Holy FamilyC a t H o l i C C H u r C H

i g l e s i a C a t ó l i C a d e

la sagrada Familia7817 Old Auburn Road • Citrus Heights, California 95610

Phone (916) 723-2494 • Fax (916) 723-0199Email: holyfamilychurch@surewest.net

Website: www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

El boletín en español está en la página 8

Building Together the LEGACY of Holy Family –The Journey of our FaithBuilding Together the LEGACY of Holy Family –The Journey of our FaithConstruyendo juntos el LEGADO de la Sagrada Familia – El camino de nuestra feConstruyendo juntos el LEGADO de la Sagrada Familia – El camino de nuestra fe

“This is how it is with the kingdom of God.” Mark 4:26

“El reino de Dios es como un hombre que echa semilla en la tierra…” Marcos 4:26

REVEREND FR. ENRIQUE ALVAREZ Pastor / Párroco

DEACON MARK HOLT Business Manager /

Administrador

DEACON MARK HRONICEK

DEACON DON GALLI

BONNIE JOHNSON Director of Religious Education /

Directora de Formación de Fe

JOHN WIHL Music Ministry /

Ministerio de Música

PARISH OFFICE HOURSHORAS DE OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA

Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays / Sábado y Domingo Closed

HORARIOS DE MISA Y CONFESIONESWeekday Mass Schedule - Horario de Misa del Dia

8:30 am Tuesday - Friday, Martes - Viernes

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE – HORARIO DE MISASaturday Vigil Mass – Sábado Misa de Vigilia

4:30 pm English / 6:30 p.m. EspañolSunday Mass- Misa de Domingo8:00 a.m. English (Live stream)

10:00 a.m. Español(Live stream)12:00 Noon English

CONFESSIONS- CONFESIONESWednesday & Friday- Miercoles y Viernes

After 8:30am Mass – después de la Misa de 8:30amThursday – Jueves 5:00pm

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL – LA CAPILLA DEL SANTISIMO

will be opened on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – estara abierta Lunes, Martes, Miercoles y Viernes

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The chapel will be open on Thursdays from – Los Jueves la capilla estara abierta:

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Benediction will follow the conclusion of the sacrament of reconciliation.-

Bendición después del sacramento de reconciliación. El boletín en español está en la página 8

TODAY: August 29, 2021

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAYIN ORDINARY TIME____________________________________________

Mission StatementWe the community of Holy Family Parish, all members of the Body of Christ, strive to be a voice of truth and clarity in our faith. We worship God and celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ in word and sacrament. Unified by the Holy Spirit, we commit to the on-going conversion to Christ in ourselves and in our parish. We are committed to extending Christ's unconditional love to all, especially the neglected, the oppressed, the aged and the wounded of heart. We welcome all to share in the richness of our Catholic heritage.

Declaración De la MisiónLa comunidad de la Parroquia De La Familia Sagrada, todos los miembros del cuerpo de Cristo, nos esforzamos ser una voz de la verdad y de la claridad en nuestra fe. Adoramos a dios y celebramos el regalo de Jesús Cristo en palabra y el sacramento. Unificado por el Espíritu Santo, confiamos a la conversión en curso a Cristo en nosotros mismos y en nuestra parroquia. Estamos confiados a ampliar el amor incondicional de Cristo a todos, especialmente haber descuidado, haber opreso, haber envejecido y el herido de corazón. Damos la bienvenida a todos para compartir en la riqueza de nuestra herencia católica.

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our FaithBuilding Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our Faith

“Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:69

“Simón Pedro le respondió: "Señor, ¿a quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna; y nosotros creemos y sabemos que tú eres el Santo de Dios.” Juan 6:69

August 29, 2021 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights…” James 1:17

In today's reading from Deuteronomy, we find Moses instructing the Israelites on how they are to live once they enter the Promised Land. Remember, Moses will not enter the land with them. Therefore, in this book, over and over again, Moses reminds the people of who they are, of where they have been and to what they are called. Repeatedly and with great precision, Moses details covenant obligations.

One of the important and captivating qualities of Deuteronomy is its ability to draw us into the picture today. The words of Moses are not only addressed to the Israelites, but they are addressed to each generation of listeners – they are addressed to us.

Today ’s Responsorial Psalm calls us to "live in the presence of the Lord". This matches today's first reading from Deuteronomy – "you may live, and may enter in and take possession of the land." Who can genuinely worship God? According to the psalm, those who practice social justice can. This includes being truthful, not harming or criticizing each other out of revenge, despising "the reprobate"—those who may seem to get away with their crimes, but honoring those who "fear"—those who revere and respect the Lord. Whoever does these things "shall never be disturbed" from a genuine and authentic worship of God which enables us to "live in the presence of the Lord."

In the second reading, James continues on the theme and establishes a principle: the Christian is such because of an intervention of the transcendent goodness of God. Aware of this, disciples will have to live in practice all of the implications of Baptism that will promote an attitude that is fruitfully receptive to the Word of God because a listening that is merely superficial is not enough. The person who accepts the Gospel, through the vision of faith, becomes a child of God through the life that God communicates within Baptism and that immerses him solidly in an ideal environment of sacredness; thus, the faithful can be, in respect to all the rest of creation, a firstfruit offered in worship to God.

LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORDThe Christian, by being baptized, lays aside the entire,

overabundant accumulation of his moral evilness. By keeping himself in a state of meekness, of openness towards others, he will then be able to receive the Word of God that comes in be planted within him, as it is the seed deposited within his heart and will then bear fruit.

Always attentive to the concrete, James knows how much evil can be done to others through a careless word, and the Christian must know how to be vigilant, prudent in his way of speaking.

The gospel brings us the story the hypocritical Pharisees and scribes who oppose Jesus and serve as negative models for what it means to follow the true way and will of God in order to worship God authentically. Their hypocrisy warns us that our cherished religious traditions and customs, which are merely human precepts, can nullify the very word of God they are meant to supplement and support, if they serve our own selfish aims rather than God's plan. But by powerfully reaffirming God's word over human tradition, Jesus invites us to allow the original, genuine and clear word of God to purify the excesses that our various religious, social and cultural human traditions, customs and practices have introduced into our attempt to live authentic human lives through a genuine and sincere worship of God.

Through his new and authoritative teaching Jesus draws us away from an unnecessary preoccupation with external concerns in our worship of God, and calls us rather to cultivate a clean and open heart to facilitate a proper and wholesome relationship not only with God but with each other. Jesus makes us aware of our need to contend with and overcome the horribly wicked and destructive "defilement" of thoughts and actions that can emerge from the human heart, not only of others but of ourselves.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Today: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2,6-8; Jas 1:17-18,21-22,27; Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23Mon: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30Tue: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37Wed: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44Thu: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11Fri: St. Gregory the Great: Col 1:15-20; Lk 5:33-39Sat: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5Sun: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

MASS INTENTIONSTue: 8:30am Patricia Regan +; Mina Juson +; Anthony Bautista +; Theresa Ward +Wed: 8:30am Sally Fisher -Int.; Robert & Jeanie Korleski +Thu: 8:30am Ignacio Zamora +Fri: 8:30am Daniel Gutierrez -Int.; Jerry, Dave & Nick & Susan Binienda -Int.Sat: 6:30pm Daniel Gutierrez -Int.; Sun: 8:00am Jeanette Morrissey-Riedy +; Salvación Lumanlan +; Deceased Members of the Bantad Family + 10:00am Ignacio Zamora + 12:00pm Shirley McDonald +

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPSUS Air ForceGeoffrey C. Anderson A1C Steven M. BakerSr. Master Sgt. Jason Blair Tech Sgt. Sebastian Brown Tech Sgt. Joseph P. FunkSr. Mst Sgt Stephanie WilliamsSr. Airman Brandon WrightUS Army Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan Andrews Sgt. Julien ArmourPvt 2 Justin Baker Sgt. Tyler BrownSSG. Job De HaroWO 3 Robert DearmanCapt. Matthew Ford Anthony GodinezE1 Angie Santiago DeGuzmanSpecialist Damien HartPvt. 1st Class Franklin B. Holt II Sgt. Tyler Keith JohnsonPvt. Charles Phillip LopezSgt. Michael L. Monk, IIIPvt 1st Class Richard Oliette

Pvt. Ryan Riley Pvt 1st Class Nicholas RingPvt 1st Class Justin RoamansE3 Cynthia RosalesPvt Nicholas SteelePvt Daniel Torres Nicolas Williams WarnerUS Marine CorpsLance Corp Charles M. CarteLance Corp Sean P. DennisonMichaela MorinCorporal Sam SmalleyUS NavyPierce BarbatoMaritza Alvarez E5 Niko Batres CDR Timothy J. BillerJacquelyn BrownAlex FaheyThoms KollSteven MathiasE3 Nicholas MattaE4 Shashi MirelesE5 Reginaldo Rosales, Jr.E3 Dominic Washington

See the front of the bulletin - Voir le recto du bulletin.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE - HORARIO DE MISA DEL DIA

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE – HORARIO DE MISA

CONFESSIONS- CONFESIONES

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL – LA CAPILLA DEL SANTISIMO

BENEDICTION - BENDICIÓN

HELP US HELP OTHERS!Catholic Ladies Relief Society • Kim Malone 916-726-0255 |

Feed the Needy • Grace Ngatia • 916-402-4161St. Vincent De Paul • Ben Ramos 916-722-0264

PREGNANCY CRISIS HELP — CALL 1-800-712-HELP HURTING AFTER ABORTION? — CALL 1-888-HOPE-790

PRAYER CORNER Please remember in your prayers: Herb & Sue Alexander, Yvonne Andrews, John Atilano, Dorothy Bain, John Bain, Anthony Bautista, Dolores Benner, Elena Bernardino, Rachel Berry, Erica Brewton, Hector Burke, Evelyn Campagna, Debbie Cearley, Phyllis Cruz, Noel Diaz, Boyd Doverspike, Favachio Family, Jake Filmore, Steve Fraher, Sera Fruge, Mary Kate Funk, Oliver Galenti, Natalie Michelle Garcia, Ramon Antonio Garcia, Colette Garrison, Barbara Gibson, Myrtle Gilliam, John Giusti, Emilio Gopez, Stanley Hayes, Stewart Hayes, Michelle Haines, Joan & Ken Heisler, Araceli Hernandez, Alex Hernandez, David Hernandez, Michele Hock, Angie Yap Hopper, Elizabeth Ann Hughes, Avlin Kas, Maria Diana Kosan, Shari Lewis, Janice Lima, Kathy Maldonado, Martinez Family, Nancy Marwelli, Ben Mendoza, Mike Michener, Manuel Miranda, Felix & Raymond Montes, Maurilia Murillo, Martin Jeff & Courtney Nolasco, Joseph Oliveri, John O’Neil, Chris Ornelas, Dolores Orozco, Juanita Paniagua, Gloria Politron, Jesus Punsalan, Kim Quan, Dusty Rhodes, Hazel Sapida, Frank Roger Smith, Jardee Stanley, Larry Taylor, Yolanda Torres, Virgilio Velarde, Gina Washington, Robert Westbrook, Bill Wihl, Bob Wihl, John Wihl, Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wilson, Joey Yantis

HOLY ROSARYHOLY ROSARYWe invite you to join us to pray the Rosary for Pro-Life and the conversion of the World every Friday after the 8:30am Mass and the 1st Saturday of the Month at 12:00pm outside by Mary’s statue.For more information you can contact :Silvia Ojeda 1-916-910-4719 Myrtle Gilliam 1-916-740-9806

www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS WHILE IN MASS

GUARDE RESPETO A LOS DEMÁS DURANTE LA MISA

Mute cell phones- Ponga su celular en silencio

Please do not chew gum- Por Favor No masque chicle

Please do not leave garbage in church- Por favor no deje basura en la iglesia

Face Mask Update Bishop Soto has mandated that those who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask at all times while in the church. Out of our concern for the health and wellbeing of everyone and because of the increased risk presented by the Delta variant we, at the parish level, recommend that even those who are fully vaccinated wear a mask while at Mass.

Actualización sobre el cubre boca El obispo Soto ha ordenado que aquellos que no están completamente vacunados deben usar una cubre boca en todo momento mientras estén en la iglesia. Por la salud y el bienestar de todos y por el mayor riesgo que presenta la variante Delta, a nivel parroquial, recomendamos que incluso aquellos que están completamente vacunados usen una cubre boca mientras estén en Misa.

WELCOME TO USCCB RESPECT LIFEWe help local Respect Life ministries, as well as individual Catholics, to live and share Christ's Gospel of Life. Here, you can find pro-life prayers and devotions; facts about abortion, euthanasia, and bioethics; resources for supporting local ministries; Action Alerts to raise your voice politically; and practical help with sharing the truth about dignity and value of every human person.

WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEEDWalking with Moms in Need is a time of service in which Catholic parishes and communities "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need.

Everyone should know how to help moms in difficult circumstances.

While not trying to turn Catholic parishes into pregnancy centers, we can support local pregnancy centers where they exist, and we can also find and share other resources with pregnant and parenting women.

And where there are few local resources, we can create our own, based on the gifts of the parish community!

We hope you and your parish will join us in Walking with Moms in Need.

JOIN RESPECT LIFE PRAYER AND ACTIONJoin Respect Life Prayer and Action

Babies in the womb are more vulnerable than ever. When you sign up for Respect Life Prayer and Action, you will receive:

• prayers• action alerts to contact Congress and government

leaders• service opportunities for at-risk women• and more

to help protect the innocent against attacks on human life.

Join thousands of Catholics as we seek to transform our culture. Together, we are powerful!

LIVING THE GOSPEL OF LIFE

Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center will hold their 4th Annual Fall Gala (Paris at Twilight) on Saturday, October 2, 4:00-10:00 p.m. This is a fundraising event with Mass, Dinner, Dancing, Silent and Live Auctions. Cost: $125 pp. Purchase tickets online at www.christthekingretreatcenter.org, by phone, or on site. Donation of items for Silent and Live

auctions appreciated. For more information contact Sandra Gill 916-725-4720, ext. 302.

MAIN PARKING LOT CLOSED JULY 30TH & 31ST - SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 4

Society of St. Vincent de PaulFriends of the Poor Walk

Saturday September 25, 20217:30 a.m Check-in/RegistrationRegister online at www.fopwalk.org or with any SVDP Member(Registration available day of event)

Gibbons Community Park4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael

All are welcome to walk! Pledges collected by walkers.Walkers who collect $25.00 or more in pledges receiveT-shirt when registered by September 11, 2021.

For more information please contactSt. John the Evangelist- Cynthia Zeller (916) 320-6838Holy Family- Steve Fraher (704) 299-8177St. Lawrence- Verita Friesner (916) 212-1697

Co-sponsored byMission Oaks Parks and Recreation

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is made up of members from each Parish forming a Conference to serve a specific area, providing resource information, financial assistance, food, clothing assistance at the SVdP store and other things to those in need.

The Holy Family Conference is made up of volunteers who fill these roles, but more help is needed. Join us in following the path that Jesus Christ has called us to follow, in providing comfort, assistance, food, drink, and clothing to our neighbors in need. Please speak with any SVdP member regarding what is needed to join in the help of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

The aid that SVdP is able to provide comes from the generous contributions made by the local parish community, and

fund raising events such as the upcoming Friends of the Poor Walk. The Walk will be held on Saturday September 25, 2021 at Gibbons Community Park in Carmichael. Please consider signing up to walk today. If you are unable to walk on the 25th, then please consider making a contribution to a walker, benefitting the SVdP Conference they represent. Your fellow Parishioners are representing the Conference here at Holy Family-Citrus Height. All contributions received will go directly to the Holy Family Conference for distribution in the Citrus Heights community.

Registration is available on-line at Friends of the Poor Walk; https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2627

Please consider your gift today.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - The Holy Family Conference

In response to the call of Pope Francis, the Diocese is offering the Journey with St. Joseph Pilgrimage commencing on June 19, 2021 and ending on December 7, 2021. The pilgrimage sites will be those churches named for Saint Joseph.

We have planned an opportunity to participate in the Journey with St. Joseph Pilgrimage as a parish. We will be visiting all 11 participating churches over the next 4 months. Our visits will consist of prayer at the image of St. Joseph and when possible, participation in Confession and attending the Vigil Mass.

09/11 St. Joseph, Elk Grove (arrive 3:30 PM, Confession 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 09/25 St. Joseph, Marysville (arrive 2:30 PM, Confession 3:30 – 4:30) 10/16 St. Joseph, Clarksburg (arrive 3:30 PM, Vigil Mass 4:30 PM) 10/23 St. Joseph, Rio Vista (arrive 3 PM, Confession 4 - 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 11/06 St. Joseph, Auburn & Lincoln (arrive at Auburn 12:30 & arrive at Lincoln 2 PM, Confession 3 – 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 11/20 St. Joseph, Vacaville (arrive 2:30 PM, Confession 3:30 – 4:30 & Vigil 5:00) 12/04 St. Joseph, Sacramento (arrive 3:30 PM, Vigil Mass 4:30 & Confession 5:30)

If you would like to carpool, please meet in the church parking lot at the following times: 09/11 – meet at 2:30 PM; leave at 3:00 09/25 – meet at 1:00 PM; leave at 1:30 10/16 – meet at 2:30 PM; leave at 3:00 10/23 – meet at 1:30 PM; leave at 2:00 11/06 – meet at 11:30 AM; leave at 12:00 11/20 – meet at 1:00 PM; leave at 1:30 12/04 – meet at 2:30 PM; leave at 3:00

Guidelines upon Visiting the Pilgrim Churches 1. Pilgrims must pray the Act of Consecration to St. Joseph at the image of St. Joseph or some

prescribed prayers for St. Joseph especially the ones in the Journey with St. Joseph: Pilgrim’s Prayer Booklet, which can be downloaded at https://www.scd.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Journey-with-Joseph-Booklet-4x6-28pg-web.pdf

2. If possible, pilgrims are encouraged to attend the celebration of the Eucharist and/or receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in one of the pilgrim churches.

3. Always follow diocesan-prescribed protocols for COVID-19. 4. Pilgrims are encouraged to bring something for the poor (including non-perishable groceries, food

vouchers, visa cards, etc.) to one of the pilgrim churches. Journeying with St. Joseph demands a true gift of self because in him we never see discouragement, but rather obedience to, and trust in God. St. Joseph is an exemplary figure for all of us to follow because he took heed of divine providence and guidance.

For further information, contact Lara Parks at 916-757-7995 or lparks814@gmail.com

Journey with St. Joseph Pilgrimage

En respuesta a la llamada del Papa Francisco, la Diócesis está ofreciendo el Viaje con la Peregrinación de

San José comenzando el 19 de junio de 2021 y terminando el 7 de diciembre de 2021. Los lugares de peregrinación serán las iglesias nombradas para San José. Hemos planeado una oportunidad para participar en el Viaje con la Peregrinación de San José como parroquia. Visitaremos las 11 iglesias participantes en los próximos 4 meses. Nuestras visitas consistirán en la oración a imagen de San José y, cuando sea posible, la participación en la Confesión y la asistencia a la Misa de Vigilia.

09/11 St. Joseph, Elk Grove (arrive 3:30 PM, Confession 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 09/25 St. Joseph, Marysville (arrive 2:30 PM, Confession 3:30 – 4:30) 10/16 St. Joseph, Clarksburg (arrive 3:30 PM, Vigil Mass 4:30 PM) 10/23 St. Joseph, Rio Vista (arrive 3 PM, Confession 4 - 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 11/06 St. Joseph, Auburn & Lincoln (arrive at Auburn 12:30 & arrive at Lincoln 2 PM, Confession 3 – 4:30 & Vigil Mass 5:00) 11/20 St. Joseph, Vacaville (arrive 2:30 PM, Confession 3:30 – 4:30 & Vigil 5:00) 12/04 St. Joseph, Sacramento (arrive 3:30 PM, Vigil Mass 4:30 & Confession 5:30)

Si le gustaría ir en caravana, por favor venga al estacionamiento de la iglesia en los siguienteS horarios. 09/11 - nos reunimos 2:30 PM; nos vamos 3:00 09/25 - nos reunimos 1:00 PM; nos vamos 1:30 10/16 - nos reunimos 2:30 PM; nos vamos 3:00 10/23 - nos reunimos 1:30 PM; nos vamos 2:00 11/06 - nos reunimos 11:30 AM; nos vamos 12:00 11/20 - nos reunimos 1:00 PM; nos vamos 1:30 12/04 - nos reunimos 2:30 PM; nos vamos 3:00

Directrices para visitar las Iglesias Peregrina 1. Los peregrinos deben rezar el Acta de Consagración a San José a la imagen de San José o algunas oraciones prescritas para San José especialmente las del Viaje con San José: Folleto de Oración del peregrino, que se puede descargar en https://www.scd.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Journey-with-Joseph-Booklet-4x6-28pg-web.pdf 2. Si es posible, se anima a los peregrinos a asistir a la celebración de la Eucaristía y/o a recibir el sacramento de la Reconciliación en una de las iglesias peregrinas. 3. Siga siempre los protocolos diocesanos prescritos para COVID-19. 4. Se anima a los peregrinos a traer algo para los pobres (incluyendo comestibles no perecederos, vales de comida, tarjetas de visa, etc.) a una de las iglesias peregrinas. Viajar con San José exige un verdadero don de sí mismo porque en él nunca vemos desaliento, sino más bien obediencia y confianza en Dios. San José es una figura ejemplar para que todos nosotros la sigamos porque Él tomó cuidado de la providencia y guía divina. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Lara Parks en el 916-757-7995 o en lparks814-gmail.com

Viaje con la Peregrinación de San José

Domingo 29 de agosto, 2021REFLEXIÓN SOBRE EL MENSAJE DE HOY

La Palabra que hemos escuchado hoy nos invita a mirar en nuestro corazón con sinceridad. ¿Qué es lo que lo ocupa? ¿Por qué se afana? Son preguntas que liquidamos con excesiva facilidad porque «tenemos muchas cosas que hacer».

La Palabra de Dios pide ser escuchada con el corazón, pide un espacio, pide un poco de tiempo. Nuestro obrar, en verdad, no es especialmente cuestión de brazos o de mente, sino de corazón. Es el corazón el que anima lo que decimos, hacemos, decidimos. El corazón es la sede de la conversión, de la decisión fundamental de acoger la Palabra de Dios y ponerla en práctica. Y la Palabra de Dios, cuando habita en el corazón, lo cura, lo libera de los sentimientos egoístas, de la rivalidad, del desinterés por el otro: sentimientos que nos impiden experimentar la realidad más grande y determinante: el Señor está cerca.

La Palabra de Dios, si le dejamos sitio en nuestro corazón, nos enseña a invocar al Señor y a ver al prójimo. Nos hace conscientes de que estamos bautizados y nos da la fuerza necesaria para vivir de manera coherente. Nos hace comprender cómo hemos de obedecer a la ley de Dios, la ley definitiva del amor, ese amor con el que Jesús fue el primero en amarnos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA

Pregunta para los niños: ¿Qué pasos puedes seguir para dar la bienvenida a Cristo en tu corazón con mayor humildad?

Pregunta para los jóvenes: Jesús nos advierte acerca de las cosas que nos alejarán de Dios. ¿Qué te puede persuadir a dejar de ser la persona para la que Dios te creó?

Pregunta para los adultos: En base a esta lectura de Santiago, ¿cuál es el signo de que la fe está presente en nuestra vida?

LECTURAS DE LA PRÓXIMA

SEMANA

Lunes 8/30

Martes 8/31

Miércoles 9/1

Jueves 9/2

Viernes 9/3

Sábado 9/4

Domingo 9/5

1ª. Lectura 1 Tesalonicenses 4, 13-18

1 Tesalonicenses 5, 1-6. 9-11

Colosenses 1, 1-8

Colosenses 1, 9-14

Colosenses 1, 15-20

Colosenses 1, 21-23 Isaías 35, 4-7a

Salmo Responsorial

Salmo 95, 1 y 3. 4-5. 11-12a. 12b-13

Salmo 26, 1bcde. 4. 13-14

Salmo 51, 10. 11

Salmo 97, 2-3ab. 3cd-4. 5-6

Salmo 99, 2 . 3. 4. 5

Salmo 53, 3-4. 6 y 8

Salmo 145, 7. 8-9a. 9bc-10

2ª. Lectura Santiago 2, 1-5

Evangelio Lucas 4, 16-30 Lucas 4, 31-37 Lucas 4, 38-44 Lucas 5, 1-11 Lucas 5, 33-39 Lucas 6, 1-5 Marcos 7, 31-37

HORARIO DE MISAS La misa matutina será en la iglesia, los martes, miércoles, jueves y viernes a las 8:30 a.m. La misa de los fines de semana será en los siguientes horarios: Sábado 4:30 p.m. en inglés, 6:30 p.m. en español Domingo 8:00 a.m. y 12:00 pm en inglés, 10:00 a.m. en español (visite https://holyfamilycitrusheights.org/ para la transmisión por youtube.com) .

LA CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO La capilla se abrirá los lunes, martes, miércoles y viernes en los siguientes horarios: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Los jueves, la capilla estará abierta de 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. La bendición seguirá la conclusión del sacramento de reconciliación.

RINCÓN DEL GRUPO JUVENIL: ¡ESTAMOS DE REGRESO! El gustaría invitar a todos los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad de 13 años en adelante a participar en nuestro Ministerio juvenil de la Sagrada Familia. Nos reunimos todos los viernes a las 7pm en la el salón de Arte. Los padres deben alentar a sus hijos adolescentes a venir para el estudio Bíblico y juegos de formación de equipos. Esperamos verte allí.

REUNIONES DE RESPETO A LA VIDA: 14, 22 Y 23 DE OCTUBRE Únase a nosotros mientras nos reconectamos con todos los involucrados con el Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida. Conozca al nuevo equipo, revise el plan diocesano y colabore entre sí mientras comparte las mejores prácticas. Esperamos verlos en esta junta! Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Moisés De León al 916-733-0133 o mdeleon@scd.org.

SESIONES INTRODUCTORIAS SOBRE PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL (2º MIÉRCOLES DE CADA MES) Estas sesiones cumplen con el requisito diocesano de PFN para la preparación matrimonial de parejas comprometidas. Si ya está casado esta clase le sirve. Es una excelente manera de obtener más información sobre cómo monitorear y evaluar su fertilidad,. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Andreya Arévalo al 916-733-0156 o aarevalo@scd.org

SESIONES INTRODUCTORIAS SOBRE PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL (2º MIÉRCOLES DE CADA MES) Estas sesiones de introducción cumplieron con el requisito de NFP para la Diócesis de Sacramento para la preparación del matrimonio para parejas comprometidas. Si ya está casado e interesado en usar NFP en su matrimonio, ¡esta clase también es para usted! Es una excelente manera de obtener más información sobre cómo trazar su fertilidad, así como monitorear, mantener y evaluar su salud procreativa y ginecológica. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Andreya Arévalo al 916-733-0156 o aarevalo@scd.org

CLOSET DE COMIDA ¡El closet de comida de La Sociedad de Damas Católicas de la Sagrada Familia ya está abierto! Tomaremos solicitudes y distribuiremos alimentos los lunes, miércoles y viernes (estará cerrado en días festivos). Por favor llame a la oficina de la Sagrada Familia al 916-723-2494 entre las 9:00 y las 9:30 a.m. los lunes, miércoles y viernes para solicitar asistencia alimentaria. A las personas sin cita previa les daremos una bolsa de artículos que no se necesiten cocinar entre las 10:00 y las 10:30 en nuestros días de distribución.

FUNDAMENTOS CATEQUÉTICOS COHORTE 3 FORMACIÓN FUNDACIONAL – CATECHETICAL FOUNDATIONS COMENZARÁ EN SEPTIEMBRE. ¿Estás buscando viajar a la fe con los demás? Únete a una cohorte mientras pasas tiempo en el tema de Llamado a la Bienaventuranza. En este curso, usted tendrá la oportunidad de profundizar en los fundamentos de nuestra fe católica, el diálogo con otros que también están en el viaje, y hacerlo con un horario flexible. *Este curso se puede aplicar hacia la Renovación de Catequistas/Ministros Básicos. Para obtener más información, visite www.scd.org/catecheticalfoundations o comuníquese con Lauralyn Solano al lsolano@scd.org o al 916-733-0153

ON FIRE – ENTRADAS A LA VENTA Nos complace anunciar que ON FIRE 2021 será en vivo y en persona en Six Flags Discovery Kingdom el sábado 18 de septiembre de 9:00 a 8:30 pm. ¡Estaremos juntos nuevamente con jóvenes y adultos jóvenes de las 9 diócesis del norte de California y Nevada para un día de comunión, oración y diversión! Comenzaremos con una misa con obispos de la diócesis patrocinadora, tendremos un almuerzo de todo lo que puedas, tiempo para ir a dar paseos y nos inspiraremos en nuestros oradores, el P. Radmar Jao, SJ y la hermana Josephine Garrett. Para más información y para comprar entradas ir a www.onfirenorcal.com Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Jennifer Campbell al jcampbell@scd.org o al 916-733-0135

DIAS DE LOS MINISTERIOS: 24 Y 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE EN ST. FRANCIS Únase a nosotros para los DÍAS DE MINISTERIO 2021 el 24 y 25 de septiembre en la Escuela Secundaria St. Francis, un día para reconectar con discípulos de toda la Diócesis, compartir nuestras experiencias en este tiempo incierto, equiparnos para el camino por delante y recibir la protección de Dios mientras viajamos con José. El Papa Francisco nos pide que sigamos el ejemplo de San José en estos tiempos inciertos. San José no tenía mucho control sobre la situación en la que se encontraba, pero humildemente aceptó el plan de Dios. Nosotros, al igual que San José, estamos llamados a aceptar nuestra situación actual como parte del plan amoroso de Dios para nosotros, a acompañarnos y colaborar con aquellos que encontramos, y a avanzar creativa y valientemente en nuestros esfuerzos ministeriales. Para obtener más información, visite www.ministrydays.com o comuníquese con Jennifer Campbell al jcampbell@scd.org o al 916-733-0135

CONVIERTASE EN UN HOMBRE CON EL CORAZÓN DEL PADRE – Retiro para padres, figuras paternas y todos los hombres Cuando: Sábado, 16 de octubre de 2021 | 9am - 5pm | $25 / persona (almuerzo incluido) Dónde: Iglesia de San Filomeno, 2428 Bell St., Sacramento, CA 95825 "Hombre con el corazón del padre". Invitamos a todos los hombres mayores de 18 años a venir para un día de conversación, oración y comunidad, donde descubriremos lo que nuestro Señor nos está llamando a ser: "Un Padre Obediente como San José". Incluye conferencias magistrales del Obispo Jaime Soto (virtualmente), el Rev. Loreto "Bong" Rojas (Parroquia del Espíritu Santo), Sean Bryan (el Ninja Papal) y el Diácono Ken Crawford (Parroquia de Santa Clara), así como oportunidades para confesiones, participación en misa y hora santa. Regístrese antes del 11 de octubre: https://tinyurl.com/josephretreat Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Alejandro Barraza al 916-733-0134 o abarraza@scd.org

RETIRO DE RACHEL'S VINEYARD - Retiros 2021 - 2022 Español: 19-21 de noviembre de 2021 Inglés: 4-6 de febrero de 2022, 12-14 de agosto de 2022 Rachel's Vineyard es un lugar seguro para renovar, reconstruir y redimir corazones rotos por el aborto. Los retiros de fin de semana ofrecen un ambiente de apoyo, confidencial y sin prejuicios donde las mujeres y los hombres pueden expresar, liberar y reconciliar las emociones dolorosas del aborto y comenzar el proceso de restauración, renovación y curación. Para más información llame al 916.733.0161 o envíe un correo electrónico a projectrachel@scd.org. Todos los mensajes son confidenciales.

ETIQUETA PARA SEGUIR EN LA IGLESIA CON LOS CAMBIOS POR LA PANDEMIA - Guarde respeto a los demás durante la Misa - Ponga su celular en silencio - Por favor no masque chicle - Por favor no deje basura en la iglesia

ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE EL USO DEL TAPABOCAS El obispo Soto ha pedido a todos que por la salud y el bienestar de todos y para evitar el mayor riesgo que presenta la variante Delta, a nivel parroquial, y nos recomienda que TODOS usemos el tapabocas mientras estén en Misa. Hagámoslo por todos: por nosotros, nuestras familias y nuestra comunidad!

REUNIONES DE RESPETO A LA VIDA: 14, 22 Y 23 DE OCTUBRE Únase a nosotros mientras nos reconectamos con todos los involucrados con el Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida. Conozca al nuevo equipo, revise el plan diocesano y colabore entre sí mientras comparte las mejores prácticas. Esperamos verlos en esta junta! Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Moisés De León al 916-733-0133 o mdeleon@scd.org

Breaking Open the Word — 22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings:

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 • Psalm 15:2-5 • James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 • Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

OVERVIEW:

Ideas have consequences. One’s actions spring from one’s deepest beliefs and convictions. Therefore, what we believe is of vital importance. In the first reading, Moses addresses the Israelites as they’re about to enter the Promised Land. Mindful of all the challenges and temptations that await them, Moses urges them to observe all the statutes and decrees which had been revealed by God so that that they “may live, and may enter in and take possession of the land.” They must neither add to nor subtract from the law, he says, but carefully observe everything. By doing so, he assured them, they would enjoy God’s blessings. The second reading echoes Moses’ exhortation as St. James urges us to “humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you”. When we hear Scripture read at Mass we should listen carefully and with an open heart and accept it for what it really is: the word of God. When we hear Scripture God speaks to us, and we respond in prayer and action. It’s important that we put the word of God into practice for when we do our faith comes alive. That’s why James says “Be doers of the word and not hearers only.” This week’s gospel deals with the problem of hypocrisy, or of not practicing what you preach. This is always a challenge for people striving to be saints because sooner or later, we all fail to live up to the ideals we espouse. Jesus criticized the scribes and Pharisees because they were scrupulous about observing the rubrics, so to speak, and maintaining correct religious behavior, while ignoring the essential purpose of those activities. Jesus wasn’t critical of religious traditions per se; rather, he was critical of those who hid behind their piety in order to avoid the demands of justice and charity. Religious activity is meant to foster and deepen our relationship with God, which in turn should deepen our relationships with others. We are called to love God and to love our neighbor. That is the goal. That is what we’re striving for. We will not always do it perfectly, of course, but we must always try. The word of God and the teachings of the Church are critical because they reveal God’s standard and show us the goal.

Key Verse: “Humbly welcome the word that has been |planted in you and is able to save your souls.” (James 1:21)

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

“In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word, “but as what it really is: the word of God.” “In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them.” [104]

POPE FRANCIS:

“The Sacred Scriptures are the written testimony of the divine word, the canonical memorial that testifies to the event of Revelation. The Word of God therefore precedes and exceeds the Bible. This is why our faith is not only centered on a book but on a history of salvation and above all on a Person, Jesus Christ, the Word of God made flesh. Precisely because the horizon of the divine word embraces and extends beyond Scripture, to understand it adequately the constant presence of the Holy Spirit is necessary, who “will guide you into all the truth” (Jn 16:13). We must put ourselves in line with the great Tradition which, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and of the Magisterium, recognized the canonical writings as a word which God addressed to his People, and never cease to meditate on them and to discover their inexhaustible riches.” [Speech to Pontifical Biblical Commission, April 12, 2013]

LIFE APPLICATION:

Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church go together and are crucial for our spiritual health, for they are the “lights along the path of faith” (Catechism no. 89) leading us safely to the Promised Land of heaven. Just as in ancient times the ordinances, decrees and statutes given to Moses were meant to protect the people of God from evil and temptation, so the teachings of the Church are meant to protect and guide us now as we strive to be faithful to God in an increasingly unsteady and confusing world. The teachings of the Church together with sacred Scripture provide a strong foundation upon which we can build a solid spiritual life.

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