REVEREND FR. ENRIQUE ALVAREZ Pastor / Párroco

DEACON MARK HOLT Business Manager / Administrador

DEACON MARK HRONICEK

DENISE REMICK School Principal / Director de La Escuela

BONNIE JOHNSON Faith Formation / Catecismo

JOHN WIHL Music Ministry / Ministerio de Música

Holy FamilyC a t H o l i C C H u r C H

i g l e s i a C a t ó l i C a d e

la sagrada Familia7817 Old Auburn Road • Citrus Heights, California 95610

Phone (916) 723-2494 • Fax (916) 723-0199Email: holyfamilychurch@surewest.net

Website: www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURSHORAS DE OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA

Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays / Sábada y Domingo Closed

MASS SCHEDULE - HORARIO DE MISASDaily Mass (Mon-Fri) / Misa Diaria (Lunes-Viernes) 8:30 am

Saturday Vigil / Vigilia Sabatina 4:30 pm (English); 6:30 pm (en Español)

Sunday / Domingo 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 6:00 pm (in English); 10:00 am (en Español)

Holy Days / Días de Fiesta 8:30 am, 6:00 p.m. (in English); 7:30 p.m. (en Español)

CONFESSIONS - CONFESIONESThursday / Jueves 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (in English and Spanish)

In addition to the time shown, confessions are available by appointment in English and Spanish.

Además de estos horarios, las confesiones están disponibles pidiendo cita y son en inglés o español.

MARRIAGES - MATRIMONIOSSix months advance notice requested -

Please contact the parish office.

Avisar seis meses antes - Por favor contacte la oficina de la parroquia.

BAPTISMS - BAUTISMOSPlease contact the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

PREGNANCY CRISIS HELP — CALL 1-800-712-HELP HURTING AFTER ABORTION? — CALL 1-888-HOPE-790

Building Together the LEGACY of Holy Family –The Journey of our FaithConstruyendo juntos el LEGADO de la Sagrada Familia – El camino de nuestra fe

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"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind,and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10: 27"

"Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con todo tu ser, con toda tu fuerza, y con toda tu mente, y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo”. Lucas 10: 27

TODAY – July 21, 2019

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SQUIRES MEETING TODAYSunday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. – Community Center. (See Page 5.)

READ MORE ABOUT LEGACY (Pages 6-7.)

THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STOREVolunteers needed after Masses. (See Page 5.)

IN TODAY'S BULLETINReadings/Intentions/Prayer Corner (Page 3)

Stewardship/Legacy (Page 3)

Pray for Our Troops (Page 4)

Prayer Opportunities (Page 4)

Download myParish App (Page 4)

Parish Directory (Page 5)

Breaking Open the Word (Page 10)

Bible Word Search Puzzle (Page 11)

July 21, 2019 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time“But now it has been manifested to his holy ones…it is Christ in you, the hope for glory.” Col 1:27

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our Faith"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your

strength, and with all your mind,and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10: 27""Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con todo tu ser, con toda tu fuerza, y con

toda tu mente, y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo”. Lucas 10: 27

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our Faith

Over the years an attractive interpretation of the Martha-Mary scene has grown. It contrasts two styles of life within Christianity: the active and the contemplative. And it has Jesus playing down the active life, extolling the contemplative. The interpretation is that, if your "thing" is action—whether feeding the hungry or preaching to a congregation – watch out! The perfect Christian way is contemplation, sitting at the feet of the Lord, lost in admiration, all lost in wonder.

Not quite accurate. The scene in Martha's house is far richer than a contrast between Carmelites behind a grill and Jesuits running colleges, universities and high schools, between a mother slaving over a hot stove and her sister praying before the Blessed Sacrament, between a Trappist monk silent in the fields and a Thunderbird pilot breaking the sound barrier. So, a word on the Gospel, then a word on you and me.

First, the Gospel passage. Several points in that short passage merit mention.

1) Luke shows us a woman sitting as a disciple at Jesus' feet, Jesus encouraging a woman to learn from him. In three ways Jesus acts contrary to Jewish cultural norms that have to do with women. He is alone with women who are not related to him; a woman serves him; and Jesus is teaching a woman in her own home.

2) It seems at first glance as if Jesus is reassuring Martha. She has complained to him, "Aren't you concerned that my sister has left me alone to do all the serving? Tell her, please, to come and lend me a hand" (Lk 10:40). Jesus replies, "There is need of only one thing" (v. 42)—as if he were saying, "Never mind preparing a seven-course belly-stretcher. One dish will do." But, no – Jesus' remark goes far deeper. The "one thing necessary" has nothing to do with dinner. The "one thing necessary" is listening to God's word, to God speaking. It recalls an earlier observation of Jesus, when the crowds were pressing on him, and his mother and relatives could not reach him because of the crowds. Someone cries out, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you." His response? "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it" (Lk 8:20—21).

Martha wanted to honor Jesus with an elaborate meal, but Jesus reminds her that it is more important to listen to what he has to say. The proper "service" of Jesus is attention to his instruction, not an elaborate provision for his physical needs…

3) See how gently Jesus chides Martha: "Martha,

Martha…" Not a harsh rebuke. Her cooking and serving are not out of place; Jesus does not reject it. His is a soft reminder that service which forgets to listen is less than what it ought to be; listening to Jesus' word is "the better portion," "the best part" (v. 42); this is the lasting "good" that will never be taken away from the listener. From perfect hostess to perfect disciple.

Second, a word on you and me. Like most Americans, our life is active, at times feverish. It has to be, if only because we want to serve our nearest and dearest, serve our wider community, the brothers and sisters who depend on us for ever so many needs, from food to keep them from starving to defense against hostile countries and terrorists.

What Jesus puts before us is not a harsh either/or: either an active existence that is somehow of danger to our spiritual life, or retirement to a monastery. No. The danger is not in serving. The danger is a service that has no time for listening—for listening to what God might be saying to us. Saying to us how, when, where? • In the quiet of our hearts, whenever Jesus says to us what

he said to his disciples when they were so busy they had no time even to eat: "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while" (Mk 6:31).

• During the Eucharistic liturgy, when the Word of God is proclaimed to us and the body of Christ rests on our hands, on our lips, in our bodies.

• Through our histories: I mean the things good and bad that happen to us, the people of all kinds we meet each day, the events that unroll from the struggles throughout the world and evn the recession in our own dear land.

What do they say to us? What do they tell us about God, about ourselves, about the way God wants us to live?

Today's Gospel is addressed to Christians who are expected to be, in a traditional phrase, "contemplatives in action." In action: not retiring from the world—actively engaged in the world, but not thoughtlessly. Contemplatives: I mean men and women who are ceaselessly taking a long loving look at what is real. And, what is real is at the feet of Jesus. For only at the feet of Jesus, only in contemplation, does our action become Christ-like.

Pray, then, that we can link both Martha and Mary in our lives – service indeed, but service that is fed by the words that fall from the lips of our Lord. This is the "good" life, this the life that, please God, will never be taken from us.

PERFECT HOSTESS OR PERFECT DISCIPLE?By Rev. Walter J. Burghardt, SJ, from Speak the Word with Boldness

FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE C.L.R.S. FOOD CLOSETThe food item for this week is TUNA. The food closet is always in need of clean paper and plastic grocery bags. We are also in need of more egg cartons. Please leave them in the gray tubs at the entrances to the church. Please do not leave dairy products, fresh/frozen meats, baked goods, pastries or bread in the food bins. Drop off canned or packaged (unopened) products only. Thank you for your support.

HELP US HELP OTHERS!Catholic Ladies Relief Society • Kim Malone 916-726-0255

Feed the Needy • Nora Martinez 916-727-1027

St. Vincent De Paul • Ben Ramos 916-722-0264

SHARING OUR TREASUREGENERAL COLLECTIONWeekly Goal $ 11,000.00June 23 ...........................................................$ 8,960.00 June 30 ...........................................................$ 7,375.00 July 7 ...............................................................$ 10,320.00 July 14 ............................................................$ 10,338.00

YEAR-TO-DATE ...........................................$ 20,658.00Goal-to-Date (2 Weeks) $ 22,000.00Variance-to-Date $- 1,342.00Annual Goal (51 Weeks) $ 561,000.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSLegacy Restoration Appeal 7/14 ...................$ 3,133.00

E-Pay Collections to Date ................... $ 2,149.00 (This figure is included in the weekly total.)

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF DECEMBER 2017 CAMPAIGN GOAL $5,000,000

PLEDGES - 331 to datePledged to Date $737,915Pledge Payments Received To Date $298,252

DONATIONS (Not Pledges)Non-pledge Donations - Received To Date $141,544Non-pledge Donations - June 2019 $4,422

TOTAL RECEIVED TO DATE $439,796

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family The Journey of our Faith

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Today: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Gn 18:1-10a; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42Mon: St. Mary Magdalene: Sg 3:1-4b ; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18Tue: Ex 14:21—15:1; Mt 12:46-50Wed: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Mt 13:1-9Thu: St. James, Apostle: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28Fri: Ss. Joachim and Anne: Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13:18-23Sat: Ex 24:3-8; Mt 13:24-30Sun: SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Gn 18:20-32; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

MASS INTENTIONSMon: 8:30am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Frank Madrid +Tue: 8:30am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Winifred O’Malley +; Irene Bidma +Wed: 8:30am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Souls in PurgartoryThu: 8:30am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Carmen Garzon Perez +Fri: 8:30am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Salvador Ortega -Int.; Bill Lubinsky +; Josephine Nora Ster +Sat: 4:30pm Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int.; Remedios Villafania +; Adeline Lozano + 6:30pm Maria Lopez +Sun: 8:30am Gino & Nilo -Int. 10:00am Thomas & Margarita Garcia -Int. 12:00pm Josephine Nora Ster +; John Daria + 6:00pm PRO POPULO

PRAYER CORNER Please remember in your prayers: Dinora Aguilar, Anthony I. Aka, Yole Ames, Carole Annis, Andy Arline, John Armitage, Dorothy Bain, John Bain, Jack Barca, Charlie Bausano, Ben Bautista, Elena Bernardino, Rachel Berry, Colleen Brady, Jerry Brady, Brown Family, Sonny Castro, Barbara Cervan, Pheriot Conant, David, Rabina, Isabel, Zachary & Roberto De Leon, Delgadillo Family, Maria Eugenia Delgado, Irene & Jesus Diaz de la Vega Monica Dionisio, Maria Dixon, Favichia Family, Steve Fraher, Fredrick Franklin, Anne Galena, Laura Geoia, Kristen Gingrich, John Giusti, Eugenio Guzman, Lisa Hannon, Bonnie Hardin, Stanley Hayes, Stewart Hayes, Linda Herrera, Michele Hock, Linda Hoffman Angie Yap Hopper, Bob Johnson, Gretti Keith, Rebecca King, Caden Lewis, Dorotea Loya, Tony Loya, Benigno Martinez, Mike Michener Angeline & Carl Moody, Martin Jeff & Courtney Nolasco, Joseph Oliveri, Chris Ornelas, Harold & Laura Parker, Maria Passarelli, Mary Perez, Nona Piha, Maureen Poeschl, Tom Poeschl, Adam Ponce, Maria Prentiss, Norma Pyle, Aida Quitugua, Chris Regan, Raymond Remick , Ava Robles, Nancy Salmeri, Maricel Sto. Domingo, Cely Sto. Domingo, Chris & Norm Santos, Melitta & Tony Santos, Arline, Julie & Jenny Silva, Consuelo Silva, Krystal Simpson, Lynn Smith, Jardee Stanley, Mace Staton, Bryan Tanglao, Chandra Marie Taylor, Jennifer Thorpe, Socorro Torres, Cynthia Upesleja, Mitzy Valerio, Bernadette Viernes, Jeffrey Viernes, Gina Washington, Robert Westbrook, Bill Wihl, John Wihl, Andrianna Williams, Samuel Zaki

LEGACY RAFFLE:We still have raffle tickets available that started at The Feast of the Holy Family! Raffle Items: A beautiful painting, a Cannon camera, or a Samsung 50-inch TV. Please help us with this fundraiser. For all who purchased tickets already Thank You. As soon as all the tickets are sold we will announce the date the raffle will take place. All proceeds will go towards Legacy Fund. Come by the parish office to purchase your ticket: 1 ticket for $20 or 3 tickets for $50.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to help after the Saturday mass (4:30 pm) and after the 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm masses on Sunday. This requires no more than 15 minutes after the mass. Students needing community service hours are welcome. Training will be provided. Please contact Maris Will at 916-622-3806.

JOB OPPORTUNITYPart-time Bookkeeper needed. Must have experience or education in bookkeeping. Flexible days and times. Located in Citrus Heights. Reply to David@M2MProperties.net

SQUIRE MEETING TODAY:There is a Squires meeting TODAY, Sunday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Center. All Catholic boys from 10-18 are invited.

Prayer OpportunitiesWORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA: Pope Benedict XVI elevated the World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army). It is now officially associated with the Pontifical Council for the Laity in Rome. We are happy to offer these prayers here at Holy Family. All are encouraged to join us Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Sacristy. For information, please call Phyllis Sadro, (916) 794-6655.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Our Adoration hours are the following: Weekdays: Mon. – Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Weekends: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ; Sundays, No adoration (chapel open for prayer). Please consider sparing an hour of your time during the week for Jesus who gives all His time for us. God bless you! Place your name on the adoration chart at the hour you choose.

VOCATIONS CROSS: If you are interested in taking the Vocation Cross home, please contact Chyrl Marquez through the Parish Office at 723-2494.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPSUS Air ForceGeoffrey C. Anderson A1C Steven M. BakerSr. Master Sgt. Jason Blair Tech Sgt. Sebastian Brown SSgt. Joseph P. FunkSr. Airman Robert B. RamosSr. Mst Sgt Stephanie WilliamsSr. Airman Brandon WrightUS Army Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan Andrews Sgt. Julien ArmourPVT 2 Justin Baker Sgt. Tyler BrownSSG. Job De HaroWO 3 Robert DearmanCapt.Matthew Ford Anthony GodinezE1 Angie Santiago DeGuzmanSpecialist Damien HartSgt. Tyler Keith JohnsonSgt. Michael L. Monk, III

Pvt 1st Class Richard OliettePvt 1st Class Nicholas RingPvt 1st Class Justin RoamansE3 Cynthia RosalesPvt Nicholas SteelePvt Daniel Torres Capt. Jeffrey Viernes Nicolas Williams WarnerUS Marine CorpsLance Corp Charles M. CarteLance Corp Sean P. DennisonMichaela MorinCorporal Sam SmalleyUS NavyMaritza Alvarez E5 Niko Batres CDR Timothy J. BillerJacquelyn BrownThoms KollE3 Nicholas MattaE4 Shashi MirelesE5 Reginaldo Rosales, Jr.E3 Dominic Washington

Our new Holy Family Parish app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Help foster a stronger parish life at Holy Family Parish and better engage the New Evangelization. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – FRAUD ALERT In the past several months, many parishioners have received text messages from out of the area code. Calls have come from phone numbers - 925-587-3218, 980-533-1218 - and now, text messages from 530-436-5090 are being received.The message reads, "This is Fr. Enrique Alvarez text me back as soon as you get my message God Bless You and follow up with a request for gift cards from Google, Frys , Ebay or others of large amounts!" THIS IS FRAUD. If you receive this text, DO NOT SEND anything. Fr. Enrique will never make such request from you through text or privately. He will make such requests publicly from the ambo or in the parish bulletin for PARISH NEEDS ONLY. If you receive a message like this, please notify the parish office as soon as possible.

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MINISTRIES & CHURCH AFFILIATIONS

Angelic Dusters Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Catholic Ladies Relief Society Kim Malone (916) 726-0255

Catholics Returning Home Bill & Chris Swars (916) 722-5578

Eucharistic Adoration Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Evenings for the Engaged Bill and Joyce Gray (916) 723-8372

Feed the Needy Nora Martinez (916) 721-0793 Grace Ngatia (916) 402-4161

Fellowship and Welcoming Ministry Mario & Mari Soto (916) 397-2023 Leanne Etcheverry (916) 872-5703

Fine Arts League Mary Petrella (916) 723-2494

Knights of Columbus George Eilhart, Grand Knight (916) 987-7367

Knights of Columbus Squires John Freeman (916) 723-8211

Loaves & Fishes Please call (916) 446-0874

Ministry to Sick Deacon Mark Hronicek (916) 723-2494 ext. 138 Esther De León (916) 962-2209

Ministry to the Disabled Amor Taylor (916) 723-2494

Prayer Shawl Ministry Janet Leuschen (916) 270-8276

Preschool & Childcare (Holy Family School) Gina Diaz, Director (916) 722-4620

Pro-Life Ministry Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Scouts Cub Scouts - Todd Newburn (530) 955-1200 Girl Scouts & Brownies - TBA

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Ben Ramos (916) 722-0264

Vocations Cross Chyrl Marquez (916) 723-2494

Women’s Council Leanne Etcheverry (916) 872-5703

HOLY FAMILY PARISH BULLETINPublished Weekly

Weekly Deadline for Item Submission:Monday, 4:00 pm, for the following weekend

For information, to submit a bulletin item or to place an ad:Visit the Parish Office or call (916) 723-2494, or

E-mail: holyfamilychurch@surewest.net

Pastoral Council - Consejo Pastoral Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Hispanic Apostlate/ Apostolado Hispano Contact: Maggie Gonzales (916) 276-6525

Liturgy Council - Consejo LiturgicoContact: Deacon Mark Holt (916) 723-2494

Finance Council - Consejo Finanzas Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Parish Bookkeeper - Contador Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Faith Formation -Catecismo Bonnie Johnson (916) 956-2945

RCIA - RICA para AdultosIrene Hronicek HF-RCIA@Surewest.net Angelita Carrillo (916) 239-9844

Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Ministerio de Jóvenes Grados 9-12 Hagen Lendewig (916) 721-8329 youthminister-hfc@surewest.net

Baptism Instruction - Platicas PrebautismalesPlease contact the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Eucharistic Ministers - Ministros de la ComuniónDeacon Mark Holt (916) 723-2494 Reginaldo Rosales (916) 495-4011 Ary Arauz (916) 524-9029

Lectors - Proclamadores de la PalabraBernadette Viernes lectors-hfc@surewest.net Martin Peralta (916) 243-9600

Altar Servers - AcolitosJohn Freeman (916) 723-8211 Edwin Valdez (916) 349-1741

Music Ministry - Ministerio de MusicaJohn Wihl (916) 215-3459 Jorge Rivera (916) 223-2448

Hospitality - HospitalidadLeane Etcheverry (916) 872-5703 Manuel & Beatriz Reta (916) 969-2284 Segoviano & Marcela Guzman (916) 693-4225

P A R I S H D I R E C T O R Y A T - A - G L A N C E

D I R E C T O R I O D E L A P A R R O Q U I A

Website: www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind,and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10: 27

In the Mediterranean culture of the time of Jesus, villages were tight, close-knit, small communities. The understanding of what constituted a “neighbor” would not have been someone who lived beyond the boundaries of a person’s village. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus pointed out that each of us must become a neighbor to anyone who is in need.

It is through several ministries within Holy Family that we reach out to all who come to us in need. Our Catholic Ladies Relief Society provides food for the hungry Monday through Friday. Aware that the homeless rarely have the ability to cook their meals, they provide special bags of food for them that don’t require cooking. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference reaches out daily to those in need, helping them to keep their power on and/or doing what they can to prevent them from becoming homeless. Our Wednesday night dinner crew provides an outstanding dinner each week for those in need who would like to enjoy a warm, home cooked meal. In the wintertime, we collaborate with Citrus Heights HART to provide a hot meal and a safe, warm, dry place for the homeless to sleep for a week (the winter sanctuary program is actually 8+ weeks long).

These are only a few of examples of how we reach out to those in need, and we can provide this assistance because of your support of these ministries. But it raises the question of how well are we taking care of ourselves? What are we doing to ensure the health and vitality of Holy Family so that we can continue being a source of hope for those in need? Will we still be here 70 years from now?

It seems to be a sad reality that many of us only need or want the church, when we want it:• To celebrate the sacraments when we desire to receive them• To get needed documentation for a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, a wedding, etc.• To receive the proper formation when needed in preparation for the reception of a sacrament• For counsel and guidance as we deal with the death of a loved one• And, attendance at mass when it fits into our schedule

The church is expected to be here when we need it, and often many are complacent or even offended when asked to financially support the church in its need.

As a family is a domestic “church” and a small community, it is the family, even despite its short comings, that makes a house a home. Our parish community is also a family, dependent on all of us for support – in good times and in bad. Despite our dysfunction, each of us has the ability to make this church a temple of God’s love and compassion — God’s home…our home.

The needs of the church continue to grow, while our collections continue to drop. Please take a moment to look at our stewardship corner. As we begin this new fiscal year, we are starting out in the red, almost $700 below our weekly requirement of $11,000.

In this column we have documented over the last year and a half how much our Church is deteriorating, and less than 25% of our families have taken this concern seriously enough to make a commitment to resolve it.

70 years ago, a beautiful vision was born for the Catholic Church in Citrus Heights. Today, that vision lives on as we work together to maintain and improve the vision that began 7 decades ago. If we truly want to remain a beacon of hope for those who need to be embraced in the compassionate care of Christ – and at one time or another this will include each of us – we all need to come together as a community, as a family, to support our home and especially our efforts to repair and renovate our church.

Jesus asked the lawyer how he read the law. The lawyer responded, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself."

Jesus told him he had answered correctly, “Do this and you will live.” By virtue of our baptism, we have a responsibility to put our faith and our words into action through our works. The lawyer knew the law – he needed to practice it as well, and so must we.

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family The Journey of our Faith

Construyendo juntos el “LEGADO” de la Sagrada Familia - Nuestro camino de Fe

"Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con todo tu ser, con toda tu fuerza, y con toda tu mente, y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo”. Lucas 10: 27

En la cultura mediterránea de la época de Jesús, los pueblos eran comunidades pequeñas y muy unidas. La comprensión de lo que constituía un "vecino" no habría sido alguien que viviera más allá de los límites de la aldea de una persona. A través de la parábola del Buen Samaritano, Jesús nos enseña que cada uno de nosotros debe llegar a ser un vecino de cualquiera que esté necesitado.

Es a través de varios ministerios dentro de la Sagrada Familia que nos ponemos en contacto con todos los que vienen a nosotros necesitados. Nuestra Sociedad de Ayuda de las Damas Católicas ofrece comida para los hambrientos de lunes a viernes. Conscientes de que las personas sin hogar rara vez tienen la capacidad de cocinar sus comidas, les proporcionan bolsas especiales de alimentos que no requieren cocinar. Nuestra conferencia de San Vicente de Paul extiende su ayuda diariamente a los necesitados, manteniendo su energía y agua potable su poder encendido y/o haciendo todo lo posible para evitar que se queden sin hogar. Los miércoles por la noche nuestro ministerio ofrece una cena excepcional cada semana para aquellos que lo necesiten y que deseen disfrutar de una comida caliente y casera. En invierno, colaboramos con Citrus Heights HART para proporcionar comida caliente y un lugar seguro, cálido y seco para que los que no tienen techo duerman durante una semana (el programa de santuario durante el invierno dura 8 semanas).

Estos son sólo algunos ejemplos de cómo ayudamos a los necesitados, y podemos proporcionar esta asistencia gracias a su apoyo a estos ministerios. Pero nos plantea la pregunta ¿qué estamos haciendo para garantizar la salud y la vitalidad de la Sagrada Familia para que podamos seguir siendo una fuente de esperanza para los necesitados? ¿Seguiremos aquí dentro de 70 años?

Parece ser una triste realidad que muchos de nosotros sólo necesitamos o queremos la iglesia, cuando la queremos:• Celebrar los sacramentos cuando deseamos recibirlos• Para obtener la documentación necesaria para un Bautismo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación, una boda, etc.• Recibir la formación adecuada cuando sea necesario en preparación para la recepción de un sacramento• Para obtener consejo y guía a medida que confrontamos la muerte de un ser querido• Y para poder asistir a la misa cuando más nos conviene

Se espera que la iglesia esté aquí cuando la necesitemos, y a menudo muchos se sienten ofendidos cuando se les pide que apoyen financieramente a la iglesia en su necesidad.

Como una familia es una "iglesia" doméstica y una pequeña comunidad, es la familia, incluso a pesar de sus cortas idas y venidas, la que hace de una casa un hogar. Nuestra comunidad parroquial es también una familia, dependiente de nuestro apoyo en los buenos y en los malos tiempos. A pesar de nuestros problemas cada uno de nosotros tiene la capacidad de hacer de esta iglesia un templo del amor y la compasión de Dios— el hogar de Dios... nuestra casa.

Las necesidades de la iglesia siguen creciendo, mientras que nuestras colectas siguen disminuyendo. Por favor, tómese un momento para leer el mensaje de la Administración de dones (Stewardship). Al comenzar este nuevo año fiscal, estamos empezando en el rojo, casi $700 por debajo de nuestro requisito semanal de $11,000.

En esta columna hemos documentado durante el último año y medio cuánto se ha deteriorado nuestra Iglesia, y menos del 25% de nuestras familias se han tomado esta preocupación lo suficientemente en serio como para comprometerse a resolverla.

Hace 70 años la comunidad tuvo una hermosa visión para la Iglesia Católica de la Sagrada Familia en Citrus Heights. Hoy esa visión continua mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener, reparar y mejorar la visión que empezó hace 7 décadas. Si realmente queremos seguir siendo un faro de esperanza para aquellos que necesitan ser abrazados en el cuidado compasivo de Cristo, y en un momento u otro esto nos incluirá a cada uno de nosotros, todos necesitamos unirnos como comunidad, como familia , para apoyar nuestro hogar y especialmente nuestros esfuerzos para reparar y renovar nuestra iglesia.

Jesús le preguntó al maestro de la ley cómo decía la ley. El maestro respondió: "Amarás al Señor, a tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con todo tu ser, con toda tu fuerza, y con toda tu mente, y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo."

Jesús le dijo que había respondido correctamente: "Haz esto y vivirás." En virtud de nuestro bautismo, tenemos la responsabilidad de poner nuestra fe y nuestras palabras en acción a través de nuestras obras. El maestro conocía la ley – él necesitaba practicarla, y nosotros también.

Domingo 21 de Julio, 2019REFLEXIÓN SOBRE EL MENSAJE DE HOY

Intentemos profundizar en los principales mensajes que nos comunican la primera lectura y el evangelio y tratemos de actualizarlos. Se trata de relatos de hospitalidad, y entre ellos hay diferencias y semejanzas. Una diferencia que se aprecia a simple vista es que los huéspedes aprueban el servicio de Abrahán: «Haz como has dicho» (Gn 18,5); el de Marta, sin embargo, se atrae una reprensión. La semejanza es que en ambos casos el huésped no sólo recibe, sino que aporta también un don: promete un hijo a Abrahán y Sara, y ofrece su palabra en Betania. Recibir al Señor Jesús en nuestra «casa» no significa sólo prestarle «muchos servicios», sino también –antes que nada– dejarle hablar y recibir el don de su Palabra.

La hospitalidad tiene que ser ofrecida también en nombre de Jesús a los hombres con quienes él se identifica: «Fui forastero y me hospedasteis» (Mt 25,35), «No olvidéis la hospitalidad» (Heb 13,2). Hay que dar la oportunidad no sólo de dar, sino también de recibir. ¿Qué ocasiones tenemos?

Las dos hermanas han sido consideradas como dos tipos de vida: activa y contemplativa. En realidad, son más bien ejemplos concretos que ilustran el tercer y cuarto tipos de terrenos de la parábola del sembrador. La «preocupación» y la «agitación» de Marta recuerdan «la semilla que cayó entre cardos», o sea, «los que escuchan el mensaje, pero luego se ven atrapados por las preocupaciones, las riquezas y los placeres de la vida, y no llegan a la madurez» (cf. Lc 8,14).

La «mejor parte» de María nos recuerda, en cambio, «la semilla que cayó en tierra buena», o sea, «a los que, después de escuchar el mensaje con corazón noble y generoso, lo retienen y dan fruto por su constancia» (Lc 8,15). ¿Dónde se sitúa nuestro modo de vivir, en el tercero o en el cuarto tipo de terreno? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA

Pregunta para los niños: Nombren una ocasión en que compartieron lo que tenían con un amigo o compañero de clases.

Pregunta para los jóvenes: Marta decidió servir, María decidió sentarse ante los pies de Jesús y escucharlo. De esas dos acciones, servir o rezar, ¿con cuál se sienten más cómodos? ¿Por qué?

Pregunta para los adultos: El Evangelio de hoy nos invita a servir y a ser hospitalarios. ¿Cuándo recibieron a Jesús en su hogar por medio de la presencia de un amigo o un extraño?

LECTURAS DE LA PRÓXIMA

SEMANA

Lunes 7/22

Martes 7/23

Miércoles 7/24

Jueves 7/25

Viernes 7/26

Sábado 7/27

Domingo 7/28

1ª. Lectura Cantar de los Cantares 3, 1-4a

Éxodo 14, 21—15, 1

Éxodo 16, 1-5. 9-15

Hechos 4, 33; 5, 12. 27-33; 12, 2a

Eclesiástico 44, 1. 10-15 Éxodo 24, 3-8 Génesis 18,

20-32

Salmo Responsorial

Salmo 62, 2. 3-4. 5-6. 8-9

Éxodo 15, 8-9. 10 y 12. 17

Salmo 77, 18-19. 23-24. 25-26. 27-28

Salmo 66, 2-3. 5. 7-8

Salmo 131, 11. 13-14. 17-18

Salmo 49, 1-2. 5-6. 14-15

Salmo 137, 1-2a. 2bc-3. 6-7ab. 7c-8

2ª. Lectura Colosenses 2, 12-14

Evangelio Juan 20, 1. 11-18

Mateo 12, 46-50 Mateo 13, 1-9 Mateo 20, 20-

28 Mateo 13, 16-17

Mateo 13, 24-30 Lucas 11, 1-13

¡Dale a Dios lo mejor de ti: vístete dignamente para venir a su casa.

VISITA AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO Las horas de visita para la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento son: Lunes a viernes de 9:00 de la mañana a 9:00 de la noche; sábado de 9:00 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde. Domingos no hay adoración pero la capilla abre para oración. La capilla no abre cuando hay funerales

Si desea recibir por correo, en la comodidad de su casa, todos los programas, invitaciones y actividades de la parroquia, por favor acérquese a la oficina para actualizar sus datos. ¡Gracias! Visite nuestra nueva página de internet en www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

LOS INVITAMOS A PARTICIPAR EN LOS TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA ¿Te gustaría crecer en tu fe? ¿Aprender a escuchar y meditar la palabra de Dios y hablar con él? ¿Experimentar el amor de Dios y superar complejos y traumas en tu vida?

Ven a participar en el próximo taller de oración y vida que comienza el jueves, 25 de julio de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salón St. John, ubicado dentro del centro comunitario. Para más información comunícate con Esther de León llamando al teléfono 916-962-2209 LLEVE LA CRUZ DE LAS VOCACIONES DE LA CASA El programa “Cruz por las vocaciones” invita a las familias a que lleven la Santa Cruz a su casa por una semana. Si está interesado en participar en este programa por favor llame a Nora Borja al 916-723-6309.

SABADO 3 DE AGOSTO: ENCUENTRO PARA EL LIDERAZGO HISPANO, “SOY TESTIGO DEL AMOR DE DIOS” ¡Este es un llamado para continuar en el acompañamiento a los miembros de los Comités del Ministerio Hispano parroquiales, católicos activos en las parroquias, y movimientos eclesiales, participando juntos con nuestro Obispo para caminar en una Cultura del Testimonio. ¡Soy Testigo! Este encuentro será el sábado 3 de Agosto de 9:00 am a 2:00 pm, en la Parroquia de Santa Filomena, 2428 Bell Street, Sacramento, CA 95825 El costo por persona es de $10 e incluye almuerzo. Regístrese en línea hoy mismo https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ministerio-hispano-soy-testigo-del-amor-de-dios-tickets-62932703410 Para más información comunicarse con Teresa Donan 916-733-0132 Pastoral Hispana; Alex Barraza 916-733-0134 Pastoral Juvenil y Martha Haig 916-733-0131 Centros Migrantes

ESPECIALIZACIÓN DE LITURGIA Un coordinador de la liturgia hace más que sólo establecer para la misa; un coordinador de liturgia planea, organiza y coordina las liturgias parroquiales, dirige los equipos de música/culto, y preside el comité de liturgia parroquial-todo en estrecha colaboración con el pastor. La serie "Especialización de Liturgia" se entiende, en parte, para entrenar a los coordinadores de liturgia para esta tarea. Si usted o alguien que conoce puede ser un buen candidato para este puesto, por favor considere inscribirse en la serie de especialización de liturgia. La sesión #1 es el sábado 21 de septiembre. Si está interesado, por favor escriba al email jcavanagh@scd.org para saber los requisitos y el horario de las clases.

10º ANIVERSARIO DE FIRE NORCAL JAM Sábado, 14 de septiembre, 2019 de 9:00AM-9:00PM en Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo ¡Comienza el año de la juventud y el Ministerio de adultos jóvenes en la celebración del 10º aniversario de ON FiRE NorCal Jam! Únase a nosotros el sábado 14 de septiembre de 2019 en Six Flags Discovery Kingdom para un día de oración e inspiración-con los obispos del norte de California, invitados especiales Jamie Grace y fr. Rob Galea (y muchos más), tiempo de viaje exclusivo para todos los huéspedes de ON FiRE, y el oportunidad de reunirse como una iglesia encendida en el amor de Cristo, con adolescentes de todo el norte de California. Para comprar boletos y para más información, por favor visite www.onfirenorcal.com

¡También estamos buscando voluntarios para unirse a nuestro equipo de backstage, equipo de hospitalidad y ministerio de música! ¿Se sienten llamados a servir al Señor por medio del don de la música? ¡Ahora es tu oportunidad! Actualmente estamos haciendo audiciones para nuevos miembros de nuestro equipo de ministerio musical que liderarán a la congregación en oración a través de la canción durante la Misa y la Hora Santa en ON FiRE NorCal Jam el 14 de septiembre de 2019. ¿Está interesado en usar su talento y unirse a este equipo? ¡Visita www.onfirenorcal.com/volunteer.html para registrarte! 3 MINUTOS DE RETIRO TE PUEDEN DAR 24 HORAS DE PAZ. Inspirados en el Año de la Fe, y considerando la falta de tiempo que siempre nos agobia, los invitamos a considerar regalarse a sí mismos 3 minutos de oración personal para encontrar 24 horas de la maravillosa paz que se vive en el Señor. Visiten el website: http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minutos-de-retiro-oracion-diaria-online.htm; y disfruten una nueva oportunidad de afianzar nuestra fe. Es totalmente en español.

LES INVITAMOS A VENIR A LA OFICINA PARA PEDIR MISAS O INTENCIONES. Lunes a jueves a partir de las 9:30 am. Si usted está interesado(a) en mandar a hacer una misa o poner en la intenciones el nombre de alguien, por favor venga directamente a la oficina de la parroquia. Aquí lo atenderemos en español de lunes a jueves a partir de las 9:30 de la mañana. No es necesario tener cita. ¡Gracias por su colaboración!

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CORO SÁBADO Roberto Gervacio 916-349-6619

CRUZ DE LAS VOCACIONES

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MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE EUCARISTÍA

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HOSPITALIDAD Manuel & Beatriz Reta 916-969-2284 Segoviano & Marcela Guzmán 916-693-4225

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LECTORES Martin Peralta 916-243-9600

Ministerio de los enfermos y duelo.

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ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICA

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RICA PARA ADULTOS

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SACRISTANES Silvestre López 916-821-4208 Fernando Valdez 916-600-2030

CALENDARIO JULIO 2019

Horario de la oficina Lunes a viernes 9:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m.

CONFESIONES son los jueves de 5:00 a 6:30pm

Breaking Open the Word

– 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time –Readings: Genesis 18:1-10 • Psalm 15:2-5 • Colossians 1:24-28 • Luke 10:38-42

OVERVIEW: The obvious connection between the Old Testament reading this week and the Gospel readings deals with hospitality. But there’s more to it than that, as we shall see. In the first reading three strangers arrive at Abraham’s tent. In customary Middle Eastern fashion Abraham invites them in, washes their feet and has a sumptuous meal prepared for them. Christian tradition has seen in this reading an “icon” of the Trinity for as the narrative describes it, “The LORD appeared to Abraham” in the guise of three men. (The famous Russian icon composed by Andrei Rublev depicts this scene to illuminate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity). Notice how the reading goes back and forth between the singular and the plural. Through these angelic visitors the LORD reveals his plan to Abraham, saying that his wife Sarah will give birth to a son, even in her old age. Abraham and Sarah have key roles to play in God’s plan of salvation although they can only see a small part of it. In the second reading St. Paul explains his role as a minister of Christ, which is “to bring to completion for you the word of God: the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past.” He does this, in part, by “filling up [in his flesh] what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ” Paul does not mean to suggest that there is anything lacking in terms of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, but rather that Paul’s suffering plays a part in God’s plan by enabling him to bear witness to Christ through his suffering. The Church, which is the body of Christ, is destined to suffer with Christ, as he said “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you.” (John 15:20). In the gospel reading, Martha and Mary welcome the Lord into their home. The difference, of course, is that Martha is “anxious and worried” about serving while Mary is commended for having “chosen the better part.” It’s worth noting that this reading follows the story of the Good Samaritan, which stressed the importance of active service. Placed here, the story of Martha and Mary balances the parable of the Good Samaritan by stressing the importance of faith and of listening to God. Taken together the two stories illustrate the Great Commandment: to love God, and love one’s neighbor.

Key verse: “There is need of only one thing.” (Lk. 10:42)

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: “What is contemplative prayer? St. Teresa answers: ‘Contemplative prayer in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.’ …. Contemplative prayer is the simple expression of the mystery of prayer. It is a gaze of faith fixed on Jesus, attentiveness to the Word of God, a silent love.” [2709; 2724]

POPE FRANCIS: “We can walk as much as we want, we can build many things, but if we do not profess Jesus Christ, things go wrong. We may become a charitable NGO, but not the Church, the Bride of the Lord. …. My wish is that all of us, after these days of grace, will have the courage, yes, the courage, to walk in the presence of the Lord, with the Lord’s Cross; to build the Church on the Lord’s blood which was poured out on the Cross; and to profess the one glory: Christ crucified. And in this way, the Church will go forward. [Inaugural homily to Cardinal electors, March 14, 2013)

LIFE APPLICATION: In preparing a meal for the Lord, Martha was performing very important work of mercy: feeding the hungry. But her preoccupation with duty, important as it was, interfered with the much more important task of being still and listening to the Lord. Mary, on the other hand, experienced deep communion with God, even though she wasn’t “doing” anything. One of the principle aims of Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy was the “fully conscious and active participation” of the people at Mass. But ‘active participation’ doesn’t necessarily mean we always have to be “doing something”. Rather, it refers to an interior disposition in which each of us participates “fully and consciously” in the Paschal Mystery. Corporal works of mercy are an essential and necessary part of the Christian life. They are the fruit of our relationship with Christ, an outgrowth of our having sat ‘at the feet of Jesus.’ This week’s readings, however, remind us that cultivating our relationship with the Lord is primary. Otherwise, as the Holy Father cautioned, the Church is no more than a “charitable NGO.”

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