Bulletin, May 15, 2016

Sunday, May 15, 2016
Domingo, 15 de Mayo de 2016
A
nnouncing the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope
Francis challenged us to proclaim God’s mercy
“to everyone without exception . . . again and
again, with new enthusiasm and renewed pastoral action” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12). Pentecost proclaims
that the door locked for fifty days is thrown open at
last. No longer closed in on itself, the community
speaks to crowds from different backgrounds, distant
lands, exotic languages. Everyone hears their native
language. The Spirit does not restore Babel’s uniformity, but forges unity-in-diversity of language, race, nationality—embracing all without exception. During this
Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pentecost’s Spirit summons us
afresh from mediocrity and isolation to share God’s
mercy with the world. “This is our mission!” Francis
exclaims. We are “given the gift of the ‘tongue’ of the
Gospel and the ‘fire’ of the Holy Spirit, so that while
we proclaim Jesus risen, living and present in our
midst, we may warm . . . the heart of the peoples, drawing near to Him, the way, the truth, and the life” (2015).
- Peter Scagnelli
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Save the Date: Parish Picnic will be on
Sunday, July 17th, 2016.
-Alfio Mazzei
-Alicia Jimenez Bravo
-Andres Luna
-Arlasha Allen
-Barbara Harvey
-Bonita Sanderlin
-Camille Jones
-Carlos Antonio Vasquez
-Christina Paul
-Damacio Horta
-Dulce Maria E. Saviñon
-Dustin, Gabriel,
Carmelo, and Jorge
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Ethel Lamirault
-Feliciana Escobedo
-Fredia Sanderlin
-Gabriel y Miralda Tahan
-Giovanni Garcia
-Gladys Green
-Glen Arellano
-Gloria Sanguillen
-Guadalupe Morales
-Irene Romo
-Jack & Michael Stokes
-Joan McLaughlin
-Juan Madariaga
-Juan Moreno
-Juanita Orozco
-Juanita Rubalcava
-Julia Ureña
-Linda Guillian
-Lisa Gallardo
-Lorraine Duperon
-Lucy Rodriguez
-Margaret Alexander
-Maria Jimenez
-Maria Luna
-Mariana Reynoso
-Marlene Debora
-Michelle Porter
-Miguel Alfredo Piliado
-Nicole Michelle
-Norma Barker
-Nyniece Micheaou
A
l anunciar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia el
Papa Francisco nos desafía a proclamar la misericordia de Dios “a todos, sin excluir ninguno una vez más con nuevo entusiasmo y con una renovada
acción pastoral” Misericordiae Vultus, 12). Pentecostés
proclama que la puerta cerrada por cincuenta días finalmente se abre. No más encierro en sí misma, la comunidad habla a las multitudes con diferentes orígenes, de
tierras lejanas, exóticos lugares. Cada uno los escucha
en sus leguas nativas. El Espíritu no restaura la uniformidad de Babel, pero fragua la unidad en la diversidad
del idioma, de la raza, de la nacionalidad, incluyendo a
todos sin excepción. Durante este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el Espíritu de Pentecostés nos convoca de
nuevo desde la mediocridad y la soledad para compartir
la misericordia de Dios con el mundo. “¡Esta es nuestra
misión!” lo dice el Papa Francisco. “Se nos dio el don
del ‘idioma’ del Evangelio y el ‘fuego’ del Espíritu
Santo, para proclamar a Jesús resucitado, vivo y presente en medio de nosotros y para alentar los corazones de
las personas, acercándolas a Jesús, el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida” (Rezo del Regina Coeli, Domingo de
Pentecostés, 24 de mayo de 2015).—Peter Scagnelli
Anote el día: Nuestro Día de Campo Parroquial será el domingo, 17 de julio de 2016.
-Oscar Barbosa
-Pam Terry
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Ramon Jimenez Andrade
-Ramon Reyes
-Raymond Almeida
-Rene Jacques Hunton
-Rev. Francis Cassidy
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Robert Johnson
-Rosa Diaz
-Rose Thierry
-Sophie Demarcos
-Sergio Villanueva
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Timothy Akens
-Teri Lanham
-Terry Ally Sr.
-Virginia Gadison
“Be sure that in proportion as you advance in fraternal charity, you are increasing in your love of God, for His
Majesty bears so tender an affection for
us that I cannot doubt He will repay our
love for others by augmenting, in a
thousand different ways, that which we
bear for Him.”
- St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the
Church
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To build and foster a Christian Community that offers
the opportunity to experience God’s unconditional love
and acceptance to all who come into contact with it.
Construir y alimentar una Comunidad Cristiana que ofrece
la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de
Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos.
L
T
o me this feast reminds me each year of the
promise Christ made to his disciples and to us
all, that he would send the Advocate to be with
us always. This Spirit is alive and well here at St.
Agatha's as seen through the works of charity that go
on week after week. It is also manifested in the people
as they welcome strangers in a wholesome and
genuine way. We are the Advocate to those who
have lost their way or strayed from the path of
Christ.
a fiesta de Pentecostés me recuerda cada año de
la promesa que Jesús le hizo a sus discípulos y a
nosotros. Que enviaría al Paráclito para estar
con nosotros. El Espíritu está vivo y se siente aquí en
Santa Águeda con las obras de caridad de cada
semana. También se muestra cuando damos la
bienvenida a personas de una manera verdadera y
calurosa. Somos los abogados para quienes se
han desviado del camino de Jesús.
Estos tiempos me recuerdan que necesitamos
poner nuestra fe en el Espíritu y pedir por su
guía. Nuestro mundo está lleno de violencia, se
le cuestiona al gobierno de diversas maneras y
nuestros niños están buscando respuestas por
otras partes. Pongamos nuestra fe y trabajo al llegar a
conocer a personas cada día. Sólo podemos hacer lo
que podemos, pero somos muchos de nosotros para
hacer una diferencia en nuestra comunidad. Que el
espíritu los guía esta semana y a lo largo de sus vidas.
It strikes me in these times, that we need to put
our faith in the Spirit and ask for his guidance.
Our world is full of violence in many forms, our
governments are being questioned on every side
and our kids are looking elsewhere for answers. Let us
put our faith and love to work as we meet people
each day. We can only do what we are able, but there
are enough of us to make a difference in this little part
of Los Angeles if we are committed. May the Spirit
guide you this week and throughout your life.
Que tengan un Pentecostés lleno de bendiciones,
Hermana Karen Collier
Have a blessed Pentecost,
Sr. Karen Collier
Pupusas Feast
Día de Pupusas
Come and taste the traditional dish of El Salvador, PUPUSAS, and be part of the Restoration of our Church. You
are invited on Sunday May 29, 2016 after every morning
Mass in the Parish Hall. There will be another surprise
dish from El Salvador. Don't miss this delicious opportunity! All proceeds will benefit the Restoration of our
Church.
Venga a saborear el platillo típico de El Salvador: LAS
PUPUSAS, y colabora para la restauración de nuestra iglesia. Están invitados después de cada misa el domingo 29
de mayo de 2016 en el Salón Parroquial. Habrá un platillo sorpresa salvadoreño, ¡No se lo pierda! Todas las ganancias serán para beneficio de la Restauración de la
Nuestra Iglesia.
St. Agatha’s Youth Ministry in Social Media
Instragram: @st.agathasyouth / Snapchat: stagathayouth
“As each one has received a
special gift, employ it in
serving one another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. “
- 1 Peter 4:10
Sunday, May 8, 2016
$9,446.50
Online Giving
$472.00
Sunday, May 1, 2016
$8,916.50
Online Giving
$315.00
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"Que todos, como buenos
administradores de los
múltiples dones de Dios,
pongan al servicio de los demás el don que recibieron"
-1 Pedro 4:10
Registration for First Communion
Inscripciones para Primera Comunión
The registration forms for the First Year will be in the
vestibule of the church entrance soon. For more information contact Gricelda De la Cerda at (323) 933-0963
or email her at [email protected]
Las formas de inscripción para el Primer año estarán en
el vestíbulo a la entrada de la iglesia pronto. Para mas
información: Gricelda De la Cerda al (323) 933-0963 o
por correo electrónico [email protected]
New Testament Reflection Group
We are called to encounter God in the
Word as it holds the keys to knowing
HIM intimately.
This group will meet on Thursdays
from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the San Martin
de Porres Room
Contact: Gina Johnson at (818) 466-4048.
Meditation Group
One hour a week evening course on Christian Meditation. This group exists for the
sole purpose of support and encouragement
for continuing a daily meditation practice in one's own
life.
Meeting: Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the
Pastoral Center Conference Room
Contact: Lucy Palermino (323) 402-0797
or:[email protected]
Year of Mercy Group
Faith Sharing Group
Read and Reflect: "BE MERCIFUL" by Bill
Huebsch. In calling us to reflect on the traditional
works of mercy, Pope Francis stands in the very center of the Christian message.
Meeting Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the
Guadalupe Room starting April 21st.
Contact: Natalie Roberts at (925) 818-6816 or by
email: [email protected]
Share and discuss the book "Faith Beyond
Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay" by
James Alison. This group is open to everyone
interested in sharing their experiences.
Meeting: Sundays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
in the Pastoral Center Conference Room. Contact
Gilbert Dorado at (323) 397-7347 or [email protected]
Are you a Southern University Alumni or do you know someone that attended
Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
We are looking for our Jaguar Family Members in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Please pass the
following contact information on to help us gather our Jaguars. We appreciate you, our former Founder’s
Day host church, St. Agatha. May God continue to bless you!
Contact Information- Katina Littleton Adams(parishioner)@225-939-6677, [email protected]
Dixie Scott-(323)289-6240, [email protected], Keith Cox-(323)447-8898, [email protected].
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St. Agatha’s 2016 Graduates
Graduados de Santa Agatha 2016
If you are a Member of St. Agatha and YOU are
graduating from HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, TRADE or, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL or
OTHER institution, please pick up a form after mass
behind the church. Please see Gloria.
Si es miembro de St. Agatha y se está graduando de
HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIO, UNIVERSIDAD, ESCUELA DE OFICIOS O VOCACIONAL o otra institución. Por favor recoja un formulario después de la
misa detrás de la Iglesia. Busque a
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May 28— Confirmation Group Contact: Gricelda
"NOBODY CAN DO
special reserved tables set
up for them and we served
EVERYTHING BUT
them. This made a big differEVERYBODY CAN DO
ence especially for our
SOMETHING."
mother's who are separated
from the children and famiWINNERS OF THE
lies. Ah the smiles on the
S.H.A.R.E.
MOTHER'S DAY RAFFLE faces of our women guests was
priceless and touched the heart.
Diamond Bracelet—
YOU CHURCH FAMILY
Sandra Bell
ARE THE BLESSING. We
Diamond Earrings—
say this often and we wonder if
Bets McBride
you feel in your soul how doSilver Earrings—Al Jacques
ing these acts of kindness imGold Rosary Necklace—
pacts our guests and leaves
Cristina Santos
imprints in their lives. This is
Gold Earrings—
that part of "be a blessing" that
Lorene Rhodes
we sign off with each week.
Virgin Mary Bracelet—
Shelly Moore
Thank you family for your
support in making our Mother's
Our women guests were
Day Bake Sale and Raffle sucthrilled to be served a hot sit
cessful. The Bake items were
down meal of baked chicken
perfect for enjoying yourself or
mac and cheese, corn on the
gifting to someone. We hope
cob, string beans, bread, cake
that you noticed the sheets
and a gift bag filled by Shan
with the family tree and the
and her crew with make up,
small pictures honoring many
toiletries, jewelry and a ton of
of our church mother's when
love to celebrate and honor
you sat in the Placita area enthem for Mother's Day. They
were beaming as they sat at the joying the day.
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May 21— NO MEAL
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry has been
blessed with God sending
saints and wingless angels to
volunteer and serve in giving their time, talent and treasure each Saturday and when
needed to come before Sunrise
on a Sunday to go that extra
mile to be a part of our fund
raising efforts. Our Ministry
Leaders Azalie and Yolanda
dedicate endless hours of their
time, talent and treasure to
provide the compassionate atmosphere that will nurture the
spiritual needs of the volunteers that come each Saturday
to fulfill a community service
need or to serve just because.
This Saturday Becky, Tiara,
Conception with Azalie decorated the cakes and cupcakes
that they had made. This took
hours and the end results were
what you saw and purchased
on Sunday. Like the cupcake
bouquet, the high heel shoe,
the rose cupcakes and cakes.
THANK YOU! THANK
YOU! THANK YOU!
Marion Sadler before she went
away donated her famous
sweet potato pie and "oh my
gosh delicious" coconut cake,
Norman McQueen donated her
fantastic mouth watering wanting more loaf breads, Geraldine Moran donated her "U
ALL bring on the milk chocolate cupcakes". Lisa donated
her favorite homemade cinnamon rolls. Cristina M came
early to set up and serve.
Rachel J and Isabella J served
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all day. These two saints always come when we ask.
Anthony, Jason, Jose and Juan
from Bright Star Academy
came at 6 am to set up, move
tables, sell the baked goodies
and to clean up following the
bake sale. They were a welcomed blessing. Amen.
God sent these saints and
wingless angels to serve and
we are once more humbly
grateful and appreciative of
these blessings.
Thank you again for blessing
us with your support that sustains the ST. Agatha outreach
to those in need in our community and touches and refuels
the soul of those who serve in
the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry.
Don't be afraid to go out on the
limb to be a blessing for someone you pass on your journey
this week. God has your back
and He will give you the comfort and courage that you need
to be blessed and be a blessing.
Please continue to pray for
unity and peace everywhere on
this earth.
Blessings,
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry
Grand
Prize
3rd
Prize
$1,500.00
2nd
Prize
4th
Samsung
Galaxy
Tablet
5th
Prize
$1,000.00
$300.00
Best Buy Card
Dinner for two at Ugo
Restaurant in Culver City
Please help us sell our Raffle Tickets. They are NOW
available. Our Raffle is the biggest fundraiser during
our International Festival.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Por favor ayúdenos a vender boletos. Nuestra Rifa es lo
que más recauda fondos en nuestro
Festival Internacional.
Gracias por su apoyo continuo.
Save the Date:
3rd Degree Blues and Elson’s Band Soul
Barkada will play on June 12th!
Anote el día:
¡La SONORA DINAMITA estará con
nosotros el sábado 11 de junio!
Booth Sponsors
□ $25.00
□ $50.00
St. Agatha’s International Festival
June 10, 11 and 12, 2016
□ $75.00
□ $100.00
□ $200.00
Patrocinadores de Puesto
□ $300.00
□ Other______
NAME: ____________________________________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________□ Check □ Cash
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If you are a sponsor your name will be
placed on a booth the day of the Festival
 Bring your donation after mass
 Mail or bring your donation to the office
Checks: St Agatha Festival

Si usted es un patrocinador su nombre se
pondrá en un puesto el día del Festival
 Traiga su donación después de misa
 Envíe por correo o traiga su donación
Cheques: St Agatha Festival
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Pastoral Staff Directory
Saturday May 14 ╬ Sábado 14 de Mayo
5:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Sunday May 15 ╬ Domingo 15 de Mayo
Acts 2: 1-11/ Ps 104: 1. 24. 29-30. 31. 34/ 1 Cor 12: 3b-7. 12-13
7:00 a.m.
Miguel Mancía (Salud)
- A petición de Roxana Westbrook
7:00 a.m.
Juan Abel Westbrook †
- A petición de Roxana Westbrook
7:00 a.m.
Ricarda Sanchez †
- A petición de Carmen Brito
7:00 a.m.
Leonor Chavez †
- A petición de Carmen Brito
7:00 a.m.
Francisco Barba † y Elodia Guiterrez †
- A petición de la familia Gutierrez
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
-
Stephen Bowman (Divine Healing)
- Requested by Adrienne Knox
10:00 a.m.
Lucy Fortune †
- Requested by Adrienne Knox
12:15 p.m.
Glen Arellana (Salud)
- A petición de María Arellana
12:15 p.m.
12:15 pm
Micaela Aquino †
- A petición de la Familia Hernández Aquino
Andrea Centeno (Cumpleaños/Graduación)
- A petición de la Familia Centeno
12:15 p.m.
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
Sr. Karen Collier
Parish Life Director
Ext. 227
[email protected]
Fr. Ernest Pathi
Student Priest
Ext. 223
[email protected]
Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Parish Deacon
(323) 935-1308
[email protected]
Enrique Reyes
Parish Business Manager
Ext. 224
[email protected]
Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation
(323) 933-0963
[email protected]
Gricelda de la Cerda
Youth Ministry
Ext. 240
[email protected]
Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected]
Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853
[email protected]
Ángel Chirino †
- A petición de su familia
12:15 p.m.
Pilar de Jesús Durán †
- A petición de su familia
12:15 p.m.
Pastoral Office Hours
Edgar Reyes †
- A petición de Flor Murillo
12:15 p.m.
Maria Robles †
- A petición de Guillermina Pinto
5:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Monday, May 16 ╬ Lunes 16 de Mayo
Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes
10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday • Sábado
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday: OFFICE CLOSED
Jas 3: 13-18/ Ps 19: 8. 9. 10. 15/ Mk 9: 14-29
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 17 ╬ Martes 17 de Mayo
Jas 4: 1-10/ Ps 55: 7-8. 9-10a. 10b-11a. 23/ Mk 9: 30-37
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
Wednesday, May 18 ╬ Miércoles 18 de Mayo
Jas 4: 1-17/ Ps 49: 2-3. 6-7. 8-10. 11/ Mk 9: 38-40
8:00 a.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
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Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp)
Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp)
Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil)
Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En)
10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En)
Confession / Confesiones
Thursday, May 19 ╬ Jueves 19 de Mayo
Jas 5: 1-6/ Ps 49: 14-15ab. 15cd-16. 17-18. 19-20/ Mk 9: 41-50
6 30 p.m.
Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, May 20 ╬ Viernes 20 de Mayo
Jas 5: 9-12/ Ps 103: 1-2. 3-4. 8-9. 11-12/ Mk 10: 1-12
6:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
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Next Sunday Readings
- Holy Trinity Sunday
May 22, 2016
Prv 8: 22-31/ Ps 8/ Rom 5: 1-5/ Jn 16: 12-15
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