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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
JUNE 7, 2015
Reflection
Last Sunday, we celebrated the mystery of the Most
Holy Trinity. Today again in the Church, we celebrate another great mystery, the Sacrament of the precious Body and
Blood of Our Lord (Corpus Christi) the Eucharist.
The Sacrament we celebrate today in this annual feast
of Corpus Christi has been described by the Second Vatican
Council as “the source and summit of the Christian
life” (Lumen Gentium, no.11). It is the second and final
covenant which God made with us his new people, sealed in
the blood of Christ. In the Old Testament, an agreement became a covenant when it was sealed with the pouring of
blood of animal. Thus, in the various covenants involving
God and his people in the ancient times, the blood of animals was used and God was always the one who took the
initiative as in the case of his covenant with Abraham in
Genesis 15. God knew that his people would be the ones to
break the covenant, and God was ready to pay the expiation
for the unfaithfulness of his people. In Exodus 24, which we
read today, God renewed this covenant with the people of
Israel. Before the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, the
people of Israel pledged themselves to keep God’s covenant.
Moses sprinkled “the blood of the covenant sacrifice” half
upon the people and half upon the altar of the Lord signifying the mystical union between God and his people
(Exod.24:6-8). The tablets on which the law was inscribed
became the sign of the covenant.
In the New Testament which is the New Covenant, it
was not the blood of animal that was shed or poured out as
was the case in the old law, but God in the Person of Christ
used his own body, poured out his own blood as the sign of
this covenant. The gospel tells us that on the night before the
Passover, “And as they were eating he (Jesus) took some
bread, and when he had said the blessing, he broke it and
gave it to them, “Take it” he said, “this is my body”
Mk.14:22). Then he took a cup, and when he had returned
thanks he gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said
to them, “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which
is to be poured out for many.” When we gather in the
Church to share the Eucharistic meal, we recall and re-enact
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Mass Times
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am
Tuesday & Thursday
12:10 pm
Saturday
8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am,10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday (Spanish)
12 Noon
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Parish Center Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
By appointment only
Confessions
Latin Mass
Second & Fifth Sunday of the month
the sacrifice Jesus offered to his Father by dying on the
cross, once and for all. The Church teaches that whenever
those words of Christ are pronounced during the celebration
of the Eucharist by a validly ordained priest; the bread and
wine are truly changed into the body and blood of Christ. In
the reception of the sacrament, we receive the whole Christ,
the risen Christ, whether under the appearance of bread or
wine. By receiving Christ in the Holy Communion, we unite
ourselves in love with him in a foretaste of our own resurrection, we nourish ourselves spiritually, and we strengthen
the bonds of love and friendship which the Eucharist symbolizes. The Eucharist also calls us to further God’s reign of
peace, love, and justice; it also challenges us to accept and
welcome others, to forgive others and to seek forgiveness
from others when we have hurt them, to live in peace and be
peacemakers. These are among the numerous reasons why
we go to Mass and receive Holy Communion.
1:30pm
Saturday
8:30 am & 3:30 pm
or by appointment
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St. Anthony
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
June 7, 2015
The cup of salvation I will take up
and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
-Psalm 116:13
Calling all Cooks! Beckoning all Bakers!
We’ll be selling a tempting array of international foods
and desserts at the Parish Fiesta “World Meeting of
Foods” on June 14th and we need
many hands to prepare it.
Please join us in the kitchen that day
or donate one of your delicious desserts. Are you interested? Contact
Cindy Feldman about the Dessert
Booth at [email protected] or
310-793-6976 and/or Elizabeth
Swenson in the Parish office about
the international food booths. This will be a tasty and
fun day for all of us!
St. Anthony Parish Fair
3 ways you can participate in our Parish Fair:
1. Buying or selling Raffle tickets - Please look for
our tables after all Masses and consider spending a
few minutes to sell tickets. $1 per ticket giving them a
chance to win prizes such as $1,000, Apple Watch,
and IPAD.
2. Bring a case or 6 packs of canned soda that we
can sell during the Fair. Drop-off your donations to the
Parish Center.
3. Sign up to volunteer in the set-up, selling or
clean up on the day of the Fair. Sign up after all
Masses.
Thank you and God bless you.
June 7, 2015
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, June 7th - The Most Holy Body & Blood
Parish Enhancement Second Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Stubenville Hospitality
Corpus Christi Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
after the 10:00 am Mass
11:30 am Baptism Class - Parish Center
(Pre-registration only)
Monday, June 8th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
7:00 pm Bible Study - Parish Center
7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Center
Tuesday, June 9th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass - Church
7:00 pm Latin Choir Rehearsal - Church
7:00 pm Baptism class-Spanish PC
7:00 pm Lectio Divina - Parish Center
7:15 pm Legion of Mary - School
Wednesday, June 10th
Parish Office & Adoration Chapel Open
Thursday, June 11th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass - Church
6:30 pm Holy Hour for Priests - Church
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal - Parish Center
Friday, June 12th
Adoration Chapel & Parish Center Closed
SAS Liturgical Music - Church
Saturday, June 13th
Confessions after the morning Mass and at 3:30 pm
10:00 am English Baptism - Church
10:30 am Lectio Divina - Parish Center
11:00 am Choir Rehearsal - Parish Center
11 - 3 pm RE/Confirmation Family Prayer - Chapel
St. Anthony Church
215 Lomita St., El Segundo CA 90245
(310) 322-4392
Fax: (310) 322-0797
www.stanthonyes.com
Visit us on Facebook
Safeguarding the Children: Joan Viena (213) 637-7227
Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650
Archdiocesan Vocation Director: Rev. Stephen Davoren (213) 637-7755
Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria
Assisting Priest: Rev. Felix C. Unichi
(ext. 441)
School: Georgiana Curcio, Principal
(310) 322-4218 (ext. 111)
(ext 211)
Preschool: Rose Aguayo, Director
(ext. 329)
Business Manager : Abner Espanola
(ext. 442)
Secretary: Elizabeth Swenson
(ext. 440)
Office Assistant:
Mary Baum
(ext. 440)
Maintenance: George Cadena
(ext. 440)
Director of Religious Education:
Mr. Timothy K. Rodrick, O.P.
(ext. 444)
Youth Minister:
Pastoral Council Chairperson: Ricky Labayen
Finance Council Chairperson: David Bohline
(310) 416-1477
School Council Chairperson: Felipe Gutierrez
(310) 322-4218
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
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St. Anthony Church
Mission Statement:
We the St. Anthony community, blessed with diversity
in culture and traditions, unite ourselves to the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We commit
ourselves to live out the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ through prayer, service, and actions.
Children's Liturgy Of The
Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word
is open to all PreK-K, and students in grades 1 - 3. All children are invited to participate, there is no registration for
CLW and there are no fees! If you would be interested
in helping with CLW or would like information, please
contact Tim Rodrick at the Parish Center.
Religious Education Office
I have recently met parents who have told me that since
their child has now received First Holy Communion that
they do not need to come to Religious Education
classes any more. What a disservice to your child!
Children need to continue with their
Religious Education every year. So a
challenge for everyone - Are you
smarter then a Third Grader? Who
is St. Monica the patron Saint of?
What is the most important day of the
Church year? What are the gifts given
by God that help us live good lives called? If your child
(or maybe yourself) can not answer these questions,
Religious Education classes can help. Registrations
are now open and forms are at the entrance of the
church. - Answers on the bottom page.
Teen Confirmation
SUNDAY
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
June 7
Ernie Hernandez (D)
For all Parishioners
Wendy Gonzalez (PI) &
Familia Franco (PI)
Friends of the Suffering Souls
MONDAY
8:00 am
June 8
Holy Souls in Purgatory
TUESDAY
12:10 pm
June 9
Antonia Bautista (D) & Paul Schwarz (D)
WEDNESDAY June 10
8:00 am
Art Garcia (D) & Willie Turner (D)
THURSDAY June 11
12:10 pm
Holy Souls in Purgatory
FRIDAY
8:00 am
June 12
In Thanksgiving to Jesus
SATURDAY June 13
8:00 am
Dorothy Lingaitis (D)
5:00 pm
Lucy, George & Stephan Steiner (D)
Please Pray
Our Confirmation Program is a two year program that
assists in the development of teenagers into mature,
responsible, Catholic adults, ready to live their faith in
the world. Candidates need to be
registered and have attended a Religious Education classes within the
last year, pass a Catholic Faith assessment or take a Basic Faith
Workshop. Registration for the Year
2015-2016 is now open. Please visit
our webpage at:
stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com
or call the Parish Center for more information.
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Married Women
Easter
Virtues
Are you Smarter then a
Third Grader Answers:
SATURDAY June 6
8:00 am
Bernard & Peter Maduko (D)
5:00 pm
Rose McNamara (D)
Marggie Ayala, Soledad Barba, Sue Barrett, Rosalinda
Banzon, Tom Blum, Ellen Brandlin, Shirley Caldwell,
Teresa Calderon, Lois Chavez, Teresita Clemente, Dylan and Dorothy Doukakis, Juan Antonio & Alejandro
Duran, Howard & Cora Fausto, Rose Garcia, Rose Gibilterra, Joe & Don Guzman, Townsend Hale, Margaret
Hoff, Dorothy Hoover, Gene Hunley, Michalina Kubek,
Patricia Lamay, Ed Lewis, Alice Lipinski, Ken Lockwood, Majella McIntyre, Cecil McAllister, Kay McGuire,
Pauline McKinley, Michelle McManus, Grace Mercado,
Shirley Merrill, Colleen O’Ryan, Pamela Polizzotto,
Josefina Rigalva, Ryan Ramirez, Baby Rose, Juan Sanchez, John Snyder, Anne Schuman, Ken Steffan, Rev.
John Svendsen, Maralyn Swenson, Mary Stanford,
Keith Storm, Janina Tyborowska, Eva Lily Valdez,
Elena Victoria, Rony Vitus, Elizabeth Webster, Christopher Wheeler, Pennye Wilder, Nik Woods.
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St. Anthony
In Loving Memory 1919-2015
Sister Maria Aurora Gonzalez S.J.S, former Director of
our Religious Education Program from 1994-2004
passed away peacefully in the SJS infirmary in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico on
Sunday, May 31st.
We are very grateful that she was part of
our community and her genuine love for
teaching and dedication to the children of
St. Anthony.
May a choir of angels come to greet her
and speed her to paradise. May she find eternal life.
Monthly Financial Report
St. Anthony Church is committed to financial transparency as part of our effort to be careful stewards of the
resources provided by our generous parishioners.
Below is our April 2015 Financial Report.
April 2015 Income:
Collections
Sun/Sat Collections
Online Giving
$40,915
$38,364
$ 2,551
Sacraments
Fundraising
Property Rental
Restricted (Rel Ed /Confrm/Scrip)
Total Income
April 2015 Expenses:
Operating
Archdiocese Assessment
Insurance
Utilities
Rectory Expense
Church Supplies/Etc
Salaries/Benefits
Salaries
Health Insurance
Other Expenses
$ 1,207
$ 1,616
$
45
$ 979
$44,762
$22,000
$ 4,156
$ 2,964
$ 1,334
$ 2,125
$11,421
Annual Baby Shower
Our annual baby shower for mothers that
cannot provide for their newborns will be
held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st
at all the Masses. A crib will be placed at the entrance in
which to place your baby gifts. Newborn infant clothes
and disposable diapers are especially needed. Gently
used and clean baby clothes, blankets, etc will also be
acceptable. Thank you for helping this noble cause.
On Going CASE Collection
CASE (Community Alliance to Support
and Empower) serves the need of those
in need within our community. The food
pantry is in need: canned meat foods,
canned chili, tuna, spaghetti sauce, diced
tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cooking oil,
pasta, canned fruits, snacks, peanut butter, jam, juices,
poptarts, cheerios, cornflakes, paper goods, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, toothpaste, soap, tissues/
Kleenex, cleaning supplies, liquid dishwashing, laundry
detergent, shampoo & conditioner, etc.
$
St. Anthony Pre-School is also accepting applications
for the new year. Please contact Rosa Aguayo at
(310) 322-4392 Ext 329.
165
$5,304
$3,800
$1,504
($2,572)
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“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce
then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new wine your vat will
overflow”
Proverbs 3:9-10
Our sincerest gratitude for your generosity and continued support to St. Anthony Church.
Business Manager
Pregnancy Help Center
(310) 787-4357 - 24-hour help line
Notes from St. Anthony Pre-School
Parish Enhancements
Collections
Expenses (LED Chandelier)
Net Income (Loss)
Abner B. Espanola
Pregnancy Help Center
“In time when I was scared and confused, you
made me feel cared about. I don’t know what
I would have done without you. This child is
such a blessing.”
$26,673
$21,205
$ 5,468
$48,838
($ 4,076)
God bless you,
News from the Office of Respect Life
Thank you for your continued support & kindness.
Total Expenses
Net Income/(Loss)
Total Net Income (Loss)
June 7, 2015
Safeguard the Children
Did you Know
You can help children know they
are understood
As parents, educators and volunteers,
we want children to know that we are
not only authority figures in their lives, but also people
they can trust. To foster authentic trust with children, it
is important that they know that you understand them.
One of the simplest ways to do this is by repeating
back what children are telling you. When you do this,
you are affirming to the child that they are heard and
understood. For complete VIRTUS® Article and more
communication tips email: [email protected].
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Mensaje para Reflexionar
La Parroquia de San Antonio
Hoy la iglesia celebra La Fiesta del Santísimo Cuerpo o
Corpus Christi y la Santísima Sangre de Cristo. Esta
fiesta es importante para nosotros, porque a traves del
Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo recibimos la plenitud de
vida.
En una aldea, un templo pagano se encuentra al
costado de una Iglesia Católica. Cada día, un Pagano
y un Católico caminan en la misma dirección hacia sus
respectivos lugares de culto. El pagano observa que
el católico nunca lleva una ofrenda a la iglesia. El le
pregunta, "¿Cómo es que ustedes los Católicos no
ofrecen nada cuando usted asisten a su Misa"?
"Nuestra religión es diferente," responde el católico.
"Ustedes paganos están obligados a ofrecer a su Dios
cada vez que lo veneran. Para nosotros los católicos,
siempre que celebramos la Santa Misa, nuestro Dios
se ofrece a nosotros".
Jesús dijo, "Yo soy el pan vivo que desciende de
los cielos; quienquiera que come este pan vivirá para
siempre. El pan que les daré es mi cuerpo y lo daré
por la vida de la palabra" (Juan.6:51). El se ofrece a
nosotros con amor cada vez que nosotros celebramos
la Misa.
Nuestra creencia como Católicos es que en la
Eucaristía nos debemos transformar para llegar a ser
el pan para otras personas. Cuándo recibimos la comunión nosotros llegamos a ser lo que recibimos.
Llegamos a ser el cuerpo de Cristo el uno para el otro.
Esto significa que debemos abrazar una vida de servicio humilde y amor incondicional hacia los demás.
COMO? Trayendo el amor y la compasión de Jesús
dondequiera que sean necesitados, somos invitados a
vivir como transmisores de su amor y caridad.
El
amor puede ser una gran palabra pero también la acción puede ser algo muy sencillo. Permítenos ser como
el pan quebrado y compartido con los demás. La Eucaristía es una bendición; pero a la vez es también una
tarea. Que afortunados somos al compartir estos regalos poderosos. Es en el compartir su cuerpo y su sangre que realizamos lo que Jesús nos pidío; compartir su
regalo de vida!
Que Dios los bendiga con la plenitud de vida!
- Padre Manny
Solemnidad del Corpus Christi
“Jesús Sacramentado es y debe ser para ustedes el
único y verdadero amigo”
Don Bosco
Nuestra Misión:
Nosotros, la comunidad de San Antonio, bendecidos
con diversidad en cultura y tradiciones, nos unimos a
la presencia real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía.
Nos comprometemos a vivir y enseñar la palabra de
nuestro señor Jesucristo por medio de nuestra oración,
servicio y acciones.
Noticias de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa
El programa de Educación Religiosa de
la Iglesia de San Antonio tiene como
finalidad ayudar a nuestros niños a reconocer la presencia de Dios en su vidas
y aprender quien es Jesucristo a través
de la guía del Espíritu Santo. Estas clases de catecismo o Educación Religiosa les ayudara a
seguir los caminos de Jesucristo a través de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica.
Ofrecemos clases de Catecismo para los niños desde
kindergarten hasta 8° Grado en Ingles. Tenemos el
programa de preparación del Sacramento del Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Reconciliación podrán ser
ofrecidos en Español.
Las Matriculas se llevan a cabo en el mes de Junio. Si
matricula a su niño/a antes del Julio 15, 2015 solo pagara $75.00 después del 15 de Julio hasta Septiembre
1 es $ 85.00.
Confirmación
Nuestro Programa de confirmación para
jóvenes es un programa de preparación de
dos años que ayuda a los jóvenes a desarrollarse como Católicos responsables y
maduros, listos para vivir su fe en este mundo. Nuestras matriculas para el año 2015-2016 comenzaron el 1 de junio. Por favor diríjase a nuestra
pagina web:
Stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com
Protegiendo a los Niños
Sabia usted?
Usted puede ayudar a que los niños se sientan comprendidos
Como padres, educadores y voluntarios, queremos que los niños sepan
que no somos sólo figuras de autoridad en su vida,
sino también que somos personas de confianza. Para
fomentar esta verdadera confianza, es importante que
los niños se sientan comprendidos. Una de las formas
más sencillas de hacer esto es repetir lo que están
diciendo. Al hacerlo, reafirmamos al niño que lo hemos
escuchado y comprendido. Para una copia del artículo
completo de VIRTUS® y más sugerencias para la comunicación, escriba a [email protected].
Come and Celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron Saint,
Saint Anthony of Padua
in the International Food Festival
Join us for an all-day celebration!
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