Our Lady of Mount Carmel 300 Fulton Street ▪ Redwood City, CA 94062 Tel. (650) 366-3802 ▪ Fax: (650) 366-1421▪ [email protected] ▪

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 19, 2015

Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David. —Jeremiah 23: 5a

Parish Center Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Ulysses D’Aquila - 306-9583 Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Boyle- 366-3802 Principal: Teresa Anthony - 366-6127 School Development: Nori Jabba - 366-8817 Kid’s Place: Maureen Arnott – 366-6587 CCD (First Communion) & Youth Confirmation: Magdalena Hernández – 368-8237 Director of Music: Bianca Remlinger – [email protected] Spanish Music Ministry: Andres Garcia-366-3802 Administrative Assistant: Alba Canelo –366-3802

Mass Schedule Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (español), 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation/Confession - Saturday 3:30 –4:30 p.m. Baptisms / Bautismos Call parish two months in advance. Llame a la parroquia a lo menos dos meses antes. Weddings / Bodas Call parish at least six months in advance Llame a la parroquia a lo menos seis meses antes.

Mission Statement Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a Christ-centered community in the Roman Catholic tradition. We try to share the Good News of salvation with others. As a diverse community, we value and respect individual differences. As God’s people, we gather in the Spirit to pray, to celebrate the sacraments, to teach, to learn, to console, to rejoice, to minister and to renew our faith with one another.

Dear Parishioners,

Estimados Feligreses,

This Wednesday we’ll celebrate the feast of one of the most intriguing figures from the New Testament, St. Mary Magdalene. Like Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene has such a prominent place in the Gospel narratives that her life has inspired a number of biographies, novels and even movies. Some of these works are serious history based on careful research; others are pure fiction. Certainly the idea, suggested in the best-seller, The Da Vinci Code, that Mary Magdalene was attached ‘romantically’ to Jesus is completely unfounded. There’s not a scrap of evidence anywhere in the Scriptures for that kind of relationship between them. Even so, we do know from the Gospels that Mary Magdalene held a very special place in Jesus’ affections. It seems that Jesus had early on cured her from some serious affliction and that, ever after, she remained one of his closest disciples. Because there are a number of ‘Mary’s’ who figure significantly in the New Testament narratives, Mary Magdalene has often been confused, for example, with the sinful woman in Luke’s Gospel, the one who comes and bathes Jesus’ feet with her tears and then dries them with her hair. She has also been mistaken for Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. What is most significant about Mary Magdalene is that she was among the women who were present at the Crucifixion and burial of Jesus along with Mary, the Mother of our Lord. Shortly after his burial, Mary Magdalene went to Jesus’ tomb in order to anoint his body. It was she who first discovered the empty cave and it was to Mary Magdalene that the Risen Christ first appeared. The fact that she was given this privilege is certainly a testimony to the esteem in which Jesus held Mary Magdalene. A later pope, St. Gregory the Great, wrote that “we should all reflect on Mary Magdalene’s attitude and her love for Christ. When the other disciples had left the tomb, Mary remained. When the other disciples had lost hope, Mary was still seeking him. Mary continued to long for the one whom she thought they had taken away. And so it happened that the woman who stayed behind to seek Jesus Christ was the only one who saw him.” Mary Magdalene teaches us that perseverance and steady faithfulness are essential to our spiritual life. In our times, Mary Magdalene has also become the icon of a particularly feminine type of spirituality and she very appropriately serves as an image of strength and fortitude, negating any idea that women in the Scriptures are merely servers or helpers of men. Like Jesus’ mother, Mary, Mary Magdalene models for all of us the way to steadfastly follow Jesus and how to put God’s will first in our lives.

Este miércoles celebraremos la fiesta de una de las figuras más fascinantes del Nuevo Testamento, Santa María Magdalena. Como Poncio Pilato, María Magdalena tiene un lugar prominente en los relatos del evangelio que su vida ha inspirado a un número de biografías, novelas y películas. Algunas de estas obras son serias historias basado en una cuidadosa investigación; otros son pura ficción. Sin duda la idea, sugerida en el exitoso libro El Código Da Vinci, que Maria Magdalena estaba unida 'románticamente' a Jesús es completamente infundada. No hay evidencia en las escrituras para ese tipo de relación entre ellos. Aún así, sabemos por los evangelios que Maria Magdalena tenía un lugar muy especial en los afectos de Jesús. Parece que Jesús desde el principio la habían curado de alguna aflicción grave y ella continuó siendo uno de sus discípulos más cercanos. Porque hay un número de 'Marías' que figuran en las narrativas del Nuevo Testamento, María Magdalena a menudo ha sido confundida, por ejemplo, con la mujer pecadora en el Evangelio de Lucas, quien viene y baña los pies de Jesús con sus lágrimas y luego los seca con sus cabellos. Ella también ha sido confundida con María, la hermana de Lázaro y Marta. Lo más significativo acerca de Maria Magdalena es que ella estaba entre las mujeres que estuvieron presentes en la crucifixión y entierro de Jesús junto con María, la madre de nuestro Señor. Poco después de su entierro, María Magdalena fue a la tumba de Jesús para ungir su cuerpo. Fue ella la primera, quien descubrió la cueva vacía y fue María Magdalena que el Cristo resucitado se le apareció por primera vez. El hecho de que se le dio este privilegio es sin duda un testimonio de la estimación que Jesús tenia por María Magdalena. Posteriormente un Papa, San Gregorio Magno, escribió que "debemos todos reflexionar sobre la actitud de Maria Magdalena y su amor por Cristo. Cuando los otros discípulos habían dejado la tumba, María permaneció. Cuando los otros discípulos habían perdido la esperanza, María todavía estaba buscándole. María continuó buscandolo por mucho tiempo por aquel a quien ella pensó que se lo habían llevado. Y así sucedió que la mujer que se quedó atrás para buscar a Jesucristo fue la única que lo vio. María Magdalena nos enseña que la perseverancia y fidelidad constante son esenciales para nuestra vida espiritual. En nuestros tiempos, María Magdalena se ha convertido en el icono de un tipo particularmente femenino de espiritualidad y muy apropiadamente sirve como una imagen de fuerza y fortaleza, negando cualquier idea de que las mujeres en las escrituras son simplemente servidoras o ayudantes de los hombres. Como Marí, la madre de Jesús, María Magdalena nos muestran el camino hacía Jesús, y como podemos poner a Dios primero en nuestras vidas.

Fr. Ulysses

P. Ulysses

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

El evangelista Mateo (14:21) recuenta que cuando Jesús multiplicó los panes, dio de comer a “unos cinco mil hombres, sin contar las mujeres y los niños”. Este pequeño detalle lo tiene sólo él. Mateo escribió su Evangelio para los cristianos de origen judío, por lo cual contiene muchos detalles que solamente reconocen aquellas personas de origen judío. Por ejemplo, el detalle acerca del número y la clasificación de personas que comieron del pan multiplicado. En aquella época, la religión judía sólo permitía la participación del varón. Las mujeres y los niños no contaban para el culto, ni en la toma de decisiones en la casa. Por lo tanto, al subrayar la presencia de las mujeres y los niños, Mateo indica que en la Iglesia o comunidad cristiana, las mujeres y los niños participan activamente. También ellos comen y reciben de la bondad de Jesús. Esto engrandece la maravilla del milagro, porque el número de personas que comieron se multiplica. Pero más importante aún, subraya la apertura de la comunidad nueva, instaurada por Jesús, la Iglesia, donde ni mujeres ni niños deben ser relegados. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Registraciones para el Catecismo y Confirmación

Los Domingos 2, 9, 16, 23, y 30, de Agosto estaremos inscribiendo para el Catecismo, después de las Misas. Entre semana empezando el 4 de Agosto de Martes a Viernes de 10:00am a 12:00pm y de 1:00pm a 4:30pm. en la oficina de la Iglesia también vamos a recibir Inscripciones.

Requisitos para inscribir a sus niños en el catecismo: 1. Llenar la forma de Inscripción. 2. Traer junto con la inscripción una copia del Certificado de Bautismo. 3. Pagar la cuota de inscripción y gastos de materiales. Para más información por favor llame a la oficina del Catecismo: 650-368-8237. Para Información de las Confirmaciones por favor llame al 650-366-6194.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

We have had a wonderful year so far with Children’s Liturgy and look forward to continuing the program in the Fall. Because many of our helpers and families are traveling in the summer, we will suspend the program starting Sunday July 5 and resume on Sunday August 9. May all of you have a blessed and relaxed summer.

GOOD GRIEF “Blessed are they who mourn”. We at Good Grief care and share experiences of coping with the many ongoing changes, difficult challenges, pain (but strangely sometimes laughter) that the loss of a loved one brings. We meet at the Parish Center, on Thursdays, from 6-7:30 p.m.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

When Catholicism encounters a culture, it tends to approach the culture with a measure of respect for its key customs, especially those touching family life. Around the world, these long‑established customs are often received into the liturgy, sometimes with a new level of interpretation. From Old Mexico, the custom of the lasso (“cord”) has migrated across borders, and is now firmly established in the marriage liturgy of Spanish‑speaking Catholics in the United States. It’s a large cord, sometimes resembling rosary beads, looped around the necks of the newlyweds in a figure‑eight shape. It is a great honor for a person, normally a godparent or close relative, to place the lasso around the shoulders of the couple, groom first. The lasso, a symbol of profound unity, remains in place throughout the liturgy until removed, usually by the priest. The bride keeps the lasso as a memento of the day, a sign of her ties of love to her husband in heart and home. The tender ministry of the godparent in this ceremony clearly links this sacrament of vocation with baptism. It’s not unusual to see the lasso made of fragrant orange blossoms, harking back to very ancient pre‑Christian rituals seeking the blessings of fertility and happiness.—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

First Communion and Confirmation Registration

Parents, we are happy to help you to prepare your children for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Registrations will take place on Sunday, August 2nd, 9th, 16th , 23th and 30th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the front area of the Church. For new students, a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate must be presented at the time of registration. Registrations will also take place in the Parish Center, 300 Fulton St. on Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:30pm beginning Aug. 4th. The deadline for registration is September 4th. For more information on First Communion Registration, please call the Religious Education Office, 650- 368-8237. For information on Confirmation Registration please call 650-366-6194. or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which people enter the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact Fr. Ulysses at 306-9583 or John Spotorno at 303-6292 or email [email protected].

ARCHBISHOP ANNUAL APPEAL 2015

Thank all of you who have contributed to the Archbishop Annual Appeal. Our assessment for 2015 is $64,500. To date we have received $32,950. Our balance $31, 550. Please consider how you can help us meet our goal.

Intenciones de Misas de la semana Saturday, July 18 5:00 PM Winnie Buckley & Fam. Sunday, July 19

8:00 AM Pierre Lacues † 10:00 AM Cuong Tran & Hoan Phan †

(Español) 12:00 PM Guadalupe&Rafael Garcia † Maria T. Carrasco † 5:00 PM Maria Sandoval † Monday, July 20

8:15 AM Alison Huber †

Tuesday, July 21

8:15 AM Luis Gaitan †

Wednesday, July 22 8:15AM

Mary Ann D’Aquila Appleby (Intentions)

Thursday, July 23

8:15 AM

Friday, July 24

8:15 AM

Huan Phan †

Saturday, July 25

8:15 AM

Josiah Harris †

THIS WEEK AT MT. CARMEL Monday, July 20: Mesa Directiva (Carismáticos) 7:00 p.m.

P. Center

Tuesday, July 21: Men’s Sport

8:30 p.m.

L. Hall

Wednesday, July 22: Grupo Carismático

7:00 p.m.

L. Hall

Thursday, July 23: Good Grief

6:00 p.m.

Chapel

Friday, July 24: Ensayo del Coro

7:00 p.m.

P. Center

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Apollinaris Tuesday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Wednesday: St. Mary Magdalene Thursday: St. Bridget Friday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf Saturday: St. James

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