May 15, 2016 - St. Gerard Majella

St. Gerard Majella
Roman Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica Romana
A Pro-Life Parish / Parroquia en Favor de la Vida
4439 INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90066-6299
Rectory: (310)390-5034 * Fax: (310)397-0964
Website: www.stgerardla.com * e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Holy Mass
Pastor
Father Martin Slaughter
Saturday
Priest in Residence
Father Gerardo Padilla.
Sunday
5:30pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
1:30pm
Monday — Saturday
Student Priest in Residence
Father Charles Vijay Kumar
Business Manager
Frances Gomez
8:00am
Parish Secretary
Olga Limon
Monday thru Friday
9:00am - 12:30pm
3:00pm - 6:30pm
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Contact: Faby Gomez
[email protected]
St. Gerard’s Outreach Ministry
310-390-5034
Ministering to the elderly, the
homebound, the sick, and
convalescent homes.
Food Bank
(310) 390-5034
Catechism Center
(310) 391-9637
Office Hours
Tuesday: Friday 4p.m. to 7:p.m.
Saturday: 11a.m. to 2p.m.
English
English
English
Español
English
Español
(English)
Holy Days
Will be announced in the bulletin.
Será anunciado en el boletín.
Parish Music Director
Allan Sims
Parish Office Hours
Sunday Vigil
Shrine of St. Gerard Majella
Patron of Mothers
Difficult Pregnancies
and Childless Couples
Adoration of
The Blessed Sacrament
Adoración al
Santísimo Sacramento
1st. Friday/1° Viernes
9:00am—6:30pm
9:00pm—7:00am
1st.Saturday/1° Sábado
7:00pm—7:00am
Need Help? Unplanned Pregnancy?
Necesita ayuda?
Embarazo no-planeado?
LAPS
Los Angeles Pregnancy Services
1-800-395-4357 24hr. Hotline
213-382-5433
Se habla1 Español
Confessions
Saturdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baptisms / Bautismos
Call the Parish Office
Llamar a la Oficina
310-390-5034
Marriage-Matrimonio
Quinceañeras
Call the Parish Office .
Llame a la Oficina.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena Wed. after 8:00a.m. Mass
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
COMMITTEE
(310-390-5034)
Pregnant?
Considering an Abortion?
There are other alternatives.
Call the women at :
WESTSIDE PREGNANCY CLINIC
24 HOUR HELP (310) 268-8400
www.wpclinic.org
May 15, 2016
Pentecost Sunday
Today’s Readings First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues.
(Acts 2:1-11) Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. (Psalm 104)
Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit. (1
Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8:8-17)
Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit. (John 20:19-23 or John 14:15-16, 23b-26)
Year of Mercy!
Año de La Misericordia!
Divine Mercy in My Soul
by St. Faustina What better time than the
Jubilee Year to continue in the devotion to
the Divine Mercy through the "Diary" of
St. Faustina Kowalska, available at the
Book Store (located outside the church in
the patio) for a copy of your own.
Para el ano de la Misericordia que ha
declarado el Santo Padre Francisco,
les anunciamos que tenemos a la
venta, El Diario de Sor Faustina
Kowalska, en español y en Ingles, en
la librería parroquial.
PETITIONS TO ST. GERARD MAJELLA
PATRON OF MOTHERS, DIFFICULT PREGNANCIES, AND
CHILDLESS COUPLES.
Adrienne: Dear Saint Gerard, humble servant of God: I was recently
given a diagnosis of spina bifida, club feet and leg paralysis for the baby
boy that I am carrying. I ask for your help to please heal my baby so that
his disability and health issues are minimized if not healed completely
upon his birth. I am so grateful for this baby but pray he has a long,
healthy life. Amen.
Anon For me to conceive and have my own children. This my 4th years
in marriage. St Gerard pls pray for me and my family.
Anon: For me to conceive and have my own children. This my 4th years
in marriage. St Gerard pls pray for me and my family.
Anon: praying for smooth (third trimester) pregnancy and safe delivery Anna: Thank you so much St. Gerard!!!! THANK YOU LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Michael: I wish for my wife Maria to conceive our child.
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TOGETHER IN MISSION
UNIDOS EN MISION
DINERO
META DE CANTIDAD
LOGRAR PROMETIDA RECIBIDO
$37,100.00
$31,610.00
$26,446.00
PARISH
GOAL
AMOUNT
PLEDGED
CASH
RECEIVED
$37,100.00
$31,610.00
$26,446.00
May 17, 2016
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There are an infinite number of ways to fall,
but there is only one way to stand.”
G.K. Chesterton
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DID YOU KNOW?
Tips for preventing abduction
Teaching children about abduction safety is important, but the ultimate responsibility lies with
trusted adults. One thing you can do is use role-playing scenarios to help children learn how
to recognize and respond to risky situations. To learn more about abduction and how to better
protect your child please email [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227 to receive
a fact sheet from KidSmartz.org.
Sabe Usted?
Consejos para prevenir el secuestro
Es importante educar a los niños sobre la seguridad contra el secuestro, pero la mayor responsabilidad está en los adultos de confianza. Algo que se puede hacer es usar escenarios donde
se jueguen roles para ayudar a los niños a aprender cómo reconocer y responder en situaciones
de riesgo. Para aprender más sobre secuestro y cómo proteger mejor a sus hijos, por favor escriba a [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7227 para recibir una hoja de datos
de KidSmartz.org.
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
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INTENCIONES DE MISA DIARIA
Saturday, May 14th
5:30p.m. Chang Bao Qu +
Sunday, May, 15th
7:30a.m. Francisco Reyes (B-day)
9:00a.m. Wdjee Family (Blessings)
10:30a.m Antonio & Jose Maximiliano +
12:00.p.m. Daniel Jimenez +
1:30p.m. Francisco Lara +
Monday, May 16th
8:00a.m. Helen Dyess
Tuesday, May, 17th
8:00a.m Pascuala Trinidad +
Wednesday, May. 18th
8:00a.m. I
Thursday, May, 19th
8:00a.m. Dale Jensen +
Friday, May. 20th
8:00a.m. Hudson Steele Gunby (B-day)
Saturday, May. 21st
8:00a.m. Victor Sevilla +
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every First Friday and First Saturday in the church:
On 1st Friday from:
8:30a.m. to 6:30p.m.
and
10:00pm to 3:30am Followed by Mass
On 1st Saturday from: 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m. Spanish
Adoración al Santísimo
Cada Viernes Primero 8:30a.m.—6:30p.m.
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Cada Sábado
primero 7:00p.m.-7:30a.m. Español
Mary Our Guide and Model by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
Month of May, month of Mary!
The heart of every Christian turns spontaneously toward his heavenly Mother, with a desire to live in
closer intimacy with her and to strengthen the sweet ties which bind him to her. It is a great comfort
on our spiritual way, which is often fatiguing and bristling with difficulties, to meet the gentle
presence of a mother. One is so at ease near one’s mother. With her, everything becomes easier; the
weary, discouraged heart, disturbed by storms, finds new hope and strength, and continues the
journey with fresh courage. “If the winds of temptation arise,” sings St. Bernard, “if you run into the
reefs of trials, look to the star, call upon Mary. In danger, sorrow, or perplexity, think of Mary, call
upon Mary.” There are times when the hard road of the “nothing” frightens us, miserable as we are;
and then, more than ever, we need her help, the help of our Mother. The Blessed Virgin Mary has,
before us, trodden the straight and narrow path which leads to sanctity; before us she has carried the
cross, before us she has known the ascents of the spirit through suffering. Sometimes, perhaps, we do
not dare to look at Jesus the God-Man, who because of His divinity seems too far above us; but near
Him is Mary, His Mother and our Mother, a privileged creature surely, yet a creature like ourselves,
and therefore a model more accessible for our weakness. Mary comes to meet us during this month,
to take us by the hand, to initiate us into the secret of her interior life, which must become the model
and norm of our own.
Colloquy “O my soul, do you fear to approach God? He has given you Jesus as Mediator. Is there
anything that such a Son could not obtain from His Father? The Father who loves Him will answer
Him, because of the love He bears Him. But do you yet hesitate to approach Him? He made Himself
your brother, your companion, and in everything, sin excepted, He willed to undergo all the
humiliations of human nature, just to compassionate your miseries. Mary has given you this brother.
But His divine Majesty still awes you, perhaps; for, although He is man, He does not cease to be
God. Do you want an advocate with Him? Have recourse to Mary. Mary is a pure creature, pure not
only because she is free from sin, but also because of her unique human nature. I am sure, O Mary,
that your prayers will be heard because of the respect you deserve; your Son will certainly hear you
because you are His Mother, and the Father will hear His Son. This is why my confidence is
unshakable; this is the reason for all my hope! O Blessed Virgin, the Angel declared that ‘you have
found grace before God.’ You will always find grace, and I need only grace; I ask for nothing
else” (cf. St. Bernard).
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St. Gerard Majella Parish Registration Form
New members of the parish are invited to use this form to register. Registered members may use it to
advise us of a change of address, phone number or to request offertory envelopes. Either drop the
form below in the collection basket or bring to the parish office.
Mr./Mrs.
First Name Ms. ________________________ Last Name ____________________________________
Spouse’s First Name _________________________ Telephone _______________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
City & Zip code ______________________________________________________________________
Children
__________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Boleta de Inscripción de la Parroquia de San Gerardo de Majella
Nuevos miembros de la parroquia son invitados a utilizar esta forma para registrarse. Los miembros
registrados lo pueden utilizar para informarnos de un cambio de domicilio, el número de teléfono o para solicitar sobres de ofrenda. Deposite esta forma en la canasta de ofrendas o entréguelo a la oficina
parroquial.
Sr.
Primer Nombre Sra. _________________________Apellido___________________________________
Nombre Del Cónyuge
_________________________ Teléfono
_____________________________
Dirección _____________________________________________________________________________
Ciudad Y Código Postal ________________________________________________________________
Hijos(as) _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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