St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 465-5503 ● FAX (909) 465-1683 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

E-mail: info@sptacc.org ● Web site: sptacc.org

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We, the people of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Faith Community, Baptized into Jesus Christ, formed by Word and Sacrament, and Empowered by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Seek to be a visible sign of God’s love. We seek to build the Kingdom of God by: Using our unique gifts to minister to one another, Welcoming all and caring for those in need, Teaching our faith to others and Uniting in worship as a family with the Body of Christ.

Dear St. Paul Family and Friends,

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. Jesus makes his final entrance into Jerusalem, celebrates supper with his disciples, dies on the Cross, and rises again from the dead. As we progress from today, the solemnity of the week heightens leading up to the Paschal Triduum (sometimes called Easter Triduum).

The word triduum means three days. It begins from the evening of Holy Thursday evening and culminates in the evening of Easter Sunday. The liturgical services that take place during these days are Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord. (Please see our bulletin or website for our times of services).

A common question about the numerical counting of days is, “Isn’t it four days?” It is four days if you count Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as individual days. But the church’s counting of these “days” begins from the evening of the preceding day, following the language in Genesis, “evening came, and morning followed.” Thus, Thursday evening to Friday evening is Day 1, Friday evening to Saturday evening is Day 2, and Saturday evening to Sunday evening is Day 3.

Further, the word Paschal comes from the word Pasch which means Passover. It is the Jewish remembrance and celebration of the day when God brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. God plagued Egypt forcing the Egyptians to free them. The last plague was the angel of death. The Jews were instructed to slaughter a spotless lamb and mark their homes with the blood of the lamb. In turn, the angel of death “passed over” their homes. This Old Testa-ment event is the pre-figurement of the salvific work of Jesus, the Paschal Lamb of God.

Finally, another unique element about the Paschal Triduum is that although three days, they form one single saving moment. One can properly understand the Last Supper event when it is seen in the lens of the Crucifixion event, and one can truly rejoice on Easter when the meaning and purpose of the death of Jesus is fully understood. Thus, our three liturgies from one single celebration. At the end of the Mass on Holy Thursday, you will notice that there is no final blessing or dismissal. It is because the liturgy does not end; it simply pauses. It is the same with the Good Friday liturgy. It is only at the end of the Easter Vigil Mass when we shall hear the formal dismissal with the double alleluia. Our Conference of Bishops succinctly puts it, “Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery.”

Have a blessed and meaningful holy week, St. Paul fam. I shall keep you all in my prayers.

Fr. Joseph CM Pilotin, MS

Mass Intentions & Readings for the Week Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

† Deceased

Saturday, April 9 Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10-12abcd, 13; Jn 11:45-56 5:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish Sunday, April 10 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49] 7:00 a.m. †Juanita Bajet, †Maria Cristina Cayetano, †Shalla de Guzman, †Jesus Miranda 9:00 a.m. Xavier Reinhardt, †Reynaldo Tantoco, †Yoga Hamm, †Celia Tadle 11:00 a.m. Estrella Valdeavilla, †Regalado Alicante, †Alfonso Baez, †Brigida Amparo 1:00 p.m. Jeane Conner, †Eduardo Diosdado, (Spanish) †Scott Lopez, †Atring Lao 3:00 p.m. †Nenita Mamayson, †Marilyn Hughes, †Charlemagne Banania, †Freddie Perezdetagle 5:00 p.m. †Jason Allende, †Fidelia Gonzalez, †Edgar Lampano, †Raymond Marinaccio Monday, April 11 Monday of Holy Week Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 8:00 a.m. Nathan & Noah Santos, Lizzel Castro, Augusto & Josefina Lopez †Shalla de Guzman Tuesday, April 12 Tuesday of Holy Week Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 8:00 a.m. †Jim Heusdens, †Thomas Garrett, †Sinforiana Raz, †Shalla de Guzman Wednesday, April 13 Wednesday of Holy Week Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 8:00 a.m. Priska Szabo, Michael Urgo, †Solito Reyes, †Rolando Ong Thursday, April 14 Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum begins Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 7:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish

Friday, April 15 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); Fast and Abstinence; Passover begins Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - No Mass Saturday, April 16 Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 8:00 p.m. For the Newly Baptized Sunday, April 17 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 5:15 a.m. †Joel Laurel, †Apolonia Alvarado, Courtyard †Rick Jiao, †Jose Jocson 7:00 a.m. †Shalla de Guzman, †Teddy Alvarez, †Filomena Vanderhoff, †Thomas Parpana, Jr. 9:00 a.m. †Ciriaco & Remedios Espina, Church †Marilyn Hughes, †Doris Kramer, †Pedro & Juana Capones 9:00 a.m. Edward Natividad, †Leonor Del Rosario, MH †Lawrence Janda, †Nora Carabeo 11:00 a.m. Kassai Family, †David Pardo, Church †Milagros & Catalino Inovero, †Helen Thomas 11:00 a.m. Pol & Dolly Dalusong, Fely Matias, MH †Zenaida Cagungun, †Anthony Garcia 1:00 p.m. Cervantes Family, Jibaja-Jurado Family, (Spanish) †Espiritu & Lea Ambeguia, Church †Clenato Acosta 1:00 p.m. Suny Torrez, †Antonia Alvarado, MH †Kevin Burgoyne, † Conceso Bejec

The Sick and Suffering: Corazon Abaya, Antonio Aleman, Ana Alvarado, Ita Alvarez, Jerry Becker, Aileen Beltran, Carson Brooks, Robert Carmona, Jeane Conner, Javier Cordova, Christy Costales, Dean Crawford, Lydia Davila, Marilyn Eickhoff, Kathleen Escomiendo, Thomas Espineda, Robynne Estrada, Charlie Field, Wayne Fisher, Dominic Frumento, Harvey & Patricia Geiss, Yuvinka Gellego, Mike Geier, Reagan Hanson, Raymond Henderson, Andrea Hurst, Juan Jimenez, Petronila Lastimosa, Leo de Leon, Marlene Lombardo, Fr. Michael Maher, ss.cc., Edgardo Manalastas, Larry McCann, Antonio Morales, Kathy Moreno, Michael Muniz, Sonia Pacis, Mike Parra, Susie Pinter, Candy Randall, Lorraine Rogers, Larry Rubio, Elena Rufo, Ruben Saldana, Sr. Sarah Shrewsbury, O.S.C., Joseph Singham, Roy Singzon, Suny Torrez, Stephanie Tribe, Diane Villa, Emelio Villaruz, Dcn Paul Von Ins, Andrea Van Walleghem, James & Mary Watson, Grace Werner, Sheila Williams and Earl Woodman.

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Articles for the Bulletin may be brought to the Parish Office or e-mailed to: info@sptacc.org by THURSDAY

(2 weeks before the actual publication) Attention: Bulletin Editor

Divine mercy prayer “Join us in our Divine Mercy Prayer every Third

Saturday of the Month between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

Zoom ID: 660 608 1300 Passcode: Cirila.

For more information, contact Lily at 562-652-8260 or Emily at

909-248-8791.” ~Sponsored by Divine Mercy Ministry

next WEEKEND IS MCF

We are continuing our Ministry Center Building Fund. Planning for the future

needs and utilization of the center is under review.

Thank you for supporting the Ministry Center Fund!!

It was wonderful that so many of our parishion-ers took advantage of our Lenten Penance Service. We had over 20 priests!

Thank you to all who provided hospitality for them.

God bless you all, Fr. Joseph

Holy Thursday, April 14 Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m. Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Maher Hall until 11::00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 15 Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 16 Easter Vigil: 8:00 p.m. Note: No 5:00 p.m. Mass

Easter Sunday, april 17

5:15 a.m. Sunrise Mass (Courtyard) 7:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m. Mass (Church & Maher Hall) 11:00 a.m. Mass (Church & Maher Hall) 1:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish (Church) 1:00 p.m. Mass (Maher Hall) Note: No 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Masses

Parish Office Closed

In Observance of the Holy Week, the Parish Office will be closed on Friday, April 15th and will re-open on Tuesday, April 19th.

Have a Safe Easter Holiday!!

Please Pray For:

The pregnant women and all the new moms of our Parish: Michelle Bargas, Maile Dafun-Long, Samantha Luna, Geraldin Fuentes, Vanessa Isais and Priscilla Suriano.

If you would like prayers, support, meals and a gift after your baby is born, contact Maile Dafun-Long at

909-896-3395, Elizabeth Ministry.

“grab and Go” Breakfast Burritos

Join us today, Sunday after the 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Masses in the Courtyard.

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Santacruzan Festival And Parade

Filipino Catholics Ministry invites you to join the 2022 Santacruzan Festival and Parade fundraising event which will be held on Saturday, May 21st at St. Paul.

We are looking for candidates to take part as Queens or "Reynas" and young girls and boys as angels in the procession of flowers in honor of our Virgin Mary. All ages are welcome!

Participants’ meeting will be held on Sunday April 10th at 4:00 p.m. in Maher Hall.

For more info, email fcsptacc@gmail.com or call/text Edzel Fuertez at 909-519-4958

Be part of this festive tradition! Visit our information table in the foyer of the Church and follow our social media for the latest updates. Instagram @fcspa1 and Facebook @fcspa2

~Sponsored by Filipino Catholics Ministry

The Easter Vigil The Easter Vigil is the Mass celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord. We begin outdoors with the blessing of the Easter fire and lighting of the Paschal candle representing the light of the Risen Christ. We then continue into the darkened church where the light of Christ begins to overcome the darkness and the Exultet is sung.

There are seven Old Testament Scripture readings chosen for this unique vigil, each with its own unique response. These scriptures trace salvation history prior to the Incarnation of Christ in the world. All seven Old Testament readings are to be included at the Easter Vigil (although, for serious and/or significant reasons, the readings may be reduced down to a minimum of three from the Old Testament).

Following the Old Testament readings, there is a reading (Epistle), from the New Testament, the return of the Gloria being sung at the Mass, and the proclamation of the Gospel.

After the homily, the Elect whom we have been praying for intently during the Lenten season, enter into the life of Christ and his Church through the waters of Baptism. They are then confirmed and finally join us around the table of the Lord for Eucharist.

For us, as Latin-rite (Roman) Catholics, this is the holiest day of the year and the high-point of our liturgical calendar. Please be aware that this is not celebrated like any other regular Saturday evening Mass. Due to the solemn nature of the Easter Vigil (celebrated on the night of Holy Saturday), the duration of this mass is anticipated to be 1 ½ to 2 hours in length. Please plan accordingly so that you are prepared to spend this amount of time with the faith community and those who we will become as our brothers and sisters through the waters of Baptism.

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Please remember St. Paul the Apostle in your Will. The Parish will not forget you.

Warm up St Paul

Good news!! Our 1st meeting of 2022 will be in Maher Hall on Wednesday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

For more information, contact Yolanda Ravega at 909-952-8034 for more information.

~Sponsored by Warm up St. Paul

We are collecting donations for our Easter Baskets. Our Pantry is still pretty low and really would like a push to get as many items as possible in order to fill our Easter Baskets. Please see

below for the items most needed: Packaged Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, mayonnaise 30oz, cans of beans 16oz, cans of green beans 14.5oz, cans of corn 15.25oz, tuna 4oz, peanut butter 48oz, jelly 30oz, cooking oil 48oz.

If you donate rice, spaghetti, or noodles, please donate the ones that are packaged as opposed to boxed. It helps keep everything fresh and protects from the boxes opening. Please check the expiration date Before donating.

Non-Perishable donations can be dropped off in the designated bin located outside the Parish Office. Online giving is also available for monetary donations. Select the Food Pantry Fund.

If you are aware of a family experiencing hard-ship, please have them contact David & Maria Nuñez, at 714-746-5137. Thank You and God Bless!!!

~St. Paul the Apostle Food Ministry

TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD

By a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, contact the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline 1-888-206-9090

PARA REPORT EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR

Por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090.

The Lenten 40 Days for Life Campaign promoting the Sanctity of Life began on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Palm Sunday.

During the campaign, parishioners are encouraged to join members from other local churches in prayer outside the Pomona Planned Parenthood facility located at 1550 N. Garey Avenue from Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join the 2022-2023 Pastoral Council

We are accepting nominations for the next members of the Pastoral Council. For more information pick up an application at the Parish Office or at the foyer of the Church. Email applications to Jennifer Mattingly at Jmattingly513@gmail.com or for more questions, call 562 889-5480.

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated inside the Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. or you may contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with the Priest.

For those coming to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is still recommended that you:

• Maintain the 3’ (three feet) physical distancing between all persons present.

NOTE: The wearing of masks is no longer mandatory; but solely at your discretion.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

The Chapel is open every day for silent-private prayer and adoration Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Contact Teresa Fahrenhorst at 714-26-1147 or Priska Zoeter at 909-606-4872 ext. 0 for more information.

LENTEN PASSAGE HUNT

Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Passage Hunt. Simply find the Lenten gospel passage hidden (but labeled) in the Church Bulletin each Sunday during Lent, write the passage in the entry form below, and deposit your entry in the Lenten Passage Hunt Entry Collection Box located in the foyer of the Church.

Entries will be collected every week through Palm Sunday after which a drawing will be held with winners of gift cards being selected in three different age categories. The more weeks you partici-pate, the greater your chance of winning! But remember - only one entry per child per week. Have a blessed Lenten Season and get hunting!

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Parent Contact Phone Number: ____________________________

Employment opportunities

As our parish continues to re-open and return to pre-pandemic activities and events we need to fill vacant staff positions:

Coordinator of Catechetical Ministry - Grades 1 – 8

Position will be at the Ministry Center and will assist the Director of Religious Education with elementary grade catechesis.

Facilities Manager Support and supervise all areas of building maintenance and custodial care of the church property and the ministry center property.

Parish Custodian Clean and maintain all buildings of the parish. Provide set-up of facilities for scheduled events and meetings.

Interested individuals can apply in the Parish Office or for a complete job descriptions and qualifications Visit: https://www.sbdiocese.org/employment.cfm

Week 6: “ ...Take this cup from me: still, not my will but yours be done.”

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RCIA Open House: Becoming Catholic

RCIA is the process in which Adults are brought into the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation…Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. The process lasts at least one liturgical year and involves a series of Rites, study, retreat, and discussions.

If you wish to join the Catholic Community and participate in the Sacraments, or know a family member or friend who might be interested, the RCIA Ministry is having

an open house on Sunday, April 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the rear of Maher Hall. We will explain the RCIA process, requirements; pass out information and dates to help you understand the commitment in entering RCIA.

Please bring a copy of your Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (if married). One should come to our open house and enter the process April 24th if one is expecting to receive their Sacraments at the Easter Vigil 2023.

See the bulletin or website for contact information. Please help us to evangelize by spreading the word about our ministry! God Bless!

~Sponsored by RCIA Ministry

The Feast of the Divine Mercy

Our Lord asked Sister Faustina to pray and work towards establishing a Feast of the Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter. He told her:

“On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon souls who approach the fount

of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession (8 days before or after) and receive Holy Communion, shall obtain

complete forgiveness of sins punishment.” (Diary 699)

It is a day that would celebrate the paschal mystery with a focus on God’s covenant of mercy. It would be a day of Atonement in the Old Testament (see Lv 16) - all our sins and the punishment due to them would be atoned for. We can already celebrate this “Mercy Sunday” by going to Confession (8 days before or after) and Communion on that day. We can honor the mercy of the Lord by our prayers and works of mercy.

Apr 10-16 No Classes - Holy Week Apr 17-23 No Classes - Easter Week Apr 23-24 Confirmation 2 Retreat Apr 25 Classes Resume Apr 26 Adult Faith Formation at 7pm in Maher Hall MAY May 7 Con 2 Rehearsal Gown Pickup at 8:30 a.m. at Church Site May 14-15 Confirmation 1 Retreat

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Synod Listening Sessions All In-person Listening Sessions will take

place in the Ministry Center Cafeteria

Parents/Guardians: Monday, May 2nd - Thursday, May 5th

Ministry Center - Catechetical Ministry 3683 Chino Ave., Bldg 4, Chino, CA 91710

Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Phone: 909-325-8900 Tues: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Email Address: religioused@sptacc.org

T he END and THE BEGINNING —To mark the beginning of our

faith at Jesus’ glorious Resurrection! The precursor to this event is the

TRIDUUM—the three days that come at the end of Lent; the days that mark the Paschal Mystery of Redemption. DAY ONE: HOLY THURSDAY—The Last Supper held in the upper room with Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and instituting the 1st Eucharist celebration. His visit to the garden of Gethsemane and his betrayal by Judas. DAY TWO: GOOD FRIDAY—The death of Jesus on the cross and utter silence of the tomb. DAY THREE: HOLY SATURDAY—All the disciples are convinced that their hopes of a Messiah have been destroyed; they go into hiding forgetting momentarily that God has a plan for the morning!

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY

OFFICE HOURS

FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WEEK

Apr 11 - Apr 14 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Apr 15 & Apr 18 Closed Apr 19 - 21 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Classes resume on April 25th

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GRUPO DE ORACION “Jesus entre nosotros”

Te invita a tener un encuentro con Dios a través de la Oración, el Rosario y la Formación. Nos reunimos por la plataforma virtual del Zoom todos los Martes de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m. Para más información, comuníquese con Angélica y Miguel al 909-973-8531 o con Marcelo al 909-917-8135.

Unidos en el camino para una conversión.

SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Invites you to have an encounter with God through Prayer, Rosary and Formation.

We meet via Zoom every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Angelica and Miguel at 909-973-8531 or Marcelo at 909-917-8135.

Santo Rosario Acompáñanos todos los Miércoles a rezar el Santo Rosario, unidos como una cadena que nos une el Cielo y la tierra uno de cuyos extremos está en nuestras manos y el otro en las manos de la Santísima Vírgen.

Oremos por nuestras necesidades y las del mundo. Desde tu hogar en compañía de tu familia, trasmitido por medio del Zoom a las 7:00 p.m.

ID para la Reunión : 89623583206 Contraseña: María

Sagrada Familia Maricela Castañeda: 626-244-4432 maricelacastaneda12@yahoo.com Monica Alatorre: 909-720-9568 Bertha Palma: 626-438-6567

“QUERIDOS HERMANOS EN CRISTO”

La cuaresma, es el camino hacia la Pascua, nos llama a restaurar nuestros corazones, mediante el arrepentimiento, la conversión y el perdón, para poder vivir de la gracia del ministerio Pascual.

Los invitamos al Vía Crucis todos los Viernes de la Cuaresma a las 8:45 a.m. en el patio de la Iglesia. Concluyendo el 15 de Abril.

Que Dios bendiga su vida.

Formación para Adultos en Español

Con la Directora de Ministerios Paulina Espinosa.

Cuando: El segundo Jueves de cada Mes Segunda Sesión: Jueves, Abril 14. Hora: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tema: Nuestra Vida Católica – El Credo

Enlace para el Zoom ID para la Reunión: 361 209 7761 Contraseña: 958295

Ministros de Hospitalidad (Ujieres)

La Misa de la 1:00 p.m. necesita urgente la ayuda de personas para servir como Ministros de Hospitalidad (Ujieres). Por favor comunicarse con Lanee Alatorre al 909-993-3589.

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L I F E L I N E S

PREGNANT AND SCARED? YOU HAVE OPTIONS. . . Assure Pregnancy Clinic: 909-621-4800 Choices Women’s Resource Center: 909-258-9272 Hot Line: 800-395-4357 - www.optionline.org

HURT BY ABORTION? YOU ARE NOT ALONE Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreats/Duarte Mary Huber: 909-475-5353 Blanca: 909-520-8367 (Spanish) Rachel’s Vineyard/Temecula: Dolores 951-325-7702

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: 909-475-5352 909-475-5469 (Spanish)

HOLY FAMILY ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE: 800-464-2367 CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Ontario - 909-391-4882

SPTACC.ORG

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T he readings for Palm or Passion Sunday are the most

dramatic of the whole year.

They recount the entire story of Christ’s death from Holy Thursday through Good Friday. One of the unusual aspects of this week’s Gospel reading is that it is the one time during the year when all of us take part in proclaiming the Word of God by participating in the Gospel reading.

In Christ’s Passion, there were saints and sinners, enemies and friends. And we can find ourselves in any one of these categories. This Gospel reading challenges us to consider areas of our lives in which we deny Christ. We might not see ourselves denying Jesus three times in front of a crowd as Peter did, but do we deny him in small ways through the little sins we commit each day? And while there was only one Judas who sold our Lord for thirty pieces of silver, we might find ourselves in Judas’ company when we reject Christ completely and turn our backs on him in mortal sin.

On the other hand, the Gospel reading also holds up beautiful models of love and fidelity: Mary Magdalene, John, our Blessed Mother, and the women who go to the tomb where Jesus is buried show us the most noble characteristics of a follower of Christ.

Which characters from the Passion narrative do you identify with the most?

D ISCUSSION: Please watch this week's Opening the Word

video at sptacc.formed.org

The presenter, Father John Riley, discussed how we find different roles in today’s Gospel reading of the Passion story, some good and some bad. He mentioned characters who proved to be unfaithful during Christ’s passion and others who serve as models we are called to emulate. In the video, • What characters and roles were

described as part of the Passion story?

• What additional roles did other characters play in the Passion narrative?

Father Riley noted how the Mass makes the events of Passion Week spiritually present to us. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, the Mass is the “making present and the sacramental

offering of [Christ’s] unique sacrifice” (CCC 1362). We are called to play an active role in this memorial of the Passion. • What role(s) do you think you have

played in the past? • What character do you identify

with the most at this point in your life? Why?

P RAYER: In this study you have discussed the various

roles in the Passion narrative, and you have considered with which character you can relate the most. Now in prayer, enter into the Passion narrative in your chosen role—the character from the Passion with whom you identify the most. Reread the parts of the Passion narrative in which your character appears and imagine being that person. How do you feel playing this part? How do you react to the events taking place? What do you say as the events unfold? Now imagine that Jesus sees you. What do you think he would say to you? What would you say to him?

R ESOLUTION: Imagine that you are at the foot of the cross,

gazing up at our crucified Lord. What are one or two practical things you can do this week to keep in mind the Passion events and remain a faithful follower of our Lord in the face of your daily challenges?

Reflections reprinted here with permission from Augustine Institute.

We encourage you to take notes as you reflect on this week readings / homily

FAITHFULNESS under Pressure

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U na de las mejores maneras de recordar algo verdaderamente importante es ponerle música. Es fácil recordarlo, cantarlo de

memoria y transmitirlo. Al centrarse en las Escrituras del Domingo de Ramos, puede ser útil pensar en ellas como versiones pasa-das, presentes y futuras de la misma historia. En Isaías, escu-chamos uno de los cuatro himnos que se refieren al "Siervo sufriente," que pinta un cuadro conmovedor que prefigura la crucifixión de Jesús. "Entregué mi espalda a los que me golpea-ban, mis mejillas a los que me arrancaban la barba; mi rostro no lo protegí de las bufonadas y los escupitajos." El estribillo del Salmo 22 es una de las últimas palabras pronunciadas por Jesús en la cruz. El himno de Filipenses es uno de los pasajes más queridos y conmovedores: "Cristo. . . haciéndose obediente hasta la muerte, y muerte de cruz." Todos estos son cantos, himnos para ser recordados.

¿CONOCES LA HISTORIA? Podríamos suponer que conocemos las Escrituras y tendemos a dejar de lado algo tan difícil de comprender como la Pasión de Cristo. Lo que solemos hacer es tomar los cuatro evangelios y mezclar los relatos en una sola historia. El teólogo Gerhard Lohfink llamó a esto "hacer sopa de Evangelio." La Pasión de hoy es del Evangelio de Lucas, y hay algunos elementos que son muy diferentes de los de Mateo y Marcos (los otros Evangelios sinópti-cos que se leen en los años A y B del Leccionario), y del texto del Evangelio de Juan que siempre se proclama el Viernes Santo. Veamos los elementos que son específicos de Lucas al dividir la Pasión en cinco secciones.

LA PASIÓN SEGÚN LUCAS La Cena del Señor (22:14-38) Lucas retrata a Jesús como ardien-te y trabajador por la justicia, tanto en su pasión como en su min-isterio. La fiesta de la Pascua es un momento muy especial para los discípulos, y aunque se les encomienda, está claro que aún no entienden cómo van a seguir adelante; Jesús les advierte que les proteja del mal. Monte de los Olivos (22:39-53) El Jesús de Lucas no parece tan desolado como en otros relatos sobre su inminente muerte, y va a rezar de forma habitual. Llama a su trai-dor por su nombre, insinuando la prefiguración del conocimiento.

Negación de Pedro - Sanedrín (22:54-71) Se puede ver el espe-cial cuidado que Jesús tiene por Pedro, y la escena tiene lugar en el patio donde antes se abusó de Jesús como profeta.

Juicio ante Pilato y Herodes (23:1-25) En este relato, tanto Pilato como Herodes proclaman a Jesús como inocente, y esto sana una "grieta" entre ellos. Jesús es bueno incluso con los que le maltratan.

Crucifixión, muerte y sepultura (23:26-56) No hay soldados; son los sumos sacerdotes quienes llevan a Jesús ante Pilato. Las palabras de Jesús en la cruz son amables: "Padre, perdónalos." En el Evangelio de Marcos los dos criminales se burlaron de Jesús, pero aquí uno de ellos pide perdón y Jesús le concede la salvación. Las últimas palabras de Jesús muestran un signo de confianza: "Padre, en tus manos. . ." Que nosotros también pon-gamos nuestra confianza en Dios al entrar en la Semana Santa.

Lecturas de hoy: Lc 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24;

Fil 2:6-11; Lc 22:14 -- 23:56 [23:1-49]

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MINISTRY CONTACT PHONE

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