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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday:
ENGLISH 6:30 am, 8:00 am,
* 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
ESPAÑOL * 1:30 pm, * 7:00 pm
* Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday: 8:15 am Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm (Vigil)
Week Days:
Morning Prayer: 7:55 am
Morning Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 am
Rosary recited after the Morning Mass
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday (bilingual): 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
1st and 2nd Sunday of Month (bilingual):
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
September 13, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00pm
Sunday:
8:30am - 6:30pm
10727 So. Downey Ave.
Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
Fax (562) 862-7020
Email: [email protected]
www.olphdowney.org
Information and requirements about
Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the
Sick, and Quinceañeras, see page 8.
September 13, 2015
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Bringing Home the Word published by Ligouri Publications and wanted to share it
with you.
TURNING LOOSE WHAT WE THINK IS IMPORTANT
Anyone else dislike difficult conversations?
I’m just not a fan. Every so often my husband and I sit at the kitchen table and talk about money, scheduling issues, or children’s discipline. While these marriage-business meetings aren’t the worst things in the
world, I’d much rather we were out on a date or watching TV than discussing serious and sometimes contentious topics. As necessary as these meetings are to a successful and communicative union, I’d prefer to avoid
them altogether.
Perhaps that is why I identify so strongly with Peter in today’s Gospel. When Jesus initiates the difficult
conversation about His own suffering and death, Peter doesn’t want to hear it.
He loves Jesus and can’t possibly imagine Him suffering and dying. So of course he protests – but as we
know Jesus will have none of it. He harshly rebukes Peter, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human
beings do.”
Human beings hold tightly to life and avoid suffering and pain. But Jesus reveals God’s outlook on the
matter – that those who lose their lives for God’s sake will save them. To “lose” our lives begins with turning
“loose” what we think is important. Releasing our firm hold on money, career plans, certainties, independence, and even actual physical life will actually open us to the deeper new life – including eternal life – God
promises.
It’s no easy task. It’s like engaging in a difficult conversation. But God patiently waits for us to sit down at
the table, ready to help us lose our lives just a little more each day.
Question for Reflection:
What in your life have you lost for Jesus’ sake? Are there any other areas that you can turn loose?
From the Heart

Blue Mass - Thank you very much for joining us in celebrating our Blue mass. We were also deeply blessed to have
with us our city officials, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. Thank you, Mrs. Aguilar and our school for
joining us and serving in the mass. We enjoyed your awesome presentation by the Drum Corp (trained by Mr. Brian
Miller) to honor our guests. Thank you to our school parents who served food to our guests, to Rev. Jackson Fong
and his beloved wife, Michelle, of the First Baptist Church, to Rabbi Daniel Mehlman, and to our dear neighbor, Fr.
John Higgins, thank you for gracing our event with your valuable presence.

Prayer for The World Meeting of Families - My dear families, please pray the powerful prayer on page 3 so that every
family will be always united in Jesus. Please pray for all the struggling families.

The OLPH Community is invited to join the novena to San Lorenzo Ruiz on Tuesday, September 15, at 7pm at St.
Dominic Savio Church, 13400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower. Our community will lead the people in praying to this great
Filipino martyr whose feast is on September 28. Part of the prayer will be the Holy Rosary.

A mass in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz will be celebrated also at St. Dominic Savio Church on Saturday, September
19, at 5:30pm.

Please join the Filipino Community in planning for Simbang Gabi on Saturday, September 26, at 6:45pm in the Parish Center.

Let us pray that all of us especially our representatives will speak up for life and say "No" to Assisted Suicide bill. Let
us also pray that refugees from war torn countries will find comfort, safety, and shelter.
Prayers and blessings, Fr. Joseph
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
LITURGY ENHANCEMENTS
As fall begins and as we say goodbye to
summer, it is a good time to make some liturgical enhancements for the fall period of Ordinary
Time. Periodically and seasonally, we enhance
our liturgical life in various ways. This season of
Ordinary Time (September 13 onward), we will
include the following enhancements:
Penitential Rite:
After the Greeting in the beginning of Mass,
the priest leads us in an act of penance, asking
for the forgiveness of sins. We are using, and
will continue to use, the extended Penitential
Rite. This option includes invocations that reflects the Gospel and the theme of the Liturgy.
Service Music:
Four years ago with the advent of the New
Roman Missal, our Gloria and Mass parts (Holy,
Holy; Memorial Acclamation; Lamb of God)
were from the “Mass of Renewal II.” We will
return to this Mass setting (the Yellow Cards)
for the Fall.
Creed:
At every Mass we recite the Creed, whether
the Apostle’s or the longer Nicene Creed. We do
this, first of all, as a personal act of faith: “I believe in One God…” But it is also something that
we share in common with the rest of the faithful. The Creed unites the faithful as One
Church. We will return to reciting the Nicene
Creed all the way until the beginning of Lent.
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GRIEF HEALING JOURNEY
Duration:
When:
Where:
Time:
6 weeks
Wednesday, September 23
OLPH Parish Center
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Sessions are designed to help a person
move from the darkness of grief into the light of
a new beginning with renewed hope.
Sessions will include an explanation of the
stages of grief with prayer, scripture readings,
and confidential sharing.
For information and/or
reservations, please call
Olivia Denisac at the
Rectory 562) 923-3246
ext. 204.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
Philadelphia ~ September 22-27
Did you know? The World Meeting of Families
event was established by Pope St. John Paul II
in 1994. It is held every three years in cities
across the world.
2015 is the first time it will be in the United
States. Its goals are (1) to strengthen family
bonds and (2) to give witness to the fundamental role of the family in society.
World Meeting of Families Prayer
God and Father of us all,
in Jesus, your Son and our Savior,
you have made us your sons and daughters
in the family of the Church.
May your grace and love help our families
in every part of the world be united to one another
in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family,
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer
and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Learn more at WorldMeeting2015.org
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SAN PEDRO REGIONAL CONGRESS
Saturday, October 3
St. Joseph High School
5825 N. Woodruff Ave.,
Lakewood, 90713
8am - $30
Online registration at:
http://store.la-archdiocese.org/san-pedroregional-congress-2015
“SOWING THE SEED OF FAITH”
Saturday, September 19
Call to Worship: 9:30 AM
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Principal Celebrant:
Archbishop José H. Gomez
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will
celebrate the vibrant and diverse
Ethnic Communities of Los Angeles
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
Retreat weekend for Healing
after Abortion
October 9-11 ~ Duarte, CA
Cost: $215/person
Rachel's Vineyard retreat is for men and
women struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion and designed to help participants work through repressed grief and anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting and come
to acceptance, healing, and hope for the future.
All inquiries and registrations are confidential.
For registration or more information, please call:
866-2-RACHEL (866-272-2435).
www.rachelsvineyard.org
OLPH WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING
Wednesday, September 16
10am ~ OLPH Parish Center
$10 donation (lunch and bingo)
All women are invited to attend our popular
salad luncheon and to play a few games of
bingo provided by the Guild Board Members.
This is our first meeting after the summer
break and will be a great time to visit with
friends.
We look forward to seeing you. Wednesday
is street cleaning day on Downey Ave. Parking
is available on both the north and south parking
lots of the school.
FAMILY CORNER
BE RUTHLESS WITH SIN
Mark 9:38-48
The disciples were jealous of an unfamiliar
man who healed in Jesus’ name. It seemed that
they were more concerned about losing the
spotlight than in healing. Yet, we do the same
thing when we refuse to participate in good
works because the people are unfamiliar, those
in charge don’t do things the way we’d like, or
we fear our efforts won’t get recognized. Competitiveness and ego have no place in the Christian community.
Jesus was very clear; we must be ruthless
in removing sin from our lives. Giving up a relationship, job, or habit that keeps us from God
may seem just a painful as cutting off a hand,
but the consequences of our choices last forever.
Being lukewarm toward Jesus is not possible. “For whoever is not against us is for us.”
Not all of Jesus’ followers resemble each other
or belong to the same groups. But all who are
on Jesus’ side have the same goal to build up
the kingdom of God. Our differences should
never interfere with the work of the kingdom.
Growing in Faith, September 2015, Success Publishing & Media, LLC
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
KIDS CORNER
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Peter’s Confession of Christ
KNOW ALL THE ACCESS ROUTES TO
YOUR CHILDREN’S SCHOOL IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY
But who do you
say that I am?
Peter said to him in reply,
“You are the Christ.”
Mark 8:29
You are the Christ!
1
2
5
6
7
Prophets
People
DOWN
1. Others thought
Jesus was ________.
2. “If anyone would
come after me, he
must take up his ____
and follow me.”
3. _______ answered,
“You are the Christ.”
5. “What about ____?”
Jesus asked, “Who do
____ say I am?”
Three
John
“Back-to-school does not have to mean back
-to-worrying. Though safety inside school is ultimately the responsibility of the principal and
school staff, parents can take a few basic steps
to ensure a safe school experience.”
Know travel routes to and from the school.
Make sure you and your child know both primary and alternate routes. In an emergency,
roads can be blocked and it's important to have
a backup plan.
3
4
ACROSS
3. Jesus asked his
disciples, “Who do
____ say that I am?”
4. Jesus told his
disciples that he would
be killed and rise
again in ______ days.
6. Some people
thought Jesus was
______ the Baptist.
7. Still others though
Jesus was one of the
______.
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For more information, please visit http://
www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/
parent-teacher-partnerships/6-rules-schoolsafety
STEWARDSHIP
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or
store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds
them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Matt 6:26
Collection for Weekend of September 6, 2015
# of envelopes
Electronic
You
Cross
Peter
Elijah
408
58
Sunday Regular Collection
School Support
Capital Improvements
$14,951
$769
$3,000
HOLY HUMOR
Is it just me or
did mom seem
a little too
happy about
the first day of
school?
STAY TUNED
Are you civilly married only? And would like to
be married in the Church? And have your
marriage recognized by the Church?
For couples who are civilly married, we are
beginning a wedding preparation program for
you to have your union Convalidated (blessed)
in the Catholic Church in a group atmosphere.
More information is coming.
Vigésimocuatro Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Bringing Home the Word publicada por Ligouri Publications y quiero
compartirla con ustedes.
Soltar lo que creemos que es importante
¿A todos nos disgustan las conversaciones difíciles?
No soy un fanático. Muy a menudo mi esposo y yo nos sentamos a la mesa en la cocina para
hablar de dinero, calendarizar nuestras agendas o de la disciplina de los niños. Mientras que estas
reuniones de negocios y matrimonio no son las peores cosas en el mundo, preferiría estar
divirtiéndonos en algún lugar o ver la televisión en vez de discutir temas serios y a veces
contenciosos. Por necesario que estas reuniones sean para una unión exitosa y comunicativa,
preferiría evitarlas.
Tal vez por eso me identifico fuertemente con Pedro en el Evangelio de hoy. Cuando Jesús inicia
la difícil conversación sobre su propio sufrimiento y muerte, Pedro no quiere oírlo.
Pues el ama a Jesús y no puede imaginarse verlo sufrir y morir. Por supuesto el protesta, pero
como sabemos Jesús no fue disuadido. Es más Él reprende duramente a Pedro, "Tú estás pensando
no como Dios, sino como lo hacen los seres humanos."
Los seres humanos se aferran firmemente a la vida y evitan el dolor y el sufrimiento. Pero Jesús
revela la perspectiva de Dios en la materia – quienes pierden su vida por amor a Dios se salvarán.
“Perder” nuestras vidas comienza con "soltar" lo que creemos que es importante. Soltar nuestro
firme control sobre el dinero, planes de una profesión, certezas, independencia y aún nuestra vida
física actual nos abre a una profunda nueva vida – incluyendo la vida eterna, Dios lo promete.
No es una tarea fácil. Es como participar en una conversación difícil. Pero Dios pacientemente
nos espera que nos sentemos a la mesa, listo para ayudarnos a perder nuestras vidas un poco más
cada día.
PREGUNTA PARA REFLEXIONAR:
¿Qué has perdido en tu vida por causa de Jesús?
¿Hay otras áreas que tu puedas soltar?
13 de septiembre, 2015
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
Conozca todas las rutas de acceso a la escuela
para casos de emergencia
“El regreso a la escuela no tiene que significar
regreso a la preocupación. Aunque la seguridad
adentro de la escuela es finalmente la
responsabilidad del director y del personal de la
escuela, los padres de familia pueden tomar unos
pocos pasos básicos para asegurar una experiencia
escolar segura”.
Conozca rutas de viaje desde y hacia la escuela.
Asegúrese de que usted y su hijo/a conozca las ruta
principal y la alternativa. En una emergencia, las
calles pueden estar bloqueadas y es importante
tener un plan de respaldo.
Para más información, por favor visite http://
www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/
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CONGRESO REGIONAL ANUAL
St. Joseph High School
5825 N. Woodruff Ave.,
Lakewood, 90713
Sábado, 3 de octubre
8am - $30
Este evento anual de un
día ofrece oportunidades a
los
participantes
para
crecer en su conocimiento
de
la
fe
católica,
profundizar en su espiritualidad, aumentar sus
habilidades catequéticas, litúrgicas, y liderazgo,
y para ser motivados por una variedad de
temas y conferencistas. ¡Hay algo para todos!
Inscríbase Online:
http://store.la-archdiocese.org/san-pedroregional-congress-2015
REALCES DE LITURGIA
Comienza el otoño y como decimos adiós al
verano, es un momento bueno para hacer algunos
realces litúrgicos durante el tiempo ordinario del
otoño. Periódica y estacionalmente, aumentamos
nuestra vida litúrgica de varias maneras. Esta
temporada del tiempo ordinario (13 de septiembre
hacia adelante), se incluyen los siguientes realces:
RITO PENITENTIAL:
El saludo al comienzo de la Misa, el sacerdote
que nos conduce en un acto de penitencia, pidiendo
el perdón de los pecados. Está utilizando y
continuará con el rito penitencial extendido. Esta
opción incluye invocaciones que reflejan el Evangelio
y el tema de la liturgia.
MUSICA:
Hace cuatro años con el advenimiento de las
nuevas partes del Misal Romano, nuestro Gloria y
partes de la misa (Santo, Santo; Aclamación del
Memorial; Cordero de Dios) eran de la "Misa de
renovación II". Volveremos a esta configuración de
la misa (las tarjetas amarillas).
CREDO:
En cada Misa que recitamos el credo, ya sea el
de los apóstoles o el de Nicea. Hacemos esto, en
primer lugar, como un acto personal de fe: "Creo en
Dios..." Pero también es algo que compartimos en
común con el resto de los fieles. El credo une a los
fieles como una iglesia. Volvemos a recitar el credo
de Nicea hasta el comienzo de la Cuaresma.
SEMBRANDO LA SEMILLA DE FE
Sábado, 19 de septiembre
Llamada a Adorar: 9:30 AM
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles
555 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Celebrante Principal:
Arzobispo José H. Gómez
La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles celebrará
a las vibrantes y diversas Comunidades Étnicas
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
CONSEJERO
MESA DIRECTIVA
Diácono Carlos Origel
Coordinadora:
Sub-Coordinador:
Secretaria:
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
GRUPO DE JOVENES
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
923-3246 ext. 202
Teresa Morales
Zulma Mancia
Lourdes Ceja
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Maria Bertieri
Alejandra Rivera
Aaron Lugo
Rosa Bulnes
Higinio y Olimpia Cosio
Miguel y Teresa Vela
Maria Paredes
923-8294
382-3077
806-9823
417-6624
923-6839
879-9516
397-6444
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, September 12
5:00 pm
Alana Sauerwein (RIP)
Sunday, September 13
6:30 am
Luzviminda Lopez (RIP)
8:00 am
Bill Rider
9:30 am
Lavonne Hutchins (RIP)
11:30 am Anna D’Ambrosio (RIP)
1:30 pm
Dolores Flores
5:00 pm
Esther Viruette (RIP)
7:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Monday, September 14
8:15 am
Leandro Gomez
Tuesday, September 15
8:15 am
Erasmo Meza (RIP)
Wednesday, September 16
8:30 am
Paul Sundeen (RIP)
Thursday, September 17
8:15 am
Jesus Amezcua (RIP)
Friday, September 18
8:15 am
Maria Saavedra (RIP)
Saturday, September 19
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Sunday, September 20
6:30 am
Theresa Silva Sundeen (RIP)
8:00 am
Consuelo Patallinghug (RIP)
9:30 am
Frank Szechy (RIP)
11:30 am Matthew Mancia
1:30 pm
Gerardo Acevedo (RIP)
5:00 pm
Teresa Roco
7:00 pm
Isidro Rangel Garcia (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness,
infirmity, and those in need of our
prayers.
 Silvia Flores
 Norma Muñoz
 Dan Lyon Jr
 Anissa Ramirez
 Juanita Muñoz
 Maria Andrade
 Ray Hoino
For those who have gone before
us, Life has changed, not ended.
 Frank Hernandez
 Arnold Ramirez
 Neno Ramos
 Roberto Navarrete
 Cesar Leon
 Eileen Delis
Lord, hear our prayers.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families. We ask this in the name
of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Cuban Mass
Saturday, September 19 ~ 5:30 p.m. Vigil
St. Bruno Church 15740 Citrustree Rd, Whittier
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Rev. Celso Marquez, MSpS
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
[email protected]
Secretary:
Maria Ariza - ext. 201
[email protected]
Bulletin Editor:
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 [email protected]
Family Life Director:
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Liturgy Coordinator:
Julie Bosdachin - ext. 211 [email protected]
Development/Facility:
Hector Perez - ext. 220
Director of Music:
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Pastoral Council:
Chair: John Saavedra
Co-Chair:Nancy Egizii
Finance Council:
Chair: Ray Brown
Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Regional Vocations Director:
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268
[email protected]
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Sunday Coordinator:
Sara Ponce
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan [email protected]
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey
562-869-9969
Principal:
Gina Aguilar
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Armida Lugo
715-6142
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Knights of Columbus
John Kirschner
923-1932
Little Rock Bible Study
Richard Ching
927-0437
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Sunday Scriptures Study
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Respect Life Committee
Linda Malme
869-6491
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHOIR RESUMES SINGING AT THE
9:30 AM MASS - SEPTEMBER 20
Choir sings at the 9:30 am Mass
from September to June.
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays ~ Carey Center
7 pm - 9 pm
(First rehearsal is September 16)
If you are interested in this fun and
fabulous ministry, please join us on
Wednesdays.
No audition required.
Just a desire to praise God in song.
September 13, 2015
Our children programs are open for registration
throughout the year.
Contact the Religious Education Office
to register at (562) 862-7268
or email at [email protected].
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S ints
SUNDAYS
11AM - 12:30PM
The former “Preschool Program” has been
given a facelift with a new name and time.
The focus of The Little Saints Club is Faith
Formation through playing, praying, crafts, music and snacks. This fun-filled class provides
the children a time to be with others their own
age and learn the Gospel and our Catholic traditions in a way that is age-appropriate.
Club 4-Kids
Grades 3 - 6
Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm
OLPH Women's Retreat
October 16 - 18
Questions or reservations:
Shirley Lawrence, 562 862-4533
Joan Whittaker, 562 923-7464
Vicki Carnevale, 562 928-1247
After celebrating their First Communion,
your child now has a place at the table of the
Lord and new responsibilities in their life as a
Catholic. In this adventure-filled club, children
will learn to own their faith in a new and exciting
way.
LITTLE ROCK BIBLE STUDY
Join us in studying ...
Mondays at 9:15am
Parish Center
Parking available on the
south side of school campus
Questions?:
(562) 382-3360