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Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2016
Séptimo Domingo de Pascua
8 de mayo de 2016
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,
the first and the last,
the beginning and the end.”
— Revelation 22:13
“Yo soy el Alfa y la Omega,
yo soy el primero y el último,
el principio y el fin”.
— Apocalipsis 22:13
MAILING ADDRESS &
PHONE NUMBERS
Sunday (English)
5:00 p.m.—Saturday Vigil
7:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Filipino Mass
1:00 p.m. on every Third Sunday of the
Month
Daily Mass (English)
Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Saturday/Sábado: 4:00 p.m.
DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
and Benediction
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Daily Rosary
After 8:15 a.m. Mass
Morning Prayer
Daily at 7:45 a.m.
22021 Gault Street • Canoga Park, CA
91303
Phone: 818.592.2880
FAX: 818.592.0299
Parish Staff
Pastor
Reverend Arturo Velasco
Associate Pastor
Father Thomas Asia
Visiting Priest
Father Miguel Angel Cortez Vasquez
Religious Education
Sr. Estela Del Bando
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Monday at 7 p.m.
OLV SCHOOL
Domingo (en español)
8:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
2:30 p.m.
Misa Diaria
Lunes - Viernes: 6:00 p.m.
Principal
Dr. Lisa Solis
Phone: 818.592.2894
22041 Gault Street • Canoga Park, CA
91303
Visit our website at www.ourladyofthevalley.org
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Community Activities…
MISSION
STATEMENT
OF OUR LADY
OF THE VALLEY
PARISH
To the glory of God
and under the
patronage of
Our Lady of the
Valley, our parish
community,
celebrating in rich
cultural and
ethnic diversity,
strives to be one body,
one spirit in Christ.
As the Parish of
Our Lady of the
Valley, we commit
ourselves
to the full
and conscious
worship of God
in liturgical prayer,
particularly in the
Sunday Eucharist;
we proclaim
Christ and His
Gospel through
evangelization and
education; and
we experience the
Risen Lord through
a vibrant community
life that is faithful
to our
Catholic Tradition.
A GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
CEREMONY AT AN INEXPENSIVE PRICE
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2015-2016
Schedule of English Classes
Elementary School
First Year:
Saturday
Wednesday
8:30 am to 10:00 am
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Second Year:
Saturday
Wednesday
10:30 am to 2:00 pm
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Jr. High
First Year:
Wednesday
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Second Year:
Wednesday
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
CLASES EN ESPANOL
Elemental
Primer Ano:
Sábado
8:30 am a 10:00 am
Segundo Ano:
Sábado
10:30 am a 12:00 pm
Jr. High
Primer Ano:
Miércoles
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Segundo Ano:
Miércoles
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
On August 6th of this year at 1:30 pm, we plan to
celebrate once again a wedding ceremony in
which several couples will get married.
The ceremony will be in Spanish.
If you wish to participate in this celebration,
please contact the Pastoral Center.
Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost – the
sending of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, the
Comforter to come and dwell in us, God’s
children. Open your heart wide and invite the
Holy Spirit in to dive even deeper in your relationship with God and your spouse. The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
are June 25-26 at St. Jude Parish in Westlake
Village and July 30-31 at St. Rose of Lima in
Simi Valley.
Contact Jeanine and Russ Walker at
805-648-4244 or go online at
www.twocanlove.org. We help make good
marriages better.
We are the
Body of Christ.
WEEKLY
COLLECTION
REPORT
May 1, 2016
FIRST
COLLECTION
$9,437.00
CARDINAL
MCINTYRE FUND
$1,580.00
Thank you and
God Bless You!
Become an OASIS Volunteer
OASIS: Older Adult Services and Intervention System
Would you like to make a difference by helping needy seniors in your own parish?
OASIS is a Catholic Charities Program operating through the Guadalupe Community Center in Canoga Park
offering free services to seniors and their caregivers in parishes in the West San Fernando Valley. Our wide
variety of services includes:* Friendly home visits * Shopping escorts * Light yard work * Transportation *
Minor home repairs The next OASIS New Volunteer Training will be held at the Guadalupe Community Center at
21600 Hart Street, Canoga Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:45 am-1:00 pm noon . .A complimentary breakfast will be served plus free materials will be provided. Contact Mary Borowy at the OASIS office at 213-2513512 to make a reservation or for more information, or leave a message on the OASIS machine if no one answers your call. . You may also email us at [email protected].
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Mass Intentions Intenciones de la Misa
Monday, May 9, 2016
8:156:00- Gabino Murillo (3yr B-day)
Juan Francisco Galvan (†)
Maria del Carmen Castillo (†)
Raul Quintana (†)
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
8:15- Luz Crocker (†)
Elisa Giron (†)
Quida Rodriguez (†)
Amalia Mayorg (†)
6:00- José Castellanos y Adela Franco (††)
Oscar Valdez (†)
José y Gloria (Acción de Gracias)
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
8:156:00-
Thursday, May 12, 2016
8:15 – Dr. Oscar Gutiérrez (†)
Philip Barragan (†)
Charles Sherwood (†)
Janet Manukyna (†)
6:00 - María Trinidad Manzano (†)
Anita Ceballos (L)
Luz Álvarez de Soria (†)
Friday, May 13, 2016
8:15- Mel Sprately (†)
Lina Sison (†)
Rainjer Guimera (†)
6:00- Manuel Velásquez (†) cumpleaños
Saturday, May 14, 2016
8:15- Gene Albert (L)
Joseph Anthony Devane (†)
OLV SCHOOL ALUMNI EVENT
May 21st in the Hall
(2:00pm-5:00pm)
Join us to reconnect with other
members of the OLV School family.
Memories, laughter, and fun will be provided.
Please visit our site (olvcrusaders.org),
and register by clicking alumni tab.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The Second Vatican Council decreed that the devotional life of the Church should be
examined and reformed with an eye towards expressing Easter faith. This encouragement for
creativity has deep roots in our tradition, and some attempts at reform show great promise.
One of the great treasures in our devotional repertoire is a familiar feature of Lent: the Way
of the Cross. The faithful walk a path recalling the events of Christ’s passion, a contemplative experience increasingly enriched these days by scripture and song. There are fourteen
stations in the usual configuration, although in recent years, a fifteenth station of the Empty
Tomb has been added. Why stop there? Why not develop a similar journey structured on the
theme of the appearances of the Risen Lord?
Over the last decade, a V ia Lucis, or “Way of Light,” has developed as a companion to
the V ia Crucis. It has been celebrated at the Vatican and is catching on elsewhere. There are
fourteen stations, beginning with the Women Carrying Spices to the Tomb, continuing with
the familiar appearances of the Lord at Emmaus, the Upper Room, the shore of Tiberias. The
journey ends with stations recalling the Apostles’ wait with Mary for the advent of the Spirit,
and with Pentecost. This is fertile ground indeed for the genius of artists, musicians, preachers, and liturgists. This is a living example of how many of our traditions are born to fill a
great spiritual need, and spread to every corner of the Church. It may even come soon to a
church near you. Maybe next Eastertime!
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I N O UR P ARISH
L EGION O F M ARY
A great apostolate of prayer
and service. We invite you
to join us every Friday
evening from 5:45 to
7:30 P.M. in the Parish
Center. We start with the
Rosary followed by our
regular weekly meeting.
Our main ministry in the
parish is the visitation of the
sick at four convalescent
hospitals and at private
homes. For more
information, contact
Cindy Pelkey at
818-292-9574
T HE A POSTOLATE OF
D IVINE M ERCY C ANOGA
P ARK C HAPTER
Divine Mercy Holy Hour every Monday 7:00 pm. These
prayers are offered to
almighty God for the
salvation of mankind through
the power of Jesus, the
Divine Mercy. Contacts:
Raffy Mendoza:
818-326-8815
Edna Veluz: 818-426-4954
Odet Gonzales:
818-497-0180
Filipino Cursillos in
Cristianity OLV Ultreya1st Wednesday of the month
in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Filipino Ministry
Nestor Casino:
Coordinator818-314-1342
Dong Farriol:
Coordinator
818-448-6007
Connie Tiu:
Treasurer
818-346-9822
Mary Ann Imelda Larcia:
Secretary
818-585-3694
EL Grupo Guadalupano
Te invita cada día 12 del
mes a rezar el rosario a
las 5:30 de la tarde
seguido por la Santa Misa
a las 6:00 de la tarde.
Todos están invitados.
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Celebrant Mass Schedule
May 8, 2016
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Seventh Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day;
World Communications Day
Tuesday:
St. Damien de Veuster
Thursday:
Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras
Friday:
Our Lady of Fatima
Saturday:
St. Matthias
SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Thomas
TODAY’S READINGS
SUNDAY
7:00 a.m.
Fr. Art
8:15 a.m.
Fr. Miguel
9:45 a.m.
Fr. Thomas
11:30 a.m.
Fr. Miguel
1:00 p.m.
Fr. Thomas
2:30 p.m.
Fr. Art
6:00 p.m.
Fr. Art
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
CHOIR OPPORTUNITIES
ENGLISH ADULT CHOIR
9:45 a.m.
Katy Mayne: Director
ENGLISH YOUTH CHOIR
6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL OCCASION
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
FILIPINO CHOIR
3rd Sunday @ 1:00
SPANISH ADULT CHOIR
8:15 a.m.
Roberto Madero: Director
SPANISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR
11:30 a.m.
SPANISH ADULT CHOIR
2:30 P.M.
Gerardo Cuautle: Director
First Reading — Because Stephen professes his faith in the Son of Man, he is stoned
to death.
(Acts 7:55-60)
Psalm — The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth .
(Psalm 97)
Second Reading — I, the Alpha and the Omega, am coming soon .
(Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20)
Gospel — Father, I pray that they may all be one, as you and I are one, that they may
be brought to perfection .
(John 17:20-26)
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
REVISITING OUR BAPTISM
A mere seven weeks ago thousands of new Church members were baptized. Their
new life in Christ has once again infused new life into the Church. Their new-found faith
has inspired and bolstered the faith of those who have followed Christ for many years. As
the Easter season nears its end, we revisit the scene of our baptisms. In the second reading
we hear Christ calling us: “Come. . . . Let . . . the one who wants it
receive the gift of life-giving water” (Revelation 22:17).
But our baptism is not one of water only. John refers to washed
robes, and we know that this washing is to be “in the blood of the
Lamb.” To make sure we get this message, we have today’s first
reading from Acts. It is the story of Stephen, the first Christian to be
killed for his faith in Jesus. We remember the promise and also the
cost of being a disciple of Christ
MOTHER LOVE
There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
—Chinese proverb
DID YOU KNOW?
Know the signs of human trafficking
Human trafficking claims many young victims every year, and often, we see these victims in our daily lives. It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and to know how
to interact with possible victims. The best way to start a tough conversation with teens
who may be at risk is simply to talk to them—ask what’s going on in their lives, and if
they are okay. Signs of abuse include suspicious or inexplicable injuries, avoidance, or
reliance on an older “friend.” For more information please visit http://
www.missingkids.org/1in5.
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AVISOS DE LA COMUNIDAD...
MATRIMONIOS BUENOS, BONITOS Y BARRATOS
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E N N UESTRA
P ARROQUIA
Pláticas para quinceañeras
Las pláticas de preparación para
15 años son el primer viernes de
cada mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el
salón parroquial.
El 6 de Agosto este ano a la 1:30 a la tarde, vamos a celebrar una vez mas los matrimonios en
grupo. Como lo hemos hecho en anos pasados esta ceremonia será en español. Si ustedes
desean tomar parte en esta gran oportunidad, por favor se comuniquen con Centro Pastoral.
SEPTIMO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
RECORDAMOS NUESTRO BAUTISMO
Hace sólo siete semanas que miles de nuevos miembros de la Iglesia fueron bautizados. Su
nueva vida en Cristo de nuevo infunde renovada vida en la Iglesia. Esta fe nueva ha inspirado y
alentado la fe de los que han sido seguidores de Cristo por muchos años. Al acercarse el fin del
tiempo de Pascua, recordamos la escena de nuestro bautismo. En la segunda lectura oímos a
Cristo que nos llama: “Ven… el que quiera, que venga a beber gratis del agua de la vida” (Apocalipsis 22:17).
Pero nuestro bautismo no es sólo de agua. Juan hace referencia a lavar sus ropas, y sabemos que este lavar es “en la sangre del Cordero”. Para estar seguros de que entendemos este
mensaje, tenemos la primera lectura de hoy de los Hechos. Es la historia de Esteban, el primer
cristiano que sufre la muerte por su fe en Jesús. Recordamos la promesa y también el costo de
ser discípulo de Cristo.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Séptimo Domingo de Pascua;
Día de las Madres;
Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones
Sociales
Martes:
San Damiano José de Veuster
Jueves:
Santos Nereo y Aquileo; san Pancracio
Viernes:
Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Sábado:
San Matías, apóstol
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Porque Esteban profesa su fe en el Hijo del hombre, lo matan a pedradas
(Hch 7:55-60).
Salmo — Reina el Señor, alégrese la tierra. Aleluya (Salmo 97 [96]).
Segunda lectura — Yo, el Alfa y la Omega, vendré pronto
(Apocalipsis 22:12-14, 16-17, 20).
Evangelio — Padre, ruego que todos sean uno, como tú y yo somos uno, que ellos puedan
llegar a la perfección (Juan 17:20-26).
¿SABÍA USTED?
Conozca las señales del tráfico humano
El tráfico humano reclama cada año a muchas víctimas jóvenes, y muchas veces vemos a
estas víctimas en nuestra vida diaria. Es importante reconocer las señales de abuso y saber
cómo interactuar con posibles víctimas. La mejor forma de comenzar una difícil conversación
con adolescentes que pueden estar en riesgo es simplemente hablando con ellos, preguntándoles qué está pasando en sus vidas y si ellos están bien. Señales de abuso incluyen heridas
sospechosas e inexplicables, evasión, o dependencia en un/a “amigo/a” mayor. Para más información, por favor visitarhttp://esp.missingkids.org/1in5.
El Grupo de Jóvenes
“El Rebańo de Jesús”
Te invita a ti Joven a que vengas a
explorar al Joven de hoy.
Cuando: Todo los Viernes
Donde: Solón 7
Hora: 7p.m.—9 p.m.
Habrá: Juegos, Dinámicas, Temas
y mucho mas.
Para mas información llamar,
Santos Samayoa 818-912-3810
Susana Samayoa 818-518-0212
Ultreya Todos están cordialmente
invitados a participar cada cuarto
domingo en el salón parroquial a
las 6:30.
El grupo de Adoración al
Santísimo te invita el primer viernes de cada mes de 9:00 p.m. a
12:00 a.m. a un encuentro con
Jesús. Si deseas participar favor
de contactar a Elsa Diaz 818-2392809 o Gladys 818-912-4300.
Información del Boletín
Los anuncios para el boletín
deberán ser por escrito
(Incluyendo fax o correo electrónicos) a el Centro Parroquial a mas tardar en Domingo antes de las 12:00
p.m. Par a mas infor mación
llame al centro Pastoral .
(818) 592-2880.
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Four-week program
emphasizing core skills
For students entering 1st-8th Grade
Special program available for TK & Kindergarten
(pending enrollment)
Dates: June 20th- July 15th
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Fees: $375.00
Summer camp activities available for all ages until 3pm
at an additional fee ($125.00)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration Form – DUE: JUNE 6, 2016
Family Name: ______________________________________________________________
Mother’s Name: ________________________________Phone Number: _______________
Father’s Name: ________________________________ Phone Number: _______________
Child’s Name: ___________________________________Grade: _____________________
Child’s Name: ___________________________________Grade: _____________________
1. I understand that I am entering into a contract with Our Lady of the Valley for Summer School. I agree
to pay $375 per child for the summer school session and $125 if I decide I want my child to stay until
3pm. Summer school is non-refundable.
2. I agree to pick up our child(ren) by 12:15pm and agree to pay a late fee of $1 for each minute we are
late in picking up our child.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________Date: ________________
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P ARISH I NFORMATION - I NFORMACIÒN P ARROQUIAL
PARISH CENTER & MINISTRY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
HORARIO DEL CENTRO PARROQUIAL
Lunes a Viernes
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cerrado: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Sábado: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Domingo: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Baptism Requirements: Par ents must fill out the Registration Form in the Parish Center at least three weeks before
the proposed date of baptism. Please call the Parish Center
for further information.
Requisitos para Bautizo: Pavor de pasar al Centr o Parroquial para obtener un calendario de fechas y requisitos
completos. La inscripción para los bautizos debe ser por lo
menos tres (3) semanas antes de la fecha deseada.
Weddings: Engaged couples must contact one of the
priests at least SIX months before the proposed date of wedding.
Matrimonios: La par eja de pr ometidos deber án contactar a uno de los sacerdotes por lo menos seis (6) meses antes
de la fecha deseada.
Quince Años: Registration for the Mass of Thanksgiving
for Quinceañera must be no more than SIX months before
the proposed date.
Quinceañeras: Para reservar Misa de Acción de Gracias
para Quinceañera favor de llamar a la oficina del Centro
Parroquial seis (6) meses antes de la fecha que deseada .
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
¿Interesado en ser católico? El Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana de los Adultos (RICS) es el proceso con el
cual los adultos hacen miembros de la fe católica. Dan la
bienvenida los adultos de cada año en la comunidad católica
con RCIA. Es el aprender y un proceso cariñoso en los cuales la conversión del corazón le trae a Jesús Cristo que sea
nuestro señor y salvador. Si usted o alguien que usted sabe
está interesado en hacer se un católico, de llamar por favor a
Hermana Estela en 818.592.2880, extensión. 234.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults become members of the Catholic
Faith.
Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which
conversion of the heart brings you to Jesus Christ, who is our
Lord and Savior.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a
Catholic, please call Sister Estela at 818.592.2880, ext. 234.
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: Reverend Arturo Velasco ■ Associate Pastor: Fr. Thomas Asia ■ Associate Pastor in Residence: Father Jeffrey Deikel ■ Director Religious
Education: Sister Estela del Bando, M.S. CHS ■
Parish School Principal: Dr. Lisa Solis ■ Director of Music Ministry: Katy Mayne ■ Coordinator of Youth Confirmation Program: Mrs. Mary Cortez ■
Assistant Director of Religious Education (Spanish): Ms. Alicia Figueroa ■ Religious Education Office Assistant: Margarita Pinedo ■
Liturgy Assistant/Sacristan: Aileen Cecilio ■ Bulletin Editor: Dee Zamora
PARISH CENTER STAFF ■ Parish Secretary: Thelma Chaparro ■ Receptionists: Elizabeth Lemus, Vanessa Rivera ■ Adriana Huizar ■
Webmaster: Chris Knabenshue
■ PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ■ Bible Study ■ Senior Parishioners Club ■ Sirkulo Filipino ■ Cursillo in Christianity Ultreya (Filipino) ■ Ultreya en Cristinidad ■
Grupo de Danzantes ■ Grupo de Jóvenes ■ Legion of Mary ■ Socidad Guadalupanas ■ Grupo San Judas Tadeo ■ Bereavement Ministry■
Our Lady of the Valley Fiesta Committee
PRAYER GROUPS - GRUPOS DE ORACION
■ Grupo de Oración (Viernes) Cada viernes en el Salón Parroquial, 7:00 p.m. ■ Cursillo en Cristiandad Ultreya (en español) Cada 4th cuarto
domingo del mes en el Salón Parroquial a las 6:30 p.m. ■ Bible Study for Adults Every Thursday, Room 12, 7:00 p.m. ■ Sociedad Las Guadalupanas Misa el 12 de cada mes ■
Is God calling you to a priestly or religious vocation? Call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at 213.637.7248 or go online at
vocations.la-archdiocese.org.
Our Lady of the Valley Church
Bulletin # 913138
Dee 818-667-8342
Sunday Nov. 2 2008
Special Instructions: