St Agatha: Patron Saint of Breast Cancer
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St Agatha: Patron Saint of Breast Cancer
2646 S Mansfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Phone: (323) 935-8127 ****** Fax: (323) 939-3547 St Agatha: Patron Saint of Breast Cancer Lord God, you showered heavenly gifts on the virgin Agatha. Hear the prayers of those who recall her devoted life and who ask her to intercede for them in their necessity. Help us to imitate her virtue during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. Amen. Santa Águeda, Patrona contra el cáncer de mama The question in today’s readings is a perennial one: Whose prayer is heard? The short answer is ALL prayer is heard. So, then comes the next question, “If my prayer is heard, why don’t I get what I ask for?” Good question! And possibilities are thrown out for our meditation: While God hears everyone’s prayer, some people (read rich) have their wealth and their equally rich friends to lean on, but the lowly and poor have only God...so while God is not partial to the lowly, He realizes they only have Him, so He tends to do things that make them see His closeness. He does just as much for others, but they may not realize it. The Gospel offers the possibility that there are times in our lives when we are too “full of ourselves” to have room for God--so it is the “empty of ego” who feel heard. Paul says in so many words, “I just glorify God and trust!” Our weekend meditation is on prayer and being heard. All the readings are convinced that God hears all prayer. They are also convinced that we can let our “heads” get in the way. In Hebrew there are three movements of prayer: first, the movement outward to a neighbor in service to the Divine that resides in there, second, the movement inward, to know something of the mystery of myself so that I might better see the “fingerprint” of God in me, and third, the movement beyond this plane to speak with God. Each one requires its own sort of humility. That’s what our readings over the past few weeks have hoped we’ll see. Let’s try to put the readings into practice this week. La pregunta de las lecturas del día de hoy es una pregunta eterna: ¿La oración de quién es escuchada? La respuesta corta es TODA oración es escuchada, “si mi oración es escuchada, ¿por qué no obtengo lo que pido? ¡Buena pregunta! Y se nos dan posibilidades para nuestra meditación: mientras que Dios escucha las oraciones de todos, algunas personas (leído ricas) tienen sus riquezas y sus amigos que también son ricos con quienes se apoyan, pero los pequeños y los pobres sólo tienen a Dios… mientras que Dios no es parcial con los pequeños, Él se da cuenta que ellos sólo lo tienen a Él, así que Él tiende a hacer cosas para que ellos sientan su cercanía. Él hace así de tanto con los demás, pero quizá no se den cuenta. El Evangelio ofrece la posibilidad que hay veces en nuestras vidas que estamos “demasiado llenos de nosotros mismos” para tener campo para Dios- así que son los “vacíos-del-ego,” quienes se sientes escuchados. Pablo dice en tantas palabras, “¡yo sólo glorifico y confío en Dios!” Nuestra meditación del fin de semana es sobre la oración y de ser escuchados. Todas las lecturas están convencidas de que Dios escucha toda oración. También están convencidas de que podemos dejar que nuestras cabezas nos tapen el camino. En hebreo hay tres movimientos de oración: primero, el movimiento al exterior con el prójimo en servicio para lo Divino que vive con él/ella, segundo, el movimiento interior, de saber algo del misterio de mi ser para poder ver mejor las “huellas” de Dios en mí, y tercero, el movimiento más allá de este lugar para hablar con Dios. Cada uno requiere su propia humildad. Eso es lo que las lecturas de las semanas pasadas esperaban de que viéramos. Tratemos de poner las lecturas en práctica esta semana. St Agatha’s Website: www.stagathas.org ….and… www.facebook.com/stagathas -Allie Smith -Anabel Manriquez -Angelica Amezcua -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Billy Paul -Celestine Wright -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Darwin Varela -Della Walker Denise, Theresa and Marie Guillian -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edith Bell -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Elvia Herrera -Ethel Chachere -Florence Baker -Georgie Davis -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Green -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Henre Dorsey -Jack & Michael Stokes -Jaime Rubalcava -Juanita Rubalcava -Lauren Lafargé -Linda, Joseph, -Lorraine Duperon -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Ojeda -Martha Dorsey -Mary Just -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pamfilo Velasquez -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Hunton -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Roy Cunningham -Cornell DeClouette -Sergio Villanueva Flores -Sevarina Legaspi -Sheri Marshall -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus -Timothy Akens -Virginia Gadison -Gladys Arellano -Glen Arellano -Elsa Perez “Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry: hearken to the voice of my prayer, O my King and my God.” - Psalm v. 2,3 To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God God’s ’s unconditional love and acceptance to all who come into contact with it. O ur readings today give us insights into how God weighs our prayers; where are our prayers coming from within us? Our intentions, like the Pharisee, are not bad but they tend to me centered on the Pharisee. Prayer should be centered on God and His mercy. We can ask ourselves where the line is between self-acceptance, self-esteem, and selfabsorption in our prayers. Prayer calls us to bow our heads humbly in recognition of who we are and who God is. As we come to the end of October, let us keep all those who have suffered from breast cancer in our prayers and their families. We ask St. Agatha to continue to bless them, guide them and heal them. Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen Crear y alimentar una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos. N uestras lecturas del día de hoy nos dan unas señales de cómo Dios mide nuestras oraciones; ¿de dónde vienen nuestras oraciones de parte de nosotros? Nuestras intenciones, como el fariseo, no son malas pero intentan ser centradas en el fariseo. La oración debe ser dirigida hacia Dios y a Su Misericordia. Nos podemos preguntar en dónde se encuentra la línea entre aceptación propia, auto-estima, y nuestra inmersión en nosotros mismos en nuestras oraciones. La oración nos pide a que agachemos nuestras cabezas reconociendo quiénes somos y quién es Dios. Al acercarnos al final de octubre, mantengamos a todos quienes han sufrido de cáncer de pecho en nuestras oraciones. Le pedimos a Santa Águeda que continúe bendiciéndolos, guiándolos y sanándolos. Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen HOLIDAY CAR RAFFLE RIFA DE AUTO WIN a new Nissan Versa or $10,000!!!! Help raise money for St. Agatha. Tickets are $5 each or a booklet of 5 for $20. If each registered family/household sold one book and bought one book, St. Agatha’s would earn a much larger profit. Don’t miss out!! Gánese un nuevo Nissan Versa o $10,000!!!! Ayúdanos a recaudar fondos para St. Agatha. Cada boleto cuesta $5 o el libro de 5 por $20. Si cada una de nuestras familias registradas vende un libro y compra otro veremos una mejor ganancia. ¡No te lo pierdas! The Lord bless you and keep you. May He show his face to you and have mercy on you. May He turn his countenance to you and give you peace Week ending Sunday, October 20 $ 6,804.80 Week ending Sunday, October 13 $ 7,895.50 Week ending Sunday, October 6 $ 8,985.00 El Señor te bendiga y te guarde. Que resplandezca su faz sobre ti y tenga misericordia de ti. Que vuelva a ti su rostro y te dé paz. We are pleased to present the recipients of the Pastor’s Award for 2014. They are: Lorna Borja Camerina Mora Cristina Diaz Chabelo Salas The awards dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8th. More details will be coming soon. *Lorna Borja* * Camerina Mora* Nos da un placer presentarles a los elegidos para el Reconocimiento Pastoral del 2014. Ellos son: Lorna Borja Camerina Mora Cristina Díaz Chabelo Salas La cena se llevara a cabo el sábado, 8 de febrero. Mas información y detalles pronto. * Cris Diaz* * Chabelo Salas* Save the date! ¡Anote la fecha! The 90th Anniversary Committee invites you to Saint Agatha’s Parish 90th Anniversary Mass on December 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. We will merge the 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. masses together. Save the date St. Agatha Family and let’s celebrate our 90th Anniversary together in unity! El Comité del Aniversario de 90 Años los invita a la Misa de Aniversario de 90 años de la Parroquia de Santa Águeda el 15 de diciembre de 2013 a las 11:00 a.m. Se unirán las misas de las 10:00 y 12:15. ¡Anoten la fecha Familia de Santa Águeda y celebremos nuestro Aniversario de 90 Años juntos en unidad! Más detalles por venir. Pictures and Stories: 90th Anniversary Mass Fotos e historia: Misa de 90 Años We need your help St. Agatha Family. For December 15, we would like to play a slide show of old pictures and stories of St .Agatha, if you can help, please send your pictures and stories to ereyes@stagatthas.org. If you would like an interview, please call the parish office to arrange one with DeeDee Smith. Thank you for your help. Necesitamos su ayuda familia de Santa Águeda. El 15 de diciembre, nos gustaría de mostrar una presentación de fotos e historias que ya tengan tiempo en Santa Águeda. Si les gustaría ayudar, favor de llamar a la oficina y hablar con Enrique para una entrevista. Pueden enviar sus fotos a ereyes@stagathas.org o llamar al (323) 935-8127. Gracias por su ayuda. Youth Mass: Every First Saturday Misa Juvenil: Cada Primer Sábado With the help of the Faith Formation office we have started our Youth Mass every First Saturday of the Month. As of now, the mass is in Spanish with the hopes of becoming bilingual. Our next mass is November 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Since it is All Souls Days, we invite all families to bring their names and pictures of their faithful departed. For more info, please contact the Faith Formation Office at (323) 933-0963. Con la ayuda de la Oficina de Formación de Fe, hemos empezado nuestra Misa Juvenil. La próxima misa será el sábado, 2 de noviembre de 2013 a las 7:00 p.m. Como también es el Día de los Fieles Difuntos, les pedimos a todas las familias a que traigan los nombres de sus fieles difuntos y también pueden traer sus fotos. Para más información, favor de llamar la oficina de Formación en al Fe (323) 933-0963. Early Childhood Ministry Catequesis para la Niñez Temprana The Faith Formation Office has resumed Early Childhood Classes in the Guadalupe Room. For more information please contact Gricelda De La Cerda (323) 933-0963 or email gdelacerda@stagathas.org. La oficina de Formación en la Fe ha empezado las clases de Catequesis para la Niñez Temprana para Pre-kínder, kínder, y primer grado en el Salón Guadalupe. Para más información, favor de contactar a Gricelda De La Cerda (323) 933-0963. All Saints and All Souls Todos los Santos y Los Fieles Difuntos Thursday evening, October 31, 2013 6:30 PM Vigil Mass (Spanish) of All Saints Jueves, 31 de octubre de 2013 6:30 PM Misa Vísperas de Todos los Santos (español) Friday, November 1, 2013—All Saints Day 8:00 AM Mass of All Saints (English) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 PM Bilingual Mass of All Saints & First Friday Viernes, 1 de noviembre—Todos los Santos 8:00 AM Misa Todos los Santos (inglés) 10:00 AM a 6:00 PM Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Saturday, November 2, 2013—All Souls Day 12:00 PM, Mass of All Souls (Bilingual) 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass of Sunday Vigil (English) 7:00 PM Youth Mass of Sunday Vigil (Spanish) Sábado, 2 de noviembre—Los Fieles Difuntos 12:00 PM Misa Los Fieles Difuntos (bilingüe) 4:30 PM Confesiones 5:30 PM Misa Vísperas del Domingo (inglés) 7:00 PM Misa Juvenil Vísperas del Domingo (español) WORLD MISSION SUNDAY DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES Thank you for putting faith and action together by responding generously on World Mission Sunday. Our parish raised $1,492.00. Your generosity will help Sister Clara and her Sisters serve children at risk in India, and reach also the many priests, religious and lay leaders around the world who offer practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need. Gracias por poner la fe y la acción en conjunto, respondiendo generosamente a el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones. Nuestra parroquia recaudó $ 1,492.00. Su generosidad ayudará Hermana Clara y sus hermanas atienden a niños en situación de riesgo en India, y ayudarán también los numerosos sacerdotes, religiosos y líderes laicos de todo el mundo que ofrecen cuidado práctico, emocional y espiritual a las comunidades, los niños y las familias en necesidad desesperada. November 2 12:15 Choir Contact Deacon Ricardo "Nobody can do every- 50 with groceries to our guests thing but everybody can do on Saturday. The bags were filled with protein canned food, something" Happy Priest Appreciation Sunday! The priests that serve St. Agatha fruit, veggies, pasta, soup and cereal. We are grateful to you and we praise God for YOUR SHARING AND PASSING ON BLESSINGS. Amen. Thank you Religious Ed MinKirlin LeDe has served with istry for the donation of 300 our S.H.A.R.E. Ministry for sandwiches, 200 desserts and the past 11 years will be moving fruit for our guests. out of state in December. Each Letty and her children Elizabeth, year Kirlin has handled the used item part of the Christmas Day Ricardo and nephew Alejandro from the Saturday Religious Ed Dinner. She collects, sorts pre Christmas Day and on Christmas classes stayed to prep the meal and food bags. Our guests were Day she serves the entire day in the outdoor used item area. really happy as they looked in We are in need of someone to their bags and pulled out the assist us with this area. This year sandwiches and to eat right the collection and sorting dates away. God is good all the time will be short December 20-23. all the time God is good. The move out date to the G. Through the Parish Families out Center is Dec.23. The serving pouring of caring and generosity time on Christmas Day is 6:45a move items out from the G. we were able to distribute bags Center to the outdoor area, 3pm November 9 Spanish Eucharistic Ministry - Dn. Ricardo pack up the items that are left and move to the hall for SVDP. Anyone interested in assisting in this important area of the Christmas Day Dinner contact Margie Nickleberry 323-935-8127 The Holiday Boutique is November 17, 2013. This is our major Annual Fund Raiser where we raise monies to keep our outreach S.H.A.R.E. Ministry Christmas Day Dinner and Saturday Meal Program going. With the impact that the economy has placed in our immediate community and to reach our budget needs for the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry we are asking everybody to bring in someone to fellowship , support and shop our Boutique on November 17. Please stop by the S.H.A.R.E Table to pick up flyers to distribute and the S.H.A. R.E Ministry Upcoming Events list for November to see when to donate and bring in a bake item for the November 17 Bake Sale. The items to pick up for the Christmas Day Dinner that is now on sale and to hold for December this week are butter (note the expiration date ) and dark brown sugar. Thank you!!!!!! Your caring, sharing and support of the St. Agatha S.H.A.R.E. Ministry provides the fuel that encourages the Leaders and Volunteers to come and serve each week. We pray that the God in you guides your journey and that during your day you remember that God gives you blessings to pass on not to hold on to. Do a simple act of kindness each day. Start with giving away your smile. Blessings, The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry SAVE A BABY: NO BED SHARING SALVE UN BEBÉ: NO COMPARTA Did you know that October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness month. Every week one baby dies in Los Angeles County while sleeping. Do not bed share with your baby. Your baby should always sleep on his or her back for naps and at night. The back sleep position is the safest, with no increased risk of choking on vomit. Place your baby on a crib alone and do not use pillows, blankets, quilts, or other soft surfaces. Keep soft items away from baby’s face. Make sure anyone who takes care of your baby knows this. Learn more visit: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/mch/sids/ sids.htm Sabía que octubre es el mes de hacer conciencia sobre el síndrome de la muerte súbita del infante (SIDS, en inglés). Cada semana un bebé muere en el Condado de Los Ángeles mientras duerme. No comparta la cama con su bebé. Su bebé siempre debe dormir boca arriba ya sea para siestas cortas o por la noche. La posición boca arriba es la más segura, que no permite riesgo de ahogarse en un vómito. Coloque a su bebé en una cuna solo/a y no use almohadas, frazadas, edredones u otras superficies suaves. Mantenga los objetos suaves alejados del rostro del bebé. Asegúrese que quienes cuiden al bebé tengan estas instrucciones. Para aprender más sobre SIDS y prácticas de dormir seguras para los infantes, por favor visite http:// publichealth.lacounty.gov/mch/sids/sids.htm HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE!! Holy Name of Jesus School is offering Academics, Music, Art and Enrichment. Do you want the best for your child? 98% of our students graduate from High School and 95% attend College. Catholic schools are effective, safe and convenient. Full Day-K, Kindergarten, Team Sports, Computer Classes, Children’s Choir, Accelerated Math and Accelerated Reading. (323) 731-1830. 1955 W Jefferson Blvd. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc. OLA Region Spirit of Giving Celebration at the Riviera Country Club will be held on Saturday, November 9. Our honorees, sportscaster Vin Scully and Sr. Stella Enright of St. Paul the Apostle School will be present at the event, along with exceptional volunteers from our local parishes. You can help by attending the event, by donating an auction item, or by purchasing advertising or a sponsorship. Please contact: OLABoard@ccharities.org; (310) 392-8701. COME JOIN OUR WORK DAY PARTY A WALK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast & Lunch provided! Bring a friend! You may want to bring working gloves, shovels, tools, clippers, rags, etc. RSVP 818-831-9710 Sacred Heart Sisters’ Novitiate, 10480 Winnetka Ave, Chatsworth, 91311 (Corner of Devonshire and Winnetka) THE CATHOLIC TOUR LLC The Catholic Tour LLC will be attending the Pilgrimage in honor of the Canonization of Blessed John Paul II and John XXIII on April 21-28, 2014. The pilgrimage pricing will start at approximately $3,300.00. For more details or for reservations please call (877) 627-4268 or email Martha Crowley (mcrowley@thecatholictour.com). Come and join us for A Walk with the Holy Spirit! Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Eugene’s Hall on Van Ness and 96th St. Hosted by: Women Empowered by the Spirit. In collaboration with the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization. Donation: $5.00 (Breakfast & Lunch) Please bring your Bible. QUEEN OF THE AMERICAS GUILD The Queen of the Americas Guild is now taking registrations for the Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, to be held from February 27—March 4, 2014. For details or to register please call the Guild office at (630)584-1822. Please note: Reservations with deposit must be received by December 20, 2013. Pastoral Staff Directory Saturday October 26 ╬ Sábado 26 de Octubre 5:30 p.m. Betty Cabasag † Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice) (323) 743-8127 (text messages) -Requested by the Laureta Family Sunday October 27 ╬ Domingo 27 de Octubre Sir 35:12-18 / Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23 / 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18 / Lk 18:9-14 7:00 a.m. Elsa Perez (bien estar y salud) - De parte de Oscar Pineda Standard Rates Apply Faith Formation (323) 933-0963 Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308 St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org 7:00 a.m. Alejandro Higareda (Cumpleaños XV) - De parte de sus papas 8:30 a.m. Our Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Betty Cabasag † - Requested by the Laureta Family 12:15 p.m. Elsa Perez (bien estar y salud) - De parte de Oscar Pineda 12:15 p.m. Cristina Saavedra (Feliz Cumpleaños) - De parte de su familia 12:15 p.m. Estefany Alexandra (Cumpleaños 8) - De parte de su hermanita Itzamaray 12:15 p.m. Alejandro Higareda (Cumpleaños XV) - De parte de sus papas 12:15 p.m. Fernando Hernández † - De parte su familia 12:15 p.m. San Judas Tadeo (Acción de Gracias) - De parte de Carmen García 12:15 p.m. Senobio Sánchez y Macario Carrillo † - De parte de Carmen García 12:15 p.m. José Sánchez y Ánimas del Purgatorio † - De parte de Carmen García 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Monday, October 28 ╬ Lunes 28 de Octubre Ephesians 2:19-22 / Psalm 19:2-5 / Luke 6:12-16 6:30 p.m. Betty Cabasag † -Requested by the Laureta Family Tuesday, October 29 ╬ Martes 29 de Octubre Romans 8:18-25 / Psalm 126:1-6 / Luke 13:18-21 6:30 p.m. Sr. Karen Collier x227 Sr. Karen’s e-mail Fr. Bill Axe x223 Fr. Bill’s e-mail Emergency Contact Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230 Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail Emergency Contact Sandra Domingue x224 Sandra’s e-mail Teresa Amezcua x241 Teresa’s e-mail Gricelda de la Cerda x 290 Gricelda’s e-mail Emmanuel Montenegro x221 Emmanuel’s e-mail Enrique Reyes x221 Enrique’s e-mail Maggie Arellano x240 Youth Ministry’s e-mail Eddie Hilley (323)935-2853 Eddie’s e-mail Parish Life Director srkaren@stagathas.org Priest Ministry wx007@aol.com (323) 938-6964 Spanish Pastoral Ministry deaconrrecinos@stagathas.org (213) 309-6614 Business Manager sdomingue@stagathas.org Director of Faith Formation tamezcua@stagathas.org Faith Formation Assistant gdelacerda@stagathas.org Receptionist emontenegro@stagathas.org Receptionist ereyes@stagathas.org Youth Ministry marellano@stagathas.org Music Ministry hilleysound@prodigy.net Betty Cabasag † - De parte de la familia Laureta Wednesday, October 30 ╬ Miércoles 30 de Octubre Romans 8:26-30 / Psalm 13:4-6 / Luke 13:22-30 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Family - Thursday October 31 ╬ Jueves 31 Octubre Romans 8:31-39 / Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31 / Luke 13:31-35 6:30 p.m. All Souls Day Vigil Friday, November 1 ╬ Viernes 1 de Noviembre Rev 7:2-4, 9-14 / Ps 24:1-6 / 1 John 3:1-3 / Matthew 5:1-12 Pastoral Office Hours Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday • Sábado 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sundays @ the Placita Office All Souls Day Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa Next Sunday Readings -Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2013 Wisdom 11:22 -- 12:2 Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14 / 2 Thessalonians 1:11 -- 2:2 / Luke 19:1-10 Submit a bulletin Announcement To be approved by Sr. Karen Collier: srkaren@stagathas.org Fax: 323-939-3547 Att: Sr.Karen (Bulletin) Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil) Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En) 10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En) Confession / Confesiones Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm