MASS INTENTIONS May 15, 2016 INTENCIÓNES PARA LAS MISAS Saturday, May 14, 2016 5:00 PM Belle Barra (D) By Ben Barra & Family Saturday, May 21, 2016 5:00 PM Francisca Garcia (D) By Eliza Leal & Family Sunday, May 15, 2016 8:00 AM Joseph N. Silveira (D) By Mary C. Silveira Sunday, May 22, 2016 8:00 AM John Sepeda (D) By Hope Sepeda 9:30 AM SPANISH MASS Thomas Silveira (D) 9:30 AM Jose y Ma. de Jesus Ramirez (D) By Mary C. Silveira Por Hijos y Hijas PRO POPOLO PRO POPOLO 11:00 AM Jesus & Pedro Rodriguez (D) HOLY GHOST FESTA De Eugenio Rodriguez Familia 11:30 AM Brad Machado (L) By Kathi Woodward WEEKDAY MASSES 7:30 AM WEEKDAY MASSES 7:30 AM Monday, May 23, 2016 Rev.Msgr.E. James Petersen (D) Monday, May 16, 2016 By St. Jude Parish Melvin Coelho (D) By Teresa Beshwate Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Ilene Honey (L) Tuesday, May 17, 2016 By Correia Family Patty Negrete (D) By Dolores Negrete Wednesday, May 25, 2016 No Mass Wednesday, May 18, 2016 No Mass Thursday May 26, 2016 John Sepeda (D) Thursday, May 19, 2016 By Fred/Maxine Machado James G. Mamasian (L) PENTECOST SUNDAY “And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.” Pentecost fulfilled this promise. The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and nothing was ever the same again. This event is often referred to as the “birthday” of the church. It took Pentecost--and the power of the Spirit--to embolden the apostles to begin their ministry of preaching and baptizing. Conversions began to happen and the early church began to grow. And all of this took place without Jesus’ earthly presence among them. This is one of the most encouraging elements of the practice of our Christian faith. We believe that through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us and empowers us. We believe that even though we never walked with Jesus and the apostles, we are nonetheless accompanied by the same Spirit who is always available to us! We only need to stir up this Spirit within our souls by praying sincerely, “Come, Holy Spirit!” The special hymn of today’s feast, called the sequence, does just this. It also expresses well the package of “benefits” that come from the presence of the Advocate among us: “You, of comforters the best; You, the soul’s most welcome guest; Sweet refreshment here below; In our labor, rest most sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe.” And not only do we receive these personal blessings, but the Church herself also receives a tremendous gift. As Jesus said, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit... will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” It is only through this divine guidance from on high that the Church has the power and privilege to teach and guide us who are still here below. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 15, 2016 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/Rom 8:8-17 or Friday, May 27, 2016 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 orJn 20:19-23 Happy Birthday Ben Barra (L) Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mk 9:14-29 By Family Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-11, 23/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-11/Mk 9:38-40 We pray for our parishioners who are sick and Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-20/Mk 9:41-50 home-bound in convalescent homes, in hospitals. Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12/Mk 10:1-12 Please pray that God gives them strength, Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-3, 8/Mk 10:13-16 courage, and patience. Next Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 Oremos por todo aquellas que estan enfermos, en asilos y hospitales. Friday, May 20, 2016 Antonio Areias (D) By Meneses Family. Oremos para que Dios les de fuerza, confianza y paciencia. Second Collection/Segunda Colecta Catholic Charities/Caridades Catolicas Last week’s collection/ Colecta de la semana pasada $3,282.50 Religious Education/Religiosa Educacion $885.00 Next week’s collection/Proxima semana colecta: Maintenance & Repair/Mantenemiente & Reparaciones Thank you for your continued generosity. Mil gracias que Dios bendiga por su generosidad. LAS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA DEL 15 DE MAYO DE 2016 Domingo: Hch 2, 1-11/Sal 104, 1. 24. 29-31. 34/Rom 8, 8-17 o 1 Cor 12, 3-7. 12-13/Jn 14, 15-16. 23-26 o Jn 20, 19-23 Lunes: Sant 3, 13-18/Sal 19, 8-10. 15/Mc 9, 14-29 Martes: Sant 4, 1-10/Sal 55, 7-11. 23/Mc 9, 30-37 Miércoles: Sant 4, 13-17/Sal 49, 2-3. 6-11/Mc 9, 38-40 Jueves: Sant 5, 1-6/Sal 49, 14-20/Mc 9, 41-50 Viernes: Sant 5, 9-12/Sal 103, 1-4. 8-9. 11-12/Mc 10, 1-12 Sábado: Sant 5, 13-20/Sal 141, 1-3. 8/Mc 10, 13-16 Domingo siguiente: Prov 8, 22-31/Sal 8, 4-9/Rom 5, 1-5/Jn 16, 12-15 WELCOME! The CPDES Holy Ghost 88th Annual Portuguese Celebration is present at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass. Sopas will be served at the CPDES Hall after mass. An auction will be held immediately after lunch. Evening dinner served at 7 pm with a dance following. Everyone is invited. There is no cost for the event. Donations are welcomed. SANTO TORIBIO CELEBRATION You are invited to join in the festivities on May 29, 2016 as the MEMIs celebrate the 4th Anniversary of Santo Toribio. Mass will be celebrated. Fun and entertainment for all! Mexican food, raffle, games, and music. The Committee welcomes the community. SINGLE SENIORS MAY LUNCHEON Join Immanuel Lutheran’s Brunch Bunch for a no host meal and fellowship. When: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:30 am. Where: Max’s Brunch House Cafe, 1957 High Street, Selma. RSVP Marie Johansen 834-2109. Be sure to call for a reservation. MASS TIME CHANGE For this Sunday only, the 9:30 am Mass will be the Spanish Mass. The Holy Ghost Festa Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am. CATHOLIC CHARITIES The second Collection today is for Catholic Charities. For every $1.00 that is donated, 90 cents goes directly back to programs and services for those in need. We need your help. Please give generously to change a life today. CONGRATULATIONS! FIRST COMMUNION CLASS Sebastian Arellano, Myla Blanco, Josiana Dias, Rachael Erickson, Ezabella Garcia, Juliana Hernandez, Robert Kenney III, Stephanie Loera Romero, Jacob Martinez, Estevan Manzo, Julia Miranda, Richard Nunez, Lynna Pineda, Eliseo Quiroz, Elyse Reinaga, Jocelyn Robles, Alene Rodriguez Orozco, Camila Rodriguez Orozco, Monica Rodriguez Romero, Cole Roth, Francisco Segovia III, Savannah Segovia, Obrian Sierra, Rylie Steele, and Norah Uribe. The disciples of Jesus made bold proclamations through the promptings of the Spirit. What is the Spirit prompting you to do? Be courageous and act on it! Acts 2:1-11 DOMINGO DE PENTECOSTÉS Hoy la Iglesia proclama y alaba a una voz. ¡Ven, espíritu Santo, y enciéndenos en el fuego de tu amor! Deja en nosotros tus siete sagrados dones. Don de “sabiduría”, para que encontremos sabor a las cosas de Dios. Don de “entendimiento”, para entender mejor lo que es verdadero y lo que es falso. Don de “ciencia”, para que veamos lo bueno del mundo. Don de “consejo”, para que sepamos siempre actuar acorde a tu voluntad. Don de “piedad”, para saber amar Dios como Padre y a Jesús como Hijo. Don de “temor de Dios”, para saber alejarnos de las cosas que lo ofenden. Don de “fortaleza”, para ser verdaderos discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo y sus testigos dando testimonio de su resurrección. ¿Qué don pides al Espíritu Santo? Imaginas que estás en el cenáculo reunido con todos. ¿Que ves, que escuchas, que respondes? El comienzo de la predicación de Jesús en la sinagoga fue sellado por el don del Espíritu. “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí” (Lc 4, 18). Ahora, al comienzo de la Iglesia con los apóstoles y la Virgen Maria, todos reunidos en un mismo lugar, da comienzo la predicación y testimonio de ellos sellados con la efusión del Espíritu. Viento, fuego y don de lenguas son símbolos que nos ayudan a identificar al Espíritu Santo. Agradecemos y alabamos a Dios en esta Eucaristía por este tiempo de Pascua y por enviarnos su Espíritu, que sus siete sagrados dones sean dados a muchas personas en sus comunidades para que podamos cada día vivir mejor como hijos e hijas de Dios, siendo fieles seguidores del Señor resucitado. POR FAVOR, NO CHICLE ADENTRO O AFUERA DE LA IGLESIA SPECIAL SPEAKER, BUD WELCH Bud Welch lost his daughter, Julie Marie, in the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma Federal Building. He wll speak Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 pm at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno. Free and open to the public. Don’t miss this powerful story of his struggle to regain his footing after this incredible blow to his heart. HEALING RETREAT August 19-21, 2016 “Mercy of Jesus Christ” at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers, CA. Cost: $195 per person double occupancy. Questions, call Ben or Christy 559-824-0732. MARIAN EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE September 23-25, 2016 Cost $50 adult September 24th Youth Conference. Inspiring speakers, praise and worship music, lunch, and more! Ramada Wyndham Hotel by the Airport in Fresno. Registraton $25/Youth 1217/includes lunch. More info: 559-271-1248 or 559-824-0732. LUMEN CHRISTI AWARD Mr. Jim Grant, Diocesan Director of Social Justice Ministry and KNXT Host/Producer has been nominated for this year’s Lumen Christi Award. To cast a vote for Jim Grant, go to https://www.catholicextension.org CAMBIO TIEMPO DE MISA Domingo 15 de mayo la misa en español es a las 9:30 am. La misa de 11:30 am es para la festa portuguesa de Espiritu Santo. Despues de misa, todos son invitados la salon CPDES para la festa. 4° ANIVERSARIO DE SANTO TORIBIO Te invitamos a participar este 29 de mayo al 4° Aniversario de Santo Toribio Romo Patrono de los migrantes. Habrá Misa, antojitos Mexicanos, rifa, musica y diversion, no faltes. Atentemente: Comite de Centro Migrante Santo Toribio Romo. TALLER La Diocesis de Fresno y el Ministerio de Vida Familiar, invitan al Taller de Comunicacion Familiar 2016. De dos dias en la Iglesia de San Joaquin en Madera: 28 y 29 de Mayo de 8 am a las 4 de la tarde. Habra misa el domingo. Donacion $25 por persona. Mas informacion, llame Marian A. Martinez: 559-564-3974. Email marina3277@att.net RETIRO 5 y 7 de agosto - Retiro de Formacion para mesas de Coordinacion de Pastoral Juvenil. Informacion, llame Brenda Noriega 488-7474. CLINICA HOLY CROSS Se proporciona cuidado Medical y limitado Dental gratis de la clinica Holy Cross en la Casa Poverello, 412 F Street, Fresno. Llame 442-4108 para obtener el horario servicios dental por las mañanas. Lunes a viernes. Servicios de 12:45 a 4:30 pm diario. Los servicios son basados en el que primero llega, primero se atiende. Ven Espiritu Santo, llena los corazones de los fieles y enciende en ellos el fuego de tu amor. Envia trabajodores a tu viña. Que algunos de nuestros fieles elijan servirte al hacerse sacredotes, hermanos o hermanas religiosas. Juan 20:19-23