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-Ethel Guntharp -Feliciana Escobedo -Gabriel y Miralda Tahan -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Green -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Mata -Guadalupe Morales -Henre J. Dorsey III -Jack & Michael Stokes -Jaime Rubalcava -Joan McLaughlin -Joe Arellano -Joseph Guillian -Joseph Morales -Juan Madariaga -Juan Moreno -Juanita Orozco -Juanita Rubalcava -Kimberly Terry -Linda Guillian -Lisa Gallardo -Lorraine Duperon -Lucy Rodriguez -Lynette Bigalow -Margaret Alexander -Maria Gallegos -Maria Jimenez -Maria Luna -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Guerra -Michael Lanham -Michelle Porter -Aaron Katz
-Alfio Mazzei -Alfred Jacques -Alfredo Cueva -Alicia Jimenez Bravo -Anchie Brown II -Andres Luna -Angelina Rubio -Antonio Prado -Arlasha Allen -Betty Stansell -Bonita Sanderlin -Brianna Katz -Camille Jones -Carrie Jones
-Carlos Antonio Vasquez -Carlota Zúñiga -Carol McDuffy -Chandra Wati -Christina Paul -Cirio Lopez -Dee Carlson
-Dulce Maria E. Saviñon -Dustin, Gabriel, Carmelo, and Jorge -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Elio Davila -Elizabeth Corona -Elsa Perez -Maria Esther Carrillo
-Mikhail Thomas -Nicole Michelle -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Oscar Gonzalez -Pam Terry -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Peter Tshimanga -Rafael Segura -Ramon Jimenez Andrade -Ramona Garcia -Raymond Almeida -Rene Jacques Hunton -Rev. Francis Cassidy -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe -Robert Johnson -Rosa Diaz -Socorro Reyes -Sophia Demarcos
-Sergio Jesus Saviñon Henderson -Sergio Villanueva
-Sevarina Legaspi -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Theresa Guillian -Timothy Akens -Teri Lanham -Vanessa Larios -Virginia Jordan
Remember confirmation – the oil. Even a little. Oil was often a sign in the scripture of giving healing and
strength. We know the uses of oil in ordinary life - the oil bringing out the flavor. Put oil on fish or vegetables and the flavor is good. Oil also seals something into food. Flavors, the good of the meat. In confirmation we are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are enclosed within us – to flow out. It helps our Christian life flow.
Recall the words – Be sealed with the gift – and spread the gospel. The gifts are the normal human gifts we like – kindness, goodness, generosity, mercy; the Spirit is the spirit of God reaching our human spirit. Giving us energy in the life of our faith, and in our desire to do our best in life.
Oil also heals and brings comfort. We need that in the bereavement, illness, hurts of life. Prayer brings us in touch with the comfort of God in the Spirit in our hurt and wounded world – hurt with poverty, hunger, displacement and unemploy- ment. People letting each other down in situations of greed. We need the comfort of hope, which makes us strong.
Alone we can do little; together we can grow strong; with each other and with the Spirit of God we can create joy and peace together. The oil that
seals the gifts of God in us then flows out and we are people of God’s Holy Spirit in our world. May we let the Spirit out!
Fr Donal Neary SJ
Recuerde la confirmación - el aceite. Al menos un poco. El aceite era a menudo un signo en la escritura de dar curación y fortaleza. Conocemos los usos del petróleo en la vida ordinaria, el aceite que resalta el sabor. Pon aceite en pescado o vegetales y el sabor es bueno. El aceite también sella algo en la comida. Sabores, el bien de la carne. En la confirmación, somos sellados con los dones del Espíritu Santo. Están encerrados dentro de nosotros, para fluir. Ayuda a que fluya nuestra vida cristiana.
Recuerda las palabras - Sé sellado con el don - y disemina el evangelio. Los dones son los dones hu- manos normales que nos gustan: amabilidad, bon- dad, generosidad, misericordia; el Espíritu es el espí- ritu de Dios que llega a nuestro espíritu humano.
Dándonos energía en la vida de nuestra fe y en nues- tro deseo de hacer lo mejor en la vida.
El petróleo también sana y brinda comodidad. Nece- sitamos eso en el duelo, la enfermedad, las heridas de la vida. La oración nos pone en contacto con la comodidad de Dios en el Espíritu en nuestro mundo herido y herido, herido por la pobreza, el hambre, el desplazamiento y el desempleo. Las personas se dejan caer en situaciones de avaricia. Necesitamos la comodidad de la esperanza, que nos hace fuertes.
Solo podemos hacer poco; juntos podemos crecer fuertes; entre nosotros y con el Espíritu de Dios po- demos crear alegría y paz juntos. El aceite que sella los dones de Dios en nosotros fluye y somos personas del Espíritu Santo de Dios en nuestro mundo. ¡Permitamos que salga el Espíritu!
Fr Donal Neary SJ
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Holy Spirit, be our energy in living and spreading the word of Jesus.
Espíritu Santo,
danos nuestra energía en la vida
y difundiendo la palabra de Jesús.
Dear Parish Family,
Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, the day Christ breathed on the Apostles and sent the Spirit into them. It was like a mighty "wind" and they were startled and amazed. How often must we experience an event like a mighty wind that knocks our breath out of us before we let in the breath of the Spirit? How often does it take a fire to burn away our self-centeredness to become other- centered? When hitting bottom helps my life change for the better, others see that change and want what I've found. They "hear" my life speaking their own tongue, even when our lives appear different on the surface. Story after story of conversion has affirmed this reality. Let us ask today to be men and women for others.
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen Collier
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To build and foster a Christian Community that offersthe 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.
Querida Familia de la Parroquia,
Hoy celebramos la fiesta de Pentecostés, el día en que Cristo respiro sobre los Apóstoles y envió el Espíritu a ellos. Fue como un
poderoso "viento" y se sobresaltaron y asombraron. ¿Con qué frecuencia debemos experimentar un evento como un poderoso viento que nos quita el aliento antes de dejar entrar el aliento del Espíritu? ¿Con qué frecuencia se consume un fuego para quemar nuestro egocentrismo para volvernos centrados en el otro? Cuando caemos al fondo ayuda a que la vida cambie para mejorar, otros ven ese cambio y quieren lo que he encontrado. "Oyen"
mi vida hablando su propia lengua, incluso cuando nuestras vidas parecen diferentes en la superficie. Una historia tras otra de conversión ha afirmado esta realidad. Permítanos pedir hoy ser hombres y mujeres para otros.
Que tengas una bendita semana,
“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
demás el don que recibieron"
-1 Pedro 4:10 Sunday, May 13, 2018 $ 8,962.00
Online Giving $ 1,352.00 Sunday, May 6, 2018 $ 9,851.00 Sunday, April 29, 2018 $ 8,705.00 WE ONLY PART TO MEET AGAIN
After being blessed with Sr. Karen Collier SSL, as our St. Agatha Parish Life Director for 12 years, the time has come to part ways.
On June 23rd we will have Sr. Karen’s farewell with Mass at 5:00 p.m. (instead of the regular 6:00 p.m. Mass) and a potluck din- ner in the Hall after the Mass. Thank you Sr. Karen for your friendship and guidance!
Do you have a favorite Sister Karen story? Can you share a per- sonal experience involving her, and let us know that she had a lasting impact on you? Please email your story to emontene- gro@stagathas.org. Thank you.
UNA DESPEDIDA Y UN REENCUENTRO
Después de haber sido bendecidos con la Hna. Karen Collier SSL, como directora de vida parroquial de St. Agatha por 12 años, ha llegado el momento de partir ha llegado. El 23 de junio tendremos la despedida de la Hna. Karen con misa a las 5:00 p.m. (en lugar de la misa habitual de las 6:00 p.m.) y una cena compartida en el salón parroquial después de la misa. ¡Gracias, Hna. Karen, por su amistad y guía!
¿Tienes una historia favorita de la hermana Karen? ¿Puedes compartir una experiencia personal que la involucre y dejarnos saber que ella tuvo un impacto duradero en ti? Por favor envíe su historia a emontenegro@stagathas.org. Gracias.
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June 8, 9 and 10, 2018
Booth Sponsors
Patrocinadores de Puesto If you are a sponsor your name will be placed on a booth the day of the Festival
Bring your donation after mass
Mail or bring your donation to the office Checks: St Agatha Festival
Si usted es un patrocinador su nombre se pondrá en un puesto el día del Festival
Traiga su donación después de misa
Envíe por correo o traiga su donación Cheques: St Agatha Festival
International Festival 2018
St. Agatha’s International Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 8, 9 and 10, 2018.
Rides, Live Music, Food, and family fun!
St. Agatha´s Festival Raffle 1st Prize: $2,000.00
2nd Prize: Microsoft Surface 3rd Prize: Apple Watch
Festival Internacional 2018
Festival Internacional de Santa Ágatha el viernes, sábado, domingo el 8, 9 y 10 de junio de 2018.
¡Juegos mecánicos, música en vivo, comida y diversión para toda la familia!
Rifa del Festival de Santa Ágatha 1er premio: $2,000.00
2o Premio: Microsoft Surface 3er premio: Apple Watch
As of May 6, we have sold $6,593.00, combining the tickets sold by the CCD and Confirmation families, the Candidates for the Queen of the Festival and of course YOU, our wonderful parish family.
Thank you
for your continued support!!!
Our Raffle is the biggest fundraiser during our International Festival. Raffle tickets are NOW available. You can pick them up on Sunday at the Festival table after mass or at the Pastoral Center during the week.
A partir del 6 de mayo, hemos vendido
$6,593.00, combinando las entradas vendi- das por las familias de catecismo y las fami- lias de Confirmación, las Candidatas para la Reina del Festival y USTED, nuestra familia parroquial.
¡¡¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo!!!
Nuestra rifa es lo que mas recaudación de fondos durante nuestro Festival Internacio- nal. Los boletos de la rifa YA están disponi- bles. Puede recogerlos el domingo en la me- sa del Festival después de las misas o en el Centro Pastoral durante la semana.
Pre– Sale Ride tickets are now available!
Get them while they’re hot! $15 per sheet of 24 tickets. They are NOW available
at the Pastoral Center.
Los boletos para los Juegos Mecánicos ya están a venta! $15 por la pagina de 24
boletos. Puede r ecoger sus boletos en
la oficina del Centro Pastoral.
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“NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHING.”
God provided the blessing of sunshine and a warm day for us to honored 36 women guests at our sit down hot meal celebra- tion for Mother's Day. Aunt Helen made clutch purses filled with toiletries that were added to the gift bags. Several church family members donated wom- en's clothing and shoes. The surprise of 18 beautiful Rose and Hydrangea flora arrange- ments brought by Juan Rincon was the highlight of the celebra- tion. They were raffled off to the women. The smiles of satisfac- tion and expressions of joy and happiness on the faces of our women guests was priceless and soul stirring. They came in not knowing what to expect we fin- ished with them seemingly
not wanting to leave the tress free comfortable setting. This truly, truly was a God sent day. Amen.
Thank you Ana Z for cooking the rice, Gloria Centeno for the dinner rolls, Juan Rincon for the flowers. Azalie N and Yolanda M for providing the atmosphere of caring sharing love, volun- teers John D, Lisa B, Concep- cion, Joey, Miguel, brothers Joma and Leo for being such a blessing for our guests. Mar- ten for setting up the chairs.
"WE ARE FAMILY"
Your help is needed for the Fes- tival. Please consider offering your gift of time, talent and treasure to make this the best CHURCH FAMILY FESTI- VAL IN THE HISTORY OF ST. AGATHA.
As you are able please consider taking an empty penny jar to-
day to fill and return by June 3, 2018. The coins will be used to provide food tickets for the Sat- urday children and the adult guests who come on Sunday to attend the festival.
Please do not bring used cloth- ing or shoe donations until June 17, 2018 when we will be col- lecting men's clothing only for Father's Day. Thank you.
S.H.A.R.E. SCHEDULE
MAY 26
12:15PM BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY— USHERS CONTACT ALICIA
AND OSCAR JUNE 2 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
CONTACT YOLANDA M AND JAN H
May God guide us to be com- fortable in sharing love, ac- ceptance, tolerance and patience with all those we meet during our journey. Let us be joy filled doers of the word and not mere spectators always remembering to treat others as we want to be treated. Amen.
Continue to be blessed and be a blessing as you encourage those you meet during your journey to storm heaven with prayers for unity and peace everywhere on this earth, Amen.
Blessings,
¡Felicidades!
En nombre de todos los catequistas, deseo felicitar a todos los niños y niñas que hicieron su Primera Comunión estos dos sábados pasados. A los padres y madres de familia, quiero recordarles que la Primera Comunión no es “la graduación de la Iglesia” de sus hijos(as), es importante que ellos y ellas continúen aprendiendo de Jesús para que puedan llegar a conocerlo, quererlo y seguirlo como buenos hijos e hijas de Dios.
También deseamos felicitar a nuestros jóvenes y adultos que el martes recibirán el Sacramento de la Confirmación.
Esperamos que durante la celebración reciban muchos regalos/
dones de Dios, Nuestro Padre; y que algunos de ellos/ellas se queden a participar en nuestra querida familia de Santa Agatha, ya sea asistiendo al ministerio de Jóvenes, ayudándonos con las clases de CCD, o quizás preparándose para ser la próxima generación de catequistas para que puedan guiar/ayudar a más jóvenes de nuestra parroquia.
El Señor Bendiga a todos los padres y madres de familias de estos niños, niñas y jóvenes, dándoles la paciencia, el amor, y la sabiduría para que ellos y ellas los puedan guiar por el camino de la Fe y de la misericordia de Dios.
Que la Paz de Jesús Resucitado este siempre con ustedes.
-Teresa Amezcua, Gricelda De la Cerda, Flor Monterrosa Y todos los Catequistas de CCD, lideres jóvenes de
Confirmación y Catequesis Familiar.
Congratulations!
On behalf of all our catechists, I would like to congratulate all the children that received their First Communion these past two Saturdays. In addition, I would like to remind all parents that the First Communion is not a “graduation of the Church” for your children; it is important for them to continue learning about Jesus so that they get to know Him better, to love Him, and to continue being good children of God.
We would also like to congratulate all our youth and adults that will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this Tuesday. We hope that dur ing the celebr ation they r eceive many blessings and gifts from God, Our Father. We also hope that all of them continue to be part of our dear St. Agatha Family, either by attending Youth Group, helping with the CCD classes, or maybe prepare themselves so that they can be our next generation of catechists, so that they may continue to guide and help our parish youth even more.
May our Lord Bless all the parents of these children and youth, offering them patience, love, wisdom, and guide them to the way of our Faith and our God’s Mercy.
May the Risen Christ give you peace always.
- Teresa Amezcua, Gricelda De la Cerda, Flor Monterrosa, And all our CCD catechists, Peer Leaders of Confirmation and
Family Catechists.
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NAME / NOMBRE: _____________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL / CORREO ELECTRONICO: _____________________________________________________
PHONE # / # DE TELEFONO: ____________________________________________________________
PARENT(S) NAME: _____________________________________________________________________
(Please Circle Below) I am Graduating from
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High School Graduates
Name of High School: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________________________________________
Name and State of University, College, Trade School, Vocational School or Other School you will be attending:
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Please bring a 3X3 copy of your Graduation Photograph (Alone or with Parents) The picture will be placed with your graduation information on the bulletin board of the Church.
Please return this form with the photograph to the Pastoral Center Office by Wednesday, May 23rd.
For questions or more information, please contact Gloria Walker at (323) 217-9122
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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 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday • Sábado
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl)
Sat: 6:00pm (Bilingual/Vigil) Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En) 10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En)
Confession / Confesiones Monday/Lunes: 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm Saturday/Sábado: 4:30pm to 5:30pm Sr. Karen Collier
Parish Life Director Ext. 227
srkaren@stagathas.org Fr. Anthony Lee
Parish Priest Ext. 223
franthony@stagathas.org Fr. Joseph Palacios
In Residence
Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Parish Deacon Ext. 230
deaconrrecinos@stagathas.org Guillermo Medina
Parish Business Manager Ext. 224
gmedina@stagathas.org Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation
Ext. 241
tamezcua@stagathas.org Flor Monterrosa
Faith Formation Assistant
Ext. 221
fmonterrosa@stagathas.org Gricelda de la Cerda
Youth Ministry Ext. 240
gdelacerda@stagathas.org Emmanuel Montenegro
Office Manager
Ext. 221
emontenegro@stagathas.org Kiara Santacruz
Receptionist
Ext. 221
ksantacruz@stagathas.org Leslie Nuñez
Receptionist
Ext. 221
Eddie Hilley
Music Ministry Director
(323) 935-2853 hilleysound@prodigy.net
Fax (323) 939-3547
Sat May 19 ╬ Sábado 19 de Mayo 6:00 p.m. Arnulfo Gutierrez †
- Requested by Family
Sunday May 20 ╬ Domingo 20 de Mayo Acts 2:1-11 / 1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13 / Jn 20:19-23 7:00 a.m. Javier Mota Serrano †
- A petición de Maria del Carmen Carrillo
7:00 a.m. Epifania Medina † y Rosario Ramirez † - A petición de Ramona Reyes
8:30 a.m. Carrie Jones (Healing) 10:00 a.m. Herbert & Joanne Lombard
(46th Wedding Anniversary) - Requested by Family
10:00 a.m. Darin Fortune † - Requested by Adrienne Knox
12:15 p.m. Carmen Cisneros (Bendiciones) - A petición de su familia
12:15 p.m. Damacio Horta † - A petición de su familia 12:15 p.m. Gildardo López †
- A petición de su esposa
12:15 p.m. Bernardina Aquino †, Micaela Aquino †, y Isaac Hernández †
- A petición de la familia Hernández Aquino 12:15 p.m. Maria Mercedes Brito †
- A petición de sus hijos y nietos 12:15 p.m. Pilar de Jesús Duran †
- A petición de su familia 12:15 p.m. Angel Chirino †
- A petición de su familia
12:15 p.m. Jose Guadalupe Senteno † - A petición de la familia Senteno 5:30 p.m. Teresa Violet †
- Requested by Family
Monday, May 21 ╬ Lunes 21 de Mayo Jas 3:13-18 / Mk 9:14-29
6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family
Tuesday, May 22 ╬ Martes 22 de Mayo Jas 4:1-10 / Mk 9:30-37
6:30 p.m. Por las benditas almas del purgatorio Wednesday, May 23 ╬ Miércoles 23 de Mayo Jas 4:13-17 / Mk 9:38-40
8:00 a.m. Salvador † y Oscar Magallanes † - A petición de su familia
Thursday, May 24 ╬ Jueves 24 de Mayo Jas 5:1-6 / Mk 9:41-50
6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión Friday, May 25 ╬ Viernes 25 de Mayo Jas 5:9-12 / Mk 10:1-12
6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family
Next Sunday Readings The Most Holy Trinity
May 27, 2018
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 / Rom 8:14-17 / Mt 28:16-20