored and peace is found. Participation is strictly confidential. For more information, please contact Mary Huber at 909-475-5353 or MHuber@sbdiocese.org or visit the website Rachelsvineyard.org.

ISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRY Would you like to join us at our Bingo and Ice Cream Social at Valencia Gardens? It’s at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 17th and we’d love to have you join us. Bring your whole family for treats. For more information call Diana 781-9855 ext. 18 or Walter 789-0186.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GROW IN YOUR FAITH?

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN

WOMEN® MINISTRY

Cordially invites you to join us in a study of the Holy Spirit: Discerning the Voice of God

& Unleashing His Power in Our Lives

First fall meeting is Monday, September 11th

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month from 9:45am to noon. Place: Youth House-6956 Nixon Street, Riverside

For more information, call Peg 951-686-2397 or Judi 951-500-1207

All women are most welcome to attend.

For more information on FCCW, please go to our website: www.fellowshipofcatholicchristianwomen.org

Multi-Parish Summer Bowling League is Forming Interested in bowling this winter?

Sign-up for a Wednesday night St. Thomas & Friends multi-parish bowl-ing league. It is a mixed, 3 person per team handicap league. Members

of all parishes and their friends are invited to participate. Information meeting will be Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm at Arlington Lanes 7100 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 Enjoy 2 free games of bowling after the meeting. Pizza and soft drinks will be served during the meeting. Call Pat at 951-687-6609 if you are interested or would like more information.

S .C I Y T B A EXTRAORDINARYMINISTEXTRAORDINARYMINISTEXTRAORDINARYMINISTEROFHOLYCOMMUNIONEROFHOLYCOMMUNIONEROFHOLYCOMMUNIONIf you are interested in becoming an ExtraordinaryMinisterofHolyCommunion,there will be a training session on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the church. You need to ful ill the requirements before attending this session. Please contact the Liturgy Of ice at (951) 683-0800 ext. 14 for more information.

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TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer, call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline 1-888-206-9090

“Ask the Clergy” Have you ever had a question about our faith or for our priests and deacons? On our website, we're starting a new feature called “Ask the Clergy.” If you have a question, you can submit it online at http://www.stcofa.net/ask-the-clergy.html. The form to submit will be at the bottom of the page. Every month, we will feature a new question with our clergy's responses.

The Parish Offices will be closed

Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day.

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The New School Year at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish School – We Have Begun!

Our children have returned and have begun the 2017-2018 school year with great enthusiasm. Several new students could be seen talking to new friends about what they did this past summer and what their favorite foods are on the hot lunch menu. We hosted our new and returning parents to coffee and muffins after drop-off on the first day of school. We also took advantage of The Eclipse of the Century, and safely viewed a phenomenon that doesn’t happen daily. We were already learning Science on the first day of school. By now students are settling in and are becoming used to all the newness around them – new year, new grade, new teachers, new friends. It’s exciting to be a child at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish School right now. In addition to a new year we are also excited as construction has begun on our new music rooms. Our old choir room and band room were torn down during the summer, and we look forward to the new rooms (with an additional two more to utilize) to enhance our program. This school year we also welcome three new staff members. Mrs. Mercado is our new 1st grade teacher, Ms. Silvestre is teaching 5th grade, and Mr. Knight joins our middle school teachers in 6th grade. Let’s make sure to make them feel welcome into our Saints family. It was a good first week for us combining the old and the new. That is what Catholic education is about, immersing new life in the traditions of those who have gone before so that the past and future find each other in the children we teach. God Bless, Telephone: (951) 684-1091 Enrique Landin email: elandin@stcatherine-riverside.org Principal website: www.stcofa1.org

OURLADYOFFATIMAPRAYERGROUPThe World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army, is the official voice of the Catholic Church on the apparitions, history, and spirituality of Fatima. JoinusMondays,6:15-7:15pm,inthefamilychapeltotheleftofthealtar.

RCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRY Thinking about becoming Catholic? Baptized Catholic but never received any other sacraments? Know a friend who has told you he or she would like to become Catholic? Come to Adult Inquiry to explore and get your questions answered. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm or 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month at 9:00 am in the Ministry Center. Questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29.

NextMeetingDates:9/9at9:00am&9/12at7:00pm

S .C ’ A F F B S O T B G withDr.BobFerrett

Thursdays,September7toDecember14,2017(12sessions)

2:00–3:30pmIn the Spirituality Room at the Ministry Center. 7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 BringyourBibleandjoinus!

(Before each session, you are encouraged to read the chapters that will be studied)

September7:IntheBeginning Ch.1:1-1:31

(Noclass9/21-BishopBarnesSilverJubileeMass,9/28-ParishFestivalPreparation&11/23-Thanksgiving)Call Dr. Ferrett if you have any questions at 951-697-7733.

NEWCOMERS WELCOME MINISTRYNEWCOMERS WELCOME MINISTRYNEWCOMERS WELCOME MINISTRY The Newcomers Ministry will hold a “Newcomers Welcoming” after all masses on September 16th and 17th, 2017. Newly registered parishioners, as well as those who have not had an opportunity to register, are invit-ed to meet with members of the Newcomers Ministry and will be given a packet of information about the parish. Please stop at the “Welcome Table” on the patio at the parking lot side of the church.

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Lance Wiseman - 781.9855 ext. 14

All HighAll High--SchoolSchool--Age Youth LIFE NIGHTAge Youth LIFE NIGHT

Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. after LIFE TEEN Massafter LIFE TEEN Mass

LIFETEEN(highschoolageteen)ThisWeek,9/3—NOLIFENIGHT Enjoy the holiday weekend with family. See you next Sunday at 7:00 pm as we start a new series on the Holy Spirit. NextWeek,9/10—”BeforeBreath”Do you know the Holy Spirit? Tonight we will get to know the Holy Spirit as a person of the Trinity, and is calling us into a deeper rela-tionship & faith in him. Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Youth House, 6956 Nixon Dr. AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURSContact Lance for other service opportunities at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISERThankstoallwhoattendedourBBQDinner&DessertAuctiononSaturday,August19th.Thank you for the support! For other upcoming events, please contact Lance. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to 6th to 8th graders in private or public schools. Check back—gatherings will begin in October. CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation—Welcome to our new irst year teens! We look forward to working with you and your parents this year. Our irst year starts with a MandatoryParent&CandidateMeet-ing on either Sunday,September17from3:00pmto5:00pmORMonday,September18from6:30pmto8:30pm in the Par-ish Hall. You only need to attend one of the two meetings. 2ndYearofCon irmation—We will be starting the year with the Mandatory Parent & Candidate meeting on Sunday,September10from1:30pmto3:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please make sure to turn in any make-up work, mass re lection & service re lection sheets by September 1st. 3rdYearofCon irmation— We will start the year with the Man-datory Parent & Candidate meeting on Sunday,September10from3:30pmto5:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please make sure to turn in any make-up work, mass re lection & service re lection sheets by September 1st. IFYOUHAVENOTREGISTEREDFORCONFIRMATION,PLEASECALLLANCEAT951-781-9855EXT.14TOSCHEDULEANAP-POINTMENTTHISWEEK,SEPTEMBER5thto8th.THANKYOU. Our Con irmation process is a three year program, starting in 9th grade, Con irming in 11th grade; this includes public or any private schools. Please contact Lance Wiseman with any questions.

F F I S N C (T )

Do you have just two hours to give on Wednesdays for our parish children? The Faith Formation Staff and Parish need YOU to help these children prepare for receiving

their Sacraments, learn about our Roman Catholic Traditions, live out the Gospel and journey in our faith together. The rewards are many. Please pray to see if our Lord is calling you to this Ministry. If interested or for questions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25. **Please note any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volunteer will need to follow certain guidelines and training before being allowed to help. Please don't let this turn you away. It's for the safety of all involved.

St. Catherine’s Sunday Pre-School and Children’s Homily need volunteers!!

Children’s Pre-School (ages 3 – 5) Volunteers can help in class during 8:30 and 10:15 morning masses, assist in teaching the students faith-based lesson/craft & help with snack-time. Sunday Pre-School is on a rotation schedule, so even volun-teering once a month can make a difference! Children’s Homily (1st grade – 6th grade) This rewarding ministry is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning mass. Volunteers teach children “Liturgy of the Word” at their level of understand-ing while parents attend mass in church. Training provided with each ministry & schedules are flexible. This is your opportunity to serve the church community! All volunteers must comply with Diocesan Volunteer Policy. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Rachel @ 781-9855 x 26.

A M C ’ S S P : Please note Children’s Homily & Nursery will be closed Sunday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe & peaceful weekend!

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LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura— Me sedujiste, Senor, y me deje seducir por ti (Jeremıas 20:7-9). Salmo— Mi alma esta sedienta de ti, Senor, mi Dios (Salmo 63 [62]). Segundalectura— No se dejan llevar por las cosas del mundo, mas bien transformense por la renova-cion de su mente (Romanos 12:1-2). Evangelio— Si quieres seguirme, renuncia a ti mis-mo, carga con tu cruz y sıgueme (Mateo 16:21-27). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comision Episcopal Espanola. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: 1 Tes 4:13-18; Sal 96 (95):1, 3-5, 11-13; Lc 4:16-30, o las lecturas de la Misa “Por la santi icacion del trabajo” Martes: 1 Tes 5:1-6, 9-11; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 4:31-37 Miercoles: Col 1:1-8; Sal 52 (51):10-11; Lc 4:38-44 Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Sal 98 (97):2-6; Lc 5:1-11 Viernes: Miq 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (12):6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Sabado: Col 1:21-23; Sal 54 (53):3-4, 6, 8; Lc 6:1-5 Domingo: Ez 33:7-9; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

OFRECERLO Así como san Pablo dice, podemos ofrecer

nuestra experiencia personal como un “sacrificio vi-vo”. Ofrezcamos nuestras oraciones diarias, pensa-mientos, palabras, acciones, alegrías y sufrimientos. Unamos nuestros sacrificios al sacrificio perfecto que celebramos en la Eucaristía. Nuestros sacrificios, pe-queños o grandes, felices o tristes, se hacen la materia prima de los milagros. Considera el ejemplo de los panes y pescados que leímos hace unas semanas. El corazón de Jesús se entristece ante las multitudes ham-brientas. Jesús pide a sus discípulos que ofrezcan cualquier cosa que les sobre. Usando lo irrisoria e inadecua-da ofrenda de cinco panes y dos pes-cados, Jesús obra. Él bendice su ofrenda, parte el pan y lo comparte para satisfacer el hambre de miles. Las canastas rebozan. Jesús utiliza una pequeña ofrenda y la transforma en una ayuda verdadera para ofrecer a las personas más necesitadas.

Nosotros también podemos ofrecer sacrificios para que Jesús los transforme. Cuando tenemos que enfrentar problemas sabemos que no podemos resol-verlos, Jesús permanece calmado. Él nos pide dar lo que podamos. A menudo, no tenemos confianza.

Nos burlamos de nuestros intentos patéticos. No pode-mos imaginar cómo Dios podría posiblemente usar nuestros sacrificios pequeños aburridos de lavar los trastes, hacer la limpieza o enviar correos electrónicos para bendecir el mundo. Pero Jesús toma cualquier cosa que ofrezcamos. Él lo bendice. Lo parte. Lo transforma en gracia para nosotros y para todas las personas necesitadas.

¡ALABADO SEA DIOS! El misterio del sufrimiento redentor transforma nuestras vidas, pero no es un misterio fácil de aceptarlo. El su-frimiento no es atractivo. Especial-mente cuando el sufrimiento aflige a personas inocentes, levantamos la voz a Dios por justicia y alivio. Las palabras de Jesús hoy penetran nues-tros corazones: “tú modo de pensar no es el de Dios, sino el de los hom-

bres”. Rogamos para que el Señor acepte nuestro su-frimiento y lo transforme en formas que no podemos imaginar. Abrazando los detalles y las cruces de la vida diaria, ansiamos el día cuando Jesús vuelva en su gloria, revelándonos cómo él usó nuestros sacrificios para bendecir al mundo. Lecturas de hoy: Jer 20:7–9; Sal 63 (62):2–6, 8–9; Rom 12:1–2; Mt 16:21–27 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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2017 COLECTA DE “DD2017 COLECTA DE “DD2017 COLECTA DE “DDF” SE LLEVARA A CABOF” SE LLEVARA A CABOF” SE LLEVARA A CABO ESTE FIN DE SEMANAESTE FIN DE SEMANAESTE FIN DE SEMANA 2 Y 3 DE SEPTIEMBRE2 Y 3 DE SEPTIEMBRE2 Y 3 DE SEPTIEMBRE Por favor use el sobre amarillo que se encuentra en las bancas para su donacion al Fondo del Desarrollo Diocesano. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

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FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 3 DE SEPTIEMBRE 2017

GRUPOASCECIS Es un grupo familiar de Evangelizacion; nos reunimos a compartir y re lexionar, la Palabra de Dios, los Sacramentos y documentos de la Iglesia. Con el proposito de fortalecer nuestra Fe y crecer en el Amor de Dios. Nosreunimostodosloslunesde7:00-9:00pmenlaCasadelosJóvenes-6956NixonSt.Riverside92506.Contactar: Alberto Macıas (951) 850-9606

ELGRUPODEORACIÓNCARISMÁTICORosario, Alabanzas, Oracion ¡VenTeInvitamos!Te esperamos todos los viernesde 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el Salon Espi-ritual. CentrodeMinisterios-7005BrocktonAve.Riverside92506Contactar: Amanda Robles (951) 227-5890 COMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADECOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADECOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADE

PequeñasComunidadesdeFe.Los invitamos todos los lunes de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salon 2 del Centro de Ministe-rios-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Estudiamos las lecturas dominicales –re lexionamos y compartimos nuestra fe. Las pequenas comunidades son un signo visible de la mi-sion de Jesus en el mundo. Buscan activamente formas de servicio para el crecimiento espiritual: Individual y Parroquial. Contactar: Marıa Lozano al 951-314-7010

INFORMACIÓN LITÚRGICA

3deseptiembre-VIGÉSIMOSEGUNDODOMINGODEL TIEMPOORDINARIO 8deseptiembre-La Natividad de la Santısima Virgen Marıa9deseptiembre-San Pedro Claver, Presbıtero Por favor, mantengamos a nuestros sacer-dotes en oración mientras se preparan para comenzar su Convocatoria del 12 al 15 de septiembre. Que sean renovados en mente, cuerpo y espíritu. LaMisadiariaporlatardeempiezadenuevoelmartes,5deseptiembrealas5:30pm.

MINISTERIO DE SALUD

La clínica móvil está disponible el 16 de septiembre de 2017 de 8:30 am a 2:00 pm para pacientes adultos, en el patio trasero de la escuela de St. Catherine, cerca de las mesas de picnic. Se ofrece cuidado médico para adultos, laboratorio y medicamento de bajo costo, los pacientes serán atendidos conforme lleguen y se registren. Necesi-tamos ayuda urgente de intérpretes y traductores de español a inglés. Para más información (voluntarios) visite: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

PARA REPORTAR EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090

FORMACIÓN PARA EL MINISTRO EXTRA-ORDINARIO DE LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN (EMHC) ¡Está interesado en ser un ministro extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión? Habrá una sesión de entrena-miento el martes, 19 de septiembre de 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm en la iglesia. Es necesario cumplir con los requisitos antes de asistir a esta sesión. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Liturgia (951) 683-0800 ext. 14 para obtener más información.

Re-Certificación para EMHC La sesión para los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión que necesitan ser re-certificados será el martes, 5 de septiembre de 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm en la iglesia. Llame a 781-9855 ext. 18 si necesita más información sobre la re-certificación.

¡Anote su Calendario! El proxímo mes, 21 de septiembre a las 6:45 pm,

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