My friend, move up to a higher position
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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 PAGE 2 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 PAGE 3 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 PAGE 4 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 PAGE 5 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 PAGE 8 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 PAGE 12 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.