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AN SEMANAHAN NA BULETIN KAN PAROKYA NI SAN JUDAS TADEO ISYU 4.13 ABRIL 2, 2023

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

The Lord’s Supper

PALM SUNDAY IS ALSO called “The Passion Sunday of the Lord.” Reading this Sunday’s Gospel can be equally if not more spiritually fulfilling than attending the popPaghurup- ular Filipino “Pabasa ng Pasyon hurop ni Hesus.” The Gospel passage for this Sunday should yield at least 14 pericopés (small topical units in the Gospel), from Judas’s traitorous plan until Pilate’s order to secure the tomb of Jesus because of the soldiers’ projected resurrection of Jesus. Making a reflection out of the entire Gospel reading during this Palm Sunday will be difficult. May I limit my reflections on the “Last Supper” event—the institution of the Eucharist? Though the term “Last Supper” is nowhere to be found in the New Testament, it was St. Paul who made the first kerygmatic pronouncements on the Eucharist, referring to the final meal of Jesus on earth as “The Lord’s Supper” (1 Cor 11:20). Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting called “The Last Supper of Jesus” made the term more popular. On Holy Thursday, when He instituted the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, Jesus made an anticipated memorial of His suffering and death on the cross and commanded His Apostles to “do this in memory of me” (1 Cor 11:24-25; Lk 22:19). On Good Friday, what was proclaimed on Holy

Thursday was carried out. Later, the Eucharistic celebration became a memorial of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday altogether. In other words, the Eucharist is a memorial of the Last Supper, the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross, and His Resurrection. This ‘memorial’ or ‘remembrance,’ or ‘commemoration’ (Hebrew: zikkaron, Greek: anamnesis; Latin: memoria) enables us to understand how the Eucharist is not an addition to or a repeti-

tion of the death of Christ on the cross, which was once for all.” By offering a sacred banquet where He, Himself, serves as the “Priest” and at the same time is Himself the food—the “victim” that is partaken, a sign and bond of unity and love and future glory is achieved (SC 47). For some Christians today, the wrong notion still exists that the Mass is only a remembrance of the Last Supper of Jesus without considering the redemptive meaning of Easter. It must be considered that “the Eucharist is much more an Easter event than it is the last supper event.” (Osborne, 168). “The Eucharist cannot be understood apart from an understanding of the resurrection.” (ibid) Christ’s whole life constituted a redeeming process that began at the Incarnation when he “was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.” It developed through his Hidden Life, his Public Ministry of teaching, preaching, and miracles, leading to the Last Supper, his Passion and Death. The final moment and culmination of his whole process of redemption was his glorious Resurrection. (CFC 1695) By Ramon “Ramgie” L. Almoneda, Ph.D.-Th.

Artwork: Last Supper by Jan Yzabela Trajano

Bagong Buhay ki Kristo!

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DOMINGO NIN PAGKABUHAY Dyosnon. Dai sana natatapos an satong buhay digdi sa kinaban kundi

sa pakisumaro sa buhay nin Dyos. An bareta na si Jesus na buhay-liwat minatao sato nin panalmingan na igwa nin buhay na daing kasagkuran. Digdi nyato mamate an tunay na buhay sa irarom kan balaog nin presensya nin Dyos. Bako lang kita taga kinaban alagad kita mabaklay pasiring sa lugar nin Dyos, sa langit. Tunay nanggad an pagkabuhay liwat ni Jesus pagharubay kan Dyosnon na bagong buhay asin buhay sa lindong kan biyaya nin pagkamoot nin Dyos.

NGONYAN SI KRISTO BUHAY na. Kita gabos magPagbaak kan Tinapay ogma! An pagkabuhay liwat ni Kristo pagpahayag kan dakulang pagkamoot nin Dyos sa kinaban. Idinusay an saiyang buhay para sa satuyang kaligtasan. Ipinahiling nin Dyos na dawa sa kagadanan may bagong buhay sa lindong kan saiyang pagmangno. Siya an burabod kan buhay. An pagsakit ni Jesus dai natapos sa makuring kahurasaan. Alagad, Mga kahapotan: ini napatos nin bagong buhay. Masasabi nyato na sa laog kan pagtios 1. Ano an boot sabihon kan pagkabuhay liwat ni Kristo sa saimong yaon an bagong biyaya nin buhay. Sa balaog nin Dyos pirmi sanang buhay? sobra. Dai nagruro kundi nagdadakol. Sa kagadanan, may bagong 2. Sa panong mga paagi mo maihihiras asin maihaharubay an buhay. Sa pagtios, may kaogmahan. Sa paghurasa sa buhay, yaon man balaog kan pagkabuhay liwat sa saimong kapwa asin sa saimong an kaginhawahan. Gabos ini pinasabot ni Jesus sa Krus asin sa saiyang Komunidad? pagkabuhay liwat. Ni Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz An pagkabuhay liwat ni Jesus naghudyat man kan buhay na

Pano kita nakikiaram sa mga Krus kan satong kapwa, sa laog kan satuyang parokya asin komunidad?

AN MGA KRUS SA buhay iyo an mga pagsakit asin mga pagtios. Ini sarong grasya na ipinapaabot satuya bako para kita panluyahan kan satuyang pagsarig kundi para kita makamate kan presensya kan satuyang Kagurangnan. Presensya na makukua ta asin Kaban mamamatean sa satuyang mga kahimanwa asin mga Pagtubod tugang. “Pano kita nakikiaram sa mga Krus: an pagsakit asin pagtios kan satuyang kapwa sa laog kan satuyang Parokya asin komunidad?” Ini an saindang mga kasimbagan:

“An mga namamating pagsakit asin pagtios kan satong kapwa sa komunidad bako man sana sa materyal na bagay kundi sa manlain-lain pang aspeto. An simpleng pangungumusta sa pagtaraid, nagtatao nin paagi ngani maaraman an saindang pangangaipo. Yaon na diyan si pagtao nin emosyonal na suporta, pagtao nin mga ideya kun pano magkaigwang kabuhayan si mga nagtitios, pagpasunod sa mga tamang tao na dapat dolokon na sa hiling ta makakataong tabang sainda sa tahaw nin kasakitan, asin dakul pang ibang pwedeng magibo. Minsan, kita o sinda na palan an ginibong kasangkapan nin Kagurangnan ngani makaabot an saiyang grasya sa mga kahagadan. - Reina Arcilla Encila, OLL

“Lagi lang tayong manalig sa Diyos dahil wala Siyang ibibigay na hindi natin kayang harapin.” Ito ang lagi kong sinasabi sa mga taong may pinagdadaanan sa buhay. Hindi ako mayaman para makatulong sa pang pinansyal pero palagi kong sinisiguro na makatulong sa ibang paraan. Ang tangi kong maitutulong sa aking kapwa ay ang damayan sila sa kanilang pinagdadaanan kung may sakit. Itinuturo ko kung saan makakakuha ng libreng gamot. Kung mayroong nakaratay, kinukumbimsi ko na magpa o-leo at makapag kumpisal. Sa mga namatayan pinagdadasal ko ang pamilya ng namatayan. Ang pakikiramay ay isa sa dapat na pinararamdam sa mga namatayan, ganundin sa ibang tao na may pinagdadaanan sa buhay. Makakaya nila ang dinadalang krus kung merong dumadamay o gumagabay.” - Marivic Rosario , MS Guadalupe

“Ang pagpangadyi asin pakikidumamay sa sakuyang kapwa iyo an sakuyang kadikit na ambag sa pagpagaan kan saiyang inaagaihan na kadipisilan sa buhay. Dai man ako makatao nin bagay na material, pero an sakuyang pagayon saiya sa pagpangadyi na udok sa boot ko saro na pagpamati ko saiya na sya dai solo sa saiyang pagsakit.” - Lalaine Santos, OLL Tinipon ni Mariss Catherine Roque

What are some of the ways and traditions that your family prepare for the Holy Week?

“HOLY WEEK, ALSO KNOWN as Semana Santa or Paschal Week, is the week leading up to Easter Sunday. It is an important time of the year for us Catholics. In preparation for the Holy Week, our Tales of family tends to attend masses, especially on Palm Faith Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We also join processions held, which involve carrying statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary through the streets. Holy Week lies in its remembrance and reflection on the events leading up to Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, which are central to our faith. Most importantly, Holy Week provides an opportunity for spiritual reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time to meditate on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and to deepen one’s faith and commitment to God. It is a time for us to come together in worship, prayer, and fellowship, strengthening our sense of community and shared faith.” - Loushaine Filipinas, SALVACION

“Every Sunday, nagsisimba kami for Palaspas. Then Thursday to Saturday, may pamahiin sa bahay na bawal maging masaya dahil pinapasakitan na si Hesus ng mga araw na yan. Mostly, ang Holy Week namin is all about pagmumuni-muni at pagsisisi ng mga kasalanan. Additionally, di kami kumakain ng karne talaga pag Holy Week, especially pag Friday. Kapag Sunday naman which is yung Easter Sunday, nagsisimba kami, manonood ng pagtunton ng angels at maliligo sa dagat kasama ang pamilya.” - Pat Ret, OLL

“My family sometimes does Visita Iglesia in preparation for the Holy Week. In addition, some of our relatives also conduct “Pasyon” readings with friends and other close members of our hometown.” - Trixia, OLL

By Sophia Bianca C. Dipon

NEWS UPDATE

Easter Angels Begin Their Preparations

THE EASTER ANGEL PREPARATION began by recruiting at least ten volunteers aged 4 to 7 in each pastoral area. They were given a form to be filled out with the consent of the parents or guardians and submitted to the assigned lectors by cluster. Participants for Easter Angel 2023 were entrusted to the catechetical ministry for their 45 minutes of catechesis. The three sessions of catechesis and song practices started last March 19 and March 25 and ended on April 1, 2023. After the catechesis was the song practice facilitated by the music ministry under the care of Sis Pachit Felix at the parish Edessa Hall. The children were oriented about their roles as Easter angels before the proper catechism was given. These are the topics for the three sessions of catechism: “Mga Anghel na Sakong Katambay,” “Si Jesus Namoot, Nagsakit asin Nagadan Para Sato,” “Si Jesus Nabuhay-liwat,” and “Mga Anghel sa Pagkabuhay-liwat ni Jesus.” Every lesson has learning activity sheets for the children

to integrate and evaluate what they learned in each topic. The children showed enthusiasm in participating in the activities. They enjoyed mingling with other participants attending the scheduled catechesis and song practice. It helped develop the children’s confidence, trust, and sense of belongingness. The selection of the four children who will participate in the “Pagtun-ton” will be based on four criteria: they can memorize and sing, can speak loud and clear, have completed the three sessions of catechesis and song practice, and is willing and brave to participate in the “pagtun-ton.” The first three children participating in the “ton-ton” will be given the titles of Archangel Uriel, the angel of wisdom and light; Archangel Gabriel, God’s messenger; and Archangel Raphael, the angel of healing. The Easter Angel 2023 will be given the title of Archangel Michael, the protector and leader of the army of God against the forces of evil. By Sr. Arlene Lorente, DM

SKK CLUSTER (Ph1 VCS) Community Lenten Experience

PRAYING THE “PASION” WAS designed to invite the households to go out of their homes to pray together as a community, participate in the activities as parish members, and share meals and resources as one church. How to gather in communion in the surveyed 52 households was the challenge. The missionary can only trust the Lord with all his heart and not lean on his own understanding (cf Proverbs 3:5). The Pasion book was divided into three parts to facilitate the clustering of families. From the Pagkamoot experience, three clusters were formed and named after the mysteries of the rosary. The Joyful Cluster contemplated from the “An Paglalang” until “Paghale ni Judas sa Cenaculo” on March 4; the Sorrowful reflected from “An pamibi sa tatamnan sa Getsemani” to “An Paglobong” on March 11; and the Glorious prayed on March 18 from “Pagcabuhay Liuat” until the last page. In culmination, the clusters gathered as one in a pilgrimage to Kawa-Kawa on March 25. The journey home to SJTP was a Visita Iglesia to seven churches. “Pasion” was a journey. Dr. Betito, whose family started the pagpasyon during the pandemic, was delighted that Phase 1 has started the “Pasion.” It was a journey of renewal to Menard: “Kan primero dae ko nasasabutan an suanoy na Bikol, pero habang naghahaloy magayon palan. Nangyayari an mga pattern sa panahon ngonyan. Dati mayu kitang pakiaram. Sa paghorophorop ta we can do something. Gibihon ta ini taon-taon.” It was a journey to the interior self. Franz reflects. “Jesus was in the position to change the course of the time, but He did not. We must always stand to the truth.” Jean realized, “Dikitdikit lang reklamo tulos kita. Pondering on the suffering of Jesus

- makasupog.” Purisima was touched by the “Ako na lang’’ attitude of Mary. “When she saw her son suffering, she was compassionate to share it with Him. “Ako na lang.” This should transform the common attitude of “Ako na naman.” For the 12-year old, Boboy, it was a journey to our Church: “Many people do not see the goodness in Jesus. They can only see what can benefit them. Like during elections, people look for the instant benefits, not the greater good. I joined the activity because I will have my confirmation soon. I want to know about our faith’s community life.” It was a journey to start a mission: “May prayer palan an Visita Iglesia. Pwedeng samo na ining copy para sa pamilya mi?” manifests a kindling of mission to the family. The Pasion was designed to gather, and more was given. The harvest master has sent laborers. A man’s heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps (cf, Proverbs 16:9). By Mary Josephine “Jong” O. Surtida

ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLY WEEK | SEMANA SANTA APRIL 3. Holy Monday | Lunes Santo 6:00 AM Confession 6:30 AM Eucharistic Celebration 5:30 PM Confession 6:00 PM Eucharistic Celebration Parish Lenten Recollection 7:00 PM, Parish Church APRIL 4. Holy Tuesday | Martes Santo 6:00 AM Confession 6:30 AM Eucharistic Celebration 5:30 PM Confession 6:00 PM Eucharistic Celebration APRIL 5. Holy Wednesday 6:00 AM Confession 5:00 PM Confession

| Myerkules Santo 6:30 AM Eucharistic Celebration 5:30 PM Eucharistic Celebration 6:30 PM Procession | Visita Altares

APRIL 6. Holy Thursday | Huwebes Santo 7:00 AM Chrism Mass at Naga Metropolitan Cathedral SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM/TRIDUO PASCUAL Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Misa kan Huring Pamanggi Theme: The Pilgrim’s Dinner 5:00 PM Eucharistic Celebration April 7. Friday of the Passion of the Lord | Viernes Santo Theme: The Pilgrim’s Test 6:30 AM Penitential Service 12:00 NN Siete Palabras | 7 Huring Tataramon ni Jesus 3:00 PM Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 5:30 PM Procession of Santo Entiero 9:00 PM Soledad Procession/Via Matris (St. Jude Orchard) April 8. Holy Saturday | Sabado Santo 6:30 AM Penitential Service 6:00 PM Pagbaló (Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Baptism, Communion) April 9. Easter Sunday | Domingo kan Pagkabuhay Liwat nin Kagurangnan Theme: The Pilgrim’s Joy 4:30 AM Enctuentro | Salubong Procession The procession of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary will begin at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel while the image of Christ Resurrected will begin at the parish patio.

*Regular Sunday Schedule follows

SCHEDULE OF CONFESSION AT THE SHRINE Weekdays First Friday of the Month 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm Every Thursday 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM

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Blessing Of Palms THE NEW TESTAMENT NARRATES Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem: “The next day, the great crowd that had come for the feast heard that Jesus was to enter Jerusalem, so they got palm branches and set out to meet him. They kept shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who Apolo comes in the name of the Lord.” (JOHN 12:12-13.) Giya Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. Palm Sunday dates back to the 4th Century Jerusalem. In Matthew 21, citizens place palm branches along Jesus’ path. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent. Palms are historically a symbol of victory and peace and were plentiful in Jerusalem during the lifetime of Jesus. Catholics use palms as a way of welcoming Jesus in a jubilant act of faith. The palms aren’t just a symbol. The priest blesses the palm branches with holy water before the Palm Sunday procession begins, calling Christ’s presence to mind. Thus the palms become a SACRAMENTAL, a sacred object designed to bring us closer to God, and as such, it must be handled with respect, dignity, and reverence. According to the Code of Canon Law, blessed items should be treated with reverence (Canon 1171). If there is a need to dispose of sacramentals, they must be burned, not discarded in the trash. Hence, the blessed palms are gathered in a ceremonial burning to create ashes for the following year’s anointing on the foreheads of Catholics on Ash Wednesday. The tradition continues today as we wave palms as a sign of faith. Some Church leaders point out that palms remind us that “those same people who greeted Christ with shouts of joy on Palm Sunday would call for his death on Good Friday - it is a powerful reminder of our own weaknesses.” Palms are thus symbolic of Jesus’ life, his ministry, and ultimately his sacrifice. They are a reminder of Christ’s victory over death. St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and Shrine observe the liturgy and traditions on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Domingo de Ramos) on April 2, 2023, with the theme: The Pilgrims Trust and Confidence. (Some text adapted from www/catholic.org, nativity urge.org. & Christianity.com)

By Raquel Buendia Tan