Bulletin, February 14, 2016

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esus' temptations are for material well-being, political power, and what? What do you think the temptation from the Temple's parapet was about? Was it
just a "pain-free life," if so, why go to the Temple for it?
Maybe it was, subtly, the temptation to escape death!
What would Jesus do to be able to escape death? What
would any human being do, or not stop at doing, for the
opportunity to live forever? (Of course, we'd want to
look like we looked at 19 or at 29!) The accompanying
readings consist of a thanksgiving offering--not an offering asking God to do MORE for me in the future--but,
thanking God for the blessings already given--blessings
totally undeserved--and along with that reading, the
comment from St. Paul, that "no one who believes in
(i.e, relies on) God will be put to shame." The first and
second readings remind us of what God has done for us,
and give us the wherewithal to trust God into the future,
so Jesus doesn't need to "try to get around God's decree
of death for all human beings," for He can trust God will
have something more in mind--something even better,
that will make this life time, as wonderful as it may have
been, look like the slavery in Egypt! So Jesus puts His
trust in the God who rewarded us with underserved
bounty in the past to bestow greater bounty on us in the
world to come, so He rejects temptation. Can we do the
same? When it would be easier to get something by unscrupulous means, can we, too, simply trust God to provide something better?
- Fr. Bill Axe
-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
-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
-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
¿
De qué se tratan las tentaciones de Jesús son para el
bien estar material, del poder político y de qué? ¿De
qué crees que se trató el parapeto del Templo? ¿Sólo
era una “vida sin dolor,” y entonces, para qué ir al Templo
para esto? ¡A lo mejor era una tentación a escapar la muerte! ¿Qué es lo que debería de hacer Jesús para escapar la
muerte? ¿Qué es lo que un ser humano haría, o de no parar
de hacer, para la oportunidad de vivir para siempre?
(Claro, ¡Nos queremos ver como cuando teníamos 19 ó 29
años de edad!) Las otras lecturas se tratan de dar ofrendas
de agradecimiento– no de una ofrenda de pedirle a Dios
para MÁS para mí en el fututo– pero, el agradecerle a Dios
por las bendiciones ya recibidas– bendiciones que no merecemos– y junto con la lectura, el comentario de San Pablo, que “nadie quien cree en Dios será puesto en pena.”
Las dos primeras lecturas nos recuerdan lo que Dios ha
hecho para nosotros, y nos dé los medios para confiar en
Dios hacia el futuro, entonces Jesús no necesita de “tratar
de ir detrás del decreto de Dios de la muerte para todos los
seres humanos,” puesto que Él confía que Dios tendrá algo
más– algo que será mejor, que hará esta vida, tan maravillosa que se pueda. Entonces Jesús confía en el Dios quien
nos dio una generosidad que no merecíamos en el pasado y
nos dará una generosidad mucho mejor en el mundo porvenir., así que Él rechaza a la tentación. ¿Podemos hacer lo
mismo? Cuando podemos alcanzar algo de otra manera
más fácil, a través de medios sin principios, ¿podemos
también nosotros confiar en Dios para que nos dé algo mejor?
-Padre Bill Axe
“Withdraw your heart from the world
before God takes your body from it.”
- Blessed John of Avila
“This Creed is the spiritual seal, our
heart's meditation and an ever
ever--present
guardian; it is, unquestionably, the
treasure of our soul.”
- St. Ambrose
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.
e hear in the readings today how
the Israelites cried out to God to
save them and how He answered
by feeding them. Paul also proclaims to the Romans
that they should cry out in their need to experience
Gods' freeing, saving presence.
W
scuchamos en las lecturas del día de hoy
cómo los israelitas le suplicaron a Dios y
cómo Dios les respondió alimentándolos.
También Pablo les dice a los romanos que le pueden
suplicar a Dios para vivir Su presencia libertadora y
salvadora.
Lent is our 40 day experience to recall the story of
God's saving love affair with us and to grow in
gratitude for mercy so near. We need to ask God to
be near us in our trouble and heal us. The Liturgy
and the word of God should be our guide to living
the death and resurrection of Jesus more clearly this
year. May these gifts help you grow more
grateful for God's unconditional and merciful love and experience God's nearness this
Lent.
Have a blessed week,
Sr. Karen Collier
La Cuaresma es nuestro camino de 40 días para revivir el acto de amor de Dios con nosotros, de vivir en
gracia y en la misericordia. Pidámosle a Dios a que
esté cerca en nuestra necesidad para ser sanados. Que
la Liturgia y la Palabra de Dios sea nuestra guía para
vivir la muerte y la resurrección de Jesús con más claridad este año. Que estos dones les ayude a crecer en
la Gracia del amor incondicional y misericordioso de Dios y vivamos la presencia de Dios
esta Cuaresma.
Full Color Bulletins in March 2016
¡Nuevos Boletines a Color en Marzo 2016!
Dayana Fragoso will be working on setting up the advertising
sponsorships for our bulletin the week of February 15 th & 22nd.
Please consider advertising in our New Full Color bulletin.
Advertisements can be purchased for a business, family, or a
sponsor ad can be purchased supporting community service
organizations like emergency pregnancy counseling or the battered women’s shelter, etc.
We need and appreciate your help.
¡Dayana Fragoso estará trabajando con nosotros la semana de
15 y 22 de febrero, arreglando los anuncios de nuestro Nuevo
Boletín a Color! Por Favor considere apoyar el boletín.
If you are interested or would like more information,
please call Dayana directly at (602) 820-1185
Thank you in advance for your generous support,
and please patronize our advertisers!
“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
E
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen Collier
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como patrocinador de algún servicio comunitario como la línea
telefónica de emergencia para mujeres abusadas, etc.
Necesitamos y Apreciamos su Ayuda.
Si tiene interés o le gustaría mas información,
por favor llame a Dayana directamente al (602) 820-1185
Gracias de antemano por su apoyo generoso
y por favor recuerde de apoyar a nuestros anunciantes!
Sunday, February 7, 2016
$ 9,726.50
Online Giving
$ 445.00
Sunday, January 31, 2016
$ 6,660.50
Online Giving
$ 1,332.00
"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
Office Closed on President’s Day
La Oficina Cerrará el Día del Presidente
Our parish office will be closed on
Monday, February 15, 2016. Happy President’s Day!
La Oficina Pastoral estará cerrada el
15 de febrero de 2016. ¡Feliz Día del Presidente!
Thank to Fiesta Event Rentals for once again donating 50% of the Rentals for our Valentine's Dance,
including tent, tables, and chairs. You may also call
them for your future events at: (323) 954-7440.
Gracias a Fiesta Event Rentals por darnos el 50%
de las renta de carpa, sillas y mesas para el Baile
de San Valentín. Ustedes también pueden usarlos
para sus fiestas llamando al: (323) 954-7440.
EAT PRAY MOVE
EAT PRAY MOVE
Clases de cocina y nutrición
18 y 25 de febrero
Jueves, a las 6:30 pm En el salón Guadalupe
¡Acompáñenos, es GRATIS! ChooseMyPlate.gov
Cooking and Nutrition Classes
February 18, and 25
Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room
Join us, it’s FREE!!! ChooseMyPlate.gov
Monday Soup Supper Schedule
Horario de las Sopas Pobres
Place: Parish Hall
Time: 7:00 p.m.
February 15— Rev. James Heft (USC)
Hispanic Apostolate
Lugar: Salón Parroquial
Tiempo: 7:00 p.m.
15 de febrero—Rev. James Heft (USC)
Apostolado Hispano
February 22— Rev. Guillermo Garcia (LMU)
Faith Formation
22 de febrero—Rev. Guillermo Garcia (LMU)
Formación en la Fe
February 29— Rev. Susan Klein
Hispanic Apostolate
29 de febrero— Rev. Susan Klein
Apostolado Hispano
March 7— Love and Mercy: Prayer Around the
Cross with Fr. Ernest & Members of St. Agatha Family
7 de marzo—Amor y Misericordia: Oración Alrededor de la Cruz con el P. Ernest y Miembros de la Parroquia
Penance Service
March 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church
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 Bilingüe
Cada viernes de Cuaresma en la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m.
Lent Meditation Group
Men’s Faith Sharing 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
continuing a daily meditation practice in one's own life. The
teaching is based on that of the World Community for Christian Meditation. The group will begin meeting on February
9th, 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]
St. Agatha’s Catholic Church is offering a 6 week faith sharing group to read and discuss the book “Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay” by James Alison.
This group is open to everyone interested in sharing their
experiences. The group will begin meeting on Sunday, February 14, 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].
Sunday Reflection Group
Grupo de Familia Al– Anon
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.
Reuniones: Miércoles
Hora: 8:00 a 9:30pm
(2do piso Salón escolar #5)
Información: Gladis(323) 491-785
Yolanda: (213) 321-0796 Ana: (323) 788-1503
Congratulations to Our
2016 Pastor’s Awards Recipients:
Felicidades a las Personas que
Recibirán un Reconocimiento Pastoral 2016:
Alicia Esquivel, Barbara Julian
and Eva Garcia.
Alicia Esquivel, Barbara Julian y Eva Garcia
Mrs. Sherrill Lombard will receive a special
award for her life time of service to St. Agatha.
La Sra. Sherrill Lombard recibirá un premio
especial por su tiempo, dedicación y servicio en
Santa Águeda.
Join us to celebrate the much deserved recognition
that will grant these parishioners and disciples in
Christ who for many years have been loyal to St.
Agatha and his ministry. Let’s support them join!
Mark your calendars!
Ven con nosotros a celebrar el reconocimiento pastoral estos feligreses y discípulos de Cristo que por
muchos años han sido leales a Santa Águeda y a su
ministerio. ¡Venga a apoyarlos! ¡Apunten en sus calendarios:
April 9, 7:00 PM at St. Agatha
In the Herbert Johnson Parish Hall
9 de abril, 7:00 P.M.
En el Salón Parroquial
National Catholic Sisters Week
To shine a spotlight on the profound impact of Catholic Sisters in our communities and around the world, and in conjunction with National Women’s History Month, the third annual National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) will be held
on March 8-14, 2016.
NCSW was created to honor women religious through a series of events, taking place across the country, that instruct,
enlighten and bring greater focus to the lives of these incredible women. It’s our chance to recognize everything sisters
have done for us.
In the five regions of our archdiocese celebrations will be held which will feature the showing of “Women in Spirit,” a
DVD that traces the history of the sisters’ contributions to the church in the USA, and an opportunity to meet and speak
with sisters from our region.
Our region’s event will take place on Sunday,
March 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the USC Caruso Catholic Center, 844 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90007.
www.nationalcatholicsistersweek.org
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February 20— English Eucharistic Ministry
only food source for them for
the entire week. Its hard to
imagine that they can spread
the contents of the bag all
week. We attempt, for those
who we know do this, to give
HAPPY BLACK
them a few more sandwiches or
HISTORY MONTH.
anything extra that we have on
LET US ALL JOIN IN
CELEBRATING THE CON- hand. Ana and Hermino have
blessed us with a bread , each
TRIBUTIONS MADE BY
week they go and pick up the
OUR AFRICAN AMERIbread and sometimes salads,
CAN FAMILY TO OUR
cakes, bagels and muffins and
COUNTRY.
bring them to the church for us
We thank the Spanish Lectors , to distribute. Mr. Rincon gets
CCD Saturday classes, Joe Pe- up before dawn and goes to
pick up produce and flowers.
tersen and Linda F for the donation of sandwiches and des- Our dedicated Ministry Leaders
and volunteers come each week
sert for our guests.
to spend time prepping the
Our guests are grateful to your meals and serving our guests.
Some of our guests will help us
providing the meals for them
each week. For some this is the move the meals to the serving
"NOBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING BUT
EVERYBODY CAN DO
SOMETHING."
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February 27— OPEN
area and stay around to help us
clean up when we are finished.
This is their way of giving back
and thanking the church for
providing for them
Need 200 Sandwiches
We are humbly grateful for
your kindness in taking ownership in sustaining the
S.H.A.R.E. Ministry. Amen.
Do not be afraid to show that
you care, do kindness in quiet
ways and not look for acknowledgement or rewards for these
deeds. God will take care of
that when He feels the time is
right. Treat everyone you meet
with dignity, kindness and reToday is the S.H.A.R.E. Minis- spect because it just might be
try Give Back Bake Sale. We
Jesus. Amen.
pray that you will support our
efforts with making a purchase Continue to be blessed and be a
and going to the Placita to join blessing as you pray daily for
in fellowship in the celebration unity and peace everywhere on
of our SPIRIT BLESSED BY
earth.
GOD FILLED DIVERSED FAMILY WHERE
Blessings,
WE ARE ONE. Amen.
The students are coming for
community service hours.
What is so heart touching is
when they come back after they
have completed their hours
BECAUSE…
ST. AGATHA CELEBRATES
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2016
St. Agatha Church
12:00 PM in the Hall
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS THAT
HELPED SHAPE THE LAW OF THE LAND
Guest Speaker
Dr. Amina Hassan
A scholar, researcher, award-winning public radio documentarian
and author of biography of Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist
Let’s recognize Civil Rights and Black History Pioneers
Judge Allen Webster Jr.
A judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court appointed by Governor Gray
Davis in April of 2001, re-elected in 2014 for a term
that expires in January of 2021, recipient of the National Bar Association
Wiley Branton Award in 2006, inducted into the Hall
of Fame for the Langston Bar Association and National Bar Association in
2010 and 2012, respectively.
Attorney Erikson R. Albrecht
Kinship Care Attorney at Bet Tzedek Legal Services House of Justice, Author
of Caring for A relative’s Child: A guide for
Kinship Care in Los Angeles County, served as Regional Field Organizer for
Obama for American and is a recipient of the
Jack H. Skirball Community Justice Award.
Attorney Craig E. Holden
Los Angeles attorney who presided over the State Bar Board of Trustees, recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in
California by the Daily Journal Corporation, named “Most Influential Black
Lawyer” by Savoy Magazine, and “Advocate of
the Year” by Public Counsel.
Musical Presentations By
Cedric Joins & Larry Reed
Enjoy a FREE program and soul food lunch
Pastoral Staff Directory
Sat February 13 ╬ Sábado 13 de Febrero
5:30 p.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
-
Sun February 14 ╬ Domingo 14 de Febrero
Sr. Karen Collier
Parish Life Director
Ext. 227
[email protected]
Jovita Tirado Martínez
(Feliz Cumpleaños)
Fr. Ernest Pathi
Priest Ministry
Ext. 223
[email protected]
- A petición de Hermanos Mena Tirado
Dn. Ricardo Recinos
Hispanic Apostolate
(323) 935-1308
[email protected]
Enrique Reyes
Parish Business Manager
Ext. 224
[email protected]
Dt 26: 4-10 / Ps 91 / Rom 10: 8-13 / Lk 4: 1-13
7:00 a.m.
Bertha León Santibáñez †
- A petición de su familia
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
-
10:00 a.m.
Mervin Evans †
- Requested by Linda Guillian and Lenette Bigalow
10:00 a.m.
Anna Swanson †
and Pastor Family (Blessings)
- Requested by Bob Reimann & Helen Smith
10:00 a.m.
Josephine Collins †
- Requested by her daughter Cleonia Abron
12:15 p.m.
Roxana Juarez y Julio Martinez
Aniversario de Boda 12 años
12:15 p.m. Por la familia Juarez (Accion de Gracias)
- A petición de Maria Martinez
12:15 p.m.
Por las animas del purgatorio
- A petición de Alicia
5:30 p.m.
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
(323) 933-0963
Teresa Amezcua
Director of Faith Formation [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
[email protected]
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
Monday, February 15 ╬ Lunes 15 de Febrero
Lv 19: 1-2, 11-18 / Mt 25: 31-46
For All the Souls in Purgatory
- Requested by Alicia
Tuesday, February 16 ╬ Martes 16 de Febrero
6:30 p.m.
Is 55: 10-11 / Mt 6: 7-15
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
Wed, February 17 ╬ Miércoles 17 de Febrero
Jon 3: 1-10 / Lk 11: 29-32
Our St. Agatha’s Parish Family
8:00 a.m.
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
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Thurs, February 18 ╬ Jueves 18 de Febrero
Est C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 / Mt 7: 7-12
6 30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
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Friday, February 19 ╬ Viernes 19 de Febrero
Ez 18: 21-28 / Mt 5: 20-26
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
Next Sunday Readings
-Second Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2016
Gn 15: 5-12, 17-18 / Phil 3: 17—4: 1 / Lk 9: 28b-36
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
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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
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