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PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Brandon Ware, Pastor Fr. Hung Joseph Nguyen, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Rob Oswald, Parochial Vicar Fr. Ronnie Manango, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Porfi Cisneros Deacon Karl Welsbacher
Deacon Tom Driscoll
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office is Open to serve you! Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed everyday from 11:45 am - 1:00 pm for Lunch
WEEKEND MASSES
SUNDAY: 7:00am Spanish (via Zoom & Facebook)
& 8:30am English (via Zoom & Facebook)
10:30am English (in the School Play Yard)
12:30pm Spanish (in the School Play Yard)
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | FEBRUARY 7 TH, 2021
MARRIAGES
A six-month advance notice is required. By appointment only. Please contact the
Parish Office to begin the process. Ceremony times available on
Saturdays at 11:30am & 2:00pm
ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
200 S. Pleasant Ave., Lodi, CA 95240
Principal: Mrs. Elizabeth Mar
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Rose Herold Phone: (209) 333-7580
www.stanneslodi.org/school
CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 5:00-6:00 pm
in the Church along the East Wall (Other times available by appointment.)
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER
Monday—Friday from 4:00pm—6:00pm
DAILY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am Mass
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday-Friday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
BAPTISMS
1st , 2nd & 3rd Saturdays in Spanish. 4th Saturday in English. By appointment only.
Baptismal classes required. Please call Parish Office to register.
Or visit www.stanneslodi.org/baptism
OUR MISSION CHURCH: Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Church
26500 Sacramento Blvd., Thornton, CA | Sunday Mass: 11:00 am Bilingual
Monastery of Our Lady of La Vang - Cistercian Sisters
26952 N. Thornton Rd., Thornton, CA | Monastery: (209) 796-5009 | Fax: (209) 796-5098 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 475, Thornton, CA 95686-0475
St. Anne’s Catholic Church
215 W. Walnut St., Lodi, CA 95240 | P.O. Box 480, Lodi, CA 95241
Phone: (209) 369-1907 | Fax: (209) 369-1971
E-Mail: [email protected] | Parish Website: www.stanneslodi.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stannesparish | Instagram: @stannesparish
Lenten Morning of Reflection 2021
Daughters of Isabella Circle #1332 invite you to their virtual Lenten Morning of Reflection with special guest speaker
Fr. Ronnie Manango “Being a Christian: Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving”
The Reflection will be available on Zoom at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 13, 2021
For link to the video please email: [email protected]
Mañana de Reflexión Cuaresmal 2021
Las Hijas de Isabela Circulo #1332 te invita a su virtual Mañana de Reflexión Cuaresmal especial predicador
invitado el Padre Ronnie Manango “Ser Cristiano: Oración, Ayuno y Caridad”
La Reflexión estará disponible en Zoom a las 10:00 am Sábado, 13 de Febrero, 2021
Mande un email para el enlace a: [email protected]
*Este evento es en Ingles solamente.
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Mass Intentions & Readings To request a Mass Intention, please
contact the Parish Office at 369-1907.
Intenciones y Lecturas de la Misa Para reservar una Intención de Misa favor de llamar a la Oficina Parroquial al 369-1907.
Mon 2/8 Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56
8:00 AM Rebecca & Cynthia Kuntz; Fred Malsam+; Lee Elwood+; The Souls in Purgatory
4:00 PM Daniel Hunt; Paul & Leslie Sackschewsky; Carmella Brink
Tue 2/9 Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13
8:00 AM Richard Evans; Lee Elwood+; Kenneth Lockart+; The Souls in Purgatory
4:00 PM Tom & Marilyn Dawe; Gabby Nahigian; Tim Conn; Teodosia Herrera & Alfredo Herrera Maldonado+
Wed 2/10 Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23
8:00 AM Betty & Phil Piedra; Lee Elwood+; Marianna Sperling+; The Souls in Purgatory
9:30 AM Living & Deceased Benefactors of St. Anne's School
4:00 PM Hermanas Franciscanas; Trudy Salaices; Job Sanchez+; Alfredo Herrera Maldonado & Teodosia Herrera+
Thu 2/11 Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30
8:00 AM Fr. Brandon Ware; Pam Aberle; Happy Birthday Isabella Christman; The Souls in Purgatory
4:00 PM Pat & Don Merck; Price & Joretta Burlington; Marianna Sperling+
Fri 2/12 Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37
8:00 AM Michael McKenzie; Kate Kurz; Jesus M. Horta+; The Souls in Purgatory
4:00 PM Sam & Nannette Singer; Jim & Joy Hickcox+; Lee Elwood+
Sat 2/13 Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10
8:00 AM NO MASS
Sun 2/14 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
7:00 AM Jose Avila Ceja+ & Olivia Ceja Nava+
8:30 AM Seldon & Michael Brusa+; Justin Diego Avalos+; Fred Ibarra+; Ramon & Socorro Ibarra+; Olivia Ibarra Lopez+
10:30 AM Parishioners; Mary Blighton+; Marie & Joseph LeGrand+
12:30 PM Feliz Cumpleaños Martin Herrera; Maria Lupian+; Teodosia Herrera+ & Alfredo Herrera Maldonado+
Mater Ecclesiae Church—Thornton
11:00 AM Michelle Ioppini; Sharyl Sturdevant
PARISH OFFICE HOURS & INFO.
215 W. Walnut St., Lodi, CA 95240
Office #: 209-369-1907 |Fax #: 209-369-1971
www.stanneslodi.org | www.facebook.com/stannesparish
The Parish Office is Open to serve you!
Monday-Friday—9:00am-5:00pm
Closed from 11:45am-1:00pm
REGISTRATION FOR MASSES
Registration for Masses opens on Monday’s at 1:00pm. Register Online or
by calling the Parish Office. Please cancel your reservation by Thursday
if your plans change so others may attend.
**Note: If the Parish Office is Closed on a Monday, Registrations will open on Tuesday at 1:00pm
COMMUNION IN THE PLAZA
Come & Receive our Lord in the Eucharist after our Live Streamed Masses on Sunday
For those who do not yet feel comfortable coming to Mass in person,
you can watch our 7:00 am Spanish Mass or 8:30 am English Mass
via Zoom or on our Facebook page, then come to receive communion
in the Plaza from 2:00pm-3:00pm in front of the Church.
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER
MONDAY - FRIDAY from 4:00pm—6:00pm
ADORATION INSIDE THE CHURCH
MONDAY - FRIDAY from 5:00pm—6:00pm
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
There will be 1 priest available for Confession inside of the Church.
MONDAY - FRIDAY from 5:00pm-6:00pm
JOIN FLOCKNOTE
Stay connected with what’s going on in our Parish by: Visiting our mobile
friendly website at www.stanneslodi.org, Following us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/stannesparish, Follow @stannesparish on Instagram,
or join our Flocknote group and get updates by texting “stanneslodi” to 84576
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Our Religious Education Office can help you in person through
the Southwest window of the Parish Office building,
Or by calling the Parish Office Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Religious Education Window Hours
Tuesday-Friday from 2:00pm-6:00pm | Contact by email at: [email protected]
MATER ECCLESIAE—CHURCH & SHRINE
26500 Sacramento Blvd., Thornton, CA
Monday-Wednesday 4:00pm-6:30pm | Thursday-Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm
ATTENTION STUDENTS IN 8th GRADE:
The Daughters of Isabella, St. Anne’s Circle #1332, will again fund two $350.00 scholarships to St. Anne’s Parish 8th graders and St. Anne’s School (boys & girls) planning to attend St. Mary’s High School in the Fall of 2021.
Applications will be sent upon request and will include the return date and further instructions. Please contact Megan Holguin at 209-327-4554 or [email protected] for application.
All judging will be done anonymously by the committee members.
Substitute Teacher for St. Anne's School
St. Anne's Catholic School is in search of dynamic substitute
teachers for grades K-8.
Candidate must be able to: -Follow daily lesson plans and deliver curriculum while addressing the needs of all learners.
-Maintain a classroom environment conducive for learning.
-Communicate effectively with students, parents, & colleagues.
-Work independently and interdependently prioritize and problem solve as needed.
Requirements / Qualifications Hold a BA/BS Pass a DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance Complete Safe Environment requirements prior to working with children.
2020 Contribution Report
As you begin to gather the information for your taxes, don't forget to request your Contribution Report for your financial support to our Parish Community for the 2020 year.
Contact the Parish Office at 369-1907 or email
St. Anne’s School Catholic Fellowship
Parish Information
Psalm 147: 5-6 Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
to his wisdom there is no limit.
The LORD sustains the lowly;
the wicked he casts to the ground.
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Escuela Santa Ana
Maestra suplente para Santa Ana
La escuela católica de Santa Ana está en busca de maestros
suplentes dinámicos para los grados K-8.
El candidato debe poder: -Seguir planes de lecciones diarias y entregue el plan de estudios y las necesidades de todos los alumnos.
-Mantener un ambiente de clase para el aprendizaje. -Comunicarse de manera efectiva con estudiantes, padres y colegas. -Trabajar de forma independiente e interdependiente priorizar y resolver problemas según sea necesario.
Requisitos / Cualificaciones Tener un BA / BS Ser Aprobado por el DOJ y FBI con huellas Complete los requisitos de Seguro antes de trabajar con niños.
Informe de Contribución 2020
Al empezar a reunir la información de sus impuestos, no se le olvide pedir su informe de contribución por su apoyo financiero a nuestra comunidad parroquial para el año 2020.
Contacte la Oficina Parroquial al 369-1907 o por email al
ATENCIÓN ESTUDIANTES DEL 8
O GRADO:
Las Hijas de Isabela, Círculo # 1332 de Santa Ana, ofrecen financiar dos becas de $350.00 a feligreses del 8º grado y/o a estudiantes de la Escuela de Santa Ana (niños y niñas) que planean asistir a la Escuela Secundaria Santa María en el otoño de 2021.
Las aplicaciones serán enviadas a petición e incluirán la fecha de devolución y otras instrucciones. Póngase en contacto con Megan Holguin al 327-4554 o en [email protected].
Todas las decisiones se harán anónimamente por los miembros del Comité.
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Salmo 147: 5-6 Grande es nuestro Señor
y poderoso en poder;
para su sabiduría no hay límite.
El SEÑOR sostiene a los humildes;
a los impíos los arroja al suelo.
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SELECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA
Please Pray For:
Anne Abruzzini, Julio Aguirre, The Gary Allegre Family, Tammy Allert, Carlos Almanza, Jaime Amann,
Eliane & Jeff Atad, Tasha Awbrey, Sera Baysinger, Jessi Blighton, Rachel Bosche, Carol Bowen, Lynette Brehm, John Brignoli, John Brodie, Celia Brophy, Teresa Calderon, Irene Cano, John Caudill Jr., Juan Manuel
Contreras, Justin Dawe, Arlene Deal, Ralph DeMott, Lola Diaz, Jacobo Diaz, Linda Dixon, Tim Dohner, Crispin Domingo, Charlotte Dore, Claire Dore,
Michael Effner, Gayelene Entzi, Refugio Escalante, Gloria Escalante, Donnie Fielmen, Anthony Filipas, Andrea Fleming, Frank Flores,
Dorothy Floyd, Jason Floyd, Karen Franke, Ramon Fuentes, Jose Fuentes, Josie Garcia, Leobardo Garcia Jr., Luis Garza, Desidoro Gauna & Family, Imelda Gaytan, Antonia Gaytan, Marina Gaytan, Sandy Gilweit, Amy Goff, Sorrel Gonzalez, Bianca Ha, Julie Hanks, Gloria Hayes, Valerie Hendrick,
Rocio Hernandez, Jose Antonio Herrera Diaz, Jim Hickcox, Ervin "Floyd" Hicks, Bill Hollander, Michael Huerta, Daniel Husebye, David Hutchings, Denice James, Marcie Jimenez, Donna Johnston,
Lucy Kapic, John R. Leonardo, Maria Lupian, Mary Marquez, Jeannette Martin, James E. McGaha, Mike Mckenzie, Margaret McLean, Julia McLoughlin, James Miller, Joanne Miller, Lori Mock, Mike Moore,
Ted Moreno, Lucy Moreno, Dante Moreno, Jerre Murphy, Rosario Navarro, Rita Neudeck, Jennifer Nguyen, Amy Ornelas, Ma. del Rosario Ortega,
Ermelinda Ortega, Yolanda Pantoja, Laura Pereira, Anita Perez, Carlotta Perez, James Petzold, Linda Quenzel, Jodi Raper, Rex Reynolds,
Jamie Rhoades Feri, Chris Rivera, Louise Rivera, Pam Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Eugene Rossi, Marisol Ruiz, Carlos Ruiz, Gloria Saldana,
Job Sanchez, Rosa Luz Sanchez, Marge Sandeen, Jose Santana, Guadalupe Santana, Annie Marie Santos, Tim Schoch, Sam Singer,
Bonnie Skogstad, David Smith, Ceferina Smith, Savanna Spruell, Jim Sturman, Agnes Sutphin, Shawn Tallerico, Michael & Sandra Tansley,
Beverly Templeton, Francisco Tovar Jr., Jose Armando Valdez, Hannah Walker, Marlys & Don Weiland, Thelma Welsbacher,
Perry Westbrook, Velma White Bear, Maxine Wudel, Renee, John, Verania & Marquez Byrd ,
Tiffany & Stephen and all sick members of St. Anne’s Church.
We depend on & are grateful for your sacrificial offering.
Next Week’s Second Collection
St. Anne’s School Your generous contributions support
St. Anne's School and allow us to offer the choice of a Catholic Education to our parish.
THE GOOD NEWS Today’s readings begin with a few verses from the book of Job. First, Job complains that his nights drag on endlessly. Then, worse yet, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; / they come to an end without hope” (Job 7:6). Not exactly encouraging, these lamentations, not when taken alone. Most of us have been there, though, and the antidote is the “good news” that Paul found so compelling that “an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul felt driven to announce the gospel to as many people as possible, “to save at least some” (9:22). This good news is the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who lifted Simon Peter’s mother-in-law from her sickbed with a mere touch of his hand. “The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons” (Mark 1:33–34). Our woes and demons are as real as Job’s, and Jesus is our savior.
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LAS BUENAS NOTICIAS Las lecturas de hoy comienzan con unos versos del libro de Job. En primer lugar, Job se queja de que sus noches se alargan indefinidamente. Y luego, aún peor, “Mis días corren más aprisa que una lanzadera y se consumen sin esperanza” (Job 7:6). No son precisamente alentadoras estas lamentaciones, no cuando se examinan por separado. La mayoría de nosotros ha estado allí, sin embargo, y el antídoto es la “buena noticia” que Pablo encontró tan convincente que sentía que predicarla “era su obligación. ¡Ay de mí, si no anuncio el Evangelio!” (1 Corintios 9:16). Pablo se sentía impulsado a anunciar el Evangelio a tantos como fuera posible, “para ganarlos a todos” (9:22). Esta buena noticia era que el misterio de la vida, muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo, que levantó a la suegra de Simón Pedro de su lecho de enferma con un simple toque de su mano. “Todo el pueblo se apiñó junto a la puerta. Curó a muchos enfermos de diversos males y expulsó a muchos demonios” (Marcos 1:33–34). Nuestros males y demonios son tan reales como los de Job, y Jesús es nuestro salvador. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
January 30 & 31, 2021
First Collection: St. Anne's: $ 14,271.00 Mater Ecclesiae: $ 1,355.00 St. Vincent de Paul: St. Anne's: $ 3,505.00 Mater Ecclesiae: $ 59.00
Would you like to use your credit or debit card to support the Parish financially? You can through online giving! Just visit our website at www.stanneslodi.org and click on the Online Giving icon!
St. Anne’s Schedule 8:00 am Bilingual Mass (Grotto)
Ash distribution in Plaza until 9:30 am
9:30 am English Mass with St. Anne's School (Zoom) Ash distribution in Plaza
12:30 pm Bilingual Liturgy of the Word (Grotto) Ash distribution in Plaza until 2:00 pm
3:00 pm Bilingual Liturgy of the Word (Grotto) Ash distribution in Plaza until 4:00 pm
4:00 pm Bilingual Mass (Grotto) Ash distribution in Plaza until 5:00 pm
6:00 pm Bilingual Liturgy of the Word (Grotto) Ash distribution in Plaza until last person has received
Ash Wednesday February 17, 2021
Visita nuestro sito web: www.stanneslodi.org/ash2021
Miércoles de Ceniza 17 de Febrero, 2021
Mater Ecclesiae Schedule 5:30 pm Bilingual Mass with distribution of Ashes
Ashes will be distributed at all Masses & Liturgies listed.
Horario de Santa Ana 8:00 am Misa Bilingüe (Patio)
Distribución de cenizas en la Plaza hasta las 9:30 am
9:30 am Misa en Ingles con la Escuela (Zoom) Distribución de cenizas en la Plaza
12:30 pm Liturgia de la Palabra Bilingüe (Patio) Distribución de cenizas en la Plaza hasta las 2:00 pm
3:00 pm Liturgia de la Palabra Bilingüe (Patio) Distribución de cenizas en la Plaza hasta las 4:00 pm
4:00 pm Misa Bilingüe (Patio) Distribución de cenizas en la Plaza hasta las 5:00 pm
6:00 pm Liturgia de la Palabra Bilingüe (Patio)
Distribución de cenizas en Plaza hasta que la última persona haya recibido
Horario de Mater Ecclesiae 5:30 pm Misa Bilingüe con distribución de cenizas
Cenizas serán distribuidas en todas las Misas y Liturgias.
Visit our website: www.stanneslodi.org/ash2021
February 2021 Reflection
February 3, 2021
My Dear People of God, The month of February holds a special place in the hearts of many with the annual celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. Everywhere we look, with the help of the advertising world, we see the ever-popular symbol of St. Valentine’s Day - the heart. Universally, the heart is recognized as a common symbol for love; not just romantic love, but more profoundly, it can also serve as a symbol of God’s love for us and our love for him. God, who is Love, has created us in his image to love, know and serve him. His unconditional love has a tendency to change, to transform hearts. In Holy Scripture, we see God’s willingness to initiate this change of heart as in the Book of Ezekiel: “I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts”(Ez. 36:25-26). When this conversion of heart occurs, our worldview is transformed. The Holy Spirit awakens within us a sensitivity to sin. The Spirit initiates a movement away from self and directs one’s attention, and concern, toward the other. The result: a profound movement of the heart, and with it, a desire to serve. To serve, to care for the other, while turning away from sin, brings to mind another special day in the month of February - the 17th - Ash Wednesday. It is a day that offers the opportunity for us to examine our hearts and consciences. During the 40 days of Lent, our attention will be drawn to the three pillars of spiritual discipline: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The third pillar, almsgiving - can be summed up as the selfless act of giving and offering service to the other. Through the penitential act of almsgiving, we are challenged to empty ourselves by giving of our time, talent and treasure. We, as the faith community, must be concerned about the common good - looking out for the well-being of the other. This concern for the common good moves us out of a mode of maintenance to that of mission! We need to arrive at a better understanding of the purpose of the Church. We must never forget that the Church of Christ exists for the sole purpose of missio - mission. But what is the mission? It is evangelization! Lent is a time to humble ourselves by turning away from sin and accepting the Gospel of Jesus. By accepting and living the Gospel, in our everyday lives, we become evangelized by the good news of his passion, death and resurrection. This good news has the capacity to transform our lives. It will empower us to combat the evils of our day and age as we fulfill our call as missionary disciples. This Lent, let us not be selfish, nor fearful, to give of our time, talent and treasure for the sake of our brothers and sisters in need. For if we truly profess Jesus as Lord of our lives, this must include every aspect of our lives, even our time, our talent and that of our treasure. As today’s evangelizers, young and old, let us do our part to address and transform society through the power of good. May our hearts be moved to participate in the mission of Jesus: to serve as he served. May the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus grant our hearts the courage and desire to serve our brothers and sisters during the Lenten season. Let us never forget - this movement of the heart will only happen if we allow God’s grace and mercy to flow from his heart to ours!
In the Peace of Christ, Bishop Myron J. Cotta
Office of Bishop Myron J. Cotta D.D.
Reflexión de Febrero 2021
3 de Febrero, 2021
Querido pueblo de Dios, El mes de Febrero ocupa un lugar especial en los corazones de muchos con la celebración anual del día de San Valentín. Con la ayuda del mundo de la publicidad, dondequiera que volteemos, vemos el símbolo popular de San Valentín: el corazón. Universalmente, el Corazón es reconocido como un símbolo común del amor; no solo el amor romántico, sino más profundamente, también es símbolo del amor de Dios que tiene por nosotros y de nuestro amor por él. Dios, que es Amor, nos ha creado a su imagen para amarlo, conocerlo y servirlo. Su amor incondicional tiene tendencia a cambiar, y a transformar los corazones. En la Sagrada Escritura, vemos la voluntad de Dios para iniciar este cambio de Corazón como dice el Libro de Ezequiel: “Les daré un Corazón Nuevo y pondré un espíritu Nuevo dentro de ustedes, quitando de sus cuerpos sus corazones de piedra y dándoles corazones naturales.” (Ezequiel 36: 25-26). Cuando ocurre esta conversión de corazón, nuestra cosmovisión se transforma. El Espíritu Santo despierta en nosotros la sensibilidad al pecado. El Espíritu inicia un movimiento y dirige nuestra atención y preocupación de uno hacia al otro. El resultado es: un profundo movimiento del Corazón y, con él, el deseo de servir. El servir, cuidar al otro, mientras se aleja del pecado, nos recuerda de otro día especial en el mes de febrero, el 17, miércoles de ceniza. Este es un día que nos brinda la oportunidad de examinar nuestro corazón y nuestra conciencia. Durante los 40 días de Cuaresma, nuestra atención recaerá sobre los tres pilares de la disciplina espiritual: oración, ayuno, y limosna. El tercer pilar, la limosna, se puede resumir como el acto desinteresado de dar y ofrecer servicio al otro. A través del acto penitencial de la limosna, somos desafiados a vaciarnos dando de nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro. Nosotros, como comunidad de fe, debemos preocuparnos por el bien común, velando por el bienestar del otro. ¡Esta preocupación por el bien común nos traslada fuera del modo de conservación al de misión! Necesitamos llegar a una mejor comprensión del propósito de la Iglesia. Nunca debemos olvidar que la Iglesia de Cristo existe con el único propósito de la missio - misión. ¿Pero cuál es la misión? ¡Es la evangelización! La Cuaresma es un tiempo para ser humildes apartándonos del pecado y aceptando el Evangelio de Jesús. Al aceptar y vivir el Evangelio, en nuestra vida cotidiana, nos evangeliza la buena noticia de su pasión, muerte y resurrección. Esta buena noticia tiene la capacidad de transformar nuestras vidas. Nos capacitara para combatir los males de nuestra época al cumplir con nuestro llamado como discípulos misioneros. En esta Cuaresma, no seamos egoístas, ni temerosos, para compartir de nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro por el bien de nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados. Porque si realmente profesamos a Jesús como el Señor de nuestras vidas, esto debe incluir todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas, incluso nuestro tiempo, nuestro talento y el de nuestro tesoro. Como evangelizadores de hoy, jóvenes y ancianos, hagamos nuestra parte para abordar y transformar la sociedad a través del poder del bien. Que nuestros corazones se muevan a participar en la misión de Jesús: servir como él sirvió. Que el amor del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús otorgue a nuestros corazones el valor y el deseo de servir a nuestros hermanos y hermanas durante el tiempo de Cuaresma. No olvidemos nunca: ¡este movimiento del corazón solo sucederá si permitimos que la gracia y la misericordia de Dios fluyan de su corazón al nuestro! En la Paz de Cristo, Obispo Myron J. Cotta
Oficina del Obispo Myron J. Cotta D.D.