-Georgie Davis -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Green -Glen Arellano -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Henre Dorsey -Jack & Michael Stokes
-Jaime Rubalcava -Juanita Rubalcava -Lauren Lafargé -Linda, Joseph, -Lorraine Duperon -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Ojeda -Martha Dorsey -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter -Monica Mellon -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pamfilo Velasquez -Allie Smith
-Anabel Manriquez -Angelica Amezcua -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Billy Paul -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Cornell DeClouette -Darwin Varela -Della Walker
Denise, Theresa and Marie Guillian
-Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edith Bell
-Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Elsa Perez -Elvia Herrera -Florence Baker -Gabriel y Miralda Tahan
-Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Hunton -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Roy Cunningham -Sergio Villanueva Flores -Sevarina Legaspi -Sheri Marshall -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus -Timothy Akens -Virginia Gadison -Damacio Horta -Miguel Alfredo Piliado -Ricardo Morales -Penelope Mendoza
“All freedom develops through “All freedom develops through “All freedom develops through surrender and through renun- surrender and through renun- surrender and through renun-
ciation of liberty. And from ciation of liberty. And from ciation of liberty. And from this freedom within commit- this freedom within commit- this freedom within commit- ment there arises every sort of ment there arises every sort of ment there arises every sort of
fruitfulness.” fruitfulness.” fruitfulness.”
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he servant who embodies our common call to be servants of God prays for a well-trained tongue--not only so that he doesn’t belittle and damage the agressors, but so that he can be a comfort and consolation to the down and disheartened. It’s not easy to stand in a neutral place--trying to love the afflictor and support the afflicted. But such is the Servant’s (and OUR) place. ALL are worthy of our love and respect, for all bear the Glory of God. We see that in the Christ and, we hope, in those persecut- ing Him as we read this week’s Texts. The hymn used in the second chapter of Philippians presents us with “new Adam” Christology--Christ “does human- ity right,” by not grasping, as Adam did, to know what God knows and to do as God does, and to be be as God is. Christ merely lit up the world from where He was. And we, His followers, ought to take that seriously. The Gospel, the story of his trial, is our story, too. Let’s learn to be faithful in it and to love ALL the participants--even the Pilates and the sol- diers, the bystanders and all who breathe!\-Fr. Bill Axe
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l servidor quien abraza nuestro llamado común de ser servidores de Dios reza para que tenga- mos buenas lenguas-no sólo para menospreciar y dañar a los agresores, sino también para ser un con- suelo y consolar a los desanimados y desalentados. No es fácil formar un lugar neutro- tratando de amar al atormentador y apoyar al atormentado. Pero así el lu- gar (y nuestro lugar) del Servidor. TODOS son dignos de nuestro amor y respeto, pues todos guardan la Glo- ria de Dios. Al leer el texto, lo vemos en Cristo y tam- bién en quienes los persigue. El himno del segundo capítulo de los Filipenses nos presentan una ¨nueva Cristología a partir de Adán” – Cristo “hace el bien para la humanidad,” de no aferrarse, como lo hizo Adán, sino, conoce lo que Dios conoce y hace lo que Dios hace, y ser así como Dios es. Cristo simplemente iluminó al mundo en donde estaba. Y nosotros, Sus seguidores, debemos de tomar eso en serio. El Evan- gelio, la historia de su juicio, es nuestra historia.Aprendamos a ser fieles a ella y de amar a TODOS lo participantes- hasta a los Pilatos y a los soldados, a los espectadores y a todos quienes respiran!
-Padre Bill Axe
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY
St Agatha is a special place, where we are touched daily by God’s presence among us. Rooted in the legacy of our founding parishioners, we have become the dynamic faith community we cherish today. A gift to the future of our parish
will support its spiritual richness and many good works for generations to come. Please remember St Agatha in your will or trust. For further information please contact the rectory or Richard H. Closson, Director, Trust & Estate Programs, LA Archdiocese, 213-637-7472, e-mail [email protected] or www.estateplanning.com/
trustacct. Our legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of St. Agatha Parish.
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l entrar la Semana Santa, rezo para que cada uno de ustedes se tome un momento para darle gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones Él les ha dado a ustedes y a sus familias. Quizás no las vean, pero están presentes. Así como no se veían mientras que Cristo sufrió por nosotros, las bendi- ciones de Dios están en sus vidas también. Podía ser que se les pida a que cambien sus actitudes, de una palabra griega que se refiere al tipo de reflexión que nos indica cómo actuar. No es el tipo de conoci- miento abstracto en cuanto a los hechos, pero un pensamiento concreto de cómo vivir nuestras vidas.Que la Semana Santa les traiga muchas bendiciones.
Que Dios los bendiga, Hermana Karen
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s we enter Holy Week, I pray that you will each take the opportunity to pause and thank God for the blessings He has given you and your family. They may be hidden from you, but they are there. Just as they were hidden in the suffering that Christ endured for us, God’s blessings are in your lives also. You may be asked to change your attitude, from a Greek word which refers to the kind of think- ing we do that allows us to know how to act in the world. It is not the kind of abstract “knowing that” that we use with regard to facts, but the concrete “knowing how” involved in living out lives well. May your Holy Week be one of blessing for each of you.Blessings, Sr. Karen
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To build and foster a Christian Community that To build and foster a Christian Community that To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience offers the opportunity to experience
offers the opportunity to experience GodGodGod’s uncon-’s uncon-’s uncon- ditional love and acceptance to all who come into ditional love and acceptance to all who come into ditional love and acceptance to all who come into
contact with it.
contact with it.
contact with it.
Crear y alimentar una comunidad cristiana que Crear y alimentar una comunidad cristiana que Crear y alimentar una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con
quienes nos encontremos.quienes nos encontremos.
quienes nos encontremos.
ON LINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE! ¡La donación electrónica ya está disponible!
Week ending Sunday, April 6 $ 20,940.80
Week ending Sunday, March 30 $ 8,976.00 Week ending Sunday, March 23 $ 8,058.00
“With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of Joy.
Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, ac- cording to your means. For the
Lord is one who always repays and he will give back sevenfold”
-Sirach 35:8-10
"Da siempre con el rostro ra- diante y consagra el diezmo con alegría. Da al Altísimo según lo que él te dio, y con generosidad, conforme a tus recursos, porque el Señor sabe
retribuir y te dará siete veces más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-10 Pray for Your Parish Finances Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia
TOGETHER IN MISSION PLEDGE BILLINGS The monthly pledge billings for the Together in Mission pledges have been mailed. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach and, hope- fully, exceed our goal.
Once the pledge payments have exceeded our goal, we receive all of the additional funds for use in our parish ministries.
PARISH GOAL: $33,632.50 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $20,333.00 REMAINING BALANCE: $13,299.50
RECORDATORIOS DE PAGO DE UNIDOS EN MISIÓN Los recordatorios mensuales de pago de las promesas hechas a Unidos en Misión ya han sido enviados por correo. Es muy importante que estas contribuciones prometidas sean paga- das para que nuestra parroquia pueda alcanzar y ojalá sobre- pasar nuestra meta.
Si al pagar nuestras promesas excedemos nuestra meta, to- dos los fondos que excedan dicha meta serán devueltos para ser usados en los ministerios de la parroquia.
META DE LA PARROQUIA: $33,632.50 TOTAL PROMETIDO: $20,333.00
SALDO: $13,299.50
Our Parish Family Soup Supper Continues
On April 14, the Monday of Holy Week, our entire Parish Family is invited to bring a favorite dish to share for our soup supper. We will reflect on our parish jour- ney this Lent: our experiences, what we have learned and the questions that may linger. Deacon Ricardo, Fr.Bill and Josie Broehm will facilitate reflection, conver- sation and prayer as we begin this Holy Week. You may email questions to [email protected] or call 310-791-1241.
Nuestras Sopas Pobres Continúan
El 14 de abril, lunes de la Semana Santa, están invitados a traer una sopa de sus favoritas para compar- tir. Hablaremos sobre nuestro Camino Cuaresmal como parroquial, nuestras experiencias, lo que hemos apren- dido, y preguntas que aún tengan. El diácono Ricardo, el Padre Bill y Josie Broehm dirigirán la reflexión, la plática y las oraciones como un buen inicio de la Sema- na Santa. Pueden llamar a la oficina si tienen más pre- guntas. (323) 935-8127.The Easter Triduum 2014
Holy Thursday, April 17
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (bilingual) Good Friday, April 18
12:00 Noon: Meditation on the Passion 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. English Service
6:00p.m. Solemn Service (Spanish) Holy Saturday, April 19
7:00pm The Great Easter Vigil (Bilingual) Easter Sunday, April 20
8:30am and 10:00am English 7:00am and 12:15pm Spanish We will not have Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Triduo Pascual 2014
Jueves Santo, 17 de abril
7:00pm Misa de la Cena del Señor (bilingüe) Viernes Santo, 18 de abril
12:00pm Meditación en la Pasión- Padre Bill 1:30pm Estaciones de la Cruz (inglés) 3:00pm Servicio Solemne (inglés) 6:00pm Viacrucis Viviente (español) Sábado de Gloria, 19 de abril
7:00pm La Gran Vigilia Pascual (bilingüe) Domingo de Pascua, 20 de abril
8:30am y 10:00am Inglés 7:00am y 12:15pm Español
No tendremos Misa de 5:30 p.m.
Hello St. Agatha members,
We are looking for volunteers to partici- pate in a new outreach ministry, carpool with a senior.
As many of you know many of our sen- ior citizens had to stop driving and it is difficult for them to attend mass or other events. Some are driven by their children, but when the children are working or busy they can not come to church.
The idea is to connect parishioners driv- ers with St. Agatha Seniors that will be willing to drive them to and from St.
Agatha to attend mass. The majority Live a short distance from the church.
WE WILL ASK YOU WHAT MASS YOU ATTEND, WHAT AREA YOU LIVE, YOU ALSO NEED TO HAVE INSURANCE.
If you are interested in participating, we will be behind the church after each mass
or you can call Gloria Walker 323-217-9122 or by e-mail at [email protected].
If you are a Senior that needs this service or you know of a senior that cannot at- tend church and needs this service please call the Church office 323-935-8127 and leave your name and phone number.
Thank you. May Our Father in Heaven continue to Bless you.
Lenten Boxes for the Trinitarian Missions
Fr. Bill and Fr. Frank's religious community, the Trini- tarian Fathers, has a network of mission outreach in the regions of India, Syria and Egypt. 100 % of what you contribute in the Lenten "mite boxes" will go to the aid of Catholics suffering some sort of persecution in these regions. The Holy Father has requested that the Trini- tarians use their resources to gain aid for persecuted Catholic Christians. Whatever you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Cajas para las Misiones Trinitarias
La comunidad religiosa del P. Bill y el P. Frank, los Padres Trinitarios, cuenta con una difusión de la misión en las regiones de la India, Siria y Egipto. 100% de lo que usted contribuye en la Cuaresma "cajas de ácaro"
irá en ayuda de los católicos que sufren algún tipo de persecución en estas regiones. El santo padre ha solici- tado que los trinitarios usen sus recursos para obtener ayuda para los cristianos católicos perseguidos. Lo que puede proporcionar es muy apreciada.
"NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHING"
We received word that our Sat- urday meal guest "One String Guitar" has passed. "One String Guitar" as we called him would come on Saturday carrying his guitar with one string pushing his dog in a stroller. He would get his meal and then sing for us playing his one string guitar. We don't think he had family except those he would hang with from the streets. We ask that after you read this to please pray for the repose of the soul of "One String Guitar" who is now play-
ing and singing for the Lord on his one string guitar..Amen.
"Nobody can do every- thing but everybody can do something" is demonstrated through the support that is given the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry.
It takes all of us reaching out to pass on our blessings to serve our guests each Saturday.
We ask and you give your sup- port of our needs. The church allows us the space to serve, Azalie and Yolanda dedicate every Saturday to serve, Con- cepcion, Sydney, Rolando, En- rique, David, Joshue and Maria volunteer every Saturday. Her- minio and Ana Zuniga donate the fruit drinks every Saturday, Sharon. W has for over 10 years donated 9 cases of water
each month, Juan Rincon gets up before dawn each Saturday to get produce and flowers for our guests, Linda F and her family every month donates 3 sheet cakes to remind our guests that we celebrate and remember their Birthdays, Natalie B recycles to donate to a fund that assist some of our senior guests with support for their monthly discount bus pass, Carole B, donates items that are needed monthly, Dea- con Jim''s and the Gunther families each month brings items that are needed on the first Sunday every month and place in the barrels for distribu- tion to our guests during the month, ministries in the church when called upon to supply the
meal on Saturday donates the entire meal and when we reach out in need of prayer to refuel us God and you dear church family reach out with the fuel that sustains us. Our God is awesome !!!!!!! We are humbly grateful that God has blessed us by sending us with many loving, caring and supportive angels and saints. Amen.
Dear Family we ask God to walk with you each day and abundantly supply your needs for each days journey.as you go about doing your "God works"
and acts of kindness.
Amen.
Blessings,
The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry
April 12—Spanish Lectors, Contact Dn. Ricardo
April 5—10AM Choir, Contact and Assist Yvonne Shoulders
Woman to Woman
An opportunity for all women in the parish to meet, discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively conversation. Meet- ing every first and third Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in the San Martin de Porres Room. With Josie Broehm.
De Mujer a Mujer
Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres de la pa- rroquia se reúnan y tengan una buena conversación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada primer y tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el Salón San Martín de Porres. Con Josie Broehm.
Save the Date:
Our International
Festival this year will be the weekend of May 30, 31 & June 1, 2014.
Anote el día:
Nuestro Festival Internacional será el fin de semana del 30 de
mayo al 1ro de junio de 2014.
Please help us sell our Raffle Tickets. They are NOW available in the Placita office on Sundays and at the Pastoral Center. Our Raffle is the biggest fundraiser
during our International Festival.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Por favor ayúdenos a vender boletos. Puede recoger sus boletos en la oficina de la Placita los domingos y en el Centro Pastoral. Nuestra Rifa es lo que más recauda fondos en nuestro Festival Internacional.
Gracias por su apoyo continuo.
Save the Date!
“If you want to sing out, sing out!”
Come SING with us for Karaoke Night!
May 3, 2014
From 6:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.
in the Parish Hall.
$10.00 per person
(includes 1 slice of pizza and 1 drink) Music + Food = FUN
¡Anote la fecha!
"Si quieres cantar, canta!"
¡ CANTA con nosotros para la Noche de Karaoke! 3 de mayo de 2014
de 6:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
en el salón parroquial.
$10.00 por persona (incluye 1 pizza y 1 bebida) Música + Comida = Diversión
Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso de Menores
Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abu- so de Menores. Es apropiado que el mes de Pre- vención del Abuso de Menores sea durante la Semana Santa. No hay mejor temporada que la Pas- cua para celebrar la protección de nuestro más valio- so regalo de Dios, nuestros niños. Para obtener más información sobre cómo informarse e involucrarse en la protección de todos nuestros niños y solicitar información sobre el folleto del 2014, “Trabajando Juntos Para Prevenir el Abuso Sexual de Menores”, por favor escribir a [email protected].
How April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention
Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter sea- son. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the protection of our most valuable gift from God – our children. For information on how you can be- come more informed and involved in keeping our children safe, and to learn more about the 2014 pamphlet, “Working Together To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse," please email:
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(323) 733-1196 [email protected]
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HEHETRIUMPH TRIUMPH
...A MEDJUGORJE DOCUMENTARY FILM…
CGV Cinemas
621 S. Western Avenue #304 Los Angeles, C.A. 90005
*April 26, 2014*3:00pm*Saturday only
*$20 donation * free parking validation For tickets call Jun: 310-753-0996 or
email:[email protected]
Sponsored by: L.A LORD OF PARDON PRAYER GROUP
A Message from the Archdiocese and The State Bar of California
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is working closely with The State Bar of California in an effort to protect the immigrant community from fraud during the pending Immigration Reform.
Luis J. Rodriguez, State Bar president, has made one of his priorities this fraud prevention project, which the Archdiocese supports. Mr. Rodriguez states “Please be aware that at this time there is no Immigration Reform.
Do not give your hard-earned money to a lawyer or no- tary public for this purpose. It is against the law for them to take money for Immigration Reform because it does not exist at this time.”
If you have given money to a lawyer or notary public for this purpose, please immediately report them to The State Bar of California and we will work to get your money back. You can file a report by calling toll-free 1- 866-879-4532 or visit us at www.Calbar.org/espanol.
Un mensaje de la Arquidiócesis y la Barra de Abogados de California
La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles está trabajando junto con la Barra de Abogados de California en un importante esfuerzo para proteger a la comunidad inmigrante del fraude relaciona- do a la Reforma Migratoria.
Luis J. Rodríguez, el presidente de la Barra de Abogados del Estado, ha hecho este proyecto de prevención del fraude una de sus prioridades, misma que cuenta con el apoyo de la Arquidió- cesis.
Este es el mensaje del Sr. Rodríguez: ‘por favor, tenga en cuenta que en este momento no hay ninguna reforma de inmi- gración. No dé su dinero, que tanto trabajo le ha dado ganar, a ningún abogado ni notario público para este propósito. Es contra la ley que cobren por la reforma migratoria porque ésta aún no es una realidad.’
Si ha entregado su dinero a un abogado o notario público para este propósito, por favor repórtelo inmediatamente a la Barra del Estado de California y le ayudarán a recuperar su dinero.
Usted puede presentar un reporte llamando al 1-866-879-4532 o visitando al www.Calbar.org/español.
The Cathedral Gift Shop at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Spring is a time filled with First Communion, Confirmation, Graduations and other joyous events.
Come in and visit the Cathedral Gift Shop for gift sets, missals, medals, crosses, frames, Bibles, candles and more.
We are at your service for all your sacramental needs. Please contact us at (213) 680-5277 or visit, www.OLACathedralGifts.com 555 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Pastoral Staff Directory
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice) (323) 743-8127 (text messages)
Standard Rates Apply
Faith Formation (323) 933-0963 Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
Sr. Karen Collier x227 Parish Life Director Sr. Karen’s e-mail [email protected] Fr. Bill Axe x223 Priest Ministry Fr. Bill’s e-mail [email protected]
Emergency Contact (323) 938-6964
Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230 Spanish Pastoral Ministry Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail [email protected]
Enrique Reyes x224 Business Manager Enrique’s e-mail [email protected] Teresa Amezcua x241 Director of Faith Formation Teresa’s e-mail [email protected]
Gricelda de la Cerda x 290 Faith Formation Assistant Gricelda’s e-mail [email protected]
Emmanuel Montenegro x221 Receptionist Emmanuel’s e-mail [email protected] Maggie Arellano x240 Youth Ministry Youth Ministry’s e-mail [email protected]
Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853 Music Ministry Eddie’s e-mail [email protected]
Next Sunday Readings
-Palm Sunday
April 13, 2014
Matthew 21:1-11 / Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24
Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14 Saturday April 12 ╬ Sábado 12 de Abril 5:30 p.m. Oscar Cardenas (Happy Birthday)
-Requested by Family
Sunday April 13 ╬ Domingo 13 de Abril
Ezekiel 37:12-14 / Ps 130:1-8 / Rom 8:8-11 / John 11:1-4541 7:00 a.m. Oscar Maldonado †
- parte de María Elena Lomelí 7:00 a.m. Mary Jones Gates †
- De parte de María Elena Lomelí 8:30 a.m. Our Parish Family
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10:00 a.m. Our Parish Family -
12:15 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial -
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Monday, April 14 ╬ Lunes 14 de Abril Mt 21:1-11 / Isaiah 50:4-7 / Phl 2:6-11 / Mt 27:11-54 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family
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Tuesday, April 15 ╬ Martes 15 de Abril Isaiah 42:1-7 / Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14 / John 12:1-11 6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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Wednesday, April 16 ╬ Miércoles 16 de Abril Is 50:4-9 / Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34 / Mt 26:14-25 8:00 a.m. Jonathan Cuevas (Happy Birthday)
- Requested by family Thursday April 17╬ Jueves 17 Abril
Ex 12:1-8-14 / Ps 116:12-13-18 / 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Jn 13:1-15 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión
Friday, April 18 ╬ Viernes 18 de Abril
Is 52:13 -- 53:12 / Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13-17, 25 / Heb 4:14-16; 5:7- 9 / Jn 18:1 -- 19:42
6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family
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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 Sundays @ the Placita Office
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil)
Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En) 10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En) Confession / Confesiones Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
Submit a bulletin Announcement
To be approved by Sr. Karen Collier:
Fax: 323-939-3547 Att: Sr.Karen (Bulletin)
