We Are One United Family! ¡Somos una familia unida!

To build and foster a Christian community
2646 S Mansfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone: (323) 935-8127 ****** Fax: (323) 939-3547
We Are One United Family!
¡Somos una familia unida!
W
E
e open the season of Ordinary Time-the “numbered weeks”--the weeks
celebrating the hidden work of the
Holy Spirit in the world--with the reading from
Isaiah about “the suffering servant.” Israel is seen
as God’s faithful servant, suffering in its mission to
bring the entire world to the Throne of Grace--a
mission it can never ignore or it ceases to be
“Israel.” The very definition of Israel, according to
the suffering servant poems (there are a total of 4)
is “the one who brings God to the world and the
world to God.” So, we begin with a reminder of
what it means to be God’s people. Then Paul,
knowing that definition to his toe tips says, “Be
holy!” Not perfect--that’s not possible--but be intent on being the sacred Self you are meant to be-for that is how the “Light shines out.” The Gospel
reading of the Christ as the Lamb of God--to be
offered for the world closes the weekend’s meditation. WE are the Body of Christ--WE are to be the
Lamb of God, offering ourselves for others--being
the Light. But we only do that by being who we are
--NOT who we are not. God doesn’t ask us to create a new identity, rather we are asked to be
“authentically us.” Let’s try to call forth our deepest Truth, our best self this week.
- Fr. Bill Axe
mpezamos el Tiempo Ordinario –las “semanas
contadas”- las semanas celebrando el trabajo
oculto del Espíritu Santo en el mundo- con la
lectura de Isaías sobre el “servidor que sufre.” Israel
es visto como el servidor fiel de Dios, sufriendo con
su misión de traer al mundo al Trono de la Graciauna misión que nunca puede ignorar o ya que dejaría
de ser “Israel.” La mera definición de Israel, de acuerdo a los poemas del servidor que sufre (hay un total
de 4) es “aquel que trae a Dios al mundo y al mundo
con Dios.” Entonces, empezamos con un recordatorio
de qué es lo que significa ser el pueblo de Dios. Entonces Pablo, sabiendo esta definición como a las
puntas de sus dedos dice, “¡Sean Santos!” No dice
perfectos-eso es imposible- pero tengan el propósito
de ser el Ser sagrado que han sido llamados a serpuesto que así es como la “Luz brilla hacia fuera.” La
lectura del Evangelio sobre Cristo como el Cordero de
Dios- de ser ofrenda para el mundo termina la meditación del fin de semana. SOMOS el Cuerpo de CristoNOSOTROS hemos de ser el Cordero de Dios, ofreciendo nuestro ser a los demás- siendo la Luz. Pero
sólo lo podemos hacer siendo quiénes somos- y NO
quienes no somos. Dios no nos pide a que creamos
una nueva identidad, más bien, se nos pide a que
seamos “auténticamente nosotros mismos.” Tratemos de llamar a nuestra Verdad más profunda, nuestro mejor ser esta semana.
- Padre Bill Axe
Would you like to add family members who are sick to our Sick
List? Please call the Parish Office: (323) 935-8127
May God bless our Parishioners, Amen.
¿Te gustaría agregar un nombre a nuestra Lista de enfermos? Por
favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial: (323) 935-8127.
Que Dios bendiga a nuestros feligreses, Amén.
-Allie Smith
-Anabel Manriquez
-Angelica Amezcua
-Arlasha Allen
-Barbara Harvey
-Bertha Antee
-Billy Paul
-Charley Johnson
-Christina Paul
-Constantino Perez
-Cornell DeClouette
-Darwin Varela
-Della Walker
Denise, Theresa and Marie
Guillian
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edith Bell
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Florence Baker
-Gabriel y Miralda
Tahan
-Georgie Davis
-Giovanni Garcia
-Gladys Arellano
-Gladys Green
-Glen Arellano
-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
-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
-Sergio Villanueva Flores
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Sheri Marshall
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Teresa Casaus
-Timothy Akens
-Virginia Gadison
“My last desire, children, is that
the love of Our Lord dwell in you
so that it will change you into so
many apostles, zealous for His
glory. You will be the treasure of
your families, whom you will make
happy by your good conduct.”
- Pope St. Pius X
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.
I
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.
E
n today’s Gospel we hear John call Jesus the
“Lamb of God”, he who will take away the sins
of the world. These words are familiar to us because we hear them every time we attend Mass. What
do these words mean to you? Are you aware of the
mystery held in these words? Christ came to redeem
us through His blood, His sacrifice on Calvary. Let us
take a few moments today to thank our God for the
love He showed us by His death and pledge ourselves
to live as followers of Jesus.
Monday is Martin Luther King Juniors holiday.
We remember someone who lived the words of Christ
throughout his life. He preached and lived for the
equality of all in this nation. I was lucky to visit his
memorial in Atlanta, Georgia in Dec. It was truly
moving to visit his and his wife’s graves in the reflection pool. There are two large tombs in the middle of
the water facing an eternal flame. It is a quiet and
deeply spiritual place. The Church where his father
was pastor is next door. Martin’s funeral was held in
this little Baptist Church yet it reached far and wide.
We are given the task of keeping the equality and love
of all that he preached relevant in our times. I pray we
can do this in our lives and actions.
n el Evangelio del día de hoy, Juan nombra a
Jesús como el “Cordero de Dios,” él quitará los
pecados del mundo. Conocemos bien estas palabras porque las escuchamos en Misa. ¿Qué es lo que
significan para ti? ¿Estás consciente del misterio en el
fondo de estas palabras? Cristo vino a salvarnos a
través de Su sangre, Su sacrificio en Calvario. Tomemos unos momentos para agradecer a nuestro Dios
por el amor que nos enseñó a través de Su muerte y
nos tomó la palabra de vivir como seguidores de
Jesús.
El lunes es el cumpleaños de Martín Luther King
Jr. Recordamos a alguien quien vivió las palabras de
Cristo en su vida. Él vivió predicando por la igualdad
de nuestra nación. Fui muy afortunada de haber visitado su memorial en Atlanta, Georgia en diciembre.
En verdad fue muy conmovedor el visitar las tumbas
de él y de su esposa en la alberca de reflexión. Al lado
se encuentra la Iglesia donde su papá fue pastor. El
servicio de funeral de Martín fue en la Iglesia Baptista
pero influenció al mundo. Tenemos ahora la tarea de
guardar la igualdad y el amor por la justicia de nuestros tiempos. Rezo de que podamos hacer esto en
nuestras vidas y acciones.
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen
Que tengan una semana bendita ,
Hermana Karen
Pray for Your Parish Finances
Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia
“With each contribution
show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes
in a spirit of Joy. Give to the
Most High as he has given
to you, generously, according to your means. For the
Lord is one who always repays and he will give back
sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10
Week ending Sunday, January 12
$ 8,186.80
Week ending Sunday, January 5
$ 8,061.80
Week ending Sunday, December 29
$ 6,731.80
Week ending Sunday, December 22
$ 6,932.80
ON LINE GIVING IS COMING TO ST AGATHA
"Da siempre con el rostro
radiante y consagra el
diezmo con alegría. Da al
Altísimo según lo que él te
dio, y con generosidad,
conforme a tus recursos,
porque el Señor sabe retribuir y te dará siete veces
más" -Eclesiástico 35, 810
¡La donación por Internet está por venir !
Join us to celebrate the much deserved
recognition that will grant these parishioners and disciples in Christ who for
many years have been loyal to St. Agatha
and his ministry. If you want to support
or join the Awards ceremony mark your
calendar:
Ven con nosotros a celebrar el reconocimiento tan merecido que otorgaremos a estos parroquianos y discípulos en Cristo
que por muchos años han sido leales a San
Águeda y a su ministerio . Si desea apoyarlos o reconocerlos, anote esta fecha en su
calendario:
February 15, 7:00 PM Sheraton Hotel
in downtown Los Angeles.
15 de Febrero, 7:00 P.M.
Hotel Sheraton en el centro de
Los Ángeles.
Cost: $ 50.00 per person, including
parking. Get your tickets after mass or at
the Pastoral Center.
Costo: $ 50.00 por persona, incluyendo el
estacionamiento. Obtenga sus boletos después de misa o en la oficina Pastoral.
*Lorna Borja*
* Camerina Mora*
* Cris Diaz*
Woman to Woman
* Chabelo Salas*
De Mujer a Mujer
An opportunity for all women in the parish to meet,
discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively
conversation. Meeting every first and third Monday
of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
San Martin de Porres Room. With Josie Broehm.
Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres
de la parroquia se reúnan y tengan una buena conversación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada primer y
tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el
Salón San Martín de Porres. Con Josie Broehm.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults-RCIA
A formation experience for adults who are not baptized
Catholic and wish to become Catholic. It is an inspirational, informative journey in faith. Call: (323) 935-8127.
Es una experiencia de la formación para los adultos que
no se han bautizado. Es una experiencia informativa y
llena de inspiración en la fe. Llame (323) 935-8127.
Confirmation Classes for Adults
Have you been baptized, received First Communion, 18
years or older, and need Confirmation? You are welcome to
join us for Confirmation Prep for Adults Call the Faith Formation Office : (323) 933-0963
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos-RICA
Clases de Confirmación para Adultos
¿Eres mayor de 18, estás bautizado, has hecho la Primera
Comunión y no la confirmación? Te invitamos a las clases
de Confirmación. Favor de llamar a la Oficina de la Formación de la Fe: (323) 933-0963
Relative Wellness
This year yoga will be every Tuesday night at 6:15p in the Hall. Relative Wellness is offering a special incentive to anyone wanting
to improve their overall health this year. Anyone who attends 2 of the next 4 Tuesday night yoga sessions will receive a FREE,
private, 15-minute session with our Health & Wellness Coach. All you have to do is show up and complete two classes by February
4th to get your personal advice to better health. Nutritional and lifestyle counseling will begin after the last class in this series and
can happen either here on St. Agatha's campus or by phone beginning the week of February 10th. See you Tuesday for yoga!
Don't forget, mats are provided.
Events Calendar
February 1 - Youth Mass 7pm
February 2 - Healing Mass 10am
February 5 - Feast of St. Agatha
February 7 - Friday of Adoration 10am-6:15pm
February 15 - Pastor's Awards Dinner 7pm
February 22 / 23 - Together In Mission Commitment
March 2 - Guest speaker Bishop Gordon Bennet 3pm
March 5 - Ash Wednesday
March 7 - 1st Friday Fish Fry
March 10 - 1st Monday Soup Supper
Calendario de Eventos
1 febrero - Misa de Jóvenes 7pm
2 febrero - Misa de Sanación 10am
5 febrero - Festividad de Santa Águeda
7 febrero - Exposición del Santísimo 10am - 6:15pm
15 febrero - Reconocimiento Pastoral 7pm
22 febrero - Unidos en Misión - Compromiso
2 marzo - Obispo Gordon Bennet 3pm
5 marzo - Miércoles de Ceniza
7 marzo- 1er viernes tacos de pescado
10 marzo - Sopa Pobre 7pm
MLK Jr. Office Closed
In honor of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, our Office will
be closed on Monday, January 20 and resume the next day
Tuesday. Let us pray for unity and justice.
Oficina cerrada: Martin Luther King Jr.
En honor al cumpleaños de Martin Luther King Jr. Nuestra
oficina estará cerrada el lunes 20 de enero y abriremos el
siguiente día martes. Recemos por unidad y justicia.
February 2 Healing Mass - St Agatha
We will have a Healing Mass on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at
the 10:00 a.m. Mass. If you, or someone you know, is in
need of prayer for physical healing, come to our Healing
Mass to receive the Sacrament of Anointing. This mass will
also combine the Candlemas and the First Sunday of Black
History Month.
2 de febrero Misa de Sanción - Santa Águeda
Tendremos una Misa de Sanación el domingo 2 de febrero
de 2014 a las 10:00 a.m. Si usted, o alguien que conozca,
necesita oración para la sanación física, venga la Misa de
Sanación para recibir el Sacramento de Unción de los
Enfermos. Esta misa también será misa para la Candelaria.
Métodos Naturales
Talleres de Oración y Vida
El domingo, 23 de febrero, tomará acabo el Taller de
Métodos Naturales, en el salón 4, de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm.
El taller será presentado en español. Para mas información,
favor de llamar a la oficina de Apostolado Hispano, al
(323) 935-1308.
Aprendiendo a orar, orando

January 26 SHARE Ministry
"NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN
DO SOMETHING"
God is good all the time all
the time God is good.
Your gift of Christmas Dinner has been served to our
guests each week. Some of our
guests could not wait to eat
and sat on the corner and
church steps to eat the hot
meal. A couple of them said
"the leftovers are the best" and
that you can give them your
left overs anytime. We have a
few ham bones and turkey carcasses if a ministry or individual would like to make soup or
beans for our 100 guests on a
Saturday in February. Contact
the PC Office if anyone wants
Inicia su semestre 2014 el viernes 31 de enero, de 7:00 p.m. a
9:00 p.m. en el Salón 4. Los talleres tienen una duración de 15 se
sesiones semanales. Para más información y registro favor de
llamar a Ángela Márquez al (323) 812-6308.

February 1 Parish Council Contact President
to volunteer this act of consid- lando, Enrique and David,
eration and kindness
Maria Z and her son Joshua ,
Rachel J, Marion S and Norma
The S.H.A.R.E. Saturday
McQ we have thrived and
Meal Program has been acbeen able to reach out and
tively serving our guests meals leave imprints and impact in
since January 2001.
the lives of those guests we
Many of you have shared your have been blessed to serve. In
gifts of time and talent and
the past few years we atserved as Ministry Leaders,
tempted to reach out and bevolunteers and supporters. By came active in promoting felthe grace of God and His send- lowship and unity stimulation
ing wingless angels and saints situations for our church famin the form of the current
ily. We attempted to stimulate
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry Leaders
and pave the way by examples
Azalie N, Yolanda M and
of fellowship and unity activiKirlin L, dedicated volunteers, ties and events. We now will
Enrique R, Flora T and her
pass this important spirit
daughters, Tanya and Rosie,
stimulating and faith building
Concepcion and her grandon and concentrate on our
daughter Sydney, brothers Ro- dedication and commitment to
serving the needs of the invisible forgotten and needy in our
community each Saturday and
on Christmas at the dinner.
Family do not be afraid to go
out on the limb to lend your
support for unity stimulation
and faith building.
May you feel God's presence and gain comfort and
confidence as you attempt to
step out on His word and become an active participant in
the church. Amen
Blessings,
The S.H.A.R.E.
Ministry
SAFEGUARD COMMITTEES
COMITÉS DE SEGURIDAD
Safeguard the Children Committees have
been established in parishes throughout the
Los Angeles Archdiocese. A primary goal of
these committees is to ensure that all children
and youth experience safe environments in all
parish activities and events. These committees
also inform all parish personnel, committees,
ministries and volunteers of the available resources for educating their constituencies on all
aspects of child and youth abuse and neglect.
For more information, call the parish office or
the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Program Office, (213) 637-7227.
El programa Protegiendo Los Niños ha establecido comités en todas las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. Una meta fundamental de estos comités, es asegurarse de que todos
los niños y jóvenes experimenten ambientes seguros en todas las actividades y eventos de la parroquia. Estos comités también informan a todo el
personal de la parroquia, comités, ministerios y voluntarios, de los recursos disponibles para educar a
sus constituyentes en todos los aspectos del abuso y
negligencia de niños y jóvenes. Para más información: Protegiendo Los Niños al (213) 637-7227.
THEOLOGY CONNECTION
Men as Learners and Elders—Regional Gathering
Presenter: Jim Heaney Questions: How do we allow
God to stop our fear and inner conflicts through
presence? How to create Inner Peace? How is God
going to change us if we are not present to his presence? Saturday, February 22, 2014, 1pm to 5pm,
$20 Location: First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach 90802 To confirm attendance
of more information, contact Jim Cadiz, (714) 4541573, email: jimcadiz@earthlink.net
Connecting Faith & life
Dr. Charlotte Radler, LMU – “Women Mystics”
Join us Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 7:30pm9:00pm at The Coffee Connection A Ministry of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship
3838 S. Centinela Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066;
(310)391-1380 Free Parking! Corner of Centinela &
Venice and 1/2 block south at corner of Centinela &
Pacific; westLAcafe.com Entrance is free. More info:
theologyconnection.org
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY VOCATIONS
Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister?
Single Catholic women ages 18 - 40 are invited to a
Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul March
28-30, 2014 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay
Area). If you would like to know more about attending this discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa
Laguna, D.C. at 650/949-8890,213-210-9903, or
LisaDC@aol.com. www.DaughtersOfCharity.com.
FREE SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY
Baldwin Hills Library provides access to online homework help, computers, and free homework printing for
students in grades K-12. We also provide live demonstrations on how to use computers
Monday - Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm
Baldwin Hills Library—2906 S La Brea Avenue
(323) 733-1196 bldhls@lapl.org
SOCAL M.A.L.E.S.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Mass
Celebrant:
Most Reverend
Edward Clark
Homilist:
Fr. Michael Ume
Monday, January 20,
2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady
of the Angels
555 W Temple St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
January Month of the Holy Name
Enero Mes del Santo Nombre de Jesús
Pastoral Staff Directory
Saturday January 18 ╬ Sábado 18 de Enero
5:30 p.m.
Florence Baker †
- Requested by her niece Annie Jones
Sunday January 19 ╬ Domingo 19 de Enero
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 / Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10 / 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 / John 1:29-34
7:00 a.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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8:30 a.m.
Jess Barron †
-
10:00 a.m.
Ethel Chachere †
-
12:15 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Monday, January 20 ╬ Lunes 20 de Enero
1 Samuel 15:16-23 / Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 / Mark 2:18-22
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Tuesday, January 21 ╬ Martes 21 de Enero
1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28 / Mark 2:23-28
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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Wednesday, January 22 ╬ Miércoles 22 de Enero
1 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 / Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 / Mark 3:1-6
8:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
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Thursday January 23 ╬ Jueves 23 Enero
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice)
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
Standard Rates Apply
Faith Formation (323) 933-0963
Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
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
1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13 / Mark 3:7-12
6:30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, January 24 ╬ Viernes 24 de Enero
1 Samuel 24:3-21 / Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11 / Mark 3:13-19
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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Next Sunday Readings
-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 26, 2014
Isaiah 8:23 -- 9:3
Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14
1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
Matthew 4:12-23
Submit a bulletin Announcement
To be approved by Sr. Karen Collier:
srkaren@stagathas.org
Fax: 323-939-3547 Att: Sr.Karen (Bulletin)
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
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
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