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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 465-5503 ● FAX (909) 465-1683
E-mail: info@sptacc.org ● Web site: sptacc.org
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the people of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Faith Community, Baptized into Jesus Christ, formed by Word
and Sacrament, and Empowered by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Seek to be a visible sign of God’s love.
We seek to build the Kingdom of God by: Using our unique gifts to minister to one another, Welcoming all and
caring for those in need, Teaching our faith to others and Uniting in worship as a family with the Body of Christ.
Dear Holy Easter People of God:
Today, the Church has gifted us a “Divine Space” to celebrate the Risen Christ’s Peace! This “Divine
Space” is Divine Mercy. On May 5, 2000 - five days after St. Faustina’s canonization, the Vatican
decreed that the second Sunday of Easter is to be known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
This “Divine Space” is the convergence of Christ’s gift of “peace” and “mercy”. It’s dramatized in this
manner by the gospel:
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them: “Peace be with you... As the Father has
sent me, so I send you... Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven
them…”
Sensing our troubled world infected by COVID-19 and disturbed hearts, today Jesus greets us with the
most elusive word: “PEACE BE WITH YOU!” It’s a significant creation of Jesus’ RESURRECTION; it’s a
blueprint of his LOVE. And a design of his MERCY.
This Resurrection PEACE opens our merciful hands to accept the responsibility of PEACEMAKING. It
engages us in fostering a community where PEACEMAKERS will be of one heart and one mind. And with
a heart and mind that is grounded in MERCY.
Fr. Henri Nouwen, one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our times, in his book, “ROAD TO PEACE,”
described the importance of PEACEMAKING, he said:
“Peacemaking is a full-time vocation that includes each member of God’s people… Christians to-
day, if they want to be Christians, have to find the courage to make the word PEACE as important
as the word freedom. There should be no doubt in the minds of the people who inhabit this world
that Christians are peacemakers.
“A peacemaker prays. Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and
the content, the basis and the goal of all PEACEMAKING. I say this without apology, because it
allows me to go straight to the heart of the matter…that PEACE IS DIVINE GIFT…”
This Easter Season, embrace the Divine Gift of PEACE, because it’s a PEACE that isn’t constructed by
tough competition, hard thinking, and individual stardom, but rooted in simply being present to each other
and working together in harmony.
Hold on also to the Divine Gift of MERCY which is often hidden from the wise and the wealthy, but
revealed to those who are kind and loving.
And today, Jesus is sending you to the broken world to be a PEACEMAKER and MERCY-GIVER.
Remember, the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy; and blessed are
the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God!”
Peace and Mercy!
Fr. Romy Seleccion, MS
Mass Intentions & Readings for the Week 2nd Sunday of Easter
Saturday, April 10 Wednesday, April 14
Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Saturday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 a.m. Priska Szabo, Patty & Debbie Uzdavinis,
5:00 p.m. Phillip Padilla, †Danilo Saguros, Augusto & Josefina Lopez,
†Domingo & Exequiela Relato, †Shalla de Guzman
†Tita Palermo, †Shalla de Guzman, Thursday, April 15
†Sinforiana Raz Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Sunday, April 11 8:00 a.m. †Shalla de Guzman, †Rafael Arraraz, Sr.,
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; †Filemon & Basilides Cantano,
1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 †Felipe Reyes
2nd Sunday of Easter Friday, April 16
Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Julian Calendar Easter 8:00 a.m. Stephen Garcia, †Conceso Bejec,
7:00 a.m. Nathan Santos, †Brigida Amparo, †Vanessa Garcia, †Shalla de Guzman
†Shalla de Guzman, †Diana Maog Saturday, April 17
1:00 p.m. †Gregory Elmann, †Ester Aluquin, Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21
(Spanish) †Cris & Elena Mariano, 5:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish,
†Epifanio Sepulveda Liza Hernandez, †Monica Payawal,
3:00 p.m. Joanna Tadglong, †Vanessa Garcia, †Sinforiana Raz, †Shalla de Guzman,
†Carmen Espiritu, †Tobias Y. Enverga †Cailyn Chongco
5:00 p.m. Lizzel Castro, Cecile Villar, Sunday, April 18
†Sharon Haeflinger, †Richard Seamans Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9;
Monday, April 12 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 3rd Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m. Estrella Valdeavilla, †Shalla de Guzman, 7:00 a.m. Silvestre Montemayor, †Fidel Fernandez,
†Earl Lalicker, †Tan Vu †Alvin Agustin, †Charles Musser
Tuesday, April 13 1:00 p.m. Eduardo Cervantes, †Wilfredo Ragay,
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 (Spanish)†Pedro & Juana Capones,
St. Martin I †Ramiro & Eva Ramirez
8:00 a.m. Bette Torres, †Shalla de Guzman, 3:00 p.m. Bing & Ray Ocampo, †Vanessa Garcia,
†Wiro Jarlego, Sr., †Anita Agayo †Agustina & Perfecto Acob, Sr.,
†Irene Robles
† Deceased
5:00 p.m. Ladwig-Lopez Family, †Shalla de Guzman,
Did you light a candle for someone today? †Richard Seamans, †Arturo Chinte
Please PraY For:
THE SICK AND SUFFERING: Yvonne Acosta, Victor Almaraz, Ana Alvarado, Luis and Reynalda
Cervantes, Field, Wayne Fisher, Thomas Galvan, Jr., Steve & Annette Gamboa, Ida Garza,
Harvey & Patricia Geiss, Ida Garza, Fr. Martin Gyongyos, Raymond Henderson, Nimfa Hidalgo,
Jon Hosea, Leo de Leon, Marlene Lombardo, Fr. Michael Maher, ss.cc., Larry McCann, Michael
Muniz, Fr. Pat O’Hagan, ss.cc., Lina Medenillo, Rosenio Medenillo, Kathy Moreno, Gloria
Pacheco, Margarita Pacheco, Raul Pedroza, Susie Pinter, Raymond Rodriguez, Roy Singzon,
Stephanie Tribe, Dcn Paul Von Ins, James & Mary Watson, Bob Watts and Sheila Williams.
Deceased: Theodora Gomez, Rose Ann Hammond, Doris Lasala and Antonius Van Schijndel.
The pregnant women and all the new moms of our Parish:
If you would like prayers, support, meals and a gift after your baby is born,
contact Maile Dafun-Long 909-896-3395,
Elizabeth Ministry.
April 11, 2021 Page 3
St. Paul the Apostle, Chino Hills Journey of Hope
Statement of Activities
Year to Date February 2021 The San Bernardino Catholic
Divorce Ministry is offering a Divorce
Year To Date Year Ending Support Group “Journey of Hope” for
02/28/2021 02/28/2020 anyone to join by Zoom. This group
Actual Budget Actual is led by facilitators from St. Paul the
Operating Revenue
Apostle.
Contributions 1,343,473 1,488,200 1,736,519
Donations 69,690 53,000 217,648 Journey of Hope is a 6-Week
Stole Fees 18,368 16,490 34,355 Program to support those going
Tuition Revenue 154 - (583) through the emotional pain of divorce
Fees Revenue 47,460 38,000 161,120
and separation. Key challenges and
Fundraising Events
Revenue 192,402 145,780 561,113
unique family dynamics as a result of
Investment Income 17,291 - 24,569 this unexpected journey will be
Revenue - Other addressed as well as a safe
DDF Rebate 60,181 - 71,445 environment to share concerns and
Rental Income 16,350 16,350 13,550 reconnect with understanding and a
Total Operating Revenue 1,765,368 1,757,820 2,819,736 new hope.
Expenditures Wednesdays, Now
Personnel 824,453 858,500 817,239 through April 14th
Professional Fees 15,594 38,785 49,808 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Program Expenses 23,974 17,010 97,520 See parish website for more
Liturgical Expenses 7,452 10,640 30,347
information or contact us via email
General Aid 63,546 27,100 52,999
at CDM@sdiocese.org
General and Admin.
Expenses 94,709 97,300 219,149 ~Divorced & Separated Ministry
Facilities 406,819 427,845 470,312
Fundraising Expenses 1,652 2,000 102,259
Assessment 247,480 248,080 323,055
Depreciation 384,971 433,600 384,249
Total Expenditures 2,070,649 2,160,860 2,546,937
Change In Net Assets (305,281) (403,040) 272,799
'+ Net Assets - Beginning 15,217,830 - 15,409,118
Net Assets - Ending 14,912,549 (403,040) 15,681,917
1) Operating revenue deficit has narrowed to 37% from last year.
2) Reduced revenue offset partially by lower expenditures of 18% to last year.
3) Outdoor tent and chairs returned in March eliminates $ 5,700 monthly expense.
The Schedule of Mass Intentions for the month
of May, 2021 is now available.
Thank you for your cooperation!!
April 11, 2021 Page 4
In Advent, Pope Francis announced that this particular liturgical year would be the Year of St. Joseph.
The Pope noted that “Each of us can discover in Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet
and hidden presence – an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble.”
As Catholics, we often pray to the saints and ask for their heavenly intercession. During this liturgical
year, we have the unique opportunity to pray and reflect on the life of St. Joseph. We also have
opportunities to gain a plenary indulgence (or remission of all temporal punishment due to sin). This
indulgence can be applied to oneself or to a soul in Purgatory. There are many ways in which special
indulgences may be obtained during the Year of St. Joseph. For example, one can meditate on the
Lord’s Prayer for at least 30 minutes, perform Corporal or Spiritual works of Mercy that follows
St. Joseph’s example, etc. For additional opportunities, you can check the following websites:
The Vatican (via the Relevant Radio website . . .
https://relevantradio.com/2020/12/vatican-announces-year-of-st-joseph-and-
plenary-indulgence/
Catholic News Agency . . .
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fifteen-ways-to-gain-an-
indulgence-in-the-year-of-st-joseph-81304
Here at St. Paul the Apostle, we suggest that parishioners begin a personal consecration to St. Joseph.
On March 19th (the Feast of St. Joseph). We recommend that you being by praying a prayer to
St. Joseph (see below). This prayer should then be prayed consecutively (each day), for a total of
33 days. On Tuesday, April 20th, at the end of the 8:00 a.m. Mass, the Prayer of Consecration will
be led by the presider for all who have decided to participate in the consecration to St. Joseph. If you
have a St. Joseph medal (easily obtained through a religious good store, such as the Madonna Shop in
Upland, CA), it will be blessed at that time.
In this Year of St. Joseph, may we like St. Joseph, overcome our fears and hesitations, protect and
defend the presence of Christ, and bring his presence to the world around us each day.
Blessings,
Fr. Mike
Pope Francis’ Prayer to St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
April 11, 2021 Page 5
SATURDAY SUNDAY
4:00pm – Livestream (English) 7:00am – Church
5:00pm – Church 9:00am – Livestream and VCL*
6:30pm – Livestream (Spanish) 1:00pm - Church - Spanish
3:00pm – Church
5:00pm – Church
we no longer require reservations
for weekday and weekend Masses:
Masks and social distancing remain in place along with sanitizing hands upon entering the
Church.
Please be aware that when Church capacity is reached, you will be directed
to Maher Hall to view and participate in the Mass.
∗ VEHICLE COMMUNION LINE
♦ The Vehicle Communion Line is a direct continuation of the 9:00 a.m. Livestream Mass.
In order to receive Communion (Eucharist), you MUST:
♦ Have already received your First Communion
♦ Have participated fully and completely in the 9:00 a.m. Livestream Mass
♦ Be in a state of grace
Meet the Eucharistic Fast requirements (e.g., no food or beverages for 1 hour before
you receive the Eucharist. Noted exception: water and medication)
♦ All cars will enter through Gate #1 on Boys Republic Drive.
You will NOT be parking, but simply entering into the Vehicle Communion Line.
Please follow the directions of all Guidance Ministers as they direct you to one of the
Communion distribution points.
♦ Please be aware that you will be exiting your vehicle in order to receive Communion (unless
you have great difficulty walking).
♦ Please be aware that there is NO “upper age limit.” If you meet all of the above requirements
and you are in good health (i.e., have no symptoms of illness – such as fever, cough, etc.),
you are welcome to receive communion.
♦ In keeping with Diocesan guidelines, at this time, Communion will be given in the hand only.
♦ For the safety of all, please DO NOT “race through” the parking lot and/or the distribution
area.
Finally, we ask that you bring hand sanitizer with you and make sure that everyone in the vehicle
is wearing a face mask that completely covers your nose and mouth.
April 11, 2021 Page 6
RCIA NEWS!
Congratulations are in order for our newly Baptized Sisters and Brothers who also received
Confirmation and First Holy Communion at Saturday Night's Easter Vigil. It was a ruff year showing
up on Zoom Tuesday nights for Class and participating in the Rites and Scrutinizes under the Covid
constraints, but they all showed that in fact they are "Saints in Training"
Alvar Alejanndro de la Torre - St. Thomas Aquinus
Giovanni Osty Galvez - St. Francis of Assisi
Nicole Eleanor Garcia - St. Gianna Molla
Leilah Brooke Ghomeshi t. Gabriel the Archangel
Braden Robert Keesee - Pope St. Pius
Michael Steven Marino - St. Junipero Serra
Leslie Angelica Martinez - St. Michael
Tanner Joachim Naas - St. Michael
Edward Park - St. Peter
Winter Michelle Pena - St. Paul
Shari Lois Ramos - St. Monica
Victoria Blu Rocha - St. Victoria
Arvind Dhirendra Thakkar - St. Paul
James Curtis Withrow - St Stephen (Martyr)
Eric Anthony Davision - St. Catjetan also made his profession of faith and entered the Catholic
Church from another Christian denomination. Eric has been with RCIA as one of the longest
sojourners on the journey and we are proud to welcome him in full communion with Holy Mother
Church. Truly we are blessed to welcome these sisters and brothers to our family!
Special Thanks to the Team starting with the continuous effort of Sandy Hayden who keeps
everyone straight on course and in the right place, Kathy Palmowski, Jesse Hernandez, Dan Burke,
and Jim Panthanki for their hard work on presenting the sessions. Adrienne Charles for her behind
the scenes logistics and supply acquisitions. Plus Mike Aulicino for filling in when I couldn't make it.
Also our Office and Ministry support from Jeanie Kiefer and Fr. Michael who make it happen for us.
Gigantic Thank You to All!
Becoming a Catholic Christian: RCIA
RCIA is the process in which Adults are brought into the Catholic Church by receiving
the Sacraments of Initiation…Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the
Easter Vigil. The process lasts at least one liturgical year and involves a series of Rites,
study, retreat and discussions.
If you wish to join the Catholic Community at St. Paul the Apostle and participate in the
Sacraments of the Church, or know a family member or friend who may be interested
in becoming a Catholic, the RCIA Ministry is open year-round to begin the process.
Our Year Round cycle will "turn over" again this coming April and we will be having an Open House
on Zoom, Thursday April 29th from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. This would be an ideal time to inquire
about becoming a Catholic! Send us an email to get on the invitation list and join the Open House.
Contact Jerry Watson at dynojerry@yahoo.com or Sandy Hayden at jhayden@aol.com or at
951-264-9790. Please help us to evangelize by spreading the word about our ministry!
~Sponsored by RCIA Ministry
Catechetical Ministry Page 7
April 12th All Classes/All Levels resume
April 14th Con 1 Zoom Retreat for select classes
FIRST EUCHARIST CEREMONIES by CLASS
May 1st at 9:00 a.m. for classes: Adriana Perez, Naomi Perez and Isaac Lomeli
May 8th at 9:00 a.m. for classes: Gregg & Michelle Vargas, Ervin & Melissa
Millanes and Jeanie Kiefer
May 15th at 9:00 a.m. for classes: Evelyn Catuira and Leilani Brievz
May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. - Bilingual Spanish - Gina Sullivan and
Lorena Ancona
First Communion Ceremonies
**modified for Indoors**
1. All ceremonies are scheduled INSIDE the Church.
2. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. LATE ARRIVALS
CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED.
3. Families will be seated by Internal Guidance Ministers and must remain seated.
4. All participants and attendees must remain masked during the entire ceremony.
5. Maintain 6 ft. safe distance between family groups AT ALL TIMES.
6. Provide COVID-19 Questionnaire for each attendee (previously sent via email).
7. Due to restrictions in numbers inside the Church, student is allowed THREE
guests. The “guests” include the two parents. Please note that guests may be
seated together ONLY if they are in the same household group.
Moves between dates are limited due to restrictions in allowed number of attendees.
Change requests must be approved by the Elementary Coordinator, Vera Ramirez at
vramirez@sptacc or the Director, Jeanie Kiefer at jkiefer@sptacc.org
Catechetical Ministry Hours: Easter Week Address: 3683 Chino Ave., Chino, CA 91710
Mon– Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. by appointment Phone: 909-325-8900 - Website: www.sptacc.org
Closed Weekends Director of Catechetical Ministry: Jeanie Kiefer
April 11, 2021 Page 8
Pastoral council Knights of Columbus
Self-nominations Chino Valley Council #10234
We Are The Church!! Our gifts and talents are
needed at St. Paul the Apostle, the faith
Grab-n-Go
community where we live our lives of faith in Burrito Breakfast is back!
the Lord Jesus. As we are continually
challenged to be a community where peoples’ Sunday, April 18th
lives are filled with hope, we reach out to
everyone to be a part of this sacred journey Enjoy a Knights Breakfast Burrito
through the many ministries offered throughout after the 9:00 a.m.
our parish. Virtual Mass and Communion
The St. Paul Pastoral Council Ministry is Chorizo, Hash-Browns, Eggs & Cheese
actively seeking 3 new members to replace the Sausage, Hash-Browns, Eggs & Cheese
outgoing members. The ministry of The Hash-Browns, Eggs & Cheese
Pastoral Council assists our pastoral
leadership in discerning the will of God for the $5.00 each
parish through the wisdom of our graced (Includes Salsa)
community. The council takes on a
All sales will be COVID-19 Compliant.
consultative role to work within our community
in order to communicate the needs of the
parish to our leadership through the process of
praying and working together to engage in,
strengthen and continue to build and support
the actions of the Body of Christ.
Nominees must be registered and participating
members of our parish. This is a 3-year We are now accepting the following items to re-
commitment. The self-nominations forms are stock our pantry. We will continue to collect the
available in the foyer of the Church or outside following items: cans of beans 16oz, tuna 4oz,
of the Parish Office. Please return the forms peanut butter 48oz, jelly 30oz, cooking oil
by Friday, April 30th. 48oz and salt 26oz. Please check the
expiration date before donating.
Bereavement Please drop off your donations in the
“Seasons of Hope” designated bins located in the Church.
If you are aware of a family experiencing
The Bereavement Ministry Support Group hardship, have them contact David & Maria
continues to meet via Zoom. Meetings are on Nuñez at 714-746-5137.
the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thank You and God Bless!!!
~St. Paul the Apostle Food Ministry
If you or someone you know are experiencing a
loss, contact Leeza Montoya at 714-342-8418 Articles for the Bulletin may be brought to
for information. Our next Zoom meeting will be the Parish Office or e-mailed to:
tomorrow, Monday, April 12th. info@sptacc.org by THURSDAY
~Bereavement Grief Share Ministry (2 weeks before the actual publication)
Attention: Bulletin Editor
April 11, 2021 Page 9
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at
9:15 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. (OR when the line of those waiting to receive
Reconciliation ends, whichever comes first).
At this time, ALL celebrations of this sacrament will be OUTDOORS. Also, a minimum 6’ (six foot),
physical distancing between the priest and penitent must be maintained.
Everyone coming to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, MUST:
•Be wearing a mask that completely covers the nose and mouth areas.
•Maintain the 6’ (six foot) physical distancing between all persons present (noted exception: those
who are living in the same house).
The location for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be just outside the entrance doors of the
Church at Entry Gate #1, just off of Boys Republic Drive (see illustration).
If the above noted days and times are not convenient, an appointment may also be made to
celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please note that there will be NO INDOOR celebrations
of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at this time.
April 11, 2021 Page 10
GRUPO DE ORACION Santo Rosario
“Jesus entre nosotros” Acompáñanos todos los Miércoles a rezar el
Santo Rosario, unidos como una
Te invita a tener un encuentro con Dios a tra- cadena que nos une el Cielo y la
vés de la Oración, el Rosario y la Formación. tierra uno de cuyos extremos está en
nuestras manos y el otro en las
Nos reunimos por la plataforma virtual del
manos de la Santísima Virgen.
Zoom todos los Martes de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m.
Oremos por nuestras necesidades y las del
Para más información, comuníquese con
mundo. Desde tu hogar en compañía de tu
Angélica y Miguel al 909-973-8531 o con
familia, trasmitido por medio del Zoom a las
Marcelo al 909-917-8135.
7:00 p.m.
Unidos en el camino para una conversión.
ID para la Reunión : 89623583206
Contraseña: María
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP
Sagrada Familia
Invites you to have an encounter with God Maricela Castañeda: 909-244-4432
through Prayer, Rosary and Formation. Monica Alatorre: 909-720-9568
We meet via Zoom every Tuesday from Bertha Palma: 626-438-6567
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information,
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Embracing GOD’S MERCY
“The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus
Christ of God’s mercy to sinners” (CCC
P RAYER: Let’s return to today’s
Gospel Reading. Put yourself in
1846). God’s mercy reached down to us Thomas’s place. He was afraid to trust
in our sinful state and sent us a Savior, the Lord, which is something we can all
who took on human flesh so that we relate to. Try to get in touch with that fear
might have life with him.
.
inside of yourself. Then imagine Jesus
appearing to you as he did to Thomas,
D ISCUSSION: Please watch this
week's Opening the Word video at
and offering you his wounded heart. He
takes your hand and places it in his side,
sptacc.formed.org giving you complete access to his mercy
The message of Divine Mercy is nothing that is pouring out from his heart.
new to Christians. It has always been the Take a word that comes to mind and
central message of the Gospel. Today, reflect on what it means to you
we live in Times of unprecedented evil. personally. For example, the phrase,
But St. Paul told the Romans, “where sin “Peace be with you,” might have stuck
is increases, grace abounds all the out to you. Ask yourself what this means
H appy Divine Mercy
Sunday! Divine Mercy Sunday
was officially instituted in 2000 by Pope
more.” The Lord has a plan to unleash
his mercy on the world in unprecedented
ways.
in your own life. What areas of your heart
do not fully trust in the Lord yet? Do you
want to receive Jesus’s gift of peace and
But the founts of his mercy have always mercy in those places?
St. John Paul II. In the 1930’s, Jesus
appeared to a young Polish nun (now St.
Faustina) and entrusted the message of
been with us in the Sacraments. When
Christ instituted his Church, he knew R ESOLUTION: We are called to be
witnesses to Jesus’s Resurrection. In
Divine Mercy to her in a particular way for what we would be facing today. He knew fact, St. Paul taught that our whole faith
that after he ascended to the Father, we hinges on whether or not Jesus was
our time. Our world is full of so much evil,
would still need access to God’s mercy. raised from the dead. This is the crux of
and Our Lord wants to remind us of his So he left us with his very self in the our hope, and it is the hope we are called
Divine Mercy and the need for Eucharist, entrusted to the Church and to share with others. If Jesus Christ is
repentance. her Apostles. In the Gospel today we truly risen, then we can be truly risen in
This Sunday is also the last day of the witness him instituting the Sacrament of him. This is such a joyous day because it
Octave of Easter, and so, in a sense, it is Reconciliation, the great sacrament of is proof that God longs to fulfill all of our
the climax of our celebration of Easter. mercy. desires for him.
As we reach the height of our Easter Think of your own life. Where do you We have fifty days of Easter to celebrate
octave, the readings focus on God’s need God’s mercy? Are you willing to and reflect on this great truth. This Easter
mercy. Why is that? open that place to God’s merciful love? If season, how can you live the reality of
you are afraid, ask yourself where your the Resurrection more deeply? What can
God’s merciful love is the Good News of fear is coming from and try to bring it to you do to share this reality with others?
the Gospel, and the reason why Christ the Lord. Reflections reprinted here with permission
suffered, died, and rose again. The from Augustine Institute.
Catechism goes so far as to say that,
We encourage you to take notes as you reflect on this week readings / homilyTemporadas de Fe Page 12
E l apóstol Tomás será por siempre record-
ado como el que dudó. Es un buen ejemplo
que su experiencia se narre en el Evangelio de
UNA FE VIVA - El camino de fe a menudo
mengua y fluye, con momentos cuando nuestra
relación con el Señor es la fuerza que guía
Juan. Todos dudamos a veces, y el “incrédulo nuestras vidas, y momentos cuando estamos
de Tomás” nos muestra cómo pasar de dudar a tentados a apartarnos de todo lo que sabemos
creer, sabiendo que sobre todo Jesús resucita- que es verdadero, bueno y bello. En esos
do estará con nosotros. Tomás no se guardó momentos cuando nos encontramos luchando
sus dudas para sí mismo, sino que las expresó con dudas o tentaciones, podemos seguir el
en voz alta a sus compañeros de confianza. ejemplo de Tomás y recurrir a compañeros de
Solo podemos imaginar las conversaciones que confianza, familiares y amigos fieles y llenos de
hubo entre Tomás y los otros discípulos a fe, que nos apoyaran y mostraran el camino de
medida que describían la paz que sentían la duda a la fe viva. Como los discípulos que
después de que Jesús estuvo con ellos. Las estuvieron en la habitación cuando Jesús se
dudas de Tomás se disiparon de una vez por apareció en medio de ellos, nosotros también
todas cuando Jesús le ofreció una prueba física recibimos el Espíritu Santo. Hoy, consideremos
de su Resurrección. No tenemos el tipo de en dónde estamos en el camino de fe, recurra-
prueba física que le fue mostrada a Tomás, mos a compañeros de confianza y al Espíritu
pero podemos percibir la presencia de Cristo en Santo para que nos fortalezcan en el camino y
la Eucaristía, en las palabras de la Sagrada saber que el Señor está con nosotros mientras
Escritura, y en la presencia y acciones de los vivimos y crecemos en relación con Cristo.
demás. Lecturas de hoy: Hch 4:32–35;
Sal 118 (117):2–4, 13–15, 22–24;
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