“If there is anyone who is not enlight
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“If there is anyone who is not enlight
¡ B Siendo el servidor de Dios no es siempre fácil! Siempre pensamos que “hablamos por Dios,” pero esto es peligroso porque no tenemos la mente de Dios. La primera lectura se trata de las diferentes maneras que pensamos– ¡Dios piensa en milenios mientras que nosotros en días y horas! Nosotros podríamos ver que lo justo debería de pasar al instante, Dios lo ve en un contexto mucho mayor y más tolerante. Deja que las personas aprendan de sus errores y tanto de que sean aprehendidos por sus transgresiones y ser castigados. El evangelio es una ilustración de este principio- ¡Los enemigos pueden hacer algo que echen a perder la cosecha! Pero, al final, necesitamos el trigo y la cascarilla para empezar el fuego para cocinar el pan, entonces al final se forma un balance – pero de maneras que no había pensado al principio. Es más, cuando TODO es útil, las cosas crecen de una manera inimaginable. Por tanto, se nos pide a sirvamos a un Dios Quien es más grande que lo que nos imaginamos, y Cuyas maneras son más allá de nuestro entendimiento… entonces cuando hablemos de Él, hablemos de su amor y no de su juicio, puesto que su juicio es más perfecto para apreciarlo y más tolerante para comprenderlo, y todos queremos esta tolerancia cuando nos toca, ¿no es así? Entonces, esta semana, alabemos a un Dios Quien es suficientemente grande y suficientemente sabio para que nos encuentre, como también a quienes llegamos a conocer– ambos en la amistad y en la adversidad– un TESORO. - Padre Bill Axe eing "God's Servant in the world" isn't easy! We sometimes think we "speak for" God--always dangerous, for we don't have the mind of God. The first reading deals with the difference in the way we think--God thinks in millennia, we think in days and hours! What we see as something "just" that should happen immediately, God sees in a context that is both much larger and more "lenient," as it is always leading individuals and peoples to learn from their mistakes and reform, rather than being caught in a moment of transgression and punished. The Gospel is an illustration of this principle--enemies can do things that seem to "ruin" our crop! But, in the end, we need both wheat, and the chaff to start the fire to bake the bread we make with it, so all is somehow brought into alignment-but in ways we wouldn't have suspected at first sight. And what is more, when ALL is useful, things grow in ways otherwise unimaginable. So, we are asked to serve a God Who is larger than we can imagine, and Whose ways our beyond our understanding...so when we speak of Him, it is best always to speak of His love, not His judgment, for the latter is more refined than we can appreciate and more lenient than we can comprehend-though we all want that leniency when it comes to us, don't we? So, this week, let's worship a God Who is big enough and wise enough to find each one of us, as well as those we meet--both in friendship and in adversity--a TREASURE. -Fr. Bill Axe Rest in Peace: Maxine Wagner Interment will follow the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W Slauson Ave It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Maxine Repast after interment at St. Agatha's Wagner, who entered eternal life on July 9, 2014. She was 76. Parish Hall. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, July 24. 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agatha Church. -Allie Smith -Anabel Manriquez -Angelica Amezcua -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Camille FarnsworthSchrader -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Cornell DeClouette -Damacio Horta -Darwin Varela Theresa and Marie Guillian -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edith Bell -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -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 -Joseph&Denise Guillian -Juanita Rubalcava -Lauren Lafargé -Linda Guillian -Lorraine Duperon -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Ojeda -Martha Dorsey -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter In your charity and kindness, please remember Maxine Wagner in your Masses and prayers. -Miguel Alfredo Piliado -Monica Mellon -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pamfilo Velasquez -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Hunton -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Sergio Villanueva Flores -Sevarina Legaspi -Sheri Marshall -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus “If there is anyone who is not enlightened by this sublime magnificence of created things, he is blind. If there is anyone who, seeing all these works of God, does not praise Him, he is dumb; if there is anyone who, from so many signs, cannot perceive God, that man is foolish.” - Saint Bonaventure To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God God’s ’s unconditional love and acceptance to all who come into contact with it. L 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. L ast week's readings presented us a parable about sowing. This week we have a parable that speaks about tending the growing plants as we await the harvest. Both of these weeks we see good and evil existing together and ask why God has allowed this? Doesn't God want us to make the church an enclave of purity in a sinful world, eliminating the wrong-headed and halfhearted? Our reading suggests that it is not easy to distinguish saints from sinners some times. Appearances can be deceiving. We need to leave the judgment of souls to God. For it is God, as our second reading states, who is "the one who searches hearts." On our part, we should be kind to all. a lectura de la semana pasada se trató de una parábola sobre la siembra. Esta semana tenemos un parábola que nos habla sobre las plantas que crecen mientras esperamos la cosecha. En estas dos semanas vemos al bien y al mal que existen juntos y preguntan: ¿Por qué Dios lo ha permitido? ¿Acaso Dios no quiere que hagamos de la Iglesia un lugar puro en un mundo de pecado, eliminando al que hace mal y con un corazón frío? Nuestras lecturas nos dicen que a veces no es fácil distinguir a los santos de los pecadores. Las apariencias nos pueden engañar. Necesitamos dejar que Dios se encargue de juzgar a las almas. Puesto que es Dios, como los dice la segunda lectura, “quien busca corazones.” Por nuestra parte, deberíamos de ser amables con todos. I hope I'll see many of you at the Picnic today, and if not have a wonderful Sunday and a grace filled week. Espero ver a muchos de ustedes en el Picnic el día de hoy, y tengamos un domingo maravilloso y lleno de la Gracia de Dios. Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen The Society of St. Vincent de Paul La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we help them to know that indeed “God is in the midst of them.” 888-552-7872 We continue formation for a new ministry group at this parish! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Agatha Conference. You can bring peace to those who are overwhelmed with life’s burdens. You can bring hope to the poor by putting your faith in action through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. ¿Usted conoce de una familia que necesite ayuda? Por favor, llame a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul y juntos podemos ayudarlos a que sepan que en verdad "Dios está con ellos." 888-552-7872 ¡Continuamos la formación de un nuevo grupo de ministerio! La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl, Conferencia de Santa Agatha. Usted puede traer paz a los que están abrumados con las cargas de la vida. Usted puede traer esperanza a los pobres, poniendo su fe en acción a través de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul. Te invitamos a crecer espiritualmente a través de obras de caridad mañana el lunes 21 de julio a las 7PM aquí en la parroquia de Santa Agatha en el salón de San Martín de Porres. We invite you to grow spiritually through works of charity by joining us tomorrow, Monday, July 21 at 7PM in St. Agatha’s San Martin de Porres Center. Pray for Your Parish Finances “With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of Joy. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays and he will give back sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10 Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia Sunday, July 13 $9,219.00 Sunday, July 6 $6,467.00 Sunday, June 29 $6,104.00 "Da siempre con el rostro radiante y consagra el diezmo con alegría. Da al Altísimo según lo que él te dio, y con generosidad, conforme a tus recursos, porque el Señor sabe retribuir y te dará siete veces más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-10 Night of Praise & Dinner Saturday, August 2, 2014, From 5:00pm to 10:30pm Praise with joy and enjoy the wonderful music of our 10:00 a.m. St. Agatha´s Gospel Choir, Miriam Solis with Mariachi, and Yesenia Flores. Tickets are now available after each mass in the back of the church parking lot and the Placita Sunday Office and Pastoral Center during the week. Pre-Sale: $20 per adult and $7 per child. At the door: $25 per adult and $10 per child. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” - Psalm 150:6 Noche de Alabanza y Cena Sábado, 2 de agosto de 2014, De 5:00pm a 10:30pm Tendremos música en ingles y en español. Vengan y disfruten de la música maravillosa de nuestro coro de las 10:00 a.m., Miriam Solís con Mariachi, y Yesenia Flores. Los boletos ya están disponibles en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de a iglesia y en la oficina de la placita. Pre-venta: $20 por adulto y $7 por niño(a). En la puerta: $25 por adulto y $10 por niño(a) “Que todo lo que respire alabe al Señor” - Salmo 150:6 St. Agatha's Video Video de Santa Águeda Parishioner Matthew Price will be making a short welcome video for St. Agatha's Parish website. Part of it will involve interviews with our parishioners, about what they like about our parish. If you're interested in participating, Matt will be recording in the Placita after the 7:00 a.m., 8:30, 10:00, and 12:15 p.m. masses on Sunday, July 27th. Thank you! Nuestro parroquiano Matthew Price estará haciendo un video de bienvenida para la Iglesia de Santa Águeda. Parte del video consistirá de entrevistas con nuestros feligreses sobre lo que les gusta de la iglesia. Si están interesados, Matt estará filmando en la Placita después de las misas de 7:00 a.m., 8:30, 10:00 y 12:15 p.m. el domingo 27 de julio. ¡Gracias! Registration Dates for First Communion Fechas de Inscripciones para Primera Comunión Saturday Registrations: July 26 –St. Martin de Porres Room, 9:00 am-1:00 pm SundayRegistrations: July 27—St. Martin de Porres Room, 8:00am-2:00 pm The registration forms for the First Year are in the vestibule of the church entrance. For more information Gricelda De la Cerda at (323) 933-0963 or email her at [email protected] Inscripciones en Sábado: 26 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 9:00 am-1:00 pm Inscripciones en Domingo: 27 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 8:00am—2:00 pm Las formas de inscripción para el Primer año están en el vestíbulo a la entrada de la iglesia. Para mas información: Gricelda De la Cerda al (323) 933-0963 o por correo electrónico [email protected] How do I register my child for Confirmation? Registre a su hijo(a) a la Confirmación Once you have made a mutual decision with your (15 to 17 years old) child, make an appointment with the Office of Faith Formation: (323) 933-0963 Una vez que hayan estado en acuerdo ustedes y sus hijos (15 a 17 años de edad), favor de hacer cita con la oficina de Formación en la Fe: (323) 933-0963. Summer Series: Prayer to Refresh My Soul Serie de verano: Oración para refrescar mi alma Our gatherings are open to all who are interested in their prayer life or have lingering questions about God and prayer. We welcome your participation and any questions you may want to discuss. We ask those attending to bring some simple food/ refreshment for sharing at our family food table. Please RSVP to the office. If you have any questions, contact Josie Broehm at 310-791-1241. Our series will conclude with a simple twilight retreat. ¿Te has preguntado ¿Cómo oran otras personas, o como mejorar tu modo de oración para que se sienta fresco y significativo? O, quieres aplicar la oración mas profunda a tu vida y su acercamiento a Dios. Nuestra serie de verano continua mañana , 21 de julio, de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm, en el salón parroquial. Esta serie de 6 semanas les dará la oportunidad de experimentar con diferentes estilos de oración. Esta serie esta abierta para todos los que estén interesados en su vida de oración o tienen preguntas acerca de Dios y la oración. La serie concluye con un retiro de crepúsculo. Les pedimos a los que van asistir que cooperen con comida simple/ refrigerio para compartir en nuestra mesa. Por favor reserve su lugar llamando a la oficina pastoral. Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Josie Broehm al 310-791-1241. St. Agatha Dream Group is Back! El Grupo de Sueños de St. Agatha a Regresado! Once again offering parishioners and guests easy steps to work with your dream and their meaning. It's been awhile since we last met, and you have continued to ask when we can meet again. We have scheduled August 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM as our gathering time. Location to be at St. Agatha and exact meeting space finalized closer to the date. We will offer a refresher introduction and answer any initial question you might have. As time permits we can work on one or two dreams so come with your journals and written description of your dream. Una vez mas estamos ofreciendo pasos en los cuales pueden ayudar a dar sentido a lo que significan sus sueños. Ha sido un tiempo desde que nos conocimos y me preguntaba, cuando nos vamos a ver otra vez? Hemos programado el 3 de agosto, de 12:30pm a 2:30 pm como nuestro tiempo de reunión. El salón exacto será finalizado mas cerca a la fecha. Ofreceremos una introducción de actualización y responder cualquier preguntas iniciales que tengan. Y podremos trabajar en uno o dos sueños como el tiempo permita. Ven listo con cuaderno y descripción escrita de tu sueño. Any questions, contact Josie at 310-791-1241. See you August 3--keep dreaming! Cualquier pregunta, póngase en contacto con Josie al 310791-1241. Nos vemos el 3 de agosto—sigue soñando! Have you ever wondered how other people pray, or how to expand your prayer so it feels fresh and meaningful? Or, are you wanting to see how to deepen your prayer life and your approach to God. A new summer series on prayer will continue tomorrow Monday evening July 21 from 7 to 9 PM in the hall. This 6 week gathering will give you an opportunity to experience different styles of praying July 26th—10:00 am Choir / Contact: Yvonne Shoulders "NOBODY CAN DO need provided us with our dediEVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY cated Ministry Leaders Azalie, CAN DO SOMETHING" Yolanda, the wonderful What a wonderful afternoon of sharing, giving and doing acts of kindness in reaching out to be the difference in the lives of our guests we had this past Saturday. Jan, Vikki, Mat, Rolando, Enrique and David all started their day volunteering with the" Get On The Bus Yard Sale "at 8am, at 1pm they continued to be a blessing by sharing their time, talent and treasure with the S.H.A.R.E. Saturday Meal Program by donating food for the meal, preparing the meal bags, serving the guest in the Grotto Parking Lot and cleaning up following the distribution of the meals. God's grace and loving support of our outreach to those in above volunteers, Flora with a box loaded with bagels and cream cheese and the hands and talents of Concepcion and Tiara. God does provide as we in the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry witness each Saturday when He sends these His wingless angels and saints to serve our guests in the form of Ministry Leaders and volunteers. Amen The Celebration Of Education with Founder Director Sophia Berkley each year sponsors the FREE BACK PACK AND BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION in the hall for the children of low income inner city families who are in need August 2nd—OPEN / Contact: of school supplies to begin the school year. Sophia in the past has distributed over 300 back packs filled with school supplies to the inner school children. The children in need of the back to school supplies seems to have increased tremendously this year and the donations of funds and supplies seem to have decreased. The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry will sponsor a $2.00 Cupcake Bake Sale on Sunday August 3, 2014, 8AM-1:30Pm in the school yard behind the church, all the proceeds from this sale will go directly for the Free back to school supplies for the children. For those of you who have had Marion Sadler's SWEET POTATO PIE know that she is donating a few for sale as well as one to raffle for the Bake Sale. These go fast so come early to get a slice or a whole pie. Please look for the flyer in next weeks bulletin. If you are able please stop by to purchase a goodie then sit on the Placita, fellowship and enjoy a free sample sip of coffee or purchase a whole cup. If you need more information on how you can become involved with The Celebration Of Education please contact Sophia Berkley by calling 323 935 8127.. Thank you. The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry St. Agatha’s Ministries Engaged Catholic Faith R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adult process to get baptized in the Catholic Church Please contact Cynthia Metzler or Shirley Jackson Early Childhood Catechesis Sunday, 10:00 a.m. toddlers in Guadalupe Room Bible Study Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (meeting varies please call) Children Liturgy of the Word Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Children 6 to 10 year olds Youth Ministry Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm—Guadalupe Room Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound Please call Ruby Aklamakpe Ministers of the Word (Lectors) Please contact Charlotte Richardson Golden Agers—Ministry for Senior Citizens Meets every 2nd Sunday—Guadalupe Room Relative Wellness - Yoga Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm—Parish Hall Free Tutoring Thursday 7pm-9pm and Saturday 1pm-3pm– Room 4 S.H.A.R.E. St. Agatha´s Hands Are Reaching Everywhere Serves lunches to homeless Saturdays at 4pm Charismas Day Dinner and Holiday Boutique in November Environment Ministry—Church Decorations Please contact Joe Galvan to help Hospitality Ministry—Ushers Please contact Joe Galvan or ushers in mass Music Ministry—Gospel Choir Please contact Eddie Hilley Associates of the Blessed Sacrament Meets every third Sunday in the Parish Hall Attention Ministers Please help us develop a better list. If there is a ministry missing or if you would like to have your contact information, please contact the Parish Office. Atención Ministros Por favor de ayudarnos con esta lista. Si no aparece un ministerio o si gustan poner su número de teléfono, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial. Ministerios de Santa Agatha Fe Católica Dedicada R.I.C.A. - Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos Proceso para adultos para ser iniciados a la Iglesia Católica Reunión: Lunes a las 7:00 p.m. Quinceañeras Celebración individual, llamar a la oficina Ministerio del Grupo de Adolescente Miércoles 7pm a 9pm Salón Guadalupe Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos Viernes, 7pm a 9pm Salón 5 Ministerio de Eucaristía Favor de llamarle a Herminio Zúñiga Ministros de la Palabra (Lectores) Favor de contactar a Humberto Sánchez Ministerio S.H.A.R.E. Sirve comida sábados 4pm Cena Navideña y Boutique Navideña en noviembre Yoga—Salud Relativa Martes, 6pm a 7pm—Salón Parroquial Liturgia de la Palabra para niños Domingo, 12:15 p.m. Tutoría Gratis Jueves 7pm a 9pm, Sábado 1pm a 3pm—Salón 4 Baile Folklórico para niños Favor de contactarse con María Elena Comunidades en Acción—Teatro Favor de contactar a Marcos Ríos o Claudia Vidals Comunidades de Base Favor de contactar a Leodán Rogel Ministerio de Hospitalidad—Ujieres Favor de contactar a los ujieres de la misa Ministerio de Música—coros Favor de contactar a los coros de la misa Grupo de Oración Miércoles 6:30 pm en el Salón Parroquial Monaguillos—Servidores del Altar Favor de contactar a Rosa Moreno Encuentro Matrimonial Favor de contactar a Liliana Rodríguez Catequesis Familiar Miércoles 7pm Salón 7 Pastoral Staff Directory Saturday July 19 ╬ Sábado 19 de Julio 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Sunday July 20 ╬ Domingo 20 de Julio Wis 12: 13. 16-19/ Ps 86: 5-16 / Rom 8: 26-27/ Mt 13: 24-43 7:00 a.m. Neyshi Palacios de Fuentes † - De parte de su familia 8:30 a.m. Maxine Wagner † - 10:00 a.m. Tom & Darnell Stang (43rd Anniversary) - Requested by Vikki Rodriguez 12:15 p.m. Luis López † Ana Mateo † - De parte de Joel Núñez 12:15 p.m. Ana Jiménez † Carmen Sánchez † - De parte de Joel Núñez 12:15 p.m. Daniela Velazquez ( XV años acción de gracias) - De parte de su familia 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Monday, July 21 ╬ Lunes 21 de Julio Mi 6: 1-4. 6-8/ Ps 50: 5-6. 8-9. 16-17. 21 and 23/ Mt 12: 38-42 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Tuesday, July 22 ╬ Martes 22 de Julio Mi 7: 14-15. 18-20/ Ps 85: 2-4. 5-6. 7-8/ Jn 20: 1-2. 11-18 6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial - Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice) (323) 743-8127 (text messages) Standard Rates Apply Faith Formation (323) 933-0963 Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308 St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org Sr. Karen Collier x227 Sr. Karen’s e-mail Fr. Bill Axe x223 Fr. Bill’s e-mail Emergency Contact Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230 Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail Enrique Reyes x224 Enrique’s e-mail Teresa Amezcua x241 Teresa’s e-mail Gricelda de la Cerda x 290 Gricelda’s e-mail Emmanuel Montenegro x221 Emmanuel’s e-mail Maggie Arellano x240 Youth Ministry’s e-mail Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853 Eddie’s e-mail Parish Life Director [email protected] Priest Ministry [email protected] (323) 938-6964 Spanish Pastoral Ministry [email protected] Business Manager [email protected] Director of Faith Formation [email protected] Faith Formation Assistant [email protected] Receptionist [email protected] Youth Ministry [email protected] Music Ministry [email protected] Wednesday, July 23 ╬ Miércoles 23 de Julio Jer 1: 1. 4-10/ Ps 71: 1-2. 3-4a. 5-6ab. 15 and 17/ Mt 13: 1-9 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Family - Thursday July 24 ╬ Jueves 24 Julio Jer 2: 1-3. 7-8. 12-13/ Ps 36: 6-7ab. 8-9. 10-11/ Mt 13: 10-17 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión Friday, July 25 ╬ Viernes 25 de Julio 2 Cor 4: 7-15/ Ps 126: 1bc-2ab. 2cd-3. 4-5. 6/ Mt 20: 20-28 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Next Sunday Readings -Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 1 Kgs 3: 5. 7-12/ Ps 119: 57. 72. 76-77. 127-128. 129-130 (97a)/ Rom 8: 28-30/Mt 13: 44-52 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 Sundays @ the Placita Office 8:00 am - 10:00 am & 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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) Submit a bulletin Announcement Confession / Confesiones [email protected] [email protected] Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm ON LINE GIVING: WWW.STAGATHAS.ORG ¡La donación electrónica ya está disponible!