Mailing Address: P .O. Box 292280, Sacramento CA 95829 Office hours 8:00am-4:00pm Mon.-Fri.

Phone: 916-381-5200 Fax: 916-381-0332 E-mail: saintpaulcatholic@comcast.net Website: www.stpaul-florin.org facebook: www.facebook.com/saintpaul.churchflorin

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrCwBY3cHoLNn3MC_6ySTQ

Pastor—Rev. Joyle Martinez Deacon— Antonio Ramirez

ST. PAUL

CATHOLIC

CHURCH

February 7, 2021 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday 4 p.m. [vigil] & 8 a.m. First Saturday

Sundays 9:00 a.m., 11 a.m.,

1 pm en Español

Weekdays [Mon Tues, Thurs, Fri]― 8 a.m. in the Main Church

Holy Hour First Friday 7—8 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Morning Prayer Mon. -Fri. 7:40a.m.

Confessions [bilingual] Saturdays 2:45—3:45 pm

WELCOME! You are encouraged to participate in our many functions, events, and activities. We offer opportunities for parishioners to use the time, talent, and treasure that God has given them in praise and glory of His name through our liturgical, care–giving, philanthropic, faith-formation and social ministries.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Youth Altar Servers Ministry Brandon Fong & Marcos Galvan

stpaul.as.ministry@gmail.com

Martha’s Daughters Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008

Art & Environment Ministry Virgie Monteagudo 916.688.0776

Eucharistic Ministry 4:00pm & 7:30am Nina Laconsay

9:00am Le Pham

11:00am Romeo Sembrano

Hospitality Ministry Anita Fong 916-689-9418

Ministry of the Word

Ministry Sick and Homebound Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916.895.1441

Music Ministry Sr. Elizabeth Siguenza, RVM

Liturgy Committee Rectory Office 916-381-5200

Wedding Coordinator Le Pham

stpaulwedcoordinator@gmail.com

Christmas Fair Michelle Eck 916.524.5097

Fall Festival PPC/PFC 916.381.5200

Cultural Dinner Naty Fontillas 916.362.7541

Parish Breakfasts Knights of Columbus 916.381.5200

Religious Goods Store Rectory Office 916.381.5200

Yard Sale Rectory Office 916.381.5200

Bereavement Ministry Ella Baxa 916-849-0685

Solett Smith 916.381.5200

Health Ministry Clara Heimericks 916.689.3932

Loaves and Fishes Ministry Diane Welsh 916.682.7810

Social Justice Ministry Diane Welsh 916.682.7810

Pro Life 4 Life Charlene Valine 916.682-0557

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Michelle Eck 916. 524.5097

Knights of Columbus Angelo Mendoza 916-761-6565

MISSION STATEMENT

We, God's people of St. Paul Catholic Parish In Sacramento, California,

a multicultural, inclusive and welcoming community,

inspired by the love of Jesus Christ are called:

to bring all people of God together in worship,

to declare our belief in God's love,

based on the teachings of Jesus Christ,

and to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God.

Councils

Caregiving Ministries and Groups

Philanthropic Ministries and Groups

Faith Formation Ministries and Groups

Social Ministries and Groups

Liturgical Ministries

Mass Schedules and other Services

Director of Religious Education Sr. Ma. Elizabeth U. Siguenza RVM

916.381.5200

Catholic Faith Formation

English Coordinator Lina Marco 510.334.2106

Spanish Coordinators Ma. Consuelo Gutierrez 916.383.6719

Aracely Narvaez 916.383.6719

RCIA for Adults Angie Lovett 916.803.6463

RCIA for Children Emiliia Caoagas 916.849.5617

RCIA for Teens Imelda Nanca 916.744.3434

Catholics Returning Home Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441

Baptism Preparation Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441

Young Adults Ministry 916.381.5200

Legion of Mary Norma Bolante 916.688.8769

Vocation Committee

Religious Movements and Groups

Couples for Christ Billy/Virgie Monteagudo 916.688.0776

Families in Christ Jesus Com’ty. Angie Lovett 916.803.6463

Sto. Niño Family Group Minda Miguel 916.837.8527

8720 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95828

Pastoral Council Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008

Finance Council Jerry Fong 916.689-9418

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

TODAY’S READINGS

THE GOOD NEWS

First Reading — Job finds life on earth to be drudgery; he is filled with restlessness (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenheart-ed (Psalm 147). Second Reading — Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel. I have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23). Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with vari-ous diseases (Mark 1:29-39).

FEAST OF FAITH

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 lamenta-tions, 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 an-nounce 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. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-

30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

The Gloria (1) The Gloria, or Glory to God, follows the penitential rite. Both are acts of praise. In the penitential rite, we sing of the mercy of Christ. In the Gloria we praise God’s saving action in the universe. The Gloria is a relatively late addition to the Mass. It first appeared in the Roman liturgy in the sixth century, and then it was sung only by the pope—and only on Christmas! With time, the hymn came to be sung by bishops on major feasts, and then by priests; finally, it became the song of the entire assembly. With the advent of more elaborate musical settings, the people gradually stopped singing the Gloria, until this song of the people became the exclusive domain of the priest and the choir. But the liturgical reforms have restored it to its place as primarily the song of the assembly. The language of the Gloria echoes the New Testament canticles. It may be begun by the priest, the cantor, and the entire assembly in varied combinations. The Gloria is some-times called the “greater doxology,” and in some ways it is like an extended, ecstatic version of the familiar doxology (“Glory be to the Father”) prayed in the Divine Office and the rosary. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MON: 2/8 Alicia Gomez † (Recent Death) TUE: 2/9 Angelica Caimol † (Death Anniversary) WED: 2/10 No Holy Mass THUR: 2/11 Rosemary Rodriguez † (Recent Death) † FRI: 2/12 Amalia Martinez † (Birthday Remembrance) Michael Fischer † (18th Death Anniversary)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life; Scout Sunday Monday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking Wednesday: St. Scholastica Thursday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Friday: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday; Lunar New Year 4719 Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021

[The Lord] tells the number of the stars and calls them by name.

— Psalm 147:4

BEGINNING AGAIN If I were to begin life again, I would want it as it was. I would only open my eyes a little more. —Jules Renard

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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Gary B. Foster ll Daniel Roy Ryan Gregorio Rodrguez Roel C. Dones Ricardo Cervantes Stephen Rich Janae Santos Brian Vergith Martin Sinlao Sergio Pineda Ariel Rollins Don Carlo Geroche

John Marc James Ruben N. Libed Nilo Uy Villaluna Jr. Don Jamoles Ryan Gandy Cody Machado Mark A. Ramos Jr. Cameron Lindsay Conner Sommerfield Arianna Gutierrez Taylor Sommerfield Justin Broussard

Emanuel Cepeda Maxton Perez Landon Perez Charles Q. Wincey Peter A. Tsueda Jovon Chiguina Regent Perez Yolanda Nava Jerald Elazegui Stewart Ilagan

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

Stephanie Book Hector & Susan Carmargo Santos Granados Cheryl Aure Siu, Seini & Sefesi Green Teresita Lo Jose & Angeles Sanchez Josephine Otto Flores & Family Grindys Galvez Hermida Carmen Lopez Cazarez & Family & Family Valentin & Maria Cano Gutierrez Jose Luis Rodriguez & Family Jessica Cruz-Mendoza Maria G. Bustamante Fernando Flores Carmona Lyda Huynh & Family & Ma. Guadalupe Rodriguez Lynny Huynh-Nguyen & Family Flores & Family Minh & Lynna Ngo & Family Merle C. Larios & Reesa Alicia Raya & Family Laguador Luis T. Barajas Jose & Nancy Silva Jovanny Hernandez & Briza Sixtus & Grace Aliriagwu Batres Aguilera & Family & Family Luis Rivas & Family You may register in our website: https://stpaul-florin.org/new-parishioners If you are new to our parish we welcome you and encourage you to participate in our ministries. If you have any questions please con-tact the parish office 381-5200 or go to our website and register to

any ministry you are inclined to serve.

SICK PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS

Recent Bereavement

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Priscilla Wong Shirley Robinson Monica Cordero Virginia Collier Jean Hesse Michael Delgado Jackie Martin James Solari Elizabeth Solari Maria Lopez Raymond Gutierrez Doreathea Viltz Virginia Thomas Elnora Williams Barbara Sules Bethany Lewis

Richard Onia Janelle Flores Lori Martenia Eva Rollins Robert Cordero Tess Carrasca Eduardo Cruz Joan Ganahl Floyd White Jr Arlene Ellis. Myrla Cruz Loretta Miller Virginia Campos Simplicio Baja Leonida Despi Alberto Horcabes

Aurora De Asis Jackie Gleming Mason Kyle Vazquez Ronald Graves Ana Bouza Mercado Robert Cushing Henry Loret de Mola

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Our readings today summon the Church to embrace

its calling, to join in God’s healing of the world. As we hear of Job’s anguish, in which all hope and purpose have disap-peared, we are reminded of the depth of suffering in the world around us, and perhaps also within our own hearts. We hear of Jesus bringing healing and hope to Simon’s mother-in-law and to the community around Capernaum. And we hear of Paul’s commitment to “become all things to all”, that is, to walk alongside all kinds of people, offering good news of the love of God. We need to be a people who do not hide from broken hearts, including our own. We are to share in the suf-fering of our world, but also to live as those who can tell the world of a God who brings hope. At our best, we the Church embody God’s great desire to heal the brokenhearted.

A TIME TO LAMENT The poignant description of human suffering in our

reading from the book of Job echoes the cries we have heard throughout the world with the coming of the coronavirus. We grieve many losses: of life and health, of jobs and security, of freedom to be with those we love. We are reminded that many of the psalms are prayers lamenting that the world is often not what it ought to be. In these coronavirus times, we the Church are first called to prayerfully lament: to weep with those who are weeping and to ache for a better world. Our prayer can remind us that, as Paul described in Romans 8, all creation is groaning, and the Holy Spirit is groaning in word-less, shared suffering.

We also live in God’s promise to transform our tears into joy. God is eager to bring healing to the world, and we are God’s instruments in doing so. We bring God’s gifts of creativity, resourcefulness, and perseverance to the task. Our prayerful lamentation reminds us of the urgency of God’s work through us.

FREED TO SERVE The first chapter of Mark’s Gospel is very fast-paced,

as Jesus begins his ministry on the move. The first scene in today’s passage happens so quickly that it’s easy to miss: Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law, and she promptly begins to serve Jesus and the disciples. This woman is never named, and only noted by her relationship with Simon. But she is the first person in Mark, once healed by Jesus, to clear-ly respond as a disciple. Her healing frees her to serve Jesus and others, and sparks the healing of many others.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus’ healings restore health, dignity, and a place in the community. They are also a summons to service. Mark’s brief story highlights that God is always raising up persons and communities, healed of illness or sin or sadness, to join in God’s healing work for others.

ON LOVE If you would be loved, love and be lovable. —Benjamin Franklin

Joseph Ash Martin Vasquez Richard Ganahl Bernardino Nación

Marilyn Yelo Aproniana Marquez Long Kuayork Robert Benton

Betty Virgen Carmelita Gervacio

May they rest in peace and let perpetual light

shine upon them. AMEN.

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Loaves and Fishes ask for help in providing basic needs for people experiencing homelessness! They really need! Children’s toothbrushes Travel size toothpaste Children’s socks Children’s size belts Backpacks Jackets Blankets Sleeping bags Tarps Bus passes Shampoo (travel size) Sleeping bags Hand sanitizer ( travel size) tissue packs Blankets sewing kits Gift cards (Subway, McDonald’s Target, Raleys, Walmart.)

Coming to Mass:

• Wear face masks

• Maintain physical distancing

• Cooperate with contact tracing programs

• Hand wash frequently

• Stay at home if you are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms

• Get tested for the COVID-19 virus

• Get the flu vaccination

REMEMBER

LOAVES AND FISHES

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council #6922

CRAB FEED The Knights of Columbus are now finalizing plans for our 2021 Crab Feed. Yes, although this pandemic has impacted life as we know it, the Knights have found a creative way that will allow you to enjoy a very hearty meal at a great price! This year's Crab Feed will take place in the form of a Drive-Thru, allowing you to take your meal home to enjoy with your family. We've lowered the price and are providing a significant amount of food to ensure a fantastic value for you purchase. This year, the price of the Crab Feed has been lowered to $40 per person. The purchase of each ticket will provide you with: TWO pounds of prepared crab topped by shrimp; 1 pint of clam chowder; Anti-pasta; Buttered Bread; Utensils, plates, napkins, and bibs, Additionally, for every four tickets purchased, you will receive a complimentary bottle of White Wine. The purchase of 10 tickets or more will entitle you to two bottles of White Wine. The event will take place Saturday, February 27, 2021. Tickets will go on sale January 4th and be sold through Sunday, Febru-ary 14, 2021. All tickets must be paid for by that date as no tick-ets will be sold after that date.

LITURGY and WORSHIP SCHEDULES

Weekdays [M-T-Th-F]: 9:00 AM (Eng.) Livestream and temporary Only; No mass on Wednesdays First Saturday: 9:00 AM (English) Livestream and temporary Only Saturday: 4:00 pm English Anticipated Sunday Mass Sunday: 9:00 AM (livestream) and 11:00 AM English; 1:00 PM Spanish Mass (livestream) Holy Hour: First Friday 7-8 PM (deferred temporarily) Confession/Reconciliation (bilingual): Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 PM (back Sacristy behind the Altar/Sanctuary) Note: All the masses in the weekend are outdoor masses for the meantime.

DIOCESAN NEWS

ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGICAL GUIDELINES Blessing and Distribution of Ashes on Ash Wednesday The faithful are strongly encouraged to begin the Lenten Season with a sincere intent to repent from sin and a heartfelt desire for conversion to Christ Jesus and His Gospel. The practice of receiv-ing the imposition of ashes is also strongly encouraged as an out-ward sign of repentance and conversion. It is salutary but not oblig-atory to receive the imposition of ashes. For the proper distribution of ashes during the pandemic the following are the directives. Celebration within the Mass/Celebration Outside of Mass - The distribution of ashes may take place within the celebration of Mass or outside Mass according to the liturgical norms. - Pastors and Parochial Administrators are to consider seriously the possibility of a greater number of the faithful approaching to receive the ashes. He must heed public health restrictions on in-door services or outdoor gatherings. If necessary, offer additional schedules of liturgies within or outside Mass for the community to participate. - The weeks preceding Ash Wednesday, Pastors and Parochial Administrators should utilize available media for proper catechesis on Ash Wednesday. They may utilize the same media in providing information for the community regarding the liturgies for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season that is to commence. - Pastors and Parochial Administrators may consider the Order for the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes (Book of Blessings #1656-1678; N.B. Pastors and Parochial Administrators must provide proper preparation for those he will delegate to preside in the litur-gy, i.e. deacons and other lay ministers). Only the Priest and Dea-cons can bless the Ashes. If necessary and for pastoral reasons, the liturgy may be led by a lay minister, as prescribed in the Book of Blessing. The ashes must already be blessed prior to the liturgy. - The safety and health of the community must remain the priority of the Pastor/Parochial Administrators. Distribution of Ashes - In accord with the instruction from the Congregation for Divine worship, issued on January 12, 2021 (Prot. N. 17/21), the sprin-kling of ashes on the crown of the faithful will be the norm for the distribution of ashes in the Diocese of Sacramento, as it is ex-plained below: “The Priest says the prayer for blessing the ashes. He sprinkles the ashes with holy water, without saying anything. Then he ad-dresses all those present and only Once says the formula as it appears in the Roman Missal, applying it to all in general: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel”, or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. The Priest then cleanses his hands, puts on a face mask and distributes the ashes to those who come to him or, if appropriate, he goes to those who are standing in their plac-es. The Priest takes the ashes and sprinkles them on the head of each one without saying anything.” - Proper physical distancing, use of face coverings, etc., must be strictly observed. - The Drive-In protocol allows the faithful to re-ceive ashes while in their cars. If possible, the ashes are distributed to the faithful while remaining seated in the vehicle. If not possible, the faithful may receive the ashes outside the vehi-cle. If people receive outside the vehicle, for safety reasons the engine should be turned off. - Attention should be given to providing for the distribution of ashes to the Faithful who are sick, vulnerable, and homebound. Instruc-tions regarding the Rite and the proper means for the sprinkling on the crown of the faithful should be provided.

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP

DIOCESAN LOAN SCHEDULE FAITH DIRECT eGIVING REPORT

TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS: We cannot thank you enough for your contin-uous, undying generosity, support and dedi-cation to St. Paul Church. May God bless pro-tect you and your family.

Mass Mail-in Week-days

Mass Offer.

TOTAL

Jan 3 $4,000.31 $4,000.31

Jan 10

$2,141.48 $4,805.00 $930.00 $5,778.48

Jan 17

$3,489.35 $ 3,489.35

Jan 24

$2,349.00 $ 17.00 $ 2,366.00

OUR WEEKEND COLLECTION

COMMNUNIDAD HISPANA PAGE 6

Sacristanes Miguel Mendez 916-715-5413 Antonio Morales 916-230.9591 Formación en la Fe Católica : Coordinadoras: María C. Gutiérrez 916.383.6719 Aracely Narváez 916.383.6719 Ministerio de Comunión: Kelly & Irma Méndez 916.642.3109 Ministerio de la Palabra: María C. Gutiérrez 916.395.7219 Ministerios Servidores del Altar: Jóvenes Francisca Martínez 916.997.1568 – coordinadora de los niños Liliana. Ramírez 916.687-1712 Ministros de Hospitalidad: José Luis Sánchez 916.457.4713 Miguel Méndez 916.715.5413 Antonio Morales 916.230.9591 Magdiel Solís 510.938-6135 Ministerio de Música de Niños: Covadonga Barrón 916.670.9619 Ministerio de Música de Adultos: Ramiro Mendoza 916.670.5727 Vocaciones: Guadalupe Salinas 916.955.2150 Virgen de Guadalupe Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 Bautismos Diacono Ramírez 916.381.5200

Quiere unirse a nuestros diferentes ministerios, por que “Nuestro bautismo nos llama a compartir la misión de Cristo”. Si esta interesado favor de llamar a cualquier persona de los teléfonos de arriba de esta pagina.

MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS

Para mas información sobre estos eventos por favor comuníque-se con el Diacono Antonio Ramírez al (916) 381-5200.

UN TIEMPO PARA LAMENTAR La conmovedora descripción del sufrimiento hu-mano de la lectura del libro de Job hace eco de los gritos que tenemos escuchando del mundo desde la llegada del corona-virus. Lamentamos muchas perdidas: de vida y salud, de trabajo y seguridad, de libertad de estar con las personas que amamos. Se nos recuerda que muchos de los salmos son oraciones que lamentan que el mundo con frecuencia no es lo que debería de ser. En estos tiempos del coronavirus, nosotros, la Iglesia, primero estamos llamados devotamente a lamentarnos, a llorar con los que lloran y a dolernos por un mundo mejor. Nuestra oración puede recordarnos que, como Pablo describe en Romanos 8, toda la creación está gimien-do y el Espíritu Santo está gimiendo un sufrimiento comparti-do sin palabras. También vivimos en la promesa de Dios de transfor-mar nuestras lágrimas en alegría. Dios está dispuesto a traer la sanación al mundo, y nosotros somos los instrumentos de Dios para hacerlo. Para esta tarea traemos de Dios los dones de la creatividad, la iniciativa y la perseverancia. Que nuestro lamento nos recuerde la urgencia del trabajo de Dios a través de nosotros.

LIBERTAD DE SERVIR El primer capítulo del Evangelio de Marcos avanza rápido, así como Jesús inicia su ministerio avanzando. La primera escena del pasaje de hoy sucede tan rápido que es fácil perderse: Jesús cura a la suegra de Simón y tan pronto ella está sana empieza a servirles a Jesús y a sus discípulos. El Evangelio no menciona el nombre de ella sino solamente que era la suegra de Simón. Pero ella es la primera persona, una mujer, en el Evangelio de Marcos, que una vez curada por Jesús, responde explícitamente como discípula. Al estar curada está liberada para servir a Jesús y a los demás, pro-vocando una curación en muchos otros. A lo largo de los evangelios, las curaciones de Je-sús restauran la salud, la dignidad y un lugar en la comuni-dad. También son una llamada al servicio. La breve historia de Marcos destaca que Dios siempre está levantado a las personas y a las comunidades, sanadas de enfermedades, del pecado o de la tristeza, para que se unan al trabajo de sanación de Dios para los demá Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

BAUTISMOS

MINISTERIOS HISPANOS

La celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo, es el primer sába-do de cada mes a las 9:45 a.m., en la Iglesia Requisitos: Haber atendido los padres y padrinos a las platicas pre-Bautismales y traer comprobante si atendieron en otra pa-rroquia. Padrinos y Madrinas: Si son pareja, que estén casados en la Iglesia Católica, y haber recibido los Sacramentos de Ini-ciación Cristiana

CABALLEROS DE COLON

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Las clases Pre-Bautismales que son el último sábado del mes, de 3:45 Salón Parroquial NOTA: Para evitar distracciones, por favor no traiga niños. También es necesario que pase a la oficina parroquial a registrar el niño/niña que desean bautizar, antes de atender a las platicas pre-Bautismales, el horario de la oficina es 9:00 am a 4:00 pm. Las personas que vengan a clase deben presentar el recibo de la oficina.

CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES

Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 7 de febrero de 2021

El Señor puede contar el número de estrellas y llama a cada una por su nombre.

— Salmo 147 (146):4

Los Caballeros de Colón ahora están ultimando los planes para nuestro CRAB FEED 2021. Sí, aunque esta pandemia ha impactado la vida tal como la conocemos, los Caballeros han encontrado una forma creativa que le permitirá disfrutar de una comida muy abundante a un precio excelente. La CRAB FEED (alimentación de cangrejos) de este año se llevará a cabo en forma de Drive-Thru, lo que le permitirá llevar su comida a casa para disfrutarla con su familia. Hemos bajado el precio y estamos proporcionando una cantidad significativa de

alimentos para garantizar un valor fantástico para su compra. Este año, el precio se redujo a $ 40 por perso-na. La compra de cada boleto le proporcionará: DOS libras de cangrejo preparado cubierto con camarones; 1 pinta de sopa de almejas; Antipasta; Pan con mantequil-la; Utensilios, platos, servilletas y baberos, Además, por cada cuatro boletos comprados, recibirá una botella de vino blanco de cortesía. La compra de 10 entradas o más te dará derecho a dos botellas de Vino Blanco. El evento se llevará a cabo el sábado 27 de febrero de 2021. Los boletos saldrán a la venta el 4 de enero y se venderán hasta el domingo 14 de febrero de 2021. To-dos los boletos deben pagarse antes de esa fecha, ya que no se venderán boletos después de esa fecha.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada; Domingo de las Niños Exploradores Lunes: San Jerónimo Emiliani; Santa Josefina Bakhita; Jornada Mundial de Oración y Reflexión contra la Trata de Personas Miércoles: Santa Escolástica Jueves: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes; Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos Viernes: Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln; Año nuevo lunar (chino) 4719 Sábado: Santísima Virgen María

FIESTA DE LA FE

Ponerse de rodillas en la liturgia Siempre que hacemos uso de las palabras en un contexto de oración, sea personal o comunitaria, nuestro cuerpo les acompaña con alguna acción determinada. Mucho antes de que nos demos cuenta, el cuerpo ya revela nuestra oración misma. El arrodillarse tiene como connotación el reconocimiento de la grandeza divina y de la pequeñez humana; cabe mencionar que nuestra pequeñez no está orientada a la falta de valor, como si no valiésemos nada, sino más bien, a reconocer la gran-deza humana que nos viene de Dios, pues somos coro-nados de gloria y dignidad (Salmo 8). Asimismo, esta postura indica adoración a Dios, al misterio que es, no porque no podamos entenderlo, sino porque por más que lo entendemos, no agotamos su plenitud. Por otra parte, hay que reconocer que esta postura se adopta al pedir perdón, al hacer una súplica o agradecer un favor recibido. En un contexto hispano, se reconoce el cariño que hay por esta postura, sobre todo en el momento de la consagración, no obstante, también recuerda el sufri-miento al que nuestros pueblos han sido sometidos. La liturgia nos presenta una oportunidad para reivindicarnos ante la presencia de Dios, ante Dios mismo hecho pan, como lo han hecho miles de miembros de la Adoración Nocturna. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

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 precisa-mente 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 tan-tos 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 jun-to 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.

Primera lectura — Job declara que la vida en la tierra es monótona, miserable y triste (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). Salmo — Alaben al Señor, que sana los corazones quebrantados (Salmo 147 [146]). Segunda lectura — Pablo dice que no tienen otra alter-nativa sino la de predicar el Evangelio (1 Corintios 9:16-19, 22-23). Evangelio — Después de sanar a muchos enfermos y de expulsar a los demonios, Jesús predica la Buena Nueva (Marcos 1:29-39).

LECTURAS DE HOY

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24,

35c; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mc 1:40-45

SOBRE AMOR Si quieres ser amado, ama y sé amable. —Benjamin Franklin

COMENZAR DE NUEVO Si tuviera que empezar la vida de nuevo, querría que todo fuera igual. Sólo que abriría un poco más los ojos. —Jules Renard