JULY 3, 2016 Reflection - Saint Anthony Catholic Church in El

JULY 3, 2016 Reflection - Saint Anthony Catholic Church in El

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 3, 2016
Reflection
“Nothing is lost by peace…Jesus brings us peace and
leaves us peace” (Pius XII). On this Sunday the Church
draws our attention to the need, and importance of peace
in our world. Also reminds us that Christ is the source of
our peace.
One of humankind’s natural desire is to live a peaceful life. Ordinarily one would expect that with all the scientific discoveries and inventions in our world, that humanity would enjoy more peace and harmony. Unfortunately, it has not been so. This is because peace comes
from God. So it must be appreciated, nurtured, and preserved.
In the first reading of today, God in his infinite goodness offers us peace: “Now towards her I send overflowing
peace like a river.” When we allow this peace to flow into
our hearts and guide our lives, we become fulfilled, satisfied, and our communities and entire world becomes a
wonderful place. We are therefore called to be dispensers
and agent of this peace. It must flow from, and through us
to others.
Unfortunately, most of us today have lost the mark
by assuming that peace comes from material or physical
wealth. That is, how many cars, houses, how much cloths,
or even how much money that one has in his or her account. According to Jürgen Moltmann: “Peace is the
blessed joy of a successful life. It is the fullness of life in
the presence of the living God. It is the fullness of life in
the mutual love of human beings. It is the fullness of life in
the community of creation with all other creatures.” This
can only flow from Jesus Christ the Prince of peace.
In the second reading, Paul prays for peace and
mercy on all who follow God’s will: “Peace and mercy to
all who follow this rule, who form the Israel of
God.” This means that peace comes to our hearts, homes,
communities, societies and world only when we work in
harmony with the will of God. It comes to all who bear the
marks of Christ as Paul did. So, we must make room for
peace for our joy to be complete in Christ.
Today’s gospel acclamation is a prayer from Paul:
“May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts!” It therefore
suffices to note that the absence of peace in any heart, family, community, society, or nation leaves it devastated.
Peace advances our communities. Any community that welcomes peace, welcomes an opportunity for both spiritual
and material prosperity.
In today’s gospel, Jesus equips us with the message we
must bring to our world: “Peace be with this house.” It is a
gift we must offer to our world. Jesus knows very well that
this is what our world needs most, and he is ever ready to let
us have it. With the peace that Christ offers us, we must be
ready to transform our world from the culture of war and
hatred to a culture of peace. He invites us to be instruments
of His peace. Peace be with you.
-Fr. Njoku
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Mass Times
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am
Tuesday & Thursday
12:10 pm
Saturday
8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am,10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday (Spanish)
12 Noon
Monday - Thursday
Latin Mass
Saturday
8:30 am & 3:30 pm
Weekdays 30 minutes before Mass time or by appointment
Second & Fifth Sunday of the month
1:30pm
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Parish Center Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
By appointment only
Confessions
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July 3, 2016
WEEKLY CALENDAR
May I never boast except in
the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
- Galatians 6:14
RCIA/Adult Formation
If you desire to be baptized in the Catholic Faith join us
every Thursday at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. RCIA is a
two year program for anyone over 18 years old who has
not been baptized and would like to be baptized. Our program is also opened to any adult who has not yet received
First Holy Communion or Confirmation or if you would just
like more information on your faith. For information or to
register, please call Tim Rodrick, OP at the parish office.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Our parish office and Adoration Chapel
will be closed tomorrow, Monday July 4th.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Save the Date! St. Anthony Fiesta
Sunday, October 9 2016
We are seeking volunteers to form the committee for
our next Fiesta. Have you ever thought about volunteering? We'd love to have your help! If you would
like to be part of the Fiesta Committee please contact
our parish center.
Marian Retreat and 40 Hours Adoration
Come refresh your souls with words of comfort from our
Blessed Mother. Please save the date for our 2nd Annual
Marian Retreat scheduled for Saturday, August 13th in the
Parish Hall. More information to follow.
Sunday, July 3rd
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Parish Enhancement Second Collection
8:30 am Religious Education Summer Session - Rm 2
Monday, July 4th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Closed
Happy Independence Day
NO Bible Study
Tuesday, July 5th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
11:35 Confessions
12:10 pm Mid-day Mass
1:15 pm Catholic Movie - Parish Center
6:30 pm Legion of Mary - Parish Center
7:00 pm Latin Choir Rehearsal - Church
Wednesday, July 6th
Parish Office and Adoration Chapel Open
Thursday, July 7th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
11:35 am Confessions
12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass
6:30 pm Holy Hour for Priests – Church
7:00 pm RCIA/Adult Faith Formation - Parish Center
7:00 pm Pre-Baptism class (English) - Parish Center
7:30 pm Grupo Hispano - Church
Friday, July 8th
Adoration Chapel & Parish Center Closed
7:30 am Confession - Church
Saturday, July 9th
Confessions after the morning Mass
10:00 am Baptism (English) - Church
11:00 am Choir Rehearsal - Parish Center
3:30 pm Confessions - Church
St. Anthony Church
215 Lomita St., El Segundo CA 90245
(310) 322-4392
Fax: (310) 322-0797
www.stanthonyes.com
Visit us on Facebook
Safeguarding the Children: Joan Viena (213) 637-7227
Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650
Archdiocesan Vocation Director: Rev. Stephen Davoren (213) 637-7755
Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria
Priest in residence: Rev. Joseph Kennedy
(ext. 441)
(ext.212)
Director of Religious Education:
Mr. Timothy K. Rodrick, O.P.
(ext. 444)
Youth Minister:
Pastoral Council Chairperson: Ricky Labayen
Finance Council Chairperson: David Bohline
School: Sylvia Kawjaree, Principal
(310) 322-4218 (ext. 110)
Preschool: Rose Aguayo, Director
(ext. 329)
Business Manager : Abner Espanola
(ext. 442)
Secretary: Elizabeth Swenson
(ext. 440)
Office Assistant: Mary Baum & Gemma Flores
(310) 416-1477
(ext. 440)
Maintenance: George Cadena
(ext. 440)
School Secretary: Gabby Cetl
(ext. 111)
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St. Anthony Church
Mission Statement:
We the St. Anthony community, blessed with diversity
in culture and traditions, unite ourselves to the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We commit
ourselves to live out the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ through prayer, service, and actions.
SATURDAY
8:00 am
5:00 pm
July 2
Bernard & Peter Maduko (D)
-Fr. Joseph K.
Dorothy & Anthony Lento (D) and
Enrique Clemente (D)
-Fr. George
The Voice of the Lord
What is more delightful than the voice of the Lord calling us?
- St. Benedict
SUNDAY
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
July 3
Pauline Pacheco Anaya (D)
-Fr. Joseph K.
James & Mailin Collis (PI)
- Fr. Robert
For all Parishioners
- Fr. Robert
Fr. Morrisey & Fr. Sprowski (D) -Fr. Sebastian
Monthly Financial Report
MONDAY
8:00 am
St. Anthony Church is committed to financial transparency as part of our effort to be careful stewards of the
resources provided by our generous parishioners.
Below is our May 2016 Financial Report.
July 4
Holy Souls in Purgatory and
Stephen Angell (D)
TUESDAY
12:10 pm
July 5
Pauline Walker (PI)
May 2016 Income:
Collections
Sun/Sat Collections
Online Giving
$28,276
$25,344
$ 2,932
Sacraments
Fundraising
Property Rental
Restricted (Rel Ed /Confrm/Scrip)
Total Income
May 2016 Expenses:
Operating
Archdiocese Assessment
Insurance
Utilities
Rectory Expense
Church Supplies/Etc
Salaries/Benefits
Salaries
Health Insurance
Other Expenses
$ 1,268
$ 1.886
$
$ 2,801
$34,231
July 8
All Souls in Purgatory and
Louise Harper (D)
SATURDAY
8:00 am
July 9
Augusto Vasquez (D)
Violeta de Turner (D)
-Fr. Robert
In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony -Fr. Sebastian
$21,918
$17,292
$ 4,626
$
378
$4,750
$ —$4,750
($4,455)
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“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce
then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new wine your vat will
overflow”
Proverbs 3:9-10
Our sincerest gratitude for your generosity and continued support to St. Anthony Church.
Business Manager
FRIDAY
8:00 am
$21,140
Parish Enhancements
Collections
Expenses
Net Income (Loss)
Abner B. Espanola
July 7
Carol Michaels (D) and
Alejandro Duran (D)
$ 4,280
$ 2,557
$ 2,604
$ 1,855
$ 9,844
$43,436
($9,205)
God bless you,
THURSDAY
12:10 pm
5:00 pm
Total Expenses
Net Income/(Loss)
Total Net Income (Loss)
WEDNESDAY July 6
8:00 am
Manuel and Alma Au (PI)
Please Pray
Soledad Barba, Philip Berretta, Rosalinda Banzon, Tom
Blum, Mary Baum, Ellen Brandlin, Shirley Caldwell,
Teresa Calderon, Eva Canales, Lois Chavez, Valerie
Carpio, Jemima Carter, Teresita Clemente, Dylan and
Dorothy Doukakis, Betty Domschot, Rosie Dunne, Juan
Antonio Duran, Howard & Cora Fausto, Julie Fish, Rose
Garcia, Rose Gibilterra, John Goodreau, Joe & Don
Guzman, Townsend Hale, Margaret Hoff, Dorothy Hoover, Debbie Kloman, Margaret Kriens, John Kozlowski,
Michalina Kubek, Ed Lewis, Alice Lipinski, Ken Lockwood, Rosalina & Pedro Martinez, Majella McIntyre, Cecil McAllister, Michelle McManus, Shirley Merrill, Carolyn
Neustrom, Ben Ramos, Josefina Rigalva, Baby Rose,
Juan Sanchez, John Snyder, Anne Schuman, Kenneth
Steffan, Maralyn Swenson, Keith Storm, Jack Stewart,
Eva Lily Valdez, Elena Victoria, Elizabeth Webster,
Christopher Wheeler, Pennye Wilder, Christie Wood, Nik
Woods.
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St. Anthony
NEWS FROM ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL
 St. Anthony School is now enrolling
students for grades K – 8th for the upcoming
2016-17 School Year! Applications are available in the school office.
 St. Anthony has an exciting, full-day
Summer Program filled with academics, enrichment,
and fun activities students will enjoy! Full daycare is
also available. Sign up while space is still available. All
students are welcome!
 Our Kindergarten Readiness Program will be offered once again! Information and enrollment forms are
available in the school office.
Tuition rate for parishioners is offer!
Ongoing CASE Collection
St. Anthony Church continue its an ongoing CASE Drive. CASE (Community
Alliance to Support and Empower)
serves the need of those in need within
our community. At this time, CASE is
helping 48 families and children who
reside in El Segundo. Items needed in
their food pantry during lent include:
canned foods (chicken and tuna), canned soups, spaghetti sauce, pasta, canned fruits, paper goods, toilet
paper, napkins, kitchen paper towels, toothpaste, soap,
tissues/Kleenex, and cleaning supplies, liquid dishwashing, laundry detergent, Comet, Lysol, etc....Bins
for your donated items can be found at the entrance
of the Church. Thank you in advance for your help and
commitment to the families in our community.
National Needs Combined Collection
Weekend of July 10th
There will be a second collection on July 9th & 10th
for the National Needs Combined, your generosity:
 Makes it possible for us to strengthening Catholic
faith values and education through The Catholic
Communication Campaign’s television, radio, and
print messages.
 Helps support some of the poorest dioceses in the
country that depend on annual collections. Through
vital evangelization programs, the Black and Indian
Home Mission provides aid to some of the neediest
African American and Native American communities.
 Strengthens the Church at home, and helps to provide basic resources and services to needy ethnic
communities in scattered and isolated areas though
the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
Envelopes for this collection may be found at the
entrance to the Church. Thanks for your generosity.
July 3, 2016
News from the Office of Respect Life
Pregnancy Help Center
“In time when I was scared and confused, you
made me feel cared about. I don’t know what
I would have done without you. This child is
such a blessing.”
Pregnancy Help Center
(310) 787-4357 - 24-hour help line
Did You Know?
Parents should avoid lecturing and
start talking
Lecturing teenagers may feel like the right
path to take, especially if they are starting
to develop bad habits or make poor choices, but lecturing is usually the least effective way to get your message across. Children tend to see lectures as condescending and abstract, and this detracts from the wisdom and advice you are trying to provide. Instead of
lecturing, try to engage your child in calm, open conversation that addresses the issue while allowing you
both to talk about what’s going on. For more tips and a
copy of the VIRTUS® article “Communication Tip No.
11: Why Lecturing Doesn’t Work,” email [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227.
News from the Office of Religious Education
Religious Education Registration
Our registration for our Religious Education Program for continuing and new students: Pre-school - 8th grade for the next
year 2016-2017 has already started it.
Please stop by the Parish center to pick
up a registration package.
NEW Religious Education Summer Classes
We will offer Summer Classes every Sunday from
8:30am - 9:45am for all students in Grades 1 - 3. Drop
In’s welcome for only $5 per class.
Vacation Bible School - August 1st - August 5th
Is a fun-filled program to connect with the children and
families in their communities. Sessions are 9am to
12pm in the parish hall. Cost is $25 per child.
Teen Confirmation
Our Confirmation Program is a two year
program that assists in the development of
teenagers into mature, responsible,
Catholic adults, ready to live their faith in
the world.
Registration for next Year’s Teen Confirmation is now
open at: stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com
All candidates must be enrolled in high school in September 2016.
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Mensaje para Reflexionar
ENCONTRARSE CON CRISTO
Una vez un amigo me dijo que él vive cada día
de su vida en busca de alguna oportunidad de encontrarse con el Señor. Yo le contesté que así era como yo
también vivía mi vida. Pero un día descubrí lo que él
quería decir exactamente con esa frase. Un buen día
mi amigo tenía algo que hacer en mi vecindario y se
había topado con un muchacho descalzo, que estaba
pidiendo limosna a las personas que salían del supermercado. Mi amigo le dijo al muchacho que iba a hacer
lo que pudiera para conseguirle un par de zapatos y
una muda de ropa limpia. Y, ¿a dónde piensan que se
le ocurrió llevar al muchacho para buscarle zapatos y
ropa? ¡A mi casa! Yo me quedé desconcertado al verlos llegar a mi casa y oír a mi amigo explicándome la
situación. Me dijo que estaba encantado de haber
hallado una oportunidad en este día de encontrarse con
Cristo. Yo no sabía ni qué decir, pero a la vez sentí una
gran humildad al sentir la presencia de Cristo en mi
casa. Fui a mi ropero y vacilé unos momentos mientras
miraba algunas prendas de vestir que no había usado
en algún tiempo. Pero algo dentro de mí me dijo que
fuera a mi armario. Allí saqué mis jeans favoritos, una
camisa bastante nueva con un buen suéter, alguna ropa interior nueva, un par de zapatos y calcetines. El
muchacho entró al baño a cambiarse, y cuando salió su
cara estaba radiante de alegría. Mientras tanto, mi amigo había ido a mi refrigerador y le había preparado una
comida para llevarse. Luego lo llevó a un lugar donde
podría pasar la noche.
Esta experiencia me enseñó mucho sobre lo
que significa ser una persona que procura seguir a
Cristo. Descubrí que para llegar a conocer a Cristo más
y más, tenemos que ser nosotros los que lo busquemos
en las personas con quienes nos encontramos cada día
de nuestras vidas. Hoy el Señor Jesús nos pide que
recemos para que su Padre envíe más trabajadores a
su cosecha. Roguemos para que cada vez más hombres y mujeres tengan el valor de buscar a Cristo en su
vida diaria. Y tal vez algunas de esas personas oirán la
voz del Señor que les llama al ministerio del sacerdocio
o del diaconado.
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La Parroquia de San Antonio
Nuestra Misión:
Nosotros, la comunidad de San Antonio, bendecidos
con diversidad en cultura y tradiciones, nos unimos a
la presencia real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía.
Nos comprometemos a vivir y enseñar la palabra de
nuestro señor Jesucristo por medio de nuestra oración,
servicio y acciones.
Noticias de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa
Padres de Familia,
El formulario de Matricula para el año
2016-17 se encuentra a disposición en el
centro parroquial en horas de oficina o en
la entrada de la Iglesia. Nuestras clases
empiezan el Domingo 11 de Septiembre. Si necesita
mas información llámenos al (310) 322-4392 Ext. 440
Confirmación
Nuestro Programa de confirmación para jóvenes es un
programa de preparación de dos años que ayuda a los
jóvenes a desarrollarse como Católicos responsables y
maduros, listos para vivir su fe en este mundo. Nuestras matriculas para el próximo año ya empezaron.
Por favor diríjase a nuestra pagina web:
Stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com
Colecta Combinada para la
Necesidad Nacional
Compartiendo la Buena Nueva… :
Habrá una segunda colecta el próximo Domingo, 10
de Julio para la Colecta combinada para la necesidad
nacional, su generosidad:

Hace posible que continuemos fortaleciendo la Fé,
los valores y la educación católica por medio de los
mensajes de televisión, radio y prensa de la Campaña de Comunicación Católica.
 Ayuda económicamente a las diócesis en las áreas
más pobres de nuestro país que dependen de colectas anuales. Por medio de programas de evangelización, la Misión para Afro-Americanos e Indígenas Americanos provee asistencia a estas
comunidades.
 Ayuda a asegurar la mejor calidad de educación
católica por medio de programas excepcionales de
becas, investigación y de servicio de la Universidad Católica de América
 Fortalece la Iglesia doméstica y ayuda a proveer
recursos y servicios básicos pastorales a las comunidades más necesitadas en áreas aisladas y esparcidas a través de la Solicitud para las Misiones
Católicas Domésticas.
Sobres para esta colecta se encuentran a la entrada
de la Iglesia. Gracias por su generosidad.