Parish Office: (323) 664-1305 • Fax: (323) 664-4975 Web Page:
www.stfrancisla.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday
Priests are available during office hours or by appointment
Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M.
Associate Pastor: Fr. Sebastian Sandoval, O.F.M., ext. 18 [email protected]
Deacon: John Salazar Music Director: Christine De Leon Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10
Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 662-3345
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Leslie De Leonardis, PrincipalWeb Page: www.stfrancisla.com Phone (323) 665-3601 • Fax (323) 665-4143 School E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule/Horario
MASS: English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm;
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am Saturday Vigil, 5:00 pm
MISA: Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm Domingos, 10:00 am
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays/Sábados 4:00 - 4:45 pm, English/Español
BAPTISMS: Please check office for dates and times.
BAUTIZOS: Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina.
MARRIAGE: Please register in Office six months before intended date
MATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada
DEVOTIONS: Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pm
Rosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am Mass
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday 7:00 pm
QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) 662-3345
6th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
February 11, 2018
LITURGY COUNCIL
Liturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators:
HOSPITALITY: Ken Castillo
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Carolina Benson LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Milagros Gomez MUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de Leon ALTAR SERVERS: Victor Veloz
SACRISTAN: Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda, José Valdes CHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda
CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller
ACTIVITIES
FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez
GRUPO de ORACIÓN:Maria Luisa Garcia, Tuesday, 7pm
GUADALUPANOS: Silvia Resendiz, 2do & 4to, Domingo, 12 Noon HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Dale Benson, 2nd Sun., 8:00 Mass JESUS is LORD Prayer Group: Lydia Emnace, Thursdays, 7pm
KOREAN SECULAR FRANCISCANSAnges Ho, 1st Sunday
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday, 2pm SEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7pm (323) 662-3345
YOUTH GROUP: Victor Veloz, Fri, 6pm - 9pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vilma Sierra
C.C.D.SaturdaysR.C.I.A.:Colleen McClure, Tuesdays, 7pm
R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pm
YOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays
OUTREACH
We welcome your ideas for serving those in need.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Jorge Guillen & Angelina Morales AIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis
W e e k l y R e f l e c t i o n
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Esta semana recordamos a san
Valentín, obispo y mártir. En EE. UU. se
conmemora el amor de parejas, novios y
esposos. Según la tradición, san Valentín,
en el año 270, contradijo al emperador y
casó a varias parejas después de que el
emperador hubiese prohibido el matrimonio
para mandar los hombres al ejército.
Valentín fue encarcelado y allí se enamoró
de la hija ciega del carcelero (en aquel
tiempo los obispos y los sacerdotes se
podían casar). El santo le dio la vista a la
muchacha y se hicieron novios. Llegado el
día de su martirio Valentín le dejó una
carta de despedida con el carcelero. La
firmó “De tu Valentín”.
En algunos países latinoamericanos el
14 de febrero es la celebración del amor y
la amistad. Los novios son importantes,
pero la persona no puede vivir sólo con el
amor de pareja. Los humanos estamos
hechos para varios tipos de amor. Estamos
hechos para el amor que nos trasciende a
nosotros mismos. Este es el amor cristiano,
el que no se limita a familia, amigos. El que
es valiente, como lo significa Valentín, ama
a todos aun a la persona que es diferente a
uno. (San Valentín no está hoy día ni en el
Santoral ni en el Misal Romano.)
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM,
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
R e f l e x i ó n S e m a n a l
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONToday’s Gospel centers on the plight of a leper and Jesus’ response of healing. In Hawaii, the bacterium that causes leprosy probably entered from China in the mid-1800s, and the native islanders were susceptible to the dreaded disease. In 1866, the government literally dumped the sufferers on a remote and virtually inaccessible island peninsula with towering cliffs. Thrown off ships into the sea, the sick people were told to swim for the beach and head for caves, and for seven years the only supplies were similarly cast into the sea to drift ashore. It was then, 1873, that a thirty-three-year-old Belgian priest, Damien de Veuster, went voluntarily to Kalaupapa. Before long, he cajoled the
government into funding his mission and its hospital, built a village with proper homes and sanitation, and recruited Mother Marianne Cope to bring sisters from Syracuse, New York, to nurse the sick. Damien, who eventually died of leprosy, has been canonized, and Mother Marianne as well.
Although leprosy has been curable since the 1940s, today a few patients remain in their lifelong home, now a national historic site. The peninsula is still utterly isolated from the outside world, and the speed limit for the few cars there is 5 mph since there’s nowhere to go! The hospital is still well-staffed and equipped, but access is regulated and visitors must take an official tour, often involving a descent down the cliffs by “Molakai mule.” There are few places on earth that evoke the healing power of Jesus, or our call to follow the Healer, more than Damien’s beloved island mission.
—Rev. James Field,
R E A D I N G S a n d I N T E N T I O N S
Monday, 2/12 !% &#%/) !(* . Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 8:00 AM - Pro Populo Tuesday, 2/13 ( !() (&, + ) . Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 8:00 AM - Pro Populo Wednesday, 2/14 ) % ) .# %*!% /) . )*% )*!% % Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 8:00 AM - Pro Populo Thursday, 2/15 * (&$ $!#!%!*&) ' !% " !* Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 8:00 AM - Pro Populo Friday, 2/16 )*!% % !% ) - ( Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 8:00 AM - Pro Populo Saturday, 2/17 , %&#. &+% ()& * (,!* ( ( Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-328:00 AM -Stella Aguilar (deceased) 5:00 PM - Pro Populo
7:00 PM - Petra Alamillo (deceased) 10yrs death Anniv Sunday, 2/18 * +% .!%( !%(.!$ Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15
8:00 AM - Pro Populo 10:00 AM - Pro Populo
12:00 PM - Carmen Gil Sarmiento (deceased)
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T O D A Y ' S R E A D I N G S
First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46).
Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32).
Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1).
Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45).
L E C T U R A S D E H O Y
Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46). Salmo — Tú eres mi refugio; me rodeas de cantos de liberación (Salmo 32 [31]).
Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1).
Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45).
S t . F r a n c i s F i n a n c i a l R e p o r t
Collection:
2/3-2/4 $3,3276 Online Giving: $248T O G E T H E R I N M I S S I O N 2 0 1 7
U N I D O S E N M I S I Ó N 2 0 1 7
St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal:
$21,400
Monies received by Together in Mission: $18,402 Total Pledged $20,797 Only $2,998 away. We are doing well. Please help us reach our goal.
Vamos bien. Ayúdenos a lograr nuestra meta. V o c a t i o n s
If you feel that God is calling you to religious or priestly life, please don’t hesitate to talk to Fr. Oscar
or Br. Erick Pilarcik, OFM (408) 903-3422. [email protected]
Vocaciones Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con
el Padre René para más información.
A BOOK TO READ
There is a great difference between the eager person who wants to read a book and the tired person who wants a book to read. —G. K. Chesterton
ENAMORADO
Me encontré en la calle con un joven muy pobre y enamorado. Su sombrero era viejo; su abrigo gastado; el agua penetraba la suela de sus zapatos; y las estrellas penetraban su alma. —Víctor Hugo
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DID YOU KNOW? Cyber bullying prevention Thousands of children play games online with their friends and other gamers, but these forums are ripe with bullying, which can have serious negative effects on bullying victims. Cyber bullying can often be particularly cruel, since the bully targets victims from behind a keyboard, and his or her identity may remain hidden. Always be aware of what games your
children are playing, and whom they are connecting with online. Talk to them about cyber bullying and what to do if someone is targeting them. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article “Preventing Cyber Bullying in Online Gaming, Part 2” visit
www.archla.org/protecting.
SFA School News
We have just finished celebrating a successful
Catholic Schools Week! During Career Day, students were able
to hear from speakers that include Dr. Baxter, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and George Pennachio from ABC7! Students also raised over $1200 for the American Heart Association. Finally, SFA held an Open House in which many parents came to see the school. If any parent is interested in Catholic Education, we are
continuing to enroll next year for all grades TK-8th Grades!
SFA has the opportunity to earn a $3000 grant. Please help us by filling out a 5 min. survey online and sharing it to all parents. The survey can be found on
www.schoolsurveyLA.org. Please share it to all parents, whether their children are in Catholic school or in public school. They also have a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Just remember to credit St. Francis of Assisi School! Thank you!
Anuncios de la escuela St. Francis of Assisi ¡Hemos terminado una Semana de
Escuelas Católicas excelente! ¡Durante el día de profesiones, los estudiantes pudieron escuchar al superintendente de las escuelas católicas, Dr. Baxter, y George Pennachio de ABC7! Los estudiantes han recaudado más de $1200 para la Asociación Americana del Corazón.
Finalmente, SFA tuvo un Open House donde muchos padres vinieron a ver la escuela. ¡Si hay padres que tienen interés en una educación católica, estamos inscribiendo estudiantes para todos los grados TK-8th!
SFA tiene la oportunidad de obtener una beca de $3,000. Por favor ayúdanos con llenar la encuesta en la red y compartirla con otros
padres. La encuesta puede ser encontrada
enwww.schoolsurveyLA.org. Por favor, comparta con otros padres sin importar si sus niños están en una escuela católico o en una escuela
pública. Todos tiene una oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $500 para Amazon. Y no olviden dar crédito a la escuela St. Francis of Assisi. ¡Gracias!
Stateline Casino Trip February 24 2018
Leaving at 6am, cost $30.00 More information: Silvia 323-206-1350
Viaje at los Stateline Casinos 24 de Febrero
Salida a las 6AM. Costo $30. Hable con Silvia: 323-206-1350.
Transition Update
Take a moment to prayfor wisdom, insight and the grace to see the real needs of all the people in the parish. (I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came to me… WIS 7:7) Wisdom cards will be available in the pews.
Please name the STRENGTHS of your parish on the Wisdom Card for this week. Week ending 2/18/18, name the CHALLENGES of your parish. Put all Wisdom cards in the collection basket during mass.
Noticias de la Transición Tome un
momento para orar por sabiduría, perspicacia y la gracia de ver las necesidades reales de todas las personas en la parroquia. (Supliqué y el espíritu de sabiduría vino a mí ... WIS 7: 7)
Las tarjetas de sabiduría estarán
disponibles en las bancas. Por favor nombre las BENDICIONES de la parroquia en la Tarjeta de Sabiduría para la semana que termina el 2/4/18; la próxima semana nombre las FORTALEZAS y la última semana que termina el 2/18/18, nombre los DESAFÍOS. Coloque todas las cartas de Sabiduría en la canasta de las ofrendas durante la Misa.
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Together in Mission 2018
Today, Archbishop Gomez invites every Catholic to make their annual commitment to Together in Mission.
This year’s theme of Let Us Love reminds us that our gifts to Together in Mission are an active demonstration of our faith and love for those in our Archdiocese who need our support. We invite all families, those who have given in the past, and those who have never made a gift to p r a y e r f u l l y c o n s i d e r t o m a k e a commitment to this year’s campaign. Your gifts will go a long way to helping our parish reach our 2018 PARISH GOAL $20,038
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Unidos en Misión 2018
Hoy, el Arzobispo Gómez invita a todos los católicos a hacer su compromiso anual a la campana de Unidos en Misión.
El tema de Amemos de este año nos recuerda que nuestros donativos a Unidos en Misión son una demostración activa de nuestra fe y amor por aquellos en nuestra Arquidiócesis que necesitan nuestro apoyo. Invitamos a todas las familias, a aquellas que han dado en el pasado, y aquellas que nunca han hecho un regalo a que consideren comprometerse con la campaña de este año. Sus donaciones serán de gran ayuda para que nuestra parroquia alcance nuestra META PARROQUIAL 2018 $20,038 Gracias de antemano por su generosidad.
Lent begins on February 14, with Ash Wednesday. English: Mass with distribution of Ashes at 8AM and 5:30PM. Distribution of Ashes 12PM.
La Cuaresma comienza el 14 de Febrero con el Miércoles de Ceniza. Servicios en Español: Misa en
Español 7PM. Servicio con distribución de cenizas 3PM.
