St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 13935 Telegraph Rd ◊ Whittier, CA 90604-2536 Parish Office: 562-941-0115 ◊ Fax: 562-941-3785 Website: www.sggcatholic.org How do I respond when I hear the voice of the Lord? ¿Cómo respondo cuando escucho la voz de Dios? Am I open to God’s plans for me, or do I have my own plans? ¿Estoy abierto a los planes de Dios para mi, o tengo mis propios planes? January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario REV. BRIAN NUNES Administrator REV. JOHN LEE Associate Pastor REV. FINBARR DEVINE In Residence Religious Education Program Located at the Faith Formation Center Localizado en el Centro Faith Formation Telephone: (562) 944-8311 Elementary Coordinator: Candace Pedroza Extension 775 Confirmation Coordinator: Leticia Negrete Extension 224 St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Escuela Católica de San Gregorio Magno 13925 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, CA 90604 Ms. Paulette Clagon—Principal Telephone: (562) 941-0750 Fax: (562) 903-7325 www.sggknights.org MASS SCHEDULE ◊ HORARIO DE MISA SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday/sábado: 5:30pm English /Inglés Sunday/domingo: 7am,8:30am & Saturdays and the Thursday before the 1st Friday of each month 4pm—5pm 10:30am English/Inglés 12:30pm Spanish/Español 5:30pm English/Inglés Monday—Saturday: 8:30am (Rosary after Mass) 1st Friday Mass and 3rd Wednesday Mass: 6:30pm (Confessions) SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA (CONFESIONES) Todos los Sábados y, el Jueves antes del primer Viernes de cada mes 4pm—5pm PARISH OFFICE HOURS HORAS DE OFICINA Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 9:00 am—12:00 pm and 1:00 pm—6:00 pm Saturday/Sábado 9:00 am—2:00 pm Sunday/Domingo 9:00 am—2:00 pm St. Gregory the Great Catholic Community January 18, 2015 Page 2 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the Parish Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at least six months prior to the date. SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO Es necesario comunicarse con la Oficina de la Parroquia de 9:00 de la mañana hasta las 5 de la tarde, al menos seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de la boda. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Must contact the Parish Office to Pre-Register for Baptism between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday (Except Holidays /Holy Days) Baptisms take place on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2 pm. The cost is $50 and includes the Pre-Baptismal Class. SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO EN ESPAÑOL Necesitan acercarse a la Oficina de la Parroquia de 9 de la mañana a 5 de la tarde para registrarse para el Bautismo (Excepto Días Festivos / Días Santos). Los Bautismos son cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 2 de la tarde. El costo es de $50 e incluye la Clase Pre-Bautismal. PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS If you are interested in attending our Pre-Baptismal Class held on the 3rd Sunday of each month (Except Holy Days / Holidays /Church Events) at 2pm in the Msgr. Ruddy Center , Room “A”. The attendant must pre-register at the Parish Office no later than 5 days before the class date. No one will be allowed into the class without the proof of Receipt of the Registration of the Pre-Baptismal Class. If you have any questions please call the Parish Office at (562) 941-0115 Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm. CLASE PRE-BAUTISMAL Si usted está interesado en asistir a nuestra clase Pre-Bautismal que se lleva acabo el Segundo Domingo de cada mes (Excepto Días Santos/Días Festivos/ Eventos de la Parroquia) a las 2PM en el Msgr. Ruddy Center, Salon “A” Las personas deben registrarse. No se le permitirá entrar a la clase si no tiene el comprobante del Recibo de Registración de la Clase Pre-Bautismal. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame a la Oficina de la Parroquia al (562) 941-0115 de Lunes a Vernes de 9 am-5 pm. QUINCEAÑERAS-PRESENTATIONS Must contact the Parish Office Monday-Friday 9am to 5 pm at least 4 months prior to the date. Deben comunicarse con la oficina de la Parroquia de Lunes a Vernes de 9:00 de la mañana a 5 de la tarde con 4 meses de anticipación a la fecha deseada. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Formerly called “Extreme Unction” or “Last Rites,” this sacrament is to be administered at the beginning of a serious illness or before surgery because it provides strengthening and healing. Contact the Parish Office at (562) 941-0115. UNCION A LOS ENFERMOS O COMUNION A LOS ENFERMOS Formalmente llamado “Extremaunción. La administración de éste Sacramento es para la persona que enfrenta el principio de una enfermedad grave o antes de una operación. Por favor llamar a la Parroquia al teléfono (562) 941-0115 INTENCIONES DE MISA PARA LA SEMANA Monday, Jan 19 Tuesday, Jan 20 Wednesday, Jan 21 8:30 am: Diego Andres Galicia 8:30 am: Jessica Rivera 8:30 am: Nora Higgins+ 6:30 pm: Toribia Otbu Juson+ Thursday, Jan 22 Friday, Jan 23 10:00 am: The Purgatory Souls 8:30 am: Loui Quijada+ Saturday, Jan 24 8:30 am: Evelyn Bagaybagayan, Yolanda Mendoza+ Sarah Edna Tobin+ Sunday, Jan 25 5:30 pm: Jean Wimer 7:00 am: Thomas Kennedy+ 8:30 am: Paul De la Rosa+ 10:30 am: Staylon Family members Living and Deceased 12:30 pm: Por todos nuestros feligreses y benefactores 5:30 pm: Luz Avila + : Deceased /Fallecido(a) St. Gregory the Great Catholic Community January 18, 2015 Page 3 A note from Fr. Brian Last Sunday we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and with it we marked the end of the Christmas season. Once Jesus was baptized, he began his years of ministry and service, and so celebrating the feast of his baptism is a nice, convenient symbol for us that his childhood years (the days of Christmas) are over. Now we are in what the Church calls Ordinary Time, so let me share a few words about what it means to be “ordinary.” On the one hand, the term doesn’t mean that this season is boring or unimportant. Rather, the word “ordinary” means that the Sundays of this part of the year follow a particular order. This Sunday, for example, is designated simply as the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, but it is “ordinary” only in the sense that one week follows after another. Of course, just like the rest of our lives, the Church year includes certain times for celebrating. Easter and Christmas take precedence as the greatest feasts we celebrate, and each one requires several weeks to celebrate properly. The seasons of Lent and Advent are important, because they give us time to prepare well for the celebrations of Easter and Christmas. But the rest of the year is important too: without “ordinary” time, we wouldn’t notice how great these wonderful celebrations are. If every day were a feast day, then no feast day would seem special. Ordinary Time helps us remember that God works in our lives all the time, not just a little bit here and there. Nevertheless, we do continue to celebrate during Ordinary Time, and we do so on Sunday, the day that has been passed down to us for 2000 years as the day when Jesus rose from the dead. Each Sunday is a mini-Easter, and what better way to celebrate than by coming to Mass! Many people will have the day off from work or school this Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Our parish office will be closed as well. But this entire week we join with Christians all over the world in a celebration that is not as well known, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. From Sunday, January 18, through Sunday, January 25, we are invited to work alongside members of other Christian denominations to demonstrate how much we already have in common, and to pray for even greater unity in the future. In these ways we recall the wish Jesus expressed at the Last Supper, “that they all may be one” (John 17:21), and try to make that wish a reality. May we all be one! El Domingo pasado celebramos la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor y con eso, marcamos el final de la época de Navidad . Una vez que Jesús fue bautizado, él inició sus años de nministerio y servicio, y al celebrar la fiesta de su bautismo, es para nosotros un símbolo conveniente agradable de que sus años de niñez (los días de Navidad ) terminaron. Ahora nos encontramos en lo que la Iglesia llama Tiempo Ordinario, y deseo compartir en pocas palabras sobre el significado de ser “ordinario.” Por un lado, el término no significa que esta época es aburrida o sin importancia. Por el contrario, la palabra “ordinario” significa que los Domingos de esta parte del año siguen un orden particular. Este Domingo, por ejemplo, está designado simplemente como el Segundo Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario, pero entendemos “ordinario” solamente en el sentido de que las semanas siguen una tras otra. Por supuesto, justamente como el resto de nuestras vidas, el año de la Iglesia incluye algunas celebraciones. Pascua y Navidad tienen prioridad sobre todas las fiestas que celebramos y cada una necesita muchas semanas de preparación para celebrarlas propiamente. Las épocas de Cuaresma y Adviento son importantes porque nos proporcionan tiempo para prepararnos bien para la celebración de Pascua y Navidad. Pero el resto del año también es importante: sin tiempo “ordinario,” no nos daríamos cuenta de cuán importante son estas maravillosas celebraciones. Si todos los días serían de fiesta, entonces ningún día de fiesta sería importante. El Tiempo Ordinario nos ayuda a recordar que Dios trabaja en nuestras vidas todo el tiempo, no solamente un poco aqui y un poco allá. Sin embargo, continuamos celebrando durante el Tiempo Ordinario y hacemos eso el Domingo, el día que ha sido pasado a nosotros por 2000 años como el día que Jesús resucitó de la muerte. Cada Domingo es una mini-Pascua, ¡y qué mejor manera de celebrar que viniendo a Misa! Muchas personas tendrán un día libre de su trabajo o escuela este Lunes en honor al cumpleaños del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nuestra oficina parroquial permanecerá cerrada en ese día. Toda esta semana nos uniremos con Cristianos en todo el mundo en una celebración que no es muy conocida, la Semana de Oración por Unidad Cristiana. Desde el Domingo 18 de Enero hasta el Domingo 25 del mismo mes, estamos invitados a trabajar en conjunto con miembros de dominaciones Cristianas para demostrar cuánto tenemos en común y para orar unidos en el futuro. En estos días, recordamos el deseo de Jesús expresado en la Ultima Cena, “que todos sean uno” (Juan 17:21) y tratar de hacer una realidad de ese deseo. ¡Seamos todos uno! January 18, 2015 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Page 4 TODAY’S READINGS READINGS FOR THE WEEK First Reading — Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening (1 Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday:Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12, or Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). Second Reading — Your bodies are members of Christ; glorify God in your body (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20). Gospel — The first disciples saw where Jesus was staying and they stayed with him (John 1:35-42) WORRIES The greatest of worries can’t pay the smallest of debts. any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 JOY The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything. —Anonymous Father we pray for peace, healing and strength for: Dios Padre oramos por la sanación y fuerza de: Jean Wimer, Linda Jubida, Margaret Kinney, Judith Miller, Maritza Luna, Benjamin García, Mikaela Campos, Carina Cruz, Joyce Heldridge, Pamela Carreón, Refugio Garcia, Angela McEwan, Faith & Jacob Salazar, William Cuellar, Arcelia Herrera, Jesus Plascencia, Romero & Plascencia Family, Aide Sanchez, Baby Berlyne Delgado, Anali Gonzalez, Benjamin Garcia, Angie Nogal, Gilbert Garcia Sr. & Jr., William Rangel, Sandy Schlutter, Joe Kennedy, oscar Garcia, Christian & Tere Tovar, Yadira & Oscar Acosta, Children Leilani & Aaliyah Acosta, Mary Williams, Deacon Charles and all those listed in the Daily Intentions of the Blessed Sacrament and the Names in the Book of Intentions. —St. Julian Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Help keep this beautiful self-giving expression of love for Jesus alive in our parish by spending an hour of your time with Him. The Chapel needs adorers: Sunday 12am-1am., 8am-9am., 1pm-2pm., 4pm-5pm, 6pm-7pm. Monday 6am-7am., 3pm-4pm., 4pm-5pm., 6pm-7pm., 7pm-8pm., 10pm-11pm. Tuesday 2pm-3pm., 5pm-6pm., 8pm-9pm Wednesday (T.B.A) Thursday 10am-11am., 4pm-5pm., 5pm-6pm., 6pm-7pm., 10pm-11pm. Friday Please remember in your prayers the recently deceased of our Parish. Por favor recuerden en sus oraciones a los fallecidos . Ricardo Reyes Ray Rubio Maria Guadalupe Diaz December 18, 2014 January 8, 2015 January 8, 2015 The Parish office and all facilities will be closed tomorrow, January 19, in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. La Oficina de la Rectoría y todos los salones de reuniones permanecerán cerrados el día de mañana, 19 de Enero en conmemoration del Día del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1am-2am., 2pm-3pm., 8pm-9pm. Saturday 5am-6am., 4pm-5pm., 5pm-5pm., 6pm-7pm., 7pm-8pm., 8pm -9pm, 9pm-10pm. Please contact: Albert Hernandez 562/945-5878 or COLLECTION FOR Sunday, January 11, 2015 First Collection««««««««««$ 10,085.50 Maryknoll««««««««««««..$ 5,315.00 Total««««««««««««««.. $ 15,400.50 . Thank you for your generosity Gracias por su generosidad January 18, 2015 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Community LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE PROJECT Page 5 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Have you nominated a longest married couple? Is the Lord calling you to pro-life ministry? Now is the time to honor couples who have had long marriages. The Respect Life Committee invites you to join us in our pro-life work. We meet the Second Sunday of the month after the 10:30 Mass in the “Faith Formation Center.” This annual search is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. For more information go to: wwme.org BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: GRIEF RECOVERY WEEKEND FOR WIDOWED, SEPARATED AND DIVORCED INDIVIDUALS February 13-15, 2015 A “Beginning Experience” weekend will be held at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce/separation. This program helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new begnning with renewed hope. Beginning Experience is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Cost: $250 shared room; $325 private room. This includes program materials, lodging and (5) meals. There is a $25 discount if paid before the weekend. For info/registration, please contact : Peg Setti (818) 767-1007 or Brenda Mikhail (818) 352-5265 or Maria Rojas (310) 3650186 (bilingual Spanish) The Beginning Experience website is www.beginningexperience.org and email is [email protected] For more information contact Bill Scianni at (562) 941-8972 WOMEN OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP Ladies! Join us for a time of friendship through praise, prayer, scripture and reflection. We meet the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Ruddy Center “C”. For more information please call Mary Frances García 562-652-8982 NAIM GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS We meet at St. Gregory the Great Church on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Msgr. Ruddy Center. Please join us for refreshments and Dime Bingo. Meet with other local widows and widowers and all those who have lost their significant others. Gather for grief sharing, healing and have fun. Call Kay Lesandrini for information: 562-693-3496 562-693-3496 NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! It’s the SUPER BOWL of caring February 1, 2015. Be a player. Bring to our parish a dollar or a non-perishable food item for each member of your family. We will pass it on to those in need. Go Team! Third Wednesday Mass January 21, 2015 6:30 p.m. Representatives of our parish community will be outside the east patio today, January 25 and February 1rst. to collect your donations. Please help us to help others! Thank you for your participation! MARY & JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER 5300 Crest Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 LOS ANGELES ARCHDIOCESAN CONCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN The Eastern District of the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will have its district meeting on Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Benedict Church, 1022 W. Cleveland Ave., Montebello, CA 90640. The day begins at 9:30 am and includes a speaker, Rev. Eugene Lee speaking on “The Cross is the Gateway to Heaven,” mass, lunch and concludes at 1:30 pm. The charge for the day is $12.00 per person. Make checks payable to Altar Society of St. Benedict and mail to Dolores Perez, 1400 Via Camile, Montebello, CA 90640 before Thursday, January 15th deadline. For more information call: Dolores Perez at (323) 722-2563 or Eleanor Payan at (562) 698-3528 “Passion Stirred by the Spirit” Saturday, February 7—9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD “Catholics & Other Religions and Pope Francis” Sunday, February 8th—2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RT. Rev. Alexei Smith Where are we in our relationship to other religions, where have we come from and where might Pope Francis be leading us? Father Alexei will update us on the current revival of ecumenical and interfaith issues and discuss ways in which we can all be involved in this evolution. Cost: $10 Online Registration: http://2-giving.org/Registration ViewEvent.asp?evntid=11993 v2.5/ January 18, 2015 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Page 6 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.), RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM & CONFIRMATION PROGRAM NEWS R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Are you thinking of becoming Catholic, but have too many questions? Are you Catholic but need to grow in your understanding of your Catholic faith and tradition? Were you only baptized and never completed your other Sacraments of Initiation? Were you baptized in another Christian Tradition? Were you denied the gift of faith by your parents? RCIA is present for you here in our parish community. Our process is year-round and is meant to meet you where you are and work with you to address all your concerns and false concepts about the Catholic Church. Contact Byron Sharp at (562) 322-0371 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS 2015 The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and revitalize us once more. Join us March 12, (Youth Day), March 13 - 15, 2015 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 a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. We offer 310 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 on line 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. CONFIRMATION NEWS -High School ConfirmationNEXT CLASS, TODAY, JANUARY 18, 2015 3PM to 5PM Youth Mass at 5:30 following class -ADULT CONFIRMATIONNext class in the Faith Formation Center For any questions, please call 562-944-8311, x224 to speak to Leticia Negrete, Confirmation Coordinator or email inquiries to: [email protected] Help Children Game Safely Online Thousand of children and young people received game consoles for Christmas. Parental involvement is critical when it comes to helping children online game more safely. Take an active interest in the games that your child plays alone or with others. You can research games, ratings and content on www.esrb.org. This website is maintained by the Entertainment Software Rating Board which rates thousands of games each year. Another tip is to know which safety features are available on the gaming equipment that your child uses—a headset may have voice-making features. For more information visit on using gaming sites to go: http://www.netsmartz.org/gaming MARY & JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER 5300 Crest Road Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca 90275 “Journey Through Grief” Sr. Laura Gormley, SSL February 7, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Passion Stirred by the Spirit: A Labyrinth Adventure Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD “The glory of God is the human person fully alive...the life of the human person is the vision of God.”«-St. Irenaeus. When was the last time you felt really alive and truly you? Are you living life passionately, fully present, as an expression of the Spirit of God moving and flowing in and through you? Walk the Labyrinth with us and discover, or rediscover what enlivens you and how the Spirit might leading you to manifest your passion in the world. Used at one time in medieval cathedrals as a symbolic pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the Labyrinth continues to serve as a means of pilgrimage, but now to a place of interior openness to be able to encounter God directly. In this encounter, we can know God more intimately, know ourselves more fully, and know our passion as the Spirit’s movement within us more clearly. Cost: $50 ($45 if paid in full by January 30) - Includes lunch. Online registration: http://e-giving.org/Registration v2.5/ViewEvent.asp? evntid=11992 January 18, 2015 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Community Page 7 St. Gregory the Great Catholic School News Page Five_ ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL - CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LADY KNIGHTS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR GAME AGAINST ST. BRUNO'S SCHOOL OVER THE WEEKEND. GREAT JOB BOY'S VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. YOU PLAYED HARD AGAINST ST. LINUS. THANK YOU TO THE FANS THAT WERE ABLE TO CHEER BOTH TEAMS ON. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS A LOT TO OUR ATHLETES. OUR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMS WILL PLAY AGAIN THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND. PLEASE VIEW OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULES. - SONG PRACTICE FOR THURSDAY - CANCELLED. NO CHEER PRACTICE ON FRIDAY. - THE FLU AND COLD SEASON HAS BEEN LINGERING THROUGHOUT OUR CAMPUS EVEN BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAK, WE ASK THAT PARENTS SEND THEIR STUDENTS TO SCHOOL DRESSED WARM AND IN UNIFORM. WE — ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND COVER THEIR MOUTH AND NOSE WHEN COUGHING AND SNEEZING. OUR SCHOOL IS DOING THEIR PART IN WIPING DOWN GENERAL AREAS OF CAMPUS, DOOR HANDLES AND MAKING SURE THAT HAND SANITIZERS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. - PLEASE TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO STAY HEALTHY AND GERM-FREE CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK - January 25 - January 30 Dear Parents/Guardians: The theme for the National School Week is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knoweldge and Service.” The annual observance starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2015 is January 25-31. Schools typically celebrate Catholic School Week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community at large. The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of the Catholic education. First, schools are communities small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. The new logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy on the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo that are present in our Catholic schools. CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK INFORMATION Sunday, January 25th: Open House! Come and Visit Us! Monday, January 26th: Student Day! Come to school dressed in Pajamas! Set up Science Fair project: 2:00-6:00 Tuesday, January 27th: Spirit Day! Come to school dressed in class colors! Author Visit (Dorian Innes) grades TK-3 Science Fair 6:00-7:00 Thursday, January 29th: All You Need is Love! Wednesday, January 28th: College Ready Day! Come dressed in favorite college shirt/sweatshirt/jersey Grandparents Day! Students will perform a Beatle’s song Student of the Month at morning announcement starting at 10:00 a.m. Dress as instructed by your teacher. Spelling Bee 10:00 a.m. grades 5-8 Class competition Build Castles from canned goods 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 30th: Pep Rally 11:45! All cans will be donated to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Baketball and Soccer teams will be introduced Students come dressed in Mass attire. VISIT THE BOOK FAIR Sunday, January 25th to Friday, January 30th! CLASS COLORS TK - Light Blue K - Purple 1st - Orange 2nd - White 3rd - Pink 4th - Yellow 5th - Brown 6th - Green 7th - Red 8th - Blue Class T-shirt Enero 18 del 2015 Iglesia Católica de San Gregorio Magno Página 8 Ministerios Hispanos SAGRADO CORAZON DE JESUS El Grupo “Sagrado Corazón de Jesús” es un grupo de oración e intercesión. Nos reunimos el segundo Sábado de cada mes en el Msgr. Ruddy Cent, Salon “C” de 3pm a 6pm.Tenemos una hora de exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y alabanzas. Vengan y adoremos junto al Señor. Para mas información llamar a: Lourdes Plasencia (562) 941-4558 APOSENTO ALTO Les hacemos una cordial invitación a participar en Oración y Alabanza todos los Viernes de 7pm a 9pm en el Msgr. Ruddy Center. El primer Viernes de cada mes nos reunimos en la Iglesia para la Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento de 7:30pm a 9:30pm. Para mas información llamar a Emilio Jr. Gonzales al (562) 500-8371 o Guillermo Topete al (562) 946-9371. ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL ¿Quieren a su esposo (a) pero no siente ese amor vivo de recién casados? ¿Cuando salen solos no encuentran de que hablar? ¿Le dan más importancia a la Televisión o a otras actividades, que a su relación? ¿Le gustaría que sus hijos crecieran mas felices? Usted no NECESITA un ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL, usted se lo MERECE! Para mas información llamar a Jesus y María Lopez (562) 536-3374 ó a Joaquin y Jennie Salazar (562) 964-7673 DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA El grupo de la Divina Misericordia les da la bienvenida a sus reuniones los Miércoles a las 7:00 de la noche en el Msgr. Ruddy Center Salón “A.” Como grupo rezamos la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, oramos por nuestras necesidades y también por las de otros. El centro de nuestra reunión es la reflexión sobre el Evangelio del Domingo. Para más información llamar a Sarita Castillo (714) 270-8833. GRUPO MUJER Este es un grupo de apoyo para mujeres. Como mujeres latinas estamos siempre preocupadas por todos en la familia, pero necesitamos también pensar en nosotras. En este grupo nos damos la oportunidad para compartir nuestras experiencias y esperanzas. Nos reunimos los Martes a las 7p.m. en el Msgr. Ruddy Center, Salon “B”. Para mas información llamar a: Celina Topete (562) 946-9371 QUINCEAÑERA Información para las Quinceañeras: ¿Está planeando celebrar una Misa de Quince Años para su hija en el futuro? ¿Su hija tiene 12 años y no ha recibido su Primera Comunión? Si contestó “sí” a cualquiera de las dos preguntas, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial para más información, al teléfono (562) 941-0115 COMITE DE GUADALUPANOS Les hace una cordial invitación a las reuniones para acompañarlos a continuar con la devoción de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el tercer Jueves del mes de 7:00 a 9:00 pm en el Faith Formation Center, Green Room. Todos son bienvenidos. Comunicarse con Bertha Vargas para más información al teléfono 562-278-5103 CLASE DE CRECIMIENTO BIBLICO El grupo de oración “Aposento Alto” les hace una cordial invitación a la clase de Crecimiento bíblico en Español todos los Lunes de 7:00 a 9:00 de la noche en el Salón “C” del Msgr. Ruddy Center. Esta clase se ofrece principalmente para principiantes. No importa si usted no sabe leer o escribir, siempre será bienvenido, nosotros con mucho gusto le ayudaremos. En estas reuniones todos podemos participar y aprender juntos. Para más información puede comunicarse con Lilia Valencia (562) 233-8003 Ayude a Sus Hijos a Jugar con Seguridad Miles de niños y jóvenes recibieron consolas de juegos durante la Navidad. Muestre interés en los juegos que sus hijos quieren jugar o comprar. Puede hacer una investigación de la calificación de estos juegos y sus contenidos en www.esrb.org. Este sitio web es manejado por la Junta Directiva para Calificar el Software de entretenimiento, que califica miles de juergos cada año. Aqui se ofrecen algunos consejos: Aprenda qué características de seguridad están disponibles en los equipos de juego que su hijo usa—un audífomo puede tener características para enmascarar voces. Para más información visite: http://www.netsmartz.org/Gaming R. I. C. A (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) ¿Ha pensado en convertirse a ser Católico, pero tiene muchas preguntas? ¿Es usted Católico pero necesita crecer en el conocimiento de su fe Católica y su tradición? ¿Usted fue solamente bautizado y nunca completó sus otros Sacramentos de Iniciación? ¿Fue bautizado en otra Tradición Cristiana? ¿Sus padres le negaron el regalo de la fe? El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana está aqui presente en la parroquia de su comunidad. El proceso continúa todo el año y trabajaremos con usted acerca de sus intranquilidades y la preocupación sobre el falso concepto con respecto a la Iglesia Católica. Puede comunicarse al teléfono (562) 941-0115 Ext. 553 Enero 18 del 2015 Iglesia Católica de San Gregorio Magno LECTURAS DE HOY Página 9 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA . Primera lectura — “Habla, Señor, tu siervo te escucha” (1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19). Salmo — Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad (Salmo 40 [39]). Segunda lectura — Tu cuerpo es un templo del Espíritu Santo (1 Corintios 6:13-15, 17-20). Evangelio — Los primeros discípulos empiezan a seguir a Jesús y declaran que es el Mesías (Juan 1:35-42). Lunes: Martes: Heb 5:1-10; Sal 110 (109):1-4; Mc 2:18-22 Heb 6:10-20; Sal 111 (110):1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mc 2:23-28 Miércoles:Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Sal 110 (109):1-4; Mc 3:1-6 Jueves: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Mc 3:7-12, o cualquiera de lecturas para el Día de Oración Viernes: Heb 8:6-13; Sal 85 (84):8, 10-14; Mc 3:13-19 Sábado: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Mc 3:20-21 Domingo: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; PREOCUPACIONES Las más grandes preocupaciones no pueden pagar las más mínimas deudas. —Anónimo Mc 1:14-20 ALEGRÍA La alegría plena reside en ver a Dios en todas las cosas. —San Julián VECINOS AYUDANDO A VECINOS ¡DOMINGO DEL SUPER TAZON! Adoración perpetua de la eucaristía Este es el SUPER TAZON de la generosidad 2015. Sea un jugador. Traiga consigo a nuestra parroquia un dólar o un alimento, no perecedero, por cada miembros de su familia. ¡Vamos Equipo! Representantes de nuestra comunidad parroquial se encontrarán en el patio después de todas las Misas hoy 18, el 15 de Enero y el 1o. de Febrero para aceptar sus donaciones. ¡Por favor ayúdenos a ayudar a otros! ¡Gracias por su participación! CONGRESO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA DE LOS ANGELES 2015 El Congreso de Educación Religiosa está próximo para renovarnos y nutrirnos una vez más. Acompáñanos el 12 de marzo (Jornada Juvenil), 13 al 15 de marzo del 2015. Si nunca ha asistido al Congreso, tenga por seguro que tendrá una experiencia maravillosa. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Este Congreso anual es patrocinado por la Oficina de Educación Religiosa de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, y tiene una variedad de oportunidades para enriquecimiento en la fe, oración y entretenimiento. Ofrecemos 310 asambleas, que cubren temas de gran interés; desde espiritualidad y desarrollo personal a estudios bíblicos, teológicos y de catequesis; hay un tema de interés para cada persona. Además de los talleres, los participantes disfrutarán de la oración matutina, liturgias vespertinas y una variedad de conciertos al mediodía y por la noche. ¡Venga a renovarse a través de estas experiencias del Congreso! ¡No se pierdan esta oportunidad de inscribirse para asistir a este enriquecedor fin de semana! ¡Para inscribirse hoy! Visite la página www.REcongress.org Para adquirir un libro de inscripciones póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Educación Religiosa de su parroquia o llame a la línea de información del Congreso al (213) 637-7348 para solicitar una copia del libro de inscripciones. Ayúdenos a mantener esta hermosa expresión de amor por Jesús, comprometiéndose a ofrecer una hora de su tiempo para acompañarlo. 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John Lee, Associate Pastor….………………………...Extension 222 Della Yañez, Business Manager ...................... ………...Extension 225 E-mail: [email protected] Receptionist…………………………………..…………………....Extension 221 Parish Office………………………………………………………...Extension 226 St. Gregory the Great School«««««..««...(562)941-0750 13925 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, CA 90604 Website: www.sggknights.org Ms. Paulette Clagon, Principal School Business Hours: Monday through Friday: 8am to 3:30pm St. Gregory the Great Before & After School Daycare Provided for Students who attend St. Gregory the Great Elementary Daycare Hours: 6am to 7:30am and 3pm to 6pm After School Hours may vary depending on school dismissal Religious Education Office ............................... (562) 944-8311 ***Please call to make an appointment*** Leticia Negrete, Confirmation Coordinator:……………………………..Ext. 224 Email: [email protected] Candace Pedroza, Elementary Coordinator…………………………….Ext. 775 Email: [email protected] ADORACIÓN PERPETUA DE LA EUCARISTÍA Dora Huerta..........................................................(562) 233-5012 COMITE DE GUADALUPANOS Bertha Vargas…………………………....…… (562) 278-5103 COORDINADORA DE LECTORES Eva Lozano ……………………………….…...(562) 941-0544 COORDINADOR DE MINISTROS EUCARISTICOS Y SACRISTANES Fernando Torres..……………………………...(562) 522-4064 COORDINADORA DE MINISTROS EUCARISTICOS A LOS ENFERMOS (Para personas de habla Hispana) Emma Rodriguez………………………......…..(562) 941-9003 COORDINADORA DE MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Rosana Javier Ly ………………..…...(562) 941-0115 ext. 553 Email: [email protected] ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL Jesús y Maria Lopez………..……….....….........(562) 536-3374 Joaquin y Jennie Salazar……………………(562) 964-7673 ALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS Mary Ramirez…………………...……….….….(562) 706-2387 BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR Bill Pilkington…...……………...……….….….(562) 447-3696 Email: [email protected] BULLETIN EDITOR– Email: [email protected] Bulletin Announcements are due 2 weeks prior to the date of the event if you wish for your announcement to be published in the Bulletin. 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Garcia……………………………..…(562) 941-7332 GUADALUPANOS COMMITTEE Bertha Vargas……………………..….…..……(562) 278-5103 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WHITTIER COUNCIL 1898 Bob Deaves……………………………………………...(562) 715-1320 LEGION OF MARY Daniel Ramirez………………………….……...(562)694-2804 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Altar Servers, Katie Rubly………………..…...…(562) 883-5222 Email: [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers, Sanic Javier ………….…(562) 881-9152 Email: [email protected] Lectors, Alma Pepito ……………………………(562) 696-7445 E-mail: [email protected] Sacristans, Bill Pilkington …………………........(562) 447-3696 Email: [email protected] Ushers, Bob Mazon …………………………..….(562) 254-9326 MUSIC DIRECTOR Frank C. Navarrette............................................. (562) 441-3332 Email: [email protected] NAIM CHAPTER FOR THE WIDOWED Mary Torres…………….………..…………….(562) 943-0747 PASTORAL COUNCIL Cynthia Lopez Email: [email protected] PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Albert Hernandez..................................................(562) 945-5878 PRESENTATIONS “QUINCEAÑERAS” Parish Office Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.........................562) RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS 941-0115 Byron Sharp…………...…………..…………...(562) 322-0371 E-mail: [email protected] GRUPO DE LA “DIVINA MISERICORDIA” Sarita Castillo……………….…………...….....(714) 270-8833 RESPECT LIFE GRUPO “MUJER IMAGEN DE DIOS” Celina Topete………………………...…...……(562) 946-9371 Marie Alarid……………………………………(562) 941-2607 Lydia Curry………………………………….. (562) 941-3630 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN—”APOSENTO ALTO” Emilio Gonzales Jr. .……………………….…. (562) 500-8371 Guillermo Topete………………….………..…(562) 946-9371 . GRUPO DE ORACION—”SAGRADO CORAZON DE JESÚS” Lourdes Plascencia...............................................(562) 941-4558 MINISTERIO DE HOSPITALIDAD Jesus Galvez………………………………………...(562) 658-8343 QUINCEAÑERAS Oficina de la Iglesia Lunes -Vernes 9am a 5pm….(562)941-0115 RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (R.I.C.A) Rosana Javier Ly………..…………....…(562) 941-0115 Ext. 553 William Scianni…….…………….…………….(562) 941-8972 ROSARY MAKERS SCOUTING REPRESENTATIVE John Malvaez…………..….……….…………...(562) 309-1662 SENIOR CITIZENS Dora Martinez………………………….…….(562) 903-7488 VOCATIONS www.LAVocations.org……………....(213) 637-7515 WEDDING COORDINATOR Alexandra Sandoval………………………...…..(562) 631-1988 YOUTH MINISTER Leticia Negrete..………………………….(562) 944-8311 Ext. 224 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Email: [email protected] Candace Pedroza…………………………..(562) 944-8311 Ext. 775 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN……………..(.562) 944-8311 Ext. 775 Maritza Granda-Luna……………………………… (562) 458-2066
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