Sacred Heart Parish 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1959 Fr. Manny Recera, Pastor Deacon Rick Gutierrez Deacon David Lansford Fr. Robby Sullivan, Parochial Vicar Deacon Morton Zabala

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Second Sunday of Lent

Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma

February 25, 2018

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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2018

“Because of the increase of inquity, the love of many will grow cold” (Mt 24:12)

A cold heart In his description of hell, Dante Alighieri pictures the devil seated on a throne of ice, in frozen and loveless isolation. We might well ask ourselves how it happens that charity can turn cold within us. What are the signs that indicate that our love is beginning to cool? More than anything else, what destroys charity is greed for money, “the root of all evil” (1 Tim 6:10). The rejection of God and his peace soon follows; we prefer our own desolation rather than the comfort found in his word and the sacraments. All this leads to violence against anyone we think is a threat to our own “certainties:” the unborn child, the elderly and infirm, the migrant, the alien among us, or our neighbor who does not live up to our expectations. Creation itself becomes a silent witness to this cooling of charity. The earth is poisoned by refuse, discarded out of carelessness or for self-interest. The seas, themselves polluted, engulf the remains of countless shipwrecked victims of forced migration. The heavens, which in God’s plan, were created to sing his praises, are rent by engines raining down implements of death. Love can also grow cold in our own communities. In the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, I sought to describe the most evident signs of this lack of love: selfishness and spiritual sloth, sterile pessimism, the temptation to self-absorption, constant warring among ourselves, and the worldly mentality that makes us concerned only for appearances, and thus lessens our missionary zeal. What are we to do? Perhaps we see, deep within ourselves and all about us, the signs I have just described. But the Church, our Mother and Teacher, along with the often bitter medicine of the truth, offers us in the Lenten season the soothing remedy of prayer, almsgiving and fasting. By devoting more time to prayer, we enable our hearts to root out our secret lies and forms of self-deception and then to find the consolation God offers. He is our Father and he wants us to live life well. (continued next week)

MENSAJE DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO PARA LA CUARESMA 2018

”Al crecer la maldad, se enfriará el amor en la mayoría”

Un corazón frío Dante Alighieri, en su descripción del infierno, se imagina al diablo sentado en un trono de hielo; su morada es el hielo del amor extinguido. Preguntémonos entonces: ¿cómo se enfría en nosotros la caridad? ¿Cuáles son las señales que nos indican que el amor corre el riesgo de apagarse en nosotros? Lo que apaga la caridad es ante todo la avidez por el dinero, “raíz de todos los males” (1 Tm 6,10); a esta le sigue el rechazo de Dios y, por tanto, el no querer buscar consuelo en él, prefiriendo quedarnos con nuestra desolación antes que sentirnos confortados por su Palabra y sus Sacramentos. Todo esto se transforma en violencia que se dirige contra aquellos que consideramos una amenaza para nuestras “certezas”: el niño por nacer, el anciano enfermo, el huésped de paso, el extranjero, así como el prójimo que no corresponde a nuestras expectativas. También la creación es un testigo silencioso de este enfriamiento de la caridad: la tierra está envenenada a causa de los desechos arrojados por negligencia e interés; los mares, también contaminados, tienen que recubrir por desgracia los restos de tantos náufragos de las migraciones forzadas; los cielos —que en el designio de Dios cantan su gloria— se ven surcados por máquinas que hacen llover instrumentos de muerte. El amor se enfría también en nuestras comunidades: en la Exhortación apostólica Evangelii Gaudium traté de describir las señales más evidentes de esta falta de amor. estas son: la acedia egoísta, el pesimismo estéril, la tentación de aislarse y de entablar continuas guerras fratricidas, la mentalidad mundana que induce a ocuparse sólo de lo aparente, disminuyendo de este modo el entusiasmo misionero. ¿Qué podemos hacer? Si vemos dentro de nosotros y a nuestro alrededor los signos que antes he descrito, la Iglesia, nuestra madre y maestra, además de la medicina a veces amarga de la verdad, nos ofrece en este tiempo de Cuaresma el dulce remedio de la oración, la limosna y el ayuno. El hecho de dedicar más tiempo a la oración hace que nuestro corazón descubra las mentiras secretas con las cuales nos engañamos a nosotros mismos, para buscar finalmente el consuelo en Dios. Él es nuestro Padre y desea para nosotros la vida. (continuará la próxima semana)

Please pray for the sick in our parish, their caregivers, and others in need of prayer:

Mantenga en sus oraciónes a los enfermos y a los que se preocupan por:

Abigail Alaniz, Isabelo & Norma Bito, Carmen Cardenas, Martha Contos, Nenita Difontorum, Jose Duran, Camille “Mickey” Echeveria, Carlos Esquivel, Nelson Figueroa, Marilyn Fuentes, Linda Garcia, Thomas Goodwine, Graciela Jimenez, Maria Kohara, Atanasio Martinez Tovar, Elisa Martinez, Soledad Martinez, LaVonne McArthur, Marta Montenegro, Manuel Quezada, Bill Riedinger, Frank Rivera, Marino Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, Bob & Suzanne Stewart, Don Stoffey, Reynaldo Vitug Tongol, Stan Torres, David & Joni Vaninetti

If you are in need of prayers or would like to request a prayer for someone, please call the office at 424-1959 or e-mail info@shsalinas.org.

Si necesita oración o le gustaría pedir por alguna persona enferma, favor de llamar a la oficina al 424-1959.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Prayer / Worship / Mass / Treasure

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

7:00 am People of the Parish (RS) 9:00 am †Zenon Stobiecki (MR) 11:00 am Jeanette Camara (RS) 1:00 pm †Maria De La Luz Lopez (MR) 5:00 pm †Caridad Labrica Unabia (RS) 7:00 pm †Fr. Larry Kambitsch (MR) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26

7:00 am Josephine Borges (RS) 12:15 pm †Domingo/Regino/Conception Tabieros (RS)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

7:00 am †Bill Garland (RS) 12:15 pm †Terofilo/Cindy Ugale (RS) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

7:00 am Deacon Morton Zabala (MR) 12:15 pm †Rogelio/Tomasa/Justiniano Gaetos (MR) THURSDAY, MARCH 1

7:00 am †Oscar Joaquin (JO) 12:15 pm Deacon Morton/Carol Zabala (MR) 7:00 pm †Alicia Arreola (MR)

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

7:00 am †Bill Garland (MR) 12:15 pm Nick Antonio (RS) 7:30 pm †Fernando Arciga Mendez (MR) SATURDAY, MARCH 3

7:00 am †Bill Garland (MR) 5:00 pm †Joe Mazzuca (MR) 7:00 pm Jose Guzman (RS)

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

7:00 am †Frankie Salazar (JO) 9:00 am †Sacred Heart Burials (RS) 11:00 am People of the Parish (MR) 1:00 pm †Agapita Maria Lopez (RS) 5:00 pm †Laurencio Labrica (MR) 7:00 pm †Jesus/Maria Guadalupe Claudio (RS) …………………………………………….

Fr. Manny ………….……………….………MR Fr. Robby ………….…...….………………..RS Fr. Joseph Occhuito………………..………...JO Fr. Scott McCarthy.…………….…..……….SM † deceased/difuntos

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 20:1-17 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

Total Ordinary Sunday Collections needed weekly to meet our expenses: $10,000 Beginning of a new fiscal year: September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018 Total 25 weeks into our fiscal year: $ 225,547.51 Ordinary Sunday Collections

Special Collections

If you are interested in electronic giving, please contact Arlala Sheppard 424-1959.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT REPORTE DE ADMINISTRACION

Electronic Giving Open your heart without opening your checkbook.

Electronic Giving is an easier, more secure way to make your regular contributions to our Church through automated giving. Reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving:

No need to write checks or bring cash to Church.

Peace-of-mind knowing that the Church is receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend Mass.

More secure than checks.

All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement.

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING and you can stop at any time if your financial situation changes!

Authorization forms are available upon request. Contact Arlala in the parish office (424-1959 or email: scrhrtchurch@sbcglobal.net)

Sunday: Penitential Rite for Candidates for Full Communion Friday: Abstinence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Saturday: St. Katharine Drexel

Domingo: Rito Penitencial Viernes: Abstinencia; Primer viernes; Día Mundial de Oración Sábado: Santa Katharine Drexel

Plate …………… $ 6,275.08

Electronic (85 donors) …….……... $ 4,077.03

Total …….……... $ 10,352.11

Ash Wednesday …………… $ 3,207.48

Thursday-Friday Masses ……………. $ 502.61

The LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS will be from March 16-18, 2018. The Parish is willing to provide scholarships to ministers who are willing to “go and bring back” the skills learned at the congress to enliven our parish; and, who are willing to participate in fund raisers to help pay the expenses. For more information or for a scholarship application, contact the Parish office. El CONGRESO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA DE LOS ANGELES será del 16-18 de marzo, 2018. La parroquia esta dispuesta a proporcionar becas a los ministros que están dispuestos a ir y traer de vuelta las habilidades aprendidas en el congreso, para animar a nuestra parroquia; y que estén dispuestos a participar en la recaudación de fondos para ayudar a pagar los gastos. Para obtener mas información o por solitudes de becas, comuníquese a la oficina de la Parroquia.

SACRED HEART ST. PATRICKS’ DAY DINNER/DANCE

Saturday, March 17, 2018 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Sit down dinner of corned beef & cabbage, salad and dessert

$30 donation per person Buy a table for 8 for $210 and save!

Featuring: THE CISCO KID BAND

*Adults only* NO HOST WINE & BEER BAR

Tickets available at the Parish Office

MARCH/MARZO SECOND COLLECTIONS COLECTAS ESPECIALES

3/3-4

Christian Education La Educación Religiosa

3/10-11

Overseas Relief Services Appeal/ Church in Latin America

Apelación Ultramar Obispos de América/ La Iglesia en América Latina

3/24-25

Buildings & Grounds Maintenance El Mantenimiento de Nuestra Parroquia

THE 2018 ANNUAL MINISTRIES APPEAL (AMA) IS UNDER WAY: We had speakers at each Mass the weekend of February 10-11 who explained how this appeal benefits our diocese and our parish. Our “parish in pew” collection took place last weekend (February 17-18); however, 39 donors have already sent their pledge or one-time donation directly to the Diocese of Monterey totaling $11,626 – THANK YOU. Whether you send your donation to the diocese or to the parish office, please be assured that we will keep accurate accounting, as long as your name is on the envelope (cash donations or donations with no name will be recorded as “anonymous”). The AMA theme this year is “Your gift brings life to our Faith, love to our Family and light to our Future.” Our mailing went out to over 2,115 parishioners … just imagine what we could do if each family gave something. Your gift IS pure love for our greater Family! Please prayerfully think about how you will respond to this call to carry on Christ’s work in our Church and community. Remember … it’s not how much you give, but that you give! Extra pledge envelopes are available from the parish office (call and one will be provided for you).

LA APELACIÓN DE LOS MINISTERIOS ANUALES 2018 (AMA) ESTÁ EN MARCHA: Tuvimos oradores en cada Misa el fin de semana del 10 al 11 de febrero que explicaron cómo esta apelación beneficia a nuestra diócesis y nuestra parroquia. Nuestra colección empezó el pasado fin de semana (17-18 de febrero); sin embargo, hemos tenido 39 donantes que ya han enviado su donación o una donación única directamente a la Diócesis de Monterey por un total de $11,626 - MUCHAS GRACIAS. Se ustedes han enviado su donación a la diócesis o a la oficina de la parroquia, tenga la seguridad de que mantendremos una contabilidad precisa, siempre y cuando su nombre aparecen en el sobre (las donaciones en efectivo o sin nombre se registrarán como "anónimas"). El tema de AMA este año es "Su donación trae vida a nuestra Fe, amor a nuestra Familia y luz a nuestro Futuro". Nuestro correo se envió a más de 2,115 feligreses ... imagina lo que podríamos hacer si cada familia diera algo. ¡Tu regalo es amor puro para nuestra gran familia! Por favor, piense con oración en cómo responderá a este llamado para llevar a cabo el trabajo de Cristo en nuestra Iglesia y comunidad. Recuerda ... ¡no es cuánto das, sino que das! Se necesitan Sobres extras, están disponibles en la oficina de la parroquia (llame y se le proporcionará uno).

EVENTS IN OUR PARISH

QUÉ PASA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA

Saturday (Sábado) 02-24-2018 and Sunday (Domingo) 02-25-2018

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA EL MANTENIMIENTO DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA Tuesday (Martes) 02-27-2018 NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP after 7am Mass NOVENA A NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO después de la Misa de 7am Thursday (Jueves) 03-01-2018 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT after 7am Mass until 12:00 Noon and 5-7:00 p.m. ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: Después de la Misa de 7am hasta las 12:00 del medio día y de 5 a 7 p.m. Friday (Viernes) 03-02-2018 Reconciliation/Reconciliación 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. SACRED HEART NOVENA PRAYERS before 12:15 pm Mass NOVENA EN HONOR AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN antes de la Misa de 12:15 ROSARY PROCESSION WITH THE BLESSED SACRAMENT beginning 5:00 pm in the Church PROCESION CON ROSARIO CON EL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO iniciando a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT beginning after the 7:30 pm Mass until midnight ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO iniciando con la Santa Misa a las 7:30 pm hasta la medianoche STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 5:00 p.m. VIA CRUCES - 7:00 p.m. Saturday (Sábado) 03-03-2018 and Sunday (Domingo) 03-04-2018

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR FAITH FORMATION COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA LA EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

Please Pray for our Parishioners and Family Members

serving in the Armed Forces and Public Safety:

Sgt. Jeffrey Burke Sgt. Frank Espinola Ensign John Ford Anthony Gill, USAF Oliver Gill, USN PFC John Anthony Haro Marcos F. Hernandez Pvt. Julio Francisco Jimenez, USMC Cptn Michael Lamarca Lance Corporal Jonathan Newstrom Mike Jerome Rabanal PFC Clery Rodriguez Deputy Sheriff J. E. Rios PFC Anakaren Sanchez PFC Justin Velez Staff Sgt. Anthony Zabala

Bookkeeper needed for part-time 25 hour per week position at Sacred Heart Church in Salinas: Duties include: • Performing all tasks related to the financial operation of the parish (A/R

aging, payroll, maintaining electronic giving accounting, prepare contribution statements, prepares agenda for financial meetings, prepares annual budget, makes deposits, prepares reports to diocese,

etc.); • Assist Office Manager in supervising the “Sunday collection” money

counters; • Coordinates and performs all tasks regarding the Annual Ministries Appeal (AMA)

Experience and training: 3 - 5 years/QuickBooks and Excel proficiency For application and job description, please contact the parish office at 424-1959.

CALL PAULINE TO VOLUNTEER AT (831) 758-0838

Please join the Catholic Daughters in the parish hall after the three morning Masses on Sunday, March 11th.

Liturgical Schedule:

Saturday: 7:00 am, 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm (English) 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm (Spanish) Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am and 12:15 pm (English) Thursday: 7:00 pm (Spanish) First Friday: 7:30 pm (Spanish) Except Holidays and Holy Days

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Bilingual Confessions): Friday: 11:30-12:00 pm and 6:00 pm -7:30 pm.

BAPTISM (Children): Please come to the Parish Office (with a copy of your child’s birth certificate) to receive information about preparation and scheduling. There are no Baptisms during Lent.

MARRIAGE: Preparation should begin at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Parish Office during office hours for an appointment with Deacon Morton and Carol Zabala.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: First Wednesday of each month at 12:15 pm, or by appointment.

HOSPITALIZED/HOMEBOUND: Please notify the Parish Office if you would like Holy Communion.

For more information visit www.shschool.com

Fr. Manny is leading two Pilgrimages; one to the Holy Land this year, and one to the Imperial Cities in 2020. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 424-1959 .

The Passion Play dates back to 1634, and is only offered once each decade. Don’t miss this opportunity!