I eat breakfast. If I don’t have something substantial, I’m fading by midmorning. Breakfast is my key meal because it sets up my physical wellbeing for the rest of the day.
Spiritually speaking, we need sustenance to get us going. This is true for the Apostles in this Sunday’s remarkable Gospel reading. The risen Jesus makes his third appearance to them in the early morning light and calls, “Come, have breakfast” (John 21:12). The exhausted and cold fishermen sit, and he feeds them bread and fish as the dawn breaks. They are overwhelmed by his presence to the point of awestruck silence. As they eat, their bodies and their hearts come alive. Once refreshed by their morning meal, they will be ready to feed others — indeed, the whole world — with the love of the risen Jesus. But first, they need breakfast from him.
Do you realize how essential early morning prayer is? Jesus desires to refresh us every morning with his word of love, with his grace-filled presence. This week, hear Jesus calling to you: “Come, have breakfast!” Embrace some form of spiritual, meditative practice each morning for spiritual strength to get you going. — Father John Muir ©LPi
General Mass Notes
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Welcome
Welcome to our Eucharistic Celebration on this Third Sunday of Easter.
The intentions of this Mass are for all those in our special intention basket and...
Please stand for our procession.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 3
5:00 PM
Benito Fernandez • †
Irene Espirito Zamora • †
Maria Lourdes Dones • †
Sunday, May 4
6:00 AM
Raymond Armenta • †
10:45 AM
Catalina Perez • †
Papa Francisco • †
Alejandro Francisco • †
Kenneth Bowman • †
Kenneth Bowman • †
Roger White • †
Yesenia Martinez • Birthday
12:30 PM
Noemi Sandoval Alvarez • Health
Lucila Miranda Sandoval • Health
Victor Molina Mendoza • Health
Universal Prayer (Petitions)
A. That the Holy Spirit will inspire and strengthen the Cardinal-electors as they choose a new Holy Father to lead us. Let us pray to the Lord.
B. For those who are unjustly persecuted or oppressed, that they may receive justice, relief, and vindication, let us pray to the Lord.
C. For farmers, farm workers, and all those whose livelihoods depend on the success of the growing season, that they may have fair weather, just working conditions, and a sustainable living, let us pray to the Lord.
D. That we may recognize Christ as we encounter him in our lives, renewing our faith in him, and in humanity, whom he has redeemed, let us pray to the Lord.
Announcements
1. The Parish school is hosting a Dodger community night fundraiser. For every ticket you buy for a home game on June 21, a small percentage will go to our Parish school. Tickets can be purchased at our Parish center.
2. We thank Lucy Gomez from State Farm insurance for sponsoring our bulletin; their information can be found on the last page of our bulletin. If you have a business and would like to sponsor our weekly bulletin, you can call the phone number at the bottom of the last page.
