MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street • Gardena, CA 90249 Tel: (310) 323 0030 •Fax: (310) 323-8081 E-Mail: [email protected] ♦ Website www.MariaReginaGardena.net Pastor: Fr. Sang Van Tran (310) 323-0030 Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Thomas M. Acton Resident Priest: Fr. Victor Ozoufuanya Permanent Deacon: Deacon Matthew Van P. Nguyen Parish Secretary: Ricardo Mata (310) 323-0030 Bookkeeper & Choir Coordinator: Domingo De Guzman (310) 323-0030 School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino (310) 327-9133 Filipino Community: Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944 Crecimiento en la Fe: Julio Pérez (310) 916-5001 Vietnamese Community: Hung Duc Tran (310) 676-1864 Sri-Lankan Community: Rohan Fernando (310) 532-6487 October 19, 2014 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:21 MASS SCHEDULE English: Monday through Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Holy Days: 6:30 a.m. In the Parish Hall 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. Spanish: Domingo (Sunday): Viernes (Friday) Oracion: 12 noon / Medio Dia 6:30 p.m. Crecimiento en la Fe Vietnamese: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group: After morning Mass on Saturday Confessions: Saturday 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment. Baptism: 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays (English and Spanish), Every 2nd Saturday after 7:00 p.m. Mass (Vietnamese). Baptism Class is required for Parents & Godparents. Any questions call the rectory. Sacrament of Matrimony: Six months in advance. Call the rectory for information. Sacramento de Matrimonio: Llamar a la oficina seis meses antes minimo para hacer una cita con el padre. Quinceañera: For more information, please call the Rectory. Quinceañeras: Nececitan ser Miembros de la Parroquia y nececitan estar en el programa de confirmacion. Adoration: 1st Friday / 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hora Santa: Primer Martes del mes 7:30-8:30 p..m. Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime please call for a priest. Sacramento de los enfermos: Cualquier momento favor de llamar a la oficina para un Sacerdote. www.MariaReginaGardena.net Twenty–ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 19, 2014 EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD Thank you for your support. The first reading from the prophet Isaiah concerns the Persian King Cyrus, called the Lord’s “anointed.” Cyrus deserves this title because he ended the Babylonian captivity of the Jews. However, Isaiah reminds us that it was God who gave Cyrus his power. He may be a great king, but “I am the LORD and there is no other,” says Godv (Isaiah 45:5). Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly power. In the passage from Matthew, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus into speaking against the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect reply. Like the kings of old, Caesar can be given the respect due his position, but everything belongs to God. In the second reading, Paul gives thanks for all who are faithful to Jesus Christ and his gospel. He, too, reminds us that our call and the power to be faithful come from God. Sunday Collection :October 11 & 12 …………...$5,603.00 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a su Iglesia de Maria Regina. HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST OR ESTATE PLANNING? You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church, 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA.90249. Thank you for your consideration. Mass Intentions & Schedule Saturday October 18 7:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00PM Vocations Church Renovation Donors All Souls † Sunday October 19 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon Amparo Padilla † Rosario Luna † Pablo Gonzalez † Monday October 20 6:30 AM Giuse Maria † Tuesday October 21 6:30 AM Church Renovation Donors Wednesday October 22 6:30 AM Church Renovation Donors TODO PERTENECE A DIOS La primera lectura del profeta Isaías tiene que ver con el rey persa Ciro, al que Dios llama “elegido”. Ciro merece este título ya que acabó con la cautividad de los judíos en Babilonia. No obstante, Jesús nos recuerda que fue Dios quien dio a Ciro su poder. Quizás sea un gran rey pero, “Yo soy el Señor, y no hay otro igual”, Dios dice (Isaías 45:5). El Evangelio de hoy también está relacionado con el poder mundano. En el pasaje de Mateo vemos como los fariseos intentan con artimañas que Jesús hable mal del emperador. Su conocida respuesta es la perfecta réplica. Al igual que los reyes de la antigüedad, el César debe serrespetado dada su posición pero todo pertenece a Dios. En la segunda lectura, Pablo da las gracias por todoslos que son fieles a Jesucristo y su Evangelio. También élnos recuerda que nuestra llamada y el poder de ser fielesprovienen de Dios. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Thursday October 23 6:30 AM 6:30 PM Church Renovation Donors All Souls † Friday October 24 6:30 AM Church Renovation Donors Saturday October 25 7:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00PM Vocations Nellie A. Vernei All Souls † Mass Intentions Mass intentions request will only be taken in the office a week in advance if space is available. Only one intention per Mass. Please submit the request in the office. Twenty–ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 19, 2014 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 1819; Lk 12:49-53 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Please Pray : Ministerios de la Parroquia Guadalupanos Folklorico Rosarios Hora Santa [email protected] [email protected] Martes a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 pm Familias Unidas Grupo de Oracion Todos los Miercoles 7:00 pm Crecimiento en la Fe Viernes 7:00 pm Salon Parroqioal Julio Perez (310) 916-5001 Liturgy Coordinator Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Communion to the Sick Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Danita Mallett Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637 Altar Servers Sacristy Martha Craft Sacristan Committee Altar Decoration Fr. Sang & Committee (†) Remember those who have been called from this life especially: Samuel Anaya Please call the office if you would like to be added to the list of prayers for the bulletin. (Tuesday’s of the week are the cut off day of every week for bulletin) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR CALENDARIO DE EDUCATION RELIGIOSA Español Clases los Sabado’s de 8am—10am Octubre 18– Clase Regular Octubre 25– Clase Regular Religious Education Saturday Mornings Ramon Nunez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Hung Tran (Vietnamese) Youth Confirmation Monday Night (6:30pm - 8:30pm) David Sevilla (310) 323-0030 Pastoral Council Finance Committee Fred Purifoy (310) 344-8283 Eddie Rodriguez (310) 516-9659 English Classes on Saturday from 10:45am -12:45pm October 18– Regular Class October 25– Regular Class CONFIRMATION YOUTH PROGRAM Classes are on Monday’s from 6:30pm to 8:30pm October 20 – Year 1 Class October 27– Year 2 Class Requiem Mass For Children Lost to Miscarriage and Stillbirth October 25, 2014 10:00 AM St. Therese Catholic Church Alhambra, 91801 Whether you and your family have suffered the loss recently or long ago, please join us for this special Mass where we will honor your family members that have been lost to miscarriage and still birth. For more information call: Catherine Contreras 213.435.3942 Katrina Crow 626.733.2297 Light refreshments will be provided in the church hall after the Mass. OCTOBER, the MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY Soon it will be that time when we are reminded of the importance of uniting our prayers with the Mother of God and conforming ourselves to Christ as revealed in the mysteries of His life. We grow in our appreciation of Christ through meditating on these mysteries. We do, however, need to be careful that our prayer does not become wordy and mechanical. Pope Paul VI said “Without contemplation, the Rosary is a body without a soul.” therosary3.com is a scriptural Rosary. Whether you are already in the habit of praying the Rosary and want to renew the spirit of your prayer, or whether you are new to the Rosary and want to learn how to quieten your mind and heart, therosary3.com will help you enter more deeply into the Mysteries of Christ. Come then, come to a quiet place within … visit therosary3.com. Twenty–ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 19, 2014 Maria Regina School SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT CHURCH RENOVATION MASSES IN THE PARISH HALL September 23rd – November 13th English: 2014-2015 School Year! TK– 8th Grade ( TK must be 4-year olds by September 1st) “Building Educational Blocks ~ One Year at a Time!” 13510 South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA. 90249* 310) 327-9133* Fax (310) 327-2636* Website www.mregina.org * [email protected] Saturday: Sunday: 7:00AM & 5:30 PM 8:00AM & 10:00 AM Español: Domingo: 12:00 PM (medio dia) Vietnamese: Thursday: 6:30 PM Saturday: 7:00PM Together in Mission 2014 We encourage all the families that pledge for the Together in Mission 2014. Please make the payments to complete your pledge for this year. We also want to thank all those families that have completed their pledges. Our Maria Regina parish community has pledged $36,561.00 and we have paid $32,298.00. Together we can make a difference. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 AM (changed) Red Mass for Members of the Legal Community The St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles ("STMSLA"), invites you and your guests to the 32nd Annual Red Mass on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and to a hosted reception following Mass. All lawyers, judicial and public officials, and others interested in the law are invited. TV AND ONLINE MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND You can help save babies' lives! The Pregnancy Help Center is looking for volunteers to serve as client advocates, client services assistants, nurses, receptionists, and a baby bottle coordinator (Sept.-Nov.) You will also be providing other assistance to women facing unplanned pregnancies. We are a life-affirming, licensed medical clinic. You do not need experience, just a passion for helping women and their pre-born children. Training sessions coming soon! Contact us at 310-320-8976 for details. Do you know someone unable to get to church because of illness, frailty, or other struggles? For the homebound, "My Sunday Mass on KDOC channel 56 at 9:00 a.m. provides spiritual comfort and hope. To see the Mass online, visit www.MySundayMass.org. (For Catholics who can get to church, TV or online Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation.) The Pregnancy Help Center If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of abortion, help is available at 866-272-2435. in Torrance is looking for Client Advocates (lay counselors) and Nurse volunteers. We will be having volunteer training coming up on October 25. If you are interested and would like more information, contact Mary at (310) 320-8976 Si tu o sabes de alguien esta suffriendo efectos de aborción, hay ayuda udstedes pueden comunicarser al 562-237-3050 Galleria School Rewards Join the galleria e-Club program by logging on to www.southbaygalleria.com and click on the Galleria e-Club link to register. Schools receive 250 bonus points for each application completely filled out (limit 1 per ) Give credit to our school by putting the school’s name in the “Areas of interest” portion of the application. E-Club provides you with advance notice of sales, events and promotions plus exclusive Galleria School Rewards bonus point’s opportunities! Points are available to New e-Club Members only. Twenty–ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 19, 2014