Sunday, April 6, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
In the story of the woman caught in adultery, Jesus reveals the transformative power of compassion and forgiveness as a radical alternative to the prevailing culture of judgment and punishment. In a world often marked by chaos, hatred, deceit, and discrimination, He challenges us to recognize our own brokenness as fallen individuals, to accept others as we are accepted, and to extend mercy rather than condemnation. By confronting the accusers and refusing to participate in an unjust execution, Jesus calls us to build a sympa-thetic community where the law becomes a foundation for acceptance, compassion, and support, rather than fostering jealousy, condemnation, and revenge. In addition, Jesus does not simply forgive the woman and allow her to return unchanged to her former life. Rather, He invites her to transformation and to live faith-fully. His command, "Go and sin no more," reminds us that forgiveness is not just about absolution, but about a renewed opportunity for the conversion of the heart. It is a call to commit to a life of faith, to live according to His example, and to strive continually for holiness.
In the three Masses with the Rite of Scrutiny, the Gospel passage from Cycle A presents the powerful and deeply moving story of the resurrection of Lazarus. This story calls us to reflect on the nature of God's per-fect timing, the compassion of Christ, the transformative power of the resurrection, and the call to deepen our faith. Through the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus reveals His divine power and redemptive mission, showing that He holds authority over life and death. In the midst of suffering, uncertainty, sorrow, and loss, this passage reminds us that God is always with us, even in our darkest and most hopeless moments. Ulti-mately, the story points us toward the hope we have in Christ, who has achieved the ultimate victory over death. As we journey in faith, we are called to believe in Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, both now and forever.
On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, also known as "Passion Week" or "Pre-Holy Week," all statues and images in our church will be covered. This practice dates back to the Byzantine tradition around the 9th century and becomes more widely formalized in the 11th century. The purpose of this powerful tradition is to remove distractions and invite the faithful into a more contemplative space, where we can embrace the grief, sor-row, and sense of abandonment that the disciples felt during Christ’s Passion. By veiling the sacred statues and images, we fast from their tangible beauty, shift our intention to the profound mysteries of the Cross and prepare our hearts for the solemnity of Holy Week.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2025
April
- April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
March
- March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 23, 2025 Third Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 9, 2025 First Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 2, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
February
- February 23 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 16 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 9 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 2 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
January
- January 26 2025 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 19 2025 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 12 2025 The Baptism of the Lord Year C
- January 5, 2025 The Epiphany of the Lord Year C
List of bulletins 2024
December
- December 29, 2024 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Year C
- December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 8, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Year C
November
- November 24, 2024 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Year B
- November 17, 2024 Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 10, 2024 Thirty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 3, 2024 Thirty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
October
- October 27, 2024 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 20, 2024 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 13, 2024 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 6, 2024 Twenty-seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
September
- September 29, 2024 Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 22, 2024 Twenty-fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 15, 2024 Twenty-fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 1, 2024 Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
August
- August 25, 2024 Twenty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- August 18, 2024 Twenty Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 11, 2024 Nineteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 4, 2024 Eighteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
July
- July 28, 2024 Seventeenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 21, 2024 Sixteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 14, 2024 Fifteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 07, 2024 Fourteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
June
- June 26, 2024 Thirteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 23, 2024 Twelfth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 16, 2024 Eleventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 9, 2024 Tenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 2, 2024 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Year B
May
- May 26, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year B
- May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 5, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
April
- April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 21, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Year B
March
- March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord Year B
- March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- March 17, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 10, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 3, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
February
- February 25, 2024 Second Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 18, 2024 First Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 11, 2024 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- February 4, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
January
- January 28, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 21, 2024 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 14, 2024 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 7, 2024 The Epiphany of The Lord Year B