27 Noviembre 2016
November 27, 2016
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-Nicole Michelle -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Oscar Gonzalez -Pam Terry -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura
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"So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
This week we hear that ominous Gospel passage where Jesus tells us about people being taken from where they are and what they are doing when they least expect it, while others remain. This has been distorted by some for support into a spectacular idea of rapture, leading to many books and mov- ies. A profitable genre has been created that sometimes preys on people's fears.
But in following Jesus Christ, there is no fear. What we are called to do is live each day as it were our last. Be mindful of all the opportunities around you to share love and the gifts God has given you. We will all be held accountable in the end, but it is not what we have done that will save us.
Our salvation lies in the grace freely given to us by Jesus.
When we choose to receive that gift and intentionally follow him, we are led to giving over our entire being totally to him.
This Advent, let's not allow ourselves to be caught up in all the craziness of the season, but instead give ourselves over to God to use for his glory. The Incarnation born in a manger is calling you. Have no fear!
- Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
"También ustedes estén preparados, porque a la hora que menos lo piensen, vendrá el Hijo del hombre".
Esta semana oímos el pasaje ominoso del evangelio en que Jesús cuenta cómo, a fuerzas, sacan a algunas personas de sus hogares mientras que permiten que otras se queden. Este mensaje ha sido distorsionado para apoyar una idea ridícula del rapto, la cual ha provocado la producción de muchos li- bros y películas sobre este tema. Se ha creado un género de entretenimiento que se aprovecha de los miedos de los de- más.
No hay miedo en seguir a Jesucristo. Dios nos llama a vivir cada día como si fuera nuestro último en la tierra.
Tenemos que ser conscientes de todas nuestras bendiciones para compartir el amor y los regalos que nos ha dado Dios.
Al fin y al cabo, seremos responsables por nuestras vidas cuando lleguen a su fin, pero últimamente, nuestras acciones no nos salvarán. Nuestra salvación está en la gracia que nos da libremente Jesús. Cuando escojamos recibir la gracia que nos da y lo seguimos con propósito, nos prestamos a entregarnos completamente a Dios.
Durante el Adviento, no debemos estar perdidos en el caos de la temporada, sino debemos dar todo lo que somos a Dios para su gloria. La Encarnación --nacido en un pesebre-- te llama. ¡No tengas miedo!
- Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
“What can we do to keep our heart from go- ing numb? Go forth and proclaim the joy
of the gospel”
- Pope Francis
Our readings today tell us to be alert, ready and prepared, for we know not when danger or the end times will come. For me Advent has been the time to prepare for the coming of Christ, but as a baby and not the end times. As I have gotten older, I think more of the end times and less of the baby!! Our world is better in many ways but also more dangerous in catastrophic ways. I hear our God asking us to be prepared and to help others find the way to live peacefully. Let's take this Advent time to build peace in our little part of the world, our neighborhood, so that we can welcome the Christ child at Christmas with more love, peace and joy.
Have a blessed Advent, Sr. Karen Collier
To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God’s unconditional love
and acceptance to all who come into contact with it.
Construir y alimentar una Comunidad Cristiana que ofrece la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos.
Nuestras lecturas del día de hoy nos advienten de estar listos y preparados, pues no sabemos cuando el peligro vendrá ni el final de los tiempos. Para mí, el tiempo de Adviento es para preparase para la venida de Cristo, no como el final de los tiempos, pero como un bebé. ¡Al pasar de los años, ahora pienso más en el final de los tiempos que en el bebé! Nuestro mundo está mejor pero a la vez peor en cosas catastróficas. Escucho a Dios que nos dice que nos preparemos y que juntos encontremos maneras de vivir en paz. Tomemos este tiempo para sembrar paz en nuestra parte pequeña en el mundo, en nuestro vecindario, para que le demos la bienvenida al niño Dios esta Navidad con más amor, paz y alegría.
Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen Collier
Christian Meditation as Prayerful Preparation for Christmas and New Year
St. Agatha will offer a 6 Week one hour per week Course on Christian Meditation as prayerful preparation for Christmas and the New Year. Attend all or any session. Meetings will be on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Pastoral Center Conference Room. November 15, 22, 29. December 6 and 13, 2016, and
January 10, 2017. Contact: Lucy Palermino 323-402-0797 [email protected]
Blood Drive—Urgent Need!
Sunday, December 4th 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. Agatha’s Herbert Johnson Parish
Hall. Make an appointment: (323) 935-8127 or online: www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: StAgatha.
Donación de Sangre—Urgencia
Domingo, 4 de septiembre 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Salón Parroquial
Haga una cita: (323) 935-8127 o ve a la Página de Internet www.redcrossblood.org
y pon la clave: StAgatha.
Adopt a Family for Christmas
We are looking for sponsors that would like to Adopt a Family for Christmas. A good number of our parish families don’t have the means to
give gifts to their children on Christmas.
Adopt a Family this Christmas and give a smile to children and all their family. Let us spread God’s love together as a Parish Family. Please
contact Gloria Walker after mass or call the parish office: (323) 935-8127.
Adopte a una Familia esta Navidad
Estamos buscando patrocinadores que les gus- taría Adoptar a una Familia esta Navidad. Mu- chas familias de la parroquia no tienen la opor-
tunidad de darles regalos a sus hijos esta Navi- dad. Adopte a una familia y deles una sonrisa a los niños y a toda la familia. Mostremos el amor
de Dios juntos como una familia Parroquial.
Contacte a Gloria Walker después de misa o llame a la oficina parroquial: (323) 935-8127.
Advent Soup Suppers
Advent Soup Suppers—
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Monday November 28th
Speaker: Angela Beltran
Angela graduated from Mt. St. Mary’s in Psy-
chology and she is also a certified Spiritual Director.
Angela supports St. Agatha in many areas, including preparing retreats for the youth and adults, and supports the Faith Formation Ministry. She focuses on growth based on a healthy Spirituality.
Monday, December 5th Speaker: Fr. Mark Villano
Monday, December 12th Speaker: Fr. Bob Juarez Theme: Our Lady of Guadalupe
in the Flow of the Mystery of God
Sopas Pobres de Adviento
Sopas Pobres de Adviento
Lunes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial Lunes 28 de Noviembre
Presentador: Ángela Beltrán
Ángela se graduó de la Universidad de Mt. St.
Mary’s en Psicología y es una Directora Espiritual.
Ángela apoya a Santa Ágatha en varias áreas facilitan- do retiros para jóvenes y adultos, y también apoya al Ministerio de Formación de la Fe. Se enfoca en el cre- cimiento a través de una espiritualidad sana.
Lunes 5 de Diciembre Presentador: Padre Mark Villano
Lunes 12 de Diciembre Presentador: Padre Bob Juárez Tema: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en el Fluir del Misterio de Dios
Novena de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2 al 10 de Diciembre, 2016 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Coordinadores:
Humberto y Guillermina Sánchez (323) 937-9612
Fecha Familia Dirección Teléfono Facilitador Reflexión
Viernes
12/2/16 Aristeo y María
García 5140 Westhaven St (310) 945- 6151 Youth Ministry Gricelda de la Cerda (323) 935 - 8127 Sábado
12/3 Manuel y Olga
Núñez 5328 Carlin St (323) 939- 9643 Hospitalidad Alicia Ruano (562) 375 -1712 Domingo
12/4 Juan y Elena
Demarco 5463 Geer St (323) 877- 8753 Grupo de
Oración Dina y Erick Varela (213) 220 - 8043
Lunes
12/5 Carlos y Lourdes
Díaz 5601 Blackwelder St (323) 590-3462 Encuentro
Matrimonial Julio y Delia Montiel (213) 392- 9574
Martes
12/6 José y Luciana
Gómez 2765 Duray Pl (323) 455- 8498 Ministros de
Eucaristía Ana y Herminio (323) 732 - 1447 Miércoles
12/7 Fernando y Lucina
García 5455 Geer St (323) 354- 7291 Catequesis
Familiar Lupita Meraz (323) 605-5935 Jueves
12/8 Orlando y Georgina
Robles 2402 Ridgely Dr (323) 351- 8664 Lectores Jesús Iñiguez (323) 243-3302 Viernes
12/9 Gustavo y Maria
Rocha 2119 1/2 Sycamote
Ave (323) 632- 0632 Hospitalidad Eva García (323) 935-5274 Sábado
12/10 Francisco y Graciela
Reséndiz 2633 Redondo Blvd (323) 931- 5241 Grupo
de Apoyo Alberto Flores (323) 899-4920 Nota: Saldremos en procesión de la Iglesia el día lunes, 12/2/2013 a las 6:30pm. El último día, sal-
dremos en procesión de la última casa a las 6:30pm en camino a la Iglesia. Por favor sea puntual.
"NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHING"
At the start of this column each week is the message
"Nobody can do everything but everybody can do some- thing". This message rings so true. We have been given gifts by God some are huge and everyone can recognize/see them others are so small that even the owner of the gift over look it. We all have something to give/share. Dur- ing Advent and on the path to the celebration of the birthday of Jesus everyone seems to have an awaking and kindness just fills hearts and the need to reach out and bless someone is high on the priority list.
The day following Christ- mas people rush pass the person they blessed the day before and forget about the fact they still are in need.
We forget to do acts of kind- ness. We avoid eye or any kind of contact with the home bound, homeless or needy.
We forget to do the kindness that helps raise spirits that stimulate hope and makes someone feel worthy. Kind- ness is a choice dear family.
Not just for Christmas Day but for everyday.
Thank you. The penny jars and grocery bags are being returned filled for the din- ner. You can still if you want take one of these to fill and returned on December 11 when you come to church.
The list of needs for the din- ner has been distributed and the December schedule has been placed in the bulletin today. Turkeys are on sale at most of the markets if you want to donate one or more for the dinner. If you don't have freezer space please take them to the PC Office. Just call ahead to the PC 323 935 8127 so that one us can go to the PC to receive your dona- tion. Please refer to the bulle- tin and look at the signs up around the church for an- nouncements regarding the dinner. Inquires can be made to Margie N or Yolanda M before or after the 8:30am mass or by calling the PC Of- fice 323 935 8127.
Monetary gifts can be placed in an envelope marked S.H.A.R.E. MINIS- TRY and placed in the offer- tory basket or taken to the PC Office Checks are to be made payable to the St. Agatha church with S.H.A.R.E. Min- istry in the memo please.
Please include your name and mailing address so that we
can acknowledge your bless- ing for S.H.A.R.E.
NEXT SUNDAY DECEM- BER 4 BEGINNING AT 8AM-2PM BEHIND THE CHURCH WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAKE SALE " BID ON A RAFFLE AREA" AND THIS YEAR THE ADDI- TION OF A MINI BOU- TIQUE IN THE PLACITA AREA. GLORIA'S SIDE WALK CAFE WILL BE ON THE SIDE OF THE
CHURCH FOR YOU TO SIT AND ENJOY THE FINGER LICKIN FOOD AND FEL- LOWSHIP. THIS FUND- RAISER SUPPORTS THE CHRISTMAS DAY DIN- NER, ADOPT A FAMILY AND THE ANGEL TREE GIFTS FOR THE CHIL- DREN ON CHRISTMAS DAY. THE SUPPORT OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN INVITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO COME IS GREATLY NEEDED TO MAKE THIIS EFFORT SUC- CESSFUL. LIKE IN A FAM- ILY OUR BUDGET IS FAR GREATER THAN THE S.H.A.R.E. MINISTRY FUNDS. WE ALL CAN GIVE/ DO SOMETHING TO MAKE CHRISTMAS DAY A JOYOUS ONE FOR OUR GUESTS. OUR NUM- BER ONE REQUEST IS
PRAYER THAT GOD AL- LOWS US TO ALWAYS BE A BLESSING FOR OUR GUESTS, YOU OUR CHURCH FAMILY, OTH- ERS THAT CROSS OUR PATH AS WE JOURNEY AND YES OH LORD FOR WE WHO VOLUNTEER AND SERVE WITH THE S.H.A.R.E. OUTREACH MINISTRY. AMEN.
We would like to offer our guests a hardy bowl of homemade soup you know the kind that sticks to your ribs on Saturday December 10. Maybe you can use the turkey carcass to make soup.
This would be a fantastic treat for our guests. Our guests do not the option of a hot or cold meal they feel blessed to have something to eat each day.
We need enough soup to serve 100 guests. We have con- tainers to serve the soup in for the guests. We will return your pot to you. As you cele- brate and give thanks for the blessings God has given you please continue to be blessed and be a blessing as you storm heaven with prayers for unity, peace, and accep- tance in the blessed gift of diversity. Amen.
Blessings, The
S.H.A.R.E.
December 3—Bread of Life , Contact Alicia December 10 SHARE / Need Home Made Soup
20 Days of Christmas Raffle
Tickets for our 20 Days of Christmas Raffle are now available. A $100.00 winner will be selected everyday, starting December 1st thru the 20th, 2016. Tickets will be
available on Sundays after each Mass and at the Pastoral Center during the week. $20.00 per ticket. Be a winner
and support your parish! This could be a special Christmas gift for a loved one. Tickets will be sold until
Wednesday, November 30th.
Rifa: 20 Días de Navidad
Boletos para nuestra rifa 20 Días de Navidad ya están disponibles Un ganador de $100.00 será seleccionado todos los días, a partir del 1ro de diciembre al 20 de di-
ciembre, 2016. Los boletos estarán disponibles los do- mingos después de cada misa y en el Centro Pastoral du-
rante la semana. $20.00 por boleto. ¡Sé un ganador y apoya a tu parroquia! Éste premio puede ser un buen regalo de Navidad. Estaremos vendiendo boletos hasta el
miércoles 30 de noviembre.
Sun Mon Tue W ed Thu Fri Sat
1 6:30p Yoga / Guad. Teacher: Santa Maria 2 First Friday of Adora-tion / Exposicion 7p Novena de Guad. 7p Youth Ministry 3 CCD and Confirmation7p Novena de Guad. 4 8a Bake Sale andHoliday Boutique8a Blood Drive 7p Novena de Guad. 5 7p Advent SoupSupper with Fr.Mark Villano7p Sopa Pobre7p Novena de Guad. 6 7p Novena de Guad. 6:30p Yoga / HallTeacher: Rika 7 7p Novena de Guad. 7p Grupo de Oracion 7p Catequesis Fam. 8 Immaculate Con-ception8a Mass/6:30p Misa6:30p Yoga / Guad. Teacher: Alia7p Novena de Guad. 9 7p Novena de Guad. 7p Youth Ministry 10CCD Classes7p Novena de Guad.
117p Vigilia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalu-pe 12 V. de Guadalupe 4a Mañanitas5 a Misa 7p Advent SoupSuu-per with Fr. Bob7p Sopa Pobre 136:30p Yoga / HallTeacher:Santa Maria 147p Grupo de Oracion 7p Catequesis Fam. 156:30p Yoga / Guad. Teacher: De Jur 167p Youth Ministry 17CCD and Confirmation
Prepare for Christmas Dinner in the Hall
18Prepare for Christmas Dinner in the Hall 197p Penance Service7p Confesiones
Prepare for Christmas Dinner in the Hall 20No Yoga
Prepare for Christmas Dinner in the Hall 217p Catequesis Fam.
Prepare for Christmas Dinner in the Hall 22No Yoga
Prepare for Christ-mas Dinner in the Hall 23Prepare for Christ-mas Dinner in the Hall 244:30p Family Mass 7:30p Gospel Mass 12a Midnight Mass/ Misa de GalloHelp needed in Hall 25Christmas Day Sunday Regular Schedule: 7am, 10am, 12pm, 5:30pmDinner: 11am 26Day After ChristmasOffice Closed 27No Yoga 2829No Yoga 3031New Years Eve6:30p Mass 6p Baile de Año Nuevo
Pastoral Staff Directory
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 Faith Formation Office (323) 935-0963 Hispanic Apostolate Office (323) 935-1308
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
Pastoral Office Hours
Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday • Sábado
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sunday: OFFICE CLOSED
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil) & 7:00pm (Sp)
Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En)
10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En) Confession / Confesiones
Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
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ONLINE GIVING: WWW.STAGATHAS.ORG
Sr. Karen Collier
Parish Life Director Ext. 227
[email protected] Fr. Marco Reyes
Parish Priest Ext. 223
[email protected] Fr. Ernest Pathi
Student Priest [email protected] Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Parish Deacon Ext. 230
[email protected] Enrique Reyes
Parish Business Manager Ext. 224
[email protected] Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation
Ext. 241
[email protected] Gricelda de la Cerda
Youth Ministry Ext 240 Faith Formation Assistant
Ext. 290
[email protected] Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected] Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853 [email protected] For Text Messages (323) 743-8127
Saturday November 26 ╬ Sábado 26 de Noviembre 5:30 p.m. Monica Marie Roach †
- Requested by Family 7:00 p.m. Damacio Horta †
- A petición de su familia
Sunday November 27 ╬ Domingo 27 de Noviembre Is 2: 1-5/ Ps 122: 1-9/ Rom 13: 11-14/ Mt 24: 37-44
7:00 a.m. Baldomero Orozco † - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. Arturo Briseño (Oración)
- A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. Genaro Cruz † 7:00 a.m. Zeneo Marín † 7:00 a.m. Silverio Sánchez † 7:00 a.m. Elena Agustín †
- A petición de Honorario Sáchenz
7:00 a.m. Sofía Gutiérrez (Feliz Cumpleaños) - A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m. Mateo † Nieves † Leodoro † Reginaldo † Francisco † Julio † Siriaco † Avelino † y Ana Sian †
- A petición de Ana Vicente
7:00 a.m. Manuel † Maria † Andrés † Eugenia Batz † José Antonio y María Ventura † Leo Vicente † Eugenio Vicente † Gilberto † Felipe † Virginia Hidalgo †
- A petición de Ana Vicente
8:30 a.m. Our St. Agatha parish Family 10:00 a.m. Gene Buzart † -
-All requested by Lucy Palermino
12:15 p.m. Mateo † Nieves † Eleodoro † Reginaldo † Francisco † Julio † Siriaco † Avelino † y Ana Sian †
- A petición de Ana Vicente
5:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha parish Family -
Monday, November 28 ╬ Lunes 28 de Noviembre Is 4: 2-6/ Ps 122: 1-2. 3-4b. 4cd-5. 6-7. 8-9/ Mt 8: 5-11 6:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha Parish Family
Tuesday, November 29 ╬ Martes 29 de Noviembre Is 11: 1-10/ Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 12-13. 17/ Lk 10: 21-24
6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial
Wed, November 30 ╬ Miércoles 30 de Noviembre Rom 10: 9-18/ Ps 19: 8. 9. 10. 11/ Mt 4: 18-22
8:00 a.m. Monica Marie Roach † - Requested by Family
Thursday, December 1 ╬ Jueves 1 de Diciembre Is 26: 1-6/ Ps 118: 1 and 8-9. 19-21. 25-27a/ Mt 7: 21. 24-27 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión
Friday, December 2 ╬ Viernes 2 de Diciembre IS 29:17-24 / PS 27:1, 4, 13-14 / MT 9:27-31
6:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha parish Family
Next Sunday Readings - Second Sunday of Advent
December 4, 2016
Is 11: 1-10/ Ps 72 / Rom 15: 4-9/ Mt 3: 1-12
