“Mother Henriette`s devotion to the Catho

T
he "struggle" of the weekend's readings is a
struggle stay with one's purpose. The first
reading is one of the "Suffering Servant
Songs" from the middle of the scroll of Isaiah. This part of
the book was written, we think, by a nameless poet who
believed that one way to understand "why we are here" is
to look at what keeps coming up causing us discomfort. A
one-time thing may be a fluke--an accident. But when a
painful issue consistently presents itself, time and time
again, maybe I should pay attention. It may be telling me
what my life is really about. Isaiah saw Israel's "role" in
the world as one of "drawing the Gentile nations to the
One, True God of Israel. If they ever gave up in disgust,
even though the Gentiles hurt them, beat them, pulled their
beard, struck and spit on them, they would cease to be
"Israel," for to be Israel meant to be a "draw-er of the
world to the One God." The second reading says that the
poor are there to help remind us of who and what we are
supposed to be. We all know we should be kind and generous and help the needy, so when a beggar raises his
hand, it is a poignant reminder--demanding us to BE the
person we've been called to be. In the Gospel, Jesus realizes that "living out His purpose," will involve pain and
death. Peter doesn't like that, and wants to convince Him to
find a softer way...but there is no other way! Jesus must
struggle to be true to Himself, and Peter will have to
learn to struggle to become the disciple and leader Christ
calls him to be. He got a rocky start, but got it right in the
end.
- Fr. Bill Axe
-Alfio Mazzei
-Alicia Jimenez Bravo
-Anabel Manriquez
-Andres Luna
-Archie Brown II
-Arlasha Allen
-Barbara Harvey
-Barbara Viramontes
-Bertha Antee
-Camille Jones
-Carlos Antonio Vasquez
-Christina Paul
-Constantino Perez
-Damacio Horta
-Darwin Varela
-Dee Carlson
-Dulce Maria E. Saviñon
-Dustin, Gabriel,
Carmelo, and Jorge
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Edy Becker
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Eva Barrera
-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
-Juan Madariaga
-Juanita Orozco
-Juanita Rubalcava
-Julia Ureña
-Linda Guillian
-Lorraine Duperon
-Lucy Rodriguez
-Manuela Montenegro
-Margaret Alexander
-Maria Luna
-Maria Perez
-Mariana Reynoso
-Maura Fitzgerald
-Michelle Porter
-Miguel Alfredo Piliado
-Mykhail J. Thomas
-Nicole Michelle
-Norma Barker
-Nyniece Micheaou
-Oscar Barbosa
-Pam Terry
-Patrick Fitzgerald
-Paula Dupre Moore
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Ramon Reyes
-Raymond Almeida
René Jacques-Hunton
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Robert Johnson
-Ronald Mayberry
-Rose Thierry
-Sophie Demarcos
-Sergio Villanueva
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Timothy Akens
-Teri Lanham
-Terry Ally Sr.
-Virginia Gadison
L
a lucha de las lecturas del día de hoy es una lucha de perseverar con el propósito de uno mismo. La primera lectura es de Isaías de los Cantos
del Servidor que Sufre. Esta parte del libro, creemos, fue
escrita por un poeta anónimo quien dice que para comprender el por qué estamos aquí, debemos de ver las causas que nos traen malestar. Una pequeña cosa puede causar un accidente. Pero cuando algo seguido nos da malestar, a lo mejor sería bueno ponerle atención. Posiblemente me esté diciendo de qué se trata mi vida. Para Isaías, el
papel de Israel es de acercar a las naciones gentiles a
Aquel Quien es Uno, el Dios de Israel. Si alguna vez se
rinden, a pesar de que los gentiles los hayan lastimado,
dejarían de ser Israel, puesto que el ser Israel es de traer
a todo el mundo al Dios Quien es Uno. La segunda lectura nos recuerda que los pobres son un ejemplo de quienes
debemos de ser y qué deberíamos de estar haciendo. Sabemos que todos debemos de ser buenos y generosos, de
ayudar a los necesitados, entonces cuando un pobre alza
su mano, es un recordatorio de ser las personas que
hemos sido llamados a ser. En el Evangelio, Jesús se da
cuenta que el vivir Su propósito en la vida, traerá dolor y
la muerte. A Pedro no le gusta, y trata de buscar otra solución más agradable… pero, ¡no hay otra manera! Jesús
debe sufrir para ser honesto consigo mismo, y Pedro
aprenderá a sufrir y así llegar a ser el discípulo y líder
que Cristo lo ha llamado a ser. Él tuvo un inicio turbulento, pero al final lo pudo comprender.
-Padre Bill Axe
“Mother Henriette's devotion to the Catholic Church and the feminine characteristics
of her devotion took root in early Louisiana.
As first a French and then Spanish colony,
Louisiana was throughout its colonial period
a reflection of the larger Catholic Atlantic
world where the respective Crowns decreed
that only Catholicism would be practiced."
Henriette Delille by Virginia Meacham
Gould
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.
T
oday’s readings again challenge us to
look at our lives. Just as Pope Francis is
asking us to look deeply into our hearts
and souls to see how we live our faith. Jesus tells
the Disciples plainly that having faith in him is not
simply an activity that we engage in with our
minds. It involves a commitment of our whole
selves, soul and body. It is not enough just to say
the words. Our actions and words must be how we
live our faith. We have been having Ministry Fairs
these weeks. Is there a way you can put
your faith into action? Stop by the tables
and see.
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
as lecturas nuevamente nos desafían a que
reflexionemos sobre nuestras vidas. Así como el Papa Francisco nos pide a que veamos en nuestros corazones y almas de cómo estamos
viviendo nuestra fe. Jesús les dice a los Discípulos
que el tener fe en Él no es sólo una actividad mental.
Se trata de comprometernos, nuestras almas y nuestros cuerpos. No es suficiente el sólo decir palabras.
Debemos vivir nuestra fe con nuestras acciones y
nuestras palabras. Hoy empezamos con nuestras Ferias de Ministerios, ¿habrá alguna manera de poner
tu fe en acción? Vayan a la placita y vean
cómo pueden ayudar.
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen Collier
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen Collier
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is a formation experience for adults who
are not baptized, or who have been baptized nonCatholic who wish to become Catholic. It is an inspirational and informative journey in the faith. Call
the Pastoral Office at (323) 935-8127.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana (RICA)
es una experiencia de la formación para los adultos
que no se han bautizan y desean llegar a ser católicos. Es un camino lleno de inspiración de fe formación en la. Estás invitado a llamar para más información al (323) 935-8127.
Together in Mission 2015
Unidos en Misión 2015
Parish Goal: $31,700.00
Amount Pledged: $29,508.00
Remaining Balance: $2,192.00
Together we can reach our goal!
Thank you for your support!
Meta Parroquial: $31,700.00
Total Prometido: $29,508.00
Saldo a Pagar: $2,192.00
¡Unidos podemos alcanzar nuestra
Meta! ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving
one another as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God. “
- 1 Peter 4:10
Sunday, September 6
$8,451.50
Online Giving
$390.00
Sunday, August 30
$6,827.50
Online Giving
$964.00
Sunday, August 23
$7,092.00
"Que todos, como buenos
administradores de los
múltiples dones de Dios,
pongan al servicio de los
demás el don que recibieron"
-1 Pedro 4:10
Beginning TODAY, September 13th, the St. Agatha Ministries will be hosting a Ministry Fair in the Placita for four consecutive Sundays. This is a great
opportunity for ministries to showcase their functions and recruit new volunteers. Different ministries will host each Sunday and we would like you to be
part of the excitement and get to know more about our ministries. Please stop
by, you can find out how you can participate and serve our community.
Sept. 13—Liturgy Ministries / Ministerios de Liturgia
Sept. 20—Faith Formation / Formación de la Fe
 Sept. 27—Community Building / Ministerios de Construyendo Comunidad
 Oct. 4—Outreach Ministries / Ministerios de Servicios y Asistencia Publica
A partir del 13 de septiembre, St. Agatha tendrá una Feria de Ministerios en la Placita durante los cuatro domingos consecutivos, estarán para dar información de sus funciones y reclutar nuevos voluntarios. y nos gustaría que usted sea parte de el evento y conocer más acerca de nuestros ministerios. Por favor pase usted y pueda saber cómo puede participar y servir a nuestra comunidad.
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Tutoring Resumes September 17
Tutoría/Asesoría Regresa el 17 de septiembre
Our tutoring program, led by Ashley Merryman, will
kick off on Thursday, September 17, 2015. From this
day, we will meet on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 in
Room 4. The program is free and it is designed for
students Kinder to High School.
Nuestro programa de tutoría, dirigido por Ashley
Merryman, regresa el jueves 17 de septiembre de
2015. A partir de este día habrá tutoría los jueves
7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. y sábados 1:00 p.m. a 3:00
p.m. en el salón 4. El programa es gratis y es para
estudiantes del kínder al bachillerato.
Blood Drive
Campaña de Donación de Sangre
TODAY, Sunday, September 13th
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please come to the Parish Hall to donate
blood and help save lives!
HOY, Domingo, 13 de septiembre
8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
¡Por favor vayan al Salón Parroquial a donar
sangre y ayuden a salvar vidas!
Fingerprinting here at St. Agatha
Toma de Huellas Digitales (Dactilares)
Thursday, October 22, from 12:00 pm –8:00 pm
(Closed from 4-5 pm for dinner)
To make your appointment for fingerprints, please
call the Faith Formation office at (323) 933-0963.
Jueves 22 de octubre de 12:00 pm—8:00 pm
(Cerrado de 4-5pm para cenar)
Para hacer cita, favor de llamar a la oficina de
Formación de Fe al (323) 933-0963
Blues Café and Dance
Café Blues y Baile
Friday, October 16, 2015
More details to come!
Viernes, 16 de octubre de 2015
¡Más detalles por venir!
Editor’s September 2015 Reading
Henriette Delille by Virginia Meacham Gould
Lectura para Septiembre—Elección del Editor
Henriette Delille por Virginia Meacham Gould
Get to know the life of the first United States native born African American whose cause for canonization has been officially opened by the Catholic Church. An inspirational life!
August: Laudato Si by Pope Francis
Lleguen a conocer a la vida de una Nativa Afro Americana
quien está en proceso a ser santa por la iglesia.
¡Una inspiración!
Agosto: Laudato Si, por el Papa Francisco
Faith Formation Wish List
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Construction paper (Color)
# 10 envelopes
Mailing Labels
Copy Paper (Color)
Copy Paper (White)
Liquid correction fluid
Small and large paper clips
Crayons
Markers (washable)
10 Pack
4 boxes
3 packs
10 packs
3 boxes
10 PCs
10 boxes of each.
200 boxes
50 boxes
May God Bless you Generously
Eucharistic Ministry Meeting
TODAY, Sunday, September 13th we will have
our Eucharistic Ministry Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
after the 10:00 a. m. Mass, please bring your
favorite dish to share.
September 19—Spanish Lectors
"NOBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING BUT
EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHIING"
What a blessing our guests had
from the Bread Of Life Ministry. Our guests were not just
served and given food for their
bodies. Oscar and Alicia and
the Bread Of Life Ministry
served spiritual lasting nourishment for the soul filled with
love, compassion and hope.
Oscar read inspiring passages
from the bible and delivered a
soul stirring message that
touched our guests. The day
was extremely hot and the
guests were hungry for food
for their bodies they were
quiet and listened and seemed
to absorb the message from
this awesome God filled man
who is so on fire for the
Lord. Oscar and Alicia arranged to have the message
delivered in both Spanish and
English. God's presence surely
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Papel construcción de colores
Sobres del # 10
Etiquetas para direcciones
Papel de colores para copiadora
Papel blanco para copias
Corrector liquido
Clips pequeños y grandes de papel
Crayones
Marcadores de agua
10 paquetes
4 cajas
3 paquetes
10 paquetes
3 cajas
10 piezas
10 cajas
200 cajas
50 cajas
Que Dios los bendiga abundantemente
Countdown to Pope Francis
arrival to the US: 10 days!
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Lista de Cosas Deseadas del Catecismo
Contact: Dn. Ricardo
was there in the Grotto. Our
guests ate the home cooked
meal of chicken, rice, potato
salad, bread, watermelon,
soda, water and dessert of cupcakes from Linda F and her
family. Our guests had second
and a few had third helpings.
We started at 4PM the last
guest came running in the
Grotto at 5:30PM the chicken
and rice pots seemed
bottomless every guests was
fed. The word must have
spread on Adams about the hot
meal because we saw many
new faces.
¡Faltan 10 días para que llegue el
Papa a los Estados Unidos!
Movie Night at St. Agatha
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Featuring: "The Courage to Love"
Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 6:30 pm
In the Herbert Johnson Hall
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September 26—5:30 pm Choir
so grateful to this Ministry for
reaching out to touch and
make a difference in the lives
of our guests by feeding their
spirits and soul with God's
love and word to stimulate
hope. God again has smiled
on the St. Agatha out reach
efforts to the community by
sending these wingless angels
and saints to be a blessing. Amen.
Thank you for the fantastic
response for our need of back
to school clothing. We have
run out of storage space to
hold on to all the items that are
The Bread Of Life Ministry
being dropped off each week
members are true disciples of in the patio area. If you could
God. Each month they donate please hold them until our next
food and go out to feed God's used clothing and item drive
people who are in need while on December 20 for the
at the same time providing the Christmas Day Dinner we
word of God for the soul and would appreciate it. We will
spirit. They do this quietly
especially need blankets, jackleaning on the grace of God
ets, sweatshirts, sweaters,
and each other. The
socks, hats, gloves and
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry is
other warm winter wear
in December.
Praise God for blessing St.
Agatha with church family
members who are doers of the
word and not just listeners. Amen.
May God provide you with
comfort, love, courage and
support as you step out on His
word to live your faith and do
His work. In those quiet moments of your day when you
are still may you hear the assignment that God is sending
you.
Please continue to pray for
unity and peace.
Blessings
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
“I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting, and
dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather
than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security” (49).
"Prefiero una Iglesia accidentada, herida y manchada
por salir a la calle, antes que una Iglesia enferma por
el encierro y la comodidad de aferrarse a las propias
seguridades” (49).
“Before all else, the Gospel invites us to respond to
the God of love who saves us, to see God in others
and to go forth from ourselves to seek the
good of others” (39).
“Whenever we encounter another person in
love, we learn something new about
God” (272).
" El Evangelio invita ante todo a responder al Dios
amante que nos salva, reconociéndolo en los demás y
saliendo de nosotros mismos para buscar el bien de
todos.” (39).
“Cada vez que nos encontramos con un ser
humano en el amor, quedamos capacitados
para descubrir algo nuevo de Dios” (272).
St. Agatha Trivia
Trivia de St. Agatha
Did you know?
The First Funeral was on March 12, 1924
The Life Celebration of Bella Storm
¿Sabías?
El primer funeral fue el 12 de marzo de 1924 con la Celebración de la Vida de Bella Storm
Human trafficking and technology
La tecnología y la Trata de Personas
Teenagers spend a lot of time online, making them prime
targets for human traffickers. Using online ads that promise money and adventure in exciting, glamorous cities,
traffickers attract young women and girls. Parents should
be aware of the serious dangers online, and monitor what
their children are doing—what sites they visit, social networks they may belong to, and who they are connecting
with online. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Human
Trafficking and Sex Tourism with Children and Technology,” email:[email protected].
Los adolescentes pasan mucho tiempo usando el internet
y podrían ser objetivos principales de los traficantes de
personas. Los traficantes de personas usan anuncios en
línea que prometen el dinero y experiencias inolvidables
en las ciudades más bellas y excitantes, esto para atraer a
las niñas y mujeres jóvenes. Los padres deben ser conscientes de los riesgos y peligros del internet y supervisar
lo que sus hijos hacen – cuales sitios han visitado, las redes sociales que usan y con quien se están comunicando
por el internet. Para obtener una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS®
escriba a: [email protected].
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Prevención del Suicidio
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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 September 12 ╬ Sábado 12 de Septiembre
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Fmaily
Sunday Sept 13 ╬ Domingo 13 de Septiembre
Is 50: 5-9a/ Ps 116: 1-6. 8-9 (9)/ Jas 2: 14-18/ Mk 8: 27-35
7:00 a.m.
José Armando Covarrubias †
- A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m.
Florentina Moreno †
- A petición de Rosa
7:00 a.m.
Analilia Escamilla †
- A petición de Rosa
7:00 a.m.
Viviana López †
- A petición de Rosa
7:00 a.m.
Guillermina †
- A petición de Rosa
8:30 a.m.
Our Parish Family
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10:00 a.m.
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]
(323) 933-0963
[email protected]
Tom Stang (Happy Birthday)
Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected]
Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853
[email protected]
María y Carlos Morales (Aniversario)
- A Petición de María Arellano
12:15 p.m.
Ext. 227
[email protected]
Gricelda de la Cerda
Youth Ministry
- Requested by Vikki Rodriguez
12:15 p.m.
Sr. Karen Collier
Parish Life Director
Vikki Rodriguez (Happy Birthday)
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10:00 a.m.
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
Glen Arellano (Salud)
- A Petición de María Arellano
12:15 p.m.
Omar Juárez Jr. (Feliz Cumpleaños)
- A Petición de Perla Juárez
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Monday, Sept 14 ╬ Lunes 14 de Septiembre
Nm 21: 4b-9/ Ps 78: 1-2. 34--37. 38/ Phil 2: 6-11/ Jn 3: 13176:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
Tues, September 15 ╬ Martes 15 de Septiembre
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
1 Tm 3: 1-13/ Ps 101: 1-6/ Jn 19: 25-27 or Lk 2: 33-35
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
Wed, September 16 ╬ Miércoles 16 de Sept
1 Tm 3: 14-16/ Ps 111: 1-2. 3-4. 5-6/ Lk 7: 31-35
8:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
Thurs, September 17 ╬ Jueves 17 de Septiembre
1 Tm 4: 12-16/ Ps 111: 7-8. 9. 10/ Lk 7: 36-50
6:30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, Sept 18 ╬ Viernes 18 de Septiembre
1 Tm 6: 2c-12/ Ps 49: 6-7. 8-10. 17-18. 19-20/ Lk 8: 1-3
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Next Sunday Readings -XXV Sunday
September 20, 2015
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
Welcome to St. Agatha Catholic Church!
Wis 2: 12-20/ Ps 54/ Jas 3: 16 -– 4: 3/ Mk 9: 30-37
We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here
celebrating with us, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in the
parish.
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