2 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time PRAYER MEETINGS Bible Study Wednesday, 7:15PM (Parish Hall) Cenacle of The Blessed Virgin Mary Every Tuesday, 7:30 PM (Church) Divine Mercy Cenacle on the 3rd Friday at 7:30 pm (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room) Charismatic Prayer Group Thursday, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Center) Legion of Mary Monday, 9:30AM & 7:15 PM (St. Vincent Rm) Portuguese Cursillo 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:00 PM (St. Joseph Center) Spanish Prayer Group (Grupo de Evangelicacion) Todo primer Viernes del mes, de 7:15pm-9:00pm 1st Friday of each month from 7:15pm-9:00pm “La Hora Santa” dentro de la Iglesia “The Holy Hour” inside the Church 2nd & 4th Viernes/Friday, 7:00PM (St. Joseph Center) Sabado/Saturday’s at 7:00PM (St. Seton’s Room) Estudios Biblicos/Bible Study Movimiento Familiar Cristiano (MFC) Reuniones de familias del I, II, y III nivel (en las casas) Para informes de reuniones llamar al: (562) 481 - 8546 DEVOTIONS Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Daily ~ 8:30AM & 6:15PM Eucharistic Adoration (Exposition Room) Mon. Tues. Thurs & Fri - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Adoration Chapel) Wednesday - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm(Adoration Chapel) 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm(Church) First Friday - 7:00 pm (Church) No Adoration on Saturdays, Sundays and All National Holidays The Miraculous Saturday Devotion 1st Saturday of each month devotion after the 8:00 am Mass Rosary with 15 minutes Meditation. Liturgy of the Hour Monday - Saturday 7:40AM (Church) Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesdays, 8:45AM (Church) after the Divine Mercy Chaplet and also after the 6:30pm mass Rosary Monday - Saturday, 7:15 am (Church) Rosary for Life Every Tues after the 8am mass & Divine Mercy. June 28, 2015 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27 Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God did not make death, nor does God rejoice in the destruction of the living (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading — Your abundance should supply the needs of the others (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 1315). Gospel — Your faith has saved you (Mark 5:21-43 [21-24, 35b-43]). SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Friday: Saturday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ss. Peter and Paul The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Blessed Junípero Serra; Canada Day St. Thomas; First Friday Independence Day; First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary WEDDING BANNS Second Announcement Oliver Tinamisan & Hetty Chang Frolando Lopez & Nelizza Hilario REST IN PEACE ~ We Pray for and remember those who have died...~ Richard Evans Ana Barajas-Sanchez Eufracia Songco Cristina Sandoval Vallardo “Whoever believes in Me, even though that person dies, shall LIVE.” June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS (Parish Priest: Fr. RD = Fr. Raymond, Fr. JA = Fr. Joachim, Fr. JS=Fr. Joshua) (Visiting Priest: Fr. LP = Fr. Luis Proenca, Fr. RS= Fr. Raja Selvam, Fr. PP = Fr. Pius Pareja, Fr. Max=Fr. Maximilian) Monday, June 29 8:00am/ Fr. RD †All Souls of the Boquilla Family 6:30pm/ Fr. JS †Anthonippillai Kiruvairaja Tuesday, June 30 8:00am/ Fr. JS †Domingos Fagundes 6:30pm/ Fr. RD †David & Becky Vega Wednesday, July 01 8:00am/ Fr. RD Costa Family (Special Intention) 6:30pm/ Fr. JA †Proceso Parages Thursday, July 02 8:00am/ Fr. JA Isabel Espina (Birthday) 6:30pm/ Fr. JS †Pelegrin Natividad Friday, July 03 8:00am/ Fr. JA Patrick & Wilma Blas (Thanksgiving) 6:00pm/ Fr. RD †All Souls of the Genilo Family Saturday, July 04 8:00am/ Fr. JS Willie & Wilma Simbol (Wedding Anniversary) 5:00pm/ Fr. RD † Leonora Mercado 7:00pm / Fr. JA †Domingo Fagunds Sunday, July 05 6:30am/ Fr. JS †Raymundo & Isabel Carrera 8:00am/ Fr. JS †Jose & Maria Jimenez 9:45am/ Fr. Max Holy Family Parishioners 11:30am Fr.Max †LirioConde 1:00pm/ Fr. LP †All Souls of the Neves Family 4:00 pm/ Fr. Max †Raymundo Maranan 5:30pm/ Fr. RD †Lucas Romano 7:00 pm/ Fr. JA †Carlito Garcia **The Priests’ Schedule Subject to Change** 3 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK Sol Abania, Rafael Aceves,Armando & Armanda Adonis, Augustine Aguilo, Gredja Alajar, Debbie Allen, Olivia Aranjo, Mario Araujo, Raquel & Wilfredo Banlaoi, Benita Barrios, Carlos Barquera, Barbara Barnum, Ray Baugh, Ruperto & Emilia Beltran, Pedro Benzon, Norma Bertrand, Tony Bibal, Frances Boudreau, Raul Cabrera, Renee Canlas, Gloria Carillo, Rachel Castro, Maria Luisa Ceja, Noe Cevallos, Antonio Cisneros, Janel Cisneros, Joe Coelho, Ernesto Cordero, Frank Cruz , Elvis Daza, Mary Dupuy, Anthony, Marcelina & Sebastian de Guzman, Adam Delgadillo, Yolanda Dirlam, John Doria, Isabel Doria, James Doria, Richard Doria, Marvin Dumlao, Lourdes Espiritu, Mary Esteves, Rosa Faria, Marlene Flores, Kyle Fulford, Nick & Flo Gandolfo, Portia Gray, Olga Gomes, Rocio Gomez, Efma Grecia, Christopher Hinojos, , Mercy Javier, Diana Kenna, Sean Kenna, William Lafferty, Josefina Limtao, Ernesto Llamas, Ira Llamas, Frank Lopez, Natalie Lopez, Mark London, Christine Martinez, Josephine Martins, Mari Mendivil, Debbie Messer, Becky Moss, Herminia Niebres, Andrew Nieto, Robert Norman, Estrella Nufable, Ofelia Papilla, Efigenia Pascua, Nina Pham, Hugo Pennock, Maria Prieto, Fernanda Otero, Kyla Orr, Perfecta Quias, Fortunato Quitasol, Margaret Reza, Lupe Rodriguez, Althea Robertson, Etelvina Rocha, Mario Rodriguez, John Rudolph, Phillip Ruiz, Louie Salamanca, Rita Salas, Elenita Santos, Rita Santos, Linda Sarno, Alexander Sasbone, Lily Silveria, Damrong Sithichai, Clay Solancho, Mathew Swisher, Sergio Tamayo, Jun Tan, Ray Tanguay, Joseph & George Tharaniyil, Frank Tom, Ryon Tom, Loren Truona, Catherine Unanka, Reina Uyan, Thea Van de Mortel, Lupe Valencia, Nanette Vergara, Nicolas Villareal, Frank Viramontes III, Alex Vuelta, Marvin Walker, Marcus Walton, Josie Yu, Joe Zamora, George Zaragoza Sr. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS The Following were welcomed into the Catholic Community on June 20, 2015 Gwen Antoinette Armas Emilia Leoni Balderian Noah Mateo Castelo Gianna Angelique Genizzotti Kara Ann Lee Matthew Jax Matias Navarro Ava Reid Ortega Jackson Cruz Ortega Sophia Mae Pascua Nathan Perez Pyle In order to maintain our services, meet our expenses, and restore savings, the parish needs an average of $22,000.00 in its weekly collection. June 20th, 2015 & June 21st, 2015 $20,761 Building Fund Collection June 20th, 2015 & June 21st, 2015 $3,688 ~ Thank you for sharing what God has given you with our Parish ~ 4 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time CONVALIDATION Are you married, but not in the Catholic Church? Is it your desire to be married in the Catholic Church? Holy Family Parish is offering you the opportunity to make your wish come true on Dec 12, 2015. If you would like more information please call the Liturgy Office at 562 924 8024 and leave your name, or register in the rectory and someone will contact you. All information is kept confidential. There will be an orientation for all those who are interested on June 27th, at 10am in the Music Room. ESTA CASADO, PERO NO EN LA IGLESA CATOLICA? DESEA USTED SER CASADO EN LA IGLESIA CATOLICA? La Iglesia de La Sagrada Familia está ofreciendo la oportunidad de llenar este deseo el 19 de diciembre 2015. El equipo de “Convalidación” de esta parroquia espera su llamada. Para más información, por favor llame al (562924-8024), deje su nombre y su número de teléfono. (Toda información personal es confidencial) Habrá una orientación el día 27 de junio a las 10 de la mañana in el cuarto de Música. June 28, 2015 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE It’s Your Turn!!! If there is a star next to your name you are the Lead Altar Server for that Mass. Please be sure to call a substitute if you are not able to serve. We thank all of you for the continued commitment to your ministry. God bless! Saturday, July 4 5:00pm R Villegas*, R Villegas, A Alzona, A J Alvarez Sunday, July 5 6:30am A & J Edquid 8:00am I Reyes*, M A Reyes 9:45am J Victoria*, D,S & M Victoria 11:30am M Dijamco*, K Nunez, r Guitche, M Guerrero, R Valdez 1:00pm C Avila, M Barcelos 4:00pm J Closa*. V Villareal, J Modina 5:30pm G Urrea, S Sany 7:00pm A Apego*, M Apego, M Mallari, S Tulud WHAT IS CONVALIDATION? In layman’s terms, what does this mean and what does it mean to a couple who has been married outside of the Catholic Church and now wishes to have the marriage “blessed” by the Church? A couple who has married outside of the Church has entered into an invalid marriage. This couple now needs to present themselves, as a couple, to the parish priest, and needs to demonstrate that they entered into the non-canonical marriage without malice or deception. The couple needs to show that they truly are penitent of their misunderstanding and misdeed and that they desire the bond that “by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive” and through which they are “strengthened and, as it were, consecrated for the duties and dignity of their state by a special sacrament” (Canon 1134). The priest, believing the intention of the couple, now has the right and ability to dispense the “canonical form” and validate the marriage, bringing it into proper validity and liceity with the Roman Catholic Church. Do you have some extra time? We are currently seeking volunteers for our rectory office morning, afternoon and evenings Monday thru Friday. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we need you to be at least 18 years of age and have completed your Virtus Class and also need to be fingerprinted. If you have any questions please call us at 562-865-2185 and ask for Sofia from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. When: July 11 Where: Mother’s Beach Time: 8am Mass9am- get on the bus3:30 return Permission slips were emailed or mailed to each family. Please be sure to turn it in as soon as possible so that we can prepare for food accordingly. Each child must have a permission slip to participate. Lunch and drinks will be provided, but they are asked to bring snacks to share with the others. Last year’s outing was a great success and we look forward to this year’s outing to be as much fun. Parents are welcome to join us; but we need to have a count, for food and for transportation, as we have ordered buses for the excursion. If you prefer to drive, we will still need a count for the food. The permission slips can be left in the rectory or the school office. There will also be an envelope on the bulletin board in the sacristy if that is more convenient. Religious Articles Please bring all your unwanted Religious articles to the Rectory as soon as possible, these articles will be shared with Holy Family Parishioners who may be interested in them. They will be displayed at our Library the Elizabeth Seton Room. The time and day will be announced at a later date. June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus is compassionate and merciful to all who call upon Him. Who among us would not welcome a miracle? While we can look back in time and see the miracles of the past; it may not be so easy to see those in our own day. It takes faith to be able to recognize miracles. It requires taking time out of our busy schedules to pray and contemplate God’s actions in our world. There are miracles occurring today, we have only to believe in order to see. Festival News - BAZAAR BOOTH Storing something you will never use but its new and never been opened, donate it to our Bazaar Booth! We need new and/or unused items for all ages. All items can be dropped off at the Rectory office, attention to Hope Vega 562-865-2185 ext. 228 5 6 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In 2013, Pope Francis declared that a Year of Consecrated Life (YCL) be celebrated throughout the world. YCL will begin on the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2014. It will close on the World Day of Consecrated Life, February 2, 2016Please keep those who have dedicated their lives to Christ in your prayers June 28, 2015 O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 2nd COLLECTION Peter’s Pence Collection for the Holy Father June 27-28, 2015 The purpose of the Peter's Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. The Peter's Pence Collection has raised nearly $190 million to support our suffering brothers and sisters around the globe. Thank you for standing in solidarity with the Holy See through your generosity. Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in faith who are facing adversity. The national collection date this year for the Peter's Pence Collection is the following of June 27-28, 2015. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The premier poet of the English language, Geoffrey Chaucer, introduced one of his most beloved characters, the “Wife of Bath,” by this telling remark: “Husbands at church door she had five.” Four times widowed, she was setting off on a pilgrimage, notably without number five. The church door is a curious detail, pointing to the fourteenth-century wedding custom of marrying on the porch of the parish church. The goal was to give maximum publicity to the consent of the groom and bride, and so consent was moved from the bride’s home to a public venue. The priest would stand in the doorway and begin by sprinkling the couple with holy water. He needed to make sure they weren’t too closely related and give them some instruction. He would direct the groom to pay the bride’s family a dowry, and then announce the monetary amounts to the interested passersby. Only then would the guests enter the church for the wedding Mass, during which the bride and groom would hold lighted candles. The gradual move from home to church and the shift from the bride’s father to the priest’s authority helped to protect the freedom of brides who weren’t quite as confident as the Wife of Bath. RCIA is a process by which ADULTS are prepared for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. We invite you to come and see without commitment this learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you to Christ Jesus our Savior. REGISTRATION NOW GOING ON INQUIRY CLASSES START ON JULY 13, 2015 Please call (562) 924-5075 or email us at [email protected] June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 RCIA Herald RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Holy Family Catholic Church, Artesia, CA 562.924.5075 * [email protected] June 28,, 2015 Issue 52 THE EUCHARIST: HOLY COMMUNION PART HC - 1 In this lesson, we will study the Eucharist as the Sacrament of Holy Communion. So, it is important to note that whatever we say about the Eucharist, especially as Holy Communion, demands our acceptance of the truth that it is first of all the Real Presence of Christ, Our study of the Eucharist: Holy Communion will consist of five (5) parts: 1. An explanation of what we mean when we say Holy Communion. 2. The four (4) essential elements that are required for the sacrament. 3. The three (3) levels of action of the Sacrament. Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church INTRO C C - 04 Before we continue with our study, let us first learn the meaning of evangelization and Christian doctrine. Evangelization comes from the early Greek Good News sharing It came to mean the manmand to go make disciples of all nations and to observe what He had commanded. Evangelization proclaims Christ and elicits a global adherence to the Gospel of Christ. Christian doctrine means any truth taught by the Church as necessary for acceptance by the faithful. The truth that Christians learn as they develop in their understanding of the Faith are lumped together under the general heading of Christian doctrine. With these distinction in terms, we can now look more closely at how they fit together, especially catechesis and evangelization. TO BE CONTINUED 4. The importance of both frequent and early Communion. 5. The question of intercommunion. Our Learning Goals When we finish our study of the Sacrament of Holy Communion, you will be able to do the following: Explain the meaning of vertical and horizontal communion of the Eucharist. List the four (4) requirements for the sacrament. Describe the three (3) levels of action in this sacrament. ing on intercommunion and the age that the Sacrament should be administered for the first time. Before we start our study of the Eucharist: Holy Communion, let us first learn some important words and phrases: Eucharisticum Mysterium - (Instruction on the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery) issued by the Sacred Congregation of Rites practical norms which will show the Christian people how to act in regard to this Sacrament. Inaestimabile Donum - (Instruction on Certain Norms Concerning Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery) issued by the Congregation for the Sacraments on April 3, 1990 contains extensive regulations regarding the celebration, administration and worship of the Eucharist. Intinction - the liturgical practice of dipping the consecrated Host into the Precious Blood in distributing Holy Communion. TO BE CONTINUED 8 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Seguridad en el Verano – Supervise todos los programas June 28, 2015 (VIRTUS® Online Boletín del día July 17, 2006) Como parte del proceso de evaluación de los posibles programas para sus hijos en adición a las preguntas del contenido del programa y de que es lo que los niños van a estar haciendo, pregunte a los administradores del programa una serie de preguntas que incluyen lo siguiente: • Se hizo una verificación de los antecedentes criminales a todos los adultos que de cualquier forma participan en este programa? Si, si pregunte si el proceso incluye huellas digitales? Si, no, porque no, y que se esta haciendo para garantizar que es seguro de confiarles niños a la gente que se a empleado para trabajar en este programa? • Se ha verificado las referencias de todos para saber acerca de sus trabajos anteriores con niños y jóvenes? • Ha Usted (el director el programa) establecido reglas de supervisión y conducta y se las a comunicado a todos los que trabajan aquí para asegurar que esta claro lo que se espera de ellos. Ellos entienden lo que no será tolerado? • Cual es la forma en que se les permitirá a los niños comunicarse con sus padres durante el programa? Tiene restricciones en teléfonos celulares o de llamar a la casa y si, si, Que pasos se han tomado para asegurar que estas restricciones no están creando una “zona de seguridad” para los abusadores? Tómese el tiempo para informarse como se lleva acabo el programa y como lo supervisan. Por ejemplo: • Como debe ser la relacion de los adultos con los niños en el programa? • Cuales son las reglas acerca de estar a solas con un niño? • Como las actividades van hacer supervisadas para asegurar que las reglas son cumplidas y que niños estarán seguros todo el tiempo? los • Si no están implementadas la política o reglas de seguridad. Estarán implementadas antes que el programa empiece?, y como los padres pueden obtener una copia de estas reglas/políticas? • Cuales son las reglas para padres, guardianes, familiares que quieren venir y ver como se están llevando acabo las cosas? • Algunas actividades se hacen fuera del lugar y si, si, como estas actividades se llevan acabo. • En algún momento los niños están a solas con un adulto, y si, si, como esta situación esta supervisada para segurar la seguridad de todos los que están envueltos? Este listo para no dejar que su hijo/a participe en el programa o para sacar a su hijo/a del programa – aun de esos que a su hijo le gustan mucho - si las reglas apropiadas no están establecidas, o si usted descubre que el programa no esta cumpliendo los reglamentos, o no están siguiendo sus propias reglas de cómo las cosas deben de estar supervisadas. Algunas veces los padres de familia se confían en la reputación de un programa en particular por lo que a pasado en años pasados para determinar si permiten a sus hijos participar o no. El historial de lo que otros padres o jóvenes piensan debe siempre de ser un factor importante en el proceso de decisión. Pero si usted encuentra que el proceso de supervisión y reglas son inadecuadas para asegurar la seguridad de su hijo/a, No deje que la “reputación” del programa o su aparente éxito sea la guía principal para que usted decida que su hijo/a participe. Recuerde que estos son los programas y la gente a la que usted esta confiando su más precioso regalo de Dios – sus hijos. June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 Summer Safety – Monitor All Programs (VIRTUS® Online Bulletin Featured July 17, 2006) As part of the evaluation process of potential programs for your children in addition to questions about the content of the program and what the children will be doing, ask the program administrators a series of questions that include the following: · Was a criminal background check conducted on all adults participating in the program in any capacity? If so, did the process include fingerprinting? If not, why not and what is being done to assure that it is safe to entrust children to the people hired to work in the program? · Were everyone’s references checked to find out about their previous work with children and young people? · Have you (the program leadership) established monitoring and behavioral standards and communicated the standards to everyone involved to ensure that expectations of them are clear. Do they understand what will not be tolerated? · How will children be allowed to communicate with parents while at the program? Are there restrictions on cell phones or calling home and, if so, what steps are being taken to assure that these restrictions do not have the effect of creating a “safety zone” for predators? Take time to find out how the programs are set up and how they are monitored. For example: · What is the ratio of adults to children in the program? · What is the policy about being alone with a child? · How will the activities be monitored to assure that the policies are enforced and the children are safe at all times? · If not currently in place, will child safety policies be developed and in place before the program begins, and how can parents get copies of the policies? · What are the guidelines for parents, guardians, and caretakers who want to drop in and check to see how things are going? · Are any activities conducted offsite and if so, how are these activities conducted? · Are children ever isolated with an adult and, if so, how is the situation monitored to assure the safety of everyone involved? Be willing to refuse to allow your child to participate in or to remove your child from programs—even ones that the child likes—if the appropriate standards are not established, if you discover that the program is not enforcing these standards, or not following their own rules about how things are to be "monitored." Sometimes parents rely on the reputation of a particular program from past years to determine whether they allow their children to participate. These historical perspectives from other parents and young people should always be a factor in the decision making process. If you find that the monitoring and screening processes in place are inadequate to assure your child’s safety, do not let the “reputation” of the program or it’s apparent success be the guiding principle for whether your children are allowed to participate. "Remember that these are the programs and the people that you are entrusting with your most precious" "gift from God—your children." 10 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 (Continued from last week’s bulletin...10 Reasons to Choose NaProTECHNOLOGY) Reason #6: NaProTECHNOLOGY is usually more affordable for couples than IVF Many health plans don’t cover ART, or they have very limited ART coverage, so many IVF/ART costs are out-of-pocket. One cycle of IVF alone can cost $10,000-$15,000. On the other hand, many NaPro patients are able to achieve pregnancy with Medical NaPro alone (without any surgical intervention), resulting in significant cost savings. For those who may require Surgical NaPro, the combined physician’s and hospital’s fees are usually still less expensive than IVF/ART. In addition, most NaPro treatments are covered by health insurance, because NaPro focuses on diagnosing and treating the cause of the infertility, in addition to helping the couple get pregnant. You can see a list of insurance plans that we accept by visiting this website www.mysticalroseobgyn.com/payments Reason #7: NaProTECHNOLOGY pursues conception in a manner respectful of the dignity of a baby’s life Unfortunately, IVF often manipulates and destroys life in its attempts to create it and acheive a live birth. For example, 11,262 live births that resulted from IVF procedures in England were reported in 2005; however, 191,000 embryos were created to bring about these 11,262 live births. That means only 5.9% of the created embryos resulted in live-birth deliveries. Most embryos are frozen if they are not immediately implanted. If they are no longer desired by the couple who created them, they are often manipulated and destroyed for scientific research, or thawed and discarded without burial. Even if a particular embryo is thawed for implantation, it may still be screened out and discarded for any perceived weaknesses or anomalies. Finally, when triplets or higher are conceived, many IVF doctors will recommend aborting one or more of the babies to try to decrease the complications associated with higher numbered multiples (called selective abortion, or selective reduction). On the other hard, NaPro completely avoids the issue of “frozen babies,” and when multiple gestations do occur, NaPro utilizes various protocols to help couples bring the pregnancy to full term, without selective abortion. Reason #8: NaProTECHNOLOGY respects and promotes the marriage relationship By assisting couples in conceiving children through their natural sexual relationship, NaPro helps couples keep their marriage healthy and intact by keeping their life-making sexuality tightly interwoven with their love-making sexuality. Unfortunately, ART separates the married couple’s fertility from their intimacy, and the “technology” involved in ART devalues the act of marital intercourse. Reason #9: The only “ethical” concern with NaProTECHNOLOGY is picking a baby name! ART raises a whole host of ethical problems that involve either destroying a person’s life or attacking human dignity and sexual integrity, including masturbation, abortion, use/disposal of frozen babies, surrogate pregnancy, gender selection, financial manipulation of gamete donors or recipients, genetic manipulation in attempts to conceive the “perfect baby,” and more. Reason #10: NaProTECHNOLOGY does not offend religious convictions of the patient IVF and several forms of ART are expressly forbidden by several religions. NaPro is universally acceptable, however, because conception occurs through normal intercourse and the new baby is treated with the full respect due to all human life. Why is NaproTECHNOLOGY Better than ART? It is more effective, healthier, safer, more affordable, ethical, and it respects the dignity of the couple and any children they may conceive! To learn more about NaPro, visit www.naprotechnology.com. You can also read The NaProTECHNOLOGY Revolution: Unleashing the Power of a Woman’s Cycle, written by the founder of the Creighton Model and NaProTECHNOLOGY, Dr. Thomas Hilgers Information provided by: Mystical Rose OB/GYN 521 E Elder St Suite 206 Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone 760-983-4024 Website: http://www.mysticalroseobgyn.com June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 We have a very good chance to stop this bill, but we need your help TODAY! Please visit www.AHardPill.org to send an email and/or make a phone call to your Assembly member, urging a NO vote on SB 128. Why oppose SB 128? • Sends the Wrong Message: Legalizing suicide for the terminally ill, while discouraging it for the rest of the population, teaches that the lives of the ill and disabled do not matter to our society. • Will Worsen Patient Care: Patients in other states, like Barbara Wagner in Oregon, are being denied treatment prescribed by their doctors, and instead offered drugs for assisted suicide. • Will Increase Non-Terminal Suicide Rates: Suicides skyrocket when assisted suicide is legalized. Oregon's suicide rate for non-terminal people increased 49% after assisted suicide became legal. Finally, please join us in prayer to stop SB 128 Oración para acabar con el suicidio asistido Oh Dios, fuente de vida y esperanza, mira con bondad a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que están enfrentando el fin de su vida, llénalos de esperanza en tu misericordia y dales paz y consuelo. Te pedimos por los legisladores de California que están considerando la legalización del suicidio asistido.Mueve sus corazones a trabajar por proteger la vida de los ancianos, los enfermos y los discapacitados. Renueva nuestro compromiso con la construcción de una comunidad donde toda vida humana sea bienvenida y querida, valorada y defendida, desde su concepción hasta su muerte natural.Todo esto te pedimos por la intercesión de San Juan Pablo II. Amén. Prayer to Stop Assisted Suicide O God, source of all life and hope, look kindly on our brothers and sisters facing the end of their lives , fill them with the hope of your mercy and give them peace and comfort. We pray for our California Legislators, who are considering legalizing assisted suicide, inspire them to protect the lives of the elderly, the infirm and the disabled. Renew our commitment to building a community where every human life is welcomed and wanted, valued and defended -from conception to natural death. We ask this through the intercession of Saint John Paul II. Amen. Information provided by: Office of Life, Justice, and Peace Archdiocese of Los Angeles 12 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Religious Education Office Hours Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9pm Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 8am-1pm (562) 860-5973 REP office closed for the summer * Thinking of Becoming a Catechist? * Are you looking for a way to Serve the Lord? * Training available. Today's catechetical textbooks/resources offer outstanding support. You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen your relationship with Jesus. Don't miss this opportunity to share in Jesus' ministry. It's our job: Jesus sent us to "go and teach all nations." Registration Dates for REP school year 2015-2016 August 9th August 16th August 23rd August 30thSeptember 6th- June 28, 2015 9:30am to 1:30pm 9:30am to 1:30pm 9:30am to 1:30pm 9:30am to 1:30pm 9:30am to 1:30pm Catechists needed for combined grades 3/4, 5/6, & grades 5 & 6. For more information, please call Teresa Paulino at 860-5973. Team members for Confirmation 1 & 2 needed! For more information please call Abigail de Jesus at 726-2735. Registration will be held in the John Paul II room. Registration Date for Bible Camp 2015 In the John Paul II Rm June 28, 2015 - 9:30am to 1:30pm SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? You can help children prepare for natural disasters When parents and caregivers or other family members deal with crisis situations calmly and confidently, children feel more confident and secure. A child’s reactions are influenced by the behavior they see. The better prepared you are, the more reassuring you may be during an emergency. To help prepare your family, develop a disaster plan and assemble a supply kit. For more information and emergency preparedness tips, visit bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov. PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS ~ ¿SABÍA USTED? Usted puede ayudar a los niños a prepararse para los desastres naturales Cuando los padres, responsables u otros miembros de la familia enfrentan situaciones de crisis con calma y confianza, los niños se sienten más seguros y fuera de peligro. Las reacciones de un niño son influenciadas por el comportamiento que ven. Cuanto más preparados estamos para un caso de emergencia, más seguridad podemos dar a los niños de que todo está bajo control. Para ayudar a que su familia esté preparada, es importante desarrollar un plan de respuesta en caso de desastre y tener un paquete de provisiones armado. Para más información y consejos de preparación para emergencias, visite bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov. June 28, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 July 3 July4 5:30am – 6:30pm De Colores Choir CHOIR ROOM 7pm – 9pm De Colores Choir CHOIR RM 9am – 11am Knitting Group ST. VINCENT RM. 2pm – 6pm Adoration CHURCH 2pm – 6pm Adoration CHURCH PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY! THERE WILL BE NO PORTUGUESE MASS 2pm- 4pm Filipino Cursillo Mtg. PARISH HALL Parish Priests - To contact them thru e-mail: Rev. Raymond Decipeda, MMHC - [email protected] Rev. Joachim Ablanida, MMHC – [email protected] Rev. Joshua Santos, MMHC – [email protected] Parish Finance Council Members: Angela Amenero, Maria Ayerdis, Remy Dulguime, Danio Fajardo, Karen Hillman, Lizzie Juan, Jason Machado, Raymond Mangahas, Roger Pavon, Jeanelle Padre-Tom, Hugo Vega. To contact any of the members, e-mail them thru: [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Members: Maria Ayerdis, Paul Barcelos, Frank Cardiel, Diosdado de Leon, Vina Dungo, Ronnie Espinosa, Josie Flores, Ed Lazzari, Maria Luisa Lapidario, Betty Lou Ormonde, Linda Sarno, Nenita Solancho, Skip Vega, Joe Vicente. To contact any of the members, e-mail them thru: [email protected] Parish Ministry: Adoration Chapel – Mafalda Canlas (562) 865-2185 ext. 405 Bereavement – Hector Gomez (562) 865-2185 Business Manager – Karen Hillman (562) 865-2185 Confirmation – Abigail de Jesus (562) 860-5973 Finance Council – Roger Pavon (562) 865-2185 Liturgy Coordinator – Maggie Gudino (562) 924-8024 Office Manager – Sofia Luna (562) 865-2185 ext. 223 Pastoral Council – Joe Vicente (562) 402-4496 Plant & Property Manager – Hope Vega (562) 865-2185 Publication Team – Abigail de Jesus (562) 726-2735 RCIA – Rudy & Mila Perpinan (562) 924-5075 Religious Education – Teresa Paulino (562) 860-5973 Safeguard the Children – Ulises Perez-Flores (562) 865-2185 School Principal – Juan Nagore (562) 865-1621 School Secretary – Jessica Perez (562) 865-1621 Web Master – Bobby Canseco (562) 607-8839 Young Adult Ministry – Michael Maglonso (562) 865-2185 Hospitality- Ed/Lou Carlos & Ushan/Fiona D’Alwis Homebound Ministry- Willie & Wilma Simbol Youth Ministry – (562) 865-2185 This bulletin is printed free of charge thanks to advertising revenues which go entirely to our publisher. Ads placed in our parish bulletin are 100% tax deductable. THANK YOU, ADVERTISERS! If interested in placing an ad in our bulletin please contact: Bernie Mendoza - (562) 631-1111 The bulletin editor and coordinator for the week is Abigail de Jesus.
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