A Roman Catholic Stewardship Church The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016

Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval

Fr. Greg Márquez

pastoral administrator

parochial vicar

Dan Diesel

Humberto Ramirez

deacon

deacon

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil Sunday Daily (Mon—Sat) First Friday National Holidays

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 5pm 7am, 8:30am, 10:15am, 12pm 1:45pm, 6pm (Español) 8am (Rosary following Mass) 8am 8am

RECONCILIATION: Saturday

3:30pm—4:30pm

PERPETUAL ADORATION: First Friday Benediction

8am—7:45am Saturday 8am

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Second Saturday of the Month

M, T, W, T, F Sunday

8:30am—1pm, 2pm—8pm 9am—12:00pm, 1:00pm—5:30pm

PARISH OFFICE: PARISH FAX: FINANCE & BUSINESS MGR: HISPANIC MINISTRIES: MUSIC MINISTRY: R.C.I.A: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: YOUTH MINISTRY:

8am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: Vigil Holy Day

6pm 8am, 6pm, 7:30pm (Español)

21682 lake forest drive, lake forest, california, 92630 sdccatholic.org

951-8599 951-2687 951-8599 x224 951-8599 x239 458-1440 951-1128 951-0792 951-2842

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016 Mission Statement

The Week Ahead in the Church/Chapel Monday, March 13 Penance Service Tuesday, March 14 Ensayo Coro Wednesday, March 15 Ensemble Rehearsal Thursday, March 16 Santiago Minstrels Rehearsal Friday, March 17 Church Decorating Stations of the Cross (English) Via Crucis (Español) Saturday, March 18 Private Baptism Quinceañera Confessions

7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00am 6:30pm 7:30pm 10:30am 12:00pm 3:30 to 4:30pm

The Week Ahead in the Parish Center Sunday/Domingo Children’s Liturgy RCIA Monday/Lunes Library Open Religious Education Bodas Comunitarias Tuesday/Martes Home School Classes Grupo de Oración Friends in Faith Wednesday/Miércoles Youth Choir Religious Education Knights of Columbus Thursday/Jueves Marijuana Anonymous Chorale Rehearsal Clase de Biblia Needlework Group Friday/Viernes Al-Anon Christian Men in Commerce Formación Lenten Dinner Saturday/Sábado Children’s Liturgy VITA Tax Preparation Catholic Men’s Fellowship

Library Open

St. Ignatius Meeting Boy Scouts Pastoral Council Meeting Cub Scouts Confirmation Class Encuentro Matrimonial Our Lady’s Prayer Group Bible Study

Al-Anon RCIA Spiritual Direction Boy Scouts

Prayers for the Sick Jun Barbin, Toy Barbin, Charron Beaver, Larry Bishop, William Burgos, Cecilia Camacho, Mr. and Mrs. Carchetta, Mariano L. Cleofe, Stephanie Collins, Sofia Cruz, , Cherie Deeble, Teny Del Carmen, Beth Dela Cruz, Ciony Dela Cruz, Ding Dela Cruz, Gerard Dela Cruz, Roy Dela Cruz, Vergel Dela Cruz, Wes Dela Cruz, Barbara Dell, Jose Espinoza, Georgia Feeney, Elise Fellows, Eugene Ganley, Michael S. Garcia, Patricia Gianforti, Msgr. Larry Gibson, Bill Goebel, Virginia and Wendy Gonzalez, John Gutierrez, Lucia Hanus, Andy Heidesch, Bonnie LaBarber, Frank LaFranco, Takoa Last, Enrique Lozano, Frank Madrid, Hugh Mc Conahey, Julian S. Mendoza Sr., Guadalupe Meza, Jesus Meza, Karim Moftakhar, Georgie Moore, Mary Odierna, Erika Pena, Liliana Pena, Cyrus Rhee, Doug Rose, Ilda Sánchez, Doris Sinclair, Mercedes St. Hilaire, Maricel Sta. Romana, Nancy Sta. Romana, Roxanne Sta. Romana, Alejandro Vasquez. Please note: In order to keep the list current, names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please resubmit after that time by contacting: [email protected].

Mass Intentions for the Week of 3/14 to 3/20/16 Monday (8am) Elias Sanchez Tyler Low Tuesday (8am) Wednesday (8am) Felix and Luzgarda Acosta† Thursday (8am) Kevin Kiley† Friday (8am) Richard L. Gray† Saturday (8am) Jan Renhard† Saturday (5pm) Purisima Enriquez† Sunday (7am) Lillian Leong† Sunday (8:30am) Pastor Castillo Sunday (10:15am) Andree Guiss† Sunday (12pm) Mary Pacheco† Sunday (1:45pm) Alex Rivera† Sunday (6pm) Armando Cruz

Readings for the Week Grupo de Crochet Home School Class Quinceañera Rehearsal

Kyrie Kairos Meeting YM Faith Sharing

Pictures 0n Front Cover • Lenten Dinner with Filipino Rosary Group. •Formacion en la Fe Retreat.

Monday:

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year A readings were used on Sunday) Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016

For these gifts we are grateful: Sunday Offertory (3/6/16) Sunday Offertory: Average Weekly Parish Pay: Total Budgeted Sunday Offertory: Building Fund March:

$ 16,688.90 $ 4,871.74 $ 21,560.64 $ 22,137.50 $ (576.86) $ 513.00

Financial Statements In an effort to save the cost of postage, end of the year tax statements that are requested will be emailed to you or will be available for pick up in the Reception Office. This would be a good time to update or add your email contact information. Financial contribution statements for 2015 will be processed only if you have used weekly envelopes. To request a statement, call the office at 949-951-8599 or email Shirley Burgos at: [email protected].

VITA Income Tax Preparation - FREE! Room A - Lecture Hall at Santiago Saturdays: March 19 9am to 1pm April 2 and 9 9am to 1pm If your household income was less than $58,000 in 2015, you may be eligible to file your taxes for FREE and access valuable tax credits. To schedule an appointment, please call the parish office at 949-951-8599. Appointments are recommended, but not required.

PSA 2016 Parish Assessment: $112,000.00 Total Pledged to Date: $52,079.00 Total Paid to Date: $43,736.00 Number of Pledges: 92

The Fifth Sunday of Lent I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. — Philippians 3:8

Second Collection—Catholic Home Missions March 12th and 13th This weekend we are having a second collection for Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Please be as generous as possible.

St. Patrick’s Day Parish Event Irish Dinner and a Movie! March 12th after the 5pm Mass Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and film!. Free-will donations are appreciated. All are welcome! Stay for the movie!

Faith and Film Ministry March 12th at 7pm “Fr. Michael Mc Givney” Come see the story of the founder of the Knights of Columbus.

South County Outreach Food Drive March 12th and 13th Our monthly food drive to assist South County Outreach is held the second weekend of each month. If you are unable to bring your donation this weekend, remember there are baskets in the parish hall that you can put your donations into during the week.

Santiago’s Lenten Penance Service Monday, March 14th at 7:00pm

Please continue to prayerfully consider the amount of your pledge. Together we are united in the Catholic faith and by helping others we are actively Living Our Faith. Thank you for your participation and generosity in the life of the parish and diocese.

Bulletin Article Deadlines The deadline to submit your ministry’s bulletin articles for the March 27th bulletin is Monday, March 14th at 9am due to the holiday hours of our bulletin publisher, JS Paluch. Please email your articles to Kathy Goebel at [email protected]. Thank you for your help!

Lenten Dinners Join us for our weekly Lenten Dinner on March 18th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a freewill donation. Stay for Stations of the Cross.

Stations of the Cross Each Friday of Lent: English 6:30pm Spanish 7:30pm

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016

Senior Activities All seniors ages 55 and over are welcome. To help coordinate the event, please call Pearl at 949-770-4939 to assure the number of seats available. March 15th: St. Patrick’s Day Lunch at Patsy’s Irish Pub On Jeronimo and Los Alisos. Meet there at 11am.

Santiago de Compostela Holy Week 2016 Schedule Chrism Mass, Monday—March 21st

ODCCW General Meeting All Catholic women of the Diocese are encouraged to attend the Tuesday, March 15, 2016 ODCCW General Meeting. Honoring the March Saints is the theme to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Doris Senecal, a founding member of St. Brigid’s Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Orange County will speak on the life and times of St. Patrick. Sister Christine Hilliard, member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange will speak on the life and times of St. Joseph. Host Parish: St. Polycarp Parish in Stanton Mass at 8:30am Meeting from 9:30am to 1:30pm For reservations, call Pat Martin 714-892-5219 or Email: [email protected] Donation of $15 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. If anyone wishes to carpool from Santiago, please call Dina Tennant at 949-295-6278.

Friends in Faith We are a ministry for Adults with Special Needs. We celebrate our faith by prayer, music and crafts. While refreshments are served, it is a great time to socialize with our participants. Everyone leaves the evening nourished spiritually and bodily. We will be starting our fifth year this September. We meet every 3rd Tuesday (March 15th) of the month, September through June, at 6:30pm in the parish hall. We are looking for someone in the parish who has a special talent that would like to share their gift with our participants one evening (i.e. ceramics, story telling, dance, exercise, arts and crafts, etc.). Contact Kathleen Collins at 949-230-4424 or Dottie Gannon at 949-689-3020. If you know of anyone who would like to be part of this ministry, please call us. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Time

Location

5:30 p.m.

Arboretum—Christ Cathedral Parish 13280 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840

Holy Thursday—March 24th Time

Church

8:00 a.m.

Morning Prayer

6:00 p.m.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual)

9:30 p.m.

Night Prayer in parish hall (English)

11:45 p.m.

Night Prayer in parish hall (Spanish)

Good Friday—March 25th Time

Church

8:00 a.m.

Morning Prayer

3:00 p.m.

Solemn Liturgy (English)

5:30 p.m.

Solemn Liturgy (English)

7:30 p.m.

Liturgia Solemne (Spanish)

Holy Saturday—March 26th Time

Church

8:00 a.m.

Morning Prayer

7:30 p.m.

Easter Vigil (Bilingual)

Easter Sunday—March 27th Time

Church

Hall

7:00 a.m.

English

8:30 a.m.

English

English

10:15 a.m.

English

English

12:00 p.m.

Español

English

1:45 p.m.

Español

The Fifth Sunday of Lent JMJ 8 March, 2016 My Dearest Parish Family, God be with us always. “Eternal rest grant unto our Brother Bill, O Lord . . .” this was the prayer I had in mind and heart when I learned about the demise of William “Bill” Breen last Friday. I followed it up with “Thank you Lord for the gift of Bill.” He is one of the founding members of our parish and a very generous person who practiced his Stewardship and Discipleship in his involvement and financial support here at Santiago de Compostela. He was one of the “regulars,” a term often used to identify those who attend the daily Masses. Almost two years ago, when I first came here, he gave me a very warm welcome at our first encounter. He even shared with me, and made sure I learned (memorized) a greeting with the appropriate response. It was this: “Top of the Morning!” and the response: “The rest of the day to the Lord.” It became our sort of “code greeting.” I say this because I have used the first part to greet others and most often than not they draw blank unless Bill has previously shared it with them, then they remember the second part. I reflected on this greeting and I realized how Bill has practiced truly living “the rest of the Day to the Lord.” It was a prayer and a reminder on how to carry out each and every day. To recognize with gratitude “top of the morning,” and manifest a lifestyle value: “The rest of the Day to the Lord.” The outstanding part of it is that he was joyful in his witnessing and kind in his relationships. He may be gone physically here on earth, but he is someone who will continue to inspire and challenge us to be good stewards of the legacy he has left behind in our Parish Family. I saw him last Friday afternoon when Pearl and I prayed the Commendation of the Dying. Towards the end, I thought of singing “Be Not Afraid.” I wanted Bill to hear the words of assurance, but I think it was more

March 13, 2016 words of assurance for Pearl and myself. Bill will still be with us in spirit. He will be one of our advocates before Jesus, our Lord. Let us all take a lesson with the example Bill Breen has shown us. Let this Season of Lent be truly a time of Rediscovering Jesus and being Christians in word and deed. We can start by reflecting on how we can be authentic Stewards of the gifts of faith, time, talents and treasure. God bless and take care. Love and prayers,

(memorizado) un saludo con la respuesta apropiada. Fue esta: "¡Lo mejor de la mañana!", Y la respuesta: "El resto del Día para el Señor". Se convirtió en una especie de nuestro propio "código de saludo". Digo esto, porque he utilizado la primera parte para saludar a otros y muy a menudo se quedan en blanco, a menos que, Bill hubiese compartido previamente con ellos, entonces si se acuerdan de la segunda parte.

Reflexioné en este saludo y me di cuenta como verdaderamente Bill ha practicado viviendo "el resto del Día para el Señor". Fue una oración y un recordatorio sobre Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval cómo llevar a cabo cada uno y todos los días. Para reconocer con gratitud "lo mejor de la mañana", y manifestar un estilo de vida con valor: "El resto del Día para el Señor". La parte sobresaliente de ello, es que él fue alegre en su testimonio y generoso en sus relaciones. Él puede haber desaparecido físicamente aquí en la tierra, pero será alguien que podrá seguir inspirándonos Fr. Thomas with Bill Priester, Bill y retándonos a ser buenos and Pearl Breen administradores de la herencia que él ha dejado atrás en nuestra Familia JMJ Parroquial. 8 de marzo 2016 Lo vi el viernes pasado cuando Pearl y Querida Familia Parroquial, yo oramos la “Encomienda de los ¡Dios esté siempre con nosotros! Moribundos”. Hacia el final, pensé en "Señor, concédele el descanso eterno cantar "No Tengas Miedo". Yo quería a nuestro hermano Bill. . . ". Ésta, fue que Bill escuchara las palabras de seguridad, pero creo que eran más la oración que tenía en mente y en el palabras de seguridad para Pearl y para corazón cuando me enteré del mí. Él todavía estará con nosotros en fallecimiento de William "Bill" Breen, espíritu. Será uno de nuestros el pasado viernes. Luego continué con defensores ante Jesús, nuestro Señor. un "Gracias Señor por el don de Bill". Tomemos todos una lección con el Él fue uno de los miembros ejemplo que Bill Breen nos ha mostrado. fundadores de nuestra parroquia y Deje que este tiempo de Cuaresma sea una persona muy generosa que realmente un momento de volver a practicaba su Compromiso y descubrir a Jesús y ser cristianos en Discipulado en su participación y apoyo financiero aquí en Santiago de palabra y obra. Podemos empezar a reflexionar sobre lo que podemos ser Compostela. Fue uno de los "constantes", un término auténticos administradores de los dones comúnmente utilizado para identificar a de la fe, tiempo, talento y tesoro. Dios los bendiga y proteja las personas que asisten a las misas Con amor y mis oraciones, diarias. Hace casi dos años, cuando llegue a esta parroquia, él me dio una muy cálida bienvenida en nuestro primer encuentro. Incluso compartió Padre Thomas Paul K. Naval conmigo y se aseguró de que aprendiera

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016 Confirmation and Youth Ministry Confirmation Classes: Alert: CI and CII students have two classes each in

Religious Education Classes: Dear Religious Education Families, As we journey together to the Cross this Lent, let us remember to participate in our parish Reconciliation Service on Monday, March 14th at 7pm, and Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 18th given by our Middle School Ministry Families. RE Classes will not be in session the weeks of March 20th and March 27th. Classes will begin again the week of April 3rd. May God bless you during this most holy season, Gloria Fetta For information, please call Gloria Fetta at: 949-951-0792.

RCIA Schedule Through the Easter Vigil Date

Time

Event

Sunday, 3/13/16

10:15am

3rd ScruƟny

Saturday, 3/26/16

8:00am

Ephphatha Rite & RecitaƟon of the Creed

Saturday, 3/26/16

7:30pm

Easter Vigil

Adult Confirmation Are you or someone you know a Baptized adult Catholic that for whatever reason was not confirmed? If you are 18 years of age or older and have a copy of your Baptismal Certificate, come join us in an exciting six week program that focuses on the Sacrament of Confirmation, it’s close connection to Baptism, and a more intimate understanding of Eucharist. You will need a practicing Catholic as a sponsor. Practicing Catholic means they are Baptized, Confirmed and if Married, they were Married in a Catholic liturgy. Registration begins Sunday, April 3rd from 3pm until 6pm. The registration fee is $75.00, and proof of a Catholic Baptism is required. The class meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm until 9pm; however the first meeting on April 7th will begin at 6pm to accommodate late registrations. The program will end with a half day retreat from 8am to 12pm noon on Saturday, May 14th. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th. Given that this course is short and intense, you must attend ALL classes. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 949-951-1128, or simply show up on April 3rd for registration.

March...don’t forget!

Last CI class is March 15th from 7pm to 8:30pm in the parish hall. Parents who will chaperone for the last CI class are: Alvizo, Ceja, Roman, Zamora, and Irma Gonzalez.

Last CII class is March 22nd from 7pm to 8:30pm in the parish hall. Parents who will chaperone for the last CII class are: Sandra Ceja, Lorena Alarcon, Fujiwara, Carlos, Ramires, and Santos. The FINAL DATE to turn in your letter to the Bishop is March 22nd!!! CII students: Complete all requirements for Confirmation by April 15th. CII students must make an appointment for their interviews by calling the parish office at 949-951-8599 before March 15th! Final CI class is March 15th. Final CII class is March 22nd. Please make sure you have made up any missed classes by watching the video online at decisionpoint,com, then coming into the next class early to answer the questions or make an appointment to do this here. Call 949-951-2842.

Last Faith Sharing Event: on March 19th from 6pm to 7:30pm. As our final faith sharing event, we will focus on substitues to God’s Love called Overfed but Starving. Parents who will chaperone and cook for this faith sharing include: Reed, Piquinto, Bacskai, Calvano, Kupfert, Montes, Aranda, Loranger, Smith, Roman and Hartline.

Next FNL/Youth Group Meetings: on Sunday, March 21st from 2pm to 4pm in the parish hall.

Inspired Scripture The study of inspired scripture is the chief way of finding our duty. —St. Basil the Great

Bible Study Next Class on Wednesday, March 16th 9am and 7pm This is the week to prepare for the upcoming Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. A suggestion: read the four accounts of the Passion Narratives in the Gospels. Where are they similar and do you find many differences? Mark, the first gospel written in 65AD, Matthew and Luke both written about 85AD, but to different communities, and John written, scholars suggest, between 90 and 100AD. Put yourself there in that ancient world and when the church celebrates and remembers, you may feel more included or involved in the liturgies. For further information, please call Nancy at 949-766-8126 or Barb at 949-768-1170.

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016 Servicio Penitencial de Cuaresma en Santiago de Compostela Lunes 14 de Marzo a las 7:00 pm Vivamos la Misericordia de Dios en nuestras Vidas

Jubilee Year of Mercy - Fifth Sunday of Lent How fitting that the first Sunday Angelus of Pope Francis, who has made mercy his papacy’s theme, took place the last time today’s Gospel about Jesus’ encounter with the adulterous woman was proclaimed. “Jesus’ attitude is striking,” Francis declared. “We do not hear words of scorn or condemnation, only words of love, of mercy, an invitation to conversion: ‘Neither do I condemn you’ ” (John 8:11). Francis continued: “God’s face is the face of a merciful father who is always patient. Have you thought about God’s patience, the patience [God] has with each one of us? That is [God’s] mercy. [God] always has patience, patience with us . . . understands us . . . waits for us . . . does not tire of forgiving us” if we return ‘with a contrite heart” (Pope Francis, Angelus address, March 17, 2013). Parishes preparing catechumens may proclaim Jesus’ raising of Lazarus. Referring to Lazarus, and all those “raised” from the “death” of sin, Jesus defines the community’s “mission of mercy”— “Untie him and let him go” (John 11:44). —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Pilgrimage with Fr. Gregory Márquez May 2-11, 2016 Rome, Assisi, Casia, Loreto, Lanciano, Monte Sant’Angelo, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Cassino $3,480 per person/double occupancy Your Trip Includes: ∗ Round trip airfare to Rome ∗ 3 nights in Rome—Convent guest house with private bath ∗ 3 nights in Assisi—4 star hotel ∗ 2nights in (or near) San Giovanni Rotondo— 4 star hotel ∗ Breakfast buffet and Dinner daily ∗ Transfers by Private Bus ∗ All taxes ∗ Assistance of Tour Director ∗ Sight Seeing Tours ∗ Daily Mass Contact the Parish Office for the registration form or download it from the front page on our website: sdccatholic.org.

Segunda Colecta—Catholic Home Mission 13 de marzo de 2016 Hoy en las Misas dominicales estaremos haciendo una segunda colecta en favor de la Misión: “Catholic Home Mission”. Por favor sean lo más generosos posible.

PSA 2016 Meta Parroquial: $112,000.00 Promesas hechas hasta la fecha: $52,079.00 Total pagado hasta la Fecha: $43,736.00 Total de promesas: 92

Por favor, considere en oración el monto de su promesa. Juntos estamos unidos en la fe católica y así podremos ayudar a los demás viviendo activamente nuestra fe. Gracias por su participación y generosidad en la vida de la parroquia y de la diócesis.

VITA Preparación de las Declaraciones de Impuesto - ¡GRATIS! Salón A - Lecture Hall de Santiago Sábados: Marzo 19 9am a 1pm Abril 2 and 9 9am a 1pm Si el ingreso familiar en el hogar fue menos de $58,000 en 2015, Ud. Podría ser elegible para completer su declaración de impuestos gratis y tener acceso a importantes devoluciones de impuestos. Para hacer una cita, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 949-951-8599. Se recomienda hacer citas, pero no son requeridas.

Estados Financieros Las declaraciones de contribución del año 2015 que sean solicitadas, serán enviadas por correo electrónico o estarán disponibles en la oficina parroquial. Este es un buen momento para que actualice su información en nuestro sistema parroquial. Dichos estados financieros, serán procesados sólo si usted ha utilizado sobres semanales. Para solicitar dicha declaración de contribuciones comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 949951-8599 o por correo electrónico a Shirley Burgos: [email protected].

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 13, 2016 Estaciones de la Misericordia en la Catedral de Cristo

El Papa Francisco ha llamado a renovar el fervor y el compromiso a que practiquemos las obras corporales y espirituales de Misericordia durante este “Año Jubilar de la Misericordia”. De estas obras de Misericordia hablamos en el boletín pasado, pero hoy les presentaremos una forma muy especial de hacerlo, al recorrer y orar en las Estaciones de la Misericordia de la Catedral de Cristo. En nuestra Catedral, situada en la ciudad de Garden Grove, tenemos la oportunidad de hacer un hermoso recorrido por el campus, con el cual, podremos no solo conocer sus instalaciones y funcionamiento, sino también, si seguimos la guía preparada para peregrinar, estaremos orando y reflexionando inspirados en las Obras de Misericordia. Este caminar, promete ser para quien lo hace, un tiempo de reflexión y de oración profunda que nos conecta con el amor y la misericordia de Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo. El pasado sábado 5 de marzo, un grupo de catequistas del Programa de Formación en la Fe, decidió hacer el recorrido como parte de su retiro anual de Cuaresma. La peregrinación nos llevó por las 11 estaciones, cada una de ellas dedicada a una obra de misericordia en particular. Así, siguiendo la guía, reflexionamos sobre cómo dar la bienvenida al forastero en nuestra Parroquia y en el programa de Formación en la Fe, conversamos sobre cómo hacer para tiernamente corregir al que está en un error y como no ser jueces de nuestro prójimo sino ser como el Padre Misericordioso y convertir nuestras casas, nuestras familias y nuestros salones de clase en sitios de “Unión y Reconciliación”. Seguimos el recorrido y aprendimos que en la Catedral hay a la disposición de todos una línea telefónica de ayuda, que está abierta las 24 horas del día y en la que podemos encontrar siempre una voz amiga que nos dé un oportuno consejo en momentos de necesidad. Durante nuestra peregrinación tuvimos el tiempo de orar por nuestras necesidades y por las necesidades de todos aquellos que están pasando por momentos de enfermedad, de problemas legales, de problemas financieros, por quienes han perdido un ser querido, por los que buscan un refugio para pasar la noche y por aquellos que se ven privados de su libertad. Estuvimos frente al Santísimo en oración y al finalizar el recorrido visitamos la exposición llamada: “Un Camino de Esperanza a lo largo del Sendero Migrante: Un Via Crucis”. Una exhibición de arte realizada con la intención de mostrar la realidad del sufrimiento de los migrantes a lo largo de la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos. Ya casi listos para terminar subimos a la capilla de la “Unidad y la Reconciliación” para encomendarnos en las manos de María Santísima con el rezo del rosario. No cabe duda que ese día fue muy importante en nuestras vidas, fuimos conectados profundamente con la Misericordia de Dios. ¡Definitivamente una experiencia que todos deberíamos vivir!

¿Eres realmente Guadalupano? ¿Tu devoción a la Virgen de Guadalupe es Importante para ti? ¡Si tus respuestas a estas preguntas son SI, entonces esta invitación es para TI! El Grupo Guadalupano de Santiago de Compostela te invita A que formes parte de este importante agrupación! Nuestras reuniones son los cuartos miércoles de cada mes a las 7 pm en el salón Parroquial.

Para mayor información te puedes comunicar con la Sra. Delia García al 949-677-2493.

Calendario de Actividades Mar. 18

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Via Crucis Viviente, 7:30 pm

Mar. 20

•

Domingo de Ramos, Misas en español 1:45 pm y 6 pm

Mar. 24

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Jueves Santo, Misa bilingüe a las 6:00 pm

Mar. 25

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Viernes Santo, La Pasión del Señor, 7:30 pm

Mar. 26

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Vigilia Pascual, 7:30 pm

Mar. 27

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Domingo de Pascua, Misas en español a las 12 m y 1:45 pm

Via Crucis Viviente Por primera vez en nuestra parroquia se presentará en vivo el Camino de la Cruz de Nuestro Señor Jesús representado por actores de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Acompañemos y apoyemos esta iniciativa y dediquemos un tiempo de oración para recordar la Pasión y Muerte de Nuestro Señor Jesús el viernes 18 de marzo a las 7:30 pm frente a la Iglesia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!