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Today's Readings
- Third Sunday of Lent – Year A Readings
  
  Reading 1 Ex 17:3-7
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9.
  Reading 2 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8
  Gospel Jn 4:5-42
  or Jn 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
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Catholic News Service
- Pope accepts resignation of embattled Chilean cardinal
  
  By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in...
- Update: Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As an immediate sign of his concern and an encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe...
- Bishop criticizes 'faith-filled' Catholics who spread fear of Muslims
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Irish Catholic By DUBLIN (CNS) -- An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly...

Lenten Journey

Lenten Daily Masses: Mass each morning Mon-Fri 7 am, St. James; also Tue 6 pm (SP), Wed 5:30 pm (SJ), Thu 12 pm (SH).

Stations of the Cross: Wed 6 pm (SJ), Fri 6:30 pm (SH, SP)

Lenten Ecumenical Gatherings: This Wednesday, our Gonzales Ministerial Alliance will begin a series of Lenten reflections, to take place at First Baptist Church at 12 noon. There will not be a meal afterwards.

The 3-Week Lenten Mission- Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist begins next week with God is With Us. We will examine God’s saving presence with his people throughout salvation history, culminating in the Incarnation and his abiding Real Presence in the Eucharist. The evening will offer opportunities for prayer, reflection and deeper understanding of the mystery of our faith. Thursday, March 14 at 7 PM in the Saint James Church.

Additional Mission Nights: March 21: The Story of the Eucharist, March 28: Bread for the Journey and a Bonus evening April 4: Biblical Foundations of the Eucharist.

Parish Penance Service: Wednesday, March 27, 6 pm (SJ).
Recent Deaths

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYER Margie Gonzales, Jerome Pavliska, Christina Perez, Courtney Flores-Ivey, Joaquin Gonzales, Sr., Mary Bea Arnold, Martina Contreras, Nicolas Espaza, Janie Pickering, Martha Hernandez, John Tabera, Julio Proa, Thomas Esparza, Luis Balderas, Ben Gallardo, Paula Castillo, Hinocencio Soto, Louisa Lopez, Rodrigo (Joe) Cansino, and all our parishioners who have died since All Souls Day, November 2. Requiescant en pace!

UPDATED March 22, 2019
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News from the Vatican
- More help needed for those who feel cursed, possessed, says exorcist
  
  The Catholic Church, through its priests, deacons and lay experts, must do more to listen to, comfort and assist those who feel troubled, tempted, cursed or possessed, said an Italian exorcist.
- Honor Christian heritage by promoting solidarity, pope tells lawmakers
  
  Pope Francis urged legislators from the Czech Republic and Slovakia to honor their nations' Christian heritage by working to increase "mutual acceptance and solidarity."
- In divisive times, Chesterton inspires unity among Catholics, author says
  
  At a time when Catholics seem to be split between conservative or progressive factions, the life and works of English writer G. K. Chesterton can inspire men and women in the Church to rise above...