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With Burning Hearts, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
St. John Eudes
Catholic community
Served by the Eudist Fathers of the North American Province
4th Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
PARISH OFFICE
9901 Mason Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday
818 341-3680; Fax 818 882-4326
www.sjeparish.net
Parish E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Fr. Carlos Valencia, CJM
Fr. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM
Deacon Son Hoang - Pastoral Administrator
(818) 341-3680 x103
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.,
12:45, 2:15 (Spanish) and 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Holy Days: 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.;
12:15 and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual)
Mon. thru Sat. @ 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of
the Hours - Chapel
Confessions: Saturday
4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Weekdays, by appt.
SCHOOL OFFICE
Barbara Danowitz, Principal
(818)341-1454; Fax (818)341-3093
Website: www.sjeschool.net
VOCATIONS
Eleuterio Mireles, Seminarian
[email protected]
Sargon Younan
(818) 687-2041
[email protected]
Christ our Savior is born!
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
FR. GÉRARD’S CORNER
Though Christmas joy is mere days away,
the prayer preceding today’s readings
emphasizes that only Jesus’ passion and
cross can bring us to the glory of his
resurrection. Fittingly, Hebrews declares
Jesus’ self-sacrifice to be the price of our
salvation.
The Visitation Gospel features John the Baptist leaping
for joy in Elizabeth’s womb. As David leapt and danced
before the Ark bearing precious signs of God’s abiding
presence (tablets of the law, Aaron’s rod, heavenly manna),
so John leaps as Mary arrives, bearing Jesus—the law’s
incarnate fulfillment, humanity’s true Shepherd, living
Bread from heaven. Yet this rejoicing too is born of selfsacrifice. How daunting Mary’s own preoccupations must
have been, as a young unwed mother whose pregnancy
caused righteous Joseph such anguish. Yet instantly,
unselfishly, Mary transcends herself, hastening despite
her perilous condition over dangerous terrain to assist an
older relative.
In proclaiming the Jubilee Year of Mercy just begun, Pope
Francis exclaimed how much he desired this Jubilee Year
to be steeped in mercy, so that we disciples might go out
to everyone, bringing the balm of God’s tender mercy
both to believers and those far from faith, signaling that
God’s kingdom is already present among us. Because by
Baptism and Eucharist we, like Mary, bear the living
Christ within us, going out to serve others in self-sacrificing
love is our best Christmas gift to all.
J.S. Paluch
Father Gérard, CJM
December 20, 2015
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Please pray for the following priests this week:
Dec 20 Rev. Msgr. Peter L. Amy, St. Didacus Catholic
Church, Sylmar
Dec 21 Rev. Tom Baker, Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Lancaster
Dec 22 Rev. Francis Benedict, O.S.B., St. Andrew’s
Abbey & Retreat House, Valyermo
Dec 23 Rev. Michael Carey, O.P., St. Dominic Catholic
Church, Los Angeles
Dec 24 Rev. John Coleman, O. Carm., Crespi
Carmelite Community, Encino
Dec 25 Rev. Francis Benedict, O.S.B., St. Andrew’s
Abbey & Retreat House, Valyermo
Dec 26 Rev. Jeffrey Deikel, Our Lady of the Valley
Catholic Church, Canoga Park
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
How can I “go out of myself” this week and throughout the
Christmas season to bring the “balm of God’s tender mercy”? Think of a specific person or situation.
BAPTISMS
Spanish: 1st Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
English: 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
By appointment: Please call or visit the Parish Office.
Baptism Seminar Classes are held the
3rd Sunday of every month
In Room A/B of Grill Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(No need to pre-register)
Any Questions? Email:
[email protected]
For those baptizing at another parish and taking the
class here, the fee is $25 per person.
PASTOR’S OFFICE
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Marty Bowden, Pastor Secretary
For appointments with pastor:
Phone: 818-341-3680, Ext. 106
E-Mail: [email protected]
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, Assoc. Pastor
Deacon Son Hoang, Pastoral Administrator
Deacon Michael A. Perez, Sr. Deacon
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LEADERSHIP
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM
Pastor
Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM
Associate Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
(818) 341-3680 ext. 116
Deacon Son Hoang,
Pastoral Administrator
Jill Moore,
Director of Faith, Formation &
Evangelization
[email protected]
Mary Ann Prager,
Compassion Commission
[email protected]
Brian Pena, Confirmation
[email protected]
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
[email protected]
Celia Estrada, Spanish Ministry
Jose Schnaider, Spanish Ministry
[email protected]
Molly Gaines, Director of R.C.I.A.
[email protected]
Barbara Danowitz,
School Principal
Dana Howell,
Music Director
[email protected]
Su-Ryeon Ji,
Organist
Sargon Younan,
Project Director
Carlos Perez-Carrillo
Pastoral Council Chairman
[email protected]
Angelle Roussel
Finance Council Chairman
[email protected]
Barbie Davalos,
School Board Chairperson
SUPPORT STAFF
Irene Ruiz, Parish Secretary
Gina Ibarra, Bookkeeper
Virginia Daniels, Receptionist
Michelle Bevilacqua, Bulletin
818.341.3680 ext. 120
[email protected]
Helio Martinez, Maintenance
Diane Turner,
Faith Formation Administrative Asst.
[email protected]
Lourdes Torres, Cook
Year of Consecrated Life
PARISH MINISTRIES
& ORGANIZATIONS
ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
ENVANGELIZATION
Jill Moore 818.341.3680 x 118
Diane Turner - x 114
RCIA – Molly Gaines 818.341.3680 x121
Marriage Prep CoordinatorRicca Francis 818.585.7791
[email protected]
LITURGY COMMISSION
Liturgy Director Fr. Lawrence 818.341.3680 x116
[email protected]
Spanish Liturgy Coordinator:
Yvonne Garcia 818.317.5109
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion Chris Hwang 818.486.0516
[email protected]
Lectors – Patti Dupree
pattidupree@sbcglobal,net
Altar Servers - (Training)
Phil Moore [email protected]
(Schedule) Shy Suttles 818.624.4749
[email protected]
Sacristans - Sargon Younan 818.687.2041
Ushers - Bob Smiley 818.701.5585
December 20, 2015
Cub Scouts - Bryan Suttles
818.438.8315
[email protected].
Tammy Robinson 818.400.6494
[email protected]
COMPASSION COMMISSION
Mary Ann Prager, 818.341.3680 x 115
[email protected]
Terry Hernandez 818.718.0752.
Sandwich Sunday –
Bereavement –
Dan & Agnes Young 818.368.5208
Bereavement Spanish Celia Estrada 818.341.3680 x 152
Bereavement Support John Chady 818.341.0761
Oasis - 818.340.5100
Respect Life - 818.341.3680
Pro-Life Rosary Group
Carri Tanis 818.886.1318
Blood Drive Mary Melton 818.346.0927
Saint Vincent de Paul Patti Dupree 818.993.1668
SVDP Home Pick-up 800.974.3571
Divorced & Widow/er Support Kathy Tickner 818.349.9335
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon - 818.760.7122
Music Ministry –
Dana Howell 818.341.3680 x112
Matthew Park - Contemporary Choir
Carlos Perez-Carrillo - Spanish Choir
FILIPINO COORDINATING COUNCIL
Eva Lopez 818.300.9901
Liturgical Environment –
Karen Fredrickson [email protected]
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Council Joe Ramirez -
YOUTH MINISTRY
Brian Pena [email protected]
818.882.9355
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 818.882.9323
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
Vicky Caballero, Catechist Assistant
Spanish Religious Education
Sister Guadalupe
Celia Estrada - x152
Children’s Liturgy Children’s Drama Irene Castaneda
[email protected]
Girl Scouts - Laura Mayoral 818.437.1249
[email protected]
Gabi Breard 818.832.0407
[email protected]
FACILITIES COMMITTEE Mel Spratley 818.667.8918
SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Senior Funsters - Diane Hill 818.998.3401
SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES
Fr. Carlos 818.341.3680 x 129
Forever Grateful Prayer Group Imelda Yap 818.620.5880
Junior Legion of Mary Josh & Julia Irwin 818.998.3505
Legion of Mary Teddy Haftl 818.449.9851
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Josie Gomes 818.341.8473
Tercian Lay Carmelite Community
Michael - 818.885.8726; [email protected]
Maria- 818.280.3944; [email protected]
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
December 20, 2015
December 24 - 8:30 a.m. Mass
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES, Thursday, December 24
4:00 p.m. - Children’s Mass (Church & Grill Hall)
6:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
8:00 p.m. - Mass
10:15 p.m. - Lessons in Carols
11:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday, December 25
Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass
12:45 p.m. Mass (Spanish)
NEW YEAR’S EVE, Thursday, December 31
6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. morning Masses
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, Friday, January 1
9:00 a.m. Mass
(not a holy day of obligation)
(no 6:30 a.m. Mass on Dec. 24 and Jan. 1)
YOUTH MINISTRY
A Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
♦ Are you feeling called to deeper faith?
♦ Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
Do you have questions about the Catholic
faith?
♦ Have you been baptized but not yet
received Confirmation and Holy Communion?
•RCIA
adults meet on Tuesday evenings throughout
the year from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Grill Hall Rm C.
•RCIA
Youth continue to meet for Dismissal at the
9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays throughout the summer.
•All
new & returning RCIA students must register in
the parish office or at the Plaza registration table by
Sunday, August 30.
•RCIA
Youth Tuesday night classes will resume on
Tuesday, September 8 with a mandatory meeting for
students and parents.
If you are interested, or know someone who might like to
join us, please call Molly in the RCIA office:
818-341-3680 ext. 121.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
From all of us at the
SJE Children’s Ministry,
a very Merry Christmas to You!!
The offices of the Children’s Ministry
will close at 4:00 on December 23,
and will reopen on January 4, 2016.
Reminder to all 2nd Year Parents:
Reconciliation Parent meeting is on
January 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm. At least
one parent must attend. If you have any
questions please contact Tish Byrne
(818) 882-9323.
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
FISH OF THE WEST VALLEY
SHARE THE WARMTH
Warm Clothes, Rain Gear, Blankets
El Nino is Coming
26,000 homeless in Los Angeles
December 20, 2015
Basic Formation for
Brunch for everyone!
Holiday Spirit for all!
Join FISH on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. for our Share the Warmth brunch for the
Chatsworth Community and clients of FISH of West Valley, the ecumenical food pantry of the Congregational
Church in Chatsworth.
Bring a warm garment, a blanket, some long underwear
or rain gear, a tarp, umbrella, boots for adults and children
to share with the homeless and low income families of
Chatsworth. Stay to enjoy pancakes, bagels, muffins,
coffee, cocoa and the warmth of the holidays.
Early drop off:
Sunday, December 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 28 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FISH of the West Valley
20440 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA
(818) 349-2550
CHRISTMAS FOOD COLLECTION
Help a needy family by donating food for their Christmas
Food Box. We are collecting the following items to put
into a box for needy families of our community.
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity. We will be
picking up the food up for distribution.
1 lb. package of Rice
1 lb. package of Pinto Beans
Stuffing Mix
Chicken Broth
Chicken Gravy
Sweet Potatoes/Yams in a Can
Canned Corn or Green Beans
Canned Fruit
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Meats (Tuna, Beef, Chicken etc)
God Bless,
Partners of Hope Food Pantry.
10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd.,
Chatsworth, CA
St. John Eudes
Saturday, January 16
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free for all St. John Eudes Parishioners
To Register, please go to:
http://store.la.archdiocese.org/emsje
St. John Eudes parishioners use
BF4EMOHC201512 as your coupon code
The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and
revitalize us once. Join us February 25, (Youth Day),
February 26-28, 2016 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
If you have never before attended Congress, you are
assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to
attend!
The Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious
Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers
workshops covering topics of interest from spirituality and
personal development to biblical studies, theology and
catechesis - there is a topic of interest for you. In Addition to workshops, participants will enjoy morning praise,
evening liturgies and a variety of noon time and evening
concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress
experiences.
Don’t miss out!! Register now for this spirit-filled and
enriching weekend!! You may access the book online
and register by visiting www.RECongress.org. To obtain a
Registration Guidebook, contact your religious education
office at your parish or call the RECongress information
line at (213) 637-7348 to request your own copy of a
Registration Guidebook
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
December 20, 2015
BLOOD DRIVE
St. John Eudes Blood Drive
Sunday, January 17
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Montal Hall
2015 Schedule of Novena Masses
•
Dec. 20 – Sun Our Lady of Grace
7:00 p.m.
5011 White Oak Ave, Encino
•
•
Dec. 21 – Mon St. Joseph, the Worker
7:00 p.m.
19850 Cantlay St, Canoga Park
•
•
Dec. 22 – Tue St. Euphrasia
7:00 p.m.
11766 Shoshone Ave, Granada Hills
•
•
•
Dec. 23 – Wed Our Lady of Lourdes
7:00 p.m.
18405 Superior St, Northridge
Any questions, please contact:
Mia Macalino 818-517-4300 /
Josie Gomes 818-341-8473
Red Cross supplies blood to over 150 hospitals in
Southern California.
The average adult has 10-12 pints of blood; please
spare 1 to save 3 lives.
Most with diabetes, high blood pressure, or anemia
can donate.
Someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2-3 seconds.
Only 8% of eligible donors in the U.S. donate.
By age 75, 80% of us will have received blood transfusions.
Donors with tattoos older than 12 months can donate.
I.D. is mandatory.
Please call Mary Melton 818-346-0927 for an
appointment.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
Do you feel a call
to serve God?
Do you want be a
Extraordinary Minister ?
Would you like to learn more
about the meaning of being an
Extraordinary Minister of
Communion.
SANDWICH SUNDAY
St. John Eudes Parish
Sandwich Sunday
Today, Sunday, December 20
The third Sunday of every month
We’ll prepare sandwich lunches after the 12:45 p.m.
Mass.
Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED
items of the following:
Join us on January 16th at 9:00am until 1:00pm in Grill
Hall. See the website for instructions on how to register
for this opportunity to grow deeper in your faith.
http://store.la.archdiocese.org/emsje.
POPE FRANCIS’S INTENTIONS FOR DEC.
Last Initial:
A thru F:
G thru L:
M thru R:
S thru Z:
All St. John Eudes parishioners are welcome to attend a
Day of Formation, free of charge where we will look at the
theological/spiritual underpinnings of being a Communion
Minister.
FRESH APPLES, ORANGES
FRUIT JUICES (small boxed)
COOKIES LOOSELY PACKED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED
TURKEY BOLOGNA
God Bless!! Any questions, call
Nellie Newman 818-968-0241
Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God,
who never tires of forgiving.
Evangelization: That families, especially those who
suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain
hope.
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
Living Mercy in
the Jubilee
Year of Mercy
December 20 - 4th Sunday of Advent
Mercy is "the beating
heart of the Gospel"
Pope Francis writes:
"It is absolutely essential for the
Church and for the credibility of her
message that she herself live and
testify to mercy." Mercy, he says, is
"the beating heart of the Gospel
(Misencordtae Vultus).
To live mercy, we must rediscover
both the spiritual works of mercy
(counsel the doubtful, instruct the
ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort
the afflicted, forgive offences, bear
patiently those who do us ill, and
pray for the living and the dead), and
the corporal works of mercy (feed
the hungry, give drink to the thirsty,
clothe the naked, welcome the
stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead). Which
spiritual works of mercy might Christ
be calling you to practice? Which
corporal works of mercy?
PAINTING OF THE
CHURCH
Sun:
Mi 5:1-4a;
Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10;
Lk 1:39-45
Mon:
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21;
Lk 1:39-45
Tues:
1 Sm 1:24-28;
1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Wed:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34;
Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Thurs:
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Lk 1:67-79
Fri:
Our beloved church
will be getting a new
paint job to start off
the New Year! This
means that the
church will be
closed during the
week of January 17,
beginning at 7:00
p.m. to Saturday, January 23, until
4:00 p.m.
While this is going on, the morning
Masses will be held in Grill Hall for
the week.
If you have any questions, please
contact Irene Ruiz in the parish
office at 818-341-3680.
December 20, 2015
Sat:
Vigil: Is 62:1-5;
Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;
Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6;
Ps 96:1-3, 11-13;
Ti 2:11-14;
Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12;
Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7;
Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10;
Ps 98:1-6;
Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59;
Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc
Mt 10:17-22
5:30 pm Corrine Crick†,
Cletus & Grace Scheetz†
Glenn Alberto Comia†
7:30 am Merlyn Schack†, Robert Supin†
Maria Cristina Abadjian†
9:00 am Erminia & Rinaldo D’Egidio†
Kay Mead†, Joan “Joann” Jura†
11:00 am People of the Parish
12:45 pm Eugene Rodriguez†
Elvia & Alfonso Pinzon†
Ana Perez Wong†
2:15 pm Angelina Orozco†
Arcelia Zepeda - Healing
Diaz Family - SI
5:30 pm Romulo Bueno†
Catalina Jumalon†
Norma Torregosa†
Mon. 12/21- Memorial of St. John of the
Cross
6:30 am Michael Suizo - Birthday
Eliseo Leocadio†
Victoria Lee
8:30 am Isaiah Haftl - 6th Birthday
Maria Luisa Pedreira†
Roy Fong†
Tues. 12/22
6:30 am Elena Leon†, Donald McDavid†
8:30 am Maria Lan Thi Vu†
Ravi Allam - Thanksgiving
Mary Akila Allam - SI
Wed. 12/23
6:30 am David Andrade†
Luis Fajardo, Jr.†
8:30 am For the Victims & Families in
San Bernardino
Thurs. 12/24
6:30 am Carol Zablocki - Birthday
Elena Lopez†
8:30 am Susie Rowen - Birthday
Severo & Juana Solleza†
Fri. 12/25
6:30 am For Peace in the World
8:30 am Bill Cody†
Bernadette Franck†
Jose & Monica Deogracias†
Sat. 12/26
8:30 am Abraham H. Estrada†
Amado Dionisio†
Jose & Emily Lopez - SI
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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY / Year of Consecrated Life
December 20, 2015
WOMEN’S RETREAT
LADIES! SAVE THE DATE!!
THE POPULAR ANNUAL
SPIRITUAL RETREAT
March 4, 5, & 6
50th Anniversary of this Retreat!!
♦ Do you need a serene weekend getaway?
♦ For 2 nights, 5 meals, and snacks
♦ Would you like to deepen your prayer life?
♦ Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra is for you
♦ Starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends Sunday about noon
♦ We meet at SJE parking lot on March 4 at 4:00 p.m.
For reservations and information, please call:
Mary Melton at 818-346-0927
CHRISTMAS MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS TV MASS
FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Experience the joy of Christmas in the celebration of holy
Mass with Heart of the Nation on December 25. If someone you love cannot get to church on Christmas, please
extend the invitation to join in rejoicing among the faithful
gathered for Mass on TV or online. All are welcome as
we celebrate the Nativity of the Lord in worship, song,
Scripture, and prayer.
1.23.16
Did you miss last year’s OneLife LA? You won’t want to
miss this year! On January 23, 2016, join Archbishop
Gomez and tens of thousands in downtown Los Angeles
for the second annual OneLife LA, an event celebrating
the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception
to natural death. Become part of the St. John Eudes
Olvera, with
Team! The event will begin at La
across
Avenue and
a walk up Temple
in a
picnic
down 1st
food trucks, and exhibits
with
from community organizations.
The St. John Eudes team will meet at the North Hollywood
Transit Station at 11:00 a.m.
To RSVP and for information about carpooling,
please contact Mary Ann Cummins Prager at
maprager@StJohnEudes or at 818-294-8806.
Remember to bring your water bottles, hats and
sunscreen to OneLife LA! No outside chairs or table
are allowed in the park, so be sure to bring your picnic
blankets! Handicapped seating is available
Sunday and Christmas TV Mass
KDOC channel 56 at 9:00 a.m.
Mass is also online at http://www.HeartoftheNation.org.
For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy
does not fulfill the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Help kids understand boundaries
during the holidays . . .
Christmas is a time for families and
extended aunts, uncles, and cousins to
gather to celebrate the season together.
Your children should be comfortable
around their family members, but they
should also know the limits of their comfort zones and
what to do if someone crosses a line – too many hugs
and kisses or inappropriate tickling. Your children should be
comfortable saying “NO” whenever things cross their
lines, and they should know that you’ll back them up. For
a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Know the Warning Signs:
Just Where Is the Boundary Line?” email: [email protected].
St. John Eudes Gift Shop
818-341-3680 ext. 157
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed Monday.
Tuesday through Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Merry Christmas!
The Shop is located at the Mason parking lot Church entrance
JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA /Año de la Vida Consagrada
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20 de diciembre, 2015
INTRODUCCIÓN A LA LITURGIA DEL DÍA
A medida que nos acercamos a la
Navidad nuestra atención se vuelve
hacia el diminuto Belén donde nacerá
el Hijo de Dios y también se vuelve
hacia la adolescente María, la cual
traerá al mundo este Hijo de Dios. Un
pequeño pueblo y una joven judía, al
parecer insignificante, nos demuestran
que los planes de Dios nos incluyen a
nosotros, ya seamos adinerados y
fuertes, o no.
Continuemos nuestra vigilia de Adviento por Aquel que
traerá la salvación, la justicia, la misericordia y la paz.
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
¿Cómo puedo salir “más allá de mí mismo” esta semana
y durante todo el tiempo de Navidad, para ser portador
del “bálsamo de la tierna misericordia de Dios”? Piensa
en una persona o en una situación específica.
SEMILLA DEL REINO
¿Que creemos los Católicos sobre la creación,
los santos, la Virgen María, etc?
¿Qué dice la Iglesia Católica sobre la consciencia?
¿Qué es pecado mortal y venial?
¿Quién puede comulgar y quien no?
Semilla de Reino es una oportunidad para
crecer en tu fe como adulto, conocer mejor
tu religión, aprender mas de tu Iglesia Católica,
especialmente para todas las personas,
mayores de 19 anos que no tengan la
Confirmación o la Primera Comunión.
este es el programa para ti.
¡No pierdas esta oportunidad!
Ven, abre tu corazón, planta la semilla y déjala
crecer para el Reino de Dios.
Las clases comienzan el viernes 15 de enero
a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón A y B
Para mas información llamar a
Vilma Hernandez el teléfono (818) 231-3844
*Nota*
Traer biblia,
lápiz y cuaderno
El Jubileo de la Misericordia comienza el 8 de diciembre
de 2015, el quincuagésimo aniversario de la clausura del
Concilio Vaticano II. Presentamos aquí uno de los temas
importantes para la reflexión durante este importante
año.
La misericordia "pide Ia justicia"
"La misericordia verdadera, Ia que Dios nos dona y nos
enseña, pide Ia justicia, pide que el pobre encuentre el
camino para ya no ser tal", señala Francisco. "Pide-y lo
pide a nosotros, Iglesia, a nosotros, ciudad de Roma, a
las instituciones-, pide que nadie deba tener ya necesidad
de un comedor, de un alojamiento de emergencia, de un
servicio de asistencia legal para ver reconocido el propio
derecho a vivir y a trabajar, a ser plenamente persona”
(Discurso al Servicio Jesuita a Refugiados, 10 de
septiembre de 2013). En su propia vida, yen su
comunidad de fe, ¿como trabaja usted por Ia justicia?
¿Busca abordar las causas profundas de los problemas
que afectan a los que son vulnerables?
RESERVA ESTA FECHA
¡El sábado 23 de enero de 2016 es
nuestro segundo evento anual UnaVida LA!
Te invitamos a unirte a miles de personas
que se comprometen a valorar y proteger
toda vida humana, particularmente la de los
más vulnerables en nuestra comunidad.
Mas información de registración y
transportación en el siguiente boletín.
MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS
Lectores: Claudia Corbera
Ministros de la Comunión: Norma y Orlando Mazariegos
(818) 317-9206
Ujieres: Juan Godoy 818-749-4541,
Carlos Chipres 818-212-6512
Ana Zacarías (818) 489-2466
Monaguillos: Gaby Arroyo 818-481-7029;
Belen Rangel 818-993-3509
Coord. de Coros: Carlos Pérez (818) 233-4814
Catecismo: Madre Guadalupe (818) 885-6265
Grupo de Oración: Ramón Flores (805) 907-9909
Semilla del Reino: Vilma Hernández (818) 231-3844
Encuentro Matrimonial: Alma Gomez 818-521-6557
Coord. de Liturgia: Yvonne García (818) 317-5109
Coord. de Bautismos: Fr. Carlos, Celia Estrada
Retrouvaille: Martin & Rosa Baeza (818) 996-0821
MEAL
WITH
FRIENDS
With
Jack
Jezreel