SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891 www.santaclaraparish.org

Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 3, 2016

THE FEAST OF MERCY

M y daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and

especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confes-sion and receive Holy Communion shall obtain com-plete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eterni-ty. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. (Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, # 699)

CHRISTIAN MERCY AND JUSTICE

M ercy that is truly Christian is also, in a certain sense, the most perfect incarnation of "equality" between people, and therefore also the most perfect

incarnation of justice as well, insofar as justice aims at the same result in its own sphere. However, the equali-ty brought by justice is limited to the realm of objec-tive and extrinsic goods, while love and mercy bring it about that people meet one another in that value which is man himself, with the dignity that is proper to him. At the same time, "equality" of people through "patient and kind" love does not take away differences: the person who gives becomes more generous when he feels at the same time benefitted by the per-son accepting his gift; and vice versa, the person who accepts the gift with the awareness that, in accepting it, he too is doing good is in his own way serving the great cause of the dignity of the person; and this contributes to uniting people in a more profound manner. Thus, mercy becomes an indispensable element for shaping mutual relationships between people, in a spirit of deepest respect for what is human, and in a spirit of mutual brotherhood. It is impossible to establish this bond between people, if they wish to regulate their mutual relationships

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 Dn. 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

solely according to the measure of justice. In every sphere of interpersonal relationships justice must, so to speak, be "corrected " to a considerable extent by that love which, as St. Paul proclaims, "is patient and kind" or, in other words, possesses the characteristics of that merciful love which is so much of the essence of the Gospel and Christianity. Let us remember, fur-thermore, that merciful love also means the cordial tenderness and sensitivity so eloquently spoken of in the parable of the prodigal son, and also in the par-ables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Consequent-ly, merciful love is supremely indispensable between those who are closest to one another: between hus-bands and wives, between parents and children, be-tween friends; and it is indispensable in education and in pastoral work.——Pope John Paul II, Encyclical, Dives in Miser-icordia

JOINING THE COMPANY OF BELIEVERS

W hat will help you to believe? Today’s scripture readings tell of faith and doubt. They offer

stories “recorded to help you believe,” as the passage from John’s Gospel (20:31) remarks today. There is an urgency about this. On this Second Sunday of Easter we are challenged to join the com-pany of believers—countless men and women who witnessed the power of the apostles’ faith. There is no doubt that this power comes from Jesus Christ. The second reading, from the book of Revelation, reports John’s mystical vision of the Son of Man, who pro-claims, “Once I was dead, but now I live” (Revelation 1:18). The Gospel gathers everyone but Thomas to see the Risen Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit from him. Like Thomas, we who have come along later must have faith so that we can have life.. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The apostles perform many signs and wonders among the people. Many are added to their numbers (Acts 5:12-16). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — John, caught up in the spirit, envi-sions the glorified Lord, the first and the last, the one who lives (Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-

10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31 -36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1- 15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11- 13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]

APRIL, NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE

PREVENTION MONTH

I n recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Los An-geles is participating in the Pre-

vent Child Abuse American Pinwheel for Prevention campaign. The pinwheel is an uplifting symbol of childhood and represents every child’s right for a life filled with hope, health and happiness. Through this campaign we are provided another opportunity to transform awareness into action. For more information on how to have your parish, school, or family be a part of this important campaign, contact jvienna@la-archdiocese.org. As we celebrate April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, may we, as the People of God, continue to be the ears, eyes and voice of children and young people everywhere, as we continue to renew our commitment to protect them from all forms of child abuse, we pray to the Lord.

PRESENTATION AT PADRE SERRA

“T he Problem of Evil: When Bad Things Hap-pen to Good People,” Wednesdays, April 6 & 13 at

7:00pm at Padre Serra Parish. Do you find it hard to understand why suffer-ing, tragedy, natural disasters and countless forms of evil are a part of far too many lives? How can we hold on to faith in God’s good-ness and peace when bad things happen? Dr. Paul Ford will address these questions and others in a two-part series. Dr. Ford teaches theology and liturgy at St. John’s Seminary and is a nationally known speak-er, author, composer, and expert on C. S. Lewis. He and his wife, Dr. Janice Daurio, are members of Pa-dre Serra Parish. Join us for refreshments at 6:30pm. 5205 Upland Road, Camari l lo . RSVP anne@padeserra.org. Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team of Padre Serra Parish.

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LEARN NATURAL FAMIILY PLANNING

D iscover a safe, healthy and effective way to plan your family. Encouraged by the Church, Natural Family

Planning is based on modern scientific research and can help married couples to avoid, postpone or achieve preg-nancy. It can be used by all women throughout their fertile years, regard-less of cycle regularity. Among couples who use NFP, many find that it brings a new dimension to their re-lationship, making an already good marriage even better. A course will be offered at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Encino, starting April 7, 2016. For more information, call (818) 994-2110; or to register for a class go to www.ccli.org.

SCES CASINO NIGHT

C ome join us for a fun-filled evening, Saturday, April 9th, 5pm – 11pm which includes a Silent Auction, priz-

es, food and raffles! The Grand Prize is a two night stay at Sam’s Town Ho-tel & Casino in Las Vegas!! For dona-tions to this event, please contact Mrs. Kreuzer at 805-218-9089. Tickets are $35.00 each and may be purchased at the school office from 8am-3pm at 324 So. E Street (across from the church), or for more information call the school office at 805-483-6935.

ST. JOHN’S SEMINARY OPEN HOUSE

O n Saturday, April 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Seminary will host its annual Open House. Guests

will be able to tour the campus and meet Seminarians. If coming in a large group, participants are asked to car-pool, as parking is limited. Light re-freshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Seminary at (805) 482-2755. The Seminary’s website is: http://www.stjohnsem.edu

ANGELS OF CHARITY LUNCHEON

T he eleventh annual Angels of Charity luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 13th at 11:00 am at the

Saticoy Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit Catholic Charities of Ventura County, which helps low income individuals, families, and children in the Ventura County area. The honoree is Cathy “Cat” Morales and the featured speaker is Sister Regina Marie,

OCD. To RSVP call Sherrie Esseff at (805) 298-3027 o r e m a i l K r i s t i n e L o p e z a t K r i s -tine.M.Lopez@gmail.com.

SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL FIESTA

S anta Clara High School will be holding its an-nual Fiesta on Sunday, April 24th from 11am-7pm. There will be

food, live entertainment, a car show, along with games and prizes for the kids! Come have some Fiesta fun with the Saints! For more information, go to www.SantaClaraHighSchool.com or contact (805)483-9502.

DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH Diáconos sirviendo nuestra parroquia

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)

For more information on the Holy Year of Mercy, visit our website-www.santaclaraparish.org OR

the LA Archdiocese website-www.seekmercy.org.

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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, APRIL 4 Rosario Ramirez-Deceased

Ana Nguyen-Death Anniversary Eddie & Arturo Palacios-Death Anniversary

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Edward Fine (6)-Death Anniversary

Brian Scott-Deceased Maria Luz Rodriguez-Birthday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Oliver Manzano (21)-Birthday

Brian Scott-Deceased

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Cuirong Wu-Deceased

Wenzheng Ge-Deceased Dr. Rolando Ortiz Velarde-Death Anniversary

Brian Scott-Deceased Arvin & Grace Darilag-Wedding Anniversary

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Brian Scott-Deceased

Joseph Vanali-Death Anniversary Liberato Lagrimas-Death Anniversary Kris Tan & Christian Tan-Thanksgiving

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Yolanda de La Torre-Thanksgiving Rodney Michael Hall-Thanksgiving

Kristina Kai Hall-Deceased Juanita Castro-Deceased Benny Ligoon-Deceased

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Warren Oscar Trinidad-Deceased

Ana Nguyen-Deceased Robert (Bob) LaMacchia-Deceased Joe & Katy Chapparro-Deceased Bibiana Aguas-Death Anniversary

7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Maria Elisa Regalado-Difunto(a)

6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS Lanny Bisbee-Death Anniversary

8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Pastor Oandasan Giron-Deceased Robert (Bob) LaMacchia-Deceased Jane Laubacher-Special Intention

Antonio Granados-Deceased

10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS Yolanda Morton-Special Intention

Corazon Arañas-Health & Wellbeing Robert (Bob) LaMacchia Simons-Deceased

Jesus & Genevieve Garcia & Fam- Special Intention

Audrey C. Thomas-Deceased/Birthday Claudia Sandal-Birthday

Socorro Cervantes & Family-Thanksgiving

12:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Lydia Rivera-Deceased

Ramon & Salome Ramos-Death Anniversary

7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS Arminda Diaz-Difunto(a) THE ANGELUS

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary . . .

And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary . . . Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

UNIRSE A LA COMUNIDAD DE LOS CREYENTES

¿ Qué te ayudará a tener fe? Las lecturas bíbli-cas de hoy hablan de la fe y de la duda. Se “escribieron… para

que ustedes crean”, como nos dice hoy el pasaje del Evangelio de san Juan (20:31). Tiene esto una cierta urgencia. En este Segundo Domingo de Pascua se nos lanza un desafío a unirnos a la comunidad de cre-yentes –un sinnúmero de hombres y mujeres que dan testimonio del poder de la fe de los Apóstoles. No hay duda que este poder viene de Jesucristo. La se-gunda lectura, del libro del Apocalipsis, relata la vi-sión mística de Juan sobre el Hijo del Hombre, el cual proclama: “Estuve muerto y de nuevo soy el que vi-ve” (Apocalipsis 1:18). El Evangelio reúne a todos excepto a Tomás para ver a Jesús resucitado y reci-bir de él el Espíritu Santo. Al igual que Tomás, los que hemos llegado más tarde debemos tener fe pa-ra poder tener vida. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS

L a misericordia auténticamente cristiana es también, en cierto sentido, la más perfecta encarnación de la

« igualdad » entre los hombres y por consiguiente también la encarnación más perfecta de la justicia, en cuanto también ésta, dentro de su ámbito, mi-ra al mismo resultado. La igualdad in-troducida mediante la justicia se limita, sin embargo al ámbito de los bienes objetivos y extrínsecos, mien-tras el amor y la misericordia logran que los hombres se encuentren entre sí en ese valor que es el mismo hombre, con la dignidad que le es propia. Al mismo tiempo, la « igualdad » de los hombres mediante el amor « paciente y benigno » no borra las diferen-cias: el que da se hace más generoso, cuando se siente contemporáneamente gratificado por el que recibe su don; viceversa, el que sabe recibir el don con la conciencia de que también él, acogiéndolo, hace el bien, sirve por su parte a la gran causa de la dignidad de la persona y esto contribuye a unir a los hombres entre si de manera más profunda. Así pues, la misericordia se hace elemento indispensable pa-ra plasmar las relaciones mutuas entre los hombres, en el espíritu del más profundo respeto de lo que es humano y de la recíproca fraternidad. Es imposible lograr establecer este vínculo entre los hombres si se quiere regular las mutuas relaciones únicamente con

la medida de la justicia. Esta, en todas las esferas de las relaciones interhumanas, debe experimentar por decirlo así, una notable « corrección » por parte del amor que—como proclama san Pablo—es « paciente » y « benigno », o dicho en otras palabras lleva en sí los caracteres del amor misericordioso tan esenciales al evangelio y al cristianismo. Recordemos además que el amor misericordioso indica también esa cor-dial ternura y sensibilidad, de que tan elocuentemente nos habla la parábola del hijo pródigo o la de la oveja extraviada o la de la dracma perdida. Por tanto, el amor misericordioso es sumamente indispen-sable entre aquellos que están más cercanos: entre los esposos, entre padres e hijos, entre amigos; es también indispensable en la educación y en la pasto-ral. Fuente-Carta Encíclica de Papa Juan Pablo II, Dives in Misericordia

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

L a Iglesia católica es universal, extendida en diversas naciones y culturas. A través de los siglos estas

culturas han enriquecido la Tradición de la Iglesia con muchas tradiciones y devociones que van más allá de su cultura de origen. La fiesta de la Di-vina Misericordia es un buen ejem-plo. Viene de una devoción que na-ció en Polonia con la Hermana Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) canonizada en el 2000. La devoción a la Divina Misericordia se celebra el Segundo Domin-go de Pascua y durante todo el año orando la Coro-nilla de la Divina Misericordia. En latinoamérica se ha ido extendiendo esta devoción desde 1978 cuando fue aprobada por el Papa Paulo VI. En todas partes se puede encontrar la imagen de la Divina Misericor-dia, Jesús de pie con rayos rojos y blanco-azules que brillan desde su corazón hacia el mundo. Lleva el le-ma: Jesús, confío en ti. La finalidad de esta devoción es recordar al pecador que la misericordia de Dios es infinita e inagotable. Es una misericordia que de-bemos imitar para que la paz pueda reinar en nues-tros corazones y en nuestra tierra.—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MES NACIONAL PARA LA PREVENCIÓN

DEL ABUSO INFANTIL

E n reconocimiento del Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles esta participando en la cam-

IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA

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Domingo de la Divina Misericordia — Abril 3, 2016

sino que también a ellos has abierto el tesoro de tu infinita misericordia, del que pueden recoger en abundancia tanto la justificación como toda santidad a la que un alma puede llegar. Padre de gran mise-ricordia, deseo que todos los corazones se dirijan con confianza a tu infinita misericordia. Nadie podrá jus-tificarse ante ti si no va acompañado por la insonda-ble misericordia tuya. Cuando nos reveles el misterio de tu misericordia, la eternidad no bastará para agradecerte por ella debidamente.

paña para la Prevención de Abuso Infantil de América ‘Remolino de Prevención’. El remolino es un símbolo de la infancia y repre-senta el derecho de cada niño a vivir una vida llena de esperanza, salud, y felicidad. A través de la campaña tene-mos la oportunidad a transformar la concientización en acción. Para más información de como lograr que su parroquia, escuela, o familia sean parte de esta importante campaña, contacte a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org. Al celebrar en este mes de abril, el Día Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, podamos, como pueblo de Dios, continuar siendo los oídos y la voz de los niños y jóvenes en cualquier parte, así como renovar nues-tro compromiso de protegerlos de toda clase de abusos, oremos al Señor.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Los apóstoles hacen muchas seña-les y maravillas entre la gente. (Hch 5:12-16). Salmo — La misericordia del Señor es eterna. Alelu-ya (Salmo 118 [117]). Segunda lectura — Juan, contagiado por el Espíritu, tiene una visión del Señor glorificado (Apocalipsis 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19). Evangelio — Jesús resucitado visita a los discípulos con su paz y con el Espíritu. Tomás, ausente, duda de la aparición de Jesús (Juan 20:19-31).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b- 15 Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16 - 21 Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Domingo: Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; Ap 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]

ORACIÓN POR LOS PECADORES

O h Dios de gran misericordia, que te dignaste enviarnos a tu Hijo Unigénito como el

mayor testimonio de tu inson-dable amor y misericordia, tú no rechazas a los pecadores

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