March 6, 2016 - Holy Trinity Catholic Church

1292 W. Santa Cruz Street, San Pedro, CA 90732-2904
Our mission is to be a welcoming concerned community, expressed by our active loving involvement with
each other, and our outreach to the world beyond, energized by a deepening liturgical and spiritual life.
Mass Schedule
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Vigil 5:30 p.m.
(Sign Language Interpreted Mass)
Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m.,
1:00 (Español) & 5:30 p.m. (Teen Mass)
Weekdays 6:30, 8:00 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. every 3rd Wednesday)
Holy Days
Vigil 6:30 p.m.;
Feast 6:30, 8:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 12
5:30 p.m.
parish center auditorium
(209 N. Hanford Ave.)
First Fridays
6:30, 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Adoration
following 6:00 Mass until 8:00 p.m.)
Devotions
Monday 6:30 p.m. (not on major holidays)
Rosary: Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Parish Center - 310.548.6535
Parish Office - x300
209 N. Hanford Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90732-2904
School - 310.833.0703
1226 W. Santa Cruz Street
San Pedro, CA 90732-2904
$30 Advance tickets available today (or $35 at the door)
VOutside the main entrance doors of the church
VParish Office (209 N. Hanford Ave.)
during normal business hours
For advanced ticketing or additional information please call
Jim Archer at 310-547-3414, or email to [email protected]
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity School.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #1740
Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Closed Sundays & Holidays
E-mail: [email protected]
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Parish Website: www.holytrinitysp.org
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Parish Administration
310-548-6535
Priests
Rev. Sebastian Vettickal, C.M.I.
Administrator - x330
Rev. Michael Grieco
Associate Pastor - x332
Rev. Jose Parathanal, C.M.I.
Associate Pastor - x327
Deacons
Deacon Dennis Carlson
Bereavement Ministry & Maintenance Supervisor
Deacon - x324
Deacon Walter & Sue Lauderdale
Deacon Gaspar & Gracie Muñoz
Hispanic Ministry - x333
Pastoral Staff
Mrs. Donna Barnes
Director of Music and Liturgy - x306
Mrs. Kathy Pelc, Music Secretary - x307
Mr. Jace Bravo
Youth Minister & Confirmation Director - x340
Dr. Joy Jones, Pastoral Associate
Director of Adult Formation & Initiation - x317
Mrs. Cristina Liu
Director of Religious Education - x304
Ms. Alice Sandoval, RE Secretary - x303
Dr. Linda Wiley
Principal, Holy Trinity School - x250
School Secretary - x200
Office Staff
Miss Kathy Morris
Business Manager—x323
Mrs. Teresa Monzon
Parish Secretary/Receptionist - x320
Mrs. Soledad Cortez & Ms. Tina Wood
Receptionists - x300
Sacramental Information
Baptisms
Contact the parish office at least two months prior to
requested date of baptism.
Weddings
Arrange with a priest minimum of six months prior.
Sacrament of the Sick
Please call the parish office anytime.
Funerals
Contact parish office at 310-548-6535 ext. 300
Bulletin Deadline
Mondays at 4:00 p.m. via e-mail, using both upper and
lower case letters to the Parish Office e-mail at:
[email protected]
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, March 6th
Special Collection (at all Masses) - pg. 6
Coffee & Donuts (after morning Masses)
Hooley Ticket Sales (after all morning Masses) - cover
Faith Enrichment Library (after morning Masses)
Girl Scout Sunday Mass (8:30 AM)
CLOW (at 8:30 & 10:00 AM Masses)
Early Childhood (10:00 AM)
Religious Ed., gr. 1-5 (10:00 AM)
RCIA Dismissal (10:00 AM Mass)
Saints Alive mtg. (9:30 AM) - pg. 7
Teen & Teen RCIA Mass (5:30 PM) - cover
No Life Night—pg. 4
Monday, March 7th
Food Collection begins—pg. 6
HTS Mass (9:00 AM)
Women’s Knitting & Crocheting (10 AM & 6 PM)
Guadalupanas mtg. (6:30 PM) - pg. 7
Webelos mtg. (6:30 PM)
Devotions to Our Lady (6:30 PM) - cover
Tuesday, March 8th
HTS Testing (8:00 AM)
Bible Study (8:45 AM) - cover
HTS Confessions (9:00 AM)
Divine Mercy Prayer Group (10:00 AM)
Confessions (5:30 PM) - cover
Edge (7:00 PM)
RCIA (7:00 PM)
Scout Troop 234 mtg. (7:00 PM)
Cub Scout mtg. (7:30 PM)
Wednesday, March 9th
HTS Testing (8:00 AM)
HTS Confessions (9:00 AM)
Contemplative Prayer (10:00 AM) - pg. 6
Bulletin Early Deadline (12 Noon) - pg. 6
Brownies Troop 16485 (2:00 PM)
Religious Ed., gr. 1-5 Mass (4:30 PM)
RCIA (7:00 PM)
Coro de español (7:00 PM)
Confirmation Yr. 2 (7:00 PM)
In His Hands (7:30 PM) - pg. 6
Thursday, March 10th
HTS Confessions (9:00 AM)
Ministerio de Intercesión (10:00 AM)
SCC (10:00 AM)
Children’s Choir (3:15 PM)
Confessions (5:30 PM) - cover
HTS c/o 1966 mtg. (6:00 PM)
Scout Troop mtg. (6:00 PM)
HTS DC Trip mtg. (6:00 PM)
Communications mtg. (7:00 PM)
Peace & Justice mtg. (7:00 PM) - pg. 7
Triduum Choir in the church (7:00 PM)
Friday, March 11th
Abstinence
Eucharistic Adoration (8:30 AM)
Legion of Mary (10:00 AM)
Queen of Angels (10:00 AM)
Stations of the Cross (2:30 & 7:00 PM)
LT/Confirmation Retreat begins (4:00 PM)
Grupo de Oración (7:00 PM)
Saturday, March 12th
Confessions (4:00 PM) - cover
Sunday Vigil Mass w/ signing services (5:30 PM)
Bldg Fund collection (at Mass)
Hooley (5:30 PM) - cover
Clocks Forward—pg. 6
Sunday, March 13th
Bldg Fund collection (at all Masses)
Coffee & Donuts (after morning Masses)
Faith Enrichment Library (after morning Masses)
CLOW (at 8:30 & 10:00 AM Masses)
Early Childhood (10:00 AM)
Religious Ed., gr. 1-5 (10:00 AM)
RCIA Dismissal (10:00 AM Mass)
Children’s Choir (11:30 AM)
Teen & Teen RCIA Mass (5:30 PM) - cover
LT Retreat ends (6:30 PM)
No Life Night—pg. 4
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Dear friends,
A father and his teenage son were living in Mexico City. They had had an argument, and the son, Rafael, shouted
curses at his father and then stormed out of the house and did not return. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned
into months. The father searched the city over and finally in desperation he went down to the newspaper and
took out an ad. It said, "Jack, if you read this, I want you to know that all is forgiven. I love you and I will be waiting
for you this Sunday at the entrance to the city park. I hope you will show up. Love, Dad." He said that Sunday
morning 200 ‘Jacks’ showed up at the park, all looking for forgiveness.
There are so many people searching in this world, searching for forgiveness, for hope, for meaning. In our gospel
today, Jesus tells us a story of a forgiving father and two sons – one wayward and the other self-righteous. The
father offered unconditional forgiveness to his wayward son on his return. He said to his servants, “Quick! Bring
the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.” ‘Robe, ring and sandals’ were
symbols of sonship. He accepted him as a son, not as a servant. A complete restoration…Total reversal of
expectations...
Forgiveness is a hard thing. The elder son in the parable was living with his father all of his life. He was obedient,
dutiful, strict and orderly. However, he misses the most important thing: the heart of his father. He was physically
present to his father but not spiritually. (The younger son was physically and spiritually away from his father.)
All our religious practices are meant to help us to develop the heart and mind of God. God’s ways are different.
“My thoughts are not your thoughts. Nor are your ways My ways” (Is 55/8) declares the Lord. “The Lord is
compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love” (Ps 103/8). Once we can grow into
that level, forgiveness becomes part of our lives. We become evangelizers of God’s boundless mercy and hope.
May God bless you.
Mis Queridos amigo,
Un padre y su hijo vivían en la ciudad de México. Habían tenido una discusión y el hijo, Rafael le gritó maldiciones
a su padre y entonces se fue enojado de la casa y no regresó. Días se convirtieron en semanas, que semanas se
convirtieron en meses. El padre lo buscó en toda la ciudad y finalmente en desesperación puso un anuncio en el
periódico. Dijo: "Santiago, si lees esto, quiero que sepas que todo está perdonado. Te amo y te estaré esperando
este domingo en la entrada del parque de la ciudad. Espero que te presentes, te ama tu padre." Dijo que esa
mañana del Domingo 200 Santiago’s se aparecieron en el parque, todos estaban en busca de perdón.
Hay tantas personas en este mundo, en busca del perdón, de esperanza, de un sentido. En el Evangelio de hoy,
Jesús nos cuenta la historia de un padre perdonador y de sus dos hijos – uno caprichoso y el otro es un
santurrón. El padre le dio el perdón incondicional a su hijo pródigo a su regreso. Él dijo a sus siervos, " ¡Pronto!
Llévenle la mejor ropa y póngansela. Pónganle un anillo en su dedo y sandalias en sus pies". 'la Túnica, el anillo y
sandalias' eran símbolos de la filiación. Él lo aceptó como hijo no un como un siervo. Una restauración
completa... Inversión total de las expectativas...
El perdón es una cosa difícil. El hijo mayor de la parábola estaba viviendo con su padre toda su vida. Él era
obediente, fiel, estricto y ordenado. Sin embargo pierde lo único y lo más importante: el corazón de su padre.
Estuvo físicamente presente a su padre pero no espiritualmente. (El hijo joven estaba física y espiritualmente
alejado de su padre).
Todas nuestras prácticas religiosas sirven para ayudarnos a desarrollar el corazón y la mente en Dios. Los
caminos de Dios son diferentes. "Mis pensamientos no son los de ustedes, ni sus caminos son los míos dice el
Señor (Is 55/8). «El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso, no se enoja fácilmente, y lleno de misericordia» (Ps
103/8). Una vez que podemos cultivar a ese nivel, el perdón se convierte en parte de nuestra vida. Nos
convertimos en evangelizadores de la ilimitada misericordia de Dios y la esperanza.
Que Dios los bendiga.
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Life Night—Retreat Reunion March 20th
No Life Nights—March 6th, 13th, or 27th
A Ministry for all High School Teens!
Questions? Contact the
Youth Minister and
Confirmation Director:
Jace Bravo
Do you want to hear about the retreat and spend
some time with other retreat members, then look
no where else but here, Sunday, March 20th!
Join us after the 5:30 p.m. Mass
In the Life Teen Room
310-548-6535, ext. 340
[email protected]
Hours: Sunday-Thursday
For all
Life Teen
UPDATES!
Friend us on Facebook:
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Follow on Instagram:
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Follow on Twitter:
@LifeteenHT
CORE Members Needed!!!
Life Teen is in need of CORE members that can join our team!
CORE members meet weekly to go over the Life Night and we strive to
make Christ more known to the teens. If you are excited about sharing the
joy of the Gospel to teenagers please contact
Jace Bravo at [email protected]
All High School Students are welcome to Life Nights...NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
BE MERCIFUL...
Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an
argument; and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was
hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the
face.” They kept on walking until they found an oasis where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been
slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near
drowning, he wrote on a stone: “Today my best friend saved my life.”
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “after I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and
now, you wrote on a stone, why?” The friend replied “when someone hurts us we should write it down in the
sand where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we
must engrave it on a stone where no wind can ever erase it.”
The purpose of mercy is to reaffirm the value of each person in the eyes of God. If we take a fresh new $100 bill
and fold it up and crumple it and then open it up again what does it look like? It is a mess and is wrinkled. Is it
worth $1 now, or $5, or $10? No, it is still a $100 bill and has the value and potential of a $100 bill.
When we get crumpled through sin we get into a mess but we still have the same value and potential in the eyes
of God. This is the reason why we need to forgive and move on. Sometimes people say they will forgive if the
other person makes an apology. I think that is in some way connected with wanting to control the other person.
Forgiving somebody involves giving up the need for an apology and the need to control or dominate the person
who hurt us.
—Fr. Sebastian
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Holy Trinity Welcomes You/Bienvenidos A Santísima Trinidad
All are welcome to celebrate faith and fellowship with us. Regardless of your social, religious or moral standing,
God loves you. You are welcome here at Holy Trinity. We are here to serve you. You bless us by your presence. If
you are new to this parish, we invite you to register with us. We have many programs and ministries at Holy Trinity
for which you can be involved. Please feel free to call the parish office at 310-548-6535, ext. 300.
Si nos está visitando por primera vez, o quizás está de regreso, le queremos dar la bienvenida y gracias por
acompañarnos en nuestra celebración hoy. Si tiene alguna pregunta, o si en algo le podríamos ayudar, por favor
de llamar a la oficina parroquial al 310-548-6535, ext. 300.
Great Thanks!
“Your parish is great! What a great people! What cooperation! What a welcoming community!” People from
my former parish exclaimed after attending the Jubilee Mass and reception. I am proud of our Holy Trinity
community. The Jubilee Mass was really experiential. It is going to be one of the most memorable days of
my life. I had the feel of my first Mass.
The presence of Bishop Joe Brennan, Bishop Oscar Solis, Msgr. John Barry, Msgr. Jim Laughnane, Fr.
Jose, Fr. Benny, Fr. Freddie and Fr. IK added joy to the celebration. They were so gracious to find the time
for this celebration in spite of their busy schedules. It demonstrates their appreciation for the priesthood. I
am so thankful to each of them for their support. I am also grateful to Deacon Gaspar, Deacon Walt and
Deacon Dennis for their support. The church environment and the music were perfect. The mixture of
cultures brought about the catholicity of the celebration.
The reception was unbelievably marvelous. Hundreds of people having breakfast together was the witness
to the beauty of friendship and fellowship. Philip Sandoval and the Knights deserve special applause for
making it possible. The active involvement of the teens under the guidance of Jace was admirable. The
community spirit and fellowship was amazing.
The Parish Apostolic Council, under the efficient leadership of Johanna Reyes, with the support of the
Knights of Columbus, the Youth Ministry and Pastoral Staff, did a great job. I would like to mention the
following persons for their extraordinary efforts in the success of the celebration: Rick Reyes, Martha and
Carlos Perez, Noreen Lane, Gina Foster, Danielle and Caroline Cosgrove, Carolyn DiLeva, Imelda Ladia,
Stephanie and Kristen Tomasevic, Kathy V., Aurora Martinez and Willie Bao. I am also thankful to Cris Liu
for the introduction and welcome as well as John Medina for his words of appreciation. I am grateful to the
Indian Choir and DM Sisters for their support and participation. I also appreciate our Altar Servers,
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers and Sacristans.
Finally, my heart goes out to my Holy Trinity Community for their extraordinary love, care and support.
Thank you so much for your blessing and gifts. I greatly appreciate your support to my mission. May God
bless your generous hearts. Thank you.
—Fr. Sebastian Vettickal
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LENTEN REFLECTION
IN HIS HANDS…
by Fr. Sebastian Vettickal
Wednesday, March 9 at 7.30
in the Church
Don’t Forget
Remember to set your clocks
FORWARD one hour before
going to sleep on Saturday,
March 5th to begin daylight
savings time. Daylight savings
time officially begins at 2:00
a.m., Sunday, March 6th.
Food Items For Easter
Easter is just around the corner and the Christian
Service Ministry is having a food collection, March 713, to help prepare food baskets for families in our
community.
The Christian Service bins are
located in the church near the main
entrance doors, and just outside the
parish center auditorium (209 N.
Hanford Ave.) near the elevator.
Monetary gifts and donations of the
following non-perishable food items
are greatly appreciated:
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Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, mixed
vegetables, peas, etc.)
Packaged breakfast foods (cereals, oatmeal, etc.)
Canned soups and soup mixes
Snacks (packaged crackers and cookies)
Canned fruits
Potato mixes and stuffing
Packaged pastas and canned sauces
Dessert mixes (cakes, brownies, muffins, Jell-O, etc.)
Canned beans and chili
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.)
If you would like to assist Christian Service in any way,
please contact the Christian Service ministry at 310-548
-6535, ext. 400. Thank you for your generosity!
Bulletin Early Deadlines
If you would like to submit an announcement for the
Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday bulletins, please e-mail
it as a Microsoft attachment (using upper and lower
case) to the parish office, [email protected]
by the following dates:
fMarch 20 bulletin deadline noon, Wednesday, March 9th
fMarch 27 bulletin deadline 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 14
There will be no exceptions made.
Catholic Relief Services Collection
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these
least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40).
Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself
with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic
Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of
human trafficking, those who suffer from unjust laws,
and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian
assistance across the globe. Please be generous. CRS
envelopes are available in the pew pockets today.
Are You Thirsty?
Blessed are You, Lord our God, who gives to us
nourishment in times of silence and solitude.
We are thankful for times of stillness which allow us to
listen to that holy river of prayer flowing in the heart: for
the presence of Your Holy Spirit within, the Spirit who
prays continuously.
Contemplative Prayer Group
Led by Sr. Margaret Murray
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Parish Center Level 2 meeting room
(209 N. Hanford Ave.)
All Are Welcome!
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Saints Alive Society Meeting
You are invited to our Saints Alive
Society meeting today, Sunday, March
6th at 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. We will
meet just outside the main entrance
doors of the church in the gathering
area (under the tree). We will be
learning about one Saint each month.
Look forward to seeing you!
Asociación Guadalupana
Junta de la Asociación Guadalupana, lunes, 7 de
marzo, a las 6:30 p.m. en el cuarto de Hanford West
del centro parroquial (209 N. Hanford Ave.). Nuevos
miembros son bienvenidos.
Holy Trinity School’s 2nd Annual Gala...
Honoring the
Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D., V.G.
(singing with Anna Betancourt)
Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Madeo Ballroom at the DoubleTree in San Pedro
$150 per person or $1,500 for table of ten
—Holy Trinity parishioner ticket priority
available now through March 13th—
For questions or to request an invitation, please call the
school office, 310-833-0703.
(All proceeds benefit Holy Trinity School)
Peace and Justice Ministry
The Peace and Justice Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. this
Thursday, March 10th, in the Parish Center
Hanford West meeting room (209 N. Hanford Ave.). All
are welcome!
Blue and Gold & Arrow of Light
Holy Trinity Cub Scout Pack 234 is presenting their
Blue and Gold & Arrow of Light this Saturday, March 12
at 5:00 p.m. at Cabrillo Beach Youth Camp (2000
Shoshonean Rd). The cost is $10 per person. For
additional info, please contact Sharon Frazier at
[email protected]
Spring Cleaning?
Spring is just around the corner and
Holy Trinity Hospitality is looking for
donations of any of the following items:
Serving pieces for receptions:
Platters
Decanters
Chafing Dishes
Glassware
Bowls
Crystal
(glass, crystal, stainless steel or white ceramic)
Kindly leave your donations in the parish office (209 N.
Hanford Ave.). Call Margie at 310-548-3165 for any
questions.
Casino Turnaround Fundraiser
Ave Maria Society is sponsoring a casino turnaround to
Pechanga on Saturday, April 2nd, for only $22 per
person (21 and over only please). This includes the bus
trip and a $5 casino credit. We will meet at 8:30 a.m.
on the Walker St. parking lot and
the bus will depart at 9:00 a.m.
and return approximately at 6:00
p.m. Call Karolyn Stanovich at 310
-833-4685 to reserve your seat
today!
Las Vegas Trip
Everyone is welcome to join our Better Half Ministry for
this trip to Las Vegas on April 24-27. Accommodations
include Golden Nugget Hotel, deluxe motor coach
transportation, coupon book, visiting local sites and
more. Price is $215 per person, double occupancy.
Please call Virginia Brumm for details at 310-832-2164.
Jack O’Keeffe Annual Golf Classic
Save the date! The Holy Trinity
School Annual Golf Classic will
be on Friday, May 6, 2016.
Shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. at
the Los Verdes Golf Course.
Contact Erin Kordic at
[email protected] to register or
for more information.
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Praying Alone or Together
Daily Readings for the Week of
March 7-12
Safeguard The Children
Did You Know?
Teach children touching safety and boundaries
Predators are a very real danger to children today, and
parents should take every precaution to teach children
about safe and appropriate touching, and what to do if
these boundaries are violated. Teaching touching safety
is critical for kids, because it focuses on empowering
kids to resist predators. If a child learns about touching
safety, they will be able to respond to boundary
violations in the best way possible and to talk about
these situations with a trusted adult. For a copy of the
VIRTUS® article “Teaching Touching Safety”
email [email protected].
Protegiendo a los Niños
¿Sabe Usted?
Eduque a los niños sobre seguridad y límites de las
caricias
Los depredadores son un verdadero peligro para los
niños de hoy en día, y los padres deben tomar toda
precaución para enseñarles a los niños sobre las
caricias seguras y apropiadas, y qué hacer si sus límites
son violados. Enseñar la seguridad de las caricias es
importante para los niños, porque se enfoca en darles
poder para que puedan oponer resistencia a los
depredadores. Si un niño o niña aprende sobre las
caricias apropiadas y seguras, ellos serán capaces de
responder a la violación de sus límites de la mejor
manera posible, y a hablar sobre estas situaciones con
un adulto en el cual confían. Para una copia del artículo
de VIRTUS®, “Teaching Touching Safety” (Enseñar
seguridad con las caricias), envíe un correo electrónico
a [email protected].
Volunteers & Staff
Please Visit:
Current Fingerprint Schedule:
Www.la-archdiocese.org/
Current Virtus Training Schedule:
Www.virtus.org/virtus/
Monday:
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Readings for Next Sunday
March 13, 2016:
Fifth Sunday of Lent
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Ezekiel 37:12-14
130:1-8
Romans 8:8-11
John 11:1-45
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in
me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives
and believes in me will never die.”
—John 11:25-26
Scripture Focus:
Today’s readings marvel at the creative, life-giving
power of God. Ezekiel tells us that the God who can
transform lifeless bones into vital human beings can
restore a nation from the death of exile to a life of
freedom. In the Gospel we see a marvelously dramatic
example of the power of God to bring life out of death.
Jesus is deeply moved by the death of a friend, but
makes it clear to the disciples that in “untying” Lazarus
he is talking about more than physical death. He is
calling us to see and believe in God’s life-giving power
to help us in our daily “deaths”. Resurrection is not
something that comes only after death but is already
part of this life for us who believe.
Reflection:
1. “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the
glory of God…”. How has God’s glory been
manifested in times of illness or death in your life?
2. Jesus said “Untie him and let him go”. What needs
to be “untied” in your life to help you live more
freely?
3. What are some “resurrection” moments you have
experienced that remind you of God’s life-giving
presence in our world?
4. In a world that fosters death (war, violence,
abortion, the death penalty…) what can we do to
promote life?
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Mass Intentions
Upcoming
Events
At Holy Trinity….
Saturday, March 5th
5:30 - †Lucy Gonzales & Jose Ysabel Rodriguez
(daughter, Molly Lomeli)
Sunday, March 6th
7:00
8:30
10:00
11:30
1:00
5:30
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†Barbara Wilkinson (Rose Taylor)
†Ana Mijat & Ruza (Zvona Kuran)
†Nick Felando (daughters & grandchildren)
Goldeen Kaloper-Birthday (Marcia family)
Grupo de Oracion
The intentions of the Holy Trinity Community
Mark Your
Calendars!
Monday, March 7th
6:30 - †Maria Dulcich (Bacalja family)
8:00 - Zorica Dragovich (mom & dad)
12:10 - †Angeles Preciado (Rosa Snyder)
Tuesday, March 8th
6:30 - †Evelyn Pariseau (Bob &Edilma Gathy)
8:00 - †Matt Dragovich (Darinko Dragovich & family)
12:10 - †Maria de Jesus Rodriguez (her daughter)
LENTEN REFLECTION:
In His Hands (Fr. Sebastian Vettickal)
◊Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9th
6:30 - †Katica & Toma Fistonic (Antica Fistonich & family)
8:00 - †Leroy Chacon (Maxine Crownover)
12:10 - †Laszlo Ambrus (friend)
Thursday, March 10th
6:30 - †Marie Theresa Ungaro (Neil & Laurie Guglielmo)
8:00 - †Sandra Noceti (Noceti family)
12:10 - †Marie Therese Vo, Thanh Trinh, Margaret Trinh
(Lam Trinh)
Friday, March 11th
6:30 - †Esmeraldo Canonizado (Vida)
8:00 - †Betty DiBernardo (Tomasello family)
12:10 - †Luisa DiLeva (Anthony & Carol DiLeva)
Saturday, March 12th
8:00 - †Kathleen Hebert (daughter, Lisa)
5:30 - †In honor of Dr. Richard, Eileen & Gregory Lake
(Marianna C. Bradford)
Sunday, March 13th
7:00
8:30
10:00
11:30
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†Curtis Brownfield (Mr. & Mrs. Tran)
The intentions of the Holy Trinity Community
†Bill Bryant (wife, children & grandchildren)
†Eloise “Lochita” Guardado
(Marie Dwight/Guardado family)
1:00 - †Mariquita Gonzalez, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Eloisa Gonzalez &
Guadalupe Gonzalez, Jr. (familia Gonzalez Muro)
5:30 - †Marie Ungaro (Joe Svorinich & family)
Morning Bible Study:
Biblical Walk through the Mass
◊Tuesdays: now through March 22 at 8:45 a.m.
Lenten Penance Service
◊Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Morning Bible Study:
The Letter to the Galatians
◊Tuesdays: April 5-May 24 at 8:45 a.m.
Bible Study: Acts of the Apostles
with Father Sebastian Vettickal
◊April 18 & 25, May 2 & 9 at 7:15 p.m.
Let us remember those suffering illness, infirmity, and those in need
of our prayers…
Rikki Salcido Houck, Rosalia Muñoz & Carmel Olivas
Let us remember the deceased in our prayers…
Williebrod Bergkamp, Joey Calise, Ron Cantu, Cora Duarte, Shawna Lynn Jones, John Loef,
Robert “Bob” Lopez, Joe Mendoza, Jean Pinkelman & Kristen Tuason
Ministry In Action
Altar Servers
Deacon Dennis Carlson 310-548-6535, ext. 324
Assist the priest at liturgies
Ave Maria Society
Karolyn Stanovich
310-833-4685
Devotion to Mary, and sponsorship of
church & school benefits
Bereavement Ministry
Deacon Dennis Carlson 310-548-6535, ext. 324
Outreach to our parish families who have
lost a loved one; assist in helping to plan
the Funeral Vigil, Funeral Mass
Better Half Club
Mary Iacono
310-833-1271
Men and women 55+ building friendships
Boys Scout Troop 234
Krista Zinkiewicz
Boys Grades 5 - 12
424-224-7457
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Cristina Liu
310-833-3500
Scripture lessons during Mass grades 1-5
Christian Service Committee
Volunteer
310-548-6535, ext. 400
Outreach and assistance to the local
community
Coffee and Donuts
Knights of Columbus
310-547-1346
Sunday morning hospitality
Communications Committee
[email protected]
Parish web site and bulletin.
Confirmation
Jace Bravo
310-548-6535, ext. 340
Preparation of high school age candidates
for Confirmation
Contemplative Prayer Group
Madelyn Walker
310-832-4143
Reflection and quiet prayer time
Coro de Español
Enrique Balderas
310-539-0777
Ministerio de músico y cantor
Cub Scout Pack 234
John Hildebrand
310-548-6535
Boys Grades 2-5; Tiger Cubs-Grade 1
Cursillos De Cristiandad
Blanca Martinez
310-602-9693
Cristo cuenta contigo-Ultreyas
Curt’s Kitchen
Gina Foster
310-251-4801
Food for the poor and homeless
Deaf Ministry
Marie Treacy
310-548-6535
Serving the spiritual needs of the deaf community
Divine Mercy Prayer Group
Clemmie Hernandez
310-832-3083
To make known and spread the message
of Divine Mercy.
Early Childhood Program Teachers
Cristina Liu
310-833-3500
Faith learning and classroom time,
Sundays - Ages 3- 5 years
Encuentro Matrimonial
Max y Isela Vasquez
310-832-7420
Retiros para parejas casadas.
Environment (Altar) Committee
Annette Lenneman
310-548-6535
Care and beautification of the church
Extraordinary Min. of Communion
Sun: Connie McOsker
310-831-3882
Weekdays: Parish Office 310-548-6535, ext.300
To the Sick: Earl Malit
310-548-6535
Spanish: Martha Perez
310-547-5052
Serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass
and to the sick
Faith Enrichment Library
Deacon Dennis Carlson 310-548-6535, ext. 324
Maintain the parish library
Filipino Community of Holy Trinity
Linda Nietes-Little
310-548-8148
Spiritual enrichment
Finance Committee
Carlos Perez, Chair
310-547-5052
Don Swartz, Secretary
310-548-6535
Fiscal advisory group to the Pastor
Girl Scouts
Yvonne Schueller
310-612-7404
Girls Kindergarten though 12th grade
Guadalupanas
Angeles Delgado
424-200-9664
Devociones Marianas, retiros, y actividades
sociales.
Grupo de Oración Santisima Trinidad
Maria Martinez
310-831-5075
Grupo de Oración, retiros, espirituales y
eventos sociales.
Holy Trinity Knitting/Crochet Ministry
Lois Riopelle (AM group)
424-264-5243
Marycae Ulizio (PM group)
310-625-9117
Making items with love for those in need.
Holy Trinity Parents Association
John Stammerich
310-547-1346
Service and support of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Principal, Dr. Linda Wiley
310-833-0703
Asst. Principal, Cathy Cigliano
Provides a Catholic education, grades K-8
Jr. High School Ministry (Edge)
Cris Liu
310-833-3500
Middle school ministry
Knights of Columbus, Angels Gate Council
John Stammreich
310-547-1346
A Catholic fraternal service organization dedicated to
the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism for
18 and older. www.KOFC1740.ORG
Lay Apostles of the Sacred Hearts
Geraldine Butcher
310-833-7423
The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Apostolate
Lectors
Dr. Joy Jones
310-548-6535, ext. 317
Michelle Vasquez (Spanish) 310-971-1908
Readers to proclaim the Scriptures at Mass
and other services
Legion of Mary Ministry
Purita Santillan
310-345-0442
Devotion to Jesus through Mary
Married Couples’ Club
Barbara Scherba
310-377-8206
Social support group
Ministerio de Intercesión
Panchita Salas
310-547-3693
Línea tél. de oración y estudio de la Biblia.
Music Ministry
Donna Barnes
310-548-6535, ext. 306
Enabling and enhancing the sung prayer of
our community
Children’s Choir - Grades 2 - 8
Youth Hand Bell Choir - Grades 6 - 8
Sunday 5:30 PM Band - High School+
Adult Choir - High School+
Contemporary Ensemble - High School+
Hispanic Choir - High School+
Cantors - Age 18+ for parish liturgies;
Grades 5 - 8 for school liturgies
Instrumentalists - Trained musicians
Liturgy Committee
Donna Barnes
310-548-6535, ext. 306
Enhancement of parish liturgies
Ushers
Bob Tabarango
310-548-6535, ext. 300
Welcoming, directing and assisting the
congregation at Mass
Marriage Encounter
Robert O’Brien
310-832-1462
Patti Laney
310-832-3635
Retreats and revitalization for married couples
Neighborhood Watch
Alice Sandoval
310-833-3500
Organized neighborhood crime prevention
Outreach
Carla Emerson
310-548-6535
Food for the needy - Volunteers of all ages
Parish Renewal
Marsha Surina
310-519-8502
Weekend retreats for ages 18+
Peace and Justice
Garrity McOsker
310-866-9394
Social awareness and strategies for action
Pre-Baptism
Dr. Joy Jones
310-548-6535, ext. 317
Parent and Godparent preparation
Queen of Angels
Alice Sandoval
310-548-6535
Blanket making ministry for those in need.
RCIA and Teen RCIA
Dr. Joy Jones
310-548-6535, ext. 317
Preparation of adult and teen candidates for
the Catholic sacraments
Religious Education Catechists
Cristina Liu
310-833-3500
Religious Education teacher training,
support and ministry
Respect Life Committee
Arline Tackett
310-548-6535
24-hour help line
310-787-HELP
Casa de los Angelitos
310-320-8976
Dedicated to the Sacredness of human life
Retrouvaille
Carl & Josie Scheel
310-513-0580
A lifeline for troubled marriages.
Saints Alive Interactive Pageant
Frankie Bellizia
562-424-0265
Interactive pageant that brings Saints Alive!
Small Church Communities
Marilyn Hauge
310-541-0553
Small faith-sharing groups for Catholic
fellowship, prayer and scripture study
Spiritual Book and Video Club
Clemmie Hernandez
310-832-3083
Building a library of spiritual reading and
video material
Youth Ministry (Life Teen)
Jace Bravo
310-548-6535, ext. 340
High school youth ministry