April 6 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

️ Parish & Spiritual Highlights

• In Loving Memory: We mourn the passing of Brother Ronald “Ron” Lafleche, M.S., a devoted La Salette brother and beloved member of our parish. His joyful service and warm hospitality deeply touched our community.

• Pope Francis’ April Intention: Pray that new technologies support human dignity and relationships, not replace them.

⛪ Upcoming Events

This Week at a Glance

• April 6 (Sun): Faith Formation classes, Life Teen meeting

• April 7–11 (Mon–Fri): Youth ministry, funerals, EDGE classes, Knights of Columbus, Soup & Stations (6:30pm English / 7:30pm Spanish), Holy Hour (Fri 9–10am)

• April 12 (Sat): Healing Prayer Ministry Meeting

• April 13 (Sun): Palm Sunday

Holy Week Schedule

• Palm Sunday (April 13): Masses at 8am, 10am, 12pm (Sp.), 5pm

• Holy Thursday (April 17): Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm

• Good Friday (April 18):

  • Morning Prayer 8:30am

  • Passion Service 12pm (Eng), 3pm (Sp)

  • No 5pm Mass

• No Confessions on Holy Saturday afternoon
  See full schedule on page 9 of the bulletin

✝️ Sacraments & Faith Formation

• OCIA & Sacramental Prep:

  • 1st Communion Retreat: April 26

  • Rehearsal: April 30

  • Confirmation Class: April 27 at 3pm

• Sunday Classes: April 6, 27; May 4

• Edge Classes: April 9, 23, 30; May 7

• Interested in Becoming Catholic? Reach out to Louie Murgia or Yliana Soto

Special Events

• Easter Egg Hunt: Sat, April 19

• Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration: April 27 at 3pm, led by Fr. Skip, Fr. Joe, and Fr. Bill

• VBS 2025 Registration (Parishioners only): Opened April 6

• 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Sat, April 26 at Ventura Country Club

Parish Stewardship & Giving

• OCA Goal: $194,125.91

• Raised as of 3/14: $142,209.51 from 268 donors (13.7% participation). Parish goal: 50% participation—let’s step up this Lent!

• Weekend Giving (March 30): $16,861 total

• 2nd Collections:

  • April 6 – The Master’s Plan

  • April 18 – Holy Land

  • April 20 – Easter Appeal

  • April 27 – Catholic Home Missions

Parish Gratitude & Community Life

• Thank you for your food donations to Agape Mission Market—over 1,000 lbs donated in February!

• Deep appreciation to all ministries who honored Brother Ron so beautifully

• 25 Week Club Winner: Carol DeLuca (#0248 – $50); Grand Prize: Francis Karcsh (#0341 – $500)