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Masses are suspended until further notice. The church will be open for personal visits and private prayer from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 4:00pm to 6:00pm Saturdays; 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays.
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 29, 2020

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Sunday Mass Online

Fr. Roland Gabutera

GIVE GLORY TO GOD

DA GLORIA A DIOS

On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, just before we begin to enter Holy Week, we are summoned to Bethany. If we had been friends of Mary, Lazarus, and Martha, and found out that Lazarus was gravely ill, we probably would have dropped everything to be with them. This was what was so surprising about the behavior of Jesus. Although he was their close friend, he chose to stay away, that God’s glory would be manifested. This is a persistent theme in John’s Gospel. Right to the very end, Jesus’ works were meant to give glory to the Father. As our Lenten journey reaches a crescendo, let us be mindful that, as people who have “put on Christ” in baptism, we are also called, by our attitudes and actions, to give glory to God.
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En el Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma, justo antes de entrar en la Semana Santa, somos llamados a Betania. Si hubiéramos sido amigos de María, Lázaro y Marta, y nos hubiéramos enterado que Lázaro estaba gravemente enfermo, probablemente lo habríamos dejado todo para estar con ellos. Eso es lo más sorprendente del comportamiento de Jesús. Pese a que era su amigo cercano, eligió mantenerse alejado, para que la gloria de Dios se manifestara. Este es un tema persistente en el Evangelio de Juan. Hasta el mismo final, las obras de Jesús son para dar gloria al Padre. A medida que nuestra jornada de Cuaresma llega a su apogeo, recordemos que, como personas que “se han revestido de Cristo” en el Bautismo, también somos llama- dos a dar gloria a Dios en nuestras actitudes y acciones.
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“Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD,
hear my voice! “
— Psalm 130:1

"Desde el abismo de mis pecados clamo a ti; Señor, escucha mi clamor." — Salmo 130 (129):1

1st Reading: Ez 37:12-14 * Psalm: Ps 130:1-8 *
2nd Reading: Rom 8:8-11 * Gospel: Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

PASTORS' MESSAGE

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Fr. Rolando and I wish that you and your loved ones are well in the midst of the current health crisis, that affects people locally, nationally, and worldwide.

This crisis also caused a drastic impact on our church.

Since the normal operating costs for maintaining our church, e.g. utilities, salaries and wages of our staff, upkeep or maintenance of our buildings and premises, and assistance to the Academy (students and staff) rely on your regular weekly contributions, with the suspension of Masses, our collection of the love offerings is also limited or halted.

We understand that this crisis may have affected you financially, but we appeal for your generosity to continue sharing your treasures to the church. Whatever amount you can share will greatly be appreciated so we can sustain our operational costs, especially salaries and wages of our staff.

Your donation for the Capital Campaign ”Be Part of the Dream: Together W e Build” will remain reserved for the construction of our new Parish Center.

The church is open every day, as usual, for private worship and prayer. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. (Monday to Saturday); from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays; and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

To stay connected with the church, we will continue to publish our weekly bulletin. Take a copy of the bulletin whenever you visit the church during the week, or visit our website www.stmichaelsandiego.org or download myparishapp in your cell phone to keep updated with any announcement change.

Our Academy students are receiving continued education outside of the classroom through online instructions.

The Parish Office is closed until further notice. However, there will be staff who will answer your call for any concerns you may have, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Please send your weekly contributions to the parish office, or you may drop your envelopes in the “Love Offering” box in the church. Please, use the temporary yellow envelopes you may find in the pews if you don’t have your regular envelopes. You may also give your donation online. Please go to our website: www.stmichaelsandiego.org, click ONLINE GIVING, and follow the prompts. If you encounter problem setting up online giving, please call the parish office or 858-254-2952. There is also a “Drop Box” in the Parish Office.

We will be streaming Sunday Masses (we actually started last Sunday), so you may still attend our Mass in your home. Go to YouTube and search St. Michael Catholic Church.

Let us pray that we will overcome this crisis, and that it may come to pass soon. May God bless you and your family. Stay safe.