“Whoever is wakeful and prayerful in the night, in this visible

“Whoever is wakeful and prayerful in the night, in this visible

T
he first reading sees the creation of
a new "ministry" in the early
Church--one not seen before--the
deaconate. It was created to answer a need-someone was not being cared for by this
"caring community" that called itself the
Body of Christ...so it was imperative that
something be done to care for the ones who
were being ignored. In the Gospel, Christ
says, "Whoever believes in Me will do the
works that I do..." This week's scripture meditations call us to look to the "ignored" among
us--and think of ways to serve them. In the
readings, the Greek widows had voice enough
to complain--today, that may not be as true-the "ignored" among us may have lost their
voice--may have felt so shut out that they
have all but disappeared from view. We need
to think on this as individuals in our families
and our workplaces, and we need to think on
this as a parish. May God give us wisdom and
charity -Fr. Bill Axe
L
a primera lectura ve a la creación
como un “ministerio” nuevo en la
Iglesia temprana– una que no se veía antes– el diaconado. Se creó por necesidad–
habían algunos que no se les cuidada en esta
“comunidad de hermandad” que se llamó ella
misa el Cuerpo de Cristo… entonces era importante que se hiciera algo para quienes habían
sido ignorados. En el Evangelio, “Quien cree en
Mí hará el trabajo que yo hago…” Las escrituras de esta semana nos llaman a que ayudemos
al “ignorado” entre nosotros– y de buscar maneras de servirles. En las lecturas, las viudas
griegas se han quejado lo suficiente– el día de
hoy, eso a lo mejor no sea tan cierto– los
“ignorados” entre nosotros a lo mejor han perdido su voz– a lo mejor se sintieron tan marginados que han desaparecido. Debemos pensar
sobre esto como individuos en nuestras familias
y en nuestros trabajos, y debemos de pensar sobre esto como una parroquia. May God give us
wisdom and charity
- Padre Bill Axe
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY
St Agatha is a special place, where we are touched daily by God’s presence among us. Rooted in the legacy of our founding
parishioners, we have become the dynamic faith community we cherish today. A gift to the future of our parish will support its
spiritual richness and many good works for generations to come. Please remember St Agatha in your will or trust. For further information please contact the rectory or Richard H. Closson, Director, Trust & Estate
Programs, LA Archdiocese, 213-637-7472, e-mail [email protected] or www.estateplanning.com/trustacct. Our
legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of
St. Agatha Parish.
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-Patrick Fitzgerald
-Paula Dupre Moore
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Raymond Almeida
-Rene Hunton
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Ronald Mayberry
-Rose Thierry
-Sergio Villanueva Flores
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Sheri Marshall
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Teresa Casaus
-Timothy Akens
-Terry Ally Sr.
“Whoever is wakeful and
prayerful in the night, in
this visible darkness he is
surrounded by an invisible
light.”
- St. Ephraem of Syria
To build and foster a Christian Community that
offers the opportunity to experience God
God’s
’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.
¿
ow does your belief in God and in
Catholicism shape your life? Today’s
readings are challenging you to look
at this and make changes if necessary. I met with
each of the Confirmation students this past month
before their confirmation this week-end. When
asked what it meant to be a Catholic, some of them
stumbled. They knew it but found it hard to put
into words. Let’s remember that our Creed that we
say each Sunday holds the truths of our faith. Our
church is the structure that helps us live these
truths. As we continue through the Easter season,
ask yourself what sort of places do I find “sacred”?
Where and how do I touch God in my life?
Cómo se forma tu vida en tu creencia en
Dios y en el Catolicismo? Las lecturas de
hoy te desafían para que veas esto y hagas
los cambios necesarios. Entrevisté a cada uno de los
estudiantes de Confirmación este mes. Cuando les
pregunté qué significa ser católico, algunos de ellos
titubearon. Lo sabían pero se les fue difícil ponerlo
en palabras. Recordemos que nuestro Credo que
decimos cada domingo contiene las verdades de
nuestra fe. La iglesia es la estructura que nos ayuda
a vivir estas verdades. Al seguir con el tiempo de la
Pascua, pregúntense qué lugares se les hace como
sagrados. ¿En dónde y cómo me acerco a Dios en
mi vida?
Congratulations to all our newly confirmed
young men and women. May we be your guide
as you continue to grow in your faith.
Felicidades a todos los muchachos y muchachas
que se han confirmado. Que seamos una guía
mientras seguimos creciendo en nuestra fe.
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen
OUR TOGETHER IN MISSION PLEDGE
NUESTRAS PROMESAS DE UNIDOS EN MISIÓN
Thank you for your support and generosity. May God
bless you and your family abundantly.
Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad. Que Dios los bendiga a ustedes y a sus familias abundantemente.
PARISH GOAL: $33,632.50
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $30,060.00
REMAINING BALANCE: $3,572.50
META DE LA PARROQUIA: $33,632.50
TOTAL PROMETIDO: $30,060.00
SALDO: $3,572.50
Pray for Your Parish Finances
Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia
“With each contribution show a
cheerful countenance, and pay
your tithes in a spirit of Joy.
Give to the Most High as he
has given to you, generously,
according to your means. For
the Lord is one who always
repays and he will give back
sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10
Week ending Sunday, May 11
$ 8,278.00
Week ending Sunday, May 4
$ 8,112.00
Week ending Sunday, April 27
$ 7,836.80
ON LINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE!
"Da siempre con el rostro radiante y consagra el diezmo
con alegría. Da al Altísimo
según lo que él te dio, y con
generosidad, conforme a tus
recursos, porque el Señor sabe
retribuir y te dará siete veces
más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-10
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We have sold 245 Raffle books. Our Goal is to sell all 3000.
Hemos vendido 245 libros de rifa. Nuestra meta es de vender 3000.
Hello, my name is Ms. Juarez and I'm 15 years old. I attend High
School and I have been going to St. Agatha since 2005. I started to
serve at the 12:15 p.m. mass and I enjoy it. I am participating as a
candidate for Queen of the 2014 International Festival because I
want to help our parish. When I go to college, I would like to study
forensic science and then work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). I like to
dance and read about mysteries. My favorite
subjects are Math and Science. I would appreciate your support by buying raffle tickets.
Thank you for coming to St. Agatha and God
bless you!
Hola, mi nombre es Srita. Juarez y tengo 15
años. Asisto a la escuela secundaria y he
asistido a St. Agatha desde 2005. Comencé
a servir en la misa de las 12:15 y lo disfruto. Estoy participando como candidata de
reina para el Festival Internacional de 2014 porque quiero ayudar a nuestra parroquia. Cuando vaya a la Universidad, me gustaría estudiar ciencias forenses y luego trabajar con el Buró Federal de investigación (FBI). Me gusta bailar y leer sobre misterios. Mis temas favoritos son matemáticas y Ciencias. Les agradesco su apoyo mediante la compra de boletos de la rifa. Gracias por venir a St. Agatha y Dios los bendiga!
Save the Date:
Our International
Festival this year will be the weekend
of May 30, 31 & June 1, 2014.
Please help us sell our Raffle Tickets. They are NOW
available in the Placita office on Sundays and at the
Pastoral Center the rest of the week. Our Raffle is the
biggest fundraiser during our International Festival.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Booth Sponsors
□ $25.00
□ $50.00
Anote el día:
Nuestro Festival Internacional
será el fin de semana del 30 de
mayo al 1ro de junio de 2014.
Por favor ayúdenos a vender boletos. Puede recoger
sus boletos en la oficina de la Placita los domingos y
en el Centro Pastoral. Nuestra Rifa es lo que más
recauda fondos en nuestro Festival Internacional.
Gracias por su apoyo continuo.
St. Agatha’s International Festival
May 30, 31, & June 1, 2014
□ $75.00
□ $100.00
□ $200.00
Patrocinadores de Puesto
□ $300.00
□ Other______
NAME: ____________________________________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________□ Check □ Cash

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 International 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 Internacional
Save the Date:
Parish Picnic will be on
Sunday, July 20th, 2014
Registration Dates for First Communion
Anote el día: Nuestro Día de Campo
Parroquial será el
domingo, 20 de julio de 2014
Fechas de Inscripciones para Primera Comunión
Sunday Registrations:
June 8, 15, & 22 –St. Martin de Porres Room, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Inscripciones en Domingo:
8, 15, & 22 de junio—Salón San Martin, de 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday Registrations:
June 7, 14 & 21—St. Martin de Porres Room, 9:00am-1:00 pm
Inscripciones en Sábado:
7, 14 & 21 de junio—Salón San Martin, de 9:00am—1:00 pm
Tuesday Registrations:
June 17- Pastoral Center, 4:00 pm—8:00 pm
Inscripciones en Martes:
17 de junio—En el Centro Pastoral, de 4:00 pm—8:00 pm
First Communion Second Year: Saturday, June 7
in the St. Martin de Porres Room, from 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Segundo Año de Primera Comunión: Sábado, 7 de junio
En el salón San Martin, de 9:00 am—1:00 pm
The registration forms are in the vestibule of the church
entrance. For more information please contact Gricelda De la
Cerda at (323) 933-0963 or email her at
[email protected]
Los formularios de inscripción están en el vestíbulo a la entrada
de la iglesia. Para mas información por favor llame a Gricelda
De la Cerda al (323) 933-0963 o por correo electrónico
[email protected]
Attention Graduating Class of 2014!
¡Atención Graduados del 2014!
If you are a member of St. Agatha and you are graduating from
High School, college, University or trade school. Please stop by
the table behind the church and pick up a form. As other years
we want to announce your graduation. Any questions call Gloria at 323-217-9122.
Si usted es feligrés de Santa Águeda y se va a graduar de la secundaria, colegio, o de la universidad, por favor pase por la mesa detrás de la Iglesia y tome una forma. Nos gustaría anuncia
su graduación a la comunidad. Si tiene preguntas llame a Gloria
323-217-9122.

May 24—No Meal
"NOBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING BUT
EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHING"
Yolanda, They set the atmosphere for our dedicated volunteers Concepcion, Emilio, Rolando and his brothers Enrique
and David. This week Jack and
Thank you 12:15PM Choir,
his Dad John returned with a
Rita Stamps, Jack and his
bag loaded with sandwiches for
parents, for the donation of all our guests and they stayed to
of the sandwiches for our guests. help us prep and serve our
Our guests really look forward to guests. Jack first made sandthe lunches that you provide
wiches and volunteered to prep
each Saturday. Many of our
and serve with his dad John
guests appear to be very hungry when he was 4 years old.
and will immediately start to
Please when you pureat the contents of the bags and chase ride tickets for the Festistay around to the end to see if
val if you are able to pick up a
we have lunch bags left. Some
few extra for our Saturday chilof our guests stretch the condren guests it would be apprecitents of the bag out.for the en- ated. You can leave these with
tire week. For these guests we
Yolanda Morrow at the ticket
try to anticipate their need and
table AFTER the 8:30 AM and
have extra soup and sandwiches BEFORE THE 10 AM or put in
available, Praise God for the
a envelope with S.H.A.R.E. on
generosity of these saints.
the outside and place in the colWe have awesome minis- lection basket or leave the envetry leaders in Azalie and
lope with Emmanuel in the

May 31—No Meal FESTIVAL
church annex office on any Sunday or drop the envelope off to
the PC Office.
The clothing that you
donate is a God send for some
of our guests. This is where they
get their clothing to wear to
school. church and work. This
week we had a lot of children
and teen clothing and shoes. We
could still use size 8-10 women's
shoes and a few 2x--3x women's
size clothing
On Saturday June 14 we
would appreciate the donation of
men's clothing be brought to the
PC Patio area before 2PM for
our Father's Day clothing distribution. Please do not drop off
clothing that are for our Saturday S.H.A.R.E. distribution at
the entrance to the PC Office
Area . Clothing is accepted for
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry distribution
on the Saturday requested days
only. Clothing dropped off at
any other time unless special
arrangements have been made
with Margie or Yolanda M..is
taken to the St. Vincent De Paul
box for pick up.
St. Agatha church family
please know that because of your
caring support in reaching out
we as God's loving servants
are making an impact and difference in the lives of the guests we
touch each Saturday.
Our prayer for your journey this week is that God's presence gives you the support and
comfort that you need to look
into the face of a stranger and
give your smile away and as you
pass say a silent prayer that God
supply whatever is needed for
the stranger to make it through
the day. Amen
Blessings,
The S.H.A.R.E.
Ministry
Recognizing A healthy scrutiny
Escrutinio de los programas
It is not a best practice for a parent, guardian, employer, or manager to blindly trust everyone who
works with children. Yet, paranoia of those who
work with children is also not a best practice. There is a
healthy balance. By regularly and frequently questioning
the actions and motives of those who work with children,
parents and other adults can audit the programs their
children participate in and help keep caregivers accountable for their work. In this process, parents and other
adults can create a constant fear of being caught in the
mind of a perpetrator. By channeling this kind of healthy
scrutiny and suspicion into accountability, adults can
create an environment where children are protected,
quality care is emulated, and abuse is not tolerated. For a
copy of the VIRTUS® article, “An ounce of healthy suspicion is worth a pound of prevention,” email: [email protected].
No es la mejor práctica para padres, guardianes,
empleadores o gerentes el confiar ciegamente en
todos los que trabajan con niños. Sin embargo, la paranoia con quienes trabajan con niños tampoco es la mejor práctica. Existe un balance saludable. El cuestionar
regular y frecuentemente las acciones y motivaciones de
quienes trabajan con niños, padres y otros adultos, puede
servir de auditoría de los programas en los que sus niños
participan y ayudar a mantener a los guardianes responsables del trabajo que hacen. En este proceso, los padres
y otros adultos pueden crear un temor constante de ser
sorprendidos con la mente de un perpetrador. Al canalizar este tipo de escrutinio saludable y asumir responsabilidad, los adultos pueden crear un ambiente donde los
niños sean protegidos, donde exista calidad en el cuidado
y donde el abuso no sea tolerado. Para una copia del artículo de VIRTUS®, escriba a [email protected].
Woman to Woman
De Mujer a Mujer
An opportunity for all women in the St. Agatha parish to
meet, discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively
conversation. Meeting every first and third Monday of the
month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the San Martin de
Porres Room. With Josie Broehm.
Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres de
la parroquia de Santa Águeda se reúnan y tengan una buena conversación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada
primer y tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.
en el Salón San Martín de Porres. Con Josie Broehm.
The Cathedral Gift Shop at the
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Spring is a time filled with First Communion,
Confirmation, Graduations and other joyous events.
Come in and visit the Cathedral Gift Shop for
gift sets, missals, medals, crosses, frames, Bibles,
candles and more.
We are at your service for all your sacramental
needs. Please contact us at (213) 680-5277 or visit,
www.OLACathedralGifts.com
555 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
FREE SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY
Baldwin Hills Library provides access to online
homework help, computers, and free homework
printing for students in grades K-12. We also provide
live demonstrations on how to use computers
Monday - Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm
Baldwin Hills Library—2906 S La Brea Avenue
(323) 733-1196 [email protected]
The Empowered by the Holy Spirit workshop,
Saturday, May 24, 2014 at St. Jerome Parish Hall,
from 10:00 am—3:30 pm. Speaker: Deacon Steve
Greco of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish in Irvine.
The workshop will include Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
No registration. Please bring a sack lunch.
Mass and Healing Service
All are invited to both the
Mass and Healing Service
Friday, June 20, 2014
From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. Jerome Church
5550 Thornburn Street
Los Angeles, C.A. 90045
Celebrant: Fr. Patrick Crowley, SSCC
(Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary)
Contact: Donatus or Murglen Muoneke at (323) 294-1940
Sponsored by the St. Jerome Charismatic Prayer Group
Pastoral Staff Directory
Saturday May 17╬ Sábado 17 de Mayo
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Sunday May 18 ╬ Domingo 18 de Mayo
Acts 6:1-7 / 1 Peter 2:4-9 / John 14:1-12
7:00 a.m.
Banda San Jerónimo (Bendiciones)
7:00 a.m.
María Robles †
7:00 a.m.
Richard Cervantes †
- De parte de Esperanza Sánchez
- De parte de Guillermina Pinto
- De parte de Irma Cervantes
8:30 a.m.
Irwin LeBoeuf †
- Requested by Wilma LeBoeuf
10:00 a.m.
Rosana Palacios-Crasnick †
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
Rita Riggold †
Eleanor Yates †
Carrie Kyles †
Bertha Toomes †
Ethel Sorapureu †
- Requested by Gina Palacios
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
- Requested by family
12:15 p.m.
Julia Lemus (Feliz Cumpleaños 100)
- De parte de su familia
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Monday, May 19 ╬ Lunes 19 de Mayo
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice)
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
Standard Rates Apply
Faith Formation (323) 933-0963
Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
Sr. Karen Collier x227
Sr. Karen’s e-mail
Fr. Bill Axe x223
Fr. Bill’s e-mail
Emergency Contact
Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230
Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail
Enrique Reyes x224
Enrique’s e-mail
Teresa Amezcua x241
Teresa’s e-mail
Gricelda de la Cerda x 290
Gricelda’s e-mail
Emmanuel Montenegro x221
Emmanuel’s e-mail
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
Tuesday, May 20 ╬ Martes 20 de Mayo
Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
-
Maggie Arellano x240
Youth Ministry’s e-mail
Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853
Eddie’s e-mail
Parish Life Director
[email protected]
Priest Ministry
[email protected]
(323) 938-6964
Spanish Pastoral Ministry
[email protected]
Business Manager
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
[email protected]
Faith Formation Assistant
[email protected]
Receptionist
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Music Ministry
[email protected]
Wednesday, May 21 ╬ Miércoles 21 de Mayo
Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-8
8:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
Thursday May 22 ╬ Jueves 22 Mayo
Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11
6:30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, May 23 ╬ Viernes 23 de Mayo
Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Next Sunday Readings
-Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2014
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
Sundays @ the Placita Office
8:00 am - 10:00 am & 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
To be approved by Sr. Karen Collier:
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)
[email protected]
Confession / Confesiones
Fax: 323-939-3547 Att:
Sr.Karen (Bulletin)
Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17 /
1 Peter 3: 15-18 / John 14: 15-21
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