The Ascension of the Lord May 8, 2016 God mounts his throne amid

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SATURDAY
Mass: 8:00 am
SUNDAY
Mass 8:00am
Confessions 9:15 am
until last penitent has
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The Ascension of the Lord
May 8, 2016
God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy;
the Lord, amid trumpet blasts.
— Psalm 47:6
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Mass: 7:30 am
WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that
Adoration of the Blessed they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth
Sacrament
(Acts 1:1-11).
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of
Confessions
joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47).
6:00-6:45 pm
Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his
right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or
Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23.
Gospel — As Jesus blessed his disciples he
parted from them and was taken up to heaven
(Luke 24:46-53).
MINISTRIES
Rev. Kenneth Nobrega
In Residence
Rev. Raphael Okitafumba
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Permanent Deacon
Elizabeth Oishi Comly
Parish Events
Coordinator
Baptism/Bautismos
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm
Lectors/Lectores
Remy Bravo Seay (English)
Erika Guerrero (Español)
Eucharistic Ministers
Tita Brodt (English)
Ruben Araujo ((Español)
Jubilee Year of Mercy
May 8, 2016 The Ascension of the Lord
As the liturgical year—and this Jubilee Year of Mercy—unfold, we reflect on what Jesus’
ascension meant for the first disciples and means now for us. Stay in Jerusalem, Jesus had
instructed, awaiting “the promise of the Father. In a few days you will be baptized with the
Holy Spirit. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to
the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:4–5, 8). Despite Jesus’ absence, they wait “with great joy . . . continually in the
temple praising God” (Luke 24:52–53). But as we join them, waiting and worshiping, the enduring challenge—
theirs and ours—is delivered by “two men in white” (Acts 1:10). In every age, disciples must stop looking at the
sky, head down the mountain, and go back into the world, “commissioned,” says Pope Francis, “to announce the
mercy of God, the beating heart of the Gospel,” inviting everyone to find “in our parishes, communities, associations and movements . . . wherever there are Christians . . . an oasis of mercy” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12). —Peter
Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
MASS READINGS
The readings for mass will be found on page 1079
of the hard-cover Blue Gather Book.
CONTINUALLY PRAISING GOD
In both the first reading and the Gospel we are told
about Christ’s glorious ascension into heaven. Paul’s letter
to the Ephesians reminds us that Christ has been seated at
God’s right hand in heaven, above every choir of angels.
There might be a temptation to stay at an awed distance
from Jesus Christ. However, the tone of today’s readings
is far from that temptation. The tone is exultant and the
message is urgent. We are to be his witnesses, and the
Gospel describes the first witnesses this way: “[W]ith
great joy . . . they were continually in the temple praising
God” (Luke 24:53).
How can we continually praise God? The answer can
be found in the second reading, in which Paul prays that
God will give us a “Spirit of wisdom and revelation” in
order to know Christ clearly (Ephesians 1:17). We cannot
stand at a distance. We are to be enlightened and empowered.Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The Second Vatican Council decreed that the devotional life of the Church should be examined and reformed
with an eye towards expressing Easter faith. This encouragement for creativity has deep roots in our tradition, and
some attempts at reform show great promise. One of the
great treasures in our devotional repertoire is a familiar
feature of Lent: the Way of the Cross. The faithful walk a
path recalling the events of Christ’s passion, a contemplative experience increasingly enriched these days by scripture and song. There are fourteen stations in the usual configuration, although in recent years, a fifteenth station of
the Empty Tomb has been added. Why stop there? Why
not develop a similar journey structured on the theme of
the appearances of the Risen Lord?
Over the last decade, a Via Lucis, or “Way of Light,”
has developed as a companion to the Via Crucis. It has
been celebrated at the Vatican and is catching on elsewhere. There are fourteen stations, beginning with the
Women Carrying Spices to the Tomb, continuing with the
familiar appearances of the Lord at Emmaus, the Upper
Room, the shore of Tiberias. The journey ends with stations recalling the apostles’ wait with Mary for the advent
of the Spirit, and with Pentecost. This is fertile ground
indeed for the genius of artists, musicians, preachers, and
liturgists. This is a living example of how many of our
traditions are born to fill a great spiritual need, and spread
to every corner of the Church. It may even come soon to a
church near you. Maybe next Eastertime!
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
MOTHER LOVE
There is only one pretty child
in the world, and every
mother has it.
—Chinese proverb
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Mass gift offering collection for
May 1, 2016
$8,875.00 is the weekly gift offering amount needed in
order to properly sustain and operate our beautiful parish
church of St. Joseph the Worker Church. Last Sunday,
May 1st, only 24.75% of our parish goal was offered for
the support of our parish church:
8:00am Mass: $837.04
9:30am Mass: $712.60
11:00am Mass: $649.37
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Total:
$2,199.01
“Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be”
(Matthew 6:21)
Second Collection this Sunday
The weekend of May 8, all parishes will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This
collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs, so
please be generous in this collection.
Wednesday Evening Holy Hour,
Confessions and Rosary Prayer Group
Wednesday, May 11th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 – 7:00 pm with
Confessions available from 6:00 – 6:45 pm.
Rosary & Devotion Prayer Group meets at 7:00 pm following the Holy Hour. – All are welcome.
The Community of Sant’ Egidio will be
meeting on Thursday, May 12th, at 7:00pm.
All are welcome!
Ordination Anniversary
Fr. David Link will be celebrating his 25th Anniversary
Mass of priesthood ordination at St. Margaret Mary on
May 22nd at 12:30pm Mass (Tridentine Rite Mass).
All are welcome.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; Mother’s Day;
World Communications Day
Tuesday: St. Damien de Veuster
Thursday: Ss. Ner eus and Achilleus; St. Pancr as
Friday: Our Lady of Fatima
Saturday: St. Matthias
May
Mass Intentions
Sun
08
Mon
Tue
Thur
Sat
09
10
12
14
8:00am
9:30am
11:00am
7:30am
7:30am
7:30am
8:00am
(Requested By)
+Sofia & Alberto (The Jayan Family)
+Catherine Brandon (Legion of Mary)
SJW Parishioners
+Reyes Liboon (Citas Guzman)
+Maurice Goode Jr. (Citas Guzman)
Al Garcia -Birthday (Teresa Price)
Helen Price (Cliff Price)
La Ascensión del Señor
8 de mayo de 2016
Dios asciende entre clamaciones,
el Señor, al son de trompetas.
— Salmo 47 (46):6
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Jesús les dice a los discípulos que recibirán el poder del Espíritu Santo (Hch 1:1-11).
Salmo — Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono
(Salmo 47 [46]).
Segunda lectura — Que el Padre de la gloria del Espíritu
de sabiduría y revelación (Efesios 1:17-23) o Hebreos 9:24
-28; 10:19-23.
Evangelio — Los discípulos fueron testigos de todos los
sucesos de la vida de Cristo. (Lucas 24:46-53).
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
La Ascensión del Señor
Al ir transcurriendo este Año
Litúrgico —y este Año Jubilar de la
Misericordia—, reflexionamos en lo
que significó para los primeros
discípulos y lo que ahora significa
para nosotros. Quédense en Jerusalén, lo ordenó Jesús, a
que “esperaran la promesa del Padre . . . , ustedes serán
bautizados con el Espíritu Santo dentro de pocos días . . . ,
cuando el Espíritu Santo venga sobre ustedes; serán mis
testigos en Jerusalén, en toda Judea y Samaria, y hasta los
confines de la tierra” (Hechos 1:4–5,8). Pese a la ausencia
física de Jesús, ellos esperan “con gran alegría . . . orando
continuamente en el Templo” (Lucas 24:52–53). Pero nosotros al unirnos a ellos, esperando y orando, enfrentamos
los desafíos —los suyos y los nuestros— que nos dan “dos
hombres vestidos en blanco” (Hechos 1:10). En cada
época, los discípulos deben dejar de mirar al cielo y
dirigirse al monte y de regreso al mundo, dice el Papa
Francisco, con “la misión de anunciar la misericordia de
Dios, corazón palpitante del Evangelio”, invitando a cada
persona a encontrar “en nuestras parroquias, en las comunidades, en las asociaciones y movimientos, en fin,
dondequiera que haya cristianos, cualquiera debería poder
encontrar un oasis de misericordia” (Misericordiae Vultus,
12).—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con
permiso.
AMOR DE MADRE
Hay una sola criatura hermosa
en el mundo, y es la de cada
madre. —Proverbio chino
CREDO DE UN JARDINERO
Se está más cerca del corazón de Dios en un jardín
que en cualquier otro lugar de la tierra.
—Anónimo
ANUNCIOS
San José Obrero
Colección Dominguera del 1 de mayo 2016
$8,875 es la cantidad semanal de ofrenda sacrificial
necesaria para sostener adecuadamente, operar y mejorar nuestr a histór ica iglesia par r oquial de San J osé
Obrero. Nuestras colecciones semanales dominicales representan, en parte, nuestra ofrenda personal, individual de
sacrificio regalados hacia Dios. El pasado domingo, 1 de
mayo, solamente recibimos el 24.75% de ofrecimiento
para el mantenimiento de nuestra iglesia:
Misa de
8:00 am: $837.04
9:30 am: $712.60
11:00 am: $649.37
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Total: $2,199.01
"Donde está tu Tesoro, allí también estará tu corazón."
(Mateo 6:21)
La segunda colecta de este domingo
Este fin de semana del 8 de mayo, habrá una colección
para la Campaña de Comunicación Católica en todas las
iglesias de la Diócesis. Estos fondos ayudan para la
enriquecer la comunicación del evangelio por los medios
conocidos como la televisión, radio, podcast y periódicos.
Mitad de todo los fondos se quedaran en nuestra Diócesis
para ayudar a los centros locales. Por favor sean caritativos durante esa colección.
Miércoles Hora Santa, Confesiones, y Grupo
de Oración con Rosario
Continuamos el miércoles, 11 de mayo con la Adoración
del Santísimo de 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. y
confesiones de 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
La Comunidad de Sant' Egidio
La Comunidad de Sant' Egidio se reunirá el jueves, 12 de
mayo a las 7 p.m. Todos son bienvenidos.
25 Aniversario Ordenación Sacerdotal
El Padre David Link que nos ayuda a celebrar las misas de
vez en cuando, celebrara su 25 aniversario de su ordenación sacerdotal en la iglesia de St. Margaret Mary el
22 de mayo a las 12:30 p.m. La misa será Tridentine.
Todos son bienvenidos.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Séptimo Domingo de Pascua;
Día de las Madres;
Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales
Martes: San Damiano José de Veuster
Jueves: Santos Ner eo y Aquileo; san Pancr acio
Viernes: Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Sábado: San Matías, apóstol
EL PUNTO
Amor es el dedo que apunta hacia Dios.
—Anónimo
Prayer of Pope
Francis for the
Jubilee
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the
heavenly Father,
and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.
Show us your face and we will be saved.
Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew
from being enslaved by money;
the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things;
made Peter weep after his betrayal,
and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the
words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman:
“If you knew the gift of God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father,
of the God who manifests his power above all by
forgiveness and mercy:
let the Church be your visible face in the world, its
Lord risen and glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be
clothed in weakness
in order that they may feel compassion for those in
ignorance and error:
let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us
with its anointing,
so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of
grace from the Lord,
and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm,
may bring good news to the poor,
proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed,
and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live
and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for
ever and ever.
Amen.
Oración de
Papa
Francisco
Señor Jesucristo,
tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el
Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve,
lo ve también a Él.
Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.
Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a
Mateo de la esclavitud del dinero;
a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar la
felicidad solamente en una creatura;
hizo llorar a Pedro luego de la traición,
y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido.
Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como
propia la palabra que dijiste a la samaritana:
¡Si conocieras el don de Dios!
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible,
del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre
todo con el perdón y la misericordia:
haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro
visible de Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso.
Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran
revestidos de debilidad para que sientan sincera
compasión por los que se encuentran en la
ignorancia o en el error:
haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se
sienta esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su
unción para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea
un año de gracia del Señor y tu Iglesia pueda, con
renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los
pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y
oprimidos y restituir la vista alos ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre
de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el
Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los
siglos.
Amén.
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