St. John Eudes Church
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St. John Eudes Church
With Burning Hearts, We Proclaim the Good News St. John Eudes Catholic community Served by the Eudist Fathers of the North American Province 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 PARISH OFFICE 9901 Mason Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 818 341-3680; Fax 818 882-4326 www.sjeparish.net Parish E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Fr. Carlos Valencia, CJM Fr. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM Deacon Son Hoang - Pastoral Administrator (818) 341-3680 x103, cell (805)252-5591 [email protected] EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 12:45, 2:15 (Spanish) and 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Holy Days: 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:15 and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) Mon. thru Sat. @ 8:00 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours - Chapel Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Weekdays, by appt. SCHOOL OFFICE Barbara Danowitz, Principal (818)341-1454; Fax (818)341-3093 Website: www.sjeschool.net VOCATIONS Deacon Eleuterio Mireles, Jr. [email protected] Sargon Younan (818) 687-2041 [email protected] Dear SJE Family, Thank you for allowing me to be part of your family. Since my arrival to the St. John Eudes parish in 2013, you have welcomed me with an open Heart. You have walked with me through my vocational discernment. Together we have smiled, cried, and prayed for one another. Thank you for your presence in my life. Thank you also for your continued prayers and support. As I continue the journey towards the priesthood, please continue to walk with me as together we seek the will of God. May the Virgin Mother bless you with her Divine Son. Amen Deacon Eleuterio Mireles, Jr. Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father Page 2 FR. GÉRARD’S CORNER PRAYER FOR PRIESTS “Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! . . . The Lord has sworn . . . Never will I forget a thing they have done!” (Amos 8:4, 7)— meaning anything unjust we’ve done. God’s solemn, heart-chilling warning reaches us through God’s social-justice prophet, Amos. If Amos’ message doesn’t sound like “Welcome to another Sunday in the Jubilee Year of Mercy,” wait till we hear Luke’s Jesus. “No servant can serve two masters,” Jesus declares. “[You] will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other” (Luke 16:13). How many priorities and principles, ideas and identities, promises and people press us daily for service? So both Amos and Jesus warn us about living and working in today’s real world, with real people, and on behalf of our real families, “children of this world” but also children of God. How fine the line between making a living and making a killing. Making something or someone other than and less than God into a god violates covenant and Gospel, sidetracks our journey to God’s kingdom, and—as Amos and Jesus warn us—jeopardizes our eternal life. Yet hear how beautifully, precisely—indeed, blessedly simply—Luke’s Jesus places the Gospel’s command and the Jubilee Year of Mercy’s challenge before us: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones” (Luke 16:10). Advising Timothy to pray “for everyone . . . for all in authority,” how well Paul directs our personal prayer today, “that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:1, 2). J.S. Paluch September 18, 2016 Fr. Gerard QUESTION OF THE WEEK How can I prove myself to be trustworthy in seemingly “small” but important matters this week? Please pray for the following priests this week: Sept 18 Rev. Ray Medina, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lancaster Sept 19 Rev. Msgr. Peter Moran, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Northridge Sept 20 Rev. Aeired Niespolo, O.S.B. St. Andrew’s Retreat House, Valyermo Sept 21 Rev. Michael Perucho, Our Lady of Peace Of Peace Catholic Church, North Hills Sept 22 Rev. Santiago Rodriguez, F.M., Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Pacoima Sept 23 Rev. Patrick Sheridan, O.S.B., St. Andrew’s Retreat House, Valyermo Sept 24 Rev. Norman Supancheck, St. Didacus Catholic Church, Sylmar This week you will be hosted by our Filipino Ministry, come in and enjoy the coffee, donuts and camaraderie! Nellie Newman, Narong Tanawong Phil McManama & Jamie Garcia S.H. Ministry BAPTISMS English: 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. By appointment: Please call or visit the Parish Office. Baptism Seminar Classes are held the 3rd Sunday of every month In Room A/B of Grill Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No need to pre-register) Any Questions? Email: [email protected] For those baptizing at another parish and taking the class here, the fee is $25 per person. PARISH CLERGY Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, Assoc. Pastor Deacon Son Hoang, Pastoral Administrator PASTOR’S OFFICE Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Marty Bowden, Pastor Secretary For appointments with pastor: Phone: 818-341-3680, Ext. 106 E-Mail: [email protected] Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father Page 3 FOREVER GRATEFUL CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP ST. JOHN EUDES Join us on: September 21 (Wednesday) 7:10 PM SJE Church Topic: “Lectio Divina” [Speaker: Molly Gaines] A Latin phrase that means “divine reading”, which is a method for praying with the Scriptures. Learn to read the Scriptures whereby we gradually let go and allow God to speak to us. Open to all parishioners of SJEC and other parishes. For further information, call: Imelda 818-882-8962 Jazzy (818) 625-3386 Schedule of Eucharistic Liturgy w/ Novena Prayers Day 4 - Sept 18, 2016, SUN 7:00 pm St. John Eudes Church, Chatsworth Hospitality follows right after mass at Paula Montal Hall Day 5 - Sept 19, 2016, MON 7:00 pm Our Lady of Peace, 15444 Nordhoff St, North Hills Day 6 - Sept 20, 2016, TUE 6:30 pm St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 13001 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood Day 7 - Sept 21, 2016, WED 7:00 pm Our Lady of the Valley, 22021 Gault St, Canoga Park Day 8 - Sept 22, 2016 THU 6:30 pm St Catherine of Siena, 18115 Sherman Way, Reseda Day 9 - Sept 23, 2016, FRI 7:00 pm St. Elisabeth of Hungary, 14655 Kittridge Ave, Van Nuys San Fernando Region celebration of the feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Saturday, September 24, 2016 Holy Family Catholic Church - Glendale 209 East Lomita Avenue, Glendale CA 91205 Procession at 4:30 pm (Assemble at 4:00 pm) Eucharistic celebration at 5:30 pm Main celebrant: Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles Reception, fellowship and program to follow immediately after the mass at the Grade School Auditorium across the church. For More Information, contact: Dominic Mendoza – 818-687-4890 / Mia Macalino – 818-517-4300 September 18, 2016 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Christian Meditation Sessions – Fall, 2016 Did you know that Catholics have a long tradition of meditation? While other forms of meditation seek to “empty the mind”, Christian meditation is an act of engaging the mind in prayer. Whether you already meditate or want to learn more about Christian meditation, you are welcome to join the meditation group the third Saturday of each month at 1:30pm. The schedule for Fall is: October 8, Grill Hall, Room C November 12, Paula Montal Hall December 15, Grill Hall, Room C Men’s Fellowship Saturdays this Fall at 6:30 a.m. in Grill Hall !! Current material: This Fall we will be featuring a video series called “Catholicism” that explores Church history in a compelling and contemporary format. It is produced and narrated by one of Los Angeles’ bishops, Robert Barron. See his website: (http://catholicism.wordonfire.org/) for details. More details: It is not necessary for men to formally “join” the group or commit to any amount of sessions. Come give it a try and contact Tim Dawson (818) 414-1674, Jose Schnaider (818)-469-9040 or Chad Rach 310-800-3530 with questions. DEAR PARISHIONERS, On the topic of Together in Mission, I am a happy pastor! On August 16th we were at a distance of $13,446.58 from our goal! 408 families have fully participated in this program. It is so great to see that many families have put poorer parishes and schools on their priority list. We had a financial council meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2016, and we discussed ways to achieve our goal as soon as possible. We decided to go to a second collection to fill the gap between our parish goal and where we are currently. We will have the “One Single $ for TIM” campaign. This idea came from one of our parish founder families. We thought it was an excellent idea. The challenge is having each person in attendance at all of our services find a dollar for TIM until we hit the target. We will celebrate the goal achievement soon. Fr. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Page 4 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father CHILDREN’S MINISTRY It is with great anticipation and excitement that we welcome you back to Religious Education and for those of you just starting “We Welcome You” We have a terrific year planned! So look forward to Children’s Ministry Newsletters each month. We look forward to serving you and your family this year. Yours in Christ, Tish Byrne Coordinator of Children’s Ministry EDGE PROGRAM The Edge Program is a Catholic middle school youth ministry experience created for youth in grades 6-8, designed to meet their educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs. Its goal is to create a positive experience of the Catholic Church and to assist middle school youth in gaining an understanding and appreciation of what the Catholic Church teaches and believes. The first class will be October 11th at 7:00 pm in Amelia Workshop behind the rectory office, for further information, please call (818) 882-9323. CALLING ALL CATHOLIC BOY SCOUTS! If you are a Boy Scout, have completed the sixth grade, and are interested in growing in your faith, then join us and earn the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Religious Emblem as well as BSA's purple knot. We will focus on the seven Sacraments during this six-month program. Classes will meet Saturday mornings (twice/month) in Santa Clarita starting on October 8th. Earned emblems will be presented at a special Cathedral mass in May 2017. Please contact Lori Sorensen at [email protected] to sign up (by Oct 1st) and please provide the following: Scout name, grade, troop, home parish, and a parent's name with cell#. I hope to talk with you soon. You may also visit our website at http:// www.ccsala.org/ to learn more about Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (CCSALA) or contact me for any related information. September 18, 2016 YOUTH MINISTRY Confirmation Classes begin: September 18th – Year 1 September 25th – Year 2 (At least one parent must attend each candidate) BUNDLE SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 The St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday truck is here today in the Lassen parking lot from 8:00am to 1:30pm. We need your support! Remember to bring any usable Items that will help the needy. For large items including furniture, appliances, and vehicles, please call (323) 224-6280 or (800) 974-3571 for home pickup. SACRED HEART SISTERS - JUBILEE MASS Please join the Sacred Heart Sisters on Saturday, October 8th at 11 am for a Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving and Reception at St. Euphrasia Church, 11766 Shoshone Ave., Granada Hills. Sister Hermine Jaschko SDSH celebrates her 75th Anniversary of Religious Profession. Sister Lucia Tu SDSH and Sister Bernadette Muller SDSH - 50th Anniversary, and Sister Joanna Strouse SDSH - 25th Anniversary. Please celebrate and renew friendships with us. SAN LORENZO RUIZ FEAST DAY 4 Eucharistic Liturgy w/ Novena Prayers Sept 18, 2016, Sunday, 7:00 pm St. John Eudes Church, Chatsworth Hospitality follows right after mass in Paula Montal Hall 40 DAYS FOR LIFE From September 28 through November 6th, you are invited to join other Christians in 373 cities across the U.S. and around the world for 40 Days for Life - 40 Days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during this 40 day vigil in the public right-of-way outside of abortion provider, Family Planning Associates, 10200 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, and to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information - especially if you’d like to volunteer to help please contact Mary-Mark Haggard (818) 341-2984 Page 5 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 18, 2016 Page 6 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 18, 2016 Page 7 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 18, 2016 POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 818-341-3680 ext. 157 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closed Monday Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bibles, Books, Candles, Rosaries, Statues, Jewelry, Crucifixes, Greeting cards, Religious art, Baptism, Wedding Unity candles, Arrars, Lassos Give us this Day books Universal: Centrality of the Human Person That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize. The Shop is located at the Mason parking lot Church entrance. Sun: DID YOU KNOW? Bystander engagement is critical to combat child abuse . . . There are far too many cases in which a child is too scared to report abuse, and the adults around him or her do not understand the signs of abuse or too afraid to speak up. Bystanders have more power than they know, especially when it comes to reporting abuse and protecting children. Young adults don’t always have the opportunity or the courage to speak up for themselves, and the adults around them have a duty to help out when they can. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Bystander Engagement – Primary Prevention of a Different Sort,” email [email protected] or call 213-637-7227. Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1 Tm 2:1-8 Lk 16:1-13 [10-13] Mon: Prv 3:27-34 Ps 15:2-5 Lk 8:16-18 Tues: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13 Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44 Lk 8:19-21 Wed: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 9:9-13 Thurs: Eccl 1:2-11 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc Lk 9:7-9 Fri: Eccl 3:1-11 Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4 Lk 9:18-22 Sat: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 Lk 9:43b-45 Sept 18– Catechetical Sunday 5:30 pm Jose B. Acosta†, Felix Quiroz† 7:30 am Alicia Rosa De Milian† Akshay Allam - SI, Bala Reddy† 9:00 am Rane Bowen†, Harry Nicol† Donna Reimer† 11:00 am People of the Parish 12:45 pm Eugene Rodriguez† De La Cruz Family - SI Rosa Villalobos† 2:15 pm Alicia Rosa De Milian† 5:30 pm Michael Paul Domalon† Armando Castillo† Eva U. - Healing Mon. 9/19 - St. Januarius 6:30am Mary Crowley†, Helen Wyner† Mary & Josie Aguilar - SI 8:30am Lorenzo & Cristine Najera† Lorenzo & Christine Najera - Birthday Jamal Oladapo† De La Cruz Family - SI Tues. 9/20 - Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gôn, Paul Chông Ha-sang, and Companions 6:30am De La Cruz Family - SI Lloyd & Loren Billiard† Barbara Zepf† 8:15 am Antonio S. Centeno† Julia Jijo - Birthday Fe C. Torres - Thanksgiving Wed. 9/21 - St. Matthew 6:30am Matthew Hwang - SI Lucia Hwang - SI Joseph Hwang - Healing 8:15 am Sophia Cudiamat - Birthday Glenn Cudiamat - Birthday Eugenio Guillermo† Thurs. 9/22 - Autumn begins 6:30am Varooj Shamirian† Barbara Zepf†, Edmundo Tayag† 8:15 am Allan Iler† Kenny Jimmie Harges† De La Cruz Family - SI Fri. 9/23 - St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) 6:30am Eva U. - Healing Joyce Samson - Thanksgiving 8:15 am Audrey Susan Lee - Birthday De La Cruz Family - SI Cora P. Jackson† Sat. 9/24 - Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 am Jose Sobrino† Leopoldo Aguilar - SI De La Cruz Family - SI Page 8 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 18, 2016 BABY BOTTLE DRIVE Support the Pregnancy Counseling Center in Mission Hills, CA in the upcoming Baby Bottle Drive. Your donations will help the lives of moms and their babies. It’s as simple as 1, 2 & 3: Come celebrate the 5th Annual SJE OKTOBERFEST on Saturday Sept. 24 from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm in Grill Hall For an admission of $25 you get a Real German dinner with dessert (includes one drink) Dancing featuring a 20-piece German-American Brass Band directed by parishioner Ernie Star, Kapellmeister Tickets are on sale after each early Sunday mass starting on Aug. 27 and continuing through Sept. 18 Dedicated tables of 10 are available for $225 ($22.50 per person) or in the Parish Office Tickets are also at the Parish Rectory Reception VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED contact Men’s Council representatives Paul La Bella at 818-649-9040 or Dennis Gaj at 818-886-9995 SANDWICH SUNDAY TODAY!!! We’ll prepare sandwich lunches after 12:45 p.m. Mass. Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED items of the following: Last Initial: A thru F: FRUIT JUICES (small boxed) G thru L: COOKIES LOOSELY PACKED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED M thru R: TURKEY BOLOGNA, LOAF OF SANDWICH BREAD S thru Z: FRESH APPLES, ORANGES GUADALUPE FEAST SUPPORT The Spanish Community of St. John Eudes will begin raising funds for the traditional celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe which will be celebrated on Her feast of December 12, 2016. We will be selling the delicious Salvadorian PUPUSAS in the Plaza after the 11:00am, 12:45 and 2:15pm masses only on Sunday September 18th . We will also be selling tickets for a Thanksgiving raffle and later a Christmas raffle each Sunday to help defray the cost of the Mariachi musicians and the free hospitality that we traditional offer to all guests at this beautiful celebration on December 12th each year. Your participation will be appreciated 1. Take a baby bottle home (1 bottle per family) or an envelope at the end of Mass 2. Fill it up with “change” (cash or check are ok too) 3. Return the bottle/envelope when you come to Mass the following weekend. CHILD SHARE Being pro life necessitates being pro-child. It means that our commitment to life extends beyond the day of a child’s birth and that we care for them when they are in difficult situations. On October 9 we have an opportunity to learn how we as a parish can make a commitment to life beyond a child’s day of birth. Ember Ngur from Child S.H.A.R.E. will be at St. John Eudes from 12:15 to 1:15pm in the AB room for a foster care awareness event. Child S.H.A.R.E founded by a parishioner from Westwood Presbyterian Church in 1985, partners with families, individuals and volunteers, primarily from local faith communities, to recruit, train and support foster families. Our parish has a wonderful history of foster parenting and we celebrate that legacy and acknowledge the generosity and open hearts of foster families in our parish. But the need for foster parents is on-going. Last year 16 children from Chatsworth were put in foster care and about 100 times a day a child in California is placed in foster care. While you may not feel you have the ability to be a foster parent at this time, there are other ways you can help. Whether providing babysitting assistance, preparing a welcome package for foster parents, bringing a meal, sponsoring outings, or learning how to be an advocate for children in the court system, you have talents and gifts to share. So please come and learn how you can help. To RSVP for this event please email [email protected] or call Mary Ann Cummins Prager at 818-294-8806. SDWC St. John Eudes Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Catholic Support Group will meet on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8:00 p.m. in Room C of Grill Hall. For more info., please call Kathy at (818) 349-9335 Page 9 Jubileo de la Misericordia - Misericordiosos como el Padre 18 de septiembre 2016 SOMOS RESPONSABLES POR LOS DEMÁS RICA El Concilio Vaticano II nos ha llamado a imaginar la Iglesia como el pueblo de Dios. Como una comunidad de creyentes somos responsables por nuestros hermanos, por su salvación, su peregrinar en la fe, su bienestar físico. Muchos de los documentos del Concilio y volúmenes de trabajos desde mediados de la década del 60 nos dan consejos, guías y ánimo para ayudarnos unos a otros: a los pobres, a los ancianos, a los no nacidos, a los quebrantados, a los enfermos. RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). Es un programa organizado y progresivo de formación y preparación para los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana: Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía. Si a usted le falta uno o varios de estos sacramentos, o si tiene familiares o conocidos que no los han recibido, lo (a) invitamos a participar en este programa en la parroquia san Juan Eudes. El programa será orientado por un equipo competente, que se ha preparado durante dos años para ello. Porque el Concilio Vaticano II es parte de nuestra reciente historia -sin duda muchos de nosotros ya habíamos nacido- esto nos puede parecer una idea nueva y revolucionaria. Pero las lecturas de hoy nos muestran que las enseñanzas sobre justicia social han existido siempre. Ochocientos años antes de nacer Cristo, Amós advirtió a los ricos que no engañaran a los pobres. En la primera carta de Pablo a Timoteo, él insiste en que todas las oraciones sean por todos; y finalmente, el Evangelio enfatiza la importancia de usar sabiamente el dinero. Mayor información con la Sra. Sonia Galán (818) 585 9320 o directamente con el P. Carlos Valencia (818) 341 3680 Ext. 321. Lo (a) esperamos. ESNE UN EVENTO CATÓLICO PARA JÓVENES ¡TU ERES PROFETA, MUEVE AL MUNDO! 29 y 30 de octubre MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS Coordinador: Padre Carlos Valencia [email protected] Asistente: Ramon Flores (805) 907-9909 Lectores: Claudia Corbera Ministros de la Comunión: Norma y Orlando Mazariegos (818) 317-9206 Ujieres: Juan Godoy (818) 749-4541 Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa Street Sábado & Domingo 8am - 5pm Donación: $20 por persona, por día después del 10/14/16 la donación será de $25 por día el programa es diferente cada día Tel. (800) 700-4938 (877) 823-0033 www.elsembrador.org Carlos Chipres (818) 212-6512 Ana Zacarías (818) 489-2466 Monaguillos: Belen Rangel (818) 993-3509 Coord. de Coros: Carlos Pérez (818) 233-4814 Catecismo: Madre Guadalupe (818) 885-6265 Grupo de Oración: Jose Soto (818) 724-1335 Semilla del Reino: Vilma Hernández (818) 231-3844 Encuentro Matrimonial: Alma Gomez 818-521-6557 Coord. de Liturgia: Yvonne García (818) 317-5109 Coord. de Bautismos: Fr. Carlos, Celia Estrada Retrouvaille: Martin & Rosa Baeza (818) 996-0821 Visita a enfermos: Luisa Parada (818) 633-9368 APOYO CELEBRACION VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE El grupo de Oración de la Comunidad Hispana empezara recaudar fondos para la celebración tradicional de Nuestra Señora Virgen de Guadalupe que se celebrará el próximo 12 de diciembre. Venderán sus famosas y deliciosas PUPUSAS Salvadoreñas en La Plaza terminando las misas de 11;00am, 12:45 y 2:15pm solamente el domingo 18 de septiembre. También la Comunidad Hispana venderán boletos de rifa de una canasta de Thanksgiving y luego otra canasta navideña comenzando hoy domingo 18 para cubrir pagar los gastos de los mariachis y la hospitalidad que se ofrecerá gratis a todos los invitados en esta preciosa celebración… Su participación será apreciada…
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