Countdown to Pope Francis arrival to the US: 38 days!
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Countdown to Pope Francis arrival to the US: 38 days!
I n keeping with the overall "struggle theme" in Cycle B's annual readings, this weekend, the Bible readings speak of an internal struggle about which path to follow. In the first reading, "Wisdom" has set up her sevencolumned house and set out her refreshments, and is asking folk to come in and sample her wares..........but, of course, across the street, "Lady Folly" has set up HER house, too, and she is beckoning us to enter, and her hors d'œuvres look especially scrumptious! Which path will we follow? It's always a struggle. This is the theme the Letter to the Ephesians takes up, as it adjures us to avoid the path of the dissolute and to struggle to keep on a straight course. In the Gospel--Chapter 6 of John's Gospel-his chapter on the Eucharist--people struggle to imagine "eating the flesh of Jesus." It sounds disgustingly unappetizing--which is a metaphor for life, isn't it. The "true path" often isn't appetizing. The "liquor is flowing" on the other path, and this one just looks DRY and desolate. Yet, looks can be deceiving. Wisdom's banquet leads to meaning and purpose. And the Eucharist leads to eternal life. A good meditation, don't you think, as we move into vacation season? - Fr. Bill Axe Countdown to Pope Francis arrival to the US: 38 days! -Alfio Mazzei -Alicia Jimenez Bravo -Anabel Manriquez -Andres Luna -Archie Brown II -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Barbara Viramontes -Bertha Antee -Carlos Antonio Vasquez -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Damacio Horta -Darwin Varela -Dulce Maria E. Saviñon -Dustin, Gabriel, Carmelo, and Jorge -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Edy Becker -Elsa Perez -Elvia Herrera -Gabriel y Miralda Tahan -Georgie Davis -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Green -Glen Arellano -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Henre Dorsey -Jack & Michael Stokes -Jaime Rubalcava -Joan McLaughlin -Juanita Rubalcava -Julia Ureña -Linda Guillian -Lorraine Duperon -Lucy Rodriguez -Maria Luna -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter -Miguel Alfredo Piliado --Mykhail J. Thomas -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pam Terry -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura -Ramon Reyes -Raymond Almeida -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe -Robert Johnson -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Sophie Demarcos -Sergio Villanueva -Sevarina Legaspi -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Timothy Akens -Juan Madariaga -Terry Ally Sr. -Juanita Orozco -Virginia Gadison -Nyniece Micheaou -Margaret Alexander -Dee Carlson L as lecturas de este fin de semana continúan con el tema de la lucha, y hoy nos habla de la lucha de elegir el buen camino. En la primera lectura, la Sabiduría preparó su casa de siete columnas y ofreció su vino y le pide a la gente que pruebe lo que ha mezclado… pero al cruzar la calle se encuentre la casa de la Locura, nos invita a que entremos, y sus platillos se ven sumamente deliciosos. ¿Qué camino vamos a seguir? Siempre es una lucha. Este mismo tema lo encontramos en la Carta a los Efesios, en donde nos pide a que vayamos por el buen camino, y luchemos para adelante. En el Evangelio, la gente lucha en imaginarse cómo “comerse la carne de Jesús.” No suena como algo apetitoso, lo cual es una metáfora de la vida, ¿no es así? El camino verdadero a veces no es apetitoso. El licor está fluyendo suavemente, y éste se ve seco y desolado. Sin embargo, la mirada nos puede engañar. El banquete de la Sabiduría nos lleva a significado y a tener un propósito. Y la Eucaristía nos lleva a la vida eterna. Es una meditación buena en especial ahora en tiempo de vacaciones. - Padre Bill Axe ¡Faltan 38 días para que llegue el Papa a los Estados Unidos! “Authentic human development has a moral character. It presumes full respect for the human person, but it must also be concerned for the world around us and 'take into account the nature of each being and of its mutual connection in an ordered system.' Accordingly, our human ability to transform reality must proceed in line with God’s original gift of all that is" (5). - Pope Francis in Laudato Si To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance to all who come into contact with it. I Construyendo y alimentando una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos. E n the Old Testament, “wisdom” refers not simply to an intellectual attainment, but rather to a life lived in accord with God’s will for human beings. Lady wisdom depicts this sort of life. We see this also in the letter to the Ephesians, who are exhorted to live “not as foolish persons but as wise. How do we live our lives today? I think we are being asked to look at our decisions and choices in light of what God wants for each of us. Let us ask God to give us the strength of mind, heart and will to do what will help us toward living “eternal life”. n el Antiguo Testamento, la “sabiduría” no sólo se refiere a lo intelectual, más bien se trata de vivir según la voluntad de Dios. La Sabiduría nos muestra este tipo de vida. También lo vemos en la carta a los Efesios, a quienes se les pide que “vivan como personas sabias y no como personas tontas. ¿Cómo vivimos nuestras vidas el día de hoy? Creo que se nos pide a que veamos nuestras decisiones y opciones de acuerdo a lo que Dios quiere para nosotros. Pidámosle a Dios a que nos dé la fuerza en la mente, en el corazón y en nuestra voluntad para hacer lo que nos puede ayudar en vivir una vida eterna.” Perhaps the upcoming chances to discuss the Pope’s Exhortation with other parishioners might be good ways of helping each other see our lives in the light of our faith. I hope many of you will avail of this. Have blessed week Sr. Karen Collier Creo que tendremos la oportunidad de ver nuestras vidas con la luz de la fe en los grupos de reflexión sobre la Exhortación del Papa (La Alegría del Evangelio). Espero que muchos de ustedes puedan participar. Sr. Karen’s Jubilee Mass! ¡Misa de Jubileo de la Hermana Karen! You are invited to celebrate Sr. Karen’s 50th Anniversary as a religious person with the Order of Sisters of St. Louis. Estás invitado a celebrar el Quincuagésimo (50) Aniversario de la hermana Karen como religiosa en la Orden de las Hermanas de San Luis. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2015 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: St. Agatha’s Church Fecha: Sábado, 5 de septiembre de 2015 Tiempo: 1:30 p.m. Lugar: Iglesia de Santa Águeda God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 2 Cor 9:8 Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen Collier Sunday, August 9 $ 6,930.50 Online Giving $ 480.00 Sunday, August 2 $ 9,743.50 Online Giving $ 425.00 Sunday, July 26 $ 6,674.50 Dios puede hacer que toda gracia abunde para ustedes, de manera que siempre, en toda circunstancia, tengan todo lo necesario, y toda buena obra abunde en ustedes. 2 Cor 9:8 Saturday, August 22, 2015, From 5:00pm to 10:30pm Sábado, 22 de agosto de 2015, De 5:00pm a 10:30pm Praise with joy and enjoy the wonderful Music! Tickets are available after each mass in the back of the church parking lot and Pastoral Center during the week. Tendremos música en ingles y en español! Vengan y disfruten de la música maravillosa!. Los boletos ya están disponibles en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de a iglesia y en la oficina de la placita. Featuring: Marcus Petitt & Eclectic Praise Broken Bread from Holy Spirit Pre-Sale: $20 per adult and $10 per child. At the door: $25 per adult and $10 per child. (5—10 years old) Children younger than 5 are FREE RAFFLE!!! Microsoft SURFACE 3 (Laptop & Tablet) One ticket for $5 or Three tickets for $10 and Eight tickets for $25. (The winner does not need to be present) “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” - Psalm 150:6 Talleres de Oración y Vida (P Ignacio Larrañaga) Les invitamos a vivir un taller de Oración que transformara su vida. Se aprenderán varios métodos de Oración . Orando Se aprende a Orar. Este taller consta de 15 sesiones 2 horas de duración una vez por semana. Todos son bienvenidos. Lugar: Salón 4 Día: Viernes / Hora: 7:00pm—9:00pm Información: Germán Hernández (323) 497 7470 Presentando a: Grupo Los Buhos Rayito de Luz y Grupo Nazareth Pre-venta: $20 por adulto y $10 por niño(a). En la puerta: $25 por adulto y (Niños de 5—10) $10 por niño(a) Niños menos de 5 años son GRATIS RIFA! Microsoft SURFACE 3 (Laptop/ Tableta) $5 por boleto o $10 por tres boletos Y $25 por ocho boletos. (el ganador no tiene que estar presente) “Que todo lo que respire alabe al Señor” - Salmo 150:6 St. Agatha Catholic Church (2do piso Salón escolar #5) 2646 S. Mansfield Ave. Los Angeles CA, 90016 Reuniones: Miércoles Hora: 8:00 a 9:30pm Información: Gladis(323) 491-785 Yolanda: (213) 321-0796 Ana: (323) 788-1503 Estacionamiento disponible Join a Small Discussion Study Group on Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel Ven y forma parte a un grupo pequeño para reflexionar sobre La Alegría del Evangelio del Papa Francisco. Small discussion groups will be formed to discuss and reflect on how we encounter Jesus through the gospels. Join us for a 6 week encounter as we prepare for Pope Francis' visit to the United States.Please call the office if you would like to be part of a group: (323) 935-8127 Tendremos grupos pequeños para reflexionar y para tener un encuentro con Jesús a través de los Evangelios. Acompañamos una vez a la semana para prepararnos para la visita del Papa Francisco. Por favor de llamar a la oficina si gustas ser parte de un grupo: (323) 935-8127 Bulletin Editor’s August 2015 Reading Laudato Si by Pope Francis Lectura para Agosto—Elección del Editor Laudato Si por el Papa Francisco This encyclical is an appeal from Pope Francis addressing every person living on this planet for an inclusive dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. July: Pope Francis: Life and Revolution by Piqué Esta nueva encíclica del Papa nos invita a un diálogo a que reflexionemos de cómo estará el planeta en el futuro y qué podemos hacer para sea un buen futuro Julio: Papa Francisco, Vida y Revolución, por Piqué Blood Drive—September 13th Campaña de Donación de Sangre Sunday, September 13th 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. St. Agatha’s Herbert Johnson Parish Hall To make an appointment, please contact the Parish Office at (323) 935-8127 or online: www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: StAgatha. August 22—SHARE Please contact the Pastoral Center "NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHIING" Thank you 7am mass for the donation of sandwiches for our guests."One String" when he led the guests in our prayer circle thanked God and you for supplying the meal. Cynthia Metzler came by to drop off new sneakers and new clothing for the children and asked if we needed help of cause we said yes can you give us an hour? Well about three hour later Cynthia left to go home. God blesses us every week with such faithful, compassionate volunteers John D, Laura, Lisa and our fantastic Ministry Leaders Azalie and Yolanda. These wingless angels and saints are sent by God to provide for our guests. Domingo, 13 de septiembre 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. Salón Parroquial Para hacer cita llama a la oficina parroquial al (323) 935-8127 o ve a la Página de Internet www.redcrossblood.org y pon la clave: StAgatha. August 29—Bread of Life Ministry use toiletries as the gift for each adult guest that attends the dinner on Christmas this Thanks to you our children year. We need enough toihave clothing to return to letry items for 2000 guests. school with. The parents If you would please consider were busy holding the cloth- bringing in an item or two ing up to the children and each month we would having the children try on greatly appreciate it. sneakers. The children loved the school supplies. Saturday Thus far we have not rewas a day sent by God that ceived pictures or informawe in the ministry say "this tion for our request for 90 had to be God for we had plus years young church little and the little multiplied family members. These and became much" Each wonderful saints have given parent went home with bags much to our church and we loaded with clothing for their want show our gratitude by children and school supplies, displaying their pictures and reading books, puzzles, information for all to see and games and beautiful flowers appreciate their work in from Mr. Rincon. Truly the paving the way for the St. S.H.A.R.E. Ministry is the Agatha Family. APPLE OF GOD'S EYE. Please be blessed and be a The wagon will be out next blessing by sharing your Sunday for the toiletry dona- time and talent with the tions for the Christmas Day church and each other. Only Dinner. We are planning to with the sharing of our God gifts in respect, unity and love will we thrive and come together as one family serving one God in fellowship, peace, compassion making imprints and impacting lives in the name of Jesus. Look for what and how we come together to support and share not at what we do not share. As you journey this week listen to the message that God is sending you as your God assignment. Do not be afraid to listen and do the work He is asking of you. He has your back and will give you support and marvelous joy at the completion of your assignment. Amen. The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry Pope Francis Corner Reflections from The Joy of the Gospel Espacio para el Papa Francisco Reflexiones de La Alegría del Evangelio “This is why I want a Church which is poor and for the poor. They have much to teach us. Not only do they share in the sensus fidei, but in their difficulties they know the suffering Christ. We need to let ourselves be evangelized by them ” (198). " Por eso quiero una Iglesia pobre para los pobres. Ellos tienen mucho que enseñarnos. Además de participar del sensus fidei, en sus propios dolores conocen al Cristo sufriente. Es necesario que todos nos dejemos evangelizar por ellos” (198). “The dignity of each human person and the pursuit of the common good are concerns which ought to shape all economic policies” (203). St. Agatha Trivia Did you know? The first Baptism performed in St. Agatha was on January 6th, 1924, and the First Communion Mass was May of 1926 with 22 children. Lines of communication “La dignidad de cada persona humana y el bien común son cuestiones que deberían estructurar toda política económica” (203). Trivia de Santa Águeda ¿Sabías? El primer Bautismo en Santa Águeda fue el 6 de enero de 1924. La primer Misa de la Primera Comunión fue en mayo de 1926 con 22 niños. Las líneas de comunicación Your relationship with your child will go through several stages, but one thing to keep as a priority is the importance of honest, open communication—both from your kids, and from you. Your children should always know that they can come talk to you about anything, no matter how serious, and that you will make time to listen and respond. Without communication, parents don’t know important things about their kids’ lives who they talk to, where they go, who their friends are. These parents are far more likely to miss danger signs about potential bad influences or predators as well. For more information email: [email protected] La relación con su hijo pasará por varias etapas, pero lo que debería ser una prioridad es la comunicación abierta y honesta – tanto para los padres como para los hijos. Sus hijos siempre deben saber que pueden venir a hablar con usted sobre cualquier cosa, no importa qué tan grave, y saber que está disponible para escuchar y responder. Sin la comunicación los padres no van a saber cosas importantes acerca de la vida de sus hijos – incluso con quien hablan, donde van y quiénes son sus amigos. Los padres que comunican con sus hijos son más probables a identificar señales de las influencias negativas y el abuso. Para más información, escriba a: [email protected] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Prevención del Suicidio Bulletin Ads FREE SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY Advertise your business and help reduce the cost of our bulletin. Contact Felix at (951) 202-8835 and her email: [email protected] Baldwin Hills Library (323) 733-1196 [email protected] Servants of Mary Ministers to the Sick Las Siervas de María Ministras de los Enfermos The sisters are looking for drivers to take them to minister the sick at their homes. Ministering the sick is their mission at no charge. They only ask the patients to provide transportation but it is not always provided. If you would like to volunteer and take a sister to minister the sick at their home, please contact: Sr. Lourdes at 323-731-5747. Las hermanas están en necesidad de choferes que las puedan llevar a cuidar a los enfermos a sus casas. Su misión es de cuidar a los enfermos sin cobro alguno. Si te gustaría donar tu tiempo como chofer, por favor de llamarle a la hermana Lourdes al 323-731-5747. 1-888-628-9454 Pastoral Staff Directory Sat August 15 ╬ Sábado 15 de Agosto 5:30 p.m. Santo Domingo de Guzmán (Gracias) - A petición de la Familia Sosa Sunday August 16 ╬ Domingo 16 de Agosto Prv 9: 1-6/ Eph 5: 15-20/ Jn 6: 51-58 7:00 a.m. Mario López (Feliz Cumpleaños) - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. Ramon Reyes (Salud y bien estar) - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. José Armando Covarrubias † - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. María Nieves † - A petición de la familia Sosa 7:00 a.m. Lorenzo Sosa † - A petición de la familia Sosa 7:00 a.m. Jose de Jesus Iniguez Gonzalez † - A petición de la familia Iniguez 8:30 a.m. Our Parish Family - 10:00 a.m. Bernard Cade † - Requested by Cris Diaz 10:00 a.m. Marian Stavros (Cure for Breast Cancer) - Requested by Sr. Ena Maguire and Family 12:15 p.m. José Antonio Villalta † - A petición de la Familia 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (323) 743-8127 (text messages) St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org Sr. Karen Collier Parish Life Director Ext. 227 [email protected] Fr. Bill Axe Priest Ministry Ext. 223 [email protected] Dn. Ricardo Recinos Hispanic Apostolate (323) 935-1308 [email protected] Enrique Reyes Parish Business Manager Ext. 224 [email protected] (323) 933-0963 Teresa Amezcua Director of Faith Formation [email protected] Gricelda de la Cerda Faith Formation Assistant (323) 933-0963 [email protected] Emmanuel Montenegro Receptionist Ext. 221 [email protected] Maggie Arellano Youth Ministry Ext. 240 [email protected] Eddie Hilley Music Ministry Director (323) 935-2853 [email protected] - Monday, August 17 ╬ Lunes 17 de Agosto Jgs 2: 11-19 / Mt 19: 16-22 Our Parish Family 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 ╬ Martes 18 de Agosto Jgs 6: 11-24 / Mt 19: 23-30 Nuestra Familia Parroquial 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 ╬ Miércoles 19 de Agosto Jgs 9: 6-15 / Mt 20: 1-16 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Family Pastoral Office Hours Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday • Sábado 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sunday: OFFICE CLOSED Thursday, August 20 ╬ Jueves 20 de Agosto Jgs 11: 29-39 / Mt 22: 1-14 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión Friday, August 21 ╬ Viernes 21 de Agosto Ru 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16,22 / Mt 22: 34-40 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family Next Sunday Readings -XXI Sunday August 23, 2015 Jos 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b / Eph 5: 21-32 / Jn 6: 60-69 Welcome to St. Agatha Catholic Church! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here celebrating with us, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in the parish. New: [ ] parishioner [ ] address [ ] phone [ ] email Name: _________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil) Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En) 10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En) Confession / Confesiones Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm Submit a bulletin Announcement [email protected] [email protected]
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