Giovanni Garcia - -Gladys Green -Glen Arellano -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Irene Romo -Jack & Michael Stokes -Joan McLaughlin -Juan Madariaga -Juan Moreno -Juanita Orozco -Juanita Rubalcava -Julia Ureña -Linda Guillian -Lisa Gallardo
-Lorraine Duperon -Lucy Rodriguez -Marcelle Mehlinger -Margaret Alexander -Maria Jimenez -Maria Luna -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Marlene Debora -Michelle Porter -Miguel Alfredo Piliado -Mykhail J. Thomas -Nicole Michelle
-Norma Barker
-Alfio Mazzei -Alicia Jimenez Bravo -Anabel Manriquez -Andres Luna -Archie Brown II -Arlasha Allen -Blanca Saviñon -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Bonita Sanderlin -Camille Jones -Carlos Antonio Vasquez -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Damacio Horta
-Darwin Varela -Dee Carlson -Dulce Maria E. Saviñon -Dustin, Gabriel, Carmelo, and Jorge -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Edy Becker -Elsa Perez -Elvia Herrera -Ethel Lamirault -Fredia Sanderlin -Gabriel y Miralda Tahan
-Nyniece Micheaou -Oscar Barbosa -Pam Terry -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura -Ramon Jimenez Andrade -Ramon Reyes -Raymond Almeida -Rene Jacques Hunton -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe
-Robert
Johnson -Ronald Mayberry -Rosa Diaz -Rose Thierry -Sophie Demarcos -Sergio Villanueva -Sevarina Legaspi -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Timothy Akens -Teri Lanham -Terry Ally Sr.
-Virginia Gadison -Fr. Francis Cassidy
Forgiveness
“When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.” – Bernard Meltzer This week we would like to focus on Forgiveness.
As we mentioned in previous meditation, forgiveness is one the tools that we need as part of our transformation journey.
Forgiveness for some people can be difficult because of the pain & hurt that was caused. So we tend to hold on to the pain and therefore not allowing God’s love to transform the pain.
Every week in mass we read the Lord’s Prayer in which we ask God to “forgive us our trespasses, as we for- give those who trespass against us”. When you read this prayer in mass and in prayer are you truly asking God to for- give as you forgive? Or are they merely words that we say but don’t enter our heart. My Godmother taught me to read the words slowly to understand better, and allow prayer to become part of me.
As we continue on this Lenten journey, forgiveness will be the key for many of us to be transformed. We allow past hurts dictate our future and many time we don’t realize how this hurt is controlling our lives. Are you fully partici- pating in ministry or volunteering in your community, or are old hurts holding you back? Are you speaking to neighbors, friends and family, or are hold hurts controlling your rela- tionships? Where is forgiveness needed in your life?
Here is a simple exercise:
1. Bring to mind a person who has hurt you or made you an- gry lately. Hold this person’s image in your thoughts, and realize that Jesus is calling you to forgive them.
2. Tell that person in your thoughts how they hurt you.
3. Forgive this person and free your heart from the burden 4. Finally, imagine Jesus in your prayer, & share with him something you have done that has hurt another person. Let Jesus forgive you in the same way you just forgave.
This weeks Prayer (read slowly):
Lord Christ, help us see what it is that joins us together, not what separates us. For when we see only what it is that makes us different, we too often become aware of what is wrong with others. We see only their faults and weaknesses, interpreting their action as flowing from malice or hatred rather than fear. Even when confronted with evil, Lord, you forgave and sacrificed yourself rather than sought revenge.
Teach us to do the same by the power of your Spirit. Amen.
(William Breault, SJ)
Written by: Gilbert Dorado and Marco Quesada
El Perdón
"Cuando perdonas, no cambias el pasado - pero seguro que sí el futuro. "- Bernard Meltzer
Esta semana nos gustaría centrarnos en el perdón.
Como hemos mencionado, el perdón es una de las herra- mientas que necesitamos para nuestra transformación. Para- ra algunos el perdón puede ser difícil a causa del dolor y el dolor que fue causado. Por lo que tienden a aferrarse al do- lor y por lo tanto, no permitiendo que el amor de Dios para transformar el dolor.
Cada semana en misa se lee la oración del Señor donde rezamos: "perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden". Cuando reza- mos esta oración, ¿En verdad estás pidiéndole a Dios que perdone como tú perdonas? ¿O son simplemente palabras que decimos, pero no de nuestro corazón. Mi Madrina me enseñó a rezar lentamente para comprender mejor y sean palabras en verdad de uno.
A medida que continuamos en este camino cua- resmal, el perdón será la clave para muchos de nosotros para ser transformados. Permitimos que las heridas del pa- sado dictan nuestro futuro y muchas veces no nos damos cuenta de cómo este daño controla nuestras vidas. ¿Estás participando plenamente en el ministerio o como voluntario en la comunidad, o heridas del pasado te detienen? ¿Estás hablando con los vecinos, amigos y familiares, o hay heri- das que te lo impiden ? ¿En qué parte de tu vida necesitas el perdón?
Aquí está en ejercicio sencillo:
1. Piensa en alguien que te ha herido, imagínate a la perso- na y date cuenta que Jesús quiere que perdones.
2. Ahora dile cómo te ha herido
3. Perdónalo para que se libere tu corazón
4. Al terminar, medita en Jesús y comparte con él tus senti- mientos. Ahora deja que Jesús te perdone como lo has hecho tú.
Oración de la Semana (leer despacio):
Cristo Señor, ayúdanos a ver qué es lo que nos une, no lo que nos separa. Para cuando sólo vemos que nos hace divi- de, vemos lo que está mal con los demás. Sólo vemos sus defectos y debilidades, y mal interpretamos sus acciones.
Señor, tú perdonaste de lugar de buscar revancha. Enséña- nos a hacer lo mismo por el poder del Espíritu Santo.
Amén. (Oración por William Breault, SJ).
Escrito por: Gilbert Dorado y Marco Quesada
L as lecturas del día de hoy nos dan el desafío de ver la misericordia y la bondad de Dios. Lo vemos en las tres lecturas. La misericordia de Dios se ve cuando se le pide a Moisés a que guíe a su puebla cuando él mismo había asesinado a alguien. La misericordia de Dios es abundante.
Los corintios pensaron que eran mejores que los de- más, pero Pablo les recuerda que son pecadores como todos, y les ofrece otra oportunidad para que vean la misericordia y la bondad de Dios.
¿En dónde estamos en estas lecturas? ¿Cuándo han vivido la misericordia y la bondad de Dios en sus vi-
das? ¿Cómo pueden compartir ese amor y mi- sericordia para ayudar a los demás?
Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen Collier
T oday's readings are challenging us to look at God's mercy and kindness. In all three readings we see examples of this.
Moses is shown God's mercy when he is asked to lead the people even though he is a murderer!
God's mercy is constant.
The Corinthians thought they were better than any- one else, but Paul reminds them that they are sin- ners and offers them another chance to know God as kind and merciful
Where are we in these readings? When have you experienced God's kindness and mercy in
your life? How can you share that love and mercy in ways that help others?
Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen Collier
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To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God’s uncon-
ditional 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 to-
dos con quienes nos encontremos.
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God. “
- 1 Peter 4:10
"Que todos, como buenos administradores de los múltiples dones de Dios, pongan al servicio de los de-
más el don que recibieron"
-1 Pedro 4:10
Sunday, February 21, 2016 $6,477.50 Online Giving $793.00 Sunday, February 14, 2016 $7,924.40
Online Giving $2,018.00
Monday Soup Supper Schedule
Place: Parish Hall Time: 7:00 p.m.
February 29— Rev. Susan Klein Hispanic Apostolate
March 7— Love & Mercy: Prayer Around the Cross with Fr. Ernest & members of St Agatha Family
English Choir and Eucharistic Ministry
Penance Service
March 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church
Horario de las Sopas Pobres
Lugar: Salón Parroquial Tiempo: 7:00 p.m.
29 de febrero— Rev. Susan Klein Apostolado Hispano
7 de marzo—Amor y Misericordia: Oración ante la Cruz con el P. Ernest y Miembros de la Parroquia
Ministros de Eucaristía y Coro de Inglés
Servicio de Penitencia / Confesiones 14 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m., en la Iglesia Bilingual Stations of the Cross
Every Friday of Lent in the Church at 7:00 p.m. Viacrucis los Viernes
Cada viernes de Cuaresma en la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Reflection Group
We are called to encounter God in the Word as it hold the keys to knowing HIM intimately. Come join us as we reflect and share on the weekly Sunday gospels. This group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm in de Guadalupe Room starting February 17. To RSVP or if you have questions please contact: Gina Johnson at (818) 466-4048.
Lent Meditation Group
St. Agatha's Catholic Church is offering a 6 week, one hour a week evening course on Christian Meditation. This group exists for the sole purpose of support and encouragement for continu- ing a daily meditation practice in one's own life. The teaching is based on that of the World Community for Christian Medita- tion. The group meets from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Tuesday in the Pastoral Center during the Lenten Season. To RSVP or if you have questions please contact: Lucy Palermino at (323) 402 -0797 or by email: [email protected]
Faith Sharing Group
St. Agatha’s Catholic Church is offering a 6 week faith sharing group to read and discuss the book “Faith Beyond Resent- ment: Fragments Catholic and Gay” by James Alison. This group is open to eve- ryone interested in sharing their experi- ences. We would like to extend a special invitation to those in our community that are struggling with feelings God's love because they may be from the LGBT community or have a child, friend or sibling who may be from the LGBT community.
The group will meet on Sundays, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in the Pastoral Center during the Lenten Season.
To RSVP or if you have questions please contact:
Gilbert Dorado at (323) 397-7347 or by email: [email protected].
The Easter Triduum March 24, 25, and 26, 2016
Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bil) Good Friday, March 25, 2016
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, March 26,
2016
7:00pm The Great Easter Vigil (Bil) Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 8:30am and 10:00am English 7:00am and 12:15pm Spanish We will not have Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Triduo Pascual
24, 25 y 26 de Marzo de 2016
Jueves Santo, 24 de marzo de 2016
7:00pm Misa de la Cena del Señor (bilingüe) Viernes Santo, 25 de marzo de 2016 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, 26 de marzo de 2016 7:00pm La Gran Vigilia Pascual (bilingüe) Domingo de Pascua, 27 de marzo de 2016 8:30am y 10:00am Inglés
7:00am y 12:15pm Español
No tendremos Misa de 5:30 p.m.
St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance Update
The St. Valentine's Day "Celebrating Love and Friendship" Dinner Dance generated $4,890 to- wards the transformation efforts. We are very happy for the great turnout and for such a lovely night. Love was truly in the air at St. Agatha!
Would you be a matching donor to our Valen- tine's net proceeds?
Thanks to everyone who participated, coordi- nated, and gave of their time and talent to make our dinner dance a success!
Cena y Baile de San Valentín
Nuestro Baile y Cena Celebrando el Amor y la Amistad recaudó $4,890 para la restauración de la iglesia. Estamos muy felices de qué tan gran cele- bración tuvimos. El amor en verdad se sentía en Santa Agatha. ¿Podrías donar la misma cantidad para la restauración de la iglesia?
Gracias a todos quienes participaron, quienes coordinaron y quienes dieron su tiempo y talento para que nuestra cena y baile fueran un éxito.
Commemoration of BLESSED OSCAR A. ROMERO
Bishop and Martyr
Monday 21st and Tuesday, 22nd of March 2016 In the Parish Hall, from 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Lenten Soup and Ballet Folkloric Salvadoran Torogoz The Theology of Liberation and Spirituality of the Poor Presenter: Giovanni Perez, LA Office of Religious Education
Conmemoración del BEATO OSCAR A. ROMERO
Obispo y Mártir
Lunes, 21 de Marzo y Martes, 22 de Marzo del 2016 En el salón parroquial, de 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Sopa Cuaresmal y Ballet Folclórico Salvadoreño Torogoz La Teología de la Liberación y la Espiritualidad de la Pobreza Orador: Giovanni Pérez, Oficina de Educación Religiosa de LA
"NOBODY CAN DO EVERY- THING BUT EVERYBODY
CAN DO SOMETHING."
Please join us in pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved Marcella Mehlinger. Marcella was a pioneer in the St. Agatha Community. She in her gen- tle quietness touched the hearts and souls of all those she met during her journey.
Thank you English Eucharistic Ministry for the donation of the meal for our guests. Our guests are grateful that our church fam- ily blesses then each week with a meal. This week they received the groceries that you donate each month and used clothing. Mr.
Rincon brought a special treat of flowers and candied yams and pineapple along with produce..
During our prayer circle one of our guest reminded us that God is in our presence and sometimes we miss seeing him or hearing his message because we are looking for a grand approach from God not that of a stranger or homeless person that we hurry pass or turn
our heads to avoid. This week let us all try to see God's face in the person who is next to us or the person we find hard to look at or acknowledge. In those quiet spe- cial moments of your day try to be still for 3 minutes to hear God's message that He is sending especially just for you. Make it your daily work to be caring and kind to everybody even if you think or say you don't like them kindness and caring can change hearts and lives. Amen
We are still celebrating grateful- ness and gratitude for the success of the Bake Sale a few weeks ago. Prayers, donors and the shar- ing of time, talent, treasure in unity and support equaled this awesome blessing.
These wingless angels and saints blessed us with sharing their God gifts: Azalie N, Yolanda M, Tiara C, Becky W, Geraldine M, Christina M, Victor M, Isabella J, David H, Enrique H, Rolando H, Diamond K, Concepcion, John D, Jose R, Deacon Ricardo, Enri- que R, Martin, Jose H, Richard R, Jesus R, Kevin G and Max.
Jose,, Richard, Kevin, Jesus and
Max are from the Bright Star Charter l Academy. These young men spent their entire Sunday beginning at 6AM and ending at 3PM serving to help make a dif- ference for our church commu- nity. They are members of the soccer team that is in the play offs, please pray for their suc- cess. God is good all the time all the time God is gooooood and He just keeps on blessing St. Agatha Church Community with wing- less angels and saints.
Easter is coming and we again this year would like to give a Tee Shirt and basket filled with goodies to our Saturday Chil- dren. If a group, person or minis- try would like to sponsor a child and provide any of these please contact Margie 323-935 8127.
We have great children that come with their parents on Saturday on occasion we have enough volun- teers to play table games and have fun actives. We'd love to do this on April 19 when we pass out the baskets. If you have time and
" wanna" be a blessing for our children please contact Margie you will touch their lives in re-
turn you will be so blessed that you will " wanna" shout and do a "David Dance."
We humbly thank you for choos- ing to share your God works with our churches outreach ministry S.H.A.R.E.
May you feel the support of God as He gives you the comfort, strength and courage to reach out and be a blessing for others espe- cially those we seem to rush pass in our church community as we enter and exit the church. God loves us all regardless of who we are. All in agreement with this reach out and be a blessing for someone that is not in your fam- ily or circle of friends or sit in the same pew start this today.
This simple act of kindness can make such a difference in the lives of the receiver and the giver/
doer. KINDNESS IS A CHOICE!!! Amen..
Continue to be blessed and be a blessing as you
pray for unity and peace.
March 5— 7:00 AM Choir Contact: Dn. Ricardo March 12— Spanish Lectors Contact: Dn. Ricardo Congratulations to Our
2016 Pastor’s Awards Recipients:
Alicia Esquivel, Barbara Julian and Eva Garcia.
Mrs. Sherrill Lombard will receive a special award for her life time of service to St. Agatha.
April 9, 7:00 PM at St. Agatha In the Herbert Johnson Parish Hall
Felicidades a las Personas que Recibirán un Reconocimiento Pastoral 2016:
Alicia Esquivel, Barbara Julian y Eva Garcia La Sra. Sherrill Lombard recibirá un premio especial por su tiempo, dedicación y servicio en
Santa Águeda.
9 de abril, 7:00 P.M.
En el Salón Parroquial
Community Blood Drive
When: Sunday, March 6, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Campaña de Donación de Sangre
Cuándo: Domingo, 6 de marzo de 2016 Tiempo. 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
A JOURNEY THROUGH FAITH AND ART
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is the exclusive West Coast destination for Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and Art - one of the rarest collections of Vatican art and objects to ever visit North America. This 12,000 square foot exhibition will be open from March 6, 2016 through August
28, 2016. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
“MEET A SISTER, BE INSPIRED”
The Archdiocese will feature the showing of “Women and Spirit,” a DVD that traces the history of the sisters’ contribu- tions to the church in the U.S. Our Lady of the Angels Region:
USC Caruso Catholic Center, 844 W. 32nd Street, Los Angeles;
Sunday, March 6th at 7:00 pm. Sr. Maryanne O’Neill, contact person: 323-731-2464.
Sun Mo n Tue W ed T hu Fri Sat
1 6:30p Yoga with Santa Maria Rivera 7p Lenten Reflection 7p Lectores 2 Grupo de Oración6:30p Lenten Reflec-tion 7p Catequesis Fam. 3 4 7p Viacrucis7p Youth Group 7p Clase de Biblia 5 7p Youth MassCCDAdult Conf.
6 IV Sunday Lent11:30a Faith Sharing New Bulletin in Full Color BLOOD DRIVE 7 7p Soup Supper7p Youth Choir 8 6:30p Yoga with Rika Kelley7p Lenten Reflection 7p Clase de Bautizo 9 Grupo de Oración6:30p Lenten Reflec-tion 7p Catequesis Fam. 10117p Viacrucis7p Youth Group 7p Clase de Biblia 12CCDAdult Conf. Confirmation class 13 V Sunday of Lent147p Penance Service 156:30p Yoga with De-jur Jones7p Lenten Reflection 16Grupo de Oración6:30p Lenten Reflec-tion 7p Catequesis Fam. 17187p Viacrucis7p Youth Group 7p Clase de Biblia 19CCDNo Adult Conf. No Confirmation
20 Palms Sunday 217p Oscar Romero 7p Youth Choir 227p Oscar Romero 6:30p Yoga with Dejur Jones ( (Guadalupe Rm) 2324 Holy Thursday7p Mass of the Lord’s Supper 25 Good Friday 12p Meditation 1:30 Stations3p English Service6p Misa en Español 267p The Great Vigil7p Vigilia Pascual 27 Easter SundayRegular Sunday Schedule except no 5:30 p.m. Mass 28296:30p Yoga with AliaBarlett 30Grupo de Oración 31
Pastoral Staff Directory
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (323) 743-8127 (text messages) 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) 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 [email protected]
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ON LINE GIVING: WWW.STAGATHAS.ORG
Sr. Karen Collier Parish Life Director
Ext. 227
[email protected] Fr. Ernest Pathi
Priest Ministry
Ext. 223
[email protected] Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Hispanic Apostolate (323) 935-1308
[email protected] Enrique Reyes
Parish Business Manager Ext. 224
[email protected] Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation (323) 933-0963
[email protected] Gricelda de la Cerda
Youth Ministry Ext. 240
[email protected] Emmanuel Montenegro
Receptionist
Ext. 221
[email protected] Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853
Welcome to St. Agatha Catholic Church!
We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here celebrating with us, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in the parish.
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Sat February 27 ╬ Sábado 27 de Febrero 5:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Sun February 28 ╬ Domingo 28 de Febrero Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 / 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 / Lk 13:1-9 7:00 a.m. Maria de Jesus Jaimes †
- A petición de su familia y su hija Margarita Banuelos 7:00 a.m. Bertha León Santibáñez †
- A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. Juan Carlos A. Matute †
- A petición de Ovidia Matute 7:00 a.m. Por las almas del purgatorio
- A petición de Alicia
8:30 a.m. Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family -
10:00 a.m. Christopher Joseph Warfield † - Requested by Cris Diaz
10:00 a.m. Debbie Anderson † - Requested by Cris Diaz 10:00 a.m. Angela Palmer † - Requested by Carol Bradford 10:00 a.m. Dr. Bernard Kulkoski † - Requested by Bette Bille
12:15 p.m. María Consuelo Solares (Cumpleaños) - A petición de su familia
12:15 p.m. Esteban Sarceño (Cumpleaños) - A petición de su familia
5:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Monday, February 29 ╬ Lunes 29 de Febrero 2 Kgs 5:1-15 / Lk 4:24-30
6:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family -
Tuesday, March 1 ╬ Martes 1 de Marzo Dn 3:25, 34-43 / Mt 18:21-35
6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial Wed, March 2 ╬ Miércoles 2 de Marzo Dt 4:1, 5-9 / Mt 5:17-19
8:00 a.m. Gustavo A. Magallanes (Happy Birthday) -
Thurs, March 3 ╬ Jueves 3 de Marzo Jer 7:23-28 / Lk 11:14-23
6 30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión
Friday, March 4 ╬ Viernes 4 de Marzo Hos 6:1-6 / Lk 18:9-14
6:30 p.m. Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Next Sunday Readings -Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 6, 2016
Jos 5:9a, 10-12 / 2 Cor 5:17-21 / Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
