Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
23045 LYONS AVENUE, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321-2632
Once upon a time...
They all lived happily ever after.
Parking lot opens March 16th!
Rev. Msgr. Richard Martini, Pastor
Rev. Raymond Marquez, Rev. Fidelis Omeaku, Associates
Rev. Mr. Dick Karl, Permanent Deacon
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Vigil (Saturday): 4:30 PM
Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM Spanish, 4:00 PM Youth, 5:30 PM Spanish
Sundays: Val Verde Mission 9:00 AM Spanish, Castaic Mission 10:30 AM English
Holy Days: (Vigil) 4:30 PM, 7:00 & 8:15 AM, 12:00 Noon, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM Spanish
Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:15 AM Saturdays: 8:00 AM Novena and Mass
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 8:45-10:00 AM and 5:45 - 6:30 PM
Pastoral Center .........................................................259-2276
Fax .........................................................................259-1873
E-Mail ................................................. [email protected]
Url ............................................ http//www.olph-church.org
Office Hours: ............................. Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office of Religious Education ................................. 259-4266
Fax ........................................................................ 259-2084
Dana Couso, Director of Religious Education
Teresa Romero - Spanish Coordinator .................. 259-9616
O.L.P.H. School .......................................................259-1141
Fax .........................................................................259-8254
Mrs. Sharon Krahl, Principal
Spanish Pastoral Ministry
Sister Olivia Gutierrez, O.P………………...259-2276 x663
Confirmation Coordinator, Cheryl McClure ............ 288-1073
Baptisms: By appointment ONLY. At least two months notice is required. Register for class at the parish office.
Marriages: By appointment ONLY. At least six months advance notice is required.
Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Fr. Raymond Marquez at 661-259-2276
or www.LAVocations.org.
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Dear Parishioners:
I feel like we should be on HGTV! The makeover is in progress! For us as Catholics the ultimate personal makeover is to look more and more like Jesus Christ. And the community makeover that takes on visibility is the facilities in which we gather.
St. Paul talks about the makeover in this fashion: “Whoever is in Christ is a new creation.” Let’s take a quick look
at our parish community and name some of this new creation.
Personal makeovers in progress!
 Over 100 high school aged confirmation students are headed for retreat next weekend. What a wonderful opportunity to meet the person of Christ and be transformed by the encounter!
 40 Acts of Kindness offered by innumerable parishioners equaling a torrent of grace for so many!
Community makeovers in progress:
 OUR PARKING LOT!
 Our effort to build a new church building!
We promised last Easter that more parking would be available before Easter 2013. We did it! The new lot will be
ready for use next week.
Please join me in celebrating the Grand Opening after each of the Sunday Masses on March 17 (except 5:30 pm
because it will be too dark). The Gospel today says, “Now we must celebrate and rejoice.” So come dine at the
site of our new church! Enjoy the sign of faithfulness that the new parking lot proclaims.
It also means that we are ready for the effort to build our new church.
I’m so looking forward to speaking with you at all the Masses next weekend.
I also have a new talent to share with you. ☺
With God all things are possible,
Monsignor Richard Martini
PARKING LOT PROGRESS AND LENT
The new parking lot is progressing on schedule and will be available for use next weekend! God is good! Landscaping is occurring now.
Let’s start thinking about how we might use the new lot as a way to fulfill our Lenten promise of 40 acts of kindness. Begin now to imagine using the new parking lot. Let’s be kind to the nearby businesses who have so graciously
allowed us to park near them. Rather than parking in the same spot that you have become accustomed to at these
businesses, make plans to use the new lot. See it in your imagination first. Then make it happen when the lot opens.
Just another thought for Lent. One of your 40 acts of kindness.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Next Sunday, March 17th
from 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Looking for spirited volunteers to help with the
celebration of opening our new Parking Lot!
Must be 14 years of age or accompanied by an adult.
We are looking for helpers with energetic personalities
to help with set-up, greeting, and clearing tables as parishioners come and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We will have two-hour shifts available
from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Make sure to wear green.
Hello!! We are calling you to be
with us “Together in Mission”!!
This is a great way to get volunteer hours for school kids
or to get involved in the excitement of what’s
happening at our Parish!
We thank all who have committed to help us to keep our
school open! God bless you!
But not all the children celebrate with their arms up!
Why?
As of March 3rd, OLPH has reached only 76.4% of the
assessed amount!
We desperately need more participation and sharing
with our less fortunate brothers and sisters in our
Archdiocese.
We are short of our assessment by $28,615!
Save a movie a month, or skip a dinner out or deprive
yourself of some pleasure and share that with one of the
parishes or schools in need of your support!
If you are available to help with this wonderful
celebration, please contact Maria Holloway
at 661-510-6460 or email [email protected].
With God All Things Are Possible!
For your convenience, pledge envelopes are in the pews.
You may also go online to www.olph-church.org
and click on “Online giving”
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER DANCE
Great News for everyone in the Community! Again this
year the Knights of Columbus Council 6016 will be
hosting their 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Dance this Saturday, March 16th, in the OLPH Parish
Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m. A great dinner of corn beef
and cabbage, Irish potatoes and carrots
will be served together with homebaked Irish Soda Bread and desserts.
Along with the dinner you can count on
top notch entertainment by the Irish
Step Dancers from the O’Connor
School as well as Irish musicians and
singers. After dinner and the show, everyone can dance
the night away to Irish and American music. Ticket
sales will be limited to 180. Tickets are $30 for adults,
$20 for children under 12. Tickets will be on sale after
all Masses. For further information or to order tickets,
please call Steve Surjaputra at 661-753-3326.
Let’s show that
LOVE AT OLPH NEVER FAILS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K RUN MARCH 16
This Saturday, March 16, 2013, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor their thirty-third annual 5 kilometer
(3.1 Miles) run. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. in Central
Park in Saugus. The race will be run entirely on trails
(original Cross-country course) in park property. Race
entry forms are available in the Runners Lane shoe store
on Bouquet Canyon Road (at Soledad junction) in Santa
Clarita. *RAIN OR SHINE*
Pre-registration cost is $21 or $27. Add $4 on race
day. Entry fees are reduced for youths 17 and under.
There will be 22 age group divisions with awards three
deep in each division. Shirts are in limited supply.
Please call Tony Cota at 661-259-8346 for additional information or go to http://www.kofc6016.org/
downloads/StPatricksDayRun2013.pdf
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
MON. 7:00 am 8:15 am TUE. 7:00 am 8:15 am WED. 7:00 am 8:15 am THUR. 7:00 am 8:15 am FRI. 7:00 am 8:15 am SAT.
8:00 am 4:30 pm SUN. 7:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm -
March 11:
Theresa Kim †
Ed Benesh
March 12:
Theresa Kim †
Mr. Montes †
March 13:
Theresa Kim †
Joshua Miranda †
March 14:
Holy Souls in Purgatory †
Maria Kim and Christopher & Rose Go
March 15:
Joan Hedges †
Matilde and Teresita Aguiluz †
March 16:
Segunda Paragas
Brittney Brandon Dean
March 17:
Remedios Lantin and Florencio Elchico †
Gorgonia and Maximo Buendia †
Val Verde
Pro Populo
Jose Lim †
Verna Huber †
James Owen
Maria del Carmen Luna & Luis Gonzalez †
Magdalena Gomez
Pro Populo
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES
FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS
Are you expecting a baby? Have you
thought about planning your baby’s Baptism? Have you any children you want baptized?
The next Pre-Baptism class will be on:
Friday, March 22nd, in the Junipero Serra Room in
the new Pastoral Center.
Pre-Baptism Classes are usually offered on the 4th Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please stop
by the parish office to obtain the necessary forms that
are required for each person attending the class. Two
months notice is requested for Baptism. You must have
the yellow Baptismal Registration form stamped with
the parish seal for admission to the Sacrament of Baptism. Baptisms are scheduled by appointment only. For
further information, please call the parish office at 2592276.
For information concerning Baptism in Spanish, please
call the Dominican Sisters at 661-259-2276.
Last month approximately 330 children
in our English and Spanish programs received their First Reconciliation. May God
continue to bless them as they continue to prepare for
their First Holy Communion in May.
The Religious Education Office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Our new 12-week study, Pillar l: The Creed, is now under way. We have 69 adults enrolled and we are so excited. Please watch the bulletin in the coming weeks for
our new adult faith study opportunities. For information
please call Connie Viner at 253-1001 or Dana Couso at
259-4266.
Interested in joining a Catholic Book Club? The Book
Club meets once a month. Come and enjoy lively discussions and wonderful fellowship. Contact Darlene
Sustento at [email protected]
HOMEMADE IRISH SODA BREAD
The ladies of the St. Joan Women’s Guild
are selling homemade Irish soda bread TODAY. Stop by the garage after Mass to take
home this delicious treat in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. A small loaf is $5, a medium is
$8 and a large loaf is $10.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
Next weekend we will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic
agencies benefiting millions of vulnerable, displaced, and impoverished
families and individuals
around the world. From
direct humanitarian service to helping victims of
human trafficking and
working to reunify families, the funds from this
collection make a real difference in lives across the
globe. Please support the Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise.
NEW ALTAR SERVER CLASS!!
There will be a class for new Altar Servers beginning on
March 11th through March 14th, Monday
– Thursday. It will be held in the church
from 4:00 — 5:30 p.m. You must be able
to attend all 4 classes. Please call the parish office to confirm your attendance, 661259-2276.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 16 & 17
EASTER 2013
CONFESSIONS — Wednesday, March 20
Parish Penance Service (Bilingual)…………...7:00 p.m.
Mass Time
Altar Servers
Eucharistic
Ministers
Lectors
Sat 8am
Ryan B.
Aiden B.
Sat 4:30pm
Amanda F.
Jonathan F.
Jeanne F.
Kevin F.
Kathryn K.
Tom S.
Nilda A.
Denice T.
Barbara T.
Michelle S.
Niko A.
Rory H.
Nathaniel M.
Ryan M.
Teresa A.
Roger H.
Bob M.
Rick M.
Barbara M.
Warren M.
Alice S.
Warren M.
DJ R.
Sun. 8:30
Danny G.
Sarah G.
Rebecca A.
Charlotte K.
Ray K.
Tina B.
Lisa C.
Ken C.
Mike C.
Mary P.
Donna G.
Pinky P.
Aya B.
Sun. 10am
Aiden B.
Julia H.
Patrick H.
Greg A.
Mary K.
Michele L.
Angelee L.
Jeana R.
Ming R.
Anthony W.
Mary S.
Jamie W.
Anna R.
Gloria M-F
Sun. 11:30
Paolo A.
Benjamin H.
Jonny P.
Aaron R.
Lourdes O.
Mary H.
Jesus H.
Gina I.
Levita H.
Katherine R.
Ian T.
Connie V.
Sun 4pm
Janelle G.
Kendall E.
Mackenna B.
Bill J.
Donna J.
Nicole M.
Myrna C.
Carmen C.
Yasmin S.
Francis U.
Megan S.
Chris N.
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY — March 24
Regular Sunday services. Blessing and distribution
of Palms at all Sunday Masses.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY
Masses………………………………7:00 and 8:15 a.m.
Sun. 7am
HOLY THURSDAY — March 28
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
in English - 6:00 p.m…………..…...Spanish - 8:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY — March 29
The Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord,
Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion
in English - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
in Spanish - 7:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY — March 30
Easter Vigil Liturgy (Bilingual)………………7:00 p.m.
Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation will be
conferred during the liturgy.
EASTER — March 31
Masses in English:
Church…..7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Hall & Center………………….…..8:45 & 10:15 a.m.
Castaic………………….………….…...….10:30 a.m.
Masses in Spanish: Church..…..….….1:00 & 5:30 p.m.
Val Verde.……….……...9:00 a.m.
Please be aware that the facilities for services on Easter
fill to capacity early. Mass will begin as each facility is
filled to capacity.
PENANCE SERVICES
Our parish will have our Lenten Penance Service on
Wednesday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m. If
you are not able to attend that evening, you
are invited to visit one of our neighboring
parishes for their Penance Services. St.
Kateri Church will hold their Penance Service on Tuesday, March 19th, and St.
Clare Church will hold theirs on Thursday, March 21st.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Everyone is invited to join the OLPH
School students for the Stations of the
Cross in the church at 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. We will also have Stations of the
Cross with Benediction in the church on
Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in English and at 7:00
p.m. in Spanish.
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THE YEAR OF FAITH
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, which came into
effect in 1992, is divided into four major parts: The Profession of Faith (26-1065), The Celebration of the Christian Mystery (1066-1690), Life in Christ (1691-2557),
and Christian Prayer (2558-2865). The numbers following each of the parts are the numbered
paragraphs that relate to those parts. As
you can see the first part, which is dedicated to the Profession of Faith, is the
largest part, and rightly so because our
faith is what unites us and is based upon a
relationship with God.
In the following weeks we will explore the Profession of
Faith. What exactly do we say that we believe? But a
more challenging personal question is: Do I as an individual believe what we, the Church, say we believe?
Take a look at both the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene
Creed and ask yourself these questions. After all, this is
the Year of Faith!
10TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
Sponsored by the Van Nuys Chapter of the Knights of
Columbus, all are invited to join the walk on Ventura
Boulevard in support of choosing life. The walk will
begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th, at St. Cyril
of Jerusalem Catholic Church, 15520 Ventura Blvd. in
Encino. This 2 mile walk and is a part of a “Celebration
of Life’ that starts with an opening prayer. Walkers will
return to St Cyril’s Church for a closing prayer at 11:30
a.m. Funds raised will be used to help the Pregnancy
Counseling Centers and other pro-life activities. The
walk is family friendly and inclusive to all faiths.
Monday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:4354
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:116
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
Please remember in your prayers all of the seriously ill or
deceased members of our parish, for whom we
pray at Sunday Mass. Please call the parish
office on Monday to include a name for the following weekend’s bulletin.
FOR THE SICK:
Dory Deme Aase
Marie Abernethy
Varooge Abrahamian
Jeanette Aday
Pier Angelo Alberto
Zae Alcedo
Mike Allen
Maria Alverez
Peter and Rosie
Ambrose
Don Anderson
Michael Arevalo
Alberto Arguelles
Nicolas Arrriaga
Gladys Atalicki
Malvina Bang
Oscar Barreto
Ed Benesh
Carlos Benevides
Ruth Berardino
Gail Berkery
Christina Boags
Richard Bolger
Danny Buen
Alice Buitron
Victor Carreon
Virginia Carter
Victor Castro
Jim Chamberlain
Deborah Collins
William Corbett
Mario Cumpas
Jobel de Alday
Juan De La Rosa
Margaret Derenia
Vicky Eckert
Esperanza Elias
Rose Engerran
Ruth Ereth
William Evans
Michael Fahn
John Festa
Jerry Fetter
Gloria Forte
Tracy Fritz
Fred Fujan
Justin Garcia
Tony Giordano
John Girard
Abel Gonzalez
Diana Gonzalez
Rachael Gotto
Jerry Greenblatt
Harold Guejaro
Jovelina Guerra
Cathy Mihm
Hamilton
Walt Hampton
Mary Ann Harris
Brenda Hernández
Rosanne Hochaesang
Carol Hohl
Pat Ignacio
Jessica
Ed Jirele
Alyssa Joiner
Dora Maria Juarez
Bill Judge
Ree Kelley
Allison Labios
Desirae Lindley
Pedro Lopez
Ilker Loza
Don MacAdam
Armand Manent Sr.
Doug & Jan Maxey
Kimberly Meyer
Richard Mirana
Felipe Monserrat
Nancy Moon
Marisela Morales
Margaret Newland
Navarro
Trinka Ossoria
Sophia Pagayon
Juanito Pascual
Michael Patti
Alberto Penaranda
Isaac Pfeifer
Alejandro Pineda
Emilee Pozada
Valerie Proni
Hortencia Ramirez
Gabriel Razo
Joel Regalado
Ahtziri Resendiz
Christina Reyes
Susan Riley
Lynn Rivera
Pat Robbie
Fatima and Helen
Rojas
Jesse Romero
Mary Rosenast
Doris Schonert
Gloria Schwindler
Anton Sisante
Antonia Soto
Jeanne Spencer
Ben Spring
Julian Steel
Juanita Stockstill
Kathy Sturkey
Francisco Tan
Susie Tapia
Robert Thompson
Barbara Torpin
Cici Truon
Mary Tumilty
Richard Tumilty
Nikita Tuyat
Priscilla Vasquez
Magdalena Vega
Pauline Yanchura
Basilio Zamora
Eileen Zamora
Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in
your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick
brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed. Strengthen
their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul.
Amen.
FOR THE DECEASED:
Verna Huber
God, our shelter and our strength, you
listen in love to the cry of your people,
hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of
redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
During the weeks of Lent, the "Elect" will wear a brown robe as they prepare for baptism. The brown robe is a
visual to set the unbaptized apart from the baptized community. The brown robe symbolizes "original sin" which we
are all born into as we enter this world. The brown robe of sin will be exchanged for the white robe of sanctifying
grace in baptism at the Easter Vigil.
On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent, our Elect will be celebrating rites during the period of Purification
and Enlightenment. These rites are the Scrutinies. Each is a rite of exorcism. The Scrutinies are for self searching and
repentance. Their purpose is to heal all that is weak, defective or sinful in the hearts of the Elect. They also bring out
and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. The Scrutinies deliver the Elect from the power of sin and protect
them against temptation, giving them strength in Christ who is the way, the truth and the life.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND MINISTRIES
ACCW: Mary McCormick……………….…...….259-8661
ADORATION on Fridays - Imbred Reyes……….294-8533
ALTAR SERVERS: Gloria Regan…………....…259-2276
ANNULMENT MINISTRY OF HEALING:
Chuck Sternberg & Stacy Geere………….……...253-3529
BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF MINISTRY:
Parish Office……………………………………..259-2276
BIBLE STUDY:
Connie Viner (Tue. 7:30 p.m.)…………...……......253-1001
BOY SCOUTS: Jocelyn Reyes…………..………367-6455
CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP:
Ken Kolt…….……………………………..……..296-9005
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION (CWO):
Cindy Morris..…………………….....……...818-256-0108
CHOIRS:
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Loretta Reust…….…..254-7235
CHOIR (S.A.T.B.): Jo Ann Smith……...…...….296-8314
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR:
Sharyl Fullmer…………………………………....259-1280
SPANISH CHOIRS:
(CORO — SALVACIÓN):
Lucky Cruz ……………………………………..305-8754
(CORO — GETSEMANI):
Diana y Eduardo Aguilar, Alex Santiago…...…476-9287
(CHILDREN AND TEENS):
Ruben Chavarin……...........................................259-5086
TEEN CHOIR: Cheryl McClure……...…...…...288-1072
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE:
Greg Simons……………………….……………..254-5211
CO-WORKERS FOR MOTHER TERESA:
Dick Karl……………………………………..…..255-5049
DETENTION MINISTRY:
Art Brown…………………………………….......254-4642
DIVINE MERCY: Pete & Vi Aquino………...…607-5591
EL SHADDAI PRAYER GROUP:
Pinky Padre………………………………….213-210-5012
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL:
Margarita & Gabriel Razo ……………………….714-7942
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Gloria Regan..…259-2276
FAMILY PROMISE:
Ann Pfeifer.............................................................255-6123
FILIPINO MINISTRY:
Marilou Resella…..................................................297-9711
FINANCE COUNCIL:
Tom Schultz, Chairman…….……...…….…….....255-8349
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY:
Jesus Mendoza, Latino Health ……………….....255-1232
Marirose Medina, Parish Nurse…………..……....388-4801
HelpOurMarriage.Org:
Mike & Kelly Remington…………………...…....257-1044
HOME EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Gloria Regan……………….……………………...259-2276
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Robert Stojkovic…..……………………...…..…...297-0776
LECTORS: Patricia Boog………………………..255-3513
LITTLE CHURCH: Kelly Zancanaro…….…..…645-4268
MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Gloria Regan.....259-2276
ORGANIST: Julie Lawson…………………...…..713-1932
PRAYER GROUP (SPANISH):
Guillermo Lopez….….…………………...….....…424-9048
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Sister Olivia Gutierrez, O.P.…........……….....259-2276 x663
RCIA: Wendy Lucas……………………...…...…..775-9818
SEMILLA DEL REINO:
Genaro Cruz……………………………………….607-6175
SEPARATED, DIVORCED, & WIDOWED
SUPPORT GROUP:
Bob………..…………………………………..…..255-1452
Dottie…………………………………….……..…259-9448
SPANISH ADULT CONFIRMATION:
Patricia Ruelas………………………………….....297-3562
SPANISH CONFIRMATION:
Martha Chavarin…………………………………..259-5086
SPANISH PASTORAL MINISTRY:
Sister Olivia Gutierrez, O.P.…......……….....259-2276 x663
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEAF:
St. Clare’s CCD Office…………………………....252-6950
ST. JOAN WOMEN’S GUILD: Marie Cruz…….291-1447
ST. FRANCIS COUNSELING CENTER:
Jane Teola, Psy..D……………………………...…294-2880
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:…………..259-5470
For Pick-Up.…………………………….…....800-974-3571
USHERS/HOSPITALITY MINISTERS:
Greg Augusta……………………………………...259-2276
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
Religious Education Office………......……….…..259-4266
WEDDING HOSTESS:
Barbara Sumner…………………………………...255-2500
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TIME TO PLAN SUMMER FUN
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun summer camp
intended to bring families together by providing well
tested and proven fun activities that have Christ as the
center. All activities are meant to enhance knowledge
about God while taking a break from traditional
“school” teaching, instead take a “vacation”! With help
from volunteers, our church campus is transformed into
colorful FUN areas. Adults lead activity stations. High
School teens lead campers from station to station. Jr.
High students learn behind the scene roles of running a
camp. “Campers”, kids in pre-school through 6th grade
experience “hands on” life enhancing activities in a safe,
fun, sometimes wet, happy setting filled with lots of opportunities to break out into song and dance.
Vacation Bible School is
held in the morning, at
OLPH, the 3rd week in
July. Campers wear special t-shirts and receive a
camp CD of theme music, plus 3 solid hours of
engaging activities with
GOD, and all His wonder, as the main attraction. OLPH
encourages families to consider making VBS a priority
when making summer plans. The whole family can
“vacation” close to home. Schedule OLPH VBS for this
summer and experience a fun week!
VBS is currently accepting adult volunteers for camp
administration roles and station leaders, training provided. Please contact the Religious Ed. Office or call
Liz Lewallyn 661-993-4050 for more information.
Summer planning has begun, step up and join the team!
Summer 2013 dates: July 15 ― 19th
GET HOOKED ON ST. CLARE’S FISH FRIES!
St. Clare’s 35th Annual Lenten Fish Fries will be held
Fridays - March 15th and 22nd.
Dinner is served from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Menu: Beer Battered Alaskan Cod,
Rice Pilaf or French Fries, Coleslaw,
Rolls, Coffee, Tea or Milk.
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March 10, 2013
CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
THE REDISCOVERY OF FAITH
The Celebration of the Word is part of the parish plan
for the New Evangelization in the Year of Faith.
Are you looking for a time to:
✣ Find a deeper meaning of life?
✣ Read, reflect, and pray with the Scriptures?
✣ Have a closer friendship with God and other
parishioners?
1. The Celebration of the Word of God helps us to rediscover our faith.
2. This is a new opportunity for parishioners to listen
even more to the Word of God to become better
Catholics and better people.
3. Celebration of the Word of God is a time of retreat
for a personal encounter of Jesus Christ.
Join us every Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center.
Everybody is welcome!
ACCW ANNUAL DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Why not consider attending this ACCW event? You
will find it comforting and inspirational, an excellent
way to refresh your spirit. This year's "Day of Recollection," sponsored by the North San Fernando District
of the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic
Women, will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at
the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lancaster. Fr. Francis
Benedict, OSB, Abbot Emeritus of St. Andrews Abbey
will be our speaker and Mass celebrant. Cost for the
day, which includes lunch, is $25. Please contact Mary
McCormick for reservations no later than March 14th.
Carpooling is available. We hope to see you there.
DID YOU KNOW?
CHARTER FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN &
YOUNG PEOPLE MARKS 10 YEARS
2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation
of the US Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter contains practical
and pastoral steps that address allegations of sexual
abuse, prevent future abuse, and help abuse victims
through the healing process. Over the past decade, more
than 100,000 adults and children have undergone abuse
awareness and prevention sessions in archdiocesan parishes and schools. More than 5,000 VIRTUS® sessions
have been conducted, making access to this important
training easily available. Additionally, the archdiocese
continues to be one of the largest private organizations
in California to fingerprint employees and volunteers
(more than 100,000 to date) who work with our children.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
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RETIRO DE DESIERTO
Invitamos a todos los que deseen participar el día 16 de
Marzo de 9:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. en el retiro de Desierto
Cuaresmal que tendremos. Es una oportunidad para irnos
preparando a vivir la semana Santa. Será en el Lago de
Castaic.
Requisitos:
 Ser mayores de 16 años.
 Tener disponibilidad para encontrarse con Cristo en un
espacio de silencio.
 Traer Biblia, lápiz y cuaderno.
 Lonche.
 Registrarse antes de esta fecha con las hermanas.
COORDINADORES
El día 12 de Marzo tenemos la reunión de coordinadores a
las 7:00 p.m. en el salón de conferencias 1.
Recuerden por favor traer el Documento de estudio.
VIA CRUCIS
Tendremos el Vía Crucis en la Iglesia los viernes después
de la Bendición. Vía Crucis en inglés será a las 6:00 p.m., y
en español a las 7:00 p.m. Estan todos invitados a rezar el
vía crucis con los estudiantes de OLPH a las 2:00 p.m. todos los viernes.
PLAN PASTORAL PARROQUIAL
Nuestra Parroquia del Perpetuo Socorro, está ahora poniendo en práctica lo que hemos escrito en nuestro Plan Pastoral Parroquial, por lo que atendiendo al Pilar #4 Servicio,
la visión 2, meta #3 que nos invita a mantener informada
sobre cuestiones espirituales, sociales y morales; compartimos contigo esta información importante:
Hoy compartimos una segunda parte de información sobre
cómo detectar la violencia en el noviazgo. Situación que
moralmente está afectando a un buen número de jóvenes
hoy en día.
Señales que viven violencia en el noviazgo:
Si el novio o la novia:
 Controla a donde va
 Contrala con quien se junta o platica.
 Invade sus espacios personales, vigilando continuamente.
 Amenaza para obtener lo que quiere.
 Quiere cambiar lo que a ti te gusta.
 Se enoja y deja de hablar por un largo tiempo.
 Revisa sus pertenecías (bolsa, celular, correo electrónico, etc.)
 Sin consentimiento toca o besa a su pareja.
 Agresión física (no necesariamente grave, puede ser
jalones, pellizcos, empujones etc.)
Las consecuencias de vivir un noviazgo con Violencia:
 Con el tiempo, la autoestima se debilita y vienen situaciones difíciles en el ámbito personal.
 Se empieza a dejar de creer en ti misma (o) y permites
que otros te agredan también.
 Se llega a creer que “mereces ser tratad@ así”.
¡Pero eso no es verdad!
 Se podría llegar a pensar que nadie más podrá amarte.
¡Tú puedes y debes aspirar a un Amor verdadero!
Este artículo continuará…
PROGRESO DEL ESTACIONAMIENTO
Y LA CUARESMA.
¡El nuevo estacionamiento está progresando y estará
disponible para su uso a mediados de Marzo! ¡Dios es
bueno! La jardinería se está empezando ahorita. Vamos a
ponernos a pensar en cómo podemos usar el Nuevo estacionamiento, como una manera de realizar nuestra
promesa de Cuaresma de las 40 obras de bondad. Empieza
a Imaginarte usando el nuevo estacionamiento. Vamos
siendo amables con los negocios cercanos que graciosamente nos han permitido estacionarnos cerca de ellos. En
vez de estacionarte en el mismo lugar al que ya estás acostumbrado alrededor de estos negocios, has planes de usar el
nuevo lote. Míralo en tu imaginación primero. Luego,
hazlo posible cuando el estacionamiento este abierto.
Solo otro pensamiento para la Cuaresma. Una de tus
40 obras de bondad.
Lunes:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b;
Jn 4:43-54
Martes:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14,
17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Jueves:
Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Viernes:
Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Sábado:
Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Fil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11
Lecturas alternativas (Año A):
Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11;
Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
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March 10, 2013
VAL VERDE
Compartimos algunas actividades que se tendrán durante este tiempo en la comunidad. Esperamos que todos puedan participar.
Grupo de oración: Todos los viernes a las 7:00 p.m. en el
Salón comunitario.
Martes 12 de Marzo: Reunión con lectores a las 7:00 p.m.
en casa de Hortensia Ramírez.
Miércoles 13 de Marzo: Clase de Cristología en casa de
Esperanza Dollman.
Del 18-21 Semana de pláticas Cuaresmales.
Viernes 22 de Marzo, presentación de la Obra ¿Quién lo
mató?
GUADALUPANOS
A todos los miembros del grupo Guadalupano les recordamos que el día 13 tenemos nuestra reunión de formación.
Para información sobre el lugar de reunión comuníquense
por favor con Jesús Mendoza.
¿SABE USED?
EL ESTATUTO PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE NIÑOS Y
JÓVENES CUMPLE 10 AÑOS
En el 2012 se conmemoro el decimo aniversario de la
implementación del Estatuto adoptado por los Obispos de
los Estados Unidos para la protección de niños y
jóvenes.
Es Estatuto contiene medidas prácticas y
pastorales con relación a los casos de abuso sexual; sobre
cómo prevenir futuros abusos y como ayudar a las víctimas
de abuso durante el proceso de sanación. Durante la última
década, más de 100,000 adultos y niños en nuestras
parroquias y escuelas han participado en los programas
para la concientización y prevención sobre el abuso sexual.
Se han realizado más de 5 mil sesiones de VIRTUS®,
poniendo este importante entrenamiento al alcance de
todos. Además, la Arquidiócesis sigue siendo una de las
más grandes organizaciones privadas en California que
registra las huellas digitales de empleados y voluntarios
(hasta la fecha más de 100,000) que trabajan con niños.
PASOS
El tema de la primera lectura de hoy es el
cumplimiento. La caminata de cuarenta años de los
israelitas ha terminado, ahora establecen su campamento en
la Tierra Prometida y celebran la Pascua. El maná que los
ha sostenido en el desierto cesa; de ahora en adelante
tendrán que comer del producto de la tierra. Nuestra
Eucaristía –el maná de nuestra jornada– terminará cuando
entremos al cielo.
Pablo, en la segunda lectura, habla de cambio. Lo viejo
ha terminado: todo es
n u e v o .
L a
reconciliación se ha
logrado en Cristo. El
mensaje tiene que ser
proclamado en todo
lugar
por
los
embajadores
de
Cristo.
Cristo nos dio la
hermosa parábola del
hijo pródigo para
responder a la crítica
de los fariseos: “Este
hombre recibe a los
pecadores y come con ellos”. Jesús nos cuenta la historia no
para ilustrar algún vago ideal humano sobre la tolerancia y la
aceptación. Él quiere que identifiquemos al padre con Dios –
un Dios que se sale de las reglas, de las leyes y del sentido
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Las pláticas pre bautismales constan de
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días serán variables.
Durante este tiempo serán: 14 & 21 de Marzo
en Salón Conferencias #1, 7:00 p.m.
UNOS TALLERES DE ORACIÓN
El ministerio Hispano de Saint Kateri está teniendo unos
talleres de oración con duración de 16 semanas los Jueves
de 9:00 ha 11:30 a.m. en el salón #2 de Saint Kateri están
todos invitados. Para más información visite http://
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No contamos con cuidado de niños por lo que te pedimos
busques con anticipación quien lo pueda hacer en tu casa.
Los bautismos son cada primero y segundo Sábado del
mes.
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