1 Corinthians 14:1 - St. Agatha Catholic Church

1 Corinthians 14:1 - St. Agatha Catholic Church

J
ust as different Gospels have different memories of how
Jesus "introduced Himself" to humanity, they have different memories of how people began to respond--to
follow the call of discipleship. In Luke's Gospel, the first
disciples only follow after an amazing catch of fish--being
near Jesus brought them success, and they followed, wanting more...only to have to realize that "more" wasn't in the
picture, but rather "giving up" was central. A "call story"-that of the prophet Isaiah--was the first reading for the
weekend. In that reading, it was not material gain that attracted Isaiah, but a religious experience. So, two different
ways people come to God are presented--some come from
an experience of the Grandeur of God, others come because
their material lives get better. All are welcomed, and lessons
for each will follow--lessons that will form them and challenge them. And, then, there is Paul's letter, where so many
who were in his churches had had NO call experience--so
he recounts how Christ had appeared to different people,
including himself, and says, in a sense, "let this be enough
for you." So we see that some come to God out of an overwhelming experience of God, others out of the experience
of a better life, and others are attracted to God by watching
the lives of those who have been fortunate enough to have
some sort of "convincing experience." Which is YOUR experience? It doesn't matter; we are all here! And we are all
called to "follow." Such is the life of the seasoned disciple,
such is the life of the committed disciple, and such is the
life of the "accidental disciple," the humble one who
hangs onto the coat tails of another and learns the discipline of love in that way.
- Fr. Bill Axe
-Alfio Mazzei
-Alicia Jimenez Bravo
-Anabel Manriquez
-Andres Luna
-Archie Brown II
-Arlasha Allen
-Blanca Saviñon
-Barbara Harvey
-Bertha Antee
-Bonita Sanderlin
-Camille Jones
-Carlos Antonio Vasquez
-Christina Paul
-Constantino Perez
-Damacio Horta
-Darwin Varela
-Dee Carlson
-Dulce Maria E. Saviñon
-Dustin, Gabriel,
Carmelo, and Jorge
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Edy Becker
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Ethel Lamirault
-Fredia Sanderlin
-Gabriel y Miralda Tahan
-Giovanni Garcia
-Gladys Green
-Glen Arellano
-Gloria Sanguillen
-Guadalupe Morales
-Henre Dorsey
-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
-Marcelle Mehlinger
-Margaret Alexander
-Maria Jimenez
-Maria Luna
-Maria Perez
-Mariana Reynoso
-Maura Fitzgerald
-Marlene Debora
-Michelle Porter
-Miguel Alfredo Piliado
-Mykhail J. Thomas
-Nicole Michelle
-Norma Barker
-Nyniece Micheaou
-Oscar Barbosa
-Pam Terry
-Patrick Fitzgerald
-Paula Dupre Moore
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Ramon Jimenez Andrade
-Ramon Reyes
-Raymond Almeida
-Rene Jacques Hunton
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Robert Johnson
-Ronald Mayberry
-Rosa Diaz
-Rose Thierry
-Sophie Demarcos
-Sergio Villanueva
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Timothy Akens
-Teri Lanham
-Terry Ally Sr.
-Virginia Gadison
A
sí como diferentes Evangelios tienen diferentes memorias en cómo Jesús “se introdujo a Sí mismo” a la
humanidad, ellos tienen diferentes memorias en
cómo la gente empezó a responder– de responder al llamado
al discipulado. En el Evangelio de Lucas, los primeros discípulos sólo responden después de una pesca increíble– estando
cercas de Jesús les trajo éxito, y ellos lo siguieron, queriendo
más… sólo de darse cuenta que “más” no estaba en el esquema, sino que “renunciar” era lo esencial. “Una historia del
llamado” -la del profeta Isaías– era la primer lectura del fin de
semana. En la lectura– no fue el obtener material que atrajo a
Isaías, pero el de tener una experiencia religiosa. Entonces, se
nos presentan dos diferentes maneras de venir con Dios– algunos vienen de la experiencia de la Grandeza de Dios, otros
vienen porque sus vidas materiales mejoran. Todos son bienvenidos, y las enseñanzas de cada uno seguirán– enseñanzas
que les presentará desafíos. Y, entonces, está la carta de Pablo, donde muchos que estaban en las iglesias NO habían tenido ninguna experiencia del llamado– así que él re-cuenta de
cómo Cristo se les había aparecido a diferentes personas, incluyéndose a él mismo, y dice, en un sentido, “que sea esto
suficiente para ti.” Entonces, vemos que algunos vienen a
Dios por una experiencia grande con Dios, otros por una experiencia de una vida mejor, y otros son atraídos a Dios viendo las vidas de quienes han sido afortunados de tener una
“experiencia convincente.” ¿Cuál es TU experiencia? ¡Sea
cual sea, estamos aquí! Y todos somos llamados para
“seguir.” Tal es la vida del discípulo experimentado, tal es
la vida del discípulo comprometido, y tal es la vida del
“discípulo por accidente,” el humilde quien sigue a otro y
aprende la disciplina del amor.
- Padre Bill Axe
“Make love your aim.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:1
“Love never ends. ”
- 1 Corinthians 13:8
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.
O
ur readings today speak of the sinfulness and
shortcomings of humanity. I am reading a
book right now that speaks about how we as
a culture have started to deny the fact that humanity is
flawed. There is no such thing as sinfulness, just mistakes. It has had a very big influence on how American
Catholics view sin. If you notice, there are fewer lines
for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Yet our prophets
today speak of the flaw within humanity and how our
God sent His son to free us and lead us back. I'm not
sure about you, but I know that if it wasn't for God's
love and graces, I would be walking a very different
road. Let's take time today to look at how we view sin
and ourselves. God is gracious and loving and holds us
when we are weak and need help. Let us help
ourselves and each other as we travel this road
called life.
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
as lecturas del día de hoy nos hablan de la
condición de pecado del ser humano. Estoy leyendo un libro que indica que nosotros como cultura hemos negado que tenemos errores
como humanos. Ha tenido un gran influencia de
cómo los católicos americanos ven al pecado. Si lo
ven, tenemos menos versos en el Acto de Contrición.
Sin embargo, los profetas nos dicen cómo tenemos
errores y cómo Dios mandó a su hijo para regresarnos en el camino. Tomemos el tiempo el día de hoy y
para reflexionar cómo vemos al pecado. Dios es lleno de Gracia y de Amor y nos detiene cuando somos
débiles y necesitamos ayuda. Ayudémonos los unos
a los otros en este camino de la vida.
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen Collier
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"Que todos, como buenos
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-1 Pedro 4:10
Ash Wednesday Schedule
February 10, 2016
Horario para el Miércoles de Ceniza
10 de febrero de 2016
8:00 a.m. Mass with Ashes
12:00 p.m. Ashes
3:00 p.m. Ashes
6:30 p.m. Mass with Ashes (Spanish)
7:30 p.m. Ashes (Spanish)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no
one comes to the Father but through Me
8:00 a.m. Misa con Cenizas (inglés)
12:00 p.m. Cenizas (inglés)
3:00 p.m. Cenizas (inglés)
6:30 p.m. Misa con Cenizas (español)
7:30 p.m. Cenizas (español)
—Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida —le contestó Jesús—.
Nadie llega al Padre sino por mí.
Monday Soup Supper Schedule
Horario de las Sopas Pobres
Place: Parish Hall
Time: 7:00 p.m.
February 15— Rev. James Heft
Hispanic Apostolate
Lugar: Salón Parroquial
Tiempo: 7:00 p.m.
15 de febrero—Rev. James Heft
Apostolado Hispano
February 22— Rev. Guillermo Garcia
Faith Formation
22 de febrero—Rev. Guillermo Garcia
Formación en la Fe
February 29— Rev. Susan Klein
Hispanic Apostolate
29 de febrero— Rev. Susan Klein
Apostolado Hispano
March 7—
7 de marzo—
Penance Service
March 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church
Servicio de Penitencia / Confesiones
14 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m., en la Iglesia
Lent Meditation Group
Men’s Faith Sharing Group
St. Agatha's Catholic Church is offering a 6 week, 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. The
teaching is based on that of the World Community for Christian Meditation. The group will begin meeting on February
9th, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Tuesday in the Pastoral
Center during the Lenten Season.
To RSVP or if you have questions please contact: Lucy Palermino at (323) 402-0797 or by email: [email protected]
St. Agatha’s Catholic Church is offering a 6 week faith sharing group to read 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. The group will begin meeting on Sunday, February 14, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in the Pastoral Center
during the Lenten Season.
To RSVP or if you have questions please contact:
Gilbert Dorado at (323) 397-7347 or by
email: [email protected].
Sunday Reflection Group
Grupo de Familia Al– Anon
We are called to encounter God in the Word as it hold the keys
to knowing HIM intimately. Come join us as we reflect and
share on the weekly Sunday gospels. This group will meet on
Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm in de Guadalupe Room
starting February 17.
To RSVP or if you have questions please contact: Gina Johnson
at (818) 466-4048.
Reuniones: Miércoles
Hora: 8:00 a 9:30pm
(2do piso Salón escolar #5)
Información: Gladis(323) 491-785
Yolanda: (213) 321-0796 Ana: (323) 788-1503
EAT PRAY MOVE
EAT PRAY MOVE
Cooking and Nutrition Classes
January 21, 28 and February 4, 18, 25
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
in the Guadalupe Room
Join us, it’s FREE!!!
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Clases de cocina y nutrición
21, 28 de enero y 4, 18, 25 de febrero
Jueves, a las 6:30 pm
En el salón Guadalupe
¡Acompáñenos, es GRATIS!!!
ChooseMyPlate.gov
St. Agatha’s Presents:
Santa Águeda Presenta:
Celebrating Love and Friendship
Dinner Dance!
Cena y Baile Celebrando el
Día del Amor y de la Amistad!
All couples and singles are
welcome. The proceeds of this event will go to the
Restoration of our Church.
Invitamos a parejas y solteros
a que vengan a bailar y tener un buen tiempo. ¡Los
fondos de este evento serán a beneficio a la Restauración de la Iglesia.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
$25.00 per person
Sábado, 13 de febrero de 2016
$25.00 por persona
From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Tickets are available after mass!
De 7:00 PM a 11:00 PM
Los Boletos ya están disponibles.
Child Care will be available. $5 per child includes
one soft drink, popcorn, games, and the child care.
Tendremos cuidado de niños. $5 por niño incluye le
cuidado, refresco, palomitas y juegos.
THAK YOU!
GRACIAS!
You know, the thing about good food, is that it
brings folks together from all walks of life; it warms
them right up and puts a smile on their faces. And
boy did we have a smile on our face this past Sunday. Thank you to each and everyone of you that
came together, not only to support the breakfast,
but for the fellowship, the love and of course, the
smiles. Thank you Lord, which through you is all
possible. And thank you to all of our volunteers and
to all who made donations to make this breakfast
possible. A special thank you to the Morales Brothers for their amazing talent, their love for St.
Agatha, their service and delicious food.
Thank you Family!
Ya saben, lo que pasa con buena comida, es que
une a la gente desde todos los ámbitos de la vida; se
los entibia el corazón y pone una sonrisa en sus
rostros. Y vaya que tuvimos una sonrisa en la cara,
el domingo pasado. ¡Gracias a todos y cada uno de
ustedes que se reunieron, no sólo para apoyar el
desayuno, pero para la común-unión, el amor y, por
supuesto, las sonrisas. ¡Gracias a Dios, a todos
nuestros voluntarios y a todos los que hicieron donaciones para hacer posible este desayuno. Un
agradecimiento especial a los Hermanos Morales por
su talento increíble, su amor a Santa Agatha, su
servicio y la comida deliciosa.
Muchas Gracias Familia!
Oficina de Educación Religiosa y
Ministerio de Jóvenes
Religious Education Office and Youth Ministry

February 13— Confirmation Year 2
"NOBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING BUT
EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHING."
PLEASE SEE THE INSERT
IN TODAYS BULLETIN,
ONE OF THE WINGLESS
ANGELS IN OUR CHURCH
IS BLESSING US WITH
MATCHING FUNDS FROM
OUR BAKE SALE DONATION TO THE CHURCH
BUILDING FUND. WE ARE
GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR
SENDING US THIS WINGLESS ANGEL AND ARE
ASKING OUR ST. AGATHA
FAMILY TO COME SUP-
Contact: Gricelda
PORT OUR EFFORT OF
GIVE BACK TO THE
CHURCH WITH PRAYER
AND UNITY.
UNITY IN THE DONATION
OF OUR GOD GIFTS OF
TIME, TALENT AND
TREASURE IS THE SPIRIT
OF OUR CHURCH AND
HOW WE THRIVE. LET
US USE THIS OPPORTUNITY DURING THE BAKE
SALE TO ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP ANS SHARE OUR
LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER.
THIS IS NOT JUST A BAKE
SALE, IT'S A COME TOGETHER TIME TO RELAX
AND ENJOY THE ATMOSPHERE AND COMPANY OF

February 20— English Eucharistic Ministry
ONE ANOTHER IN THE
PLACITA AREA. IT’S ANOTHER CELEBRATION IN
HONORING OUR DIVERSITY.
PRAYERS ARE BEING ANSWERED, THE BREAKFAST
BY THE MORALES
BROTHER'S LAST SUNDAY
UNITED US. WE CAME TOGETHER IN SUPPORT AND
FELLOWSHIP, NOT EVEN
THE RAIN COULD STOP
US. GOD IS AWESOME
AND HE USES HIS ANGELS
AND SAINTS TO NOURISH,
AND STIMULATE THE
SPIRIT FOUND HERE TO
THRIVE AND SPREAD
THROUGHOUT THE COM-
MUNITY.
CONTINUE TO BE BLESSED
AND BE A BLESSING AS
WE PRAY FOR UNITY AND
PEACE EVERYWHERE ON
EARTH.
ON YOUR JOURNEY THIS
WEEK, SPREAD THE KINDNESS VIRUS TO THOSE
YOU MEET.
DO NOT BE AFRAID, GOD
HAS YOUR BACK AND IS
WALKING BESIDE YOU.
AMEN.
BLESSINGS,
S.H.A.R.E.
MINISTRY
ST. AGATHA CELEBRATES
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2016
St. Agatha Church
12:00 PM in the Hall
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS THAT
HELPED SHAPE THE LAW OF THE LAND
Guest Speaker
Dr. Amina Hassan
A scholar, researcher, award-winning public radio documentarian
and author of biography of Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist
Let’s recognize Civil Rights and Black History Pioneers
Judge Allen Webster Jr.
A judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court appointed by Governor Gray
Davis in April of 2001, re-elected in 2014 for a term
that expires in January of 2021, recipient of the National Bar Association
Wiley Branton Award in 2006, inducted into the Hall
of Fame for the Langston Bar Association and National Bar Association in
2010 and 2012, respectively.
Attorney Erikson R. Albrecht
Kinship Care Attorney at Bet Tzedek Legal Services House of Justice, Author
of Caring for A relative’s Child: A guide for
Kinship Care in Los Angeles County, served as Regional Field Organizer for
Obama for American and is a recipient of the
Jack H. Skirball Community Justice Award.
Attorney Craig E. Holden
Los Angeles attorney who presided over the State Bar Board of Trustees, recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in
California by the Daily Journal Corporation, named “Most Influential Black
Lawyer” by Savoy Magazine, and “Advocate of
the Year” by Public Counsel.
Musical Presentations By
Cedric Joins & Larry Reed
Enjoy a FREE program and soul food lunch
Pastoral Staff Directory
Sat February 6 ╬ Sábado 6 de Febrero
5:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
- Requested by the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry
7:00 p.m.
For the Youth of Our Parish
Sun February 7 ╬ Domingo 7 de Febrero
Is 6: 1-2a. 3-8/ Ps 138: 1-8 / 1 Cor 15: 1-11/ Lk 5: 1-11
7:00 a.m.
Yván Pérez †
- A petición de Esperanza Sánchez
7:00 a.m.
Bertha León Santibáñez †
- A petición de su familia
8:30 a.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
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10:00 a.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
-
12:15 p.m.
Adelaida Gonzánez (Salud)
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5:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
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Monday, February 8 ╬ Lunes 8 de Febrero
1 Kgs 8: 1-7. 9-13/ Ps 132: 6-7. 8-10/ Mk 6: 53-56
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
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
Youth Ministry
Ext. 240
[email protected]
Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected]
Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853
[email protected]
Our Parish Family
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 ╬ Martes 9 de Febrero
1 Kgs 8: 22-23. 27-30/ Ps 84: 3. 4. 5 and 10. 11/ Mk 7: 1-13
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
Wed, February 10 ╬ Miércoles 10 de Febrero
Jl 2: 12-18/ Ps 51: 3-17/ 2 Cor 5: 20 -- 6:2/ Mt 6: 1-6.16-18
Ash Wednesday
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Thurs, February 11 ╬ Jueves 11 de Febrero
Dt 30: 15-20/ Ps 1: 1-2. 3. 4 and 6/ Lk 9: 22-25
6 30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
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
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Friday, February 12 ╬ Viernes 12 de Febrero
Is 58: 1-9a/ Ps 51: 3-4. 5-6ab. 18-19/ Mt 9: 14-15
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Next Sunday Readings
-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14, 2016
Dt 26: 4-10/ Ps 91 / Rom 10: 8-13/ Lk 4: 1-13
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
Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
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