Father Chuck Durante Fr.Chuck@stacathedral.com

Rector, Ext. 106 Fr. Lucio Zuñiga-Rocha Fr.Lucio@stacathedral.com Parochial Vicar, Ext. 101

Joseph Bell & Robert Dangel Deacons

P O E- : Office@STACathedral.com

P O H Monday: 11:00-4:30 PM

Tuesday thru Friday: 8:30-4:30 PM

S Rocío Paz

Office Administrator Ext. #100 Rociog@STACathedral.com Mary Ann Dangel

Bookkeeping Ext. #108 Tammie Sheely

Religious Education Ext. #110 Jack Hallsted

Bookstore Manager Ext. #112

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Tues—Thurs: 11:00-2:00PM Friday: C

Saturday: 3:00-5:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM-1:00PM

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Most Rev Randolph R. Calvo JCD DD, Bishop of Reno

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WELCOME FRIENDS & VISITORS TO OUR

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FROM FATHER CHUCK’S DESK We hear the story of the Transfiguration today, as we do every second Sunday of Lent. Jesus takes Peter,

James and John with Him up on the mountain top and they have a vision of Moses and Elijah there with Jesus, and Jesus is transfigured into a shining white light. In a few weeks we will tell the story of Jesus in the garden at Geth-semane praying desperately before his own arrest. Once again, he will take Peter, James and John with him and he will be transfigured in a different way, surrendering completely into the will of His Father. Peter, James and John can’t really handle either encounter. In both places they fall asleep. Perhaps on the mountain they were tired from the journey; perhaps in the garden they were drowsy after a meal and some wine. Fear plays a part too. On the mountain they fear the full presence of God in the cloud; in the garden they fear what might come next. A long jour-ney occurs in the gospel telling between Mount Tabor and Gethsemane. Joys and tribulations will accompany the apostles as they walk with Jesus. In the end, they shall see the risen Lord. We can identify with them.

This journey of Lent is a remembering of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus and how his life and the lives of his disciples connect to and challenge our lives to make us better disciples and witnesses to our faith. Prayer and reflection are an integral part of that remembering. I encourage you to consider some spiritual reading as a part of your Lenten journey. Visit our Bookstore to see what might jump out at you. We have a number of good books by Megan McKenna who was in Reno in the late fall to present a day of reflection. Megan is a theologian and excellent storyteller. The titles of some of her books: Parables, the Arrows of God, We Live Inside a Story, Holy Families, The art and spirituality of listening, Shadows of the Trinity and Listen Here! These and many other books are available in our Bookstore located under the church. Check it out.

I noticed that many of the boxes from Operation Rice Bowl have been picked up. If you missed it last week, they are available in the baskets near the doors of the church. What I find particularly helpful in this Lenten observance is the thoughts for each day and the connection to those who struggle in poverty. The Catholic Services Appeal also continues. This is the effort in every parish of our diocese to support the minis-tries of our diocese throughout northern Nevada. This is not like our weekly collection. This appeal seeks pledges from each household to be paid either in one large sum or, for most of us, in contributions made throughout the year. Thank you to all who have pledged and are giving! We are currently at $65,949 in pledges and $33,884 received in actual contributions. If you have not yet made a pledge, please pray about doing so today.

I was very pleased with the number of people who came to pray the Stations of the Cross on our first Friday, and the soups we shared afterward were delicious. Fr. Lucio even made a yummy lentil soup. There is a beautiful spirit present among us on these evenings. Special thanks to all who helped make the Stations prayerful and the sharing plentiful! This will happen every Friday during Lent and all are welcome.

Next weekend our Confirmation students will be on retreat at the Marello Youth Retreat Center in Loomis, CA from Friday evening until Sunday. Please remember to keep them in prayer, along with Deacon Joe, Tammie and those helping with the retreat. The students will be receiving their Confirmation on May 25th. Also remember to pray for our adults in the RCIA. Last Sunday we prayed over them in the Rite of Sending at the 11:30 AM Mass and they celebrated the Rite of Election by Bishop Calvo at Saint Rose of Lima that afternoon. This year we have 8 adults in the process and they joined over 200 others from parishes in our diocese who will be celebrating the initiation sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

Finally, a couple notes of thanks. Many of you have commented on the simple beauty of the environment of our church for Lent. Oscar, Gonzalo and Cu are largely responsible for it, thank you for all you do! You may have no-ticed a little extra light on the ambo and on our music ministers, that’s thanks to Cu and his helpers as well. I also want to thank those who are on our parish Homeless Outreach Team who have consistently staffed the homeless overflow tent one night each week. From among the many congregations and communities in Reno, I am proud that the Cathedral has stepped up to take this on and I am grateful to all of the team! This outreach will conclude at the end of March.

Blessings to you all this Second Week of Lent!

DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE CHUCK Hoy escuchamos la historia de la Transfiguración, como lo hacemos cada Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma. Jesús

toma a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan con Él a la cima de la montaña, allí tienen una visión de Moisés y Elías con Jesús y Jesús se transfiguró en una luz blanca brillante. En pocas semanas contaremos la historia de Jesús en el jardín de Get-semaní, orando desesperadamente antes de su propio arresto. Una vez más, tomará a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan con Él y será transfigurado de una manera diferente, rindiéndose completamente a la voluntad de su Padre. Pedro, Santiago y Juan realmente no pueden maniobrar ninguno de los dos encuentros. En ambos lugares se quedan dormidos. Tal vez en la montaña estaban agotados del trayecto; tal vez en el jardín estaban somnolientos después de la comida y un poco de vino. El miedo también juega un papel. En la montaña temen la presencia plena de Dios en la nube; en el jardín te-men lo que podría venir después. Un largo trayecto ocurre en la narración del Evangelio entre el Monte Tabor y Getse-maní. Alegrías y tribulaciones acompañarán a los apóstoles mientras caminan con Jesús. Al final, verán al Señor resuci-tado. Podemos identificarnos con ellos.

Este trayecto durante la Cuaresma es un recuerdo de la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Jesús y cómo su vida y las vidas de sus discípulos se conectan y desafían nuestras vidas para hacernos mejores discípulos y testigos de nuestra fe. La oración y la reflexión son parte integrante de ese recuerdo. Les invito a considerar alguna lectura espiritual como par-te de su trayecto cuaresmal. Visite nuestra Librería y Tienda de Regalos y vea si tienen algún libro que le interese. En-contrará una serie de buenos libros en inglés de Megan McKenna, quien estuvo en Reno el otoño pasado presentando un día de reflexión. Megan es una teóloga y narradora excelente. Algunos de sus libros: Parables, the Arrows of God, We Live Inside a Story, Holy Families, The art and spirituality of listening, Shadows of the Trinity and Listen Here! Estos y muchos otros libros están disponibles en nuestra Librería localizada debajo de la iglesia. Vaya y visíteles.

Noté que fueron bastantes las cajitas del Proyecto Tazón de Arroz que se usaron el fin de semana pasado. Si usted no tuvo oportunidad de llevarse una cajita la semana pasada, aún tenemos muchas disponibles en las entradas de la iglesia. Lo que me parece particularmente útil en esta observancia cuaresmal son las reflexiones para cada día y la co-nexión con los que luchan en la pobreza. La Campaña de Fondos para Servicios Católicos también continúa. Este es el esfuerzo de cada parroquia de nuestra Diócesis para apoyar a los ministerios de nuestra Diócesis en el norte de Nevada. Esta campaña de fondos no es como nuestra colecta semanal. Esta campaña de fondos busca promesas de cada ho-gar, ya sea una contribución de un solo monto, o para la mayoría de nosotros, contribuciones realizadas durante todo el año. ¡Gracias a todos los que ya hicieron una promesa y han contribuido! Actualmente hemos recibido $65,949 en pro-mesas y $33,884 en contribuciones recibidas. Si aún no ha hecho una promesa, por favor ore y hágalo hoy.

Me dio mucho gusto mirar la cantidad de personas que vinieron a rezar las Estaciones de la Cruz en nuestro primer viernes, y las sopas que compartimos después estuvieron deliciosas. El Padre Lucio incluso hizo una deliciosa sopa de lentejas. Hay un hermoso espíritu presente entre nosotros en estos convivios. Un agradecimiento especial a los que ayudaron a hacer el rezo de las Estaciones un servicio solemne y trajeron comida en abundancia. El rezo de las Estacio-nes y el convivio se llevarán a cabo todos los viernes durante la Cuaresma y todos son bienvenidos.

El próximo fin de semana, del Viernes hasta el Domingo, nuestros estudiantes de Confirmación estarán en retiro en el Marello Youth Retreat Center en Loomis, California. Por favor, manténgalos en oración, junto con el Diácono Joe y Tammie quienes dirigirán el retiro. Los estudiantes serán confirmados el 25 de Mayo. También recuerde orar por nues-tros adultos en el programa de RCIA. El Domingo pasado oramos sobre ellos en el Rito de Envío en la Misa de las 11:30 AM y celebraron el Rito de Elección por el Señor Obispo Calvo en la iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima esa misma tarde. Este año tenemos 8 adultos que se unieron a más de 200 otros de las parroquias de nuestra Diócesis que celebrarán los sacramentos de iniciación en la Vigilia Pascual.

Por último, un par de notas de agradecimiento. Muchos de ustedes han comentado sobre la simple belleza del am-biente de nuestra iglesia para la Cuaresma. Oscar, Gonzalo y Cu son en gran parte responsables de esto. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen! Usted pudo haber notado un poco de luz adicional en los ambones, eso también es gracias a Cu y sus ayudantes. También quiero agradecer a los que forman parte del equipo de nuestra parroquia que consistentemente ha ayudado en la tienda de campaña para las personas sin hogar, una noche cada semana. De entre las muchas con-gregaciones y comunidades en Reno, estoy orgulloso de que la Catedral ha incrementado su ayuda, ¡estoy agradecido con todo el equipo! Este apoyo concluirá a finales de Marzo.

¡Bendiciones a todos en esta Segunda Semana de Cuaresma!

MARCH

Saturday, March 16 8:15 AM Communion & Con nuing Ed Classes 3:00-4:30 PM Confessions

Monday, March 18, 25 1:00 PM Marian Movement for Priests Rosary 6:00 PM Prayer Circle

Tuesday, March 19, 26 6:00 AM Men of Saint Joseph 5:15 PM Confirma on Classes 7:00 PM RCIA

Wednesday, March 20, 27 6:30 PM Grupo de Oración Carismá co

Thursday, March 21, 28 1:00-6:30 PM Adora on concluding w/Benedic on 3:00 PM Divine Chaplet of Mercy 5:30-6:30 PM Confessions 7:00-9:00 PM Adult Choir Prac ce

Friday, M 22, 29 6:00 PM Sta ons of the Cross followed by Parish Lenten Soup & Bread Potluck

Thursday, March 28 P O 12:10 PM M

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Friday, March 29 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO DIOCESAN CONFERENCE

Readings of the Week Mon: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tues: 2Sm 7:4-5, 12-16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13-22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51 Wed: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thurs: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Fri: Gn 37:3-4, 12-17-28; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-46 Sat: Mi 7:14-20; Ps103:1-4, 9-12; Lk15:1-3, 11-32 Sun: Ex3:1-15; Ps103:1-11; 1Cor 10:1-12; Lk 13:1-9

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 16

8:00 5:00

Deceased members of the Honnibal Fam. † Alicia Lyon Cruz

Sunday, March 17—Second Sunday of Lent

7:30 9:30

11:30 4:15 6:00

† Tom Magee † Juozas Lekavicius Sr. and Jr. † Baby Isabela For the People of St Thomas Aquinas In thanksgiving for Patricia Tellez

Monday, March 18—Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

12:10 † Daniel Horn-Bostel

Tuesday, March 19— Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgen Mary

7:00 12:10

† Dr. Carl Herrera † Robert John Young

Wednesday, March 20—Lenten Weekday

7:00 12:10

† Carmen Rodriguez † Jimmie McAdams

Thursday, March 21—Lenten Weekday

7:00 12:10

† Dr. Carl Herrera † Harrold Gurries

Friday, March 22—Lenten Weekday

7:00 Pam Bell

Saturday, March 23

8:00 5:00

† Barbara Moss For the health of Jack Hallsted

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LAY MINISTER’S FORMATION ∗ Already serving the parish in a ministry position but wishing you had a stronger foundation?

∗ You’re in a leadership position in the parish but you know that understanding more about the teachings of the church would be beneficial?

∗ You’d like to connect with others in ministry outside your parish? This may be what you are being called to!

Applica ons are now being accepted for the 2019-2020 Lay Ministry Forma on & Leadership program.

This diocesan program takes you deeper into your faith and into ministry. Mee ngs are held one Saturday per month in Reno, for ten months star ng in August. If there is enough par cipa on, some of the mee ngs will be “Zoomed” to St Joseph’s in Elko to make it easier for those on the eastern side of our diocese to par cipate.

Interested? Intrigued? Talk to your pastor about your interest! Download the brochure applica on at: h ps://renodiocese.org/home/ourworks/lay-ministry-leadership-development/.

Topics include: Liturgy, Ministry, Gospels, Founda ons of Theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and Spirituality. Comments from previous par cipants: “The fire con nues to burn in my heart a er my addi onal forma on.” “It filled some of the weaknesses in my founda onal knowledge of the Bible, Catholic doctrine and prac ce.” "I feel as if I have a great network of faith-filled individuals that I can s ll communicate with." "I loved going to our monthly clas-ses and always was excited and looking forward to them because I knew I was not go-ing to leave "Empty Hearted." Even when I already knew what the class was all about, the Holy Spirit always gave me new insights, new revela ons, new wisdom."

Questions? Contact Dr. Lauri Anne Reinhart at 326-9431 or laurianner@catholicreno.org. Applica ons are due May 1, 2019

THE YARN CIRCLE CONTINUES TO MAKE SHAWLS FOR NURSING HOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS Shawl dona ons are welcome, plus yarn & supplies (crochet hooks, looms and kni ng needles) are appreciated. Dona ons can be brought to the monthly WSTA mee ngs or dropped off at the Parish Office.

MARRIAGE ROSARY RALLY Saturday, March 23rd Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral’s Courtyard 12:00-1:30 PM.

Please join us to pray the rosary to ask God, Our Lady and St Joseph as the spouse of the Mother of God and the pillar of families, for their divine interven on to protect and preserve tradi onal marriage in America.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR IN RIGHINI HALL Saturday, April 27th 12:00—6:00 PM & Sunday, April 28th 8:00--3:00 PM

Find the perfect handmade gi for the special person in your life, & support local cra ers! Tables s ll available for $20. Get an applica on from the bulle n board outside the sacristy or contact bean@womenofstthomas.org.

THE LITTLE THRIFT SHOP Visit us at 94 E Glendale Ave., in Sparks near the corner of McCarran & Glendale Open: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 11:00—5:00 PM & Saturday: 10:00—5:00 PM. For those of you who have visited the shop you know that we are not your ordinary thrift shop. We have new & gently used items plus antiques and collectables. Don’t miss this opportunity to find great values in every category.

THE LITTLE THRIFT SHOP SUPPORTS SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

PROJECT RACHEL Let us pray for the intercession of St. Joseph for all men who have been affected by abor on directly or indirectly and are suffering the pain of Post-Abor on Syndrome emo onally, physically, and/or spiritually. May they hold fast to the hope and faith in a renewed and strengthened life offered by our merciful and loving God.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Upcoming Weekends: Apr 5-7 in Reno & May 3-5 in Sacramento. For more informa on or to register for a weekend, please contact Terry & Janet at 916-489-3464 or visit: h ps://www.sacramentowwme.org or applica ons@sacramentowwme.org.

ENTRADA Dios no quiere la muerte del pecador, sino que viva, que se convierta y que viva.

1- Tu palabra es luz que ilumina, tu palabra es pan que alimenta; con tu cuerpo y tu sangre me confortas y me haces vivir tu misma vida.

2- Voy sediento buscando el agua viva, como ciego ansío ver la luz; siento heridas de muerte mas no temo, porque sé que contigo viviré.

SALMO El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación.

OFERTORIO El Señor es tierno y compasivo. El perdona nuestras faltas.

El Señor es tierno y compasivo no abandona al pecador. 1. Misericordia, Dios mío, borra todos mis pecados. Lávame de mis delitos; dame un nuevo corazón.

2. Pues, yo reconozco mi culpa, pienso siempre en mi pecado. Contra Ti, contra Ti, he pecado. Cometí lo que aborreces.

3. Crea en mí un nuevo corazón, y renuévame por dentro con el Santo Espíritu.

4. No me arrojes lejos de tu presencia. No me quites nunca el Santo Espíritu.

5. Dame la alegría de tu salvación. Abre Tú mis labios y te alabare.

COMUNIÓN Oh Dios, crea en mí, Oh Dios, crea en mí, crea un corazón, un corazón puro

1. Piedad de mí, Señor, por tu bondad, por tu inmensa compasión; borra mi culpa; lava del todo mi delito, purifícame, tú, de mi pecado.

2. Oh Dios, crea en mi un corazón puro, pon en mí un espíritu firme; no me arrojes lejos de tu rostro, no me quites tu santo espíritu.

3. Dame la alegría de tu salvación, mantén en mí un alma generosa. Enseñare a los malvados tus caminos, se volverán a ti los pecadores.

SALIDA Perdónanos nuestras culpas. Señor, pedimos perdón. Así también al hermano le damos nuestro perdón.

1. Dijiste, Señor, que nuestro Padre perdona nuestras deudas con amor; si damos nosotros al hermano la mano, otorgándole el perdón.

Ahora, Señor, perdón pedimos; sabemos de tu grade compasión, y damos a quien nos ha ofendido la mano, otorgándole el perdón.

2. Dijiste, Señor, que al más pequeño tratemos sabiendo que eres Tú. Que el pobre, el desnudo y el hambriento son seres en los que vives Tú. Sabemos, Señor, que te ofendimos negándole al hermano nuestro amor;

por eso, Señor, perdón pedimos: queremos un nuevo corazón.

EL GRUPO DE ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICO LA SAGRADA FAMILIA LE INVITA A PARTICIPAR EN ALABANZA Y

ORACIÓN TODOS LOS MIÉRCOLES DE 6:30—8:30 PM.

S M Vigil-Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 4:15PM & 6:00PM (Misa en español) W M 12:10PM (Monday); 7:00AM (Friday) 8:00AM (Saturday) 7:00AM & 12:10 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) R 11:35AM (Tuesday through Thursday) C Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM & Saturday 3:00-4:30PM or by appointment M Contact Parish Office at least six months prior to se ng date B Contact Parish Office at least two months prior to se ng date A Contact Parish Office A B Thursday 1:00-6:30PM D M Thursday 3:00PM M M P Monday 1:00PM L T S 775-240-0328 — SMC@STACathedral.com 94 E Glendale, Sparks, next to Juicy’s at S. McCarran Blvd Open: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM P R P -A H M . WWW.HOPEAFTERABORTION.ORG. HELP LINE, NONJUDGMENTAL & CONFIDENTIAL: 775-324-4325.

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LET US PRAY FOR… / OREMOS POR… US Servicemen & Women, Jose L. Hernandez, Mario Saucedo, Enrique Barroeta, Turin Ruiz, Patti Beer,

Julianna Holland, Emilia Villegas, Julianna Strauss, Anna Wolf, Charles Becoat, Sharon Caron, Steve Tucker, Jack Hallsted, Chris McMullen, Jordan Wingate, Jovita Mendoza, Rafael & Patty Tellez, Gary Blount, Heidi Gibson, James Czeck, Marlene Teschera, Fr Chris, Joan Hanson, Manuel Estevez,

Dorothy Donovan, Douglas Todd, John Vicars, Charlie & Linda Gill, Sayra Gutierrez, Margarita Aguirre, Maureen Flynn, Ed, Maria & Rick Slaughter, Bob Buschine, Patrick Coyne, Kristen Monibi,

Douglas Dolbow, Anna Buchanan, Kriss, Zenaida & Kevin Janoski, Glen, Sarah & Monica Munns, John & Vangie Elordieta, Ed & John Korphage.

† Ronald Bell

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

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