saint margaret mary alacoque - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic

saint margaret mary alacoque - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009: 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT MARGARET
MARY ALACOQUE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
We are Catholic Christians striving to love beyond all boundaries and to continue the mission of Christ..
“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all and
the servant of all.”
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5 PM
Sunday 6:45 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM Español: 12:30 PM, 7 PM
Nursery care for small children 3 and under is offered during the 8 and 9:30 AM Sunday Masses
Monday—Friday 6:30, 8:15 AM, Saturday 8:15 AM only
First Friday6:30, 8:15 AM, 7 PM (followed by 24 hour adoration)
Prayer Services
Rosary Monday—Friday 7 AM and 8:45 AM ; Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM
Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday 7:30 PM (in Church)
Confessions Friday 5-5:30 PM; Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM, 7:30-8:30 PM
25511 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717
[email protected]
(310) 326-3364
http://www.stmargaretmarylomita.org
Fr. Pat’s Message
“See what you just made me do!”
drunken, abusive father beats his young
son or punches his wife, and then utters
the words above-- in effect blaming
them for the abuse they are receiving from him.
The Book of Wisdom in our first Scripture reading
for today’s Mass presents an example of the same
evil thinking-- treating other people as less real
than we are, only seen for what they can do for us
or against us. “Let us beset the just one, because
he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our
doings.…Let us see whether his words be true.…
Let us condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of
him.” Are you ever guilty of this kind of response
when someone points out your faults and sins?
Does anger, embarrassment and jealousy ever
prompt you to lash out at the other person, this
phony righteous judge who tries to tell me what I
should be doing? I suspect that all of us have to
struggle with the tendency to attack anyone who
criticizes us. The greater evil by far, is to turn
around and deliberately inflict injury on the other
person so we can get him or her off our back. Men
tend to use physical violence and direct verbal
abuse. Women poison reputations and friendships
with words and actions that isolate, stigmatize, and
demoralize a person. Instead of saying, “See what
you made me do,” the just person is wise enough to
see and accept that other persons are just as real
and important as I am, and their views are necessary if I am to escape an unhealthy obsession with
myself.
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Father Ron Rolheiser in The Shattered Lantern
points to four characteristics of a narcissistic, antispiritual, anti-Christian life style we must struggle
against. First, we have to see others and the world
outside us as being as real as we are. (Not easy at
any age). Second, we cannot be guided by the slogans: Quality of Life, Upward Mobility, The Pursuit of Excellence, and Material Comfort. (Christ’s
gospel is not the yuppie gospel.) Third, we have to
resist the movement toward excessive privacy
(Think of the shopper in a busy supermarket with
cell phone or headphones covering the ears. While
overtly very public and potentially social, they are
moving inside their own private world.) Fourth,
we need to see that we can’t believe in the reality of
God when our motivation doesn’t go beyond that of
doing our own thing. (Reality for us can get narrowed down to seeing nothing beyond our own
heartaches and troubles.)
“Whoever receives one child…”
Who said this: “If anyone wishes to be first, he
shall be the last of all and the servant of all”? Jesus
said it to his apostles when they were discussing
among themselves who was the greatest. As always, Jesus took the common understanding of
“great” and went way beyond it. “The first shall be
last and the last shall be first.” Who, says Jesus, is
truly great and truly blessed? Those who see God
in the mystery and surprise of everyday experience
as in the wonder of a little child are on the road to
greatness. Receiving the presence of God depends
upon purity of heart, upon being free of unhealthy
self-preoccupation, excessive pragmatic concern,
and constant restless distractions. Our hearts must
become disposed to receive the presence of God, of
others, of the world.
The great Catholic theologian, Father Karl Rahner,
S.J. told us that in our world today the only true
believers in God will be mystics. This means being
touched by God in a way that goes beyond what we
can think, express, imagine or even clearly feel. It
is a very ordinary experience open to all, and had
by all. God’s grace comes to us constantly, but
never in a way we can contain it or claim to understand it, much less control it. Jesus tells us that
what he has come to bring to us is discovered best
in those who are needy, tiny, and powerless. The
others are so full of themselves and their dreams,
ambitions, appetites and fixed ideas that there is in
their life ‘no room in the inn’ for the Savior to be
born in them. Open up. Let go, and let God!
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God was present with abundant blessings in last
week’s Lomita Fair. Thanks for all those whose
work and support enriched the lives of so many
people.
Mensaje del Padre Pat
“¡Ves lo que me hiciste hacer!”
Un padre ebrio abusivo golpea a su hijo o a su esposa, y luego les lanza palabras-en efecto culpándolos por el abuso que están recibiendo de él. El
libro de Sabiduría en nuestra primera lectura en la
misa del día de hoy presenta un ejemplo del mismo
pensamiento malo-tratar a otras personas menos de
lo que realmente somos, solamente ven lo que pueden hacer por nosotros o contra nosotros.
“Acechemos al justo, que nos resulta incómodo; se
opone a nuestras acciones…veamos si sus palabras
son ciertas…Condenémosle a una muerte vergonzosa; de acuerdo a sus propias palabras, Dios cuidará de él.” ¿Alguna vez has sido culpable de esta
respuesta cuando alguien te señala tus faltas y pecados? ¿Alguna vez te has sentido enojado, avergonzado y celoso listo para azotar a las otras personas,
este falso justo juez que trata de decirme lo que debo hacer? Sospecho que todos nosotros tenemos
que luchar con la tendencia de atacar a cualquiera
que nos critica. El mal más grande, es darnos la
vuelta y deliberadamente infligir daño en la otra
persona para quitárnosla de encima. Los hombres
tienden a usar violencia física y abuso verbal directo. Las mujeres destruyen la reputación y amistades con palabras y acciones que aíslan, estigmatizan, y desmoralizan a una persona. En vez de decir
“Mira lo que me has hecho hacer,” la persona justa
es suficiente sabia par ver y aceptar que la otra persona es realmente importante como yo lo soy, y sus
vistas son necesarias si yo me salgo de una obsesión enferma conmigo mismo. El Padre Ron Rolheiser en La linterna Rota para cuatro puntos de
estilo de vida característicos de un narcisista, antiespiritual, anti-Cristiano nosotros deberíamos luchar en contra. Primero, tenemos que ver a los demás y al mundo exterior como seres tan reales como nosotros lo somos. (No es tan fácil a cualquier
edad). Segundo, no podemos ser guiados por los
eslóganes: Calidad de Vida, Movilidad dirigida
hacia arriba, La Persecución de Excelencia, y Consuelo Material. (El evangelio de Cristo no es el
evangelio de un joven urbano profesional). Tercero, tenemos que resistir al movimiento hacia la excesiva privacidad. (Imagínate a los compradores en
ocupado supermercado con celulares o audífonos
cubriendo sus orejas. Mientras del mismo lado
mucho público potencialmente social, ellos se mueven dentro de su propio mundo privado.) Cuarto,
necesitamos ver que no podemos creer en la realidad de Dios cuando nuestra motivación no va más
allá de lo que hacemos con nuestras propias cosas.
(Realidad para nosotros puede ser estrecha para no
ver más allá de nuestros propios problemas y achaques.)
“Cualquiera que reciba a un niño...”
¿Quién dijo esto: ¿“Si cualquiera desea ser el primero, tendrá que ser el último de todos y el sirviente de
todos”? Jesús se los dijo a los apóstoles cuando ellos
estaban discutiendo entre ellos mismos quien sería el
más grande. Como siempre, Jesús tomó la comprensión común de “grande” y de esa manera fue más allá.
“El primero será el último y el último será el primero.” ¿Lo que dijo Jesús, es verdaderamente grande y
verdaderamente bendito? Esos que ven a Dios en el
misterio y se sorprenden todos los días de la experiencia de cómo la maravilla de un pequeño esta en el camino de la grandeza.
Recibir la presencia de Dios depende de la pureza del
corazón, ser libre de auto preocupaciones enfermas,
excesiva preocupación pragmática, y constantes distracciones inquietas. Nuestros corazones deben estar
dispuestos a recibir la presencia de Dios, y de otros, y
del mundo.
El gran teológico católico, el Padre Kart Ranher, S.J
nos dijo que en nuestro mundo de hoy los verdaderos
creyentes en Dios serán místicos. Eso significa ser
tocado por Dios de una manera que va más allá de lo
que podemos pensar, expresar, imaginar o aún sentir
claridad. Esta es una experiencia muy ordinaria abierta a todos, y tenida por todos. La gracia de Dios nos
viene constantemente, pero nunca de una manera que
podamos contenerla o pretender entenderla, mucho
menos controlarla. Jesús nos dice que a lo que él ha
venido es a inducirnos como descubrir lo mejor de
esos que estan necesitados, pequeños, y débiles. Los
otros están llenos de ellos mismos y sus sueños, ambiciones, apetitos, ideas arregladas que hay en sus vidas
no hay cuarto en la posada para el Salvador para nacer en ellos. ¡Abrete! ¡Déjate llevar, y permítele a
Dios entrar!
Dios estuvo presente con abundante bendiciones la
semana pasada en la Feria de Lomita. Gracias a
todos aquellos que trabajaron y ayudaron a enriquecer las vidas de muchas personas.
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LIT
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ORSHIP
St. Matthew the Evangelist
St. Matthew, probably originally known as Levi, was the son of Alpheus and is
presumed to have been a Galilean. “As tax-gatherer at Capharnaum, he collected custom duties for Herod Antipas, and, although a Jew, was despised by
the Pharisees, who hated all publicans.” When he was summoned by Jesus,
Matthew arose and followed Him and made a feast for him in his house, where
tax-gatherers and sinners sat at table with Christ and His disciples. This, as we
know from Scripture, cause a great protest from the Pharisees to whom Jesus
responded, “I came not to call
the just, but sinners.”
No further reference is made to Matthew in the Gospels, except in the list of
the Apostles. As a disciple and Apostle he followed Christ, accompanying
Him up to the time of His Passion. In Galilee Matthew was one of the witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection and he was also among the Apostles who were
at the Ascension. What we know of Matthew’s later life is not supported. It is
thought he continued to preach the Gospel to Jews.
Readings For The Week
ALL NIGHT ADORATION
Monday September 21
Saint Matthew
Reading 1: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Friday Oct 2 to Saturday, Oct 3
Tuesday September 22
Reading 1: Ezekiel 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20
Gospel: Luke 8:19-21
Wednesday, September 23
Reading 1: Ezekiel 9:5-9
Gospel: Luke 9:1-6
Thursday, September 24
Reading 1: Haggai 1:1-8
Gospel: Luke 9:7-9
Friday, September 25
Reading 1: Haggai 2:1-9
Gospel: Luke 9:18-22
Saturday, September 26
Reading 1: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a
Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45
Sunday September 27
Reading 1: Numbers 11:25-29
Reading 2: James 5:1-6
Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
The Holy Name Society and
Knights of Columbus welcome all
parishioners to participate in All
Night Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament on the 1st Friday of every
month in the Chapel (Code 815).
If you have questions, or to schedule an hour, please call
Scott McKechnie at 310-831-5093
or Rudy Roldan at 310-261-7748.
If you have never done something like this, give it a
try. We think you will like it!
Question of the Week
“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of
all and the servant of all.”
What is my understanding of ministry? Do I truly
believe that to be a minister means to be a servant
of others?
FAITH
FORMATION
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WORK AND PRAY
WITH THE TRAPPIST MONKS
PARENT COMMITMENT
A“Live-in Experience” Vocational Retreat For Single Men
A parent must attend 1 parent commitment
meeting for their child registered in Religious
Education (CCD) and/or Confirmation. Please
choose from the following dates.
Sept. 30-Oct 4
Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity
Huntsville, Utah
There is no cost but space is limited. If you take a
bus or plane to Salt Lake City the Monastery will
pick you up with no charge.
For more dates and information call toll free
1-800-221-1807.
This retreat appeared on the front page of the New York
Times.
VOCATIONS
Have you looked at the front page of the
Tidings for Sept. 11 ???? It shows Cardinal
Mahoney on the steps of St. John's Seminary with 38 seminarians for the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles. Eleven of them are new for this year.
With our prayers and the grace of God that would
mean 9.5 Priests average over the next 4 years. So
say prayers in thanksgiving that these men are willing to spend 4 years preparing for the priesthood
and that they will persevere until ordination. That’s
our job if we want to continue to be served by good
priests.
For those of you who have family serving in the
armed forces; are you aware that there is an Archdiocese for the Military services? All of their
priests are on "loan" to them by bishops of other
dioceses. None of them are "Incardinated" to the
Military archdiocese. The Bishops willingly loan
these priests because the military provides more
vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life for
the church in America than from any other single
source. So consider supporting them financially
also. Your family members deserve to have the services of good Chaplains.
For more info on the above contact Tom Reis at
310-325-6131
Religious Education (K-8)
Commitment Meeting Dates:
Sunday, September 27 @ 1:00 PM —
Hegarty Hall (English)
Sunday, September 27 @ 2:00 PM
Hegarty Hall (Spanish)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-8)
Final Registration Dates
Please come to Hegarty Hall to register.
To register please bring your child to the first day
of class on the day of the program that you want
them to attend:
Sunday-Spanish (K-6), September 20 @ 10:45am
Monday-English (K-6), September 21 @ 4pm
Wednesday-English (Junior High 7-8), September 23 @ 6pm
Monday-Spanish, October 5 @ 7pm
Parent/Guardians only for the late registration.
GOOD NEWS!!
Children's Liturgy Dismissal Returns
Sunday, Sept. 27th
at the 9:30 & 11am masses.
The sad news is the 11am dismissal will only be twice
a month due to lack of help.
If you would like to help, please join the children when
they leave the church.
For more info contact Elaine (310)835-0585 or
Maureen 310) 326-7718.
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E S P I R I T U A L
SER EL PRIMERO
Por Humberto Beltrán
Generalmente en los trabajos muchos tienen envidia de alguien, porque lo ven que tiene posibilidades de ser el primero, o sea el jefe tal vez por sus
cualidades, buen trabajador, humilde y honesto, y
la otra persona no tiene esas cualidades y entonces
se vale de sus artimañas, para hacer quedar mal a la
otra persona, y tal vez por sus años de estar allí, el
patrón le hace caso a lo que está persona le dice.
El Concepto de Humildad y Servicio
En el evangelio de hoy Jesús les da una lección de
la humildad y servicio. Y para confirmar su enseñanza, Jesús pone en medio de ellos a un niño, lo
abraza y afirma que acoger a un niño como ese en
su nombre es acogerle y servirle a El mismo, es decir, al Hijo de Dios.
Servir a un niño, a un pobre, aun marginado de la
sociedad, es servir a Cristo. Lo grandioso de nosotros los cristianos estará en tomar al pie de la letra
la palabra de Jesús y ponerla en práctica. Pero se
nos hace difícil entender esas palabras y menos en
nuestro tiempo. Nosotros pensamos que ser importante es ser grande, es tener muchos bienes materiales, vivir con mucha comodidad, tener prestigio y
poder. Pero todas esas cosas son pasajeras. Se acaban.
Nuestra Experiencia de Amor y Fe
En otra ocasión Jesús prácticamente dijo lo mismo
cuando señalo aun niño y que si no nos hacemos
igual a un niño, no podremos entrar al Reino de los
cielos. El niño, frente a su padre, tiene naturalmente
una relación simple de amor, de confianza de sencillez. El niño no actúa con hipocresía ni con segundas intenciones. Ama a su padre y se siente amado
por él. Es lo mismo que debe suceder entre nosotros y Dios, nuestro Padre, que en toda nuestra vida
sintamos una simple relación de hijo a Padre y de
Padre a hijo, y es allí donde empieza para nosotros
la experiencia de fe y de amor que nos lleva al Reino de los cielos.
Buscar el primer lugar parece ser algo normal en la
vida. Es interesante y positivo triunfar en la ciencia,
en el arte, en el deporte o en las finanzas. Pero esto,
como en todas las cosas humanas, hay siempre un
peligro: la vanidad y la soberbia, que lo echan todo
a perder.
También en las cosas de Dios existe ese peligro y
Cristo sale al paso invitándonos a practicar la
humildad y a dejar a un lado las ambiciones personales, sirviendo a Dios con el mismo espíritu de
sencillez y sinceridad con el que un niño se dirige a
su padre.
Nuestra Vida al Servicio de Dios
La clave para ser verdaderamente el primero en el
Reino de los cielos, para agradar a Dios, haciendo
su voluntad, la ha dado Cristo en el evangelio:
“Quien quiera ser el primero, que sea el último de
todos y el servidor de todos”.
Lo que Cristo presenta como señal de grandeza es
para nosotros pequeñez. O sea para nosotros ser el
último no es ser grande. Lo que propone Cristo como señal de fortaleza, es para nosotros debilidad. O
sea para nosotros tener fortaleza, es tener poder.
Todo esto nos indica que los criterios del mundo no
son los mismos de Cristo y que para seguirlo hay
que dejar a un lado nuestra manera de apreciar las
cosas.
Desde tiempos antiguos hasta la fecha, el justo
siempre ha sido una piedra en el zapato de los malos y corrompidos, porque su vida al servicio del
Dios es la observancia de sus mandamientos es para ellos una acusación. En la primera lectura de hoy
del libro de la Sabiduría se hace notar bien y la historia también revela hechos. En nuestros días el
cristiano que se opone al vicio y a la maldad encuentra contradicción en los que viven de espaldas
a la ley de Dios y quieren dañar la sociedad de muchas maneras.
Reflexión
Ser humildes y desinteresados, no tener hipocresía
ni rencores, servir a Dios sin ambiciones, es lo que
nos pide Cristo en el evangelio de hoy. Y por supuesto el premio mayor será la paz en esta vida
temporal, y la eterna felicidad en la vida que no termina. Por lo tanto tratemos de hacer lo que Cristo
nos pide, y pidámosle que nos ayude, si es que estamos haciendo lo contrario.
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TEEN ALERT
Service hours can be fun!
The rewards can be multiple!
How can this be, you ask?
Sign up to be a Teacher Aide
for our Special Religious Ed. Program.
We meet on Saturdays, 9:45AM, beginning Oct. 3.
Please call Dorothy, (310) 326-3796.
You will be happy and blessed.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday September 29th Women’s
Bible Study will meet from 9:00—11:00 a.m. in St.
Joseph’s Center. Please bring your own snack and
beverage. For more information contact Mary Erlandson (310)-831-3082
TOGETHER IN MISSION 2009
Goal
Current Pledges
Paid
$126,111.00
$130,162.00
$115,720.00
Did You Know?
IOW, Knowing Internet Lingo Can Help Parents
Safeguard Kids
Online chat rooms, instant messaging systems, and
even cell phones equipped to send text messages
are environments rich in abbreviations, acronyms,
and other shorthand that help increase the speed of
communication. Parents need to become aware of
some of the common lingo that is used in these environments. Some of these terms may be found to
be vulgar, degrading, or otherwise offensive. However, parents and educators need to have a level of
understanding of the dangers that face our children.
For more information, please call the Archdiocesan
Safeguard the Children office: 213 637 7227
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A C T I O N
CASA DE LOS ANGELITOS
By Deacon Dan
This weekend volunteers from Casa de los Angelitos are in the Parish grotto area selling raffle
tickets for their annual fundraiser. Casa provides shelter to women who are pregnant and
are experiencing a life crisis such as abandonment by a husband or boyfriend, homelessness
because their parents do not want an unmarried
pregnant daughter in their home, domestic violence or some other crisis that could bring harm
to their unborn child.
Casa provides a safe home, prenatal care, education in parenting, transportation for doctor
visits, job search skills, counseling as needed
and a staff that cares about them and their unborn child. I have been on the Board of Directors (in charge of maintenance) for almost six
years now and have witnessed dozens of
women give birth to healthy babies and begin
their new lives as parents with a very positive
outlook to the future.
Casa de los Angelitos is located in Harbor City
and is the only crisis pregnancy shelter in the
South Bay. It depends totally on the contributions of the faith community in the local area.
Thank you for your always generous support of
God’s work in the world and for these women
and their precious babies that they have chosen
life for.
Remember in Your Prayers
OUR SICK
Joe Macias
Carlos Delgado
Michelle Ortiz
OUR DEAD
Fernando Jimenez
Irene Anania
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INFORMACION Y EVENTOS
St. Mateo el Evangelista
San Mateo es llamado por dos Evangelistas: Levi, ambos nombres son de origen Judíos. El último lo obtuvo antes de su conversión, el otro lo tomo después, para mostrar la renuncia a su profesión y que era un hombre nuevo. Hijo de Alfeo, vivió en Cafarnaun, en el
lago de Galilea. Fue por profesión un publicano, o colector de impuestos para los Romanos.
Entre los Judíos. Mateo realizaba su trabajo de cobro de peaje a quien el llamo a venir y a
seguirle. El hombre era rico, disfrutaba de un sueldo lucrativo, era un hombre sabio y prudente, y entendía perfectamente lo que seguir a Jesús le costaría. Pero el no tuvo miramientos y dejo todos sus intereses y relaciones para hacerse un discipular del Señor. Su conversión fue sincera y perfecta. San Mateo nunca regreso a su oficio porque era una profesión
peligrosa, y una ocasión de avaricia, opresión, y extorsión. San Mateo, al convertirse, para
mostrar que no estaba descontento con su cambio, pero que lo miraba como su mas gran felicidad, entretuvo a Nuestro Señor y sus discípulos en una gran comida en su casa a donde invito sus amigos, especialmente los de su ultima
profesión, como si esperaba que por medio de la divina conversación de Nuestro Salvador, ellos también quizás sean
convertidos. Después de la ascensión de Nuestro Señor, San Mateo predicó por varios años en Judea y en los países
cercanos hasta la dispersión de los apóstoles. Un poco antes de la dispersión escribió su evangelio, o pequeña historia
de Nuestro Bendito Redentor.
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes, Septiembre 21
Lectura 1: Efesios 4:1-7, 11-13
Evangelio: Mateo 9:9-13
Martes, Septiembre 22
Lectura 1: Ezequiel 6:7-8, 12, 14-20
Evangelio: Lucas 8:19-21
Miércoles, Septiembre 23
Lectura 1: Ezequiel 9:5-9
Evangelio: Lucas 9:1-6
Jueves, Septiembre 24
Lectura 1: Timoteo 1:1-8
Evangelio: Lucas 9:7-9
Toda la Noche de Adoración
Viernes Oct. 4 al Sábado, Oct. 3
La Asociación del Santo Nombre y Knights of Columbus invitan a todos los feligreses a participar en una Noche de
Adoración del Sagrado Sacramento
en primer Viernes de cada mes en
la Capilla (Código 815).
Si tienen cualquier o para estar por
lo menos una hora, favor de llamar
a Scott McKechnie al 310-8315093 o Rudy Roldan al 310-2617748. Si ustedes no lo han hecho
traten, prueben. Nosotros pensamos
que les gustaría!
Viernes, Septiembre 25
Lectura 1: Timoteo 2:1-9
Evangelio: Lucas 9:18-22
Sábado, Septiembre 26
Lectura1: Zacarías 2:5-9, 14-15
Evangelio: Lucas 9:43-45
Domingo, Septiembre 27
Lectura 1: Números 11:25-29
Lectura 2: Santiago 5:1-6
Evangelio: Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Pregunta de la Semana
“Si alguien desea ser el primero, el deberá ser el
ultimo de todos y el sirviente de todos.”
¿Qué entendemos del ministerio? ¿Creo yo que
realmente ser un ministro es ser un sirviente para
otros?
INFORMACION
THANK YOU!!
Because of your generosity with
Our “Back to School” backpack
collection we were available to
take care of 249 kids with
backpacks and school supplies,
122 elementary,
65 Jr. High and
62 High school kids.
You made a lot of kids happy to
be going Back to school.
Thank you for all your support and generosity
Por su generosidad en el Programa de
“Regreso a la Escuela” se pudo realizar,
back packs y utiles se les dieron a
249 niños, 122 Elemental, 65 Jr. High
Y 62 muchachos de High School.
Ustedes pusieron una sonrisa en estos niños
Para regresar a la escuela.
Gracias por su apoyo y su generosidad.
CHIRSTIAN SERVICE
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Knights of Columbus
Council no. 7864
TOMORROW
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
8:15 AM MASS
Holy Name Memorial Mass in honor of Joe Miller,
John Miller & Bob Hammerle.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! TO EVERYONE
who worked and supported the 27th annual St. Margaret Mary/Lomita Fair last weekend! We are
looking forward to seeing YOU next year!
FOURTH ANNUAL SMMC
San Lorenzo Ruiz Fiesta
Saturday September 26th SLR Mass at
8:15AM in Church
Celebrant: Rev. Monsignor Patrick Thompson
SLR Fiesta Follows Mass in Hegarty Hall
• Food * Fun * Music * Dancing *
Novena Prayers each night at 7PM, starting
09/18/09
Contact: Evelyn Hensley (310) 784-1292 or Susan
Anunciacion (310) 326-3364
LinC
Living in Christ
If any high school youth needs
service hours, contact
Joe Voigt (310) 326-3364 x 17
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smmcym
to find out what opportunities
are available.
Sept. 20, Sunday –
Family Night at the Hegarty Hall. All members
are invited regardless of Council affiliation to a
Pot Luck Dinner at 7:00PM followed by an
informal evening of dancing led by a Dance
Instructor.
Soccer Competition
Calling all kids 9-14 years old : Goal kicking
competition sometime in October. To register,
call Luis Lomas at (310) 539-4035
The Pinata Game
for the developmentally disabled shall resume
in October at St. Joseph Center. Please call
Senen Salvador at (310) 283-4595
For membership inquiries call Ralph Barba
(310) 951-8762 , Robert Vazquez (877) 2222821, and Armando Nava (310) 292-6761
For Insurance inquiries please call
Ernie Literte 310 781 3048
RETURNS
NEXT WEEK
WOMEN'S SOCIETY NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Want a night out? A chance to win a fabulous door
prize? Or win the 50/50 raffle ?
Thursday - Oct. 1st
7pm in Hegarty Hall
Unfortunately Father Raymond Decipeda will not
be able to attend this Month. Sue Ballotti and
Rosemary Hart have promised us a video that we
won’t forget! What’s the video about? Well, come
out Oct. 1 and find out!!
O U R
P A R I S H
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Tickets are for sale in the school office.
If you have any questions please call 310-326-9494.
THIS WEEK AT S M M
Today, Sunday, September 20
10am Rel. Ed. Parent Orientation—Hegarty Hall
3pm Confirmation Year 1—Hegarty Hall
1:30pm AA (English) - Good Shepherd Room
2pm Baptism Cat. (Sp) - St. Joseph Center
6:pm Knights of Columbus—St. Joseph Center
Monday, September 21
4pm Re. Ed. Parent Orientation—Hegarty Hall
7pm AA (Span) - Room B
7pm Spanish Prayer Group - St. Joseph Center
Tuesday, September 22
7pm Religious Ed Catechist Formation—St. Joseph
7pm PTC Meeting—Hegarty Hall
7pm Marriage Orientation—SMM Room
7pm Sp. Bible Study—Good Shepherd Room
7:30pm English Prayer Group—Good Shepherd Rm.
Wednesday, September 23
6pm Rel. Ed. Orientation—Hegarty Hall
7pm Boy Scouts—St. Joseph Center
7pm Youth Conf. Welcome Retreat - Good Shepherd Rm.
7pm Eucharistic Ministers (Span) - Room A
7pm Baptismal Catechesis—Good Shepherd Rm.
Thursday, September 24
6pm RICA Team Mtg—Room C
7pm Cub Scout Mtg – St. Joseph’s Center
Friday, September 25
7pm VIDA- Good Shepherd Room
7pm School Fundraising—Hegarty Hall
Saturday, September 26
8am Spec. Ed Teacher Mtg—St. Joseph’s Center
Bowlers Wanted
Thursday morning FUN at
Gable House Bowl from
9 AM to 11:30 AM
for any ladies, any age and no experience needed!!!
Join other ladies from SMM who take a break to
chat. We’re very low key - fun, fun, fun.
Call Molly Yanko (310)326-9212 for more information
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
Does your child love music?
Did you know research has shown that
music enhances a child learning ability?
Twilla is teaching group keyboard and voice lessons
after school in the music room. Keyboard classes
are open to children ages 4yrs and up. (Keyboard
classes are limited to 5 students per class.)
Voice classes are for ages 7yrs and up, however a
singing class for younger children will be made
available if enough people are interested.
Private lessons are also open to a limited number of
students.
For more information, please see Twilla after mass,
or pick up a flyer for registration in the Parish Office.
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INFORMACION Y EVENTOS
¿Sabía Usted?
“Conociendo la “jerigonza” del Internet puede
ayudar a los padres a proteger a sus hijos
Cuartos de charla, sistemas de mensajes instantáneos, incluyendo teléfonos celulares equipados para
enviar masajes de texto son ambientes ricos en
abreviaturas, siglas, y otra taquigrafía que ayudan
aumentar la comunicación. Hemos creado una lista
investigable para ayudar a los padres a familiarizarse con la “jerigonza” más común utilizada en estos
ambientes. Usted puede encontrar algunos de estos
términos vulgares, degradantes, y ofensivos. Sin
embargo, creemos que es nuestra responsabilidad
proveer a los padres y educadores este nivel de la
comprensión de los peligros que enfrentan nuestros
hijos. Para obtener una lista de esta “jerigonza”,
visite la página de Internet: www.virtus.org/virtus/
net_acronyms.cfm.
Todas las personas que les gusta actuar o participar
en alguna clase de obra, las invitamos para participar
en la obra de las apariciones de la Virgen de Guadalupe. interesados favor de llamar a Juan Ochoa al
Tel. (310) 618-1357.
ORIENTACION Y CONSEJERIA
EN ESPAÑOL
Recuerden que tenemos este servicio aquí, en nuestra parroquia los días lunes, martes, jueves y sábado
con cita previamente acordada.
Para solicitar este servicio, pueden pasar por la oficina de la parroquia para dejar el nombre y número de
teléfono o dejar un mensaje en ele teléfono:
(310) 326-3364 ext. 40
GRUPO DE ORACION
Nuestro Grupo de Oración se reúne los Lunes a las 7:00 PM en el Salón San José. Si
ustedes tienen alguna pregunta favor de llamar a Gina Orozco al (424) 240-0633
Join Us Every 2nd Friday Of The Month!!!
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All evenings start at 7:00 pm
These events are for the whole community
(families, single, seniors, etc.)
October 9
Cultural Heritage Night
Share your culture and family dish
November 13
Community Talent Night
All the talents of SMM shine this night!!!
December 11
Christmas Carols and Sing-a-long
Come sing traditional and modern Christmas songs
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THE
11:00 AM CHOIR
WANTS YOU!!
Do you love to sing? Are
you looking for a fun way to
give back to your church
community? Come join the
11:00 am choir where you
can do both, and be part of a
great, fun loving group of
people. For more information, please contact Twilla
Lundeen after Mass, or call
(310) 266-2285.
"Dancing through Darkness:
A Retreat for Women with Fibromyalgia
(and Similar Conditions)"
with Sr. Karen Derr, D.M.J., Ph.D.
Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fibromyalgia (along with chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, arthritis,
etc.) can be a challenge in terms of pain and limited stamina. Designed
to boost the spirit, this day will explore opportunities for "dancing"
through the darkness sometimes experienced in these conditions. This
retreat is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis
or treatment. Retreat includes lunch. Cost $55.
Mary and Joseph Retreat Center—
SOUTH BAY LIVING ROSARY PILGRIMAGE
Calling ALL Parish Youth ages 7-17 years of age!
You are invited to be a “bead” in the
South Bay PARISH-TO-PARISH Living Rosary Pilgrimage
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Begins at St. Lawrence Martyr at 9:00 AM, St. Catherine Laboure at 11:00 AM
Nativity Catholic Church at 1:00 PM, & St. Peter & Paul at 3:00 PM.
Each session at each church offers a living rosary prayer involving parish youth and Benediction—45 min. duration.
Please call Jane Sonoda at 310 619 4636
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Respect Life Sunday
October 4, 2009
October is Respect Life Month
SMMC Respect Life Committee meets at 7:30 PM
Tuesday 9/22/09 in Conference Room A and needs
your support!
For Information: Ed
Hensley (310) 784-1292
This year's Respect Life
Sunday Theme is: “Every
Child Brings Us God’s Smile,”
SOUTH COAST
INTERFAITH COUNCIL
SAVE THE DATES!
Sunday, November 1 SCIC 2009 Benefit Concert
November 15 Interfaith Unity Dinner
Watch this space for more
information. These events
are an opportunity to support the SCIC and to find
out ways you can get involved in their many programs and activities.
DIRECTORY
CLERGY
Pastor
Rev. Monsignor
Patrick Thompson
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
$15,000 Leon Bodnar Lomita
Associate Pastors
Rev. Esteban Marquez
Rev. Raymond Decipeda MMHC
$3,000 Nelson Sanchez, Lomita
Deacons
Craig Siegman
Rick Soria
Dan Wallace
$1,000 David Lee, Torrance
STAFF
Parish Administrator
Deacon Dan Wallace
(310) 326-3364, ext 42
Religious Education
Joe Voigt, ext 17
Teresa Carbajal, ext 16
Youth Ministry
Michael Warden, ext 13
Christian Service
Laura Nieto, ext 35
Religious Vocations
Tom Reis (310) 325-6131
Contact Parish Office for:
•Sacrament of Baptism
•Sacrament of Marriage
•Quinceañeras
•Anointing of the Sick
•Funeral Arrangements
•Registrations
•Christian Service
PARISH OFFICE
(310) 326-3364
8AM—8 PM, Mon-Fri
(Closed Noon to 1 PM)
8 AM—5PM, Sat, Sun
PARISH SCHOOL
Douglas Erhard, Principal
(310) 326-9494, ext 21
BULLETIN
[email protected]
Deadline: Monday noon
Parish website:
stmargaretmarylomita.org
Fair website:
fair.stmargaretmarylomita.org
CONGRATULATIONS!
Karina Camarillo
2009 Lomita Fair Queen
$2,000 Veronica Lewis, Harbor City
$500 Bob & Brigitte Hull, Lomita
Thank you to EVERYONE who
bought tickets! You are ALL winners! By supporting our fair,
you are helping your parish and
school. Bless you all!
THANK YOU FAIR VOLUNTEERS!
The SMM Lomita Fair Board would
like to thank all the volunteers that
gave of their time and talents and
sacrificed time away from their families to make the 2009 Lomita Fair
such an amazing experience for all
who attended. It's the giving spirit of
our volunteers that makes our fair a
time honored tradition which many
look forward to year after year.
We couldn't do it without you!
On Sunday Sept. 13, 2009, Karina
Camarillo was crowned Queen of
the 2009 SMM Lomita
Fair. Thank you to Karina,
Karina's family, the other contestants - Rachel Fernando and
Brenda Brito and their families for
the hard work and contributions to
the success of the 2009 Lomita
Fair!
Congratulations to all of the young
ladies. You are all winners!
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH MINISTRY
ENJOY THIS INCREDIBLE CONCERT IN OUR OWN CHURCH!
Tickets on sale Sept. 19, 20, 26 & 27 in the Patio after Masses.