SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC CHURCH

323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891 www.santaclaraparish.org

Sunday, July 16, 2017

FRUIT OF THE WORD

T he seed is the word of God. The agricultural metaphors in all of today’s readings give richness to the message that the word of God, cultivated in our hearts, bears much fruit in our lives. Creation itself awaits the re-demption of all, even as our bodies await the resurrection. Just as we will rejoice in the fulfill-ment of God’s word, so will all of creation sing for joy in the Reign of God. The word of God is effective and holy; it brings about exactly what it says. It is not futile or empty, but rich in mean-ing for those who hear and are healed. Those who hear the word of God and keep it will, with all creation, bear much fruit and sing for joy. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

T wo centuries ago, Archbishop John Carroll worried that Ameri-cans would not appreciate the linguistic veil over our worship, and asked that the litur-gy in the new United States be in English, not Latin. How did our liturgy come to be in Latin in the first place? In the first century, the dominant language in the regions where the church first flourished was Greek. Today in much of the world, almost everyone speaks at least a bit of English. Recently, the European Union even considered making English its official language, a curious proposal since only two English-speaking countries are members. Just as English is a unifying language today, it was hard to function in the ancient world without a smattering of Greek. Even the word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek for “thanksgiving.” For a long time, Greek was the language of worship, even in Rome. Slowly, society in the west shifted to a bias for Latin and against Greek. Latin first ap-peared in public prayer at the end of the second century, in the coloni-al outposts of North Africa. Soon, Latin became the language of cul-ture, and so as fixed prayer forms were written, they were transmitted in Latin. From Rome and Africa, over the next four centuries, the new liturgical language of Latin spread north to Gaul and Britain. -Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor Rev. Henry Ahorlu, Associate Pastor

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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Fam. Mass,

5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish

W H M Monday-Saturday 8am

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Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment

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Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm

C H Every day 6am—8pm

(closed on certain holidays)

A S Parish Office (805) 487-3891

Emergency only (805) 890-5400

P O H Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary

Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 8am-2pm

Office of Catechism

(805) 330-8218

Youth Ministry/Confirma on Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988

Santa Clara Elementary School

Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030

(805) 483-6935

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55:10-11). Psalm — The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65). Second Reading — We, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves awaiting the re-demption of our bodies (Romans 8:18-23). Gospel — Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday:Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Camillus de Lellis Thursday: St. Apollinaris Friday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Saturday: St. Mary Magdalene

FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION

We invite all parents to register their children in the religious education program on August 1, 2017. Of-fice Hours are Monday – Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Minimum age is 8 yrs. old. Parents/Guardians must bring: birth certificate, baptismal certificate, recent photo of child, and $95 (this includes book fees). Please call the office at 805-330-8217.

DIACONATE FORMATION

T he Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Ange-les. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate For-mation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, and to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the

ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation pro-gram. It is important for men who are married to at-tend with their wives. The next information meeting will be held on Sunday, July 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Dominic Savio Parish, 13400 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706. For further information, please contact Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383 or you can also send an email to: CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org

ST CLARE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

T he Santa Clara Altar Society invites all parish-ioners to the Annual St. Clare’s Feast Day Cel-ebration on Friday, August 11, 2017. We will start with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Breakfast Buffet at Courtyard Mar-riott, located at 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. St. Clare’s Breakfast Buffet tick-ets are available at the Parish Office. Cost is $22.00 per person. Tickets go fast so pick up your tickets soon. Please join us to celebrate St. Clare’s Feast Day, Santa Clara’s patron saint. LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS AUGUST 6th. PLEASE NOTE : TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

“THE DIVINE DANCE”

F ather Richard Rohr’s new book on the Divine Trinity. The Trinity will of course always remain a profound mystery, but after reading Father Rohr’s book, you will experience it as a mystery that can, and will, transform your life! We will be meeting in the Sierra Center in the San Buenaventura Mission Parish Office on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 10am. Please call Anne Vanoni for infor-mation and to register 805-672-0920.

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46TH CATHOLIC RENEWAL CONVENTION

T he Convention will take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2017 at the Ana-heim Convention Center & Arena. This year’s theme is: “Aflame with the Spirit”. Over 50 Catholic Speakers & 70 Presentations! Spiritually enriching for all ages! Guest Speakers: Bishop Robert Barron, Bish-op David O’Connell, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, and many more! For brochure/info, contact: (818) 771-1361 Online Info & Registration: spirit@scrc.org

RCIA CLASSES STARTING

I f you are interested in becoming Catholic, please join us in August for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Classes begin on Sunday, August 20th. For Catho-lics who need to make their First Ho-ly Communion or Confirmation, we will offer adult sacrament prepara-tion beginning Thursday, September 7th. More infor-mation and a calendar may be found on the parish website www.santaclaraparish.org. If you would like to join us this fall, please reach out to our RCIA Coor-dinator, Mr. Michael Parks, to introduce yourself and share your contact information. He can be reached at michael@santaclaraparish.org, or by phone at (805) 330-8244.

JOIN THE RCIA TEAM!

H ave you ever felt called to share your faith with others and help lead them to Christ! If so, consider joining the RCIA Team. We are looking for adults to help us in forming the faith of others, and welcoming them into the Church. Whatev-er your gifts and talents, and whatever you feel called to do, there is a place for you on the team. Please contact Mr. Parks at (805) 330-8244.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

T he Bereavement Ministry of Mary Star of the Sea Parish offers an eight week grief support group for individuals mourning the loss of a loved one. Meetings are Monday evenings at 5:30pm beginning July 24th. We are here to serve you. If you would like more information, please feel free to con-tact us at 805-205-3871.

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DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva †) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)

Family Holy Hour Join us on Fridays, 7-8pm

(Confessions begin at 6:30 p.m.)

SANTA CLARA CHURCH SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS

INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL

5:00 PM SAT JULY 15, 2017 (VIGIL MASS) Procopio Berrer Sr. - Deceased

Clarice Woodworth -Health & Wellbeing Andrew Spellman -Deceased

Margaret A. Guiteras -Deceased Edward Sierra -Deceased/Birthday

7:00 PM SAT JULY 15, 2017 (VIGIL MASS)

Christian Jasso -Difunto(a) Myrella Chavez -Acción de Gracias Juanito Sandoval -Intención Especial Agustin Martinez -Intención Especial

Abel Gonzalez -Difunto(a)

6:30 AM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Jonathan Pachana -Birthday

Clementina Macapagal -Death Anniversary

8:00 AM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS An Le-Birthday

Gilbert Cervantes -Special Intention Jovita Marin -Deceased

Steve & Maria Borel -Wedding Anniversary Joy & Manny Sibal -Birthday Maggie Parreno -Deceased

Antonio Rodriguez -Death Anniversary

10:00 AM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Karen Lynn Herrera -Deceased

Ramon Ruvalcaba -Deceased Theresa Wan -Deceased

Isabelo & Anterra Ocampo -Deceased Evelyn Ocampo Garcia -Deceased

Dr. Antoinio & Dr Asuncion Encarnacion -Deceased Nick & Sophie Ocampo -Deceased

12:00 PM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Salome Mendoza Fuentes - Deceased Jose J. & Greg Alvarez - Deceased

Roberto Leonardo - Death Anniversary Victor Basinal Florendo - Deceased Gilbert Cervantes - Thanksgiving

Rene Ramos - Birthday Majorie Sevilla Dee -Deceased

5:00 PM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS

Dominador Bernardo, Sr. -Deceased Reynaldo Garza -Health & Wellbeing

7:00 PM JULY 16, 2017 SUNDAY MASS Martha Gonzalez Mendez - Difunto(a)

Benditos Animos del Purgatorio - Intención Especial Enrigue Martinez Cervantes -Cumpleaños

WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES MISA 8AM ENTRE SEMANA

MONDAY, JULY 17 Amor Tolentino -Birthday

Daniel Campos -Deceased Mia Galiana (15)-Birthday

Odette David -Death Anniversary Gilbert Cervantes -Thanksgiving

TUESDAY, JULY 18 Gilbert Cervantes -Thanksgiving

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Gilbert Cervantes -Special Intention Veronica Felicia -Health & Wellbeing

Bernadette Felicia-Miranda -Health & Wellbeing

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Rodolfo Admana -Deceased

Tyler Duffy -Birthday Gilbert Cervantes - Special Intention

FRIDAY, JULY 21 Anthony Kropinak -Birthday Conrad Portillo -Deceased

Gilbert Cervantes - Special Intention Eric Mahoney -Birthday

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Daniel Campos -Deceased/Birthday

Tony Kropinak -Birthday

FRUTO DE LA PALABRA

L a semiIla es la Palabra de Dios. Las metáfo-ras de la agricultura en todas las lecturas de hoy brindan riqueza al mensaje de que la palabra de Dios, cultivada en nuestro corazón, pro-duce mucho fruto en nuestra vida. La creación misma espera la redención de todos, hasta nuestro cuerpo aguarda la resurrección . Así como nos regocijamos por el cumplimiento de la Palabra de Dios, así la creación toda cantara de gozo en el Reino de Dios. La Palabra de Dios es eficaz y santa, produce exac-tamente lo que dice. No es inútil ni vacía, sino rica en significado para quienes la escuchan y son sanados. Quienes escuchan la palabra de Dios y la guardan, con toda la creación, darán mucho fruto y cantarán de gozo. -Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

U no de los pasajes bíblicos más bellos tiene que ser el de Isaías 11:6. El profe-ta proclama la paz mesiánica como una paz en donde animales voraces como el lobo,el leopardo, el león y la osa habitarán tranqui-lamente con animales mansos como el cordero, el cabrito, el ternero y la vaca "y un niño pe-queño los conducirá". Esta es una paz donde la justicia rectifica las desigualdades y pone fin a la violencia. En esta profecía el Cristo es un niñoque pastorea el mundo con una eficacia sor-prendente. El hace lo que los gobernantes del mundo pretenden hacer pero nunca logran, po-ne fin a la guerra, la pobreza y el hambre. Por esta razón hay muchas imágenes del Niño Je-sús como el Santo Niño de Atocha, el Niño Jesús de Praga, el Divino Niño de Bogotá y el Niño Je-sús en manos de san Antonio, entre otros. Éstas captan el deseo cristiano de que el niño venga a conducirnos hacia la paz mesiánica y a la vez, nos

recuerda que hay que ser como niños para entrar en el reino de Dios. -Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura -La palabra de Dios siempre cumple lo que el quiere (Isaias 55:10-11). Salmo -Los granos que caen en la tierra buena da-ran una cosecha abundante (Salmo 65 [64]). Segunda lectura -Toda la creaci6n anticipa ansiosa-mente la revelaci6n de la gloria plena de Dios (Romanos 8:18-23). Evangelio -El que tenga oidos, que entienda y reci-ba las ensefianzas de Jesus (Mateo 13:1-23).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Mt 11:20-24 Miercoles:Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Sal 103 (102):lb-4, 6-7;

Mt 11:25-27

Mt 11:28-30

16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Sabado: Ex 12:37-42; Sal 136 (135):1, 23-24, 10-15;

Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Domingo :Sab 12:13, 16-19; Sal 86 (85):5-6, 9-10, 15- 16;

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

San Apolinario Viernes: San Lorenzo de Brindis

Santa Maria Magdalena

REGISTRACION PRIMERA COMUNION

I nvitamos a todos los Padres de familia a regis-trar a sus hijos al programa de Primera Comu-nión. Iniciamos el 1 de Agosto del 2017. Usted necesita ser un miembro registrado y activo en la Pa-rroquia. Se requiere Acta de Nacimiento, Fe de Bau-tismo, una fotografía reciente, donación $95.00 los libros están incluidos en la cuota. Edad mínima de 8 años. (805)330-8217.

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REGISTRANDO PARA CONFIRMACIÓN I

E stamos aceptando inscripciones para el Primer Año de Confirmación para los adolescentes. Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en la Oficina Parro-quial. Por favor llame a nuestro Direc-tor de Confirmación, Pete Rydberg al 330-8216 o 487-3891. ¡Gracias!

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REGISTRACION DE CATECISMO PARA ADULTOS

E stamos aceptando registraciones para adultos quienes les faltan los sacramentos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Clases empiezan el 6 de Septiembre, cuestan $75 y duran 12 semanas. Favor de registrarse en la Oficina de la Parroquia.

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA DOLIENTES

E l Ministerio de Duelo de Maria Estrella del Mar ofrece un grupo de apoyo de ocho semanas para personas que han perdido a un ser querido. Las reuniones son los lunes a las 7:00pm empezando el 24 de julio. Nosotros estamos aquí para servirle. Si gusta más información, por favor llámenos al 805-205-3871.

FIESTA DE LA CAPILLA DE SANTA CLARA!

Julio 21 , 22 y 23!

Boletos de preventa para comida, atracciones y estacionamiento se pueden comprar en la oficina de la Parroquia. ¡Únase con nosotros

para un fin de semana de diversión!

MISA BILINGÜE FIESTA DE SANTA CLARA

día viernes, 11 de Agosto, a las 7:00 p.m.

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