March 13, 2016 - Holy Family Catholic Church

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Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2016
PRAYER MEETINGS
TODAY’S READINGS
Bible Study
Wednesday, 7:30PM (Parish Ctr)
First Reading - The LORD does something new for
the chosen people (Is 43:16-21 or Ez. 37:12-14)
Second Reading - The supreme good is knowing Jesus
as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.
Gospel - A woman caught in the act of adultery is
brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to
throw the first stone (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [37, 17, 20-27, 33b-45].
Cenacle of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Every Tuesday, 7:30 PM (Church)
Divine Mercy Cenacle
on the 3rd Friday at 7:30 pm (St. Seton Room)
Charismatic Prayer Group
Thursday, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Center)
Legion of Mary
Mon: 9:30am (St.Vincent Rm) & 7:15pm (Parish Ctr)
Portuguese Cursillo
1st & 3rd Friday, 7:00 PM (St. Joseph Center)
Spanish Prayer Group
(Grupo de Oración Evangelicación)
Todo primer Viernes del mes, de 7:15pm-9:00pm
1st Friday of each month from 7:15pm-9:00pm
“La Hora Santa” dentro de la Iglesia
“The Holy Hour” inside the Church
2nd & 4th Viernes/Friday, 7 PM (St. Joseph Center)
Sabado/Saturday’s at 7:00PM (St. Seton’s Room)
Estudios Biblicos/Bible Study
DEVOTIONS
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Daily ~ 8:30AM & 6:15PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri: 9am -6:15pm (Exposition Room)
Wednesday - 9 am - 2 pm ( Exposition Room)
also Wednesday 2pm - 6pm (Church)
First Friday - 7 pm-midnight (Church)
No Exposition on Saturdays, Sundays
and National Holidays
Rosary for Life Every Tues after the 8am mass &
Divine Mercy.
The Miraculous Medal Saturday Devotion
1st Saturday of each month after the 8am Mass
Rosary with 15 minutes Meditation.
Liturgy of the Hour
Monday - Saturday 7:40AM (Church)
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays, 8:45am and 7pm (Church)
Rosary Monday- Saturday, 7:15AM (Church)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year A
readings were used on Sunday)
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56;
Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
or Lk 2:41-51a
Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7;
Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11;
Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]
BAPTISMS
The following were baptized into the Catholic
Community on March 5, 2016:
Zayden Koa Andres
Monique Inting Mori
Ava Maria Couto Rivera
Alyus Coen De Guia Santos
Aaron Jon Abando Yabut>
Reminder!!
There will be NO Mass on Monday,
March 21st at 6:30p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience
this may have caused.
The rectory hours for Friday, March 25th, will be
from 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. They will remain
closed and re-open on Saturday, March 26th at
their regular time, 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
MASS INTENTIONS
(Parish Priests: Fr. RD = Fr. Raymond, Fr. JA = Fr.
Joachim, Fr. JS=Fr. Joshua)
(Visiting Priests: Fr. LP = Fr. Luis Proenca, Fr. RS= Fr.
Raja Selvam, Fr. MF=Fr. Matthew Fernandez, Fr. LL=Fr.
Leo Luanzon)
Monday, March 14
8:00am/ Fr. JS †Jose & Guillermina Lourenco
6:30pm/ Fr. JA Angela Ibarra(Thanksgiving)
Tuesday, March 15
8:00am/ Fr. JS Delfina Martinez(Birthday)
6:30pm/ Fr. RD †Roger DaSilva
Wednesday, March 16
8:00am/ Fr. RD †Saturnino Cano
6:30pm/ Fr. JA †Maria Conceicao
Thursday, March 17
8:00am/ Fr. JA †Florencio & Matea Pascual
6:30pm/ Fr. JS †Romeo DeJesus
Friday, March 18
8:00am/ Fr. JS †Vicente & Josefa Fres
6:30pm/ Fr. RD †Alice Lindaya
Saturday, March 19
8:00am/ Fr. JS Joselito Motus(Birthday)
5:00pm/ Fr. JS †Juanito C. Yujuico
7:00pm/ Fr. JA Mr. Binu Thekkinedath(Birthday)
Sunday, March 20
6:30am/ Fr. JA †Alberto Reyes
8:00am/ Fr. JA †Efren Campos Jr.
9:45am/ Fr. RD Holy Family Parishioners
11:30am/ Fr. RD †Natanael Carriaga
1:00pm/ Fr. LP †Carolina Simas
4:00pm/ Fr. JS †Eliseo & Simon Dionicio
5:30pm/ Fr. RS Aries Lagare(Special Intention)
7:00pm/ Fr. RS †Purificacion Llave
**The Priests’ Schedule is Subject to Change**
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
In order to maintain our services, meet our expenses,
and restore savings, the parish needs
an average of $22,000.00 in its weekly collection.
March 5-6, 2016
$11,809.00
Building Fund Collection March 5-6, 2016
$16,425.23
~Thank you for sharing what God has given
you with our Parish. ~
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WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Rafael Aceves, Armando & Armanda Adonis, Augustine
Aguilo, Felina Aguiluz, Debbie Allen, Olivia Aranjo, Josh
Banks, Benita Barrios, Barbara Barnum, Rafael Basco, Ray
Baugh, Pedro Benzon, Adam Berdugo, Norma Bertrand, Tony
Bibal, Frances Boudreau, Andres Buco, Nido Canlas, Renee
Canlas, Gloria Carillo, Rachel Castro, Noe Cevallos,
Mayburn Chaney, Maria Chun, Joe Coelho, Ernesto Cordero,
Marcelina Corgado, Joseph Cruz, Elvis Daza, Anthony,
Marcelina & Sebastian De Guzman, Jasmine De Andres,
Lourdes Del Rosario, Alonzo Delgado,Yolanda Dirlam, John
Doria, Isabel Doria, James Doria, Richard Doria, Cindy
Dulguime, Marvin Dumlao, Lourdes Espiritu, Mary Esteves,
Rosa Faria, Catalina Flores, Jorge Flores, Annabelle S.
Ganadew, Nick & Flo Gandolfo, Esther Garcia, Olga Gomes,
Rocio Gomez, Mary Grace, Efma Grecia, Leona Gurrola,
Robert Henley, Christopher Hinojos, David Hughes, Lota
Hughes, Urbano Iñiguez, Maria Jumaday, Dulce Kapuno,
Diana Kenna, Sean Kenna, Angela Lee, Eunwha Lee,
Josefina Limtao, Ernesto Llamas, Ira Llamas, Frank Lopez,
Denise Lodato, Mark London, Santiago Luna, Grace Lyn, Ed
Manila, Otoniel Marquez, Juan Martin, Christine Martinez,
Juan Martinez, Luz McLaughlin, Ernie Medrano, Esther
Menez, Becky Moss, Herminia Niebres, Andrew Nieto,
Robert Norman, Estrella Nufable, Tony Nunes, Fred Nunes,
Manny Nunes, Olivia Opoc, Jenine Oropeza, Fernanda Otero,
Kyla Orr, Nina Pham, Hugo Pennock, Martha Plasencia,
Maria Prieto, Carlito Rafanan, Hermel Rivera, Lupe
Rodriguez, Althea Robertson, Etelvina Rocha, Mario
Rodriguez, Juliana Rofuli, Lilia Rofuli, Eleanor Credo Rowe,
Phillip Ruiz, John Ryan, Josefina Salamanca, Louie
Salamanca, Rita Salas, Elenita Santos, Rita Santos, Alexander
Sasbone, Lily Silveria, Damrong Sithichai, Clay Solancho,
Guadalupe Tadeo, Sergio Tamayo, Jun Tan, Ray Tanguay,
Joseph & George Tharaniyil, Frank Tom, Ryon Tom,
Catherine Unanka, Reina Uyan, Rufino Valenton, Thea Vande
Mortel, Nanette Vergara, Marcus Walton, Paul Yasutake,
Josie Yu, Joe Zamora.
REST IN PEACE
We pray for and remember those who have died.
Julian S. Mendoza
Leticia Samano
Frank Cruz
Atty. Alejo D. Ovalles
Whoever believes in Me,even
though that person dies, shall LIVE."
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2016
Our dignity and worth as individuals do not come from our own merits,
but from God’s free gift of grace. Whether we sin or do good, God’s
love for us remains constant. We cannot judge our worth based on our
own merits and piety. We must continue to strive to live in accord with
God’s calling, trusting not in us but in the power and compassion of
Jesus.
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
It’s Your Turn!!!
If there is a star next to your name you are
the Lead Altar Server for that Mass.
Please be sure to call a substitute if
you are not able to serve. We thank
all of you for the continued
commitment to your ministry.
God bless!
Saturday, March 19
5pm R Villegas*, R Villegas, M & E Salud, J Ancheta
7pm M Lopez*, E Ubaldo. C Agor, A Elomina
Sunday, March 20
J Van Tassell
E Honeycutt, I Monterroso
N Sutandar*, M Sutandar, E Bernaldez,
K Diegor
11:30am C Caballes*, A,A & C Caballes
1:00pm M Barcelos, C Avila
4:00pm S Victoria*, J Victoria, M Muyrong
5:30pm D Bornilla*,K & J Bornilla
7:00pm S Tulud*, A,L & A Bates, J Kastner
6:30am
8:00am
9:45am
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
Stand as a Witness For Peace
In The Holy Land
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support Christians
in the Holy Land. Through the Good Friday Collection,
you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land
as a witness of peace. Your support means that our
church will conduct parish ministry, provide Catholic
education, feed the hungry, build houses for Christians,
maintain shrines and operate refugee centers in the Holy
Land. Like Simon of Cyrene, you can help carry the
cross under very difficult circumstances in the Holy
Land. Christians, along with all of the clergy and religious who serve in the Holy Land, will deeply appreciate your prayers and financial help!
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
Filipino- American Catholic
Community of Holy Family Church
FILAMCC
MEETS EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
AT ST. VINCENT ROOM AT 7:15PM
PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR MEETING THIS
COMING MARCH 15, 2016 WE WILL BE DISCUSSING OUR SALUBONG.
ALL FILIPINOS AMERICANS ARE INVITED!!!!
For information please call Remy Dulguime at
562-900-6745 or Lita Vicente at 562-402-4496
It is a mandate of the
Archdiocese
of
Los
Angeles that all parish
Volunteers and staff attend
a Virtus workshop and be
fingerprinted. If you serve
in ministry or work or volunteer in the Parish, including, Lector, Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy
Communion, Usher, Choir Member, Religious Ed
teacher, OLF school volunteer/parent, or are part of the
parish staff or OLF teachers, you are required to attend
a 3 hour class and be recertified every 4 years.
A Virtus class has been scheduled here at Holy
Family, on March 15th from 6-9pm in the St Joseph
Center.
Registration is required because of limited space. To
register please send an email to Johnathon Dang, at
[email protected].
There are many other Parishes, throughout the
Archdiocese, every month that also hold these workshops. The dates and details can be found at the Virtus
Online website. If you attend at another Parish be sure
to turn in a copy of your certificate of attendance to
your specific coordinator so that we can keep record of
your attendance.
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There is this story of a nine-year-old Jonathan that on one Sunday
morning decided to skip church and go for a long walk. His mother
frequently told him that if he skipped church, he would miss a chance to
see Jesus. But Jonathan had been going to church his whole life and had
never seen Jesus there before, so he didn’t think he’d be missing much.
Besides, his church was an old, small, run-down building - just a little too
confining for his desire to run and play.
Jonathan’s walk took him across the railroad tracks in town for the first
time in his life. He noticed that the houses on the other side of the tracks
were much bigger and much nicer than any in the poor neighborhood
where he lived.
A few blocks later Jonathan found himself in front of the biggest, most
beautiful church he had ever seen. The steeple alone seemed as tall as a
mountain. As he got closer, the big church bells stopped ringing and the last people filed in from the parking
lot. They all had nice cars and wore nice clothes. He didn’t see any people from his side of the tracks going
to this church.
“This must be the Church where Jesus goes,” Jonathan told himself. “It’s so big and nice.” As he walked
closer, he could hear the music coming from inside.
He walked up the steps, through the big front doors, and into the spacious lobby. He continued through
another set of doors and entered the sanctuary. It was the biggest room he head ever seen. “This must be
where Jesus is!” Jonathan whispered to himself.
He noticed an empty seat a few rows from the back, so he sat down to scan the crowd, so he could find
Jesus. The choir stopped singing and a large man in a black suit tapped Jonathan on the shoulder. The
man leaned down and asked Jonathan if he could speak with him outside.
In the lobby, the man asked, “Son, where do you live?”
Jonathan answered, “Well, if you go down the hill, take a left at the corner, cross the railroad tracks, and
head down that street a few more blocks, that’s where I live.”
“And where are your parents?” the man asked.
“They’re probably at church right now,” Jonathan replied.
“Well, son, don’t you think it would be better for you to go to your parents’ church today?”
“But I saw this church, and I knew Jesus was here,” Jonathan said. “So I came to see him!”
“Well, son, I think it would be best if you were to run along home and go see Jesus in your own church in
your own neighborhood,” the man said. “You really can’t stay here.”
Realizing what the man was trying to do, Jonathank got upset. “You just don’t want me to see Jesus!” he
yelled as he turned and ran out the big doors leading to the street.
Sobbing as he returned home, Jonathan shouted, “God, it isn’t fair! All I wanted to do was to see Jesus,
and they wouldn’t let me in!”
Jonathan shuffled along, staring at the sidewalk through his tears.
He turned around, wiped his eyes, and stared in amazement.
It was Jesus!
The Lord smiled at Jonathan, gave him a big hug, and said, “Don’t be too upset, my son. They wouldn’t
let me in there either.”
What about our Church, is Jesus there? In John 17:20-21, Jesus prayed that his church would be “one,”
but we all know that it’s anything but. Jesus continued praying, “May they be brought to complete unity to let
the world know that you sent me and have loved them as you have loved me” (v.23). If we can love each
other, worship with each other, and serve with each other as brothers and sisters - regardless of our color or
economic status - the world will find the gospel irrestible.
Wouldn’t you?
- Fr. Joachim Ablanida, MMHC
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CONFIRMATION
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm to 9pm
Friday: Office closed
Saturday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Office closed on holiday
First Reconciliation Retreat
Saturday-March 19 at 9:30pm
Spanish Sat3- rooms 2, 3, 6
Parent Faith Formation
Monday-March 14
Hall-7-8pm
Fr. Joshua
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Fire safety starts at home
When families have fire plans in place, they
are much more likely to escape the dangers
should a fire occur. Because a fire can separate parents from their children, it’s important that everyone knows how to get out of
the house safely and where to go. Teaching
your kids to be resourceful in dangerous situations can help them in every aspect of their lives.
For more information from the
American Red Cross about fire escape planning,
email [email protected].
CONFIRMATION 1
Saturday, April 2 - 9am-6pm
Confirmation 1 retreat for Rooms 4 & JPII
Please turn in your permission slips/payments to the
Religious Ed Office
Adult Faith Formation Year 1
Parents & Sponsors
Monday-March 14
Hall-7-8pm
Fr. Joshua
CONFIRMATION 2
Tues/Thur-March 15/17
6:15-9pm-Interview, Robe
Due: Booklet, Shield and Service hours
PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS
La seguridad contra incendios comienza en casa
Cuando las familias tienen planes contra incendio, tienen más probabilidades de escapar de los
peligros en caso que ocurra un incendio. Debido
a que un incendio puede separar a los padres de
sus hijos, es importante que todos sepan cómo
salirse de la casa y dónde ir. Enseñar a sus hijos
a ser ingeniosos en situaciones de peligro puede
ayudarles en todos los aspectos de sus vidas.
Para más información de la Cruz Roja Americana sobre
planeación de un escape en caso de incendio, envíe un
correo electrónico a [email protected].
Palm Sunday-March 19/20
As is tradition here at Holy Family, we will have the
dramatic reading of the Passion at all the weekend
Masses, Palm Saturday and Sunday, March 19/20. We
invite adults and children ages 10 and older to participate
as a Palm Bearer. There will be a mandatory practice.
Please be sure to let the Mass coordinator know if you
are interested, and he/she will give you more details; or
call the Liturgy Office, 562 924 8024.
All assigned Lectors and Palm bearers must attend the practice
scheduled for your mass.
The Mass Coordinator will advise you of the practice dates and times.
CATHOLIC DISCUSSION
GROUP
(Patrician Meeting)
There will be no Patrician
Meeting on March 27 (Easter
Sunday).
The next meeting is on April 24,
2016.
For more details, please contact
Del Matias at
(562) 924-2058 or Lira
Balediata at (562) 455-7600
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by Virgilio T.J.
To Repent is to Reboot
Suerte Felipe
W
hen my computer is down, my son, Topher, advises me, “Daddy, reboot it.” “Reboot” may be
considered as an equivalent term for the biblical word “repent” (Mk 1:15). To “reboot” in computer language is to restart a computer after a crash. “Reboot” implies a process of starting again to recover from a
computer error.
Just as to “reboot” a computer implies that an error has occurred, to “repent” connotes that sin has been committed. Sin is like being disconnected from God. It is “unfriending” God, just like what we do to some people in
Facebook. And what happens after we become disconnected from God?
The Bible tells us the tragic consequences. After Adam and Eve had intentionally unfriended God by believing
the deceptive words of the devil, we have lost our “original integrity.” In the begining, we were like new computers or laptops without any defect or damage, the original state of humanity before the Fall, or as traditionally called,
before Original Sin. But with the disobedience of our first parents, it’s like they opened a website that had a virus
in it. It has damaged humanity’s computer system. We have lost our original state of being connected with God.
Having eliminated God in our life, we try to pursue happiness in other things. Pope Francis says, “Once man has
lost the fundamental orientation which unifies his existence, he breaks down into the multiplicity of his desires”
(The Light of Faith, 13). Have you ever wondered that after you have acquired the thing that your heart has been
longing for, still you find yourself not completely satisfied and you keep longing for other things?
For example, you have worked hard to save money for iPhone 6s Plus. After you acquire this device, your next
desire is to acquire fashionable clothes, new shoes, expensive car, beautiful house, healthy body, more money, popularity, sex, drugs, power, etc. So many idols are competing for our trust. “Idolatry, then, is always polytheism, an
aimless passing from one lord to another” (The Light of Faith, 13).
Polytheism, or worship of many gods, is chasing true happiness through the material things this world offers.
It’s like opening multiple website in our computer. Not satisfied with the drug website, we open the sex website, the
money website, etc. until our computer crashes! Until life has lost its purpose and meaning! When we reach this
point, we see the need to reboot, to repent. How, then, do we reboot our life? TO BE CONTINUED
Parishioners are invited to contribute money to help purchase items to decorate the Church for the Easter season. Donations may be made in memory of a deceased person, or in honor of someone living. The names of all
memorials will be put in the Church bulletin. To make a donation, use the
form provided in the bulletin this week, or submit the following information
on a sheet of paper to the rectory. The last day for donations is March 25.
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
We invite all Parishioners to start a family
tradition of attending together on the
Fridays of Lent
Come and pray the Stations of the
Cross on Fridays in the Church:
Stations outside after the 8am Mass
5pm Stations in English,
6:30pm Mass
7:00pm Stations in Spanish
and Portuguese.
Lent and Your Family
Lent is a special time when you can share the concepts of prayer and giving with your children. Take
family time each day to offer devotional prayers.
Consider as a family how you might help others in
need by giving of your time or resources. Even very
young children can understand and will enjoy participating in the process. As a mother, carve out time in
your day for your own special prayer time. This may
involve early rising or time spent away from a
favorite hobby or activity.
Suggestions for daily sacrifice
* No TV for a day
* Choosing one (or more!) item to give to charity
* Performing an act of kindness anonymously
* Reading a chapter from the Bible
* No sweets for the day
For more than 25 years now our
Parish Family has come together on
the Fridays of Lent to enjoy a meal of
Soup or Fish. This long standing tradition allows us to enjoy each other’s
company while enjoying a delicious dinner at a reasonable price. What a great opportunity to start a
Family Lenten Tradition, by attending Mass, praying
the Stations of the Cross together and then to enjoy
dinner. We hope to see many of you at our weekly
gathering in the Parish Hall.
Dinner is served from: 4:45pm-7:30pm
(no dinner on Good Friday)
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Confessions
Wednesdays of Lent- 7:30-8:30pm
The presentation of the Living
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday has become a
long-standing tradition here at Holy Family Parish.
We invite all to come and enjoy this very moving
presentation on Good Friday in the Church at 8pm on
March 25. You may call Crystal Flaviano-Binene for
more information. (562) 881-2468
Here are the church regulations for
fasting and abstinence during Lent:
* Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to
abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays
of Lent and Good Friday.
* Everyone 18 or older, and under 59 years of age, is
bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
* On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full
meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according
to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal
another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously
affected, the law does not oblige.
* Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from
these prescribed minimal penitential practices.
Lord God,
you who breathed the spirit of life within me.
Draw out of me the light and life you created.
Help me to find my way back to you.
Help me to use my life to reflect your glory
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
PROLIFE WORKS OF MERCY
All fourteen of these works of mercy can by fulfilled
by being present at the abortion clinics in prayer and
being a part of Pro-life Ministry. Here’s why and how:
The Corporal Works of Mercy
Feed the hungry – We feed those who are hungering
for love with the grace of God and our love when we
work and pray for mothers and their unborn children.
Give drink to the thirsty – As Jesus said, "I Thirst" on
the cross and children are thirsting for life. The love of
pro-lifers is a response to this thirst.
Clothe the naked – Abortion can leave a woman spiritually "naked and ashamed" before the world. Pro-lifers offer real forgiveness and love.
Shelter the homeless -We give babies in the womb a
home in this world and in the hearts of humanity when
we stand in public for children facing death.
Visit the sick – When we visit the abortion clinic, we
are offering hope to those made sick of heart and soul
by the culture of death.
Visit those in prison – Many mothers who end up at
the abortion clinics are imprisoned in darkness and fear.
We offer them light, hope, and life.
Bury the dead – When we pray for and stand in vigil
for those who die at the abortion clinics, no child ever
dies alone or unloved.
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The Spiritual Works of Mercy
Instruct the ignorant – The very presence of every
Christians at the abortion centers, instructs the ignorant
to the dignity of every human life.
Counsel the doubtful – The humble prayers of pro-lifers bring grace to the doubting hearts and minds of
mothers in need.
Admonish sinners – The holding of pro-life signs in
public is a call to truth, conversion, and repentance.
These signs have changed many lives.
Bear wrongs patiently – The humility of Christians
bearing the evil attacks of the abortion centers show the
true face of the forgiving Lord.
Forgive offences willingly – Pro-life sidewalk counselors have offered real healing to many broken women
when they leave the mill.
Comfort the afflicted – The presence of death and
hatred hangs over the abortion centers like a shroud.
Pro-lifers bring the comforting compassion of Christ.
Pray for the living and the dead – When Christians
pray at abortion centers, the result can be that a child
scheduled for death is given a chance at life.
These Works of Mercy in which we can all participate
by praying at any abortion center relieve the many different kinds of suffering of our neighbors. Let us all,
"go and do likewise."
We invite parishioners, family and friends to attend
HOLY HOUR AND MASS for “LIFE”...
March 16, 2016, AT 5:30 PM AND EVERY
3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Umbert appears courtesy of Holy Family Pro-Life Ministry.
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HOLY FAMILY - MARIAN
SONGWRITING COMPETITION
March 13, 2016
Mechanics and Criteria for the
Holy Family Marian Poster Making Contest
This Poster Making Contest is part of the First Holy
Family Marian Fest. This is in Celebration in honor of the
Blessed Virgin Mary on May 31, 2016. Awarding will be
on the same day as well.
Mechanics
1. The Marian Poster Making Contest is open to all.
2. All interested participants must pre-register using
the format below:
Complete Name
Contact Numbers
mobile phone:
home phone:
Email Address
Complete Mailing Address
Age:
Medium: (oil paint or acrylic)
To register, email the above details to
[email protected]
3. The theme for the poster making/painting contest will
be: “Mary, Mother of Mercy: Hope of our Nation”.
4. 18’ x 24’ drawing canvas for the contest will be use (to
be provided by the contestant).
5. Materials allowed for the poster making/painting contest
is either but not both:
oil paints or acrylic
(to be provided by the contestant) *Use of other materials
not specified above is strictly prohibited.
6. All artworks must be done by an individual. And be
submitted on or before May 10, 2016 at the Rectory Office
of Holy Family Church, Artesia during office hours.
7. All entries will be pre-numbered.
8. All entries shall be judged by a Board of Judges composed of experts on the
fields of arts and religion.
9. The posters will be judged according to the following
criteria: creativity and presentation (40%), originality
(30%) and relevance to the theme (30%).
10. The Prizes shall be:
1st Place – $600.00
2nd Place – $300.00
3rd Place – $200.00
11. ALL entries will automatically become official property of the Holy Family Church in Artesia.
12. Winners will be notified before May 31, 2016.
Likewise, winners should bring proper Identification Card
For more details, please contact: Holy Family Church. Tel. to claim their prizes.
(562) 865-2185. Lira Balediata (Tel. 562-455-7600). Email
For more details, please contact:
Dinnah Salud: [email protected]
Holy Family Church Tel: (562) 865-2185
Lira Balediata (562-455-7600)
email: Fr. Joachim / [email protected]
1) ELIGIBILITY
•The contest is open to everyone.
• All submitted songs must be original songs that have
been written or co-written by the entrant(s).
• The theme is “MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: HOPE
OF OUR NATION”
• The song can be written in any language.
2) SUBMISSION POLICY
• Each entry must be an original musical composition
based on the theme. There is no limit on the number of
songs each contestant can submit.
3) HOW TO SUBMIT
• Send an mp3 file of the song to
[email protected] along with the song title and
lyrics (and English Translation if in another language) and
the following information:
• Name of Contestant
• Contact Information (phone number, mailing address,
email address
• Short paragraph of what inspired you to write the song
• Last day for submission is April 15, 2016.
4) JUDGING CRITERIA & SELECTION PROCESS
• All entries will be judged with the following information:
• 35% Composition
• 35% Lyrics and Theme Relevance
• 10% Overall Likability
• 20% Social Media Votes (“likes”) – Each entry will be
assigned an entry number. The song and the lyrics will be
uploaded to HFC Facebook page for voting beginning
April 18th until April 30th.
• A group of judges will include experts in Music &
Religion and different representatives of the HFC Parish.
• The judges will select the top entries. Contestants will
be notified by email on May 8, 2016.
5) LIVE PERFORMANCE FINALS
• The Top Entries will be performed live at the Marian
Festival on May 31, 2016.
• First, Second and Third place rankings will be announced
and awarded at the Conclusion of the Marian Festival.
• The Prizes are as follows:
• First Place - $600
• Second Place - $300
•
Third Place - $200
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
13
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
March 13
March 14
March 15
March 16
March 17
March 17
March 18
5:30am – 6:30pm
De Colores Choir
CHOIR ROOM
9:30am – 10:30am
Legion of Mary Praesidium
ST. VINCENT RM
9am – 11am
Knitting Group
ST. VINCENT RM.
2pm – 6pm
Adoration
CHURCH
9:45am – 10:45am
PS Class
REL. ED
7pm – 8pm
10am – 12pm
Legion of Mary Praesidium Span.Intercessory Grp
ST. VINCENT RM.
ST. SETON RM
7pm - 10pm
Charismatic
Prayer Group
ST. JOSEPH ctr
6:30pm
JH Mass
CHURCH
7pm
7pm
–
8pm
2pm- 4pm
6pm - 10pm
JH
Activity
Prep Class
Filipino Cursillo
English Virtus Class
ST. JOSEPH CTR.
REL. ED.
JOHN PAUL II CONF.
ST. JOSEPH CTR.
RM
7:30pm-9 pm
7pm – 8pm
7pm – 9pm
Youth Choir
Parent Faith Formation Conf. 2 – Interviews
2pm- 4pm
ST. ANTHONY DE
Yr.
1
#3
Fr.
JS
Children’s Choir Practice
PARISH HALL
PADUA
PARISH HALL
ST. ANTHONY DE
7pm – 9pm
PADUA – MUSIC RM
7:30pm - 9pm
7pm – 9pm
Knights of Col. Mtg.
4pm
Bible StudyDe Colores Choir
Good Shepherd Rm.
Mass/ Children's Choir
Introduction
CHOIR RM
sings
7pm – 9pm
PARISH HALL
7pm 9pm
CHURCH
Fil-Am-CC Monthly
7pm – 9pm
RCIA Catechism Classes
Mtg
5:30pm- 7:30pm
Penance Service
ST. JOSEPH CTR
ST. VINCENT RM.
Youth Ministry – UTC
at St. Mariana de
7pm
–
9pm
General Mtg.
7pm – 9pm
Paredes Church
Penance Service at St.
JOHN PAUL II CONF.
Penance Service .
PICO RIVERA
Paul of the Cross
RM
Beatitudes Church
Church
LA MIRADA
LA MIRADA
7pm - 9pm
8:30am/ 10am/
Grupo de
11:30am
Evangelización
Sat. Class
ST. JOSEPH CTR
REL. ED.
7pm - 9pm
7:30pm
First
Portuguese
Chinese
Reconciliation
Cursillo
Community Retreat
ST. SETON RM.
Bible Study
Spanish – S3
7pm – 9pm
GOOD SHEPRoom 2, 3, 6
Conf. 2 –
HERD RM.
Interviews
(PATIO RM.)
7pm - 9pm
PARISH HALL
Estudios
7:30pm - 9pm
Biblicos para
7pm – 9pm
Cenacle of the
el Grupo de
St. Vincent de
Divine Mercy
Evangelización
Paul Mtg.
ST. SETON RM.
ST. SETON
ST. VINCENT RM.
RM.
7pm – 9pm
7pm – 9pm
Penance Service Penance Service
at St. Pius X
at St. John of God
Church
Church
NORWALK
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
Parish Priests - To contact them thru e-mail:
Rev. Raymond Decipeda, MMHC - [email protected]
Rev. Joachim Ablanida, MMHC – [email protected]
Rev. Joshua Santos, MMHC – [email protected]
Parish Finance Council Members:
Angela Amenero, Maria Ayerdis, Remy Dulguime, Danio Fajardo, Karen Hillman, Lizzie Juan, Jason Machado,
Raymond Mangahas, Roger Pavon, Jeanelle Padre-Tom, Hugo Vega.
To contact any of the members, e-mail them thru: [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council Members:
Maria Ayerdis, Paul Barcelos, Frank Cardiel, Diosdado de Leon, Vina Dungo, Ronnie Espinosa, Josie Flores, Maria
Luisa Lapidario, Betty Lou Ormonde, Nenita Solancho, Skip Vega, Joe Vicente
To contact any of the members, e-mail them thru: [email protected]
Bereavement – Hector Gomez (562) 865-2185
Parish Ministry:
Confirmation – Abigail de Jesus (562) 860-5973
Adoration Chapel-Mafalda Canlas (562) 865-2185 ext. 405 Homebound Min. – Willie & Wilma Simbol (562) 926-0720
Liturgy Coordinator – Maggie Gudino (562) 924-8024
Business Manager – Karen Hillman (562) 865-2185
Pastoral Council – Joe Vicente (562) 402-4496
Finance Council – Roger Pavon (562) 865-2185
Publication Team – Abigail de Jesus (562) 726-2735
Office Manager – Sofia Luna (562) 865-2185 ext. 223
Religious Education – Teresa Paulino (562) 860-5973
Plant & Property Manager – Hope Vega (562) 865-2185
School Principal – Juan Nagore (562) 865-1621
RCIA – Rudy & Mila Perpinan (562) 924-5075
Safeguard the Children-Ulises Pérez-Flores (562) 865-2185 Web Master – Bobby Canseco (562) 607-8839
Youth Ministry – Natasha Sumabat (562) 865-2185
School Secretary – Jessica Perez (562) 865-1621
Young Adult Ministry – Michael Maglonso (562) 865-2185
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