Countdown to Pope Francis arrival to the US: 38 days!

I
n keeping with the overall "struggle
theme" in Cycle B's annual readings,
this weekend, the Bible readings speak
of an internal struggle about which path to follow. In
the first reading, "Wisdom" has set up her sevencolumned house and set out her refreshments, and is
asking folk to come in and sample her
wares..........but, of course, across the street, "Lady
Folly" has set up HER house, too, and she is beckoning us to enter, and her hors d'œuvres look especially
scrumptious! Which path will we follow? It's always
a struggle. This is the theme the Letter to the Ephesians takes up, as it adjures us to avoid the path of
the dissolute and to struggle to keep on a straight
course. In the Gospel--Chapter 6 of John's Gospel-his chapter on the Eucharist--people struggle to
imagine "eating the flesh of Jesus." It sounds disgustingly unappetizing--which is a metaphor for life, isn't
it. The "true path" often isn't appetizing. The "liquor
is flowing" on the other path, and this one just looks
DRY and desolate. Yet, looks can be deceiving. Wisdom's banquet leads to meaning and purpose. And
the Eucharist leads to eternal life. A good meditation,
don't you think, as we move into vacation season?
- Fr. Bill Axe
Countdown to Pope Francis
arrival to the US: 38 days!
-Alfio Mazzei
-Alicia Jimenez Bravo
-Anabel Manriquez
-Andres Luna
-Archie Brown II
-Arlasha Allen
-Barbara Harvey
-Barbara Viramontes
-Bertha Antee
-Carlos Antonio Vasquez
-Christina Paul
-Constantino Perez
-Damacio Horta
-Darwin Varela
-Dulce Maria E. Saviñon
-Dustin, Gabriel,
Carmelo, and Jorge
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Edy Becker
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Gabriel y Miralda Tahan
-Georgie Davis
-Giovanni Garcia
-Gladys Green
-Glen Arellano
-Gloria Sanguillen
-Guadalupe Morales
-Henre Dorsey
-Jack & Michael Stokes
-Jaime Rubalcava
-Joan McLaughlin
-Juanita Rubalcava
-Julia Ureña
-Linda Guillian
-Lorraine Duperon
-Lucy Rodriguez
-Maria Luna
-Maria Perez
-Mariana Reynoso
-Maura Fitzgerald
-Michelle Porter
-Miguel Alfredo Piliado
--Mykhail J. Thomas
-Norma Barker
-Oscar Barbosa
-Pam Terry
-Patrick Fitzgerald
-Paula Dupre Moore
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Ramon Reyes
-Raymond Almeida
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Robert Johnson
-Ronald Mayberry
-Rose Thierry
-Sophie Demarcos
-Sergio Villanueva
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Timothy Akens
-Juan Madariaga
-Terry Ally Sr.
-Juanita Orozco
-Virginia Gadison
-Nyniece Micheaou
-Margaret Alexander
-Dee Carlson
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as lecturas de este fin de semana continúan con el tema de la lucha, y hoy
nos habla de la lucha de elegir el buen
camino. En la primera lectura, la Sabiduría preparó su casa de siete columnas y ofreció su vino y
le pide a la gente que pruebe lo que ha mezclado… pero al cruzar la calle se encuentre la casa
de la Locura, nos invita a que entremos, y sus platillos se ven sumamente deliciosos. ¿Qué camino
vamos a seguir? Siempre es una lucha. Este mismo tema lo encontramos en la Carta a los Efesios,
en donde nos pide a que vayamos por el buen camino, y luchemos para adelante. En el Evangelio,
la gente lucha en imaginarse cómo “comerse la
carne de Jesús.” No suena como algo apetitoso, lo
cual es una metáfora de la vida, ¿no es así? El camino verdadero a veces no es apetitoso. El licor
está fluyendo suavemente, y éste se ve seco y desolado. Sin embargo, la mirada nos puede engañar. El banquete de la Sabiduría nos lleva a significado y a tener un propósito. Y la Eucaristía nos
lleva a la vida eterna. Es una meditación buena en
especial ahora en tiempo de vacaciones.
- Padre Bill Axe
¡Faltan 38 días para que llegue el
Papa a los Estados Unidos!
“Authentic human development has a
moral character. It presumes full respect
for the human person, but it must also be
concerned for the world around us and
'take into account the nature of each being
and of its mutual connection in an ordered
system.' Accordingly, our human ability to
transform reality must proceed in line with
God’s original gift of all that is" (5).
- Pope Francis in Laudato Si
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.
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Construyendo y alimentando una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar
el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a
todos con quienes nos encontremos.
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n the Old Testament, “wisdom” refers
not simply to an intellectual attainment, but rather to a life lived in accord with God’s will for human beings. Lady wisdom depicts this sort of life. We see this also in the
letter to the Ephesians, who are exhorted to live
“not as foolish persons but as wise. How do we
live our lives today? I think we are being asked to
look at our decisions and choices in light of what
God wants for each of us. Let us ask God to give
us the strength of mind, heart and will to do what
will help us toward living “eternal life”.
n el Antiguo Testamento, la “sabiduría”
no sólo se refiere a lo intelectual, más
bien se trata de vivir según la voluntad
de Dios. La Sabiduría nos muestra este tipo de vida.
También lo vemos en la carta a los Efesios, a quienes
se les pide que “vivan como personas sabias y no como personas tontas. ¿Cómo vivimos nuestras vidas el
día de hoy? Creo que se nos pide a que veamos nuestras decisiones y opciones de acuerdo a lo que Dios
quiere para nosotros. Pidámosle a Dios a que nos dé la
fuerza en la mente, en el corazón y en nuestra voluntad para hacer lo que nos puede ayudar en vivir una
vida eterna.”
Perhaps the upcoming chances to discuss the
Pope’s Exhortation with other parishioners might
be good ways of helping each other see our lives in
the light of our faith. I hope many of you will avail
of this.
Have blessed week
Sr. Karen Collier
Creo que tendremos la oportunidad de ver nuestras
vidas con la luz de la fe en los grupos de reflexión sobre la Exhortación del Papa (La Alegría del Evangelio). Espero que muchos de ustedes puedan participar.
Sr. Karen’s Jubilee Mass!
¡Misa de Jubileo de la Hermana Karen!
You are invited to celebrate Sr. Karen’s
50th Anniversary as a religious person with
the Order of Sisters of St. Louis.
Estás invitado a celebrar el Quincuagésimo (50) Aniversario de la hermana Karen como religiosa en la
Orden de las Hermanas de San Luis.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2015
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: St. Agatha’s Church
Fecha: Sábado, 5 de septiembre de 2015
Tiempo: 1:30 p.m.
Lugar: Iglesia de Santa Águeda
God is able to provide you
with every blessing in
abundance, so that by always having enough of
everything, you may share
abundantly in every good
work.
2 Cor 9:8
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen Collier
Sunday, August 9
$ 6,930.50
Online Giving
$ 480.00
Sunday, August 2
$ 9,743.50
Online Giving
$ 425.00
Sunday, July 26
$ 6,674.50
Dios puede hacer que toda
gracia abunde para ustedes, de manera que siempre, en toda circunstancia,
tengan todo lo necesario, y
toda buena obra abunde en
ustedes.
2 Cor 9:8
Saturday, August 22, 2015,
From 5:00pm to 10:30pm
Sábado, 22 de agosto de 2015,
De 5:00pm a 10:30pm
Praise with joy and enjoy the wonderful Music!
Tickets are available after each mass in the back
of the church parking lot and Pastoral Center
during the week.
Tendremos música en ingles y en español!
Vengan y disfruten de la música maravillosa!.
Los boletos ya están disponibles en la carpa que
se encuentra atrás de a iglesia y en la oficina de
la placita.
Featuring:
Marcus Petitt & Eclectic Praise
Broken Bread from Holy Spirit
Pre-Sale: $20 per adult and $10 per child.
At the door: $25 per adult
and $10 per child. (5—10 years old)
Children younger than 5 are FREE
RAFFLE!!!
Microsoft SURFACE 3 (Laptop & Tablet)
One ticket for $5 or Three tickets for $10
and Eight tickets for $25.
(The winner does not need to be present)
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”
- Psalm 150:6
Talleres de Oración y Vida
(P Ignacio Larrañaga)
Les invitamos a vivir un taller de Oración que
transformara su vida. Se aprenderán varios métodos de Oración . Orando Se aprende a Orar. Este
taller consta de 15 sesiones 2 horas de duración
una vez por semana. Todos son bienvenidos.
Lugar: Salón 4
Día: Viernes / Hora: 7:00pm—9:00pm
Información: Germán Hernández
(323) 497 7470
Presentando a:
Grupo Los Buhos
Rayito de Luz y Grupo Nazareth
Pre-venta: $20 por adulto y $10 por niño(a).
En la puerta: $25 por adulto y
(Niños de 5—10) $10 por niño(a)
Niños menos de 5 años son GRATIS
RIFA! Microsoft SURFACE 3 (Laptop/ Tableta)
$5 por boleto o $10 por tres boletos
Y $25 por ocho boletos.
(el ganador no tiene que estar presente)
“Que todo lo que respire alabe al Señor”
- Salmo 150:6
St. Agatha Catholic Church
(2do piso Salón escolar #5)
2646 S. Mansfield Ave.
Los Angeles CA, 90016
Reuniones: Miércoles
Hora: 8:00 a 9:30pm
Información:
Gladis(323) 491-785
Yolanda: (213) 321-0796
Ana: (323) 788-1503
Estacionamiento disponible
Join a Small Discussion Study Group on
Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel
Ven y forma parte a un grupo pequeño para reflexionar
sobre La Alegría del Evangelio del Papa Francisco.
Small discussion groups will be formed to discuss and reflect
on how we encounter Jesus through the gospels. Join us for a 6
week encounter as we prepare for Pope Francis' visit to the
United States.Please call the office if you would like to be part
of a group: (323) 935-8127
Tendremos grupos pequeños para reflexionar y para tener un
encuentro con Jesús a través de los Evangelios. Acompañamos
una vez a la semana para prepararnos para la visita del Papa
Francisco. Por favor de llamar a la oficina si gustas ser parte de
un grupo: (323) 935-8127
Bulletin Editor’s August 2015 Reading
Laudato Si by Pope Francis
Lectura para Agosto—Elección del Editor
Laudato Si por el Papa Francisco
This encyclical is an appeal from Pope Francis addressing every
person living on this planet for an inclusive dialogue about how
we are shaping the future of our planet.
July: Pope Francis: Life and Revolution by Piqué
Esta nueva encíclica del Papa nos invita a un diálogo a que reflexionemos de cómo estará el planeta en el futuro y qué podemos hacer para sea un buen futuro
Julio: Papa Francisco, Vida y Revolución, por Piqué
Blood Drive—September 13th
Campaña de Donación de Sangre
Sunday, September 13th
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. Agatha’s Herbert Johnson Parish Hall
To make an appointment, please contact
the Parish Office at (323) 935-8127 or
online: www.redcrossblood.org
and enter sponsor code: StAgatha.
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August 22—SHARE Please contact the Pastoral Center
"NOBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING BUT
EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHIING"
Thank you 7am mass for the
donation of sandwiches for
our guests."One String"
when he led the guests in our
prayer circle thanked God
and you for supplying the
meal.
Cynthia Metzler came by to
drop off new sneakers and
new clothing for the children and asked if we needed
help of cause we said yes
can you give us an hour?
Well about three hour later
Cynthia left to go home. God
blesses us every week with
such faithful, compassionate
volunteers John D, Laura,
Lisa and our fantastic Ministry Leaders Azalie and
Yolanda. These wingless
angels and saints are sent by
God to provide for our
guests.
Domingo, 13 de septiembre
8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Salón Parroquial
Para hacer cita llama a la oficina parroquial al (323) 935-8127 o ve a la Página de
Internet www.redcrossblood.org
y pon la clave: StAgatha.
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August 29—Bread of Life Ministry
use toiletries as the gift for
each adult guest that attends
the dinner on Christmas this
Thanks to you our children year. We need enough toihave clothing to return to
letry items for 2000 guests.
school with. The parents
If you would please consider
were busy holding the cloth- bringing in an item or two
ing up to the children and
each month we would
having the children try on
greatly appreciate it.
sneakers. The children loved
the school supplies. Saturday Thus far we have not rewas a day sent by God that
ceived pictures or informawe in the ministry say "this tion for our request for 90
had to be God for we had
plus years young church
little and the little multiplied family members. These
and became much" Each
wonderful saints have given
parent went home with bags much to our church and we
loaded with clothing for their want show our gratitude by
children and school supplies, displaying their pictures and
reading books, puzzles,
information for all to see and
games and beautiful flowers appreciate their work in
from Mr. Rincon. Truly the paving the way for the St.
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry is the
Agatha Family.
APPLE OF GOD'S EYE.
Please be blessed and be a
The wagon will be out next blessing by sharing your
Sunday for the toiletry dona- time and talent with the
tions for the Christmas Day church and each other. Only
Dinner. We are planning to with the sharing of our God
gifts in respect, unity and
love will we thrive and
come together as one family
serving one God in fellowship, peace, compassion
making imprints and impacting lives in the name of Jesus. Look for what and how
we come together to support
and share not at what we do
not share.
As you journey this week
listen to the message that
God is sending you as your
God assignment. Do not be
afraid to listen and do the
work He is asking of you.
He has your back and will
give you support and marvelous joy at the completion
of your assignment. Amen.
The
S.H.A.R.E.
Ministry
Pope Francis Corner
Reflections from The Joy of the Gospel
Espacio para el Papa Francisco
Reflexiones de La Alegría del Evangelio
“This is why I want a Church which is poor and
for the poor. They have much to teach us. Not
only do they share in the sensus fidei, but in their
difficulties they know the suffering Christ. We
need to let ourselves be evangelized by them
” (198).
" Por eso quiero una Iglesia pobre para los pobres. Ellos tienen mucho que enseñarnos.
Además de participar del sensus fidei, en sus
propios dolores conocen al Cristo sufriente. Es
necesario que todos nos dejemos evangelizar por
ellos” (198).
“The dignity of each human person and
the pursuit of the common good are
concerns which ought to shape all economic policies” (203).
St. Agatha Trivia
Did you know? The first Baptism performed in St.
Agatha was on January 6th, 1924, and the First Communion Mass was May of 1926 with 22 children.
Lines of communication
“La dignidad de cada persona humana y
el bien común son cuestiones que deberían estructurar toda política económica” (203).
Trivia de Santa Águeda
¿Sabías? El primer Bautismo en Santa Águeda fue el 6 de
enero de 1924. La primer Misa de la Primera Comunión
fue en mayo de 1926 con 22 niños.
Las líneas de comunicación
Your relationship with your child will go through several
stages, but one thing to keep as a priority is the importance of honest, open communication—both from your
kids, and from you. Your children should always know
that they can come talk to you about anything, no matter
how serious, and that you will make time to listen and
respond. Without communication, parents don’t know
important things about their kids’ lives who they talk to,
where they go, who their friends are. These parents are far
more likely to miss danger signs about potential bad influences or predators as well. For more information email:
[email protected]
La relación con su hijo pasará por varias etapas, pero lo
que debería ser una prioridad es la comunicación abierta y
honesta – tanto para los padres como para los hijos. Sus
hijos siempre deben saber que pueden venir a hablar con
usted sobre cualquier cosa, no importa qué tan grave, y
saber que está disponible para escuchar y responder. Sin
la comunicación los padres no van a saber cosas importantes acerca de la vida de sus hijos – incluso con quien
hablan, donde van y quiénes son sus amigos. Los padres
que comunican con sus hijos son más probables a identificar señales de las influencias negativas y el abuso. Para
más información, escriba a: [email protected]
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Servants of Mary Ministers to the Sick
Las Siervas de María Ministras de los Enfermos
The sisters are looking for drivers to take them to minister
the sick at their homes. Ministering the sick is their mission
at no charge. They only ask the patients to provide transportation but it is not always provided. If you would like to volunteer and take a sister to minister the sick at their home,
please contact: Sr. Lourdes at 323-731-5747.
Las hermanas están en necesidad de choferes que las
puedan llevar a cuidar a los enfermos a sus casas. Su
misión es de cuidar a los enfermos sin cobro alguno.
Si te gustaría donar tu tiempo como chofer, por favor
de llamarle a la hermana Lourdes al 323-731-5747.
1-888-628-9454
Pastoral Staff Directory
Sat August 15 ╬ Sábado 15 de Agosto
5:30 p.m.
Santo Domingo de Guzmán (Gracias)
- A petición de la Familia Sosa
Sunday August 16 ╬ Domingo 16 de Agosto
Prv 9: 1-6/ Eph 5: 15-20/ Jn 6: 51-58
7:00 a.m.
Mario López (Feliz Cumpleaños)
- A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m.
Ramon Reyes (Salud y bien estar)
- A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m.
José Armando Covarrubias †
- A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m.
María Nieves †
- A petición de la familia Sosa
7:00 a.m.
Lorenzo Sosa †
- A petición de la familia Sosa
7:00 a.m.
Jose de Jesus Iniguez Gonzalez †
- A petición de la familia Iniguez
8:30 a.m.
Our Parish Family
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10:00 a.m.
Bernard Cade †
- Requested by Cris Diaz
10:00 a.m. Marian Stavros (Cure for Breast Cancer)
- Requested by Sr. Ena Maguire and Family
12:15 p.m.
José Antonio Villalta †
- A petición de la Familia
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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. Bill Axe
Priest Ministry
Ext. 223
[email protected]
Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Hispanic Apostolate
(323) 935-1308
[email protected]
Enrique Reyes
Parish Business Manager
Ext. 224
[email protected]
(323) 933-0963
Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Gricelda de la Cerda
Faith Formation Assistant
(323) 933-0963
[email protected]
Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected]
Maggie Arellano
Youth Ministry
Ext. 240
[email protected]
Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853
[email protected]
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Monday, August 17 ╬ Lunes 17 de Agosto
Jgs 2: 11-19 / Mt 19: 16-22
Our Parish Family
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18 ╬ Martes 18 de Agosto
Jgs 6: 11-24 / Mt 19: 23-30
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 ╬ Miércoles 19 de Agosto
Jgs 9: 6-15 / Mt 20: 1-16
8:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
Pastoral Office Hours
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
Thursday, August 20 ╬ Jueves 20 de Agosto
Jgs 11: 29-39 / Mt 22: 1-14
6:30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, August 21 ╬ Viernes 21 de Agosto
Ru 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16,22 / Mt 22: 34-40
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
Next Sunday Readings -XXI Sunday
August 23, 2015
Jos 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b / Eph 5: 21-32 / Jn 6: 60-69
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