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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Third 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 24, 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 24, 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.
MANY PARTS, ONE BODY
As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body,
though many, are one body, so also Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
Being a member of an international religious congregation, I have experienced in
a very real way some of the diversity St. Paul speaks of here.
We Sisters of Notre Dame range in age from our 20s to our 90s.
Some of us have white faces.
Others have black faces.
A few (from Papua New Guinea) have tattooed faces.
Some of us wear black veils and habits.
Others wear simple skirts and blouses.
Still others wear saffron-colored saris.
We speak all kinds of languages, honor different customs and serve in all sorts of
ministries.
Yet we are one in our vowed commitment
as Sisters of Notre Dame.
Though diversity is enriching, it can be
challenging.
There’s always the temptation to equate
oneness with uniformity.
How open am I to individuals who are different from me – in my family, neighborhood,
country and Church?
Loving Jesus, help me
to see every individual
as part of
your One Body.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
WHAT IS THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY?
Pope Francis has announced that this year
will be an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, beginning on December 8, with the Solemnity of
Mary’s Immaculate Conception and ending on
November 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
By proclaiming a Holy Year of Mercy, Pope
Francis invites us to be witnesses to mercy, to
meet people’s “real needs” through tangible
acts and works of charity, and to focus on forgiving and loving without measure. The theme
“Merciful like the Father” invites us to reflect on
our all loving and merciful God who Pope Francis reminds us “forgives all” and “forgives always.” The Holy Year of Mercy calls us to experience a true pilgrimage of spiritual conversion, with prayer and sacrifice, in which special
indulgences are available to all who seek them
by visiting the pilgrimage churches in their respective diocese, praying for the Pope, attending confession and receiving the Eucharist.
In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee, or Holy
Year, is a special religious year involving the
forgiveness of sins and universal pardon. The
concept of a Jubilee dates back to the Book of
Leviticus, in which a Jubilee year is mentioned
to occur every fiftieth year in
which slaves and prisoner
would be freed, family debts
would be settled and God’s
mercy would prevail.
We invite you to experience and give the mercy of
Christ in a special way this
year.
The Archdiocese of Los
Angeles has launched a
website for the Year of
Mercy at ww.seekmercy.org
YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE CHURCHES
Several parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
have been designated by Abp. José H Gomez as
Pilgrimage Churches:
St. Dominic Savio - Bellflower
St Mary of the Assumption - Whittier
From the Servant’s Heart
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Life is Sacred
As we remember the tragic 43rd anniversary
of "Roe v Wade" on January 22, let us continue
to treat life as sacred. As a church, let us show
it through deeds. Please join LivingHelp in their
mission to help struggling mothers and their babies in whatever way we can this Bassinet Sunday. You may also send them your donations at
your own time. Please visit livinghelpcenter.org.
"Small things are the big things"
You're probably tired of us reminding you at
the end of the Mass "to help us keep our church
neat and clean" by arranging the books and
pew cards. If you already do that, thank you so
very much! It really helps. Isn't that also a concrete way to live the Gospel of Love for the
sake of the people coming to the next Mass?
"There are no small things!"
Do you read our bulletin?
Silly, right? The fact is, some don't. That includes me! But only sometimes though. It really
does help to keep ourselves informed about
what's going on in our parish. I'd like to thank
Erika Sanchez for a job well done all these
years, putting together our weekly bulletin that
truly informs us, teaches us, encourages us,
unites us, and inspires us.
"Many parts, one body"
The second reading this Sunday from 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 is a very beautiful reminder
for all of us: We cannot do anything by ourselves alone. And I'd like to thank each one of
you. We cannot be a great church without each
one of you sharing your gifts of time, talent, and
treasure. Thank you very much for helping us
serve The People of God.
"We want you!"
One of our priorities in the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles is the promotion of vocation to the
priesthood. That includes vocation to the religious life for men and women. My dear young
men and women, please consider serving in the
vineyard of the Lord as a religious, especially if
you feel Him saying to you, "I want you!" Please
pray daily for more vocations.
"You can complain because roses
have thorns or you can be
grateful because thorn bushes
have roses."
Ziggy (Tom Wilson)
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
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ATTENTION OLPH TEENS
FAITH BUILDING
It is finally time for the 2016 Stations of
the Cross presented by the youth of OLPH.
CELEBRATE LIFE ALL YEAR ROUND
Casting Call and Meeting
Sunday, January 31
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Parish Center
All youth, age 15-20 years are invited.
A parent or legal guardian must attend
this first meeting.
For information contact:
Mike Cornair 562-927-4166
[email protected]
www.teenmedia.org
January is the month during which our
Church celebrates life. This is when we take
time to recognize that we are all reflections of
God and have great value in His eyes from the
moment of conception to a natural
death. Celebrating life means being pro-human every day of the
year.
Befriend a lonely or disabled
person. Spend time with
someone who is often alone.
Take an elderly neighbor grocery shopping or bring her groceries if she is housebound.
Treat an intellectually disabled
friend to a movie. Often these folks are
on shoestring budgets, can feel isolated, and
will appreciate the help and friendship.
Support local food programs. Volunteer to
provide meals to a local food bank or soup
kitchen. Collect canned goods in your church,
neighborhood, work place, or community.
Steward your money. Research the institutions where you spend, save or invest your
money to find out what you are financially supporting. Does your favorite store support causes
that you feel ultimately victimize others or disrespect your faith and beliefs? Stop shopping
there. Does your bank fund organizations you
find offensive? Put your money elsewhere.
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.
Nurture patience. Ignore the crying baby at
Mass. Respond to a sharp word with a kind one
(even when you’re right). Let someone ahead of
you in line. People are important than schedules.
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KIDS CORNER
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Jesus told the people in the synagogue that
he was sent with the spirit of the Lord
Luke 4:18-19
SETTING BOUNDARIES FOSTERS
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
HOLY HUMOR
We create boundaries to keep our lives in
order, for example many adults separate personal and professional relationships. Trusted
adults can help teach children to do the same.
Boundaries are essential in the foundation of
relationships, and children should be comfortable expressing where they draw their own
lines. “No means no” is easy to say in theory,
but it should be respected in practice by your
kids and their friends, teachers and other adults.
Teach your kids how to explore their own comfort zones and give them time to tell you about
their experiences. Open communication helps
them understand that setting boundaries is part
of life.
For a copy of the Virtus® article “Good
Boundaries Yield Healthy Relationships” email
[email protected].
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 17, 2016
Sunday Regular Collection
School Support
Capital Improvements
$13,482
$41
$3,000
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.
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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.
MUCHAS PARTES, UN SOLO CUERPO
Así como el cuerpo es uno y tiene muchos miembros y todos ellos, a pesar de ser
muchos, forman solo cuerpo, así también es Cristo. 1 Corintios 12:12
Siendo miembro de una congregación religiosa internacional, he experimentado de
una manera muy real la diversidad de la que San Pablo habla de aquí. Somos
hermanas de la Congregación de Notre Dame de entre 20 y 90 años de edad.
Algunas de nosotras tenemos caras blancas. Otras tienen caras oscuras. Unas pocas (de
Papua Nueva Guinea) tienen tatuajes en sus caras. Algunas de nosotras usamos hábitos
y velos negros. Otras usan blusas y faldas simples. Y otras usan el saris de color
azafrán. Hablamos distintos idiomas, tenemos diferentes costumbres de honor y
servicio en todo tipo de ministerios. Sin embargo somos una sola congregación en
nuestro compromiso de votos como hermanas de Notre Dame.
Aunque la diversidad es enriquecedora, puede ser difícil. Siempre existe la
tentación de equiparar unidad con uniformidad.
¿Qué tan abierto soy a individuos que son diferentes de mí – en mi familia, en
mi barrio, en mi país y en la iglesia?
Bondadoso Jesús,
ayúdame a ver
a cada individuo
como parte
de Tú
Cuerpo.
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PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
10 de febrero
ESTABLECER LÍMITES DA LUGAR A
RELACIONES SALUDABLES
La cenizas
serán
distribuidas
solamente
durante estos
servicios.
Establecemos límites para mantener nuestras
vidas en orden. Por ejemplo, muchos adultos
separan sus relaciones personales de las
profesionales. Adultos en los que se puede confiar
pueden ayudar a enseñar a los niños a hacer lo
mismo. Los límites son esenciales en el cimiento de
relaciones y los niños deben sentirse cómodos al
expresar dónde ellos desean poner sus propios
límites. En teoría es fácil decir “No significa no”,
pero debe ser respetado en la práctica por sus hijos
y sus amistades, profesores y otros adultos. Enseñe
a sus hijos cómo explorar sus propias zonas de
comodidad y deles el tiempo para que le cuenten
sobre sus propias experiencias. La comunicación
abierta les ayuda a entender que sentar fronteras es
parte de la vida.
Para una copia del artículo de Virtus® “Good
Boundaries Yield Healthy Relationships” (Buenos
límites dan lugar a relaciones saludables) escriba un
correo electrónico a [email protected].
EL GRUPO DE ORACION
Lunes, 1 de febrero ~ 7pm
iglesia
Te invita a alabar a Dios, a orar
juntos y a meditar su Palabra con
un invitado especial, el predicador
Mario Alberto Perez
NUEVO SITIO DE REUNION
Comenzando lunes, 1 de febrero
Las reuniones del Grupo de Oración
serán en la iglesia a las 7 de la noche
12:10 pm Liturgia* bilingüe
4:00 pm Liturgia* bilingüe
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.
Reglas Para La Cuaresma
La ABSTINENCIA (de comer carne) se debe
observar todos los viernes de Cuaresma. Esto
aplica a todas las personas de 14 años en
adelante. La ley de ayuno durante el Miércoles de
Ceniza y el Viernes Santo aplica a todas las
personas de 18-59 años.
El AYUNO significa que se puede comer una
comida complete al día, pero sin carne. Se
pueden comer otras dos comidas pequeñas, sin
carne, para sostener la fuerza, pero éstas juntas,
no deben equivaler a una comida completa. Entre
comidas pueden tomar líquidos, como leche y
jugo. El ayuno no es obligatorio, si esto le afecta la
salud o la habilidad para trabajar.
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 tu hijo?
Esta invitación está abierta a
todos los padres.
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
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
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)
Monday, January 25
8:15 am
Melanie Slate
Tuesday, January 26
8:15 am
Jean Weber (RIP)
Wednesday, January 27
8:15 am
Michael Bahan (RIP)
Thursday, January 28
8:15 am
Tommy Donahue
Friday, January 29
8:30 am
Frank Diez (RIP)
Saturday, January 30
For all deceased alumni of OLPH who have preceded us to the
5:00 pm
kingdom and current students, teachers, alumni and parents
Sunday, January 31
6:30 am
Jean Weber (RIP)
8:00 am
Anabell Brannigan (RIP)
9:30 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
11:30 am Dn. Charles Denisac
1:30 pm
Delia de la Grana (RIP)
5:00 pm
Olivia Denisac
7:00 pm
Luis Torray (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
 Esperanza Flores
 Frank Avila
 Cay Evans
 Myrna Ganske
 Guadalupe Gomez
 Edward Moya
 Nelsa Martinez
 Terry Lambros
 Esther Heckman
 Juan M Perez
 Jaime A Cendaña
 Carlito Latonio
Alicia Cardenaz
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
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January 24, 2016
February 10
January 30 - February 6
Ashes will only
be distributed
during these
services
listed.
What is National
Catholic Schools Week?
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.
Regulations for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Abstinence from eating meat is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during
Lent. This applies to all persons 14 and older.
The law of Fasting on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday applies to all persons who are 18 or
older, but not yet 59 years old. Fasting means
that one full meatless meal per day may be
eaten.
As an alternative, two other meatless meals
may be taken sufficient to maintain strength,
but together they should not equal a full meal.
Liquids, including milk and fruit juice, may be
taken between meals. If health or ability to work
is affected, fasting does not oblige.
Private, self-imposed observance of Fasting
on Lenten weekdays is strongly recommended.
Pastors and parents should ensure that children
who are not bound by the law of fasting and abstinence are taught by authentic sense of penance, conversion, and reconciliation.
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 all
parents, especially
expecting parents and/or
parents of pre-schoolers.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE
Wednesday, February 3
Mass at 8:15am
Our
Mass
will
include
the
traditional
blessing
of
throats.