SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

(805) 487-3891 Fax (805) 487-4733 323 S “E” Street, Oxnard, 93030

www.santaclaraparish.org

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 31, 2016

THE GREAT HYMN TO LOVE

I t is doubtful that Saint Paul, when he sat down to write what we now know as the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians, knew that he was pen-

ning what was to become one of the key-stones of Christian ethics. In this brief passage, he set down ideals about love that have held fast through the centuries. Sometimes we may think that because these are ideals to which we aspire, we are excused from them in our daily living. But what Paul was writing was a letter to his friends, providing them with some sound advice about what it meant—and still means—to live in love, day by day, as a follower of Christ. We find in his words to his friends a broadening of the great commands of Jesus to love God and neighbor. Today we hear what this love must look like in our own actions, and how it ought to guide our relationships with others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS

F or the first four centuries or so, there seems not to have been a sense of marriage as a church institu-tion. Christians followed civil law, which

kept the wedding in a family setting. Bishops wanted people to be good citizens insofar as possible, and so they recognized the govern-ment’s role in marriage. In general, they ex-pected Christians to know that marriage was good, that marriage to other Christians was best, and to take it easy on the wild wedding parties. They agreed that marriage was a divine institution, that Christ blessed it especially, and they loved referring to the miracle at the wedding feast of Cana. Still, even when Christianity became the official religion of the empire in 380, marriage remained a family matter. On wedding days people gathered in the bride’s house, where the father would “give her hand” to her husband, draping a garland of flowers over the couple. There were no official words to say, there was no blessing to be given. Everyone walked in procession to the bride’s new home for the concluding rites and the feast. In the Eastern Empire, it soon became customary to invite a priest or bishop to give a blessing at the meal or the day before. It was a nice thing to do, completely optional, but had a “photo-op” feel to it that was wide-ly emulated. Before long, at least in the East, it looked as if the priest were joining the couple in marriage and blessing the union. —Rev. James

P S O P Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor

Rev. Frank Cubas, Associate Pastor Rev. John Fahey, Re red

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Family

Mass, 5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

C Fridays 6:30pm

Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

A B S Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

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Every day 6am—8pm (closed on certain holidays)

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Parish Office (805) 487-3891 Emergency only (805) 890-5400

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Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm

Saturday 8am—4pm Sunday 8am—2pm

Office of Catechism Le y (805) 330-8217

Youth Ministry/Confirma on

Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

RCIA Program Jerome Be encourt (805) 302-1663

Santa Clara Elementary School

Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030

(805) 483-6935

Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God appoints Jeremiah as prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19). Psalm — I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71). Second Reading — Love with its many facets is the most important of the virtues (1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]). Gospel — When Jesus claims his salvific mission is for all people, not just the Jews, he is expelled by the enraged members of the Nazarean synagogue (Luke 4:21-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora-tion. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day Wednesday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; Blessing of Throats Friday: St. Agatha; First Friday Saturday: St. Paul Miki and Companions; First Saturday

PARISH OFFICE HIRING

S anta Clara Parish is hiring for front office staff/receptionist. These positions are for im-mediate hire. Interested parties must email

their resume to: accounting@santaclaraparish.org.

SCES AUCTION DINNER DANCE

Y ou are cordially invited to the 26th Annual Auction Dinner Dance, A Black and White Affair at Santa Clara Elementary School.

This year we are honoring Tom & Barbara Lau-bacher. Please come and enjoy an evening that will

include dinner, dancing and an incredible array of auction items. The event will take place on Saturday, February 20th, from 5pm to 11pm at Santa Clara Elementary School. Tickets may be purchased at the school office Mon-day-Friday during school hours. Tickets are $40 per person through February 12th. After February 12th tickets are $50 per person. For information and spon-sorships, call Margie Kreuzer at 218-9089.

SCHS PLACEMENT TEST FOR 8TH GRADERS

S anta Clara High School is hosting the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on February 6, 2016 from 9am-12pm. All 8th

graders are welcome to take the test. Please rsvp by contacting ran-ney@SantaClaraHighSchool.com or (805) 483-9502 ext. 147. Santa Clara High School is a college preparatory high school that has been inspiring hearts and challenging minds in Oxnard since 1901.

40 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR LIFE MASS

T his year’s 40 Days of Prayer for Life Com-mencement Mass will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Ventura. Mass will

be on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:15pm.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONAL

Y ou are reminded of the Santa Clara Par-ish monthly First-Saturday Marian

Devotion. To honor the request made by Our Lady of Fatima, Santa Clara Church will hold the First Saturday De-votional Prayers on February 6th, start-ing at 7:00 am with the Holy Rosary, followed by the 8:00 am Mass. Please join us.

PADRE SERRA PRESENTS-

WE ARE CATHOLIC: WE ARE THE CHURCH

P adre Serra Roman Catholic Church, 5205 Up-land Road in Camarillo, will host a presentation on Tues-

day, January 26, 2016 by parish deacon couple Bill and Sue Spies on the importance of family and its challenges to juggle time and ener-gy and resources. Deacon Bill and Sue Spies are parents of three and grandparents of nine, and are living the joys and sorrows of family

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life with compassion, humor, and strong faith. Families of all kinds are invited to join them for encourage-ment, helpful hints, and stories of success and failure as they connect their own experience of family with the conclusions of the Vatican Synod on the Family recently convened by Pope Francis. The Serra Center doors open at 6:30 pm with the presentation from 7:00-8:00. There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP for the event to anne@padreserra.org. DANGERS OF ANONYMOUS MESSAGING

S ocial media sites are available to anyone with an internet connection (computer, phone, tablet).

Your kids may be sharing their lives with complete strangers, and par-ents should be aware of the sites they use, what they share, and who their friends are. One mobile app, Kik, is regarded as the most dan-gerous site for internet predators, because users can send messages to anyone with a cellphone, including young children. Kik has no options for parental con-trols, leaving kids exposed to the entire web. To learn more about this app in the Virtus® article “Mobile App Danger—Kik Messenger,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

Bus Trip to Chrism Mass Monday, March 21, 2015

Our Lady Queen of Angels Cathedral, Los Angeles

$30.00 per person includes light box dinner. Pay as you sign up, and make check payable to

Santa Clara Church.

Meet at Santa Clara Church at 2:45pm. Bus departs at 3:00pm, arrives at Cathedral at

5:30pm. Mass begins at 7:00pm.

We cannot save seats, limited seating. Bus leaves Cathedral about 9pm and arrives back

at Santa Clara Church about 10:30pm.

Sign up now! It’s a wonderful experience!

Contact: Fe Lacbain (805) 444-1621 Or Santa Clara Parish Office: (805) 487-3891

LENTEN SERVICES

February 8th at 7PM-Lenten Penance Service

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES-2/10/16 5:00 AM Church Spanish Liturgy Word/Ashes

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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Jerry Gaskins-Deceased

Abel Magana (91)-Birthday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Cesario Fababier-Death Anniversary

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Peter Lai-Death Anniversary

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Andres M. Bragasin-Deceased/Birthday

Richard Siebenaler-Deceased

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Norah Marie Bragasin (1st)-Birthday

Peter Lai-Deceased Msgr. Edwin Sebastian-Deceased

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Dominic La-Deceased

Peter & Anna Lai-Deceased

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS

Warren Oscar Trinidad-Deceased/Birthday St. Jude & St. MariAnne-Thanksgiving

John Santiago-Deceased Rodrigo Macarayo-Deceased

7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Cira & Flavio Marquez-Difunto(a)

Irma & Luis Patron-Difunto(a) Damian & Lupita Nava-Aniversario Boda

Luis Tafoya-Difunto(a) Giselle Lozano-Intención Especial

6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS Keith Leung-Birthday

8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Ruben Morsella-Health & Wellbeing

10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Sara Rocha (5)-Birthday Antonio Rocha-Deceased

Maria Luz Rocha & Family-Thanksgiving Florencia & Angelina Recendiz-Deceased

Nita & Eldo De Felipe (28)- Wedding Anniversary

Diane Arnold-Deceased

12:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Annie Labanon-Special Intention

7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Guadalupe Jose Hernandez-Difunto(a)

DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH A special thank you to the deacons and their spouses who serve our Santa Clara community. God bless you! Dn. Jerome Bettencourt (Kara) Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)

Confessions are held Fridays from 6:30-8:00pm and Saturdays 3:00-4:30pm.

EL GRAN HIMNO AL AMOR

C abe dudar que, cuando san Pablo se sentó a escribir lo que ahora conoce-

mos como el capítulo trece de la primera carta a los corintios, supiera que lo que es-taba escribiendo se convertiría en una clave principal de la ética cristia-na. En este breve pasaje, ha consignado ideales so-bre el amor que se han mantenido firmes en el trans-curso de los siglos. A veces pensamos que porque estos son sólo ideales a los que uno aspira, estamos libres de no practicarlos en nuestra vida diaria. Lo que Pablo estaba escribiendo era una carta a sus amigos, dándoles buenos consejos sobre lo que signi-ficaba –y todavía significa– vivir en el amor, día a día, en seguimiento de Cristo. Encontramos en las pa-labras a sus amigos una ampliación del gran manda-miento de Jesús de amar a Dios y al prójimo. Hoy en día escuchamos cómo este amor debe expresarse en nuestras acciones, y cómo debe regir nuestras rela-ciones con los demás. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

E n muchos hogares latinos el tiempo de Navi-dad terminó el día dos de febrero con la levantada del

Niño Dios en la fiesta de la Cande-laria. Es interesante como el pueblo cristiano tiene un cierto afecto para Jesús en su aspecto de niño. Desde hace siglos con el evangelista Lucas y la virgen María la imaginación cristiana ha ido buscando al Divino Niño en el templo; con san Cristóbal lleva cargando al Niño Dios sobre los hombros mientras cruza el rio de la vida y san Antonio de Lisboa juega con el Niñi-to Jesús sobre un libro teológico mientras estudia la Palabra de Dios. Fueron los monjes cistercienses del siglo XII quienes primero desarrollaron esta devoción al Niño Jesús. En su afán por conocer mejor al Dios hecho humano entraban por medio de la meditación imaginativa en los cuatro evangelios. Esta meditación es un entrar en la vida de Jesús de tal manera que vives los eventos en tu corazón y desarrollar así una relación afectiva con el Señor. La devoción al Niño Dios debe ser acompañada de la lectio divina. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Dios destina a Jeremías a ser profeta de las naciones (Jeremías 1:4-5, 17-19). Salmo — Señor, tú eres mi esperanza (Salmo 71 [70]). Segunda lectura — El amor con todas sus muchas facetas es la más importante de las virtudes (1 Corintios 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]). Evangelio — Cuando Jesús reclama que su misión salvífica es para todos los pueblos, los miembros de la sinagoga de Nazaret enfurecidos lo echan fuera (Lucas 4:21-30).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Sal 3:2-7; Mc 5:1-20 Martes: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14- 18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32] Miércoles: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5- 7; Mc 6:1-6 Jueves: 1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Cr 29:10-12; Mc 6:7-13 Viernes: Sir 47:2-11; Sal 18 (17):31, 47, 50, 51; Mc 6:14-29 Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Sal 119 (118):9-14; Mc 6:30 -34 Domingo: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Sal 138 (137):1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lc 5:1-11

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: La Presentación del Señor; Día de la marmota Miércoles: San Blas; San Óscar; Bendición de las gargantas Viernes: Santa Águeda; Primer viernes Sábado: San Pablo Miki y compañeros; Primer sábado

LOS PELIGROS DE MENSAJES ANÓNIMOS

S itios de redes sociales están disponibles a cual-quiera con una cone-xión de Internet

(computadora, teléfono, ta-bleta). Sus hijos pueden es-tar compartiendo sus vidas con completos extraños y los

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defensores. Concédenos poder escuchar el gemido de los más pequeños, de los hermanos y hermanas indefensos, los que todavía se encuentran en el vien-tre de sus Madres, quienes no pueden hablar ni de-fender ellos mismos, y que ni siquiera pueden orar.

padres de familia deben estar al tanto de los sitios que ellos usan, lo que comparten y quiénes son sus amistades. La aplicación móvil Kik, es considerada como el sitio más peligroso para depredadores de Internet porque los usuarios pueden enviar mensajes a cualquiera con un teléfono celular, incluyendo niños pequeños. Kik no tiene opciones para control de los padres de familia, dejando a los niños expuestos a toda la Web. Para aprender más sobre esta aplica-ción en el artículo de Virtus® “Mobile App Danger—Kik Messenger” (Peligro de la aplicación móvil Kik Messenger) envíe un correo electrónico a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL

S e dará un curso para las parejas para apren-der a planificar su fami-lia de una manera natu-

ral. Ya no habrá necesidad de usar anticonceptivos que traen tantas enfermedades para la mujer y provocan muchos cam-bios en su cuerpo. Este método NO es el conocido método del ritmo o del calendario. Este método es EL METODO DE LA OVULACION que es fácil de apren-der y que puede ser usado por todas las mujeres; regulares o irregulares. El Método de la Ovulación es un nuevo método, científicamente comprobado y exi-tosamente usado alrededor del mundo. Conozcamos como parejas como Dios creo nuestro sistema repro-ductivo y saquemos buen provecho de ello, siguiendo su plan como El lo diseño. Las clases serán el la Igle-sia de San Antonio en Oxnard. Para mas información y registración, llamar a Tanis y María del Socorro Morado al (805) 469-5192. ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO, DEFENSOR

E spíritu Santo, Tú fuiste la promesa que nos hi-zo Nuestro Señor Jesucris-to, como el que abogaría

por nuestras causas, el que ha-blaría por nosotros en las alturas del cielo. "y Yo pediré al Padre y os dará otro Paráclito, para que esté con vosotros para siempre..."(Jn. 14:16). San Pablo nos enseñó que Tú intercedes por nosotros con gemidos inefables (Rom. 8:26). Te alabamos Señor por el regalo de la salvación, porque sabemos muy bien que nosotros no nos podemos salvar a nosotros mismos. Hemos pecado, y no podemos perdonarnos nosotros mismos. Necesitamos un Defensor. Te roga-mos, Espíritu Santo, que nos hagas cada vez más conscientes de aquellos que nos necesitan como sus

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SERVICIOS CUARESMALES

8 de febrero, 7PM- Servicio Penitencial

MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZAS-2/10/16 5:00 AM Iglesia Spanish Liturgy Word/Ashes

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