ST. MEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

4140 Corona Avenue (P.O. Box 700), Norco, California, 92860

Office/Oficina Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 9 AM-4:30 PM Secretary/Mary Silva 951- 737-7144 or 951- 737-7330 Religious Education/Emily Guilherme 951- 737-8140 Youth Minister/Katie Mahoney 951- 737-8140 Receptionist 2:30 –4:30 PM/Noemi 951- 737-7144

Fax Number 951- 735-8332

Website: www.stmelnorco.org Email: stmel.norco@sbdiocese.org

Rev. Gerardo Mendoza, Pastor Rev. Toan Pham, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joe Vela

MASS SCHEDULE/MISAS Saturday/Sábado:  5:00 PM Vigil Mass English/ Misa de

Vigilia en Inglés Sunday/Domingo:      7:30 AM English/Inglés 9:30 AM Spanish/Español 11:30 AM English/Inglés 1:30 PM Spanish/Español   5:00 PM English/Inglés/ Youth Mass Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: 8:00 am English/Inglés Mon-Fri Misa entre semana en Español: Martes a las 7 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday 8:30-6 PM July-September 2016 -Holy hour only from 8:30-9:30 AM Julio-Septiembre 2016-Hora Santa solamente 8:30-9:30 AM 

OUR MISSION We the people of St. Mel's Catholic Faith Community, a rural, diverse, and inviting parish baptized into the body of Christ, formed by the Word and Sacrament, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, seek to evangelize God's people to be a visible sign of God's love.

NUESTRA MISION

Nosotros el pueblo de la comunidad de fe de San Mel, una parroquia rural, diversa y acogedora, bautizada en el Cuerpo de Cristo, formada por la Palabra y Sacra-mento, y fortalecida por el Espíritu Santo, busca evan-gelizar al pueblo de Dios para que sea un signo visible del amor de Dios.

NEW PARISHIONERS / FELIGRESES NUEVOS Welcome to St. Mel Catholic Church. For registration information, please contact the Office at (951) 737-7144

Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de San Mel. Para ins-cribirse como feligrés, por favor llame a la Oficina (951) 737-7144

INFANT BAPTISM / BAUTISMO INFANTIL 4th Saturday of each month by appointment only. El Cuarto Sábado de cada mes, con cita solamente.

11:00 AM English 12:30 PM Español

MARRIAGE / BODAS Please make appointment at least six (6) months prior to date of ceremony.

Favor de llamar a la oficina seis (6) meses antes de la boda. ANOINTING OF THE SICK / SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS In the event of a serious illness or a medical emergency, contact the Parish Office or Priest who will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick. After 4:30 PM emergency sick calls only Fr. Toan (951)582-0014.

En caso de enfermedad grave o emergencia médica, llame a la Oficina o al sacerdote para la Unción de los Enfermos. Llamadas para los enfermos solamente des-pués de las 4:30 PM Padre Toan (951) 582-0014.  CHRISTIAN FUNERALS / FUNERALES At the death of a loved one, please contact the mortuary. They will make arrangements with the church.

En caso del fallecimiento de un ser querido, por favor contacte la funeraria, la cual se hará cargo de todos los arreglos con la Iglesia.  FOOD PANTRY / DESPENSA DE COMIDA Is open on Thursdays from 10 AM to 1 PM Donations are accepted anytime. Thank you.

Está abierta los Jueves de 10 AM a 1 PM Se aceptan donaciones -Gracias.

CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Saturday/Sábado 3:45 PM-4:45 PM English/Español

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Saturday, May 27, 2017 5 PM  Bigy Babu‐Thanksgiving   

 Sunday, May 28, 2017 7:30 AM  Bigy Babu‐Thanksgiving 9:30 AM  Elena Gonzalez  11:30  Jose Rodriguez  1:30 PM             Salvador & Pascuala Navarro   5:00 PM  Torres Family ‐ Thanksgiving                                Monday, May 29, 2017 8 AM  Jose Rodriguez     

  Tuesday, May 30, 2017 8 AM  Marinn Reyez  7 PM  Ana de Dios Arboleda   

 Wednesday, May 31, 2017 8 AM    Chris  & Isabelle Coyle                 John & Mary Jo Schlitz   

Thursday, June 1, 2017 8 AM                      Harriet Bierman         Friday, June 2, 2017 8 AM                        John Ly‐Thankgiving  7 PM  Norma Guerrero & Casa Hispana  

The Ascension of the Lord May 28, 2017

He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9

La Ascensión del Señor 28 de mayo de 2017

Se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos.

— Hechos 1:9

The Knights of Columbus Jurupa Valley Coun-

cil #4793 will host the 64th Annual Memorial Day Mass, May 29th at 9:00 a.m. at Crestlawn Cemetery, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92505. The Rt. Reverend Gerald Lopez will be presiding.

All are invited to help us honor all who have given the full measure of devotion for their na-tion. All the veteran who have and those now serving their nation. God Bless America. There will be 12 p.m. Memorial Day Military Service and a community barbeque to follow.

Grupo de Oración y Evangelización:

Milagro de Dios

Te invita a su gran celebración de la Vigilia de Pentecostés

Sábado, 3 de junio

5:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. En el salón parroquial de la Iglesia de San Mel

Sera un evento inter-parroquial

Tendremos Alabanza Adoración

Compartimiento de La Palabra

No te pierdas esta gran oportunidad de renovar tu encuentro con Cristo a través del Espíritu Santo

¡Padre, Hijo y el Espíritu Santo te esperan!

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Eucharistic Minister training will be held on

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10 AM in the church.

This training is for the English Masses.

Solo Parent Encounter 

 

July 15-16, 2017 

at Holiday Inn, Ontario, CA   

Spiritual Director Father Angel Quitalig 

Sponsor 

BLD-San Bernardino Covenant Community  Solo parents need not be alone and lonely. Witness the healing grace and faithful love of the Lord. Have a fresh outlook on your role as a solo parent and accept the invitation of love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who has spe-cially called you to be one with Him. Be refreshed and restored in faith through His Spirit who gives you strength to carry on with life as a solo parent.  “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavily laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble in heart; and you will rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11: 28-30) Applications are available in the front of the church and in the parish office. You may also email us for an application at BLDSBCORE@gmail.com 

Please complete your application as soon as possible. 

For additional questions about the Encounter contact:

Tom & Nellie Caragan, BLD-SB Formation Core, 951 741-9620 Mario & Tess Delacruz, BLD-SB Management Core, 951 210-8960 Bob & Mina Perkovic, BLD-SB Evangelization Core, 858 386-6722

Take Charge of Your Life

Perhaps you have noticed that life seems to be moving faster than most of us can keep up with. The news is constantly reminding us of some disaster or violence taking place in our world and maybe in our neighborhood. There are ways to remain at peace in the midst of all this confusion. Come join us on this ONE DAY retreat in which you will learn some valuable coping skills. You will also learn the tremendous power we have in prayer and using the Light of Christ as our focus. Dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29 Time: 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Donation: $25 which includes lunch Director: Sr. Joan Marie Sasse OSB Location: Srs. of St. Benedict, 12710 Blue Mt. Ct. Grand Terrace, Ca. 92313 Directions: jmsasse.org Reservations are required. Please call 909-783-4121. If you are out of work or experiencing financial challenges at this time please consider coming as my guest.

Embracing our Dying – Preparing for End of Life

A workshop for concerned families cen-tered on end-of-life decision making. What are our Catholic values and teachings at the end of life? Do you know how to facili-tate a discussion with your loved ones around end-of-life issues? Date: June 10, 2017 Time: 12:30-4:30PM Location: St. Martha Catholic Church – 37200 Whitewood Rd. – Murrieta, CA 92563 Contact: Mary Huber – mhu-ber@sbdiocese.org – (909)475-5352 for questions

FREE OF CHARGE – Spanish simultaneous translation available – ASL available if re-

quested ahead of time Speakers include Catholic Physicians and

Clergy

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PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER /OREMOS UNOS POR OTROS Your prayers are requested for /  Sus oraciones son solicitadas para  

Fr. Jerry Ochetti, , Helen Maierhoffer, Maria Del Refugio Muro, Samantha Lambert , Angela Rakow, Jennifer Michele, Joan, David, Sarah, James, Paul, Doug, Ludlow, William, Julia, Doulas, Shirley Roth, Brandt Yates, Terry Braund, Cory Shaw, Gregorio Lee, Blossom Barberena, Pat Balough, Barbara Winshel, Lauren Nicole, John Lane, Pauline Flasco , Argetina Hurtado , Joel Rivera , Angel Maldonado,Paul Duprovieh, Theresa Do and  all  in  our  parish  who  are  ill,  suffering  or  in special need of our Lord’s mercy and comfort at this  me.

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NEW REGISTRATION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS / NUEVA INSCRIPCIÓN o cambio de dirección Complete this form & drop in collection basket or return to Parish Office.

Favor de llenar esta forma y dejarla en la canasta de la colecta o tráigala a la oficina parroquial. NAME / NOMBRE: PHONE / TELEFONO: ADDRESS / DOMICILIO:

San Bernardino & Riverside Counties

Catholic Charities Caridades Catolicas

Center of Hope/Centro de Esperanza 3020 Madison Street, Riverside, CA 92504

(The entrance is on Emerald Street, in the classrooms across the street from St. Anthony’s Church/La en-trada está en la calle Emerald, en los salones de

clases, enfrente de la Iglesia de San Antonio)

Family & Community Assistance Programs Programas de Asistencia Familiar y de

La Comunidad Information & Referral, Case Management Basic

Needs, Emergency Assistance/ Información y Referencias, Asistencia Básica/

Emergencia Necesaria (951) 689-1803

Counseling Programs/ Programa de Consejería

Individual, Couple, Family Counseling, Support Groups, Parent Education/

Individual, Pareja, Consejería Familiar, Grupos de Apoyo, Educación para Padres

(909) 763-4970 Citizenship & Immigration Programs/

Programa de Ciudadanía y Inmigración Citizenship Applications, Immigration Consultations,

Adjustment of Status, Work Pemits, Other/ Aplicaciones de Ciudadanía, Consultas de

Inmigración, Ajuste de Estatus, Permisos de Trabajo, y Mas

(909) 388-1239

Monthly Income/Expense

APRIL 2017

Sunday Collection: $ 55,486.78 Special Collection: $ 1,983.46 Other Income: $ 10,048.65 Total: $ 67,518.89 Expenses: $ 57,033.94 Electric Bill : $ 1,098.43 Water Bill: $ 847.21

TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer,

call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline at 1-888-206-9090

PARA REPORT EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, emplea-

do o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al

1-888-206-9090

Thursday Night Bible Study St. Mel’s Bible study begins Thursday, February 2, 2017 in the Ministry Center from 7:00pm to 8:45pm. We will be studying “A Biblical Walk through the Mass”. There will be materials to fol-low along with the bible study and to further enrich the experience. Please contact Eliza-beth Vargas at 951-790-8530 for any questions or to reserve your spot.

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MINISTRIES/MINISTERIOS Are you interested in serving in a ministry?

¿Está usted interesado en servir en algun ministerio?

Catechetical Ministries Religious Education….Emily Guilherme………………….951-737-8140 Youth Leader……………..…Katie Mahoney………….…951-258-8071

Liturgical Ministries/Ministerios Liturgicos Altar Servers/Monaguillos Karina Navarro (English & Español)……………………....951-961-2763 Choirs/Coros Coro de Niños……….….Leticia Ramirez…………………951-415-1591 Dan Kray……………………………………………………….951-733-1058 John & Jane Kubal…………………………………………..951-734-4976 Ralphy & Angela…..……………………………………… .951-310-1642 Vicki Woods…………………………………….……………..951-217-6659 Victor Esparza…….…………………………………………..951-666-9499 Viridiana Alba………………………………………………...951-727-6296 Samuel Ruvalcaba…..………………………………………951-737-7144 Eucharistic Ministers/Ministros de Eucaristia Madeline Southern/Sat 5PM…………………………….…951-681-9703 Carlos & Cristi Rosales/Sun 7:30AM……………………….951-531-7274 Salvador Amador/9:30 AM & 1:30 PM…………………...951-737-7144 Scott Wynn/Sun 11:30AM…………………………...……...951-847-0285 Ray & Rose Villanueva/Sun 5PM………………………….909-618-3431 Lectors/Lectores Richard Luke/English………………………………………...951-340-2868 Noemi Amador/Español…………...……………………….951-737-7144 Ushers/Ujieres Fernando Garcia/Sat 5PM……………………………….. .951-310-2947 Tony Cannon/7:30AM.……...………………………………951-733-0311 Maria Talavera/9:30AM ….………..……………………….951-737-7144 Antonio Ibarra/1:30PM……………………………………...951-399-5026

Pastoral Ministries/Ministerios Pastorales Al Anon Family Group……...Lucille Hampton….……….951-737-6385 Alpha…………………...Anna Gallishaw….………………949-872-6606 Bible Study AM…………….Kathleen Igo…….…………...951-440-3195 Bible Study PM……………Elizabeth Vargas……………..951-790-8530 Bukas Loob Sa Diyos (BLD)……Bob & Mina Perkovic…858-386-6722 Dios Vive………………………Brigido Trujillo……………...714-931-2172 Divina Misericordia…………..Rosalia Sanchez………….951-236-7087 Encuentro Matrimonial…..Ignacio & Gloria Gutierrez..951-544-7539 Estudio Bíblico…………Angela Lopez……………………951-642-0740 Food Pantry………………..Mary Cabral………………….714-883-4862 Filipino Ministry…………...Rey & Lita Reyes………………951-737-7144 Finance Council…...………...Veronica Martinez……….909-996-9735 Grupo de Oración…..Amador & Angela Cardenas….951-567-6858 Hospitality……………………...Alex De La Hoya…………951-258-4739 Knights of Columbus…………...Larry Smith……………...951-427-2869 Legion de Maria…………..Maria Lorea………………….951-681-4372 Marriage Mentors………..Dan & Lydia Kray…………….951-733-1058 Ministry of Loss……………….Sharon Perry…………….….951-833-4954 Mission Advancement (DDF) …….Rene Vargas………909-917-4399 Narcóticos Anónimos .…….Roque Echevarria………...951-741-1947 Pastoral Council ……………Ray Villanueva…………… 909-6183431 Palabra Viva/Estudio Bíblico…..Esperanza Avina……..951-532-8277 Planning & Development………Gil Bastien…...……......951-734-5125 Pro-Life Ministry/Pro-Vida……….Blanca Vargas…...…..714-878-4338 Psicología con Jesus…………….Silvia Arboleda…….... 951-522-7443 Quinceañeras………...….Mary Silva……………………...951-737-7144 Senior Citizens Group…..Debbie Martinez……………...951-963-4982 St.Mel Vendor Fair……..Christina Daniels………………..951-858-3544 Talleres de Oración y Vida……..Lupita Valencia……...951-496-7473 Visitas a los Enfermos……....Maria Gonzalez……………951-340-1671 Women of St. Mel…………….Lolly Rios…………………...951-836-2601

SCRIP During the months school is out, SCRIP will be open on the first and third Sundays of each month. After the Saturday 5 p.m. mass and Sunday 7:30 a.m. and11:30 a.m. masses. We still need volunteers for the 5 p.m. Sunday mass and the Hispanic masses. If for some reason you need SCRIP, please feel free to contact Yvonne Brown at 951-454-1556 or go to the parish office to get your SCRIP. Thank you for participating in the SCRIP program and helping YOUR Parish! (Not costing you one penny extra out of your pocket). Many blessings to you all! SCRIP dates after the Saturday 5 p.m. mass & Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. masses: May 28th, June 3rd, & June 4th

Acompáñanos a celebrar la Misa en honor al

Sagrado Corazón de Jesus

La misa se llevará a cabo el viernes, 2 de junio a las 7 p.m.

La noche estará llena de hermosas bendiciones.