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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Second 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
January 17, 2016
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00 pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 3:00 pm
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.
January 17, 2016
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Living Faith published by Creative Communications for the Parish and wanted to share it with you.
A MOTHER KNOWS
… the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
… His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:3, 5
A major concern for anyone planning a celebration for a large crowd is not simply selecting the food and drink but ensuring that there is more than enough on hand for those
invited.
Possibly in this scene from the wedding in Cana, the hosts were blissfully unaware that
the wine was running low.
But clearly Mary, the mother of Jesus, was both attentive to her surroundings and
aware of what was unfolding.
In her desire to spare the hosts any embarrassment, she discreetly approached Jesus
with a four-word summary of an impending social catastrophe.
With that same thoughtful discretion, she whispered an admonition to the servers to listen to Jesus and to follow his lead.
In our lives, as well, Mary senses what is lacking and turns to us with a gentle directive
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS
ONE LIFE, ONE LIGHT
REQUIEM FOR THE
UNBORN
SATURDAY, JANUARY
23 ~ 5PM
CATHEDRAL OF OUR
LADY
9DAYSFORLIFE.COM
Thank you so very much for all your Christmas
gifts for us priests. We really appreciate the
thought, the precious time, and your generosity.
Father Joseph and Father Pako
From the Servant’s Heart
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World Marriage Sunday
Today, we honor, celebrate, and pray for all the married couples celebrating anniversaries. Thank you for showing God's
faithful love for us through your marriage. It's not easy! May the
Divine Mercy continue to be alive in your sacred union. As one
put it: "Marriage is a union of two great forgivers."
Roe v Wade 43rd Anniversary
The Supreme Court legalized abortion on January 22, 1973.
A very sad day in our great America. In response to this tragic
day, OneLife LA invites you to a "Pro-Life Rally" on Sat., Jan 23
from 12 pm to 4 pm at La Placita/Olvera St. with Archbishop
Jose Gomez leading the rally. This will be concluded with the
"Requiem Mass for the Unborn" at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral at 5 pm. Please visit OneLifeLA.org for complete info.
Listen and Be Nourished!
We need a "refill" every now and then to be nourished. Listening to "iHeart Radio" will give us that "refill" we need for spiritual nourishment in a variety of ways. We are also blessed to
have Patti Sharpe as our iHeart Radio ambassador to help us
promote this beautiful Catholic radio station. Thank you so
much, Patti!
Sorry
I apologize because haven't yet put up the images of The
Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Guadalupe as promised. I promise you we are working on this. "Please have mercy on me,
Divine Mercy."
Sharpen the Saw!
We need to stay relevant through continuing education. We
will have our annual LA Religious Education Congress from
February 25 to 28. It's a weekend of learning and deepening
our knowledge about our faith. "We cannot give what we don't
have." Please visit RECongress.org for more info!
Confirmation Teens' Retreat
Our confirmation teen candidates are in Santa Barbara this
weekend on a retreat. Let us pray that they will be open to the
promptings of the Holy Spirit. Also pray for Dan Rodriguez and
his team of teachers and volunteers who accompany and guide
our young people. We are deeply blessed for their dedicated
service as they inspire them, teach them, and journey with
them.
Maraming Salamat! (Tagalog for "Thank You!")
Big thanks to Rachael Lorenzetti for singing for us for the
last nine years. She will always be "The Song Bird and the
Mariah Carey of OLPH." We wish you all the best for your future
plans.
Finally, always and forever grateful to a great American
hero, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom we honor and celebrate
tomorrow, January 18. He will always be a key figure in the Civil
Rights Movement. To him we owe the freedom and equality we
all enjoy today. Enjoy your "MLK Holiday!"
God bless you all!
"We exist to assist."
(Mary Elizabeth Cruz, 9 yrs. old)
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
January 17, 2016
OLPH WOMEN’S GUILD
GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, January 20 ~ 10:00 am
OLPH School Auditorium
Luncheon and Guest Speaker: Kay Murdy
All women are invited to join us
as we welcome our guest speaker,
author, Kay Murdy. Mrs. Murdy's
topic will be "Joyful Mysteries of
the Rosary, Guideline for our Daily
Lives". Mrs. Murdy's most recent
book, "Song of the Dove," will be
available for purchase after the
meeting.
A delicious lunch will be served and the
usual donation of $10 would be appreciated. RSVP with Paula at (562) 923-3518.
SCOUT MASS
Saturday, February 6 ~ 5:00 pm
We are preparing to have a special Mass
honoring Boy and Girl Scouts in our community. It will be on Saturday, February 6 at 5:00
pm.
If you are a Scout Leader for a
group of scouts (boys or girls)
AND if you have a scout that would
be willing to lector, please contact
Julie Bosdachin at (562) 923-3246
ext. 211 to let us know how many
youths to expect.
JUST FOR FUN
Catholic Co-ed Softball Players
Wanted!
Greater South Bay Catholic Co-ed
Adult (Ages 18+) Softball League seeks
players for their exciting 2016 Season!
Games are played on Sunday afternoons from
February through June in Torrance.
Singles & Couples welcome
(female players especially needed)!
If interested, please contact ASAP:
Fred Lawler, League Commissioner
(310) 504-0271 or [email protected]
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FAITH BUILDING
LIVE THE TRUTH
Luke 4:21-30
From the time God promised a Messiah, His people
imagined a triumphant king
with extraordinary abilities
who would defeat Israel’s
enemies.
They didn’t expect someone ordinary, or even familiar, like Jesus.
Still, His friends and neighbors had heard
reports about His amazing deeds and were excited when He read Isaiah’s prophecy about the
Messiah and announced its fulfillment in Him.
All of that changed when they heard the
tough message Jesus had for the children of
Israel.
They wanted a comforting message from
Him, not one that reminded of how often they
failed God.
And when Jesus mentioned God’s grace to
the Gentiles, a people they thought were inferior to themselves, they became angry and
threw Him out.
They forfeited His blessings because they
rejected his word.
There is no substitute for the truth, even
when it is hard to hear.
Turning our backs on the truth will close
the doors to the kingdom to us.
For a follower of Jesus, living the truth of the
Gospel is the only way to fully enjoy God’s
blessings and grace.
Growing in Faith, January 2016, Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media,
LLC
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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KIDS CORNER
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Jesus, Mary and the disciples were
attending a wedding when they ran
out of wine.
John 2:1-11
HOW DO PARENTS HANDLE
AN ADMISSION OF ABUSE?
No parent wants their children to suffer from
abuse of any kind. However, if a child discloses
any instance of abuse, how you handle this information is critical to their well-being. One of
the most important things you can do when a
child discloses their abuse is not over react, despite the strong and often overwhelming emotions of anger that you are experiencing at that
moment. Be certain that you show the child
great love and concern through calm, reflective
words of understanding and compassion.
For a copy of the Virtus® article “After Abuse
is Disclosed” and more tips on how to handle
abuse disclosures email jvienna@la archdiocese.org.
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
STEWARDSHIP
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can
take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing,
we will be content with that. 1 Tim 6:6-8
Collection for Weekend of January 10, 2016
HOLY HUMOR
Sunday Regular Collection
School Support
Capital Improvements
$17,936
$55
$3,000
LABOR COSTS
A man having lunch at a Chinese restaurant
noticed that the table had been set with forks,
not chopsticks. He asked why. The waiter said
"Chopsticks are provided only on request."
"But," the man countered, "if you gave your
patrons chopsticks, you wouldn't have
to pay someone to wash all the forks."
"True," the waiter shot back, "but we
would have to hire three more people
to clean up the mess."
Cybersalt.org
PAPAL INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
General Intention: that sincere dialogue
among men and women of different
faiths may produce the fruits of peace
and justice.
Missionary Intention: that by means of
dialogue and fraternal charity and with
the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians
may overcome divisions.
17 de enero, 2016
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Living Faith publicada por Creative Communications for the
Parish y quiero compartirla con ustedes.
UNA MADRE SABE
... la madre de Jesús dijo, "no tienen vino."
… Su madre dijo a los servidores, "hagan
lo que él les diga". Juan 2:3, 5
Una preocupación importante para todo aquel que desee una celebración para
una gran multitud no es simplemente seleccionar los alimentos y bebidas sino
asegurase de que hay lo suficiente para todos los invitados.
Posiblemente en esta escena de la boda en Cana, los anfitriones estaban felices
sin saber que el vino se estaba agotando.
Pero María, la madre de Jesús, estaba claramente atenta a lo que pasaba a su
alrededor y consciente de lo que se estaba desarrollando.
En su deseo por evitar cualquier vergüenza a los novios, ella discretamente se
acercó a Jesús y le dijo lo que estaba pasando para evitar una inminente catástrofe
social.
Con ese mismo criterio reflexivo, susurró una admonición a los servidores para
que escucharan a Jesús y siguieran su ejemplo.
Así, en nuestras vidas, María siente lo que nos falta y vuelve a nosotros y nos
indica suavemente "Hagan lo que él les diga".
Muchas gracias por todos sus regalos de
Navidad para nosotros los sacerdotes.
Nosotros realmente apreciamos sus
pensamientos, su tiempo y su generosidad.
Padre Joseph y Padre Pako
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
¿CÓMO MANEJAN LOS PADRES DE
FAMILIA LA ADMISIÓN DEL ABUSO?
Ningún padre de familia quiere que sus hijos
sufran algún tipo de abuso. Sin embargo, si un
niño revela cualquier forma de abuso, la forma
como usted maneje esa información es
importante para su bienestar. Una de las cosas
más importantes que usted puede hacer
cuando un niño revela su abuso es no
reaccionar con excesos, aunque tenga
emociones de enojo fuertes y abrumadoras que
usted esté experimentando en ese momento.
Asegúrese de mostrar a su hijo o hija gran amor
y preocupación a través de palabras calmadas
y reflexivas, de entendimiento y compasión.
Para una copia del artículo de Virtus® “After
Abuse is Disclosed” (Después que se revela el
abuso) y más consejos sobre cómo manejar la
revelación de un abuso, envíe un correo
electrónico a [email protected].
10 de febrero
La cenizas
serán
distribuidas
solamente
durante estos
servicios.
12:10 pm Liturgia* bilingual
4:00 pm Liturgia* bilingual
5:00 pm Liturgia* (E)
6:00 pm Liturgia* (E)
7:00 pm Liturgia* (Sp)
8:00 pm Liturgia* (Sp)
* La Liturgia Consiste de la Antífona de
Entrada, Oración, Colecta, una Lectura,
Salmo, Evangelio, Homilía, Colecta,
CENIZAS, Responsorio, Padre Nuestro,
Bendición Final y Despedida.
El Servicio dura aproximadamente 30
minutos.
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DOMINGO DE CUNA, 24 DE ENERO
El objetivo del Centro LivingHelp en
Downey es ayudar a mujeres que
pueden estar en una crisis de
embarazo ayudándoles en sus necesidades
físicas, emocionales y espirituales. Se
ofrecen pruebas de embarazo gratis.
Las provisiones para bebés se están
acabando. Habrá una cuna de niños en el
nicho de la iglesia para sus donaciones.
HORARIO DE OFICINA DE
LIVINGHELP:
Martes - viernes
a:
Se necesit & 6,
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
maños 5
562-923-HELP
pañales-ta
, loción,
Livinghelpcenter.org
biberones
orros,
champú, g
s,
, chupone
calcetines
niños
tazas para
ESCUELA OLPH EXPOSICIÓN
Sábado, 30 de enero ~ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
o
Viernes, 12 de febrero* ~ 9am - 11am
(*RSVP necesario)
¿Has considerado una educación
católica para su hijo?
Esta invitación está abierta a
todos los padres
especialmente a los padres
esperando bebé y los padres
de niños de edad
preescolar.
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Rev. Francisco G. Adame
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
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
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
January 17, 2016
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 16
5:00 pm
Mr & Mr Norman Lugibihl (RIP)
Sunday, January 17
6:30 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
8:00 am
Joseph Ramirez (RIP)
9:30 am
Darryl Ducharme (RIP)
11:30 am Erasmo Meza (RIP)
1:30 pm
Cesar Leon (RIP)
5:00 pm
Dionisio Saliendra Jr (RIP)
7:00 pm
Esther Uva (RIP)
Monday, January 18
8:15 am
Gustavo Triay (RIP)
Tuesday, January 19
8:15 am
Encarnacion Acharte (RIP)
Wednesday, January 20
8:15 am
Victor Montoya (RIP)
Thursday, January 21
8:15 am
Alma A. Studley RIP)
Friday, January 22
8:30 am
Mark Blackburn (RIP)
Saturday, January 23
5:00 pm
John Romero (RIP)
Sunday, January 24
6:30 am
Jean Weber (RIP)
8:00 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
9:30 am
Deacon Gregory Galloway (RIP)
11:30 am Jose Reyna (RIP)
1:30 pm
Carmela Bulnes (RIP)
5:00 pm
Mark Blackburn (RIP)
7:00 pm
Miguel Gil (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity,
and those in need of our prayers.
For those who have gone before us,
Life has changed, not ended.
 Montserrat Casal
 Esperanza Lopez
 Mati Perez
 Amalia Salas
 Gilbert Salas
 Marge Hughes
 Laura James
 Mario Rodolfo Chong
 Rodolfo Chong
 Phyllis Hogue
 Maria Estevez
 Sharon Bishop
 Georgia Froberg
 Frank Avila
 Cay Evans
 Myrna Ganske
 Guadalupe Gomez
 Edward Moya
 Nelsa Martinez
 Terry Lambros
 Esther Heckman
 Juan M Perez
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
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
[email protected]
Secretary:
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
382-3360
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
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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BASSINET SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
The purpose of LivingHelp Clinic, located
across the street from OLPH, is to help
women who may be in a crisis pregnancy by
addressing their physical, emotional and
spiritual needs. Free pregnancy tests are
offered. Couples who chose life are often in
need of basic necessities for their child. So
once again we ask for your kind support.
Baby supplies
are running low.
Please
place
your donations in
the
bas si ne t
(located in the
:
alcove of the church).
Items needed
s5
diapers- size
CENTER OPEN:
,
& 6, bottles
Tuesday - Friday
,
wipes, lotion
s,
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
shampoo, cap
iers,
562-923-HELP
socks, pacif
Livinghelpcenter.org
sippy cups
February 10
Ashes will only
be distributed
during these
services
listed.
6:30 am Mass (E)
8:30 am Mass with school (E)
12:10 pm LOW* bilingual
4:00 pm LOW* bilingual
5:00 pm LOW* (E)
6:00 pm LOW* (E)
7:00 pm LOW* (Sp)
8:00 pm LOW* (Sp)
* LOW (Liturgy of the Word)
Consists of the Gathering Song, Opening
Prayer, one Reading, sung Responsorial
Psalm, Gospel, Homily, Collection, ASHES,
Prayer of the Faithful, Our Father, Final
Blessing and Dismissal.
Service will last approximately 30 minutes.
January 17, 2016
January 30 - February 6
What is National
Catholic Schools Week?
National Catholic Schools
Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
The theme for the National Catholic Schools
Week 2016 is “Catholic Schools: Communities
of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”
This logo features a swirl of color interacting
around a cross, which is at the center of all
Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors
and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life
that are present in our Catholic schools.
Catholic Schools Week will begin on Saturday, January 30 with a kick-off Mass at 5pm and
open house following the Mass (see below).
OLPH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Sat., Jan. 30 ~ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
or
Fri., Feb. 12 ~ 9 am - 11 am (RSVP required)
Have you ever considered a Catholic
Education for your child? Please
accept our invitation to the
OLPH School Open House.
This invitation is open to all
parents, especially expecting parents and/or parents of
pre-schoolers.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
In observance of
Martin Luther King
Jr. Day the Rectory
will be closed. Mass
will be at 8:15 am
and the church will be closed after Mass.