Office Address: 828 O Street (PO Box 335) Sanger, CA 93657 Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00

am-5:00 pm (Closed from 12 noon-1:00 pm) Tel: (559) 875-2025 Fax: (559) 875-2618 Website: www.stmarysanger.org

The Catholic Church of Sanger and Del Rey

"Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." -- Matthew 16:19 Reading 1 -- Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm -- Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading -- How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel -- Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter replied, "You are the Christ" (Matthew 16:13-20). TRUST Keys hold great significance for those who carry them. They represent the trust and authority of the owner when given to another person. We may give our house key to a trusted friend to take care of our matters while we are away. We may give keys to someone responsible for maintaining or working in a particular building. Keys to vehicles are given to people who have proven themselves responsible drivers. The readings today focus on this kind of trust-the trust that conveys authority and responsibility. In the first reading, the symbol is specifically that of a key; but the second reading and the Gospel also speak of trust and leadership as they refer to the earthly church that Jesus established. PARISH CLERGY Rev. Peter Quinto, RCJ, Pastor Email: pyquinto@aol.com Rev. Philip Puntrello, RCJ Email: puntrello@rcj.org Rev. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ Rev. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ Email: rene052458@gmail.com Rev. Mr. John Biedermann, Deacon Email: biedermanns@verizon.net OLD ST. MARYS CHURCH
828 O Street Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Saturday 5:30pm; Sbado 7:00pm; Sunday 7:30 am; Mon-Fri 7:00 am Reconciliation/Confesiones: Thursday/Jueves 5:00 pm-8:00 pm; Saturday/Sbado 2:15 pm & 6:30 pm. Other times, call for an appointment.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 21, 2011

LIFE TEEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY - August 21 All high school teens are invited to our Kick-Off Parking-Lot-Palooza today after the YOUTH MASS at 6:00 pm. Bring your friends and family. There will be Life Nights on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month after the 5:00 pm Youth Mass from September 2011 to May 2012. NEW SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Starting today, August 21st 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Spanish Mass Bethel & Cherry Avenues 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Bilingual Mass Bethel & Cherry Avenues The 5:00 pm bilingual Mass is a Youth Mass every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. All those in high school Faith Formation, Quinceaera and Confirmation Classes are invited to attend this Mass with their families and friends.

NEW ST. MARYS CHURCH

12050 E. North Avenue Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Domingo 8:30 am; Sunday 10:30 am; Domingo 5:00 pm; Lunes-Miercoles, Viernes 6:00 pm

MEXICANA

ST. KATHERINES CHURCH

5375 Carmel St. Del Rey Masses/Misas: Sbado 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am; Miercoles 5:30 pm; Primer Viernes 5:30 pm Confesiones: Sabads antes de la Misa

28 de agosto, sbado, 4 pm
Vengan a disfrutar con toda la familia una tarde de msica, comida mexicana, baile folclrico, juegos, y ms con la comunidad de la Iglesia de Santa Katerina en Del Rey, 5375 Carmel. La Santa Misa en espaol ser celebrada a las 5:30 pm. Lo recaudado de este evento anual ser para el beneficio del programa de catequsis en espaol.

WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR CALENDARIO LITRGICO SEMANAL Saturday, August 20 2:15 pm Confessions (Fr. Sal) O Street 5:30 pm +Bernardo & Elena Duran (Fr. Sal) O St 5:30 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 6:30 pm Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street 7:00 pm Francisco L. Carrillo (Fr. Peter) O Street 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 21 7:30 am Pro populo (Fr. Philip) O Street 8:30 am Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fr. Sal) Bethel 9:30 am +Mario Morales (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 10:30 am +Gavin & Alfredo Arteaga (Fr. Rene) Bethel 1:00 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Peter) Bethel 5:00 pm +Alfredo Briseo (Fr. Peter) Bethel DAILY LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS (Aug 22-26) 6:40 am Morning Prayer: Reyna M. 7:00 am Mass Lector: Dan L. Responsorial Psalm: Betty G. EMHC: Ella B. 7:30 am Rosary: Mike O. Monday, August 22 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am +Carmen Cantu, +Maria Luisa Benavides (Fr Peter) O St 6:00 pm Vsperas - Bethel Tuesday, August 23 1 Thes 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26 7:00 am +Steve Alonzo (Fr. Peter) O Street 6:00 pm Vsperas - Bethel Wednesday, August 24 Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 St. Bartholomew, apostle 7:00 am Margaret Alvarez-bday (Fr. Peter) O Street 5:30 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 6:00 pm Vsperas - Bethel Thursday, 7:00 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm August 25 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 Altar Society (Fr. Peter) O Street Adoracin Eucarstica - Calle O Eucharistic Adoration - O Street

PRAYERS ORACIONES + Have been requested for the intentions of: + Por las intenciones de: Maria Acosta, Joey Almeraz, Carmen Alvarado, Francisca Alvarado, Michelle Azpiraz, Dalvin Baker, Henry Banuelos, Jose Antonio Becerril, J. J. Benavides, Jose Calavera, Nathan Cantu, Ofelia Castellanos, Ramon Castellanos, Angie Castillo, Daniel Cerda, Albert Cisneros, Kendra Constance, Lupe Cortz, Hilda De Anda, Santos De La Fuente, Dolly Dodson, Joey Franco, Amber Frausto, Raymundo Frausto, Vera Fuentes, Ronnie & Nicole Gallardo, Joe Galvan, Mike Galvan, Angelica Gandara, Brianna Garcia, Miguel Garcia Jr, Jackie Gardner, Cindy Gonzalez, Elvira Gonzalez, Juanita Gonzalez, Kelly Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzales, Johnny Guardado, Jocelyn Guerra, Charlene Henley, Benny Hernandez, Josefina Brecenio Hernandez, Maria Elena Ponce Herrera, Paulita Ibarra, Esther Infante, Raymond Infante, Alberto Lacayo, Gabriel Lara, Christine Lopez, Maegen Lopez, Ruben Lucid, Rosalinda Mancilla, Victor Hugo Mancillas, Blanca Martinez, Daniel Mata, Josephina & Jose Montes, Magdalena Moreno, Aurora Murillo, Isabel Murillo, Hilda Nicacio, Eduardo Padilla, Lydia Pedregon, Raymond Perez, Ric Perez, Robert Perez, Jr., Jennifer Pichardo, Joseph Puente, Sarah Quinn, Joe Resoer, Gina Reyes, Noe Reyna, Estella Rico, Mike Rico, Julian Rocha, Arthur C. Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Irma Romero, Angelita Ruiz, Ismael Ruiz, Patricia Ruiz, Antonio Salazar, Edward Sandoval, Nellie Scholar, Kellie Smith, Sandy Smith, Genaro Solorzano, Frank Soto, Connie N. Tacata, Elisa Toledo, Lourdes Valeriano, Manuel Vargas, P. J. Vauter, Nick Velasco, Valerie Villagomez, Patricia Villarreal, Roberto Ybarra, Isabel Zavala, Jose Zavala + For all those who are serving in the military + Por el personal militar Joe Aguilera, Cliserio Avalos, Gilbert Avila, Benedict Balagtas, Bill, Daniel Campos, Juan Carlos Campos, Johnathan Cardiel, Jonathan Chacon, Joe Contreras, David De La O, Eloisa Delgado, Martin Ellison, Mark Roy Espinoza, Maribel Fernandez, Amy Fidalgo, Seth Fidalgo, Rudy Flores, Tanya Florian, Stewart Fowler, Kimberli Fuentes, Cole Herron, Karisa Garza, Manuel Garza Jr., Patrick Garza, Aaron Gonzalez, John Guerra, Joseph Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Rolando Iglesias, Roberto Carlos Martinez, Craig Mulligan, Gabriel Nieto, Christopher Ohano, Michael Ortega, Celerino Pealoza, Michael Anthony Perez, Javier Saenz, Sofia Sanchez Silva, Jesse Sandoval, Tom Siqueiros, Donald Sombat, Michael Teel, Rafael Torres, Michael P. Tortorete, Matthew Valdez, Fernando Zapata

Friday, August 26 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 7:00 am English Mass (Fr. Peter) O Street 6:00 pm Vsperas - Bethel Saturday, August 27 1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 St. Monica 2:15 pm Confessions (Fr. Sal) O Street 3:30 pm Ayleen Castro-15th (Fr. Rene) O Street 5:30 pm +Sarah Orozco (Fr. Philip) O St 5:30 pm Misa en espaol (Fr. Peter) Del Rey 6:30 pm Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street 7:00 pm Francisco L. Carrillo (Fr. Sal) O Street 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 28 Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

+ For those who have died/ + Por los difuntos: Ramona T. Flores (aunt of Jesus Aguirre)

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

1. How do I maintain an authoritative voice to help move authentically and consistently forward in faith? 2. How do my parents, my teachers, and the members of my parish community help me to know my faith and grow in it? Page 2

SANCTUARY LIGHT DEDICATION VELADORA

This month of August, the sanctuary lights at the O Street church are lit in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the special intentions of the Ponce Herrera Family.

Send, O Lord, holy apostles into your Church.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE CO-RESPONSABILIDAD DE TESORO August 13 & 14 St. Mary $ 2,658.00 St. Katherine 350.00 Total 3,008.00 Mission Appeal Community of St. Paul 1,096.00 Building Fund 25.00 May God bless you for your continued support of our church. Que Dios les bendiga por su apoyo generoso. SECOND COLLECTION Todays second collection is for the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. NOT HIRED, BUT CHOSEN When a company recruits top management the process is detailed and thorough. No company wants less than the best. Contrast this with today's Gospel. Jesus asks his disciples who they say he is. Peter exclaims, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" (Matthew 16:16). Peter is a good Jew, but an illiterate fisherman, not exactly high on the social ladder. Nevertheless, Jesus saw what this man could become. "You are Peter, and upon this rock [in Greek, petros] I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). The future of our Church, now 1.5 billion people worldwide, lay in Peter's hands. With the power of God, Jesus promised that ultimate evil would never defeat it. Nevertheless, the Church is made up of flawed human beings who sometimes fail. Even Peter himself, Jesus' chosen "rock," failed spectacularly by denying Christ three times. Let's not walk away from failure but strive more to live a faithful Christian life. LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW People come to the Church because God calls them. Try volunteering in the parish ministry for people seeking to become Catholic (RCIA), or in a ministry welcoming Catholics who left the Church and want to come home. MISSION STATEMENT As faithful disciples of Christ, we, the Catholic Community of St. Mary & St. Katherine, proclaim our threefold mission: to worship God, to share our faith, and to serve those who are in need.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus Christ, shepherd of souls, who called the apostles to be fishers of men, raise up new apostles in your church. Teach them that to serve you is to reign, to possess you is to possess all things. Kindle in the young hearts of our sons and daughters the fire of zeal of souls. Make them eager to spread your kingdom upon earth. Keep our present religious and seminarians healthy, both physically and spiritually. Grant them courage to follow you, who are the Way, the Truth and the Life, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER FOR A NEW BISHOP Almighty God, send your Holy Spirit to guide those who will advise the Holy Father in the selection of the next Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno. May he have the zeal of Saint Paul, the priestly gifts of Saint John Vianney, the wisdom of a loving father and brother, and most of all, the heart of your Son, Jesus. We ask that the Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for us, and Saint Therese, our patroness, join us in this prayer, which we make through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Fathers August 2011 Intentions

General Intention: That the World Youth Day taking place in Madrid may encourage all the young people of the world to root and found their lives in Christ. Missionary Intention: That Christians of the West, docile to the action of the Holy Spirit, may re-encounter the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.

PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

ALTAR SERVERS Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ 875-0416 ALTAR SOCIETY Carmen Alonzo 875-3827 APOSTOLATE OF LIFE Christi Garza 875-2812 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Charlene Biedermann 875-7741 CABALLEROS DE COLN Cesar Torres 303-5474 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Maria Ramirez 875-9685 CHOIRS Adult English 10:30 am Sunday Divina Voluntad 7:00 pm Sbado Teresa Castillo 875-4297 Adultos Espaol 8:30 am Domingo Mary Lombardo 875-4827 ngeles de Mara 5:00 pm Domingo Rolando Rodriguez 875-6639 Juan Carlos 286-8087 Children 10:30 am 4th Sunday Beth Musgrave 876-3936 DIVINE MERCY MESSENGERS Erlina Rogers 876-3562 ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL Juan y Maria Martinez 394-1531 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM St. Mary, North & Bethel, Sanger Elementary 875-6340 Jr. High & High School 875-6340 Adults (RCIA) 907-2881 St. Katherine, Del Rey English: Julia Flores 888-2903 Spanish: Lupe Rodriguez 394-1531 ENGLISH BIBLE STUDY Fr. Philip Puntrello, RCJ ESTUDIO BIBLICO Hna. Reyna Maldonado, MEMI 888-2889 FR. HANNIBAL HOUSE 1501 14th Street, Sanger (PO Box 37) Tel. 875-0564; Fax 875-8815 Email: Hanibalhouse@aol.com Call for schedule GRUPO DE ORACIN Memo Jimenez 312-3050 ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Michael Quiroz 360-1574 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Cesar Gonzales 875-5823 LAY ROGATIONIST VOCATION ANIMATORS (LARVA) Francisco Javier Luna LECTORES Y COMENTARISTAS Martha Lomeli 875-9429, 349-2851 LECTORS & COMMENTATORS Anna Galvan 875-6091 Art Mendoza 304-7040 LEGION OF MARY Sal Rodriguez 875-8002 MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Javier & Isabel Luna NA MEETING Yaya 709-9498 PADRES Y MADRES ORANTES Angel Verduzco & Gloria Mendoza 875-5424 ROGATIONIST SEMINARY Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ 875-5808 SOCIEDAD GUADALUPANA Jaime Garza 876-3603, 876-3707 ST. MARYS GIFT SHOP Lulu Torres 303-5451 YOUTH MINISTRY Edge (Junior High) Millie Muoz 875-6764 Life Teen (High School) Efrain Santos 618-5808

Enva, Seor, apstoles santos a tu Iglesia

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DEACON JAY & CHARLENE BIEDERMANN Charlene and I want to offer our sincere thanks for the wonderful gathering at the buffet luncheon last Sunday. It was a humbling experience. God bless. OPERATION BACKPACK A huge thanks to all who donated a backpack with school supplies for our Operation Backpack. You will find photos of the children who received your donation at our website, www.stmarysanger.org. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 August 16-21 Visit www.madrid11.com EUCHARISTIC ADORATION August 25 Could you not keep watch and pray for one hour with me? (Mt. 26:40b) On Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the old church on O St. MOVIE NIGHT - August 26 Join us this Friday from 8 to 10 pm. MARRIAGE PREPARATION RETREAT - August 19, 20 & 21 Please pray for the couples who are attending a retreat this weekend and for our parish volunteers in the Marriage and Family Life Ministry. PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP August 23 You are invited to attend a life changing Prayer and Life Workshop! This 15-session workshop will lead you into a deep, intimate and loving experience with God. The introductory session will be held on Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master Convent (3700 N Cornelia Ave, Fresno). For more information please call Rosi at 341-5586, or visit our web-site at www.plwcca.org. CONFIRMATION CATECHIST TRAINING - August 27 This is a great training day for catechists, small group leaders, and confirmation coordinators to gather and dive into many aspects of the Confirmation Process. The training will give individuals the skills and the Page 4 confidence needed to begin leading youth on their Confirmation journey. The following topics are covered: Adolescent Development, Using Peer Leaders, Comprehensive Youth Ministry, The Confirmation Process, Lesson planning, Learning Environment, Using Media Effectively, Prayer & Ritual with Youth When? August 27, 9 am-4 pm Cost? $20 (will be covered by the parish), lunch included. Where? Pastoral Center Cardinal Manning Hall. CATECHIST MEETING - August 29 Mark your calendars! A mandatory meeting with Fr. Peter will be held on Monday, August 29, from 7-8:30 pm. New and returning catechists will receive their materials and information on how to prepare their students for the New Roman Missal. REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012 Registration for grades 1 to 12 has begun. Please pick up a registration packet at the Faith Formation office on North & Bethel. A copy of the childs baptismal certificate is required for registration, unless we have it on file already. Knowledge of the basic prayers, Mass attendance, and family situation (and past class attendance) will help determine where students will be placed. CATECHISTS NEEDED Catechists are needed for the following Sunday Faith Formation classes: 9:00 am-10:30 am (English) Grades 1-6 Pre-Sacrament 11:30 am-1:00 pm (English) Junior High Pre-Sacrament 2:00 pm-3:30 pm (Bil/Spanish) Grades 1-6 Post-Sacrament 3:30 pm-5:00 pm (English) High School Pre-Confirmation High School Confirmation Year All those who have done their Confirmation are encouraged to share their faith by volunteering as catechists and youth ministers. The following is the schedule for Module 1 of Echoes of Faith: Aug. 22 - Getting Started Aug. 25 - The Learner All Catechist formation classes are held from 7-9 pm at the FF Center. EDGE JR. HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY The Kick-Off for Edge will be on September 11. We are now recruiting High School students to help as Core in Training (CIT). This will count as your service project requirement for Faith Formation/Confirmation. Contact Millie Muoz if you are interested in helping at 875-6764. LIFE TEEN NEWS September 25 - Global Life Night

In September 2008, Life Teen hosted the first Global Life Night, and as one family we donated over 300,000 pounds of clothing to charity. In September 2009, we moved from clothing to food and were able to donate over 200,000 food items to local food pantries and soup kitchens. In September 2010, we joined together to give drink to the thirsty by collecting change to build wells in Africa. The results were incredible. We donated over $200,000 to build and maintain 18 wells in Ghana, Africa. This year we turn our attention, prayer, and service to some of the most vulnerable in society: the unborn. This years project is to stock the shelves of our local pregnancy resource center with baby items and other essentials.
ROGATIONIST FUNDRAISER The Rogationist Fathers have a drawing to visit their Formation House in Tonal, Jalisco Mexico. The 1st prize is a trip for four to the Rogationist Formation House with a guided tour by Fr. Antonio Carlucci Drawing will be held on Dec. 3, 2011 Contact Juan Lomeli to get your ticket today (875-9429, 349-2851) or Martha Lomeli (278-0252). BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Make a difference in someones life. A little of your time can make a world of difference to a child. If you have room for one more friend in your life, thats what being a Big is all about. You must be at least 18 years old, and have the desire to become a friend to a child. Your time can help a child grow into a confident, competent and caring adult. Other ways to help is your financial contribution. To become a Big Brother Big Sister call 559 268-

Contact Fr. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ for information on Vocations: 618-0257

2447 or visit our website at www.bigs.org. YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE! August 26-28 Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through times of trouble, disillusionment, and misery in their marriages. There is HOPE for your marriage. For confidential information about and/or to register for the weekend of August 26-28 in Modesto, please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. PILGRIMAGE TOUR October 3-14 Lisbon-Fatima-Santiago de Compostela-Salamanca-Avila-LourdesNevers-Paris Cost: $3,350.00 per person from Los Angeles. Includes 1st class hotels, double occupancy, 2 meals a day, breakfast and dinner, guides, airport taxes & fuel surcharges. Spiritual director: Fr. Philip Puntrello, RCJ. Tour coordinator: Mrs. Jessie Avery (559) 875-6340 or 907-2881 Pick up a flyer today. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER October 21-23 Marriage Encounter weekends provide a setting for spouses to be alone as a couple, to rediscover each other, and to focus together in their relationship. Our next weekend is October 21-23 at two locations: a hotel in Modesto or the retreat house in San Juan Bautista. For more details contact 831-704-6322, email registrar@wwme-centralca.org, or visit www.wwme-centralca.org ST. LA SALLE SCHOOL is currently registering for the 20112012 school year Pre-School, Kindergarten8th grade. No registration fee for Pre-School during the month of August. Please call St. La Salle at 638-2621. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Subscribe, Contribute, Participate! KNXT-TV Channel 49 Streaming LIVE 24/7 on the internet at www.KNXT.TV Catholic Television HOLY

REVISED ROMAN MISSALNEW TEXTS

Ho_ly, Ho_ly, Ho_ly Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glo_ry. Hosan_na in the highest. Hosan_na in the high__est. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosan_na in the highest. Hosan_na in the high__est.
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION A We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Res_urrection until you come again. MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION B When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. AMEN A_men, a_men, a_men.

23RD ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONGRESS October 15, Visalia Convention Center Every year our event continues to draw more attendees from varying ministries as well as lay Catholics wanting to learn more about their faith. We are happy to welcome 67 different speakers throughout the weekend with workshops again being offered in seven different languages. It is a beautiful experience to celebrate such diversity as a community at our event. On Saturday evening we invite our Young Adults to participate in our Young Adult Night offered in English and Spanish and on Sunday we will hold our High School Youth Day. Who is invited to attend? - All people in the pews - All people interested in learning more about the Catholic faith - All who want to learn how to teach others about an all-embracing God On Line Registration You can register on line. The Early Bird registration deadline for Saturdays Congress is September 6, 2011. Registrations are accepted by mail until September 6, 2011. On-line registration is available until October 7, 2011. If you do not have internet access or need assistance using on-line registration, contact the Office of Ministries by phone by calling (559) 488-7474. On -line registration and credit card registration will not be available after October 7, 2011. Faxed registrations will not be accepted. WHAT IS YOUTH DAY? October 16 Youth Day is our largest gathering of High School Youth in the Diocese of Fresno. Sponsored by the Office of Ministries Youth and Young Adult Office, we seek to foster in our young people what an amazing and privileged place they occupy in the life of the Catholic Church. Last Year nearly 1,400 youth and their chaperones participated in Youth Day. The event offers great speakers and opportunities for prayer and worship. Registration for Youth Day for St. Marys & St. Katherines Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation Classes will be through the Faith Formation Office, North & Bethel Avenues. Basic Information Cost: $20 before 9/21; $25 after 9/26 Ages: 9th-12th grade high school students Location: Visalia Convention Center Time: 10:00 am-5:30 pm; Check-in at 8:30 am Page 5

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21 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Oracin para un

21 de agosto del 2011

Nuevo Obispo

Primera lectura -- Pondr en sus manos la llave de la Casa de David (Isaas 22:19-23). Salmo -- Seor, tu amor perdura eternamente; obra tuya soy, no me abandones (Salmo 138 [137]). Segunda lectura -- Los designios de Dios son impenetrables, no se pueden comprender sus caminos (Romanos 11:3336). Evangelio -- T eres el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios vivo (Mateo 16:13-20). CONFIANZA Las llaves son de gran importancia para quienes las llevan. Representan la confianza y la autoridad del dueo cuando son entregadas a otra persona. Quizs demos la llave de nuestra casa a un amigo de confianza para que la cuide en nuestra ausencia. Quizs damos las llaves a alguien responsable del mantenimiento u obras de un edificio en particular. Las llaves de vehculos se dan a personas que demuestran ser conductores responsables. Las lecturas de hoy se enfocan en este tipo de confianza, la confianza que confiere autoridad y responsabilidad. En la Primera Lectura, el smbolo especfico es una llave, pero en la Segunda Lectura y en el Evangelio se habla de confianza y liderazgo ya que se refiere a la Iglesia terrena que Jess estableci. PREGUNTAS PARA LA SEMANA: 1. Cmo mantengo una voz firme para que mi fe crezca autntica y consistentemente? 2. Cmo me ayudan mis paps, maestros, y miembros de la parroquia a conocer mi fe y a crecer en ella? NO CONTRATADOS, SINO ESCOGIDOS Cuando una empresa contrata para un puesto alto en su administracin el proceso es detallado y riguroso. Toda empresa quiere contratar lo mejor. Pon esto en contraste con el Evangelio de hoy. Jess le pregunta a los discpulos quin dicen ellos que es l. Pedro exclama: "T eres el Mesas, el Hijo del Dios vivo" (Mateo 16:16). Pedro es un buen judo, pero es tambin un pescador analfabeta; no muy distinguido en las esferas sociales. No obstante, Jess vio lo que este hombre poda llegar a ser. "T eres Pedro y sobre esta piedra [petros en griego] edificar mi Iglesia" (Mateo 16:18). El futuro de nuestra Iglesia, actualmente con 1.5 billones de personas en todo el mundo, empez en las manos de Pedro. Con el poder de Dios, Jess prometi que el mal nunca vencera a su Iglesia. Con todo y eso, la Iglesia est compuesta de seres humanos imperfectos que a veces fallan. Aun el mismo Pedro, escogido por Jess como "la roca", fall espectacularmente cuando neg a su Maestro tres veces. No nos alejemos de Dios cuando fallemos, sino esforcmonos an ms para vivir fielmente nuestra vida cristiana. LA CO-RESPONSABILIDAD VIVIDA AHORA No emplees tu tiempo tratando de encontrar fallas en otros miembros de tu parroquia ni criticndolos. Reza por ellos y escrbeles alguna notita de gratitud por aquello bueno que hacen.

Dios todopoderoso, enva tu Espritu Santo para guiar a los que aconsejarn al Santo Padre en la seleccin del prximo Obispo de la Dicesis de Fresno. Que l tenga el afn de San Pablo, los dones sacer-dotales de San Juan Vianney, la sabidura de un padre y hermano amoroso, y sobre todo, el corazn de tu Hijo, Jess. Que la bienaventurada Virgen Mara interceda por nosotros, y que la Santa Teresa del Nio Jess, nuestra patrona, nos una en esta oracin, que hacemos por Cristo, nuestro Seor. Amn. INTENCIONES DE ORACIN DEL SANTO PADRE PARA EL MES DE AGOSTO DE 2011 General: Para que la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud que se realiza en Madrid aliente a todos los jvenes del mundo a fundar y arraigar su vida en Cristo. Misionera: Para que los cristianos de Occidente, dciles a la accin del Espritu Santo, reencuentren la frescura y el entusiasmo de su fe. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Tes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 1 Tes 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26 Mircoles: Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Jueves: 1 Tes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Tes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 Sbado: 1 Tes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Jer 20:7-9; Sal 63 (62); Rom 12:1 -2; Mt 16:21-27 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Vigsimo primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Nuestra Seora Mara, Reina Martes: Santa Rosa de Lima Mircoles: San Bartolom Jueves: San Luis de Francia; San Jos de Calasanz Sbado: Santa Mnica REGISTRACIN PARA LA FORMACIN DE FE/PRIMERA COMUNIN/ CONFIRMACIN 2011-2012 Los paquetes de inscripciones ya estn disponibles. Los pueden obtener en la oficina. Favor de traer el acta de bautismo del nio/ jven a la oficina. Los nios ya deben saber las oraciones bsicas para registrarse. ADORACIN EUCARSTICA 25 de agosto De modo que no pudieron permanecer des-

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piertos ni una hora conmigo? jueves de las 5:00 pm-8:00 pm en la iglesia chiquita por la calle O, #828 PELCULA DE VERANO 26 de agosto Vengan este viernes para ver una pelcula de las 8 a 10 pm. ENTRENAMIENTO DE LOS CATEQUISTAS PARA LA LOS JVENES Y LA CONFIRMACIN 27 de agosto Este es un gran da de instruccin para los catequistas, lderes de los grupos pequeos, y coordinadores de confirmacin que se renan y aprendan de muchos aspectos del Proceso de Confirmacin. La instruccin les dar a los participantes las habilidades y la confianza que necesitan para empezar dirigiendo la juventud en su camino de Confirmacin. Los temas siguientes son cubiertos: El Desarrollo Adolescente, Utilizando a Lderes de Igual, el Ministerio Completo de Juventud, El Proceso de Confirmacin, Planificacin de Leccin, Aprendiendo el Ambiente, Utilizando Medios Efectivamente, la Oracin y Ritual con la Juventud FIESTA MEXICANA (JAMAICA) 27 de agosto Marquen sus calendarios. De las 4:00 pm en el terreno de la Iglesia de Santa Katerina en Del Rey. SORTEO ROGACIONISTA Los Padres Rogacionistas les invitan a participar en un sorteo y visitar la Casa de Formacin en Tonal, Jalisco Mexico. El primer premio ser un viaje para cuatro personas a la Casa de Formacin guido por el P. Antonio Carlucci. El Sorteo ser el 3 de Diciembre. Favor de llamar a Juan Lomeli para comprar el boleto (8759429, 349-2851) o a Martha Lomeli (278-0252). MADRES ENAMORADAS + PADRES ENAMORADOS = FAMILIAS ENAMORADAS El Fin De Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial es un programa de 44 horas en donde las parejas pueden alejarse del trabajo, los nios, el telfono y las tareas de la casa para enfocarse solamente en el uno para el otro. Si estn buscando que su

relacin crezca, sea mas profunda y rica, entonces les gustar la diferencia que puede hacer en ustedes el Fin de Semana de EMM. Para ms informacin, llamar a Jess y Lupita Romero (559) 875-5495 o 355-5631 CONGRESO DIOCESANO 2011 14-16 de octubre de 2011 Centro de Convenciones de Visalia Ya estn disponibles los libritos para el Congreso, la reunin de tres das de personas ofreciendo enriquecimiento educativo y espiritual y el crecimiento en la fe para todos los catlicos. Viernes-para catequistas; sbado-para todos los fieles; domingo-para la juventud Inscrbase hoy: www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress FIESTA DE LA FE Santo es el Seor Durante la Plegaria Eucarstica hay una aclamacin que toda la asamblea canta: el Santo. Con esta aclamacin, nos unimos a las "potestades celestiales" al reconocer la total santidad de Dios y no slo confesamos que es santo, sino que lo repetimos cantando. Esta aclamacin est tomada de Isaas 6:3, a quien la gloria y santidad de Dios se le revelan. Esta misma alabanza a la santidad de Dios se ha combinado con el "Hosanna" que, traducida directamente del hebreo significa "da salvacin, por favor". El Evangelio de Mateo le atribuye este trmino a Jess: "Hosanna al Hijo de David, bendito el que viene en nombre del Seor. Hosanna en las alturas". Esta alabanza se hace no slo en reconocimiento de su divinidad, sino de la salvacin que nos trae. Por eso cantamos la santidad del Dios trinitario, que es Padre, Hijo y Espritu Santo. Esa misma santidad es la vocacin universal de toda la comunidad de creyentes; estamos llamados a ser el pueblo santo de Dios y lo que celebramos ha de transformar nuestra vida para que tambin seamos santos, porque nuestro Dios es santo. NUESTRA MISIN Como discpulos de Cristo, nosotros, los feligreses de la Comunidad Catlica de Santa Mara y de Santa Katerina, proclamamos nuestra misin de tres-doblez: adorar a Dios, compartir nuestra fe, y servir a los que son necesitados.

BAUTISMO DE INFANTES/BEBES Los padres y padrinos necesitan asistir a las clases de preparacin antes del bautismo. Ven a la oficina con el certificado de nacimiento para registrarse. Los bautizos en espaol se celebran el primer domingo del mes. La prxima clase ser el viernes, 2 de septiembre, 78:30 pm en el saln 1, calles Norte y Bethel. RITO DE LA INICIACIN CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS (RICA) La RICA es un proceso para preparar a los adultos, nios y jvenes (7 aos de edad y ms) a celebrar los sacramentos de la iniciacin cristiana (Bautismo, Confirmacin, Eucarista). Las clases en espaol para adultos se dan los sbados de las 9 a 10:30 am, para los nios los domingos de 9 a 10:30 am. Los padres de los nios deben participar a la Santa Misa todos los domingos. Para ms informacin llame a Jessie Avery, 875-8187. MATRIMONIO/VALIDACIN DEL MATRIMONIO CIVIL Las parejas que desean celebrar este sacramento deben parar por o llamar la oficina parroquial para un formulario de inscripcin del PreMatrimonio. Las parejas deben dar por lo menos cuatro meses de su intencin del matrimonio. Ellas necesitan encontrarse con un sacerdote antes de poner la fecha de su boda. Los que todava falta la Primera Comunin o la Confirmacin deben registrarse a las clases de la RICA. UNCIN DE LOS ENFERMOS Por favor llame a la oficina (8752025) y hable con un sacerdote para programar el sacramento tan pronto como sepa que tendra una operacin, antes de entrar al hospital o si es necesario en caso de cualquier enfermedad seria o de un accidente. QUINCEAERA/O Los jvenes DEBEN asistir a las clases de Formacin de Fe o Iniciacin Cristiana (RICA) y participar regularmente a la Misa todos los domingos. Hable con Helen Gomez (473-7737) por los menos un ao antes de la celebracin. Page 7

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