10800 HENDERSON ROAD VENTURA, CA 93004

OFFICE (805) 647-3235 FAX (805) 647-8087

Visit us on the WEB at: www.sacredheartventura.org

Email us at:

Rectory@sacredheartventura.org

Pastor Rev. Al Ezeonyeka

Associate Pastor Rev. Ramón Pons

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan

Deacons:

Deacon Humberto Guzman Deacon Fernando Flores

Deacon Phil Conforti Deacon John Barry

“Our mission is to offer every

person in our community a life-changing encounter with

Jesus Christ”

"Nuestra misión es ofrecer a cada persona en

nuestra comunidad un encuentro con Jesucristo

que cambie su vida "

May 17, 2020 | 17 de mayo de 2020

6th Sunday of Easter / 6o Domingo de Pascua 2

May 17, 2020 | 17 de mayo de 2020 3

RAZÓN DE NUESTRA ESPERANZA “¿Cuál es la razón de tu esperanza?”. Imagina que alguien se te acerca y te hace esa pregunta. No “¿qué es lo que esperas?” o ¿qué esperas hacer?”. No; no se trata de los deseos de poseer cosas o de aspiraciones en la vida, sino “¿por qué tienes esperanza?”. Hoy Pedro nos dice que debemos estar dispuestos a responder esta pregunta. A decir verdad, pocos son los que se dedican a pensar por qué tenemos esperanza. Por suerte, las Escrituras de hoy nos ofrecen la respuesta. Esperamos porque Cristo sufrió por nosotros, a fin de que podamos venir a Dios. Esperamos porque sabemos que, en el Espíritu, Dios nos concede otro Defensor en Cristo que permanecerá con nosotros por siempre. Sin importar lo que podamos esperar, o lo que esperamos poder hacer, siempre debemos saber y proclamar la razón de nuestra esperanza: la presencia de Dios en Cristo con nosotros por el poder del Espíritu. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura —Pedro y Juan les impusieron las manos, y recibieron el Espíritu Santo (Hechos 8:5-8, 14-17). Salmo — Que aclame a Dios con alegría toda la tierra (Salmo 66 [65]). Segunda lectura —Cristo murió en la carne, y luego resucitó por el Espíritu (1 Pedro 3:15-18) o 1 Pedro 4:13-16. Evangelio — Yo rogaré al Padre y les dará otro Protector (Juan 14:15-21) o Juan 17:1-11a. Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46) :2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:12-14; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a o (para la Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47:2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20

THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE “What is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody coming up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this question. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope because Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a. 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20

6th Sunday of Easter / 6o Domingo de Pascua 4

STRENGTHENED TO LIVE AS CHRIST’S OWN

We might look at the world around us and conclude that this is the most challenging time in history during which to live as a person of faith. Yet we know this is not so. Throughout the ages, people of faith have faced mockery, persecution, and even death as a result of their commitment to Christ. Still, it is important for us to acknowledge the challenge of living as a Christian today, when faith is viewed with ambivalence at best, and often with antagonism. Some do not understand how faith and reason can sit side by side, even though many of the world’s greatest scientific discoveries have been made by people of faith. Others see the failures of the Church or its leaders and discount faith as a result. We rely on the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit to be with us when we are mocked or simply misunderstood on account of our faith in Jesus Christ. Through the Holy Spirit, we will find the grace to live with conviction as Christian people.

FORTALECIDOS PARA VIVIR COMO EL MISMO CRISTO

Podemos ver el mundo alrededor de nosotros y concluir que este es el tiempo más desafiante en la historia para vivir como una persona de fe. Pero sabemos que no es así. A través de los tiempos, las personas de fe han enfrentado la burla, la persecución e incluso la muerte como resultado de su compromiso con Cristo. Aún así, es importante que reconozcamos el desafío de vivir hoy como cristianos, cuando la fe es vista con ambivalencia en el mejor de los casos y a menudo con antagonismo. Algunos no entienden como la fe y la razón pueden coexistir, aunque muchos de los grandes descubrimientos científicos fueron hechos por personas de fe. Otros ven las fallas de la Iglesia y de sus líderes y descartan la fe como resultado. Confiamos en la presencia poderosa del Espíritu Santo para que esté con nosotros cuando se burlen o simplemente malinterpreten nuestra fe en Jesucristo. Por medio del Espíritu Santo, encontraremos la gracia para vivir con convicción como pueblo cristiano.

LIVE STREAMING Join us

Daily - 5:00pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Sunday - 9:00am-English Sunday - 10:30am - Spanish

TRANSMITIDO EN VIVO Unate con nosotros

Diario - 5:00pm Sábado - 5:30pm

Domingo - 9:00am-Inglés Domingo - 10:30am - Español

YouTube: SACREDHEARTVENTURA

Horario de Misas

May 21, 2020 / 21 de mayo 2020 La Asensión del Señor

May 17, 2020 | 17 de mayo de 2020 5

The Sick / Enfermos: Parishioners of Sacred Heart Died in Christ / Murio en Cristo: Parishioners of Sacred Heart

INTERCESSION / Intercesiones PRAY FOR…./ Oremos por….

Intenciones de la Semana

(†)Deceased (-)Intentions

We will pray for your intentions in a private mass Rezaremos por sus intenciones en una misa privada Saturday, May 16, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena † Dominick Ciuffetelli

Sunday, May 17, 2020 - Mother’s Day Novena † Joseph Ai Nguyen † Knights of Columbus Deceased Members † Miguel Saucedo - Hector & Elba Calderon - Maria & Jesus Garcia - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Monday, May 18, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena † Rod Carty

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena - Helen Dollison

Thursday, May 21, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena

Friday, May 22, 2020

- Mother’s Day Novena

Saturday, May 23, 2020

† Cecilia Dung Nguyen - Mother’s Day Novena

DID YOU KNOW? Protect young people from

cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can happen at any time, on any online platform. It can take many forms – cruel direct messages, threatening emails,

mean texts, shared photos, and more. Victims of cyber-bullying often suffer from anxiety and depression, and their self-esteem can be diminished. They may be reluctant to talk about bullying, so parents need to be on top of all their children’s online activities. Asking questions and getting information about popular apps and sites will help, too. For more information, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Cyber-Bullying: Protecting Young People from Technology Dangers” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/..

¿SABIA USTED?

Proteja a los jóvenes del acoso o “bullying” cibernético

El acoso (bullying) cibernético puede ocurrir en cualquier momento, en cualquier plataforma en línea. Puede tomar muchas formas, como mensajes crueles directos, correos electrónicos amenazadores, textos agresivos, fotos compartidas y más. Las víctimas de acoso cibernético a menudo sufren de ansiedad y depresión, y su autoestima puede disminuir. Es posible que se muestren reacios a hablar sobre el acoso escolar, por lo que los padres de familia deben estar al tanto de todas las actividades en línea de sus hijos. Los padres de familia pueden buscar ayuda, preguntando y buscando información sobre aplicaciones y sitios populares. Para más información, obtenga una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Cyber-Bullying: Protecting Young People from Technology Dangers” (Acoso cibernético: protegiendo a los jóvenes de los peligros tecnológicos) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

6th Sunday of Easter / 6o Domingo de Pascua 6

May 17, 2020 | 17 de mayo de 2020 7

6th Sunday of Easter / 6o Domingo de Pascua 8 SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICES

OFFICE STAFF: 805-647-3235 Karen Oishi, Office Manager Ext. 301 Vivian Nichols, Business Manager Ext. 305 Aurora Gonzales, Secretary Ext. 300 Gema Servin de la Mora, Bulletin Editor Ext. 304 or 805-873-3999 Kathy Rosten, Community Relations Ext. 304 or 805-551-4238

SACRED HEART SCHOOL: 805- 647-6174 Christine Benner, Principal

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 805-647-3235 Sister Margaret Mary Scott, S.N.D., Director Ext. 306

FINANCE COUNCIL: 805-647-3235 Sandra Repede

MAINTENANCE: 805-647-3235 Steve Hinojosa Ext. 312

YOUTH MINISTRY: 805-647-3235 Justin Wilburn Ext. 313

BIEDERMANN HALL RENTAL: 805-873-3999 Gema Servin de la Mora

SCRIP OFFICE: Shaune Ramirez 805-647-0713

ANNULMENTS: 213-637-7680 Dcn. John Barry 213-924-9272

CORDINADORES DE LITURGIA

LECTORES: Jose Cancino 805-525-4327 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA: Maria Lopez 805-433-1944 Roberto Sanchez-Asistente 805-448-9965 UJIERES: José Arambula 805-647-1351 SERVIDORES DEL ALTAR: Alicia Mendez 805-701-9406 CORO: Hector Reyes 805-701-2253 BAUTIZOS: Dcn. Fernando Flores 805-647-3235 RICA (Iniciación Cristiana):Rosa Flores 805-701-7753

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

ALTAR SERVERS MINISTRY: Sandie Dominguez 805-525-0010 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Dorothy DeFratus 805-340-5975 INFANT BAPTISMS: 805-647-3235 Dcn. Phil Conforti LECTOR COORDINATOR: Tom Lyons 805-673-8668 LITURGY COORDINATOR: 805-647-3235 EUCHARISTIC COORDINATOR: 805-647-3235 Gema Servin de la Mora Ext. 304 or 805-873-3999 Rick Goulette-assistant 805- 340-9853 MARRIAGE COORDINATOR: 805-647-4843 Carmen Gomez Lee MINISTRY TO THE SICK: 805-525-0010 Sandie Dominguez, Facilitator USHERS MINISTRY: 805-647-4843 Joe Lee MUSIC DIRECTOR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR: 805-647-3235 Steve Hinojosa Ext. 312

EVANGELIZATION

ALPHA EVANGELIZATION MINISTRY: alpha@sacredheartventura.org

BIBLE STUDY 805-647-3235 BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Barbara Rodriguez 805-647-1842 Mary Guerrero (Español) 805-755-3281 CUB SCOUTS 805-340-8585 Tria Reynolds DETENTION MINISTRY 805- 340-3983 Rick Goulette EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY 805-647-3086 Zaida Worthley Vicky Spicer (Divina Misericordia) 805-202-9555 FAMILY TO FAMILY 805-650-8557 Nita Perkins FOOD PANTRY 805-701-4567 Gary Cooper GUADALUPANAS 805-647-1609 Amelia Mijares ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION 805-501-9863 Greg Corricello JOVENES ADULTOS PARA CRISTO 805-218-7683 (Young Adults for Christ) Juan Alberto Lopez, Coordinator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 805-795-1512 Mike Kipp , Grand Knight PASTORAL COUNCIL 805-647-3235 Fr. Al Ezeonyeka R.C.I.A. ADULT ED: 805-647-3235 Fr. Ramon Pons Ext. 303 RESPECT LIFE 805-647-7306 Wilhelmina Stoll SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN 805-647-3235 Liz Hoffman ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 805-216-2787 Person on call WELCOMING MINISTRY 805-647-6818 George Cady

If You Live Alone You Need MDMedAlert!24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY!

✔Ambulance✔Police ✔Fire✔Friends/Family

CALLNOW!

FREE ShippingFREE ActivationNO Long Term Contracts

Solutions as Low as $19.95 a month

This Button SAVES Lives!As Shown GPS,

Lowest Price Guaranteed!

GPS Tracking w/Fall DetectionNationwide, No Land Line Needed

EASY Set-up, NO Contract24/7 365 Monitoring in the USA

800.809.3352MDMedAlertSafe-Guarding America’s Seniors Nationwide!

Sunita Sujanani, MDBOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDICINE & BILINGUAL

Taking Care of Families in our Community by Helping Prevent Illness

COME & BE WELL• Preventative Care• Physicals - Newborn & Up• PAP Smear • Mammogram• Bone Density Testing & Mgmt.• Prostate Screening • Weight Control

Office: 805.585.55622601 E. Main St. #100 at Loma Vista Dr., Ventura 93003

Parishioners

The Most Complete

Online National

Directory of

Catholic ParishesCheck It Out Today!

513543 Sacred Heart Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805

10% OFF with mention of ad*excludes alcohol & specials Dine-in only

4231 Telegraph Rd.Ven. 93003(805) 644-0166

www.SantinosPizzaParlor.comSabina & Steve Zolotas

Owners20 Yr. Parishioners

$29.95/Mo. billed quarterly• One Free Month• No Long-Term Contract• Price Guarantee• Easy Self Installation

Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608

Medical Alert System

ALL In Home Health CareSome Services provided:

• Skilled Nursing • Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Speech Therapy • Medical Social Work

• Durable Medical Equipment

For More Services & Info.Call or Visit:

(805) 527-2139www.myhorizoncare.com

HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

WHY IS ITA man wakes up after sleeping

under an ADVERTISED blanket

on an ADVERTISED mattress

and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas

bathes in an ADVERTISED shower

shaves with an ADVERTISED razorbrushes his teeth

with ADVERTISED toothpastewashes with ADVERTISED soap

puts on ADVERTISED clothesdrinks a cup

of ADVERTISED coffeedrives to work

in an ADVERTISED carand then . . . .

refuses to ADVERTISEbelieving it doesn’t pay.Later if business is poor

he ADVERTISES it for sale.

WHY IS IT?

Grow in your faith,find a Mass, and

connect with yourCatholic Community

with OneParish!

Download Our Free App or Visit

MY.ONEPARISH.COM

Catholic Cruises and Toursand The Apostleship of the Seaof the United States of AmericaCatholic Cruises/Tours to Worldwide Destinations

Call us today at 860-399-1785 or email

eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com

www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com

Take yourFAITHON A

JOURNEY.

(CST 2117990-70)

SACRED HEART CHURCH BIEDERMANN HALL

Wedding & Anniversary ReceptionsReunions/Banquets/Parties

Full Kitchen/K.C. Private BarMeeting Rooms 20 - 280 Persons

Parish Office1-805-647-3235

Blinds, Shades,Shutters and Drapes.

Call: 805-850-7351bhunt@budgetblinds.comwww.budgetblinds/ventura/

MARRIAGE & FAMILYCOUNSELING

Maryellen BenedettoLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Call For Appointment644-1831

Franklin & VizzoPlumbing

Plumbing and HeatingService - Repairs

Lic. No. 389926 Ventura805-641-1997

NEW ROOFS • RE-ROOFS • ROOF REPAIRS | SHINGLES • TILES • GUTTERS • METAL ROOFING • DOWNSPOUTS

QUALITY ROOFING AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORDLiability Insured • Bonded • Workers’ Comp St Lic #599538

Mendezroofingcoinc@gmail.com (805) 642-6111(805) 642-6111AlfonsoMendez

A+Se HablaEspañol

513543 Sacred Heart Church (A)

Support your community

for the next 10 years!

Take the Census

April 1, 2020!

www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805

Gregory Wood,M.A., M.F.T

Marriage and FamilyTherapist Lic. #32274

Individuals ◆ CouplesFamily ◆ AdolescentSolid Catholic Perspective

805-816-7854107 Figueroa Street

Ventura, CA

ConsiderRememberingYour Parish in

Your Will.For further information,

please call the Parish Office.

Treasures N’ ThingsReligious and Inspirational Items

Gifts, Collectibles, Vintage, Dolls, Bears79 S. Oak St., Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 643-2556

Need PestControl?

Homes • Apartments

Commercial • Industrial

Real Estate Termite Reports

Landscape & Turf Treatments

Sobrino’s Termite

& Pest Control

805-498-3026www.SobrinosTermite.com

Santana’s PlumbingService - Repairs - Repipes

Remodels - AdditionsLic. No. 836718

VenturaBenjamin Santana

OwnerLocal Parishioner

805-795-0031805-320-8077

Se Habla Español

Thank you for advertising inour church bulletin.

I am patronizing your businessbecause of it!

Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”and Present It The Next Time YouPatronize One of Our Advertisers

✂

Family Owned Since 1911

JOSEPH P. REARDONFUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION SERVICEFunerals, Cremations

PreplanningFuneral DirectorsMichael K. Boyko

Joseph H. “Jay” Ryba

757 MAIN STREETVENTURA

805-643-8623www.reardonfuneral.com

FD 883