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

Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF

Very Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Sesinando “Jun” Cajucom, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Christy Yesudass, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adrianus 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 Parish 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

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)

CHURCH IS OPEN

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

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

Children’s Nursery available in Parish Hall During 8:30 am & 10:15 am Masses ONLY; 6 months to 3 years

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 19, 2020

SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

19 DE ENERO DE 2020

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming

toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sins of the world.”

John 1:29

Vio Juan el Bautista a Jesús, que venía hacia él, y exclamó: “Éste es el Cordero de Dios,

el que quita el pecado del mundo”.

Juan 1:29

WEEK AT A GLANCE PAGE 2 JANUARY 19, 2020

SUNDAY - DOMINGO 01/19 6:30 am Timothy Fraser † 8:30 am Robert “Bobby” Romano † 10:15 am Intentions of Annie Guzman 12:00 pm Jonathan R. Ferrett † 1:45 pm Abelina Garcia † 5:15 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners MONDAY - LUNES 01/20 8:00 am John Santos † 5:30 pm Jonathan R. Ferrett † TUESDAY - MARTES 01/21 8:00 am Jonathan R. Ferrett † 5:30 pm Poor Souls † WEDNESDAY - MIÉRCOLES 01/22 8:00 am Vern Stephens † 5:30 pm Intentions of Vicente Santos THURSDAY - JUEVES 01/23 8:00 am Jonathan R. Ferrett † 5:30 pm Luis & Gerardo Hernandez † FRIDAY - VIERNES 01/24 8:00 am Jack Cardin † 5:30 pm Jonathan R. Ferrett † SATURDAY - SÁBADO 01/25 8:00 am Albenia R. De La Cruz † 10:00 am At WV—Parishioners 5:15 pm Angela Clark † SUNDAY - DOMINGO 01/26 6:30 am Intentions of Emily Horton 8:30 am Bernie Vasquez † 10:15 am Altagracia Camarena † 12:00 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 1:45 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 5:15 pm Ernesto Yuson †

† Symbolizes Soul of Deceased

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TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading — The glory of the L shows through Israel, a light to all nations, that salvation may reach to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:3, 5-6). Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). SecondReading — All those who call upon the name of the Lord are called to be holy (1 Corinthians 1:1-3). Gospel — John the Baptist testi ies: The one who comes after me, on whom the Spirit comes down and remains, is the Son of God (John 1:29-34). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from LectionaryforMass© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6, oranyofanumberofreadings fortheDayofPrayer Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Sunday: Is 8:23 — 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17]

January19-SECONDSUNDAYINORDINARYTIMEJanuary20-St.Fabian,Pope,Martyr;St.Sebastian,MartyrJanuary21-St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr January22-Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children January23-St.Vincent,Deacon,Martyr; St.MarianneCope,VirginJanuary24-St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the Church January25-Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle

Let us take time to join other people of faith throughout our country in prayer. January 22nd is the 47th anniversary of Roevs.Wade,and all Dioceses of the United States observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Un-born Children. NextSunday,January26thbeginsCatholicSchoolsweek.Letusprayforallstudentsandfacultythattogethertheymaycometoawarenessthattheyarethetomorrowandthetodayofourchurch.

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I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. — Isaiah 49:6b

REFLECTIONS / STEWARDSHIP PAGE 3 JANUARY 19, 2020

Brothers and Sisters,

Today on this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time it may seem that our church is a bit bare a er all the beau ful images and finery of the Christmas season are now gone. Well I beg to differ. This is no ordinary stretch of Ordinary Time for we know that following Jesus’ bap sm in the Jordan by John the Bap st, Jesus began his public ministry and so this Sunday serves as a reminder that our own bap sm calls us into ministry as well. The rich color of dark green returns to our church during the winter peri-od of Ordinary Time accented by white, the color of snow. Winter flowers once again grace our altars and the liturgy in winter Ordinary Time is filled with images of and about gladsome light.

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,” proclaims John the Bap st in today’s gospel as Jesus comes to him to be bap zed. These are the same words we hear proclaimed again each Sunday when we are invited to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. What a blessing it is if we take that announcement as a reminder that we too are called to be like John the Bap st to other people.

In our readings today, Isaiah, Paul and John the Bap st were each called by God for a special purpose. Isaiah tells us of being called to reach out first to the exiled people of Israel and then to all na ons. Paul tells the Corinthians that he was called to be an apostle. John was called to make Jesus known by bap zing with water.

At the me Isaiah wrote the words in today’s first reading the Chosen People, Israel, had suffered a crushing loss to King Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian Empire. The temple was destroyed, Jerusalem was in ruins, and the people were sca ered. However, Isaiah says that Yahweh would liberate them and send them the long-expected Messiah, as he promised to Abraham. He was to be “as a light to the na ons” that the Lord’s “salva on may reach to the end of the earth.” Scholars debate who Isaiah is referring to when he repeatedly writes of a servant of the Lord. Chris ans see Jesus as the fulfillment of these prophecies, formed from the womb (Is. 49:5) to bring salva on to all people (Is. 49:6) and thereby revealing the glory of God (Is. 49:35).

In our second reading Paul reminds us that being Chris an means we are called to be saints in heaven when our years on earth are over. Living a truly Chris an life means that we carry out faithfully and honestly our daily tasks. Our weekdays are as important as our Sundays. Paul s ll prays for us and wishes for us that grace and peace which he wished for the Corinthians. We need God’s grace, and his divine help, to live in peace and union with him and our fellow men. In to-day’s gospel from John (not the Bap st) we are shown how John the Bap st himself acknowledged that Jesus ranked before him, because as he put it, “he existed before me”. We, who have been bap zed in the Spirit are called to point towards Jesus not simply by word of mouth but above all, by our daily lives.

Some final notes. On Monday, the 20th we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Mar n Luther King, Jr. who lived his life in the sprit and on Wednesday, the 22nd the church celebrates a Day of Prayer for the legal protec on of unborn children. Faithful

2019 Diocesan Development Fund December 31, 2019

Total Pledges Made $ 109,924

Less: DDF Assessment $ 97,000 Total Pledges made to the Parish $ 12,924

Pledge Payments Received $ 107,874 Less: DDF Assessment 97,000

Cash to the Parish (PDF) $ 10,874

Number of donors 655 Parishioner’s participation % 22%

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF DDF 2019.

Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Summary of Weekly Sunday Offering

January 12, 2020

Actual Budgeted Collection Collection

January 5th $ 21,345.70 $ 16,125.00 January 12th $ 16,465.69 $ 16,125.00

Actual Collection $ 486,278.85 Budgeted Collection 490,250.00 YTD Collection Shortfall ($3,971.15)

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH FINANCIALLY.

Thank you for your generosity.

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

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4 JANUARY 19, 2020

VINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNER Thank you to the many donors who contributed to the St. Vincent de Paul 2019 Christmas Adopt-A-Family program. Yourgenerouscontributionsoffood,clothing,

giftsandmoneyallowedourconferencetoadopt23families,including70children,19adultsand2seniorcitizens.Your gifts, prayers and sponsorship are essential to the success of our program. Thank you to Paula Ferrett and the many St. Vincent elves who assist-ed in coordinating, shopping, wrapping and deliv-ering the gifts and food. It takes many volunteers giving unsel ishly of their time, in addition to the generous contributions of our sponsors to enable this program to be successful each year. Thank you all for giving our St. Vincent volunteers the opportunity to represent St. Catherine’s and bring the love of Christ to families in our community at Christmas.

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWSHEALTH MINISTRY NEWS ThemobileclinicwillbeatSt.Catherine’sschoolfrom8:30amto2:00pmforadultclientsonSaturday,February1,2020.Free Adult Medical care is offered, labs and meds are as low-cost as possible. Patients sign in on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional in-formation or to volunteer visit their website at www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

ISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRY It’sBINGOTime!AfterourIceCreamSocial!Sunday,January19that2:00pm Valencia Gardens Health Care Center For more information please call Diana 781-9855 ext. 18.

No room at the Inn.

Does your heart go out to our Homeless population?

Do you wonder where they go at night? Or if they are warm enough?

If you have a caring heart and want to alleviate some of their suffering,

join us on Monday, January 27, 2020

at 6:30 p.m. at the Ministry center

we will discuss what’s going on in the City and what more we can possibly do here at St.

Catherine.

THE MOST TERRIBLE POVERTY IS LONELINESS, AND THE FEELING OF BEING UNLOVED.” – MOTHER ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA

SPONSORED BY ST. CATHERINE’S HOMELESS OUTREACH AND PARISH SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

FEEDING THE HUNGRYFEEDING THE HUNGRYFEEDING THE HUNGRY MINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRY Warm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & Socks Cold weather is coming on and it is hard to get warm without socks. Those less fortunate than us are in need of our help. We are asking for donations of NEW SOCKS AND LIGHTLY USED BLANKETS. Just place them into the box in the entry of our church.

“Truly, I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me”

- Matthew 25:40

Faithful Ci zenship in Ac on! Parishioners invited to a end Mayoral Candidates Forum at St. Catherine Parish Hall on February 20, 2020 On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Riverside residents are invited to a end a Faithful Ci zenship Candidates’ Forum for those indi-viduals seeking elec on as mayor of the City of Riverside.

The Forum will be held in the parish hall from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will include ques ons from our local faith-based community leaders on issues of concern for Riverside residents.

Please plan to come and listen to what the candidates have to say regarding issues of housing, safety, homelessness and more! For more informa on please contact Deacon John De Gano with the Ministry of Social Concerns, (951) 781-9855, Ext. 11.

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T C D N A P If you have been approached by anyone before or after Mass, please alert one of the ushers.

“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY”“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.

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 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

OURLADYOFFATIMAPRAYERGROUPThe World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army, is the of icial voice of the Catholic Church on the appari-tions, history, and spirituality of Fatima. JoinusMondays,6:15-7:15pminthefamilychapeltotheleftofthealtar, to learn how you can change the world and bring Our Lady's peace plan to life. Contact Elissa Fruciano at 951.689.5328 if you would like more information.

C M ’ F M TherewillbenogatheringonJanuary25th. We will meet again on February 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Thank you

Please pray for our beloved dead… Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Jose Augustine Contreras Rosas Jean Isabel Murphy Neuman Lizbeth Lira Cristian Esair Ramos Duenas Alma Flores Elisa Sanchez Estrella Albert Caballero ...May they rest in peace

ALTARSERVERTRAININGIf you are a student 10 years or older and would like to become an AltarServer,there will be a training session for you on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm or Saturday, February 15th at 9:00 am – 11:00 am in the church. For more information and to sign up please call 781-9855 ext. 18.

TrainingforExtraordinaryMinisterTrainingforExtraordinaryMinisterTrainingforExtraordinaryMinisterofHolyCommunionofHolyCommunionofHolyCommunionIf you are interested in becoming an ExtraordinaryMinisterofHolyCommun-ion there will be training sessions on: Monday, February 10th at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm or Tuesday, February 25th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in church. You need to ful ill the requirements before attending the session. Please contact the Liturgy Of ice at (951) 683-0800 ext. 14 for more information.

Recerti icationforEMHCRecerti icationforEMHCRecerti icationforEMHCThe session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who need to be recerti ied will be Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the church. Call 781-9855 ext. 18 if you need more information regarding recerti ication.

ST.CATHERINE’SGRIEFPROCESSST.CATHERINE’SGRIEFPROCESSST.CATHERINE’SGRIEFPROCESSLosingalovedoneisnevereasy,andgoingthroughtheprocessofmourningthelossofyourlovedonecansometimesfeelover-whelming. In an effort to try to get through this dif icult and sometimes chal-lenging time, our ministry is offering an 8 week bereavement session called the “GoodGriefProcess.” This group is designed to help par-ticipants work through the grieving process by walking the path of healing with others who have been there too. In February you can attend the morning sessions at 10:00 am or the evening sessions at 6:30 pm. If you will be joining us and for infor-mation regarding the irst session, call 951-781-9855 ext. 18. (A one-time donation of $20 is requested to cover the cost of books and handout materials.)

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BEND, DON’T BREAK When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. —St. Francis de Sales

EDUCATION / FORMATION PAGE 6 JANUARY 19, 2020

You are invited to a “Bible Study with Dr. Bob” BOOK OF REVELATION

Thursdays 2:00-3:30 pm Ministry Center—Spirituality Room

7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 January 23: Woman & Child vs. Dragon

Rev. 12:1-13:18 At the same time join over the Internet

Download the Zoom app: http://www.zoom.us/support/download/ (first time)

Select “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 867-584-290 The sessions will also be viewable on Youtube the following day. Call Dr. Bob Ferrett at 951-462-1504 if you have any questions.

RCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRY ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?Baptized Catholic but never received any other sacraments? Know a friend who has told you he or she would like to be-come 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-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29.Meeting Date: Saturday,January25,2020at9:00am

Tuesday,January28,2020at7:00pm

Donation: $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00 Proceeds from the opportunity drawing will benefit St. Catherine’s Youth Ministry and help reduce the cost for upcoming summer youth conferences.

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH’S YOUTH MINISTRY

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FORMATION / PARISH LIFE PAGE 7 JANUARY 19, 2020

S. Nicole Urena - 781.9855 ext. 28 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)Tonight,1/19/2020—“MIRROR,MIRROR:EYECONTACT”Tonight we will begin to understand our identities in Jesus while also re lecting on who we consider ourselves to be. Life Night will be in the Parish Hall and starts at 7:00 pm. NextWeek,1/26/2020—“Whenit’sDark”Tonight we learn how to accept and work with not only Jesus, but with our emotions during time of crisis. Life Night in the Parish Hall starts at 7:00 pm Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the ParishHallor the YouthHouse,6956NixonDr.,Riverside.AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURS For other service opportunities, please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISEROpportunityDrawingfor65”VizioSmartTVTickets on sale every Sunday after masses in January or at Ministry Center M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drawing will be after the 5:15 pm Mass on Sunday, Janu-ary 26, 2020. Don’t miss out! Get your Shop Riverside Card for 2020. Help support our youth ministry. What is a Shop Riverside Card? It is a discount for local mer-chants and pays for itself within a few uses and is good for all of 2020. Please contact Lance to purchase one or for other upcoming fundraisers. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to all 6th to 8th grad-ers in private or public schools. OurnextEDGEsessionwillbeFebruary19,2020at6:30pmto7:45pm-Location:TheYouthHouse. For more information please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 x 14. CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation– The nextmodules for the year will be Sunday, February 23rd from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or Monday, February 24th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. 2ndYearofCon irmation–Saturday,January11thwastheSponsor&Can-didategathering.If you missedthe gathering please contact Lance for make-up information. All 1st year make-up work, Mass re lection & Service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. 3rdYearofCon irmation-Pleaseremember to turn in retreat paperwork & fees. DeadlinewasJanuary7,2020.All 1st & 2nd year make-up work, mass re lection & service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. IfyouarenotregisteredcontactLance781-9855ext.14. 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

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 Sacra-ments, learn about our Roman Catholic Tra-ditions, 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 ques-tions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25. **Please note any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volun-teer 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’sSundayPre-SchoolandChildren’sHomily are looking for new volunteers to help our youngest pa-rishioners! Children’s Pre-School (ages 3 – 5) is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning Masses. Volunteers can contribute their time & talent while teaching and/or assisting in the classroom. Sunday Pre-School is a rewarding program that enriches the heart and soul through the eyes of a child. Children’s Homily (1st grade - 6th grade) is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning Masses. Volunteers help to continue faith-based values by teaching children “Liturgy of the week” while parents attend mass in church. Schedules are lexible and on a rotating basis. Training is provided with each minis-try. Please keep in mind all volun-teers must comply with the Diocesan volunteer policy. If you are interested or would like more information about our programs, please contact Rachel at 781-9855 x 26.

ThePrayerListfortheSickandMilitaryPersonnelarepostedinthevestibuleshadowbox.Copiesoftheprayerlistcanbepickedupfromthevestibule.Namesremainonthelistfortwomonths,afterwhichtheywillberemovedtopermitspaceforothernames.Tosubmitorre-submitaname,pleasecalltheParishOf iceat951.781.9855.

REFLEXION/PASTORAL SOCIAL PÁGINA 8 19 DE ENERO DE 2020

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura— Te voy a poner como una luz para el mundo (Isaı́as 49:3, 5-6). Salmo— Aquı́ estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad (Salmo 40 [39]). Segundalectura— A los que Dios santi icó en Cris-to Jesús . . . tengan bendición y paz (1 Corintios 1:1-3). Evangelio— Ahı ́viene el Cordero de Dios, el que qui-ta el pecado del mundo. El es el Hijo de Dios (Juan 1:29-34). Salmo responsorial:LeccionarioHispanoamericanoDominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mc 2:18-22 Martes: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 27-28; Mc 2:23-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Mc 3:1-6, ocualquieradelecturaspara elDíadeOración Jueves: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Sal 56 (55):2-3, 9-13; Mc 3:7-12 Viernes: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Sal 57 (56):2-4, 6, 11; Mc 3:13-19 Sábado: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Mc 16:15-18 Domingo: Is 8:23 — 9:3; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17]

DEMASIADOPOCOLa primera lectura de hoy muestra el corazón súper grande del Señor. “Es demasiado poco”, de acuer-do a Dios, proteger y guiar sólo a las tribus de Jacob. La magnitud del amor de Dios no puede limitarse a sı́ mismo para una nación; el amor divino se desborda, derramándose generosamente en todas las personas en todas partes. Isaı́as, el profeta sufriente de los israelitas, podrı́a haberse sorprendido de escuchar que la salva-ción de su pueblo no era su iciente para Dios. Pero Dios siempre quiere más de lo que nosotros queremos. La pasión de Dios supera todos nuestros deseos más profundos. Somos simplemente creaturas. Comparado con la inmensidad de los designios de nuestro Creador, siempre querremos demasiado poco, tenemos demasiado poco, sabemos demasiado poco, amamos demasiado poco. Esta escasez nos frustra a lo largo de la vida. Pero exactamente cuando admitimos nuestra escasez, hacemos espacio para Cristo. NUNCAESTARDEJuan el Bautista modela para nosotros la gracia de la pequeñez. En el Evangelio de hoy, dos veces Juan admite “no lo conozco”. Aunque Juan habı́a ordenado toda su vida hacia la meta de preparar el mundo para el Mesı́as, él no, por su cuenta, reconoce a Cristo cuando lo ve. El Evangelio insiste Juan, “no conoce” a Jesús; con humildad, Juan confı́a plenamente en Dios por consejo. Juan espera y espera bautizando, orando, predicando, hasta que inalmente, el Espı́ritu Santo le revela al Mesı́as. Juan habı́a esperado toda su vida por esta con irmación del Espı́ritu. El pueblo elegido de Dios, los is-raelitas habı́an esperado demasiado, mucho más. Seguramente muchos se preguntaban si Dios llegarı́a a en-viar al Mesı́as como lo habı́a prometido. Pero a Dios nunca se le hace tarde. En nuestra pequeñez, no podemos ver el arco de la historia humana con la claridad y amor de Dios. Cada uno de nosotros ansia profundamente por algunas cosas buenas: una sanación, una decisión, un apoyo, un justo descanso. Cuando se nos hace espe-rar por lo que parece un bene icio obvio, algunas veces preguntamos si Dios es en realidad todopoderoso y lleno de amor, ası́ como la gente dice. Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a con iar. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 19 DE ENERO DE 2020

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Laclínicamóvilestádisponibleel1ºdefebrerode2020de8:30ama2:00pmpara pacientes adul-tos, 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. Para más informa-ción (voluntarios) visite: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

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¡VenTeInvitamos!Te esperamos todos los viernesde 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el Salón Espiritual. CentrodeMinisterios7005BrocktonAve.,Riverside92506.Contactar: Amanda Robles (951) 227-5890

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Hagan tiempo para unirnos en oración con otras personas de fe en todo nuestro paı́s. El 22 de enero es el 47º aniversario de Roevs.Wade,y todas las diócesis de los Estados Unidos cele-bran un Dı́a de Oración por la Protección Legal de la Crı́atura en el Vientre Materno. Elpróximodomingo26deenerocomienzalasemanadelasEscuelasCatólicas.Oremosportodoslosestudiantesyprofesoresparaquejuntospuedandarsecuentadequesonelmañanayelhoydenuestraiglesia.

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

Te voy a convertir en luz de las naciones, para que mi salvación llegue hasta los últimos rincones de la tierra. — Isaías 49:6b

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FORMACIÓN PARA EL MINISTRO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN(EMHC) ¿Está interesado en ser un ministro extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión? Ha-brá una sesión de entrenamiento el lunes, 10 de febrero de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm o martes, 25 de febrero de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm en la iglesia. Es necesario cumplir con los requisitos antes de asistir a una sesión de entrenamiento. 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 lunes, 3 de febrero de 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm en la iglesia. Llame a 781-9855 ext. 18 si necesita más infor-mación sobre la re-certificación.

MONAGUILLOS Si eres un estudiante de 10 años de edad o más y deseas ser en un Monaguillo (Servidor del Altar), habrá una sesión de entrenamiento el martes,11fe-brerode 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm o el sabado15defebrerode 9:00 am a 11:00 am en la iglesia. Para obtener más información o inscribirse, por favor llame a 951-781-9855 ext. 18.

DÓBLELASCONTIEMPO Cuando usted se encuentre en medio de dificultades y contradicciones no trate de romperlas, más bien dóblelas con tiempo y suavidad. —San Francisco de Sales