SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Sunday, February 19, 2017

DIVINE WISDOM

T he Lord’s message, through Moses, was to “take no revenge and cherish no grudge . . . love your neighbor as your-self” (Leviticus 19:18). We might think,

“Great in theory, but not always realistic!” Then Jesus in today’s Gospel goes even fur-ther. Take a slap in the face and then turn the oth-er cheek? Treat enemies the same as friends? Again, we’re tempted to think that those are nice ideals, but not very practical in the “real world.” Paul echoes Jesus when he tells the Corinthians that what passes for human wisdom is absurdity to God. Divine wisdom casts sunshine on the good and the bad, showers rain on the honest and the dishonest—without distinction. We must examine our wisdom and common sense to see how they compare to the wisdom of God, and make adjustments accordingly. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor Rev. Henry Ahorlu, Associate Pastor

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Fam. Mass,

5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

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Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

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Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

C H Every day 6am—8pm

(closed on certain holidays)

A S Parish Office (805) 487-3891

Emergency only (805) 890-5400

P O H Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary

Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 8am-2pm

Office of Catechism

(805) 330-8218

Youth Ministry/Confirma on Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

Santa Clara Elementary School

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

(805) 483-6935

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

I n brushing up for “Catholic Jeopardy,” it might help to know that there is only one feast on the calendar for a thing,

rather than a person or mystery. It’s for a chair: Saint Peter’s chair in fact After the Resurrec-tion, there can be no doubt that the disciples reserved a special place for Simon Peter in the upper room. Later, Peter became the bishop of Antioch in today’s Syria, the place where we were first called “Christians.” From there, he went to Rome, the center of the Empire, where it is said that Peter sat in a chair in the house of Priscilla and Aquila to instruct his flock. Jesus, in entrusting the keys of the Kingdom to Peter and his successors, en-trusted his compassion and mercy to them, and charged them with pointing to the Kingdom of God. Compassion and mercy are to resonate through their teaching. Since the ancient sign of a teacher is the chair (“disciple” literally means one who sits at the feet of a teacher), Peter’s chair has long been treasured. To-day there is a symbolic shrine of Peter’s chair above the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This monument is the last work of Bernini, a huge bronze throne supported by four doctors of the Church: Au-gustine and Ambrose from the Western Church, and Chrysostom and Athanasius from the East. High above it is the alabaster window of the descent of the Holy Spirit. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday:1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Presidents’ Day Tuesday: St. Peter Damian Wednesday:The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday Thursday: St. Polycarp

ANSWER THE CALL

TO SHINE BRIGHTLY FOR OTHERS

T oday God calls upon each of us to share our gifts with our brothers and sisters in Christ that are in need. Through Together in Mission we

can share our mighty deeds and give healing and faith to the communities that simply would not be here without your support. Though our Church is large, our strength lies not in our numbers but in our compassion and ability to respond to the call for help. Every gift, regardless of the size, matters so long as we give what we can and answer the calling of our faith. For those of you that have already com-mitted to a gift, I heart fully thank you. For those that have yet to make a gift this year, there is still time to participate in this vital appeal. Together we can make sure God’s love and presence are felt by all, especially those in need. God bless you for your generosity.

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SCES NOW ENROLLING

S anta Clara Elementary, your parish school, is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school

year for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. Applica-tions are available in the school office, Mon-day-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Do you want a school where faith and knowledge come together? A Catholic education gives your child the faith and knowledge to succeed in life. Santa Clara Elementary School in Oxnard en-courages its students to be disciples of Jesus Christ, lead by example and use their gifts and talents to serve others. Santa Clara Elementary School, estab-lished in 1901, has 116 years of academic excel-lence. We have faith-based curriculum, creden-tialed/Master Degree teachers, fine arts, physical education, computer education in each classroom, a Computer Lab, Sacramental preparation, spiritual retreats, Christian service opportunities, weekly class Masses and financial assistance. For more infor-mation, go to our website, www.scesoxnard.org, or call (805) 483-6935.

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MEXICO WITH ARCHBISHOP GOMEZ

M ost Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, invites you to join him this July for a very special Pilgrimage to Mexico and Our

Lady of Guadalupe. We will celebrate Mass in and visit some amazing churches, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Tulpetlac – the Church of the Fifth Apparition of Our Lady. We stay in a superior first-class hotel in Mexico City. We will visit the mysterious Teotihuacan Pyramids, the cradle of an ancient civilization, built in 300 BC, and offer you time to see the exquisite murals of the famous Mexican painter, Diego Rivera, along with other amazing historic sites.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO AN INFORMATION MEETING AT THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS

ON SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 AT 11 A.M. FOLLOWING THE ARCHBISHOP’S 10 A.M. HOLY MASS.

Pilgrimage dates: July 7 through July 11, 2017. Down-load free brochure and registration form at: www.GoCatholicTravel.com/Gomez. Space is very limited – register today! For more information, please contact Mrs. Judy Brooks in the Archbishop's Office of Special Services. Email:jbrooks@la-archdiocese.org. Tel:(213)637-7636. Travel arrangements by Catholic Travel Centre.

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DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH 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)

SANTA CLARA CHURCH SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS

INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SAT FEBRUARY 18, 2017 VIGIL MASS

Ramon Osorio - Deceased / Birthday Teresita Valdesco – Birthday

Rosie Campos - Birthday

7:00 PM SAT FEBRUARY 18, 2017 VIGIL MASS Claudia Sanchez - Cumpleaños

Asuncion Reyes - Difunto Benjamin Bazaldua Olvera - Aniversario Difunto

Benditas Animas del Purgatorio - Intención Especial

8:00 AM FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Jenatol Kheirandish - Deceased

Eusebio and Maria Jacn - Deceased Shirley Omoto - Special Intention

Damask C Lamar - Deceased Yolanda Delatorre - Health & Wellbeing

Kristina Kai Hall - Deceased

10:00 AM FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Juanita Castro (1) - Death Anniversary

Vincent Cao - Deceased Lydia Rothwell - Deceased

Steve De Cesari - Special Intention Luz Villaseñor - Health & Wellbeing All Souls of Purgatory - Deceased

Ann Marie O'shaughnessy - Special Intention

12:00 AM FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Christopher Losoya -Birthday Carmelita Cruel -Deceased

Robert Ruiz - Birthday

5:00 PM FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Irmgard M. Hirsch - Deceased

Barbara Burch - Deceased Robert Ruiz - Birthday

7:00 PM FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Aurora & Juan Alcantar - Eterno Descanso Benditas Animas del Purgatorio - Intención Especial Jose Anotnio & Maria Martinez -Aniversario Boda

WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Segundina & Benito Mira – Special Intention

Efren Sebastion - Deceased Kristina Kai Hall - Special Intention

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Kevin Fortuno - Birthday

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Frank Cavanagh - Death Anniversary

Lucy Mordeno Antonio -Deceased

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Armando Rosalio Zamora - Deceased/Birthday

Teresa & Graciela Leon - Birthday

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Maria Yoon - -Birthday

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Tony & Judith Malbas - Deceased Estelle Frey - Deceased Cecilia Shim -Birthday

SABIDURÍA DIVINA

E l mensaje del Señor, por medio de Moisés, fue “no te vengarás ni guardaras rencor . . . , ama a tu prójimo como a ti

mismo” (Levítico 19:18). Podríamos pensar, “Excelente enseñanza pero no es muy realista”. Y en el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús se adelanta. ¿Si te golpean, pon la otra mejilla? ¿Tratar a los enemigos como si fueran amigos? Y así otra vez, estamos tenta-dos a pensar que son bonitos ideales, perno no muy prácticos en el “mundo real”. Pablo hace eco a las palabras de Jesús cuando les dice a los corintios que lo que parece ser sabidu-ría de los hombres es absurdo para Dios. La sabidu-ría divina brilla sobre los buenos y los malos, llueve sobre los honestos y deshonestos, sin distinción. Debe-mos examinar nuestra sabiduría y sentido común pa-ra ver cómo estos se comparan con la sabiduría de Dios, y hacer los ajustes correspondientes. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

A ún lo recuerdo, estaba viajando en el metro de la ciudad de Roma cuando subieron dos mujeres con niños. Vestían

como si fueran a una fiesta de dis-fraces. Noté que todas las perso-nas las evitaban. Eran gitanas, esas a las que mi mamá y mis tías me iban a dar si no me portaba bien. Los gitanos no tienen una buena reputación entre las nacio-nes. Tienen la misma reputación de los pastores de Palestina que vivieron en tiempos de Jesús. Se piensa que son ladrones e inmorales, gente a la que hay que tenerle miedo. Sin embargo, decimos que Jesús es nuestro Buen Pastor. En Jesús, todas las personas que jamás cree-ríamos capaces de alcanzar la santidad, lo logran. Tal es el caso del Pelé o Zeferino Jiménez, un gitano que en 1936 fue fusilado por militares españoles. El motivo de su muerte fue la enseñanza y difusión de la fe en Cristo. Su muerte fue la cumbre de una vida de fe como franciscano seglar. El ejemplo de vida que este gitano nos dio, logró hacer que los españo-les lo respetaran y olvidaran sus prejuicios en contra de su gente. Además de eso, evangelizó a sus her-manos gitanos. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — No te vengues ni guardes rencor, ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo (Levítico 19:1-2, 17-18). Salmo — El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura — Tú eres templo de Dios y eres santo (1 Corintios 3:16-23). Evangelio — No ofrezcas resistencia; ama a tus enemigos (Mateo 5:38-48).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Sir 1:1-10; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Mc 9:14-29 Martes: Sir 2:1-11; Sal 37 (36):3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mc 9:30-37 Miércoles: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Jueves: Sir 5:1-8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mc 9:41-50 Viernes: Sir 6:5-17; Sal 119 (118):12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mc 10:1-12 Sábado: Sir 17:1-15; Sal 103 (102):13-18; Mc 10:13-16 Domingo: Is 49:14-15; Sal 62 (61):2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Día de los Presidentes Martes: San Pedro Damián Miércoles: La Cátedra de San Pedro; Nacimiento de Washington Jueves: San Policarpo

UJIERES MINISTROS DE HOSPITALIDAD

A l examinar los muchos Ministerios que han surgido en la Iglesia de hoy, descubrimos que la hospitalidad es sumamente importan-

te para las obras que emprendemos. Si deseas servir como: Ujier o Ministro de Hospitalidad en las Misas dominicales de tu Parroquia, ven y participa en el Programa de Formación, que impartirán las herma-nas: Evangelizadoras Eucarísticas de Pobres. Los días de formación serán en sábado. Iniciando 11, 18 de Febrero y 4, 11 Marzo del 2017 de 6:00pm-7:00pm en el Salón Parroquial. Inscríbete llamando al telé-fono: (805) 487-3891 o también por correo electró-n i c o : H n a . E s t e l a P i ñ a : s r e s t e -la@santaclaraparish.org , Hna. Angélica Rivera: srangelica@santaclaraparish.org.

IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA

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Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario — Febrero 19, 2017

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Family Holy Hour Join us on Fridays, 7-8pm

(Confessions begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Para información sobre quinces, bodas y bautizos visite nuestro sitio web-

www.santaclaraparish.org

PEREGRINACIÓN A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE EN MÉXICO

CON EL ARZOBISPO GOMEZ

E l reverendo José H. Gómez, arzobispo de Los Án-geles, le invita a unirse a él este mes de julio para una Peregrinación muy especial a México ya Nues-

tra Señora de Guadalupe. Celebraremos la Misa y visita-remos algunas iglesias increíbles, como la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Catedral Metropolita-na y Tulpetlac - la Iglesia de la Quinta Aparición de Nuestra Señora. Nos alojamos en un hotel superior de pri-mera clase en la ciudad de México. Visitaremos las miste-riosas pirámides de Teotihuacán, la cuna de una civiliza-ción antigua, construida en el año 300 a. C., y le ofrece-mos tiempo para ver los exquisitos murales del famoso pintor mexicano Diego Rivera, junto con otros sitios históri-cos sorprendentes.

TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS A UNA REUNIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN EN LA CATEDRAL DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS ÁNGELES EL DOMINGO, 5 DE MARZO DE 2017

A LAS 11 A.M. DESPUEZ DE LA SANTA MISA CON EL ARZOBISPO A LAS 10:00 AM.

Fechas de peregrinación: 7 de julio al 11 de julio de 2017. Descargue el folleto gratuito y el formulario de inscripción en: www.GoCatholicTravel.com/Gomez. El es-pacio es muy limitado. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Judy Brooks en la Oficina del Arzobispo de Servicios Es-peciales. Correo electrónico: jbrooks@la-archdiocese.org. Tel: (213) 637-7636. Organización de viajes por Catholic Travel Center.