Weekly Bulletin

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Cuarto Domingo de Pascua

April 25, 2010

Pastor’s Letter Mass Schedule

Weekly Calendar Faith Formation News

...and more!

Sacred Heart Parish 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1959

Parish E-mail: scrhrtchurch@sbcglobal.net Parish website: www.shsalinas.org Youth website: myspace.com/sacredheartsalinas School website: www.shschool.com

Una nota del Párroco

Note From the Pastor

Dear friends, The power to forgive is the first gift the Risen Lord gives the disciples ... after he wishes them peace. "If you forgive sins, they are forgiven. If you retain them, they are retained." It is narrow thinking to suppose this is just about the institution of the sacrament of Penance (confession). The truth is, all Christian who have been given the Holy Spirit are now empowered ... to forgive others from their heart. This is huge! If we forgive others ... what a relief. If we retain the sins of others ... where do you think they are retained? IN US! So ... for heaven's sake come to Cislini Hall at 6:45 PM for food and music, and to catch your breath. Then let the Spirit guide you to a meditation on the importance of forgiving ... and maybe some "how-to's." Peace and All Good! PS The Mission runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday --- with the last day being a special Mass for reconciliation.

Queridos amigos,

El poder de perdonar es el primer regalo que el Señor Resucitado da a los discípulos... después de que él les desea la paz. "Si ustedes perdonan los pecados, seran perdona-dos. Si ustedes los retienen, seran retenidos".

El pensamiento restringido supone que esto es solo la institución del sacramento de la Reconciliacion (confesión).

La verdad es que todo Cristiano a quien se le ha dado el Espíritu Santo ahora tiene el poder de perdonar a otros con su corazón. ¡Esto es inmenso! Si perdonamos a otros... que alivio. ¿Si retenemos los pecados de otros... dónde piensa usted que son reteni-dos? ¡EN NOSOTROS!

Entonces... por amor de Dios venga al salón Cislini a las 6:45 PM para compartir co-mida y música, y para recuperar su respiración. Permita que el Espíritu lo guíe a una meditación en la importancia de perdonar... y acaso el "cómo hacerlo."

¡Paz y Todo Bueno!

PD La Misión se llevara a cabo el lunes, martes y miércoles --- con una misa especial por la reconciliación el último día.

PARISH DIRECTORY

Parish Office Main Office 424-1959 Parish Office Fax 424-0788 Office Hours: M, T, TH, F / 9 am-5 pm W / 1-7 pm E-Mail: scrhrtchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: www.shsalinas.org

Clergy Fr. Michael Miller, Pastor 424-1959 Fr. Luis Fernando Orozco, 424-1959 Parochial Vicar Deacon Rick Gutierrez 424-1959 Deacon Doug Winston 424-1959

Faith Formation…

Family Mary Scattini 772-8229 English Faith Formation Coordinator José Luis Medina 772-8218 Spanish Faith Formation Coordinator & Liturgist

Youth Ministry David Balch 809-5262 Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator E-Mail: davidbalch@gmail.com

RCIA Bob Stewart, English 758-6433

RICA Ma. Livier Jimenez, Spanish 578-3934

Sacred Heart School 123 W. Market St., Salinas 771-1310 Website: www.shschool.com

Jennifer Dean, Principal Denise Chapman, Vice Principal Robin Neff, Vice Principal

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 26 Stone St., Salinas 775-0545 M & F/9:00 - 11:00 am

Office Staff Arlala K. Sheppard 424-1959 Finance Manager Raquel Cantu 424-1959 Office Manager/Secretary Silvia Isassy, Secretary 424-1959 Jacque Rodriguez 772-8230 Communications Coordinator Bulletin Editor E-Mail: sacredheartparishbulletin@hotmail.com

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 7:15 am Audrey Garcia 9:00 am Consuelo Valdez 11:00 am Marie Holaday 1:00 pm Maria Santos Marin (MM) 5:00 pm Anselmo Chua (MM) 7:00 pm Ramiro Rubio (INT) (MM)

MONDAY, APRIL 26 7:00 pm James/Barbara Contos (MM) 12:15 pm Gerardo Rubio (INT) (LFO)

TUESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00 am People of the Parish (MM) 12:15 pm Rafael Farfan (INT) (MM)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 7:00 am End Gang Violence (MM) 12:15 pm Yisel Rubio (INT) (MM) 7:00 pm Parish Priests (LFO)

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 7:00 am Respect Life (LFO) 12:15 pm The Souls in Purgatory (LFO) 7:00 pm Jose Luis/Maria Guadalupe Mandujano (LFO)

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 7:00 am Alfredo Pombo (LFO) 12:15 pm Fr. Tom Agar (MM)(LFO)

SATURDAY, MAY 1 7:30 am Jeffrey/Chona’s Wedding (INT) (LFO) 5:00 pm Xavier Mirandette (MM) 7:00 pm Pablo Gomez (LFO)

SUNDAY, MAY 2 7:15 am Reynaldo Mercado (LFO) 9:00 am SH April Burials (MM) 11:00 am Maria Caronia (MM) 1:00 pm Oscar/Ciro Betancourt (LFO) 5:00 pm Matilde Mercado (MM) 7:00 pm Rosa Inez Ibarra (LFO)

MM – Fr. Michael J. Miller LFO– Fr. Luis Fernando Orozco RG – Deacon Rick Gutiérrez DW – Deacon Doug Winston

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK MEM-BERS OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY AND

FOR THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM If you know of someone that would like to receive Communion at home, please call Cath-erine O’Brien, 758-1797.

HAGAMOS ORACIÓN POR LOS ENFERMOS DE NUESTRA

COMUNIDAD Y también por los que cuidan de ellos. Si quie-ren que se les lleve la comunión o quieren confesarse, hable con Connie al 975-4288 o a la oficina de la Parroquia 424-1959.

Prayer / Worship / Mass / Treasure

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Wednesday: St. Louis Mary de Montfort; St. Peter Chanel Thursday: St. Catherine of Siena Friday: St. Pius V; Arbor Day Saturday: St. Joseph the Worker; First Saturday Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Pascua; Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones Miércoles: San Luis María Grignon de Monfort; San Pedro Chanel Jueves: Santa Catalina de Siena Viernes: San Pío V; Día del Árbol Sábado: San José, Obrero; Primer sábado Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Pascua

READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14; or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3; Mt 13:54-58 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a; 34-35

Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Apo 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14; o (para el memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3; Mt 13:54-58 Domingo: Hch 14:21-27; Apo 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a; 34-35

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Time and Talent …. Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejection and joyful acceptance of the message that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reac-tions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the re-ward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

Plate collections so far in 2008-2009: $413,251 Plate collections so far in 2009-2010: $386,280

(Our fiscal year goes from September 1 to August 31.)

COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK / COLECTA SEMANAL

Plate Collection ............................................... $ 7,301.02 Electronic Giving (total donors - 104) ..................... 844.31 Thursday/Friday ..................................................... 229.49 Catholic Home Missions Appeal ............................. 561.00 Donation for Fr. Lidio Limon’s Parish ................. 4,017.00

WELCOME! Our warmest welcome to all who worship with us. If you would like to join our parish community, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to our Parish Office: 22 Stone Street, Salinas, California 93901

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestra más calurosa bienvenida a todas las personas que junto con nosotros alaban a Dios. Agra-decemos su participación. Si usted desea unirse a nuestra comunidad parroquial, por favor llene esta forma y deposítela en la canasta de los donativos, o envíela por correo, a nuestra Oficina Parroquial: 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA 93901

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New Parishioner/Nuevo en la Parroquia New Address/ Nuevo Dirección New Phone No./Nuevo Teléfono Send Sun. Envelopes/Envie Sobres Moving-Remove Name/Borrar Nombre Send Electronic Giving Form/Mandar Forma Electronica

Faith Formation …

•Kindergarten through 8th Grade •Up to date, engaging curriculum which meets and exceeds CA

State standards •Experienced caring staff •Enrichment programs: Technology, Music, Art, Spanish, Sports,

Field Trips, Student Council •WCEA/WASC Accredited

Sacred Heart School 123 W. Market St., Salinas (831) 771-1310 • www.shschool.com Student applications of any religion, race, color, and national or ethnic origin are accepted.

TEEN NEWS... myspace.com/sacredheartsalinas

•Youth Mass at 5:00 pm every Sunday •Confirmation Sessions every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center

•Confirmation Ceremony will be Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

MINISTERIO JUVENIL Y LITURGIA

TEEN NOTICIAS... •Junta de Jóvenes (inglés/español) viernes de 7:00-9:00 p.m.

En el Centro Juvenil Cislini •Misa de Jóvenes todos los domingos en inglés a las 5:00

p.m. y en español a las 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia.

Faith Formation Continued ...

Other Info …

EVENTS IN OUR PARISH

SUNDAY: SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR 04-25-2010 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TUESDAY: PERPETUAL HELP 04-27-2010 NOVENA PRAYERS: After 7:00 AM Mass & before 12:15 PM Prayer Service THURSDAY: ADORATION OF THE 04-29-2010 BLESSED SACRAMENT: after 7:00 AM Mass until 12:00 NOON and 5:00-7:00 PM SUNDAY: SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR 05-02-2010 FAMILY FAITH FORMATION (Religious Education)

¿QUÉ PASA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA?

DOMINGO: COLECTA ESPECIAL 04-25-2010 PARA EL MATENIMIENTO

DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA MARTES: NOVENA A Ntra. Sra. 04-27-2010 DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO Después de la Misa de 7:00AM y antes de la Servicio de 12:15 PM JUEVES: ADORACIÓN AL 04-29-2010 SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO: Después de la Misa de 7:00 AM hasta las 12:00 del medio día y de 5:00 a 7:00 PM DOMINGO: COLECTA ESPECIAL 05-02-2010 PARA LA EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

I-HELP INTERFAITH HOMELESS EMERGENCY LODGING PROGRAM Dear Parishioners, for the month of April – jeans (new or used). Please bring items to the Parish Office (mark for I-Help). Give what you can afford. God will bless you for your kindness.

THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN CEMETERY Holds a Mass in memory of the faithful departed on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Priests of Sacred Heart and Madonna del Sasso take turns to celebrate this Mass. Sacred Heart’s turn will be on May 1. For more info, please call 449-5890.

EL CEMENTERIO REINA DEL CIELO (QUEEN OF HEAVEN) - Se celebra una Misa en memoria de los fieles difuntos el primer sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 AM. Los Sacerdotes del Sagrado Corazón y Madonna del Sasso se turnan para celebrar esta Misa. El 1 de Mayo el turno de Sagrado Corazón. Para más información favor llamar al 449-5890. THANK YOU! - On Behalf of the Vocational Program of our Indian Parish of Santiago Apostol in Ve-

racruz … THANK YOU VERY MUCH Fr. Mike and the faithful people of Sacred Heart Parish for your generosity, for your spiritual and economical support. May God bless you always. Sincerely, Fr. Lidio

STEWARDSHIP REVERSE GIVING PROJECT - This weekend, the Craft Fair/Bake Sale for the reverse giving project will be held in the Parish Hall from 8 AM - 3 PM. A wide variety of goods was displayed at the Fair last Nov. Come and find out what our talented fellow parishioners are doing this time. Some items mentioned are: vegetable plants, ready to plant in your garden, a raffle for a hand-knit afghan, many other handmade crafts, tamales, cream puffs, various other foods and yes, we will have coffee, as suggested. Even if you aren't selling anything, please come and support the event. If you have any questions, please call Peggy Simmons, 758-8817 or Mary Gallo, 757-7426.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT 686 - Summer Salad Bar and Bingo on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:30 a.m., Madonna del Sasso, Michael Cross Hall, Price: $10.00. RSVP: please contact Leslie Clinton at 443-3833 or Denise Ambrosini at 442-1904.

YOUNG ADULT FAITH SHARING - Meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Office. In April we will be studying the Letter to the Romans. April 28: The Duties of Christians (Romans 12:1-16:27)

PARISH MISSION - The Parish Mission , “Called to Forgive,” will be on April 26-28, Monday-Wednesday. Each night will go from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and consist of praise and worship, a main talk, a witness talk, and benediction. The focus of the nights will be on reconciliation - - to each other and to our community. We hope you can join us!

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL - Thank you for your support of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Because of your generosity, the Appeal will be able to provide funding for evangelization, religious education, youth ministry, and other essential services in poor dioceses. You have made a difference for the Church in the United States by strengthening the Church at home. To learn more about how your money is making a difference through Catholic Home Missions, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

¡Muchas gracias por apoyar el Llamado para las Misiones Católicas! Gracias a su generosidad, el Llamado podrá proporcionar fondos para la evangelización, educación religiosa, pastoral juvenil y otros servicios básicos a las diócesis más pobres. Usted ha hecho una diferencia en la Iglesia en Estados Unidos fortale-ciendo la Iglesia en casa. Para informarse más sobre la manera en que su donativo está haciendo la diferen-cia por medio de las Misiones Católicas, por favor visite www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - Thursday, May 6, 2010, 59th Annual Observance, PRAYER For Such A Time As This. Gather with the faith community to pray for Salinas and the nation. Thursday, May 6th, Noon, on the steps of City Hall, at the corner of Lincoln and Gabilan. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Clergy Council.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! - Bishop Richard Garcia announces trips in June 2010 to visit impris-oned parents at the CA Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo and CTF and SVSP in Soledad. Get on the Bus, an organization “uniting children with their mothers and fathers in prison” needs volunteers to help give children in need a positive lifetime memory and hope and healing to families. Saturday June 19, 2010, 11 buses will be bringing children from all over the state to visit their fathers at CTF and SVSP in Soledad, an annual event at no cost to the children and their caregivers. If you are interested in being a volunteer please join us at the Sacred Heart Parish Office on Thursday April 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Blue Room or contact Lori Panziera at 831.595.1995 or lori@getonthebus.us or for more information please visit www.getonthebus.us

MANDATORY FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING - Attendance of parents required as stated in the Family Faith Formation Guidelines. Sunday, May 2, 1010 in the Parish Hall at 9:15 a.m. We will all attend the 11:00 a.m. Mass afterward as a group. Please bring a breakfast item (donuts, bagels and cream cheese, cut fruit or pastries) to share with 10 other people. We will provide drinks, plates, cups, silverware and napkins.

SACRED HEART ALTAR SOCIETY’S THIRD ANNUAL TAKE-OUT CHICKEN BARBE-CUE - Will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010. $10.00 for 1/2 a chicken, beans, salad and rolls. Pick-up 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the school playground. Tickets will be sold this Sunday after the morn-ing Masses in the Parish Hall. Tickets will also be available at the Parish Office. The day of the BBQ we will have a Produce Booth with locally grown vegetables.

16th Annual Bishop’s Golf Tournament and Auction Dinner - Friday, May 7, 2010, Rancho Cañada Golf Club, Carmel. Come have fun and invest in a great cause - Children! Come play golf in beautiful Carmel Valley and enjoy a wonderful auction dinner and awards presentation. If you don’t have a team, we’ll place you on one! If you don’t play golf, come for the auction dinner. $190 per golfer & $60 per non-golfer. All proceeds go directly to the Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Fund. The students who will receive these funds are among those with the greatest need in the four counties of the Monterey Diocese: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and San Luis Obispo. Download the registration form at www.dioceseofmonterey.org (see “Events”) or contact Mimi Schwertfeger at Catholic Schools (831) 373-1608; schools@dioceseofmonterey.org There are also many opportunities for sponsorship and donations!

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Bilingual Confessions): Friday: 12:15 pm; Friday: 6:00 pm Penance service (Please arrive on time to share the opening rite.) BAPTISM (Children): Please come to the Parish Office (with a copy of your child’s birth certificate) to receive information about preparation and scheduling. MARRIAGE: Preparation should begin at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Parish Office during office hours for an appointment with the priest. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Every Wednesday at 12:15 pm, or by appointment. HOSPITALIZED/HOMEBOUND: Please notify the Parish Office if you would like Holy Communion.

Liturgical Schedule

Saturday: 7:30 am, 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday: 7:15 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm (English) 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am and 12:15 pm (English) Monday: 2:00 pm (Latin) Wednesday: 7:00 pm (Spanish) Thursday: 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Devotions: Tuesday: Perpetual Help Novena Prayers After 7:00 AM Mass and Before 12:15 PM Mass Wednesday: Sacrament of the Sick 12:15 pm, or by appointment Thursday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday: Sacred Heart Novena Prayers before the 12:15 pm Mass

Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010 …