My friend, move up to a higher position

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 28, 2016
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
10727 So. Downey Ave., Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246 Fax: (562) 862-7020
www.olphdowney.org
My friend, move up to a higher position
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday:
Fridays:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
9:00am
-
7:00pm
12 noon
7:00pm
3:00pm
OFFICE CLOSED:
(Monday - Friday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: ENGLISH 5:00pm (Vigil)
Sunday: ENGLISH 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm
ESPAÑOL 1:30pm, 7:00pm
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (9:30am, 1:30pm, 7:00pm)
Morning Prayer: 7:55am (Monday - Friday)
Morning Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:15am
Confession Time: Saturday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
AUGUST 28, 2016
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“My child, conduct your affairs with humility …” Sirach 3:17
If we are proud and arrogant, we do not allow God to work in our lives.
Humility is the key for growth in our life of faith. Humility means that we
are honest about who we are, that we are lacking in so much.
We then allow the Holy Spirit to teach us concern for others. We also become very simple and are happy and at peace with the little things of life.
“When you are invited to a banquet
… take the lowest place …” Luke 14:1, 7-14
“When you hold a banquet, invite the poor,
the crippled, the lame, the blind …” Luke 14:1, 7-14
Saints of God, help us to grow in humility!
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SCHOOL NEWS
DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD PREPARED
FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND HEAVEN?
Here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School,
we educate the whole child in a faith-filled and
nurturing environment.
Now Accepting Transitional Kindergarten
and Kindergarten Applications for the 20162017 School Year. We have a special tuition
rate for contributing parishioners!
Contact our school office at 562-869-9969 to set
up a tour today! 50% off 2017-2018 school year
intent to return for all current family referrals!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
10441 Downey Ave
Downey, 90241
562-869-9969
www.ourladyschool.com
Transitional Kindergarten - 8th grade
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GRIEF HEALING JOURNEY
Begins: Wednesday, September 21
Duration: 6 weeks
Where: OLPH Parish Center
Time: 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Sessions are designed to help a
person move from the darkness
of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.
Sessions will include an explanation of the
stages of grief with prayer, scripture readings,
and confidential sharing.
For information and/or reservations, please call
Olivia Denisac at the Rectory 562-923-3246 ext
204.
FIRST FRIDAY
This Friday, September 2 is
the First Friday of the month.
Mass will be at 8:15 am and
Eucharistic Adoration will be continuous from after Morning Mass until Benediction at 5:30 pm.
We invite you to sign-up for ½ hour visits
with our Eucharistic Lord.
HOURS
We will return to our regular office hours
on Tuesday, September 6.
Monday – Thursday:
Fridays:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30am - 7:00pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 7:00pm
9:00am - 3:00pm
Adult Confirmation classes
correction begin in September.
For registration information,
please contact the Religious Education
Office at 862-7268.
Don’t wait - our classes fill up quickly.
AUGUST 28, 2016
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KIDS CORNER
Humble yourself to sit at the worst
seat and be glad when asked to take
a better seat.
START
TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE
Thanks to our latest group of parishioners who have
completed their pledges to the 2016 Together in Mission
Campaign.
Jim Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Arakelyan
Mr. & Mrs. Frances Baez
Maria Castaneda
Leticia Castillo
Mr. &Mrs. Mike Cornair
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Delgado
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Duran Jr.
Dr. Robert Flynn
Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Galan
The Galaviz Family
Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Gallegos
Rosa Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. Julio Garneff
Marilyn Gatewood
Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Gepigon
Salvador Hernandez
Mr. &Mrs. Don Hurtikant
Raquel Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Laja
Mr. & Mrs. Adelito Lim
Mr. & Mrs. David Lobato
The Minjares Family
Mr. &Mrs. Gustavo Montoya
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Origel
Mr. & Mrs. John Ortega
Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Perez
Hector Perez
Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Ramirez
Maria Rodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. Gregorio Rodriguez
Sandra Rodriguez
Manuel Sanchez
Adrian Segura
Mr. & Mrs. Freddie Taylor
Louise Ugliano
Alex Vracin
Suzan Wilson
Our total now sits at $69,565 pledged, which is $32,000
short of our parish total of $98,500. We want to thank
our parishioners who have done their part for our parish
and community, and encourage all of the many parishioners who have not yet made a pledge to please do so.
There is still time to do your part for our community.
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
PREDATORS PLAY GAMES TOO
Pokémon Go and other popular cell phone games
attract kids and adults of all ages, but not everyone
who plays is doing it for fun. Some predators use
online games as a way to connect with potential victims and find out where they’re playing. It is important to teach kids not to share locations online with
anyone they don’t know in real life (anyone who is
not a trusted friend, sibling, relative, etc.), and take
steps to disable location-sharing features on cell
phones and devices if possible.
For
more
information,
visit:
https://
www.faithandsafety.org/strangers-and-predators1.
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all the parishioners who support our parish
and various ministries. God bless you.
Collection for Weekend of August 21, 2016
Sunday Regular Collection
Electronic Collection
Assumption
(2 weeks = $3,255)
Propagation of the Faith
(2 weeks = $5,593)
School Support
Capital Improvements
HOLY HUMOR
Borrowing Thanks
Thank-you student loans
for getting me
through university.
I don't think I can ever
repay you!
$14,309
$1,827
$2,954
$2,255
$16
$3,000
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Pope Saint Gregory I, also known as the
Great, was the Pope of the Catholic
Church between 590 and 604 AD.
Gregory was born around 540 in
Rome. Gregory's family was very wealthy
and owned estates on the island of Sicily
which provided income. Gregory was well
educated and excelled in all his studies.
He also became an expert in law.
In 590, Pope Pelagius II died, and Gregory was proclaimed pope by acclamation.
This was not something Gregory wanted,
but he accepted the burden nevertheless.
Gregory made clear he preferred the
monastic life in a series of writings praising it. He also referred to himself as a servant of God. The
habit remains in practice to this day and many clergy still
refer to themselves as servants.
Pope Gregory was famous for the emphasis he put on
missionary work. He sent many people out to bring many
to Jesus and into the Church. He was well known for his
alms to the poor, and he gave quite generously of the
riches donated to the Church by the wealthy people of
Rome. Everything from money to land was given to the
poor in some fashion. He made clear to his subordinates
that their duty was to relieve the distress faced by the
poor.
Because of his great respect for the poor, it was Pope
Gregory and the Church that became the most respected -and obeyed force in Rome and across Italy. From the time
of Gregory onwards, the people looked to the Church for
government rather than the distant and indifferent emperors in Constantinople.
Pope Gregory suffered from arthritis in his last years.
He died on March 12, 604 AD. He was immediately proclaimed a saint by means of popular acclaim. In 1969, the
Second Vatican Council moved Saint Gregory's feast day
from March 12 to September 3 so it would not fall during
Lent. During Lent, there are no obligatory memorials.
He is the patron saint of musicians, singers, students,
and teachers.
Catholic.org
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El Santo Papa Gregorio I, también
conocido como el grande, fue el Papa de
la iglesia católica entre 590 y 604 AD .
Gregorio nació en Roma alrededor del
año 540. La familia de Gregorio era muy
rica y tenía fincas en la isla de Sicilia, que
les proporcionaban ingresos de
propiedad. Gregorio fue bien educado y
sobresalía en sus estudios. También se
convirtió en un experto sobre la ley.
En el año 590, el Papa Pelagius II
murió, y Gregorio fue proclamado Papa
por aclamación. Esto fue algo que
Gregorio no quería, pero sin embargo
aceptó el cargo.
En una serie de escritos Gregorio menciona y deja claro
que el prefería la vida monástica. También se refirió a sí
mismo como un siervo de Dios. Este hábito sigue siendo la
práctica hasta hoy en día y muchos clérigos refieren a sí
mismos como siervos.
El Papa Gregorio era famoso por su énfasis en el trabajo
misionero. Envió a muchas personas para traer a muchos a
Jesús y a la iglesia. El era muy conocido por sus limosnas a
los pobres, y les dio generosamente las riquezas donadas a
la iglesia por la gente rica de Roma. De alguna manera
todo, desde dinero hasta la tierra era dado a los pobres.
Dejó claro a sus subordinados que su deber era aliviar la
angustia que los pobres enfrentaban.
Debido a su gran respeto por los pobres, el Papa
Gregorio y la iglesia se convirtieron en la fuerza más
respetada y obedecida en Roma y en toda Italia. Desde el
tiempo de Gregorio en adelante, la gente buscó en la
iglesia el gobierno en lugar de buscarlo en los distantes e
indiferentes emperadores de Constantinopla.
El Papa Gregorio sufrió de artritis en los últimos años.
Murió el 12 de marzo del año 604 AD. Inmediatamente él
fue proclamado Santo por medio de la aclamación
popular. En 1969, el Concilio Vaticano II movió el día de la
fiesta de San Gregorio del 12 de marzo al 3 de septiembre
para que no cayera durante la Cuaresma. Durante la
Cuaresma, hay no hay memoriales obligatorios.
El es el patrono de los músicos, cantantes, estudiantes y
profesores.
Catholic.org
28 DE AGOSTO 2016
PÁGINA 6
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
“Hijo mío, en tus asuntos procede con humildad …” Sirach 3:17
Si somos orgullosos y arrogantes, no permitimos que Dios trabaje en
nuestras vidas.
La humildad es la clave para el crecimiento en nuestra vida de fe.
Humildad significa que seamos honestos sobre nuestra realidad, que
reconozcamos que nos falta mucho.
Entonces permitimos que el Espíritu Santo nos enseñe a preocuparnos por
los demás. También nos volveremos sencillos y estaremos felices y contentos
con las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
“Cuando te invitan a un banquete
… ocupa el último lugar …” Lucas 14:1, 7-14
“Cuando des un banquete, invita a los pobres,
a los lisiados, a los cojos y a los ciegos …” Lucas 14:1, 7-14
¡Santos de Dios, ayúdenos a crecer en la humildad!
Monseñor Lorenzo Miranda
Nadie llega al Reino de Dios si
no es humilde
~ San Agustín
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO - VER LA PAGINA 8
VIGESIMOSEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
LUNES, 5 DE SEPTIEMBRE
La Misa será a las
9:30am y será Bilingüe.
Las oficinas de la rectoría
y la escuela estarán
cerradas. La iglesia se
cerrará después de
misa.
PRIMER VIERNES
El viernes que viene, 2 de septiembre, es el
Primer Viernes del mes. Nuestra Misa será a
las 8:15 am, seguida por la Exposición del
Santísimo hasta las 5:30 pm. Si desea pasar un
rato en oración ante el Santísimo, escriba su
nombre en el horario en la Capilla Eucarística.
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ
¿QUIERES SEGUIR A JESUS DE UNA
MANERA ESPECIAL?
Te invitamos a vivir la espiritualidad de la cruz,
que es el seguimiento de Cristo Sacerdote y Víctima,
ofrecerlo y ofrecernos con El en la cruz de cada día,
por la salvación de los hombres.
Nos reunimos los viernes a las 7:00 pm en el
Centro Parroquial.
Para mas información por favor llame a:
Elsa Salazar, Coordinadora APC (562) 644-2495
"JESUS TE ESPERA "
MISA ESPECIAL
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CARIDAD DEL
COBRE
LUNES, 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE
7:00 pm - ESPAÑOL
Celebraremos una Misa en
honor de la Santa Patrona de
Cuba. Todos están invitados.
PÁGINA 7
Mensaje del Diácono Carlos
Entre los contemporáneos del Señor había un
grupo llamado de los fariseos. Ellos se
consideraban importantes. Ocupaban los primeros
puestos en todo banquete. La gente los saludaba en
la calle, ellos miraban por encima del hombro a la
gente sencilla y pobre. Jesús les dice en su cara:
Ustedes serán reemplazados por otros y pasaran al
último lugar. luego le dice a la gente sencilla del
pueblo: ustedes que están en el último lugar, van a
ser los primeros. Porque el que se humilla será
ensalzado y el que ensalza será humillado. A los
que se engrandecen sin fundamento les puede
pasar lo que a un cierto general del ejercito. Este
fue removido a una nueva base de veinte
mil hombres. Quería impresionar a todos y que
creyeran que era importante. Se pasaba el día
hablando por teléfono con el Presidente del país, y
con los Congresistas. Los soldados comentaban
este general de verdad es importante. Un día, en
una reunión general, llego un empleado con cables
y herramientas, y dijo que venia a instalar el
teléfono por que estaba sin conectar cuando los
soldados se enteraron se burlaron y rieron de su
general que quería aparentar que era importante.
Que no nos vaya a pasar lo mismo.
Bendiciones, Diácono Carlos
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
LOS DEPREDADORES TAMBIÉN JUEGAN
Pokémon Go y otros juegos populares en
teléfonos celulares atraen a niños y adultos de
todas las edades, pero no todos los que juegan
lo hacen por diversión. Algunos depredadores
usan los juegos en línea como una forma de
conectarse con víctimas potenciales y para
descubrir dónde estos están jugando. Es
importante enseñar a los niños a no compartir
su ubicación por Internet con alguien que ellos
no conocen en la vida real (cualquiera que no
sea un amigo de confianza, hermano, familiar,
etc.) y tomar los pasos para bloquear las
capacidades de compartir locación en teléfonos
celulares y otros aparatos, si esto es posible.
Para más información, visite a https://
www.faithandsafety.org/strangers -andpredators1
AUGUST 28, 2016
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 27
8:15 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Sunday, August 28
6:30 am
Rosa Maria Espinoza
8:00 am
Lauro & Consuelo Maldonado (RIP)
9:30 am
Neno Ramos (RIP)
11:30 am
Terry Lambros (RIP)
1:30 pm
Juana Gonzalez Garcia (RIP)
Miguel Angel Vigil (RIP)
5:00 pm
Isabel Jimenez Delgado (RIP)
7:00 pm
J. Jesus Espinoza (RIP)
Monday, August 29
8:15 am
Humberto Sanchez (RIP)
Tuesday, August 30
8:15 am
Mr & Mrs Peter Hakel (RIP)
Wednesday, August 31
8:15 am
Tillie Rodriguez (RIP)
Thursday, September 1
8:15 am
Matt Pim (RIP)
Friday, September 2
8:15 am
Dorothy Van Bergen (RIP)
Norma Quartello
Saturday, September 3
8:15 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Nick Collaro (RIP)
Mary Dixon (RIP)
Sunday, September 4
6:30 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
8:00 am
Miguela Menchavez (RIP)
9:30 am
Ema & Hugo Avila
Tetreault family
11:30 am
Ruth & Greg Aguilar
1:30 pm
Miguel Angel Bolaños (RIP)
5:00 pm
Jose Argeles (RIP)
Juanita Zamora (RIP)
7:00 pm
Dannia Romo De Galvez
Ramiro Lepe (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity,
and those in need of our prayers.
 Juanita Baeza
 Liana Gray
 Daniel Torres
 Dan Hawk
 Marina Franco
 Jennifer Kremser
 Joseph Estrada
 Joseph Sevilla
 Maria Giselle Gomez
 Jesus Mora
 Abel Enriquez
 Efrain Lara
 Julia Barocio
 Johnny Lemucchi
For those who have gone before us,
Life has changed, not ended.
 Danielle Hale
 Nelson Bortoluzzi
 Alejandra Leonor Gonzalez
 Ella Mae Brooks
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
Pastor:
Associate Pastor:
Regular Sunday Supply:
Deacon Couples:
Parish Business Manager:
Secretary:
Bulletin Editor:
Family Life Director:
Liturgy Coordinator:
Development/Facility:
Director of Music:
Pastoral Council:
Finance Council:
Regional Vocations Director:
STAFF
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
Rev. Ambrose Udoji
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Charles (RIP) and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Betty Origel - ext. 205
[email protected]
Patricia Inzunza ext. 201 [email protected]
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 [email protected]
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Theresa Nicholas ext. 211 [email protected]
Hector Perez - ext. 220 [email protected]
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Chair: John Saavedra ~ Co-Chair:Vicki Carnavale
Chair: Ray Brown ~ Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268 ~ [email protected]
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan [email protected]
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey ~ 562-869-9969
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Sunday Scriptures Study
Melodie Santana 544-8188
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Little Rock Bible Study
Respect Life Committee
Richard Ching
382-3360
Linda Malme
869-6491
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
Couples for Christ
Knights of Columbus
Albert Mendoza 951-264-1822
John Kirschner
923-1932
Ma Cecile Mendoza 858-2326
MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Rosa Bulnes
417-6624
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
Martin y Michele Lopez
659-7432
Humberto Ascani (562) 413-0912
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIA NDAD
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
Miguel y Teresa Vela
879-9516
Aaron Lugo
806-9823
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Maria Paredes
397-6444
SACRAMENTS & MORE
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
First Friday of the Month
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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St. Joseph High School
5825 No. Woodruff Ave. Lakewood
This is an annual, 1-day event, that offers attendees the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of
the Catholic Faith, to deepen their spirituality, to
increase their catechetical, liturgical, and leadership
skills, and to be challenged by a variety of current
topics and presenters.
AUGUST 28, 2016
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Mass will be at 9:30am - Bilingual
Morning Prayer at 8:55am
The Rectory offices and school
will be closed. The church will be
closed after Mass.
Este evento anual de un día ofrece oportunidades
a los participantes para crecer en su conocimiento
de la fe católica, profundizar su espiritualidad,
aumentar sus habilidades catequéticas, litúrgicas, y
liderazgo, y para ser motivados por una variedad de
temas y conferencistas.
Our Blue Mass honors Downey’s outstanding men
and women in the police and fire departments.
Cost/Costo: $35
Register/Registracion :
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ore/sppr/
Pages/San-Pedro-Regional-Congress.aspx
This Mass is dedicated to them and is our opportunity as a community to pray for their safety and
protection as they serve Downey throughout the
year.
OUR LADY, THE VIRGIN OF CHARITY:
PATRONESS OF CUBA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
7:00pm - SPANISH
We will celebrate Mass
in honor of the Patron
Saint of Cuba: Nuestra
Señora de la Caridad del
Cobre. All are welcome.
Friday, September 9 at 8:30am
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
is recognizing OLPH’s
Homebound Ministry
with a Mass on
Sunday, September 18
at 11:30am.
Monsignor is cordially
inviting all Homebound
Ministers to attend this important Mass
celebrating the importance of this ministry
to our parish.