7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), 4:00 pm Youth, 5:30 pm (Spanish)
Val Verde Mission: 9:00 am (Spanish) and Castaic Mission: 10:30 am (English)
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am and 8:15 am
Saturday: 8:00 am Novena & Mass 4:30 pm
THE CLERGY
CONFESSIONS
ADMINISTRATOR
Saturday: 8:45-10:00 am & 5:45-6:30 pm
PRO TEMPORE: Rev. Albert Avenido
PASTORAL CENTER OFFICE HOURS
23045 LYONS AVENUE
ASSOCIATE: Rev. Raymond Marquez,
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Rev. Pio Antonio Yllana
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
PERMANENT DEACON: Rev. Mr. Dick Karl
WE OFFER LOVE, PRAYER, HOPE.
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WORSHIP
INTENTIONS & CONTACT
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
MON. - Feb. 03:
7:00 am - Luz Holganza & James Hermann †
8:15 am - Nelly Aguiluz
TUE. - Feb. 04:
7:00 am - Beverly Tognetti †
8:15 am - Sally & Bill
WED. - Feb. 05:
7:00 am - Carmelita Santos †
8:15 am - Romualdo Pasamba Sr. †
THUR. Feb. 06:
7:00 am - Lucia Jang
8:15 am - June & Marinette Santos †
FRI. - Feb. 07:
7:00 am - Romualdo Pasamba Sr. †
8:15 am - OLPH School Staff
There is but one road to lead us to God—
humility; all other ways would only lead astray, even
were they fenced in with all virtues.
—Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Reflecting on God’s Word
Have you ever noticed how church candles burn? Unlike
our candles at home, they leave no wax behind. They
slowly get shorter and shorter until they have been
completely consumed by the flame. That is because they
are made of pure beeswax, which burns hot and bright
with all of the wax becoming fuel for the fire.
Today’s candle ritual, like the Service of Light at the
Easter Vigil, reminds us of the Light of the World that
dawned at Christmas. Simeon rightly recognized that Jesus
himself would have to become like pure wax. His
sacrificial death would fuel the flame that burns brightly as
a light of revelation to the Gentiles and glory for Israel.
—Virginia Stillwell
Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
CONSTANT FAITH
If you remain constant in faith in the face of trial, the
Lord will give you peace and rest for a time in this world,
and forever in the next.
—St. Jerome Emiliani
SAT.
Feb. 08:
8:00 am - Patricia Bowles †
4:30 pm - Donna Kraig †
SUN. - Feb. 09:
7:00 am - Daisy Fajardo
8:30 am - Mrs. Mascorenas †
9:00 am - Val Verde — Pro Populo
10:00 am- Patricia Brooks †
10:30 am- Pro Populo / Mass for the People
11:30 am- Romualdo Pasamba Sr. †
1:00 pm - Maria Tomasa Sanchez †
4:00 pm - Charles & Veredda Pyle †
5:30 pm - Francis Elizalde †
CONTACT INFORMATION Pastoral Center
Fax #
Email
Website
Office Hours
OLPH School
Fax#
Mrs. Sharon Krahl
Principal
Office of Religious Education
Fax #
Dana Couso
Director of Religious Ed.
Teresa Romero
Spanish Coordinator
Cheryl McClure
Confirmation Coordinator
Spanish Pastoral Ministry
Sister Olivia Gutierrez, O.P.
[email protected]
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(Sunday)
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www.olphscv.org
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10AM - 4:30PM
8:30AM - 3PM
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Feb. 02, 2014
WORSHIP & LITURGY
- READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7;
Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday:
2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3;
Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday:
Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5;
Mt 5:13-16
- TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — There will come to the temple the
LORD whom you seek (Malachi 3:1-4).
Psalm — Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!
(Psalm 24).
Second Reading — Jesus had to become like his
brothers and sisters in every way to help the descendants
of Abraham (Hebrews 2:14-18).
Gospel — The just and pious Simeon proclaims the
infant Jesus to be a revealing light to the Gentiles, the
glory of the people Israel (Luke 2:22-40 [22-32]).
A CHRISTMAS REPRISE
The Church’s celebration three weeks ago of the
Baptism of the Lord signaled the “official” end of the
Christmas season. Today’s feast of the Presentation of the
Lord seems to extend the Incarnation celebration a bit
longer. In fact, some have called this feast a “second
Epiphany.”
The first reading recalls the anticipation of Advent, as
Malachi writes, “Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare
the way before me.” The reading from Hebrews reminds us
of the Incarnation, proclaiming that Jesus had a “share” in
our own “blood and flesh.” The Gospel finds the infant
Jesus on his first visit to Jerusalem and his human parents
once again surprised and in awe over the events surround
his birth.
In the simplicity of the manger, in the grandeur of the
temple, in the domesticity of Nazareth, Jesus comes. May
we come to know him and so be filled with “wisdom” and
the “favor of God.”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULES
PLEASE VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE
www.OLPHSCV.org
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HOLY WEEK CHOIR
Rehearsals for Holy Week Choir will begin soon on
Thursday nights. All singers are welcome to participate in
the Holy Week liturgies, including: Holy Thursday, Good
Friday, Easter Vigil and/or Easter Sunday. Sing at all of
them or those of your choice.
Ed Archer
Director of Music and Liturgy
661-259-2723 ext. 675
(email) [email protected] ext. 675
PLEASE HELP THE HANDICAPPED
We have many parishioners who are
handicapped and it is very difficult for
them to walk from the far parking lots to
the church. Please do not park in the
spaces next to the church on the east side
in the spots that are designated for those
with disabilities.
RETIRE WITH THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS
Come enjoy your golden years with the Franciscan Sisters
at the Mother Gertrude Balcazar Home for Senior Citizens
in San Fernando. This beautiful board and care facility
offers many amenities including daily religious services.
For information, please call 818-898-1546.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE CHANGE
We will be changing our Saturday evening confession
schedule beginning March 8th, the first week of Lent.
Confessions will be before the Saturday vigil Mass instead
of after Mass. Confessions will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
The morning confessions will remain the same, 8:45 to
10:00 a.m.
NEED A BREAK? STOP IN FOR FAITH!
Breakaway day for young men and women (teens and
twenty somethings) - dive into your faith for a joyful
renewal through sharing, adoration, fellowship.
BREAKAWAY DAY – FOR FAITH
For additional information please email
[email protected]
Day: Saturday, February 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with
Lunch
Place: Sacred Heart Sisters 10480
Winnetka Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-831-9710
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EDUCATION COMMUNITY
THE OLPH SCHOOL SCOOP
HEALING MINISTRY OF ANNULMENT
Thank you to all who attended our school’s Open
House last Sunday. It was a fun day and everyone
enjoyed seeing the fantastic accomplishments of our
students. Special thanks to our amazing teachers and
parents for all of their efforts.
If you would like more information about OLPH
School or about enrolling your child in our school,
please call the school office at
661-259-1141.
The PTO is planning the annual Auction
Dinner Dance on February 22. If anyone is
interested in attending, please see us in the
school office. They are also collecting items
to be auctioned. If you have any items that
you would like to donate to the school’s
Auction Dinner Dance, please call the school at
259-1141.
Have you, a friend, or a loved one suffered the pain of a
broken marriage? Our Healing Ministry of Annulment team
is here to answer any questions about annulment and offer a
community of support through this journey to healing. For
more information, please contact Stacy Geere at
661-253-3529 or Deacon Dick at 661-259-2276.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS!
RECongress is the largest annual gathering of its
kind in the world. The four-day event is held at the
Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center and is sponsored by
the Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. Begun in
1968 as an "institute," RECongress is open to people of all
vocations and different faiths.
Youth Day (March 13, 2014) – Congress opens on
Thursday with a day-long event for high school youth.
This is an opportunity for students – not only from the Los
Angeles Archdiocese but throughout California and the
western states – to come together and share in Liturgy,
workshops, entertainment and to experience the energy of
a Youth Day Rally. Youth Day registration fee is $30 per
person.
Congress days (March 14-16) – The remaining threeday weekend is open to adults and young adults and offers
more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops, in
addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts,
Liturgy in a variety of characters, the
Exhibit Hall and much more.
Registration is $80. For registration or information on
speakers, topics, entertainment and more please visit
www.recongress.org
We'd like to extend a special thank you to the individuals and
local businesses who advertise in our bulletin each week.
They, in turn need your support! So
when you are in the community, make a
point to patronize these OLPH friendly
businesses. Tell them you saw their ad in
our bulletin! It helps them and it helps OLPH. You can finds
the ads each week on pages 10-11.
SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED SOCIAL/
SUPPORT GROUP
You're invited to a tri-parish separated, divorced,
widowed social/support group. Join us at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help NEW Pastoral Center, 23045 Lyons Avenue
(enter Arcadia Street and park in rear of building) on
Thursday, February 6th, and Thursday, February 20th,
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Please note—we are NOT going to
be changing our meeting days. We will continue to meet on
Thursdays.
We participate in social activities and have common
goals
of
supporting and helping our fellow Christian in time
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
of
transition
and need. Call Dottie 259-9448 or Bob
The Religious Education Office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays,
255-1452
for
more
information. Thank you!
and Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
TAX LETTERS FOR 2013
We would like to thank you for your generous contributions
throughout the year. All donations totaling $250 or more for
the year will receive a tax letter. Please allow time for our
letter to arrive before your tax appointment. If you have
questions, please contact Launa Craig at (661) 259-2276.
Again, thank you sincerely and may God grant you abundant
blessings in the New Year.
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CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Santa Clarita Valley Catholic men will gather next Saturday,
February 8th, for the monthly meeting of Catholic Men’s
Fellowship. We gather on the 2nd Saturday of each month
to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ as we strive to
become better men, fathers, and husbands! Bring a friend!
We will meet at the St. Kateri Youth Conference Room,
downstairs (building C side entrance) at 6:30 a.m. for
fellowship with prayer and discussion at 7:00 a.m. If you
have any questions, please contact Ken Kolt at
661-296-9005 or at [email protected].
CALLING ALL ITALIANS
OLPH is forming a new group and it is called “Italian
Catholic Club of SCV”. Want to know something about
Italian history? Want to taste some of
that yum-yum Italian food? Well, you
need to join us. Applications are now
being accepted.
For additional
information, please call Anna Di Masi
Riggs at 661-645-7877. Ciao!
Feb. 02, 2014
STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY & EVANGELIZATION
THE GIFT OF GENEROSITY
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES
We thank everyone who has
supported Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish this past year with
their time, talent and financial
contributions and look forward to
the
continued support of all of
our members in the year ahead. If
you need a convenient way to make regular offerings, we
encourage you to look into our electronic giving options.
Visit us at www.OLPHSCV.org or contact the church
office for more information.
FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS
Are you expecting a baby? Have you thought about
planning your baby’s Baptism? Have you any children you
want baptized?
The next Pre-Baptism class will be on:
Friday, February 28th, in the Pastoral Center.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Collection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:
$20,933.00
BRAND NEW YEAR - BRAND NEW BIBLE
STUDY! “IN THE BEGINNING…”
If you have never come to Bible study before, now is a
great time to join:
WHO:
All adults interested in
learning more about the Word of
God - beginners to seasoned learners
welcome
WHAT: Some very basic Bible info before we dive into
the book of GENESIS
WHEN: Tuesdays from 7:30 ― 9:00 p.m. with Connie
Viner OR Thursdays from 9:30 ― 11:00 a.m. with Dana
Couso
WHERE: Big meeting room in the Pastoral Center; park
in the rear and enter through the back door
HOW MUCH: $10 to cover the cost of your book;
attendance is free
WHY: To grow in your understanding of the Bible, to
share in fellowship and to nurture your relationship with
God
For more info and to register call Connie Viner at
253-1001 or Dana Couso at 259-4266.
“May the Virgin Mary, our model of docility and
obedience to the Word of God, teach you to recognize fully
the inexhaustible riches of Sacred Scripture, not only
through intellectual research but also in prayer and in the
whole of your life as believers,” - Pope Francis.
Pre-Baptism Classes are usually offered on the 4th Friday
of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please stop by the
parish office to obtain the necessary forms that are required
for each person attending the class. Two months notice is
requested for Baptism.
You must have the yellow
Baptismal Registration form stamped with
the parish seal for admission to the
Sacrament of Baptism.
Baptisms are
scheduled by appointment only. For further
information, please call the parish office at
259-2276.
For information concerning Baptism in
Spanish, please call the Dominican Sisters at
661-259-2276.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
FAMILY PROGRAM
The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Familyto-Family Program is a free, 12-week course for family
caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The
course is taught by trained family members.
All
instruction and course materials are free to class
participants. For information about the group, please
contact Zee Dankworth at 661-360-8002 for location of
class and to sign up, or NAMI SFV at 818-994-6747 or by
email at [email protected]. More information is available
on the NAMI website: www.namisfv.org
BLOOD DRIVE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
Save the date to save a life. OLPH’s Health Ministry along
with the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive
on Sunday, February 16th. The bloodmobile will be here
from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to take your life-saving
donation, benefiting both Henry Mayo and Providence Holy
Cross Hospitals. Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter the
sponsor code OLPHN to make your priority appointment.
Thank you!
WELCOME HOME
Welcoming returning and inactive Catholics, Landings is an
eight-week program that offers “a safe place to land”. If
you are interested and want more information, contact
Diane, Brian, or Roger by email at
[email protected]
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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULL
The names of ill parishioners requesting prayers will be
listed in the bulletin for one month. If you would like a
name to be included for the following month, please call
the parish office, 259-2276, by the last Monday of the
month. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month
unless a phone call is received by the last Monday of the
month.
FOR THE SICK:
Carol Adams
Peter and Rosie
Ambrose
Rose-Marie Asmar
Ed Benesh
Ruth Berardino
Patricia Berger
Maria Brady
Ginny Carter
Miguel Castellanos
Richard Dulmage
Michelle F.
Charles Figere
Tracy Fritz
Magdalena Garrida
Rachel Gotto
Brenda Hernandez
Ryan Karl
Debbie Longworth
Mary Mihm
Felipe Monserrat
Christine Olea
Bob Pacheco
Blanca Avelar Paz
Javier Preciado
Susan Riley
Mary Rosenast
Reggie Ruiz
Gloria Schwindler
Antonia Soto
Beverly Tognetti
Mary Tumilty
Richard Tumilty
Mary Ellen Ulrich
Basilio Zamora
Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have
shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our
sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for
our sick brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed.
Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body
and soul. Amen.
FOR THE DECEASED:
Rosie Matuz, Jerry Kidd, Jorge Muller, and Jane Posey
God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry
of your people, hear the prayers we offer for our departed
brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them
the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
By Candlemas, forty days after Christmas, February 2,
the season of Christ’s coming has depleted our candle supply.
Soon, the parish will order a new paschal candle from a
catalogue or candlemaker, or in some communities, wax will
be collected to be melted and molded. Last year’s paschal
candle shows the wear and tear of summer heat, or many
funerals or baptisms.
Paschal candles have been around since at least the fourth
century, when Constantine’s biographer Eusebius reported
that the night of the sacred vigil was “transformed into the
brilliancy of day, by lighting throughout the city pillars of
wax, while burning lamps in every place so that the splendor
of this night was brighter than the brightest daylight.”
Light was a precious commodity in the ancient world, and
this lavish use of precious beeswax was a sign of the
Christian’s call to bear Christ’s light into the world’s darkness.
In a preelectric age, a whole city aglow from the paschal
flame must have been a glorious sight, and a reminder to
every baptized Christian of our vocation to “be the light of the
world.”
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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MINISTRY & COMMUNITY
YOU’RE INVITED TO MARDI GRAS!!
Join us for a fun
evening at the St.
Kateri "Let's
Celebrate" Mardi Gras
on Saturday March 1st.
The evening will start at 6:00
p.m. with cocktails followed by a
delicious prime rib dinner at 7:00 p m.
Live band dancing with a silent and live
auction to follow at The Odyssey in
Granada Hills. Call for tickets and more information. For
reservations, please call Ana Butler at 661-296-7547 and
for information about the raffle, please call Pat Caylor at
661-296-05604
SOUPER SUPPERS SERVING AGAIN!
Come on by this Friday February 7th for the last series of
"Souper Supper"! If you know someone who would
appreciate some company
during dinner and a warm
complimentary winter meal,
encourage or invite them to
come to the parish hall
anytime between 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. The soup supper
will be delicious and the
company will surely make
them smile. Flyers to share
with those you think might benefit are available at the
Pastoral Center.
NEED A JOB?
Goodwill Career Resource Center has job opportunities for
Full Time and Part Time positions at Dapper Dan's:
Manager, Assistant Manager Area Attendant &
Maintenance Manager. No experience necessary. Just a
desire to work. Interested applicants contact Evelyn
Sanchez (661) 705-3580 ext. 3553.
NEXT SUNDAY
The ladies of CWO will be holding their first bake sale of the
year on February 9th. They just love baking for all of you.
Please stop by the garage area and enjoy the array of goodies
they will prepare and be part of the many charitable causes
they support such as: ACCW Water for Life, OLPH Capital
Campaign, and Fr. Eckinaci's Mercy Girls High School in
Okigwe, Nigeria.
Feb. 02, 2014
DID YOU KNOW?
Why "Gut Feelings" Have Value
When Preventing Child Abuse
Once a caregiver is selected, the family should
be alert to any changes in the child's behavior.
A child, who suddenly becomes withdrawn,
clingy, or reluctant to be with their caregiver,
may be experiencing abuse. Talk with your
children and encourage them to be open about
their feelings. Keep in mind the abuse may be
verbal, physical, or involve neglect. For more information
or to request the article, “Family dog nabs child abuser.
Why ‘gut feelings’ have value when preventing child
abuse,” email [email protected]
CELEBRATE YOUR UNION AT THE WORLD
MARRIAGE DAY MASS 2014
World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as head of
the family, saluting the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice
and joy in daily married life. Couples celebrating their 25th,
50th, 60th (or more) Wedding Anniversaries are invited to
WMD Mass for a special recognition and blessing by the
Celebrant. The WMD Masses will take place at the
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, February
9th, at 10:00 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
Register ahead of time to receive a commemorative
certificate and the opportunity to take a photo with Bishop
Solis. Registration forms are on the Cathedral website:
www.olacathedral.org or contact Shirley Manning at
213-680-5232 or at [email protected].
*PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS*
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En 1997, el Papa Juan Pablo II (ahora Beato) instituyó un día de oración por las mujeres y los hombres en
la Vida Consagrada. Esta celebración se une a la fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, el 2 de febrero;
también a esta fiesta de la Presentación se le conoce como el “Día de la Candelaria”, el día en que se
bendicen las velas simboliza a Cristo que es la luz del mundo. Así también, los religiosos y las religiosas
consagradas al Señor por los votos de pobreza, castidad y obediencia, están llamados a reflejar la luz de
Cristo a todos los pueblos. La celebración de la Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada se transfiere al
domingo siguiente con el fin de poner de relieve el don de la vida Consagrada para toda la Iglesia.
Por favor oren por todos aquellos que han hecho compromisos en la vida consagrada, y asegúrese de
darles las gracias en su día especial. Que puedan seguir siendo inspirados por Jesucristo y responder con
generosidad al don de la vocación de Dios
Pidamos juntos durante esta semana por el aumento de vocaciones:
Oh Jesús, Pastor eterno de las almas,
dígnate a mirar con ojos de misericordia a esta porción de tu grey amada.
Señor, gemimos en la orfandad, danos sacerdotes, religiosas y laicos santos.
Te lo pedimos por la Inmaculada Virgen María de Guadalupe, tu dulce y Santa Madre.
Oh Jesús, danos sacerdotes, religiosas y laicos comprometidos según tu corazón.
Amén.
El Ministerio Hispano de nuestra comunidad desea
invitarte a que vengas, participes y te diviertas el 14 de
Febrero en el Baile por el día DEL AMOR Y LA
AMISTAD.
¡Tendremos un conjunto musical en vivo, venta de
comida, rifas y muchas sorpresas más!
Este Baile nos ayudará a continuar
apoyando la Construcción de Nuestra
Iglesia.
Con Dios todo es Posible
- LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Sal 3:2-7;
Mc 5:1-20
Martes: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3;
Sal 86 (85):1-6; Mc 5:21-43
Miércoles: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7;
Mc 6:1-6
Jueves:
1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Cr 29:10-12; Mc
6:7-13
Viernes: Sir 47:2-11; Sal 18 (17):31, 47, 50, 51;
Mc 6:14-29
Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Sal 119 (118):9-14; Mc
6:30-34
Domingo: Is 58:7-10; Sal 112 (111):4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5;
Mt 5:13-16
Lunes:
PAGINA OCHO
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
El día 2 de febrero la Iglesia universal celebra la
Presentación del Niño Jesús en el Templo. La costumbre
judía dictaba que 40 días después del parto la madre debía
ir al templo para ser purificada y junto con su marido
ofrecer su hijito(a) a Dios. En la religión cristiana esta
costumbre fue desarrollándose en la presentación de los
niños en el templo, dejando en el olvido la purificación de
la madre.
En Málaga, España, la presentación de los niños se
hace el día 2 de febrero cuando todos los niños bautizados
durante el último año se presentan en la congregación de la
Divina Pastora. En muchas partes de Latinoamérica los
niños se presentan a los tres años de edad. Aunque no es
un rito oficial de la Iglesia, muchas familias hispanas
continúan esta práctica religiosa, presentando su hijo(a) a
la comunidad parroquial durante la Misa dominical. El rito
es uno de agradecimiento y consagración a Dios. El
sacerdote bendice al niño pero es la tarea de los padres
educarlos en lo que significa ser consagrado a Dios.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
EL CAMINO A DIOS
El único camino que nos lleva a Dios es la humildad;
todos los demás caminos sólo descarrían, aunque estuvieran
cercados con todas las virtudes.
—Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
La Presentación del Señor - 02 de febrero de 2014
PLATICAS PREBAUTISMALES
Las pláticas pre bautismales constan de dos
días de preparación, ahora nuestros días
serán variables.
Durante este tiempo serán: 13 & 20 de
Febrero
en Salón Conferencias #1, 7:00 p.m.
No contamos con cuidado de niños por lo
que te pedimos busques con anticipación quien lo pueda
hacer en tu casa.
Los bautismos son cada primero y segundo Sábado del mes.
Para mayor información habla a: Oficina del Ministerio
Hispano 661-259-2276.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Envío a mi mensajero, el mensajero
de la alianza; ¿quien se mantendrá en pie?
(Malaquías 3:1-4)
Salmo — El Señor, Dios de los ejércitos: él es el Rey de
la gloria (Salmo 25 [24]).
Segunda lectura — Jesús quien se hizo totalmente
humano vino a ayudar a los hijos de Abraham
(Hebreos 2:14-18).
Evangelio — El justo y piadoso Simeón proclama que el
niño Jesús es una luz para los gentiles, la gloria del
pueblo de Israel (Lucas 2:22-40 [22-32]).v
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: La Presentación del Señor;
Bendición de las velas;
Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada;
Domingo de los Boy Scouts;
Día de la Marmota
Lunes:
Cuarta Semana del Tiempo Ordinario;
San Blas; San Óscar
Miércoles: Santa Agueda
Jueves:
San Pablo Miki y compañeros
Viernes:
Primer viernes
Sábado:
San Jerónimo Emiliano;
Santa Josefina Bakhita; Santa María Virgen
Les recordamos a los miembros del grupo de Vida
Familiar que mañana lunes 03 de febrero a las 7:00 p.m.
tendremos una reunión en el Centro Pastoral. Es muy
importante su asistencia.
A todos los servidores del grupo de oración les recordamos
que iniciaremos el curso intensivo de Cristología todos los
viernes a las 7:30 p.m. con excepción del 14 de Febrero.
Vengan no se arrepentirán de recibir esta formación.
Estará apoyándonos en la formación de este curso el Sr.
Oscar Villalobos.
PAGINA NUEVE
24 DE MAYO 2014
A todas las parejas que se registraron para las bodas
comunitarias les comunicamos que tendremos una reunión
de información el día 09 de febrero a las 7:00 p.m. en el
salón parroquial.
La celebración de hace tres semanas del
Bautismo del Señor señaló el fin “oficial” del tiempo de
Navidad para la Iglesia. La fiesta de hoy de la
Presentación del Señor parece extender la celebración un
poco más allá. En realidad, algunos han nombrado esta
fiesta una “Segunda Epifanía”.
La primera lectura nos recuerda la anticipación del
Adviento, como escribe Malaquías: “Envío a mi
mensajero para que prepare el camino ante mí”. La
lectura de los Hebreos nos recuerda la Encarnación,
proclamando que Jesús tuvo una “parte” de la misma
“carne y sangre”. El Evangelio encuentra al niño Jesús
en su primera visita a Jerusalén, y a sus padres una vez
más sorprendidos y asombrados por los acontecimientos
de su nacimiento.
En la sencillez del pesebre, en la grandeza del
templo, en la domesticidad de Nazaret, Jesús viene. ¡Que
lleguemos a conocerlo y por ello nos encontremos llenos
de “sabiduría” y de la “gracia de Dios!”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
¿SABÍA USTED?
¿Por Qué las “Corazonadas” Tienen Valor
Para Prevenir Abuso Infantil?
Una vez que se selecciona una persona que cuidará a los
niños, la familia debe estar alerta sobre cambios en el
comportamiento de los niños. Un niño que súbitamente se
vuelve introvertido, dependiente o reacio a estar con su
guardián, quizá esté experimentando abuso.
Hable con sus hijos y anímelos a ser abiertos
sobre sus sentimientos. Tenga en cuenta que el
abuso puede ser verbal, físico o incluir
negligencia o descuido. Para más información
o para solicitar el artículo, “Family dog nabs
child abuser. Why ‘gut feelings’ have value
when preventing child abuse,” (“El perro de la familia pilla a
abusador infantil. Por qué las ‘corazonadas’ tienen valor
cuando se trata de prevenir el abuso infantil”, escriba a
[email protected]
Si ustedes perseveran firmes en la fe frente a cualquier
prueba, el Señor les dará la paz y el descanso
temporalmente en esta vida y para siempre en la otra.
—San Jerrnimo Emiliano
02 de febrero de 2014
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We have had two wonderful, winter nights of soup, dessert and company! If you
have ever felt alone, have wanted to meet fellow parishioners or simply would like to
make new friends, come to the final Souper Supper of this winter on Friday, February
7th in the parish hall. Dinner is complimentary and served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.
It's easy to participate in this ministry of our parish... invite someone along or simply
encourage some to come!