Services
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4/30/23 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd - Cycle A
Dear Families,
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that he is the Shepherd that opens the gate for his sheep, and he protects them from robbers who will climb over the fence. The sheep will be led by their Shepherd’s voice and only listen to it. They will run away from a stranger’s voice.
Jesus is our shepherd at the gate of the Church. When we celebrate as a community at Mass, we are there as his sheep. He gives us the grace to hear his voice, and not those voices that want to rob us of our faith and trust in him. He knows each one of us, wants to protect us, keep us safe, and give us eternal life with God.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
Who cares for you? Who has shown you how to help others? How does Jesus, the Good Shepherd, care for his sheep?
Family Prayer: Jesus, thank you for being our Good Shepherd. You know us by name, care for us, and love us. Help us take care of one another through loving thoughts and actions. Amen.
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Read more: Jesus is the Good Shepherd Cycle A / Jesus es el Buen Pastor Ciclo A
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6/18/23 - Jesus Calls Us to Bring in the Harvest - Cycle A
Dear Families,
In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus chooses twelve apostles to continue his ministry. He explains that there is a big harvest and few laborers. Jesus is not speaking about fruits or vegetables; he was sending them out to bring his ministry of love and healing to people.
Many laborers are needed out in the field. Jesus calls all of us to bring his love to our families, neighbors, schools, and work. We need to understand that there are still many people suffering and need healing. Don’t be scared to do Jesus’ work. When you are a good example to others, and show kindness, you are doing his work.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How can you bring Jesus’ healing love to others?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us be faithful workers by sharing with others your healing love. Amen.
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5/19/24 - Pentecost Sunday
Dear Families,
The season of Easter ends with today’s celebration, Pentecost Sunday. On Pentecost, we celebrate the birthday of the Catholic Church. In John’s Gospel, we see Jesus giving his Apostles the gift of the Holy Spirit and passing on the ability to forgive sins. Jesus appoints the Apostles as the Catholic Church’s first leaders. Jesus gives us a beautiful gift in the healing Sacrament of Reconciliation – his peace.
As we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, our Gospel reminds us that this same Holy Spirit helps us be agents of God’s peace and forgiveness in the world.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How does the Holy Spirit help you bring peace to your family and friends?
Family Prayer: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Amen.
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Read more: Pentecost Sunday 2024 / Domingo de Pentecostés 2024
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3/17/24 - Sin and the New Covenant - Cycle B
Dear Families,
As a faithful community, we continue the journey of the Cycle A readings at the 9:00AM and 11:00AM mass with the adults who will be receiving the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead, this Gospel teaches us that Jesus has power over life and death.
This video is based on the Gospel of John, Cycle B. Jesus explains how God will bring glory from everything that is done according to his will - even Jesus’ upcoming Death. Christ compares his Death to a plant that dies, leaving seeds to grow. He wants us to love God, follow his will, and grow seeds of faith.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
How is Jesus like a grain of wheat? How can you be like a seed and help grow faith?
Family Prayer: Lord, help us to put you first, seek your will, and plant the seeds to help others grow in faith. Amen.
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Read more: Sin and the New Covenant Cycle B / El Pecado y la Nueva Alianza Ciclo B
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2/19/23 - Love Your Enemies - Cycle A
Dear Families,
Continuing with the Sermon on the Mount we have been hearing the last several weeks, Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for them. By enemies, Jesus means people who don’t love us, who possibly hate us, hurt us, and who probably won’t love us back even though we love them.
Loving our enemies is hard. Jesus knows we are human and not perfect, but he asks us to treat others as we ourselves want to be treated. He teaches us to have mercy for others as he has mercy for us. As Jesus explained, if you love only those who love you, what is so special about that?
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
What is a loving way to respond to someone who upsets you?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us to remember to love everyone as you do. Help us to stay calm when we are upset and to be kind when we are angry. Amen.
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Read more: Love Your Enemies Cycle A / Ama A Tus Enemigos Ciclo A
