1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664

1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664

Divine Mercy Sunday
April 27, 2014
Parish Office: (323) 664-1305 • Fax: (323) 664-4975
Web Page: www.stfrancisla.org • E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Mondays
Priests are available during office hours or by appointment
Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M.
Associate Pastor: Fr. Vincent Hughes, O.F.M.
Deacon: John Salazar
Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10
Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 662-3345
In case of emergencies where a priest is needed after hours,
please call (323) 664-3002
En caso de emergencia cuando necesite un sacerdote,
por favor llame al (323) 664-3002
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Leslie De Leonardis, Principal 323 665-3601 • Fax 323 665-4143
School E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule/Horario
MASS:
English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm;
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil, 5:00 pm
MISA:
Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm
Domingos, 10:00 am
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays/Sábados 4:00 - 4:45 pm, English/Español
BAPTISMS:
BAUTIZOS:
Please check office for dates and times.
Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina.
MARRIAGE:
Please register in Office six months before intended date
MATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada
DEVOTIONS:
Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pm
Rosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am Mass
QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha
deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) 662-3345.
1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664-1305
Pastoral Reflection
Reflexión Pastoral
Reflecting on God's Word
Once in a while I find myself in the pew at a liturgical celebration, and I confess I like to sit near the front
and watch all the people as they come back from receiving Holy Communion. I know what all the books say
about that, what my teachers taught, and what the priests
I've listened to have preached. They said you're supposed to be praying, but I can't help it. I just like to
watch all the folks. I think God may even like it as much
as I do.
When I sit there watching them, I think about how
we're all believers of one sort or another. George, who
every week comes alone, without his family. And
Melissa, who flirts with all the boys more than she
should, and whose parents hardly ever seem to smile.
And Mr. P., who always casts his eyes downward and
folds his hands upward. And Agnes, who seems to have
been caring for her aging mother for as long as anyone
in the church can remember and who herself is now beginning to show signs of aging as well. And the lanky
high schooler who must play basketball well, because
he's certainly tall enough and wears a letter proudly on
his school jacket. And Arthur, whose wife just died. And
a couple hundred other believers as well. They're all
here, every Sunday, and they're all part of the Body of
Christ. It's also why I'm a believer, because they're believers; and most of the time I need them to be believers
just so I can be a believer.
Thomas of this week's Gospel couldn't be a believer
on his own. Having missed the Sunday gathering, he just
couldn't say yes on his own. But one week later when he
was there with all the others, that made all the difference
in the world. In fact it made him a believer. So that's
why I watch all the folks processing by after they receive
Holy Communion. They make me a believer.
--Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright (c) 2013,
World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
De vez en cuando me siento en uno de los bancos durante una celebración litúrgica y debo confesar que me
gusta sentarme hacia delante y fijarme en las personas que
regresan de recibir la Sagrada Comunión. Sé todo lo que
dicen los libros sobre esto, lo que me enseñaron mis maestros y lo que dicen los sacerdotes que he escuchado predicar. Todos dicen que se supone que estemos rezando en ese
momento, pero yo no lo puedo evitar. Me gusta fijarme en
la gente. Yo creo que tal vez a Dios pudiera gustarle tanto
como a mí.
Cuando estoy sentado ahí fijándome en esas personas
pienso que todos somos creyentes de una manera u otra.
Jorge, que viene solo y sin su familia todas las semanas.
Melisa, que coquetea con todos los chicos más de lo que
debe y cuyos padres casi nunca se sonríen. Ese señor, que
siempre baja sus ojos y alza sus manos. Inés, que ha estado
cuidando de su mamá por más tiempo del que nadie en la
iglesia pueda recordar y ahora a ella misma se le empieza a
notar su edad. El chico desgarbado de la prepa, que debe
jugar bien al baloncesto, porque es bien alto y lleva muy
orondo la chamarra de su escuela con una letra grande. Arturo, cuya esposa acaba de morir. Y otros doscientos creyentes más. Todos están aquí cada domingo y todos son
parte del Cuerpo de Cristo. Y también es por eso que yo
soy creyente, porque ellos son creyentes; y la mayoría de
las veces necesito que ellos crean para yo poder creer.
En el Evangelio de esta semana Tomás no podía ser
creyente por sí mismo. Habiéndose perdido la reunión del
domingo, no podía decir que sí sin ayuda. Pero una semana
más tarde, cuando estaba allí con todos los demás, todo fue
muy diferente para él. Es más, ese día se convirtió en creyente. Por eso es que me fijo en las personas que regresan
de recibir la Sagrada Comunión. Ellas me hacen creyente.
—Padre Joseph J. Juknialis
Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications.
Todos los derechos reservados.
LITURGY COUNCIL
Liturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators:
HOSPITALITY: Ken Castillo
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Isabel Campos
LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Sandra Platero
MUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de Leon
ALTAR SERVERS: Victor Veloz
SACRISTAN: Froi Yeneza, Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda
CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vilma Sierra
C.C.D. Saturdays R.C.I.A.: Colleen McClure-Morell, Tuesdays, 7pm
R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pm
YOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays
ACTIVITIES
FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez
GRUPO de ORACIÓN: Angelita Gomez, Tuesday, 7pm
GUADALUPANOS: Nelfa Salazar, 2do & 4to, Domingo, 12 Noon
HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Dale Benson, 2nd Sun., 8:00 Mass
JESUS is LORD Prayer Group: Lydia Emnace, Thursdays, 7pm
KOREAN SECULAR FRANCISCANS Rosalia Moon, 1st Sunday
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday
SEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7:00 pm (323) 662-3345
YOUTH GROUP
OUTREACH
We welcome your ideas for serving those in need.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Freddie Vega & Angelina Morales
AIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis
27 de Abril de 2014
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
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Vocation
If you feel that God is calling you to religious
or priestly life, please don’t hesitate to talk to
Fr. Rene for more information.
Vocaciones
Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida
religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con
el Padre René para más información.
Living God's Word
Taize this Friday!!!
Join us for Taize
Contemplative Prayer
Every First Friday.
It's been said that it takes a village to raise a
child. I'd rather say it takes a community of
faith to raise a believer. It's how we come to
faith and stay in faith.
Copyright (c) 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
St. Francis Weekly Financial Report
Collection: 4/19-4/20 $3,343.00
TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading — All who believed were devoted
to the teachings of the apostles, the communal
life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts
2:42-47).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,
his love is everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1
Peter 1:3-9).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples
with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas
doubts (John 20:19-31).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Todos los creyentes vivían unidos y compartían todo cuanto tenían (Hechos 2:42
-47).
Salmo — Den gracias a Dios porque es bueno, su
amor es eterno (Salmo 118 [117]).
Segunda lectura — Dios nos concedió renacer a la
vida que esperamos por la resurrección de Jesucristo de entre
los muertos. (1 Pedro 1:3-9).
Evangelio — Felices los que creen sin haber visto
(Juan 20:19-31).
Readings & Intentions
Monday, 4/28 St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort
Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8
8:00 AM - Pro Populo
Tuesday, 4/29 St. Catherine of Siena
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
8:00 PM - Pro Populo
Wednesday, 4/30 St. Pius V
Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
8:00 AM - Anna Chan +
Thursday, 5/1 St. Joseph the Worker; National Day of Prayer
Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
8:00 AM - Bert Michael Wilson +
1st Friday, 5/2 St. Athanasius
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
8:00 AM - Pro Populo
Saturday 5/3 Ss. Philip and James
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
8:00AM - Pro Populo
5:00PM - Mila & Joy Aragon (T-giving)
7:00 PM - Pro Populo
Sunday, 5/4 Divine Mercy Sunday
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
8:00 AM - Larry May (B-day); Romeo Grana (B-day)
Richard Rodriguez (B-day); Eric Braganza +
10:00 AM -Silviano Juarez Torres +
Pedro Gabriel & Lucila Guzman +
12:00 PM - Silvio & Mary Della Grotta +
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Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine
Mercy
Sunday
Domingo
de la
Divina
Misericordia
DID YOU KNOW?
Recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect
A key to reporting child abuse and neglect is being able
to recognize common indicators. In children, the following signs may signal the presence of child abuse or
neglect: Shows sudden changes in behavior or school
performance. Has not received help for physical or
medical problems brought to the parents’ attention. Is
always watchful, as though preparing for something
bad to happen. Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn. Comes to school or other activities early, stays
late, and does not want to go home. To learn more
about child abuse prevention, visit http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/default.aspx. For
particular help, you may call Victim’s Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
¿SABÍA USTED?
Reconozca las muestras de abuso y negligencia de
menores
Una de las herramientas para poder reportar el abuso y
negligencia de menores es saber reconocer las señales
comunes. En los niños, las siguientes muestras pueden
señalar la presencia de abuso o negligencia: cambios
repentinos en su comportamiento o en el rendimiento
escolar; no recibir ayuda en los problemas físicos o
médicos a los cuales le han informado a los padres; se
mantienen vigilante como si algo malo fuera a suceder;
son demasiado conformistas, pasivos o retraídos; llegan
temprano a la escuela u otras actividades, se queda tarde y no quiere irse a casa. Para aprender más sobre la
prevención del abuso de menores visite: http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/default.aspx. Para
ayuda especial, marque al número del Ministerio de
Asistencia a Víctimas, (213) 637-7650.
Next weekend 2nd collection for the
Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity
Tendremos una segunda colecta el próximo fin de
semana para el beneficio del Fondo de Caridad
del Cardenal McIntyre. Esta colecta ayuda a los
mas necesitados de nuestra comunidad.
Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity
We walked together in harmony in the house of God
(Psalm 55: 14).
Here’s Hope since 1951 for those in crisis situations
throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Your contribution goes directly toward emergency
needs for children, adults, and families in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties.
You are their hope! Your gift provides a one-time
emergency help for Food, Utilities, Transportation,
Medical, Housing or Funeral Expenses.
Your contributions to the Cardinal McIntyre Fund
for Charity make you a sharer in our parishes' works
of mercy, and in their rewards of grace.
You are helping to serve “the neediest of those in
need” — children, families and individuals throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for whom no
other resources exist.
If you have any questions, please contact
The Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity:
Office - 213-637-7438; Fax - 213-637-6438.
St. Francis of Assisi School is proud to
announce the launch of our school website
www.stfrancisla.com
We encourage everyone to visit our site, get to know
our school community and fill out alumni forms for
all our former students!
We are all very excited about this accomplishment
and look forward to sharing it with all of you!
Blessings,
Ms. De Leonardis, principal
&
SFA faculty and staff
April 27, 2014
Divine Mercy Sunday
SFA’s School
75th Anniversary Celebration!
with Silent Auction, raffles and
more…
SFA faculty and staff would like to invite
all parents and parishioners to our
school’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
with silent auction, raffles and more.
Food and drinks will be sold at a minimal
cost. Tickets can be purchased for $5 and
will include entrance and one raffle
ticket ! Come support our wonderful
school, while helping us celebrate a year
of growth and progress.
Friday, May 2, 2014 7pm to 11pm
In the Parish Hall
Adult only reception
(must be 21 yrs and older)
If you would like to donate auction or raffle items, Please email Ms. De Leonardis
at [email protected] or call the
school at (323) 665-3601
Hope to see you all there !
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Grupo de Oración
Dios Con Nosotros
Le hace una invitación a una
Misa de Sanación
Con el Padre Vincent Hughes
Venga a recibir bendiciones
Lugar: San francisco de Asís
1523 Golden Gate
Los Ángeles, CA 90029
Martes, 06 de Mayo 2014
7:00p.m. -- 9:00p.m
Información:
María Luisa (323) 661-0542
“Señor si tú quieres,
puedes limpiarme.” Lc 5:12