St. Matthew Catholic Church
“A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION”
2140 W. Ontario Avenue
Corona CA 92882-5651
Phone: (951) 737-1621
FAX: (951) 737-9715
www.stmatthewcorona.org
Office Hours:
Office Hours: M-F 9 am—5 pm
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am,
11:00am & 5:00pm
12:30 P.M. (Spanish)
Weekday: Wed - Fri 8:30am
CHAPEL HOURS:
Mon- Fri 9am-5pm
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
COMMUNION CALLS, HOSPITAL
VISITS, ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please notify Parish Office so a visit
can be arranged. The Pastoral Staff
depends on you to notify us as to the
need.
SACRAMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Baptism, First EucharistReconciliation, Confirmation,
Call Parish Office for details.
MARRIAGE:
Appointment with Pastor
at least NINE months in advance.
CLERGY
Rev. Hieu Trong Nguyen, S.V.D
Pastor
951-272-3523
April 9th, 2017
Reflecting on God’s Word
Today’s Gospel before the blessing of the palms presents an exuberant scene. Imagine
the large crowd just outside Jerusalem spreading their cloaks on the road, breaking off
palm fronds, strewing them about and waving them as Jesus passes by. Hear the people
shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” As Jesus enters the city, the people there are
asking, “Who is this?” The crowd accompanying him answers: “This is Jesus the
prophet, from Nazareth of Galilee. This is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”
A journey of joy.
But a few days later Jesus took his last journey: a winding walk from the upper room on
Thursday night out to the garden of Gethsemane, then to the house of Caiaphas, on to
Pilate’s house and courtyard, and, finally, to the hill of Calvary. During this time, he
was spat on and struck, stripped, scourged, and crowned with thorns; he was denounced,
mocked, and ridiculed. Most likely some of the same crowd that cried out “Hosanna”
cried out, “Crucify him!” It ended with his being nailed to a cross, and after three
torturous hours, he died. At this journey’s end, there was one final cry from a small
group, a centurion and the men with him: “Truly, this was the Son of God!” (Matthew
27:54).
Allow some time to relive these two journeys. You might hear some things you haven’t
noticed before. Perhaps the words of one of the secondary characters or Jesus’ response
to a particular situation or his silence before another will speak to you this time.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Living God’s Word
We pray that we will follow Jesus faithfully all the days of our life, recognizing him as
the one who continues to come in the name of the Father bringing life. We ask that we
may trust in God as Jesus did until we see God face to face.
Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
[email protected]
Rev. Hien Pham, S.V.D.
Parochial Vicar
951-737-1858
[email protected]
ST. MATTHEW COOPERATES WITH OUR LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS:
St. Edward School
500 Merrill St.
Corona CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
www.stedward1947.com
Notre Dame High School
7085 Brockton Ave.
Riverside CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
www.notredameriverside.org
REMEMBERANCE
SATURDAY, April 8
5:00 p.m. Adelina Cruser - †
SUNDAY, April 9
8:00 a.m. James Todaro - †
8:00 a.m. Valentin Delmacio - †
8:00 a.m. Parishioners
9:30 a.m. Richard Capella 78th Birthday
11:00 a.m. Kelly Lozoya - †
11:00 a.m. Suzanna Paula
Da silva- †
11:00 a.m. Macaria Rivera- †
12:30 a.m. For the sick in our
Parish
5:00 p.m. Parishioners
WEDNESDAY, April 12
8:30 a.m. Open
THURSDAY, April 13
7:00 p.m. For all those receiving
Sacraments
FRIDAY, April 14
** No Mass, Only communion
Services**
Please pray for those names in this list, and remember to call the office when the
intention can be removed. B Tony Bitetti, Manuel Barquin F Marti Fox, C Mollie
Cabrera, Lola Cobarrubias, Patricia Chavarria G Golden Family, K Monica Kent, M Mario
Merced O Felix Ortega, P Glenda Porsley, Anthony Pirritano, Pablo Padilla, S Steve Sisco,
Joanie Silver, Sobrino Family, Phil Sudario, T Nicolas Danil Toscano, Paula and John Teff V
Agustin Velasco, Y Jennifer Ybarra, Nancy Young
DATES TO REMEMBER
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Mass of the Lord’s Supper– Holy Thursday
April 13th, 7:00pm (Bilingual)
Good Friday Communion Services
Friday April 14th, English at 3:00pm & 6:00pm
Spanish at 7:30pm
Easter Vigil Mass
Saturday, April 15th at 7:30pm
PARISH STAFF
Office/General Needs
Rebeca Golden
951-737-1621
[email protected]
Office/ Baptism
Evelyn Sobrino
951-272-3524
[email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Isaura Cera
951-272-3521
[email protected]
Associate Coordinator of R.E.
Lucy Lauridsen
[email protected]
Confirmation Program
Youth Ministry
Alicia Quintero
Karina Romo
951-272-3520
[email protected]
Business Manager
Susie Chocek
951-737-1004
[email protected]
***There will be no confessions on Saturday***
Easter Sunday
English Masses at 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am
Spanish Mass 12:30pm
There will be no Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday
CALLED TO DISCIPLESHIP AND STEWARDSHIP
Women in God’s Spirit (WINGS)
Is a diverse group of Christian women communing together to enrich their spiritual lives. The
daytime WINGS group meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the Parish
Center. For more information please call: Judy Ibbetson 951-735-8945.
PM Wings Meets on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Room 5.
For more information call Deb Potts 734-3624
Men’s Club All Men of the parish are invited to attend the Men’s Club meeting,
the second Friday of each month, at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. New
members are always welcome! The next meeting will be on April 7th after the
fish fry dinner.
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
To help you prepare for the next week’s Masses, we encourage
you to read the Scriptures ahead of time. This is for Easter
Sunday Cycle A
PASTOR’S COLUMN
Love is not resentful (1 Corinthians13:5)
The only path to peace is forgiveness. Forgiveness given and received enables a new kind of relationship
among people, breaking the spiral of hatred and revenge and shattering the chains of evil which bind the
hearts of those in conflict with one another. For nations in search of reconciliation and for those who hope for
peaceful co-existence between individuals and peoples, there is no other way than this: forgiveness given and
received. How full of salutary lessons are the words of the Lord: "Love your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the
evil and the good and sends rain on the just and the unjust" (Mt 5:44-45)! To love those who have offended us
is to disarm them and to turn even a battle-field into an arena of mutual support and cooperation.
This is a challenge not only to individuals but also to communities, peoples and humanity as a whole. In a
special way it concerns families. It is not easy to be converted to forgiveness and reconciliation. To choose
reconciliation can seem problematic enough when we ourselves are at fault. But if the fault is someone else’s,
reconciliation may even seem a senseless humiliation. An inner conversion is required if this step is to be
taken; the courage to be humbly obedient to Jesus’ command is needed. His word leaves no doubt: not only
those who provoke hostility but also those who are its victim must seek reconciliation (cf. Mt 5:23-24).
Christians must make peace even when they feel that they are victims of those who have struck and hurt them
unjustly. This was how the Lord himself acted. He expects his disciple to follow him, and in this way
cooperate in redeeming his brothers and sisters.
In our own time, forgiveness appears more and more essential if there is to be genuine social renewal and a
consolidation of peace in the world. In proclaiming forgiveness and love of enemies, the Church is aware of
adding to the spiritual heritage of all humanity a new mode of human relationships; an arduous mode, to be
sure, but one that is also rich in hope. In this, the Church knows she can rely on the help of the Lord, who
never abandons those who turn to him in times of difficulty.
"Love is not resentful" (1 Cor 13:5). With these words from the First Letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle
Paul recalls that forgiveness is one of the highest forms of the practice of charity. The season of Lent is a
favorable time to explore still more deeply the meaning of this truth. Through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, the Father gives us in Christ his pardon, and this impels us to live in love, seeing others not as
an enemies but as brothers and sisters.
May this time of penance and reconciliation encourage believers to think and act according to true charity,
open to every human circumstance. This inner disposition will ensure that believers will bear the fruits of the
Spirit (cf. Gal 5:22) and that with a heart renewed they will offer material help to those in need.
A heart reconciled with God and neighbor is a generous heart. In the holy season of Lent the "collection"
assumes a special meaning, because it is not a matter of giving from one’s surplus in order to soothe one’s
conscience, but of taking upon oneself in a spirit of fraternal concern the misery present in the world. To look
upon the sorrowing face and the suffering of so many brothers and sisters cannot fail to prompt us to share at
least some part of our own possessions with those who are in difficulty. And the Lenten offering becomes still
more meaningful if those who make it are set free from resentment and indifference, which are obstacles that
keep us far from communion with God and with others.
St. John Paul II -
From the Vatican, 7 January 2001
Are you new to the parish?
If you would like to be a registered member of our Parish Community ask one of the ushers
for a registration form, or visit our website to down load one. You can then fill it out and put in collection basket, or mail it to us. You
will be registered only after a completed form is returned to the parish office.
When you are registered it is easier for us to take care of your pastoral needs such as: marriage, baptism, funeral
arrangements, visitation of the sick, etc. This will also enable us to keep records of your contribution for tax purposes.
If you are thinking of getting involved in the parish please call the office 951-737-1621
Welcome to St. Matthew!
PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
****No Classes on
April 10, 12, 17 & 19 *****
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Faith Formation for 7th and 8th grades next session:
Session #22
Monday, April 24th
from 7-8:30pm.
Youth Ministry Confirmation Classes for 9th-12th
grades from 7-8:30pm. next session
Mondays:
Session # 22 April 24th
Wednesday:
Session # 22 April 26th
Family Journey
Of Faith: YPC
(Miss Gloria’s Class) RM 6
Mondays 7-8:30pm
Taco Sale
The Hispanic Ministry “Pan de Vida” (bread of
Life) invites you to a Taco Sale. They will also sell
fresh fruit water Nachos, etc.
April 9th after the 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. Mass
Please come and join us to enjoy this delicious food!
Please join us every Sunday at 7:30 am to pray the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Religious Education
Please continue making payments on your registration balances from the 2016-2017 Religious Education year.
Tuition Balances for:
Religious Ed. $3,354 Youth ministry $2,265 Total: $5,619
If you need your 2016 Envelope Contributions
Letter, please call or email Susie Chocek to have one
prepared for you. [email protected] or
(951)737-1004.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Confirmation date will be on Tuesday May 2nd
at 7:00 pm. Students should be here at 5:30 pm.
WORLDWIDE MARRIGE ENCOUNTER
Young at Heart
The Young at Heart Seniors group invites
you to an Easter Celebration Potluck
Luncheon on Thursday, April 13, at 11:30
am in the Parish Center. Easter ham will be
provided, so please bring a potluck dish to round out the meal and don't forget to invite a friend!
For more information call the Parish Office.
“The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced;” Enjoy the help of God in making your good
marriage better by participating in a WorldWide
Marriage Encounter Weekend on
April 28-30, September 22-25 & November 17-19.
Please contact Robert & Denise Borruel at (951) 5204778 or visit SB-WWME.org to register or for more
info.
Online Giving
March 25 &26
Attendance ……………..……………………….………2134
Families receiving envelopes……………………......2528
Plate collection…………………………….…..…$3,763.65
Weekly envelopes collection…………….….....$7,218.75
Weekly envelopes received………………..….……....341
Average per envelope………………………….…...$21.16
Online giving this week…………………….…...$2,817.50
Please use your envelopes.
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Eliminates the need to write checks to the Church.
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Schedule your donations with your paychecks.
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Allows you to give even if your are unable to attend
services.
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Earn credit card benefits such as airline mileage.
Signing up for Online giving is easy as…
1.
Visit our parish website at www.stmatthewcorona.org
2.
Click on Online Giving link
3.
Complete the registration form.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn
12:1-11
Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn
13:21-33, 36-38
Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 2122, 31, 33-34;
Mt 26:14-25
Jueves: Misa del crisma: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9;
Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21
Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18;
1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Viernes: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-16,
17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42
Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6,
10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11;
c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30
(29):2, 4-6, 11-13;e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11;g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5;
43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19;
h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10
Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 2223; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Mt 28:1-10
o (en la Misa de la tarde o la noche) Lc 24:13-35
Si Ud. Necesita una carta para la deducción de
impuestos por sus donativos del año 2016
porfavor llame a la oficina.
Por Favor tome en consideración que todos los
niños que se están preparando para recibir
Sacramentos deben entregar las hojas de
asistencia a la Liturgia para niños adjunto con las
hojas del libro para estudio en casa.
Venta de Tacos
El Grupo “Pan de Vida” los invita a la venta de
Tacos, Aguas Frescas, Nachos,etc el día
9 de Abril despues de las misas de
11:00 a.m. y 12:30a.m.
¡Acompañenos y disfrute de esta deliciosa comida!
Grupo de Oración Carismático
“JESUS PAN DE VIDA”
Nos Reunimos todos los Viernes de 7:00 a 9:00pm
Trae a tus jóvenes se darán temas para ellos por separado.
También contaremos con cuidado de niños.
Para mayor información comunícate con:
Lupita Palacios (951) 496-7473 ¡Te esperamos !
Por favor asegúrese de estar registrado en nuestra
parroquia, hará cualquier tramite mucho mas fácil
Y rápido. Es gratis y solo toma unos minutos . La
forma de afiliación se encuentra en nuestro pagina
web, o puede registrarse en la oficina.
Bautizo de Niños
Requisitos básicos:
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Acta de Nacimiento.
Forma de Registro Bautismal.
Que los papas y los padrinos asistan a las clases bautismales.
El costo es de $35.00
Para mas información llame a la oficina.
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
El Evangelio que leemos hoy antes de la bendición de los ramos presenta una escena exuberante. Imagínate el gran gentío en
las proximidades de Jerusalén tendiendo sus mantos en el camino, y cortando ramas de árboles para esparcirlas y ondularlas al
pasar Jesús. Escucha a la gente gritando “Hosanna al Hijo de David”. Cuando Jesús entra en la ciudad la gente se pregunta:
“¿Quién es éste?” El gentío que lo acompaña responde: “Es el profeta Jesús, el de Nazaret de Galilea, el que viene en nombre
del Señor”. Un camino de alegría. Pero unos días más tarde Jesús toma su último camino: un camino espiral que lo llevará desde el aposento alto el jueves en la noche hasta el huerto de Getsemaní, después a la casa de Caifás, a la presencia de Pilato y
finalmente a la cima del Calvario. Durante esa trayectoria fue escupido, golpeado, despojado de sus vestiduras, azotado y coronado de espinas; lo denunciaron, se burlaron de él y lo ridiculizaron. Es muy probable que el mismo gentío que clamó
“hosanna” también haya gritado “¡crucifícalo!” Su trayectoria terminó habiendo sido clavado en una cruz y después de tres
horas torturadoras murió. Al final de su camino se oyó un último clamor por parte de unas pocas gentes, un centurión y los
hombres que lo acompañaban: “Verdaderamente éste era Hijo de Dios” (Mateo 27:54). Haz una pausa para volver a vivir estas
dos trayectorias. Tal vez oigas algunas cosas que pasaste por alto antes. Quizás sean las palabras de uno de los personajes secundarios, o la respuesta de Jesús ante una situación en particular o su silencio ante otra lo que hable a tu corazón en este momento.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. —Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.