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Mensaje del Padre Pedro Querida familia de Santa Rita. Que el Senor Resucitado este con ustedes! En una carta que le estamos dando a los jóvenes este Mayo 17, 2020 cuando nos reuniremos con ellos, le estamos dando dos preguntas para que ellos reflexionen: como esta tu confianza en ti mismo,

en tu familia, tus amigos, las personas que te rodean y lo mas importante en Jesus? La segunda pregunta es: como esta tu confianza en Dios ahora mismo? Estas preguntas basdas en: 1 Juan 4:18 “ En el amor no hay temor, sino que el perfecto amor echa fuera el temor; porque el temor lleva en sí castigo. De donde el que teme, no ha sido perfeccionado en el amor.”

Despues de este tiempo de desolación, aislamiento, estudio en casa, trabajo desde la casa o no trabajo porque ya no hay mas empleo, todos hemos experimentado algo muy grande y que lo podemos definir asi: TODOS ESTAMOS EN LA MISMA BARCA. Jesus habla mucho de la unidad de El mismo con su Padre del cielo y nos pide esa misma unidad a nosotros aquí en la tierra. Quien iva a pensar que un VIRUS que llamaron COVID 19 nos iva a colocar a todos a vivir de la misma forma: ENCERRADOS EN NUESTRAS CASAS. Aunque esta regla no se cumplio como debíamos, hemos visto aumentar el numero de muertos por el COVID 19 La semana pasada nuestro Obispo Gregory Parkes nos envio un video dándonos a conocer algo importante en referencia cuando regresemos a la Iglesia. El dijo ” Pero si de algo tengo certeza es que, cuando regresemos a nuestras Iglesias, veremos cambios durante la Misa con la finalidad de procurar la salud y seguridad de cada persona, lo cual es nuestra máxima prioridad.” Queridos amigos, esta semana en el website de la parroquia tenemos un articulo que nos envio el Obispo de las regulaciones sanitarias que seguiremos cuando regresemos a la Iglesia. Por favor léanlas en familia antes de venir a la Iglesia. Recuerden TODO NO VA A SER COMO ANTES…habran muchos cambios que seran buenos para mantenernos seguros y sanos. Recuerden que en este tiempo debemos confiar mucho en nosotros mismos si queremos llegar a un buen y sano futuro y también en nuestra familia y amigos que siempre están ahí por nosotros y ante todo debemos CONFIAR mucho en JESUCRISTO que nunca nos abandonara…. El SIEMPRE estará con nosotros y mucho mas en los momentos que estamos viviendo. Animo que la VIDA ES BELLA!!! Nota: Hemos publicado en nuestro sitio web las fechas de la conclusión del programa de Educación Religiosa y los Sacramentos de este año. Por favor llame a la oficina con cualquier pregunta.

Father Pedro's Message Dear Saint Rita family. May the Risen Lord be with you! In a letter that we are giving to the youth group this May 17, 2020 when we will meet with them, we are giving them two questions to reflect on: how is your confidence in yourself, in your family, your friends, the people who love you? Those that surround you and most importantly in Jesus? The second question is: How is your trust in God right now? These questions based on: 1 John 4:18 “In love there is no fear, but perfect love casts out fear; because fear carries punishment. He who fears has not been perfected in love. ” After this time of desolation, isolation, home study, work from home or not work because of loss of employment, we have all experienced something very big and we can define it like this: WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT. Jesus talks a lot about the unity of Himself with his Father in heaven and asks us for that same unity here on earth. Who would have thought that a VIRUS that they called COVID 19 was going to cause us all to live in the same manner: LOCKED IN OUR HOUSES. Although this rule was not followed as we should have, we have seen the number of deaths from COVID 19 increase. Last week our Bishop Gregory Parkes sent us a video letting us know something important related to when we return to Church. He said "But if there is one thing I am sure of, it is that, when we return to our Churches, we will see changes during the Mass in order to ensure the health and safety of each person, which is our highest priority." Dear friends, this week on the parish website we have an article sent to us by the Bishop of the sanitary regulations that we will follow when we return to the Church. Please read them as a family before coming to church. Remember EVERYTHING WILL NOT BE LIKE BEFORE ... there will be many changes that will be good to keep us safe and healthy. Remember that during this time we must trust ourselves if we want to achieve a good and healthy future and also in our family and friends who are always there for us and above all we must TRUST JESUS CHRIST who never abandons us…. He will ALWAYS be with us and much more in the time we are living. Take courage LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL !!! Note: We have posted on our website the calendar dates for the conclusion of this year’s Religious Education program and Sacraments. Please call the office with any questions.

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a

Vocation

Roman Catholics in the United States spend a good deal of time speaking of “vocation” and the manner in which each of us discerns our vocation for life. In today’s apostolic letter, however, Peter gives us the “cornerstone” of our vocation, the description of what each of us is called to first and foremost by our baptism. He describes our vocation as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of [God’s] own, so that you may announce the praises” of Christ, who called us out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9). All of us, no matter what path our life’s vocation may take us down, have been chosen by God, made holy, and anointed as priests in the high priesthood of Christ through baptism. All of this, so that we may announce the praises of Christ. Vocation is given for proclamation at home, in the workplace—wherever life takes us—in service, in word, and in sacrament. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Today’s Readings First Reading — To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel — “Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: “Whoever sees me, sees the Father” (John 14:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Saints and Special Observances

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day Tuesday: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Wednesday: Our Lady of Fatima Thursday: St. Matthias Friday: St. Isidore the Farmer Saturday: Armed Forces Day

Saint Damien Joseph De Veuster of Moloka’I (1840-1889)

May 10 In the mid-1990s, a heavily bearded, bespectacled Robin Williams appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, whose host was clearly taken aback. Let-terman inquired as to why the wild look. Uncharac-teristically subdued, the usually manic comic re-sponded that he was producing and starring in a movie about a most extraordinarily compassionate man, Damien, the Leper Priest of Moloka’i. Some saints transcend religious and ethnic bounda-ries to touch the heart that beats in each human be-ing: Francis of Assisi; Mother Teresa; and, though Williams’ film was never completed, his admiration speaks, as does Damien’s statue outside the capitol in Honolulu, of this newest saint’s universal appeal. Far from his native Flanders’ idyllic beauty and rich cul-ture, Damien volunteered to bear Christ’s light into Moloka’i’s bleak leper colony, building decent homes, opening schools, establishing clinics, plant-ing farms, sharing the sufferings—and the social stigma—of those with whom he delighted to identi-fy: “We lepers,” he would proudly say when finally he contracted leprosy. Saint Damien challenges us to identify the lepers of our own day, to examine our compassion for and our identification with them. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Prayer Of The Faithful 10 de mayo de 2020 Quinto Domingo de Pascua Oración de los Fieles Como estirpe elegida y sacerdocio real, presentemos las necesidades de nuestro mundo ante el trono de nuestro Dios compasivo. Por nuestra Iglesia, para que continuemos extendiendo nuestra ayuda a quienes viven al margen de la sociedad y así mostremos al mundo cómo cuidar aun de los más necesitados entre nosotros, roguemos al Señor. Por una resolución pacífica a todos los desafíos que en-frenta nuestro mundo, como son el hambre, la pobreza, el cambio climático y especialmente la pandemia del coro-navirus, roguemos al Señor. Por todos los diáconos en la Iglesia y por todas las otras personas que prestan sus servicios en la Iglesia y en el mundo mediante su entrega desinteresada, roguemos al Señor. Para los trabajadores de la salud y todos los que cuidan las necesidades de los que sufren de COVID-19, roguemos al Señor. Por nuestras madres, abuelas, tías y todas las mujeres que nos han ofrecido su calor maternal, tanto las que aún tenemos entre nosotros como las que han pasado a la vida eterna, roguemos al Señor. Para todos los que están enfermos, para todos los que su-fren del Coronavirus, y para todos los que han muerto, especialmente N., N., y N., roguemos al Señor. Elevemos en silencio las oraciones que guarda nuestro corazón, tanto las que hemos expresado verbalmente co-mo aquellas que han quedado en nuestro interior, roguemos al Señor. Dios todopoderoso, tú nos has llamado de las tinieblas hacia tu luz admirable. Escucha estas súplicas que hemos traído hoy ante tu pres-encia y dígnate concedernos lo que pedimos, según tu santa voluntad. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas de la Semana

Lunes: Hch 14:5-18; Sal 115 (114):1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1- 8 Jueves: Hch 1:15-17, 20-26; Sal 113 (112):1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 8:5-8, 14-17; Sal 66 (65):1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pe 3:15-18 o 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 o Jn 17:1-11a

SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR (1070-1130)

15 de mayo

Isidro nació en Madrid y toda su vida trabajó como

campesino cerca de su ciudad natal. Siendo campes-

ino trabajó siempre con el mismo patrón, quien lo

explotó y sometió a largos jornales de trabajo. Aun

así, Isidro se daba tiempo para asistir a la Santa Misa

y hacer oración a lo largo del día. Para él habían tres

amores indiscutibles: Dios, su familia y la tierra.

Siendo muy pobres, él y su esposa María, fueron ca-

paces de ayudar a otros pobres, de tal suerte que la

gente llegaba a su casa de piedra por algo más que

pan. De hecho, los mismos animales encontraban en

ese hogar un lugar de descanso. En los pueblos de

América Latina, campesinos por naturaleza, se le

considera a Isidro como el patrono de los campesinos

y este día se hace una gran procesión con su imagen

para pedir a Dios que bendiga la semilla y los instru-

mentos de trabajo que serán utilizados en el período

de cosecha. San Isidro enseña que la explotación es

injusta y que aun así, es posible amar al explotador. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Throughout the Easter season, we hear the story of the earliest Christian communities in readings from the Acts of the Apostles. We hear how the people grappled with what it meant to place their faith and trust in the Lord, understanding that doing so called them to live differently—to follow Jesus’ way of love. This is more than a history lesson for us. As we hear how the people were drawn to Christ and learned to follow Jesus, we are invited to ask ourselves how fully we are taking the gospel to heart. Is Jesus our way, truth, and life? Do our daily actions announce the praises of the Lord?

Change Of Mind And Heart From Now On

During Lent, we participated in penitential practices and focused on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in order to turn our lives more fully to the Lord. However, the fruit of our Lenten practices is not supposed to end on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Lent is our annual time to embrace spiritual renewal, which is intended to last. The change of mind and heart that we embraced in the weeks preceding Easter are to be our spiritual foundation, shaping our lives now and into the future. Pause for a moment and ask yourself what difference Lent made for you this year. If you can point to some particular change of mind, heart, or behavior, promise yourself that you will continue to live in this new way in the months and years to come. If Lent did not have a special impact on your life this year, now is the time to invite the Lord to show you the way to more meaningful and faith-filled living in the future.

Treasures From Our Tradition If there is such a thing as a Catholic “trademark” it is the sign of the cross, first traced on the senses of catechumens as they begin the journey to baptism, or on the forehead of an infant who is brought to the doors of the church at baptism. As early as the third century, Christians were tracing the sign of the cross on their bodies. At first, the cross was traced on the forehead during times of prayer and daily occupations. We use a similar small cross today as we trace the cross over on the forehead, lips, and heart at the Gospel during Mass. Much later, the full-body sign traced from forehead to heart to shoulders took shape, perhaps copying the priest’s gesture of blessing with the consecrated host during Mass. Today, this superb baptismal gift is a sign of belonging to Christ and the community, a way of focusing our attention, of asking for God’s blessing, of tracing on our shoulders a willingness to find meaning in life’s burdens. In the sign of the cross, we have an ever-available means of expressing gratitude for our baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Don’t Be Afraid. Do The Works Of Christ

In the Gospel passage we heard today, Jesus was preparing the apostles for a time when he would not be with them physically. Jesus wanted to reassure the apostles, even though he knew they were having a difficult time understanding. We sometimes struggle to grasp the Lord’s ways, too. We know that God is with us in Christ through the Holy Spirit, and yet, when we really have to act in accord with our faith, we sometimes falter. Jesus tells us to not be afraid. Have faith in Christ and do his works. We may be surprised at what we are able to do when we trust and follow Jesus’ way. And we are assured that God will be with us through it all. Today’s readings: Acts 6:1–7; Ps 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Mary Our Mother

What a joy to remember that Mary is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear? —Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

As a chosen race and a royal priesthood, let us take the needs of our world before the throne of our loving God.

For our Church to continue to reach out to those on the margins of society,

and so show the world how to care for even the least in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.

For peaceful resolutions to the challenges that face our world, such as hunger,

poverty, climate change, and especially the Coronavirus pandemic, let us pray to the Lord.

For all deacons in the Church, and for all others who minister to the Church

and the world through selfless acts of service, let us pray to the Lord.

For health care workers and all who are caring for the needs of those

who are suffering from COVID-19, let us pray to the Lord.

For our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and all those who have mothered us,

those who are living and those who have passed on to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.

For all those who are sick, for all who suffer from the Coronavirus,

and for all who have died, especially N., N., and N., let us pray to the Lord.

For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts;

for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, let us pray to the Lord.

Mighty God, you have called us out of darkness

into your wonderful light. Hear these prayers that we bring to you today,

and graciously grant them according to your will, through Jesus Christ our risen Lord.

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