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MARCH 28, 2021 ♦ PALM SUNDAY
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The Drama of the Passion of the Lord
Richard A. Horsey, in his book, Jesus and the Powers: Conflict, Covenant and the Hope of the Poor, says that the Gospel stories are
full of conflict, mostly between Jesus and the high priestly caste and the Roman rulers, represented by the Herodians. This conflict is
not just religious but also poli cal. And it comes to a head when Jesus marches into Jerusalem with a crowd following him, acclaim-
ing him a liberator and “then carries out a forcible protest demonstra on in the temple.” This is Passion Sunday.
But the Gospel stories also portray Jesus as carrying out a renewal of Israel, Horsley says. Jesus carries out ac ons of deliverance of
the people that recalls Israel’s crossing of the sea and the feeding of the thousands in the wilderness. On the Transfigura on, he ap-
pears with Moses and Elijah on a mountain and “appoints twelve figures—representa ves of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Horsley
con nues: “like the prophets of old, Jesus pronounces God’s condemna on of the rulers for having exploited the people.” This re-
newal of Israel, ini ated by Jesus, is opposed to and by the rulers, both the Roman overlords and the high priests in the Temple.
The Roman conquerors that occupied Israel want no opposi on to Cesar. Crucifixion is one of the best and most cruel methods to
ensure utmost control. Public hanging on a cross shows to the Jews their “prophets” are nothing but troublemakers. And Jesus was
simply seen as one of those many self-styled leaders who needs to be done away with. His trial and death clears away another dis-
turbing revolu onary.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is presented as marching into Jerusalem many mes for confronta on with the high priestly rulers of
Judea. The Cleansing of the Temple is one of those. He comes to challenge their wisdom, calling them hypocrites—white sepulchers
on the outside and ro en cadavers in the inside—and accusing them as blind fools. Jesus makes them appear like clowns dancing in
their elaborate external regalia. His words are rousing the people against their leadership. He must be stopped and done away with.
And Mark’s Gospel narrates that “the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to
death.”
But Jesus in the Passion narra ve is seen to be in total control. He tells his disciples what to do. They are to go into the city, get a
donkey, and prepare for the Passover meal. They follow his instruc ons. It is not, rather, the Roman civil authori es who are in con-
trol. Nor were the Jewish religious leaders who are framing his des ny. Rather, it is Jesus who is fully aware that he comes from the
Father, does His will and will go back to Him who sent him, mission accomplished. Jesus fully understands that the Father has placed
all things in his hands as he enters into the events of his last days.
Jesus finally enters the City of Jerusalem, the poli cal and religious center of Israel, not with regal authority and power. He rides on
the back of a lowly donkey while royal officials enter the city on gilded chariots powered by Arabian horses. Jesus is a humble leader
who comes to serve his disciples by washing their feet. He wears no robes of the high priesthood in Jerusalem, those whom Jesus
mocks as hypocrites and clowns, engrossed and self-absorbed with the high drama of external appearances. He wears a simple robe
woven by a woman of humble means. His kingdom, his priesthood, his way of living can overwhelm us, not with a show of power,
and mesmerizing pomp and circumstance but with the embrace of a en ve love. This is how the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
can be
Fr. Sam Cuarto
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El drama de la pasión del Señor
Richard A. Horsey, en su libro, Jesús y los Poderes: Conflicto, Pacto y la Esperanza de los Pobres, dice que las historias
evangélicas están llenas de conflicto, principalmente entre Jesús y la casta sacerdotal y los gobernantes romanos, represen-
tados por los herodianos. Este conflicto no es sólo religioso, sino también polí co. Y se ponen en una cabeza cuando Jesús
marcha hacia Jerusalén con una mul tud siguiéndolo, aclamando a un libertador y "luego lleva a cabo una manifestación de
protesta forzada en el templo". Este es el Domingo de Pasión.
Pero las historias evangélicas también retratan a Jesús como una renovación de Israel, dice Horsley. Jesús lleva a cabo
acciones de liberación del pueblo en los recuerdos del cruce del mar de Israel y la alimentación de los miles en el desierto.
En la Transfiguración, aparece con Moisés y Elías en una montaña y "nombra doce figuras-representantes de las doce
cos llas de Israel. Horsle y con núa: "Al igual que los profetas de antaño, Jesús pronuncia la condena de Dios a los
gobernantes por haber explotado al pueblo". La renovación de Israel, iniciada por Jesús, se opone a y por los gobernantes,
tanto los señores romanos como los sumos sacerdotes del Templo.
Los conquistadores romanos que ocuparon Israel no quieren oposición a Cesar. Crucifixión es uno de los mejores y más
crueles métodos para garan zar el máximo control. Público colgado en un espectáculo de la cruz a los judíos sus
"profetas" une nada más que alborotadores. Y Jesús fue simplemente visto como uno de los muchos líderes autodeno-
minados con los que hay que acabar. Su juicio y muerte despejan a otro revolucionario perturbador.
En el Evangelio de Juan, Jesús se presenta como marchando a Jerusalén muchas veces para la confrontación con los altos
gobernantes sacerdotales de Judea. La limpieza del Templo es una de esas. Viene a desafiar su sabiduría, llamarlos
hipócritas —sepulcros blancos en el exterior y cadáveres podridos por dentro—y a acusarlos de tontos ciegos. Jesús
hacen aparecen como payasos bailando en su elaborada regalía externa. Sus palabras están despertando al pueblo contra
su liderazgo. Debe ser detenido y acabado con él. Y el Evangelio de Marcos narra que "los principales sacerdotes y los
escribas buscaban la manera de arrestarlo por traición y ponerlo a muerte. "
Pero Jesús en la narra va de pasión se ve que está en control total. He le dice a sus discípulos qué hacer. Deben ir a la
ciudad, conseguir un burro y prepararse para la comida de Pascua. Siga sus instrucciones. No son, más bien, las autoridades
civiles romanas las que enen el control. Tampoco los líderes religiosos judíos que están enmarcando su des no. Más
bien, es Jesús quien es plenamente consciente de que viene del Padre, hace Su voluntad y regresará a Aquel que lo
envió, misión cumplida. Jesús en ende plenamente que el Padre ha puesto todas las cosas en sus manos al entrar en los
acontecimientos de sus úl mos días.
Jesús finalmente entra en la Ciudad de Jerusalén, el centro polí co y religioso de Israel, no con autoridad y poder reales.
Monta en la parte trasera de un humilde burro mientras los oficiales reales entran en la ciudad en carros dorados
impulsados por caballos árabes. Jesús es un humilde líder que viene a servir a sus discípulos lavándose los pies. No lleva
túnicas del sumo sacerdocio en Jerusalén, aquellos a quienes Jesús se burla como hipócritas y payasos, absortos y
ensimismados por el alto drama de las apariencias externas. Lleva una túnica simple con horno por una mujer de medios
humildes. Su reino, su sacerdocio, su forma de vivir pueden abrumarnos, no con una demostración de poder, y una
pompa y circunstancia hipno zantes, sino con el abrazo del amor atento. Así es como se puede entender el Domingo de
Ramos de la Pasión del Señor, desde la perspec va de Jesús.
Padre Samuel Cuarto
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PRAYER REQUEST FOR OUR BELOVED SICK
Veronica Pomposa Susan Morales Grace Cihanowiz Anne Nicholson
Pablo Godinez Paula Aguilar Renee Harbour Chrystal Pritchard
Claire Mansour Ed Ricard Ma. Josefa Lopez Raymond Fabre
Mercedes Echegoyen Gary Thomas Angela Rostani Brianna Mantallana
Jeff Kinzli Patricia Branagan Stephanie Rivas Jolli Sisante
Aidan Bradley Phyllis Richardson Angela Berry Liz Knight
Dawn Hopkins Harolyn Ma soff Ruth Sorney Lidia Jimenez
Imelda Clark Pat Borland Debbie Lane Samantha Ramirez
Phillip Ribas Rita Gen le Tony Mammo Corzo Family
Maria Robles Julie Sianzon Tonya Fuentes Bobby S llman
Dolores Casper Yolanda Aburto Fuentes Family Rubén Salagubang
Jose & Helen (YB) Nelson Aburto Mejia Family
Allison Arahkn Karo Dylanian Fr. Tom Feltz
Franklin Moya Shereen Peer Jasmin Reyes
Mariano Velazquez Michael Peer Jose Reyes Jr.
PRAYER REQUEST FOR OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army Helen Ballestas SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
Andres L. Aguilera Manuel Arteaga Nicholas Lombard U.S. Coast Guard David
Scates
Jamila Habibullah David Arnold Heather Scheibe Pomer-
antz (LAFD) Brian Page
Jake Schneider Christopher Castillo
Emily Pomposo Brian Pomerantz
Andrew Barragan
Jordan Arteaga Monica Pagan Corey Raby
Jeffrey Quintero
Isaac Pezqueda Vincent Sanwo
U.S. Air Force
Ron Clemente
George Moreno Jr.
Fernando Aguilera
Joshua Walton Anthony Villwock
Marco Flores
George Moreno
Jorje Godina
Steve Hyath Phillip Ribas
Marc A. Monreal
Daily Mass Readings For Holy Week
Lecturas de la Semana Santa
Monday, March 29, 2021 First: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
First: Is 42:1-7 Psalm: 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Psalm: 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 Second: 1 Cor 11:23-26
Gospel: Jn 12:1-11 Gospel: Jn 13:1-15
Tuesday, March 30, 2021: Friday, April 2, 2021
First: Is 49:1-6 First: Is 52:13—53:12
Psalm: 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 Psalm: 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
Gospel: Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Second Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42
Wednesday, March 31, 2021:
First: Is 50:4-9a Saturday, April 3, 2021
Psalm: 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 First: Gn 1:1—2:2
Gospel: Mt 26:14-25 Psalm: Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35
Gospel: Mark 16:1-7
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
First Reading: Mk 11:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11
Gospel: Mk 14:1—15:47
Mass Schedule /
Mass Intentions for this week
Horario de Misas
Sunday / Domingo:
Monday: Consuelo Lacebal (L)
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00 am (Spanish)
Tuesday: Josephine & Thomas Papich (D)
Saturday / Sabado:
Wednesday: Windsor Mogueis (L) / Sheila Salagubang (L)
8:00 am and 4:00 pm (Vigil Mass)
Thursday: NO MASS INTENTIONS
Weekdays: / Misa Matutina:
Friday: NO MASS INTENTIONS
8:00 am (Parish Center)
Saturday: NO MASS INTENTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration /
Adoracion Eucaristica
Every Friday:
Schedule Updates
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
after 8:00 am Mass
♦ Weekday Masses (Mon—Sat) at 8am are
(Parish Center Courtyard)
inside the church. Adoration continues Sacrament of Penance /
at the parish center Chapel immediately Confesiones
after Mass Mon-Fri all day until 6pm. (Christmas & Lent times may change)
Friday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
♦ In observance of the easter holiday our
Saturday: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
parish office will be closed on Monday,
April 5th 2021. Contact the Parish Center to arrange for:
Baptism ♦ Marriages ♦ Visits to the Sick ♦
♦ Parish Office remains closed to the Religious Education
public but is taking phone calls and ♦ New Parishioner Registrations
emails during regular business hours.
Parish Office Hours /
♦ Should you need to drop off any Horario de Oficina
envelopes or mail for the parish staff Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
please feel free to drop it off at the (Closed for lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
gray mail box located in the lawn area
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
Sabado y Domingo: Cerrado
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