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Eucharist – the source and summit of our life as Christians

7/27/2018

 
Dear Friends,
Every three years the readings we hear at mass focus for several weeks in the summer on the gift of the Eucharist – the source and summit of our life as Christians. The connection between the Old Testament readings and the corresponding gospel passages are rich during this time. Because becoming familiar with the Scripture readings before we hear them proclaimed at mass can be a very enriching spiritual practice, I offer the summary below of what we can expect in the coming weeks. Please take advantage of the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s website where you can read the full text of these readings and let them sink deep into your heart www.usccb.org
Week
OT
Gospel
17th
Sunday,
July 29
2 Kings 4:42-44.
Elisha, the man of God, insists on giving his people a gift of loaves: “For thus says the Lord, ‘they shall eat and there shall be some left over.’ And when they had eaten, there was some left over, as the Lord had said.”
John 6:1-15.
Jesus instructs his disciples to feed a large crowd that had followed him using only five loaves and two fish from a boy in the crowd. Those suffice to feed over 5000, with 12 baskets left over.
​18th
Sunday,
August 5
Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15. The Israelites, delivered from Egypt but not yet in the Promised Land, grumble for lack of food in the desert. The Lord sends manna from heaven and Moses tells them “This is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.”
John 6:24-35. Jesus explains to the crowd that it was not Moses who gave their ancestors heavenly bread – it was his Father. When they ask for it always, Jesus replies: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger” [nor thirst].
19th
Sunday,
August 12
1 Kings 19:4-8. The weary and discouraged prophet Elijah lies down in the desert, praying for death. An angel wakes him up and gives him food and drink: “Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!” Strengthened, Elijah walks forty days and nights to the mountain of God, Horeb.
John 6:41-51. The Jews murmur among themselves about Jesus saying that he is the bread come down from heaven. He tells them that their ancestors ate manna in the desert but died, and that he is the living bread from heaven, that whoever eats this bread will live forever and that the bread he (Jesus) gives is “my flesh for the life of the world.”
​20th
Sunday,
August 19
Proverbs 9:1-6. Wisdom has built her house and invited many to share in the feast she has prepared. 
​Wisdom = The Word of God = Jesus Christ
John 6:51-58. Jesus says to the Jews quarreling over his declaration of himself as the bread of life that “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and blood is true drink.”
21st
Sunday,
August 26
Joshua 24:1-2A, 15-17, 18B. Joshua, Moses’ successor, gathers all the tribes of Israel together and requires them to decide whether they will serve the Lord, or other “gods”. “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Israel decides to do the same.
John 6:60-69. Many of Jesus’ disciples struggle with what he has taught and “returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him.” When Jesus asks the Twelve if they also want to leave, Simon Peter answers “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.”
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Siempre Adelante,
Dominic MacAller
Director of Liturgy and Music

Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while

7/20/2018

 
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Dear Parish Family,
The summer is here and our recent heat wave made sure we knew it! I hope you all found a way to keep cool, whether it was in an air-conditioned shopping mall, splashing in a pool or enjoying the cool breeze at the beach. Maybe you treated yourself to a tasty frosted drink or ice cream cone. Our necessity to stay cool perhaps provided us with an opportunity to take a much-needed and enjoyable respite from our otherwise busy, same old same routine, a joy we may not have taken the opportunity to experience had the weather not been so extreme.

In our gospel today, Jesus tells his apostles after their return from preaching the good news and healing many, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” To put balance back in their lives they needed time to withdraw for a while to reflect, rest, pray, and be at peace. God the Father set the example, “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation” (Gen 2:3). Jesus too “would withdraw to deserted places to pray” (Lk 5:16). While he was so available to all those in need, the poor, the sick, the outcasts, he knew there was a limit to his availability. He took the time to get away, to rest the body, mind and spirit, being at peace with the Father and the Holy Spirit, a gift he gives us too: “Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” (Jn 14:27). His peace gives us salvation, wholeness, health, welfare, safety and balance.

As we make plans and set out on our summer vacations (or staycations), let us not miss the opportunity to recharge our inner selves. It is not about how many items we can check off our bucket list, and it should not be filled with stress in the planning and execution of our plans (I can’t help but think of the Griswolds in National Lampoon's Vacation). Consider a personal goal to take some time to rest, refocus and recharge our spiritual batteries, restoring balance in our lives, especially caregivers of children, parents, or others entrusted in our care. Find some time this summer, even if it is just 10 minutes a day, where you can have some quiet time to reconnect with God.

Last week while on vacation with my husband, we stopped at Margaret Dodd Park in Pismo Beach. The weather was perfect, the view was absolutely breathtaking and my husband practiced his guitar (yes, we take it everywhere). I had the gift of God's presence and his peace. I began to thank him for the beauty of his creation, but soon found myself in complete silence and feeling happiness and peace in His presence. I could have stayed there forever, but just like the apostles after they have rested, I must return to my ministry. Now with my spiritual battery recharged, I return filled with joy and excitement for my continued service and ministry. I even came home with new ideas for the new program year.

Here are some suggestions of what you can do in your “Retreat with God.” For those of you who have young children, planning some quiet, alone time may be a big challenge. Why not do it together, by spending ‘one quiet minute with God,' where your family can learn to listen for God's voice in the whisper. At first it may be more like 10 seconds, but that's okay. If you enjoy a good book, let your summer reading be an opportunity to be inspired by a saint’s life. If you enjoy the outdoors, find a beautiful and tranquil location where you see and feel the presence of God in his creation such as the beach, on a mountaintop, near a waterfall or a beautiful garden.

Once you are there, ask our Lord to join you, then, just be in His presence... don't speak, just listen, and enjoy the quiet. With every breath, breathe in the peace of the Holy Spirit. If getting out to nature is not your thing, consider visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or find another quiet space. If you love apps, try the 3 Minute Retreat by Loyola Press, or God Moment (3 random daily reminders to take a moment to pray) or perhaps a podcast is more your style. Do what works for you and allow your soul to be at peace.

Siempre Adelante,
​
Tere Delgado
Faith Formation Minister

​Splendid Noise Worship Night

7/20/2018

 

Friday, July 20
7:00 - 9:00pm
Serra Center Patio

Come let us raise our voices in prayer with our youth worship band for an evening of music and fellowship.

​All are welcomed. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

This is a free event. Love offering to Padre Serra Youth Ministry is appreciated!
youth@padreserra.org

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Mission Co-op Appeal Special Collection

7/13/2018

 
Leprosy Relief Rural Centre (LRRC) provides medical assistance to patients with leprosy and tuberculosis throughout the diocese of Salem at no cost. LRRC was started in 1956 when leprosy affected one in ten thousand people in the Salem district. The Centre has cured thousands of leprosy patients.

The centre is staffed to find those with leprosy, bring them in, and provide free medical care, The patients are diagnosed and if need be they are kept as inpatients also at no cost. In this way thousands of patients have been cured.

Since the leprosy cured patients are vulnerable to ulcers, mainly due to loss of sensation, LRRC imparts adequate awareness and training too on self-care management. It provides Micro Cellular Rubber Footwear and ulcer care materials. Patients with large ulcers may be hospitalized for a long time. Wherever possible skin grafting is performed for an early cure. Deformity is one of the most common problems for people with leprosy, so LRRC performs reconstructive surgeries to correct deformities in legs and hands so that patients can manage for themselves. Even now, LRRC performs 20 to 30 surgeries per year. The centre has rehabilitated several leprosy patients with self-employment, for example, some have been hired to clean and maintain the centre.

Since 1995, LRRC has also cared for tuberculosis patients. Patients are identified through saliva test, X-ray and treated with oral medications. Some patients need help getting nutritious food to help them get well quickly. We also have St. Joseph’s, a multi-specialty hospital with 70 beds caring for poor people from rural areas. We are conducting more than 20 cataract surgeries per month and we are treating diabetic ulcers also. We are providing free physiotherapy treatment to children suffering from syphilis and polio.

Our motto is quality medical care at affordable cost. We have a team of nurses who go to people’s houses, teach about the need for good health, and invite them for free diabetic and eye screenings and for free treatment for basic health care. We are providing total care to the leprosy and tuberculosis patients – all at no charge.

Obviously, the center needs financial support for all the medical care we provide. We depend solely upon philanthropic donors and well-wishers to be able to continue these free treatments. The center needs to renovate some old buildings which keep inpatients. Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated and allows us to continue the Lord’s work. I look forward to meeting you after the masses on July 14 and 15.
​Rev. Alagu Selvan Antoniswamy                             
Director
​LRRC and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Omalur, Salem, India
Envelopes are in the lobby of the church or in the parish office. Contact: ​Pam Kingsley, pam@padreserra.org 
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Knocking on Doors

7/12/2018

 
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Dear Faith Family,
Happy summer to all of you!
This Sunday’s gospel is a unique one. As you may know by now, I like to try to relate our Sunday readings to something that is relevant to us in our current lives. Upon first glance, it seems pretty difficult to do so with the instructions that Christ gives to the Apostles regarding sacks, tunics and sandals. It especially seems irrelevant to us when Jesus gives authority to the Apostles over unclean spirits.

While it seems tough to relate to, there is plenty in this reading that can help us share the love of Christ with
others.

I don’t know about you, but I can be timid when it comes to sharing my testimony to “random people.” There have been plenty of times in my life where I just assumed that people don’t have an interest or that they do not welcome my profession of faith. Looking back though, in plenty of those times where I was hesitant and didn’t utter a word, I missed out on a great opportunity to just knock on a door to see if I am welcomed. It is such a great disservice to our faith life to assume that everyone we speak to will not welcome your message.

Humility is rough; it is especially rough to exercise humility with a false idea of what it actually is. Father Patrick told me once that humility isn’t a denial of our gifts, but rather, an understanding of them. Once we understand our gifts, it is through humility that we know how effective and beautiful they can be. Especially in regard to sharing our story.

Yes, Jesus does let the Apostles know that there are some houses that will not welcome their message. But Jesus also doesn’t ask the Apostles to avoid those houses. In my worst times, I assume all houses hate my message. Because of that, I hesitate to knock on doors to share God. In this gospel message, I think Jesus is instructing us to not be afraid to be declined. If we lack this fear, then sharing our story will become an everyday occurrence.

So friends, be sure to share your story. Start with your friends and family and branch out from there. Let your faith be the most important part of your family, because it is through our faith that we have an understanding that we are all children of God and that we are loved. That seems like something worth sharing, even if we think no one wants to hear it.

​God Bless,
Brett Becker
Youth and Young Adult Minister

2018 Summer Olympic Games!​

7/7/2018

 
EVERYONE is on God’s Team!
Kids to came together to hoot and holler, pray and sing, eat, play games and share stories about what it means to be a part of God’s team!

Contact Christine Olsen
christine@padreserra.org or (805) 482·6417 x349
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​Encountering God in Silence

7/6/2018

 
Dear friends on the journey,
In today’s gospel, we hear of Jesus’ return to his native homeland of Nazareth where he was surprisingly met with doubt and rejection by his own people. According to Mark, their lack of faith prevented them from encountering Jesus and experiencing his mighty deeds.

At times, we too might feel like we’re not really encountering Jesus or experiencing God in our lives, then we start doubting God and ourselves and asking: Do I have enough faith? Other times we can easily see Jesus in people and moments and feel God’s presence in our daily lives. Our faith journeys can be pendulums like that, faith then doubt and back again and we seem to be searching for ways to strengthen our faith in order to be aware of and feel God all around.
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Recently I had the opportunity to go on a week-long silent retreat at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center in Palos Verdes, a much-needed time out free of worldly distractions and noise. God and I had many hours alone to reconnect and I was reminded of his incredible love for me. It was glorious!

I found that silence heightens the other senses. Eating with others in silence may seem awkward but your sense of taste fully experiences every flavor. Silence opens your eyes to the wonders of nature. I was reading when I looked up to notice a lizard doing push-ups on a wall! Silence affords the opportunity to feel the sun on your skin and the breeze in your hair. Silence helps to focus your breathe to smell flowers and food. Silence creates the space to hear birds, water, wind and most importantly silence allows God’s still voice to be heard, reminding you that you are his beloved child, wonderfully made in his image.

Silence
Silence vibrating is Creation
Silence flowing is Love
Silence shared is Friendship 
Silence seen is Infinity
Silence heard is the Name of God 
Silence expressed is Beauty 
Silence maintained is Strength 
Silence omitted is Suffering 
Silence experienced is Peace 
Silence recorded is Sacred Scripture 
Silence preserved is the Spiritual Path 
Silence given is Grace
Silence received is Joy
Silence perceived is Wisdom 
Silence stabilized is Realization 
Silence alone IS

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So then, this time of silence results in a heightened awareness of God’s presence all around – in nature, in people, in moments of fun, joy, sadness, even silliness. The more we notice and encounter God, the abundant blessings, gratitude, generosity, appreciation, positivism we will experience. This does not mean pain or loss subsides but our increased awareness of God gets us through. We have hope instead of doubt. Our faith increases and we’re open to receive his mighty deeds.

I challenge all of us this week to carve out at least 10 minutes of silence a day to be with God, simply enjoying one another’s company then see what comes your way.

Siempre Adelante,
Teresa Runyon
Faith Life Minister

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