St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church
31020 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
760-749-3324 - Fax: 760-749-6684
www.flocknote.com/ststephen - www.ststephenvc.org
Rev. Elmer Mandac, Pastor
Deacons:
Charles “Chuck” Embury:
Gilbert “Gil” Salinas:
760-751-4025
760-749-2820
Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Horas de la Parroquia 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Anticipatory:............................................................ 5:30 PM
Sunday: .................................................................7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday: ................................................................................ 11:00 AM
Monday:................................................................................ 12:15 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: ......................................................... 8:45 AM
Thursday (Communion Service):........................................... 8:45 AM
Friday: .................................................................................... 5:30 PM
Holy Day Mass Schedule: ............................................ As Announced
Horario de la Misa:
Sabado Anticipatorio:........................................................... 5:30 PM
Domingo: ...........................................................7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Domingo: .......................................................................... 11:00 AM
Lunes:................................................................................. 12:15 PM
Martes & Miercoles:............................................................ 8:45 AM
Jueves: (Servicio de Comunion) .......................................... 8:45AM
Viernes: ............................................................................... 5:30 PM
Dias Santos:.................................................................. (Anunciados)
Sacrament of Penance:
Friday: 6:00 PM or by appointment
Baptism:
Please contact our Parish Office 4 months prior to date
Marriage:
Contact pastor 9 months prior to desired date
Sacramento de Penitencia:
Viernes: 6:00 PM o con cita
Bautizos:
Haga Contacto a la oficina 4 meses antes de la fecha
Matrimonio: Haga contacto con el Sacerdote 9 meses antes de la fecha deseada
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD):
760-749-3352
Ellen MacPhee:
Catechetical Program coordinator
Saturday:
Spanish: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Wednesday:
English:
3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Jr. & High School Youth:
Monday:
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Confirmation Preparation:
Ellen MacPhee: 760-749-3352
Confraternidad de la Doctrina Cristiana (CCD) 760-749-3352
Ellen MacPhee:
Coordinadora de Programa Catechetico
Sabado:
Español:
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Miercoles:
Ingles:
3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Grupo de Joveness:
Lunes:
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Preparación de Confirmación:
Ellen MacPhee: 760-749-3352
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact our Deacons:
Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos: Llamen a los Diáconos:
Scripture Study:
Ellen MacPhee: ............ 760-749-3352
Environment Team:
...................................... 760-751-7357
Knights of Columbus:
Vito Palermo: ............... 760-277-2283
Women’s Guild:
Marianne Stone ............ 760-742-1201
Bereavement:
Penny Blazej................. 760-685-3403
Funeral Director:
Mary Elaine Gustafson . 760-751-1130
Natural Family Planning:
John & Cynthia Tobin: . 760-715-2274
Culture of Life:
Mark & Laura Ginella: ..760-751-0301
Christian Family Movement: Dagmar Hoffmann:....... 760-749-9154
Single Parent Ministry:
Dagmar Hoffmann: …...760-504-2693
Prayer Quilts Coordinator:
Sharon Martineau ......... 760-749-0188
SCRIP Program:
Pat Bierle:..................... 760-749-2182
St. Vincent de Paul:
Chuck Clayton:............. 760-638-1300
(Pantry open for distribution): Saturday: .............8:30 AM-10:30 AM
. Thrift Store:
Kathy Eckert................. 760-749-1965
Monday………………………………..9:00 AM-1:00PM
Wednesday - Friday:…………. ........ 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saturday:……….. .............................8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Sunday: ………... 10:15 AM-11:00 AM & 12 PM-1 PM
Renewal Ministry:
Victor Lopez: ............... 760-520-3274
Alfredo Cruz................. 760-638-1453
Estudio de Escrituras:
Ambiente:
Caballeros de Colón:
Gremio de Mujeres:
Desconsuelo:
Ellen MacPhee: ........ 760-749-3352
Monica Jauregui....... 760-415-0076
Vito Palermo:........... 760-277-2283
Marianne Stone ........ 760-742-1201
Penny Blazej .............760-685-3403
Planificación Familiar Natural: John & Cynthia Tobin:760-715-2274
Cultura de Vida:
Mark & Laura Ginella: 760-751-0301
Movimiento Familias Cristianas: Dagmar Hoffmann: .. 760-749-9154
Ministerio Monoparentales
Maria Cavaliere: ...…760-508-5496
Coorinador de Colcha de Rezo: Sharon Martineau..... 760-749-0188
Programa SCRIP:
Pat Bierle: ................ 760-749-2182
San Vicente de Pablo:
Chuck Clayton: ........ 760-638-1300
(distribución de comida):
Sabado: ...........8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Tienda Barata:
Kathy Eckert…….….760-749-1965
Lunes…………………..…..9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Miercoles - Viernes: ......... 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Sabado:….….. ..................8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Domingo:.. 10:15 AM-11:00 AM y 12 PM-1 PM
Ministerio de Renovacion:
Victor Lopez ............ 760-520-3274
Alfredo Cruz ............ 760-638-1453
ST. STEPHEN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA
We extend our hands and hearts in Christian friendship to you whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish If you are not
registered, have moved or have other needs, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the Parish Office. We will send
all new parishioners a census form.
Name/Nombre:
Address/Domicilio:
City/Ciudad:
Zip/Código:
Telephone/ Telefono:
Cell/Celular:
New parishioner / Soy nuevo en la parroquia
I have changed my phone number / He cambiado numero de teléfono
I am moving please remove my name from parish list/Me he mudado favor de quitar mi nombre de la lista parroquial
Please send contribution envelopes / Por favor de enviar sobres de ofertorio
I have a new address / Tengo domicilio nuevo
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 201
PASTOR’S CORNER
Prayer is the Light of the Spirit
Prayer and converse with God is a supreme good: it is a partnership and union with God. As the eyes of the body are enlightened when
they see light, so our spirit, when it is intent on God, is illuminated by His
infinite light. I do not mean the prayer of outward observance but prayer
from the heart, not confined to fixed times or periods but continuous
throughout the day and night.
Our spirit should be quick to reach out toward God, not only when
it is engaged in meditation; at other times also, when it is carrying out its
duties, caring for the needy, performing works of charity, giving generously in the service of others, our spirit should long for God and call Him
to mind, so that these works may be seasoned with the salt of God’s love,
and so make a palatable offering to the Lord of the universe. Throughout
the whole of our lives we may enjoy the benefit that comes from prayer if
we devote a great deal of time to it.
Prayer is the light of the spirit, true knowledge of God, mediating
between God and man. The spirit, raised up to heaven by prayer, clings
to God with the utmost tenderness; like a child crying tearfully for its mother, it craves the milk that God provides.
It seeks the satisfaction of its own desires, and receives gifts outweighing the whole world of nature.
Prayer stands before God as an honored ambassador. It gives joy to the spirit, peace to the heart. I speak of
prayer, not words. It is the longing for God, love too deep for words, a gift not given by man but by God’s grace.
The apostle Paul says: “We do not know how we are to pray but the Spirit himself pleads for us with inexpressible
longings.”
When the Lord gives this kind of prayer to a man, He gives him riches that cannot be taken away, heavenly
food that satisfies the spirit. One who tastes this food is set on fire with an eternal longing for the Lord: His spirit
burns as in a fire of the utmost intensity.
Practice prayer from the beginning. Paint your house with the colors of modesty and humility. Make it radiant with the light of justice. Decorate it with the finest gold leaf of good deeds. Adorn it with the walls and stones
of faith and generosity. Crown it with the pinnacle of prayer. In this way you will make it a perfect dwelling place
for the Lord. You will be able to receive Him as in a splendid place, and through His grace you will already possess
Him, His image enthroned in the temple of your spirit. (From a Homily by St. John Chrysostom, bishop)
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Symbols of the Season
Ashes: Made from palm leaves of the previous year, ashes can remind us both of the baptismal and
penitential character of Lent. They not only represent our own mortality and utter dependence on God but also
symbolize our efforts of dying to sin (and rising to new life in Christ.)
Fish: As a Lenten symbol, fish stands for the obligation to fast on Ash Wednesday and `
Good Friday and abstain from meat on other Fridays of the season.
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Barren Stones: They call to mind the desert and Jesus’ testing by the devil there.
Violet (Deep Purple): Violet is the liturgical color of the season and symbolizes its repentant character, as
well as Christ as the king of the world. Deep purple was a color reserved for royalty in Jesus’ time).
God Bless you!
Fr. Elmer
Pray for our Priests
March 2015
Sun. 15
Mon. 16
Rev.
Rev.
Michael Robinson Henry Rodriguez, Jr.
Tues. 17
Rev.
Carlos Rojas, Sch.P.
Wed. 18
Thur. 19
Rev.
Rev. William
Reynaldo Roque Rowland, CJM
Fri. 20
Very Rev.
Eddie Ruiz
Sat. 21
Rev.
Gary Rye, OSA
Serra Daily Prayer for priestly and religious vocations: Jesus, Lord of the harvest, Look with love on this portion of your vineyard. Bless the Diocese of
San Diego with more priests to shepherd your people, Priests with hearts like your own. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Pray for Priests and Vocations “Now we ask you to respect those who work hard among you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their
work.” (1 Thess. 5:12, 13, NIV) When we pray for vocations for the priesthood, diaconate and religious, we actually pray for ourselves, since holy priests,
deacons and religious should result in a holier people. When we pray for these servants of Christ, we also win the favor of Christ, for we, in so praying, are
furthering His work. By praying for vocations we are helping our children and our children's children because we are using a meritorious means of preserving our faith for them. “Now we ask you to respect those who work hard among you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” (1
Thess. 5:12, 13, NIV)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP
St. Stephen’s Middle School Youth Group is for youth in
grades 6, 7 & 8 and meets on Monday nights from 7:008:30 pm in the parish hall. . As a Catholic Community, we
have the opportunity to give our Middle School youth the
EDGE they need in life: Jesus, The Word, The Eucharist,
and the Church!
Next Youth Group is tomorrow March 16th.
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Please pray for our RCIA
Elect & Candidates who will
be receiving the Sacraments of
Initiation at the Easter Vigil this
year! This weekend at the 7:30
am Mass we celebrated the 2nd
of 3 Scrutiny Rites with the
Elect - those to be baptized. The Scrutiny is a solemn
Rite meant to uncover and heal all that is weak; and to
bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and
good. For the scrutinies are celebrated in order to deliver
the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them
against temptation, and to give them strength in Christ,
who is the way, the truth, and the life.
GOOD FRIDAY - April 3, 2015
We are blessed to live in a school
district that respects our Christian
Tradition. VCPUSD does not have
school on Good Friday so that our
youth have the opportunity to observe this holy day. We
will be having a Good Friday Retreat Day for all High
School Youth from 9:00 am-5:30 pm. All High School
Youth are welcome, but those preparing to receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to participate.
STEUBENVILLE SD!
REGISTRATION IS
NOW OPEN!!
The Steubenville Youth Conference is a weekend
full of music, prayer, inspiring speakers and fun for
High School Youth. Steubenville is open for all
those entering 9th grade through graduating seniors. The cost is $200 per person and will be held
at USD this year. Steubenville is often a life
changing experience for our youth. If you are
willing to sponsor a youth who cannot afford to
attend, please contact Ellen. Thank you for your
prayers & generosity!!
ST. STEPHEN YOUTH MINISTRY!
“Go therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations…”
This is the great Commission given by Jesus just before
He ascended into heaven. It is our Mission as Church!
Our parish community desires to form our young people
into Disciples of Christ who love Jesus and live the Gospel! All activities offered for Youth Ministry are for ALL
High School youth.
Dawn Patrol - Morning Prayer & Devotions
(MASS - First Sunday of the Month ~ April 1st)
EVERY Wednesday @ 6:45 am
Blessed Sacrament Chapel—Breakfast provided!
Life Nite - Youth Group - Meet in Youth Room
Monday March 16, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Bible Study - (Every Wednesday)
Home of John & Stephanie Boyd (Hannah & Daphne)
Wednesday March 18, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Youth Confirmation Formation - Year 1 & 2
March 22, 2015 @ 8:30 am
High School Mini-Retreat
Good Friday April 3, 2015 - 9:00 am-5:30 pm
'put on Christ' and your life will be full of his love; it will
be a fruitful life.’ ~ Pope Francis
NEW 1ST WEDNESDAY MASS TIME!
Fr. Elmer will be celebrating Mass
@ 6:45 am on the 1st Wednesday of
the Month so that our Youth can
receive Jesus before school! Of
course ALL are welcome, but the
time is to accommodate our youth.
(There will be no 8:45 am Mass the
1st Wednesday.)
The High School Youth Group is
currently collecting gift cards, toiletries, snacks, socks & underwear for
Stand up for Kids - Homeless Teens.
Items will be prepared for delivery
on Monday March 23rd so we will
need the items by then. Thank you!
40 DAYS FOR LIFE!
The Lenten Campaign to pray for
an end to abortion has begun. St.
Stephen has adopted Friday March
20th as its day for vigil prayer at the San Marcos abortion
clinic located at 120 Craven Rd. at the Corner of Twin
Oaks Valley Rd and Craven. The hours are from 8am8pm this year. We will be carpooling High School Youth
after school as a Work of Mercy. Drivers are needed!
Collection/Colecta March 8, 2015 Goal /Meta $11,000
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH: Steven Andrews; Ignacio Alcan-
Plate / Plato:
Envelope / Sobre
Debt /Deuda:
$ 2,683.50
$ 5,154.00
$ 610.00
Total:
$ 8,447.50
tar; Maria Nicolas; Ruben J. Nieto; Marie Tate; Cecile Illig; Amanda Luman;
Eloina Sanchez; Carol Leigh; Sue Pederson; Jesus Angel; Jerry Lobb; Tom Barry;
Jim Nelson; Christopher Johnson; Ralph Jensen; Mike Rice; Dolores Gonzales;
Jasmin Kubart; Alessandro Gomez; Therese Thomas; Justin Sweeney; Nancy Barrett; Eva Rosa; Lucas Valencia; Max Mitchell; Carole Leigh; Frannie Steinhauer;
Paul Oakley; Sean Williams: Clarisse Prefontaine; Dick Tenwolde; Pricilla Paterson: Tony Elliano; Anne Latullipe; Mario Macias; Ginny Vaudelle
24. HOUR ADORATION
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
24 9:00 AM Fri. ~ 9:00 AM Sat.
Also every Tuesday & Thursday Adoration from
3:00pm - 9:pm
Penance Services
2015 Schedule
For Surrounding Areas
February 18th-March 29th. Please join
us in peaceful prayer and fasting during a 40day vigil in the public right -of -way outside
Dr. George Kungs’s clinic, North County
Women’s Medical Center at 120 Craven Rd.. San Marcos, CA
( across the street from Cal State San Marcos) For more info.
call Mark & Laura Ginella : 760.751.0301 or sign up online at
www.40daysforlife.com/sanmarcos. Please note St. Stephen’s has
adopted Friday March 20th to keep vigil.
Magnificat :A Ministry to Catholic Women
North County Magnificat “ invites you to the
next quarterly breakfast on Saturday, May 2,
2015 (8:am Mass),(9:am-12:pm Breakfast at
The Centre, located on top of the Lexus Car
Dealership in Escondido, Our Speaker Brenda
Sharman, for information and reservations
www.magnificat-nsd.org or contact Rosemary Geiger at 760.6625
Parish Activities for the week of March 15, 2015
Welcome to St. Stephen Catholic Church!
Enjoy Coffee, Donuts & Fellowship after Mass
Sun.
Mon.
3/15
3/16
Tues. 3/17
Wed.
3/18
Thur
3/18
Fri.
3/20
Sat.
3/21
Mass
Sun
Mon.
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
3/15
3/16
3/17
3/18
3/19
3/20
3/21
9:30am
7:00pm
7:00pm
1pm-9p
7:00pm
3:30pm
7:00pm
1-9:pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
6:00 pm
8:30am
9:00am
5:30pm
World Youth Day (Informational Meeting)
High School & Jr. High Youth Group
Rosary & Divine Mercy Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Faith Formation K-5
Women’s Guild, Board Mtg.
Knights of Columbus, Officer’s Mtg.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Bible Study “Book of Psalms”
Mass & Confessions
Lenten Fish Dinner, take-out or
or eat in! Tickets at the door (hall)
St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution
Adult Faith Formation w/Gloria Salinas
Mass
Intentions For the week of March 15, 2015
7:30am David Beltran, ╬
9:00am
11:00am
12:15am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
5:30pm
5:30pm
Pro Populo
Maria de Jesus Mejia,╬
Richard Kunstmanas, ╬
Maria Budvytis,╬
Richard Kunstmanas, ╬
Communion Service
Pastor’s Intention
Pro Populo
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, March 16
St. Gabriel, Pow. March 17
St. Mary, Esc. March 18
Resurrection, March 23
St. Gregory the Great, March 24
Good Shepherd,
March 25
How Can Scripture Teach You To Pray?
Join us for a New Great Bible Study at St.
Stephen Catholic Church. The Bible and
Prayer is a 6-Part Bible Study from Dr. Scott
Hahn & The St. Paul Center For Biblical
Theology. This study will investigate the rich
tradition of prayer in the Church and how it
is scripturally based. It is a great way to
enhance your Lenten journey and prepare for
the great Easter celebration. It is being sponsored by the Saturday Adult Formation group
and facilitated by Gloria Salinas. It will run
on 7 consecutive Saturdays 9:am -11am
beginning March 7th. -April 25th. (dark on
April 4th for Holy Saturday).
Registration: $10
includes snacks, coffee and juice
Materials: $10 Workbook $10
For more info. Contact Gloria @
760.749.2820 [email protected]
STATIONS OF THE CROSS & MEATLESS LENTEN SUPPERS
The Way of the Cross, a meditation on the passion of our Lord, is a
traditional devotion during the Lenten season. The Way of the Cross
will be prayed every Friday during Lent immediately following the
5:30 pm Mass (option: inside and outside). All are invited and encouraged to take
part in this powerful prayer opportunity. Following the Stations, all are welcome to
the Parish Hall for a meatless soup supper or Fish Dinner and fellowship. The last
Fish Dinner will be this Friday March 20th. $8 per plate. The next soup supper
will be Friday March 27th and will be POTLUCK. Please bringing a crock of
soup, meatless dish or bread to share.
ANNUAL LENTEN COLLECTION:
Next weekend has been designated for the 2015 Annual Lenten Collection.
Special envelopes will be available for the collection which supports the
works of Catholic Relief Services the Church in Africa and the Church in
Latin America. Please prepare to respond generously to this worthwhile
collection.
You may designate your contribution to the causes listed on the collection
envelope
Bereavement Corner: On Palm Sunday March 29th we will be holding
our 3rd annual Lenten Bereavement Seminar after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. It
will be held in the Youth room. This annual event has received high reviews from past attendees. Please invite anyone from the community to
attend. There will be breakfast and beverages served.
If you have any questions please call Penny Blazej @ 760-685-3403
Readings for the week of March 15, 2015
Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13/Jn 4:43-54
Ez 47:1-9,12/Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9/Jn 5:1-16
Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9,13-14,17-18/Jn 5:17-20
2 Sm 7:4-5,12-14,16/Ps 89:2-5,27,29/
Rom 4:13,16-18,22/Mt 1:16,18-21,24
Friday:
Wis 2:1,12-22/Ps 34:17-21,23/Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3,9-12/Jn 7:40-53
Next Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4,12-15/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
4° domingo de Cuaresma
Marzo 15, 2015
Esquina del Pastor
Oración es la luz del Espíritu
Oración y conversar con Dios es un bien supremo: es una asociación y unión
con Dios. Como los ojos del cuerpo son iluminados cuando se vean la luz, de
modo que nuestro espíritu, cuando se tiene la intención de Dios, es iluminado
por la luz infinita. No me refiero a la oración de respeto hacia afuera pero en la
oración del corazón, no se limitan a horas fijas o períodos pero continua durante
todo el día y la noche.
Nuestro espíritu debe ser el rápido para llegar a Dios, no sólo en lo que
se dedica a la meditación; en otras ocasiones también, cuando se está llevando a
cabo sus funciones, y el cuidado de los necesitados, las obras de caridad, dando
generosamente al servicio de los demás, nuestro espíritu debe anciar a Dios y
llamar a la mente, a fin de que estos trabajos pueden ser sazonadas con la sal del amor de Dios, y por lo que es
agradable al Señor del universo. En el conjunto de nuestra vida podemos disfrutar de los beneficios que viene de la
oración si dedicamos mucho tiempo a ella.
Oración es la luz del espíritu, el verdadero conocimiento de Dios, mediadora entre Dios y el hombre. El espíritu, al cielo en la oración, se aferra a Dios con la máxima sensibilidad, como un niño llorando desconsoladamente a
su madre, que tiene antojo la leche que Dios provee. Su objetivo es la satisfacción de sus propios deseos y recibe
dones sobrepasar todo el mundo de la naturaleza.
Oración ante Dios como un honor el embajador. Da alegría al espíritu, la paz en el corazón. Hablo de la
oración, no de las palabras. Es el anhelo de Dios, de amor muy profundo de las palabras, un don no dado por hombre,
sino por la gracia de Dios. El apóstol Pablo dice: "no sabemos cómo vamos a orar, pero el Espíritu mismo ruega por
nosotros con inefable anhelos".
Cuando el Señor le da a este tipo de oración a un hombre, le da riquezas que no pueden ser suprimidos,
comida celestial que satisface el espíritu. Quien sabe este alimento es incendido con un anhelo eterno del Señor: Su
espíritu arde en un incendio de la máxima intensidad.
Prácticar oración desde el principio. Pintar tu casa con los colores de la modestia y la humildad. Que radiante
con la luz de la justicia. Decorar con las mejores hojas de oro de las buenas acciones. Adornamos con las paredes y
piedras de fe y generosidad. Coronar con pináculo de la oración. De esta forma, se convierten en un excelente lugar
de morada para el Señor. Usted será capaz de recibirlo como en un lugar espléndido, y a través de Su gracia, ya
poseen, Su Imagen entronizada en el templo de tu espíritu. (De una homilía de San Juan Crisóstomo, obispo)
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Los símbolos de la Temporada
Cenizas: Hechos de hojas de palma de el año anterior, las cenizas pueden recordarnos de la pila bautismal y el
character penitencial de la Cuaresma. No sólo representan a nuestra propia mortalidad y la absoluta dependencia de
Dios, sino que también simboliza nuestros esfuerzos de morir al pecado (y creciente a la vida nueva en Cristo.)
Peces: Como un símbolo cuaresmal, el pescado representa la obligación de ayunar el Miércoles de Ceniza y el
Viernes Santo y abstenerse de la carne en los viernes de la temporada.
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Piedras Yermas: Llaman a la mente el desierto y las pruebas de Jesús por el diablo.
Violeta (Morado Oscuro): Violeta es el color de la temporada y simboliza el carácter de arrepentimiento,
así como Cristo, como rey del mundo. Morado oscuro es un color reservado para la realeza en tiempos de
Jesús
¡Que Dios los Bendiga!
Padre Elmer
Resen Por Nuestros Sacerdotes de la Diócesis de San Diego
Sun. 15
Rev.
Michael Robinson
Mon. 16
Tues. 17
Rev.
Rev. Carlos
Henry Rodriguez, Jr. Rojas, Sch.P.
marzo, 2015
Wed. 18
Rev.
Reynaldo Roque
Thur. 19
Rev. William
Rowland, CJM
Fri. 20
Very Rev.
Eddie Ruiz
Sat. 21
Rev.
Gary Rye, OSA
REZO PARA SACERDOTES....Jesús, reza por tu sacerdote fiel y ferviente; Por tus sacerdotes infieles y tibios; Por tus sacerdotes que trabajan en casa o en un pais
extranjero y en misiónes distantes. Por tu sacerdote tentado; Por tus sacerdotes solos y solitarios; Por tus sacerdotes jóvenes; Por tus sacerdotes agonizantes; por las
almas de tus sacerdotes en el Calvario. Pero sobre todo, te recomiendo a los sacerdotes los más queridos a mí: el sacerdote que me bautizó; los sacerdotes que me exoneraron de mis pecados; los sacerdotes en cuyas misas que asistí y quién me dan Tu Cuerpo y Sangre en la Sagrada Comunión; los sacerdotes que me enseñaron e instruyeron; Todos los sacerdotes a quien soy endeudado de cualquier otro modo (sobre todo a...). Guárdalos cerca de tu corazón. Amén. Oración Diaria por las Vocaciones:
Jesús de la coseha, mira con amor a esta porción de tu viña. Bendice la Diócesis de San Diego con más sacerdotes que pastoreen a tu pueblo, sacerdotes con un corazón
semejante al tuyo. María, Madre de la Iglesia, intercede por nosotros.
¡Marque su calendario y Guardar las Fechas de 4, 5 y 6 de septiembre 2015!
Temecula CA. Diácono Ralph Poyo será el facilitador del retiro 2015 Diácono
Espíritu Santo. Ha estado en el ministerio desde hace más de 30 años; es muy
en la vida cotidiana. Los Folletos estarán disponibles para la inscripción temprana.
contacto con: Valerie Rizzotto - 760.533.6564 - [email protected]
VIERNES SANTO - 3 de abril, 2015
tenemos la suerte de vivir en un distrito escolar que
respete nuestra tradición cristiana. VCPUSD no tiene
escuela en la mañana del Viernes Santo para que
nuestros jóvenes tengan la oportunidad de observar este día santo.
Vamos a tener un buen Viernes día de retiro para los Jóvenes de la
Escuela Secundaria de 9:00 a.m. a 17:30 Los jóvenes de la Escuela
Secundaria son bienvenidos, pero quienes se preparan a recibir el
TIEMPO DE CUARESMA: Horarios del Via Crucis Durante la
Cuaresma rezaremos el Via Crucis Todos los domingos en español
después de la Misa de 11:00am También se rezará el Via Crucis en
Inglés los Viernes Después de la Misa de 5:30pm ¡Ánimo!
Aprovechemos este tiempo para tener un encuentro más Íntimo con Cristo.
Actividades Parroquial para semana de 15, de marzo, 2015
Dom 3/15
Vienvenidos Visitantes a Iglesia de San Esteban
Café, Donas y Comañerismo
Lun. 3/16
Mar
3/17
Mier. 3/18
Juev 3/19
Vier 3/20
Sab
3/21
3/15
Lun
3/16
Mar.
3/17
Mier
3/18
Juev.
3/19
Vier.
3/20
Sab.
3/21
COLECTA ANUAL DE CUARESMA: El próximo fin de semana ha sido designado para la “Colecta Anual de Cuaresma de
2015.” Habrá sobres especiales para esta colecta que apoya el trabajo de Catholic Relief Services y ayuda a la Iglesia en África, y
ayuda a la Iglesia en América Latina. Ud. Puede designer su contribución a las causas indicadas en el sobre de la colecta
9:30am Dia Mundial del Joven (reúnion informacional)
6:00pm Grupo Jóvenes Escuela Preparatoria /Secundaria
7:00pm
1-9pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
3:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
1pm-9pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30pm
8:30am
8:30am
9:30am
Rosario y Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Ministerio de Mujeres - Crecimientos Espirituales
Formación de Fe (Inglés)
Renovacion Dicipulo ( Formación San Andres)
Gremio de Mujeres, reúnion directiva
Caballeros de Colon, reúnion directiva
Adoración al Santísimos Sacramento
Misa / Confesiones
Cena Cuaresmal de Pez
(anfitionado por Gremio de Mujeres
Crecimientos de la Fe
San Vicente de Pablo - Distrtibución de comida
Formación de Fe ~ Español
Rito Penitencial
5:30pm Misa
Dom
Para Retiro de mujeres! en el Centro de Retiros “Vina de Lestonnac,
Ralph tiene su ministerio en su relación con el Señor y la fuerza del
apasionado por ayudar a las personas experimentar la persona de Cristo
Si tiene preguntas o para obtener información adicional, póngase en
Intenciónes
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
12:15am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
5:30pm
5:30pm
de la Misa de Semana 15 de marzo, 2015
David Beltran, ╬
Pro Populo
Maria de Jesus Mejia,╬
Richard Kunstmanas, ╬
Maria Budvytis,╬
Richard Kunstmanas, ╬
Por favor, únanse a nosotros en oración y ayuno pacífico
durante 40 días una vigilia en el derecho público -de -manera
fuera el Dr. George Kungs clínica de la Mujer del Condado
del Norte, del Centro Médico de 120 Craven Rd. . San marcos, CA ( en streed de Cal State San Marcos) para obtener
más información, sírvanse ponerse en contacto con: Mark y
Laura Ginella :760.751.0301 o inscribirse en línea en
www.40daysforlife.com/sanmarcos. Por favor haga nota :
San Estebabn adopto el
viernes 20 marzo para la vigilia.
Cena Cuaresmal ~ San Esteban: Cenas de Pez
Hospedado por el “Gremio de Mujeres y Caballeros de
Colon” Únase a los parroquianos para una noche de
diversion y social! El Viernes de Marzo 20, 2015 Las
puertas se abren a las 5pm para llevar a casa Cenas se
siven en el salón después de la Misa * Via Crucis hasta las 8:00pm
Menú incluye Tilapia a la parrilla*
Ensalada pilaf de Arroz, Rollos de Cena,
Macarrón con Quesos,
disponibles para los niños
Communion Service
Pastor’s Intention
Pro Populo
Semínarios para bautismo
están programados en el primer y el segundo lunes de cada mes.
Por favor nota * ambas fechas son obligatorios. Si no eres
capaz de asistir a ambos primer y Segundo lunes del mes necesita asistir dos lunes al mes siguiente. Para inscribirse en el
seminario o mayor información, por favor, póngase en contacto
con
Lecturas para la semana de marzo 15, 2015
Domingo: 2 Cro 36:14-16,19-23/Sal 137:1-6/Ef 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21
Lunes:
Is 65:17-21/Sal 30:2,4-6,11-13/Jn 4:43-54
Martes: Ez 47:1-9,12/Sal 46:2-3,5-6,8-9/Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles:
Is 49:8-15/Sal 145:8-9,13-14,17-18/Jn 5:17-20
Jueves:
2 Sam 7:4-5,12-14,16/Sal 89:2-5,27,29/Rom 4:13,16-18,22/
Mt 1:16,18-21,24
Viernes:
Sab 2:1,12-22/Sal 34:17-21,23/Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
Sábado:
Jer 11:18-20/Sal 7:2-3,9-12/Jn 7:40-53
Próximo: Domingo: Jer 31:31-34/Sal 51:3-4,12-15/Heb 5: Jn 12:20-33
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2014
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Jorge Flores
TRI-CITY BANNERS Stehly J. Flores Plumbing, Inc.
Lic #643269
WEED BRUSH & Brothers Quality Plumbing
CARPET TREE SERVICES Drilling
Parishioner
Incorporated
REPAIRS • REMODELS
1080 W. Washington Ave.
7602133903
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213
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27847 Valley Center Rd.• VC
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(760) 751-4075 Office
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Owner/Operator
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Insured
FOX ACCOUNTING
License No. 709686
Income Tax Return Preparation WATER WELL DRILLING AND
for Individuals & Businesses COMPLETE PUMP SERVICES
Linda Fox
Certified Public Accountant • Parishioner
M-F 8-6 • Sat 8-4
760-751-9824
IN GOD WE TRUST
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DR. ROBERT Medina Eades,
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D.D.S.
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Orthodontics for
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36437 - B Carney Rd.
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL
“we treat your pets
like family”
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29209 Cole Grade Rd.
(760) 749-3656
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27847 Valley Center Road
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(760)
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