Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Fourth Sunday of Advent
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday:
ENGLISH 6:30 am, 8:00 am,
* 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
ESPAÑOL * 1:30 pm, * 7:00 pm
* Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday: 8:15 am Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm (Vigil)
Week Days:
Morning Prayer: 7:55 am
Morning Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 am
Rosary recited after the Morning Mass
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday (bilingual): 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
1st and 2nd Sunday of Month (bilingual):
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
December 20, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00 pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 3:00 pm
10727 So. Downey Ave.
Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
Fax (562) 862-7020
Email: [email protected]
www.olphdowney.org
Information and requirements about
Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the
Sick, and Quinceañeras, see page 8.
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Living Faith published by Creative Communications for the
Parish and wanted to share it with you.
T H E MA RV E L O F G O D ’ S G R ACE
“Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth” Luke 1:39
In the strikingly beautiful story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, Mary’s utter thoughtfulness stands out. Though she is in the early stage of her own pregnancy, Mary forgets herself and tends to her cousin Elizabeth, already in her sixth month. Mary has
reason for concern, Elizabeth is “elderly” and this is her first baby.
By human standards, both women are “nobodies.” After all, not only are they
“just” women in a patriarchal society, they are poor and possess no economic leverage. And they live in a country subjugated by a foreign military power. So they have
no political clout either. We could also label one of them as “too young.” The other
we could dismiss as “too old.” Yet it is precisely through these two women, these two
“nobodies,” that salvation comes into the world. Isn’t it amazing what God can do
through the weak and lowly! Imagine what God can do through you and me!
Mary and Elizabeth, thank you for reminding me of God’s ability to work marvels
through anyone – including me.
On behalf of myself, Fr. Pako, our OLPH Family,
Dn. Charles and Olivia Denisac, Dn. Carlos and Betty Origel,
I want to wish you
and your family a very Blessed, Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Peace, Fr. Joseph
From the Servant’s Heart
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ChristMass
"First things first!" Please take a bulletin with you
and see which Mass you will attend. If there's a gift
we can give to Jesus, it's our time and our presence
by coming to church on His Birthday.
"Let There Be Peace on Earth"
"And let it begin with me..." It's Christmas. Whatever else has happened, make sure your family
comes together to celebrate Christmas. Share that
Christmas meal together as one family. As we live
The Year of Mercy, let us begin with ourselves as we
share the forgiveness and peace of Jesus with others.
"Happy Birthday, Jesus!"
Kids, I pray that Santa will grant your wish on
Christmas Eve as you're tucked in bed. If not, that's
ok. After all, we have already received "The Greatest Gift" who is Jesus whose birthday we once again
celebrate this Christmas Day.
Whether Santa comes with his gift or not, let us
celebrate "The Joy of Man's Desiring." Be sure to
greet Jesus with "Happy Birthday!" He is "The Reason of the Season."
Christmas Gift
idea for
yourself or
someone special
Living Faith
Living faith.com
$12.25
For daily spiritual
reading and
praying with the
Holy Scriptures
The Word Among Us
Wau.org $23.70
Living with Christ
Livingwithchrist.us
$23.99
Words of Grace
Allsaintspress.com $8
Give Us This Day
Giveusthisday.org
$39.95
Catholic Digest
Catholicdigest.com
$26.95
"I'll Do My Praying for the Rain"
Weather experts have predicted an El Niño. Even
so, let us continue to pray that God will indeed bless
us with rain to end this long period of drought.
Let us also pray at the same time for our homeless brethren who will suffer inconvenience from El
Niño. And if it does pour heavily, let’s sing "I'm singing in the rain!"
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
PAPAL INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
General Intention: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires
of forgiving.
Missionary Intention: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the
birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
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FAITH BUILDING
FINDING A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR JESUS
Christians believe that
our God and creator
became human to save
us from sin and selfishness.
But sometimes we can be contradictory people. We’ve spent centuries perfecting ways to
prepare for Jesus’ birth, and we transform our
surroundings to celebrate it. We clean, cook,
shop, wrap, decorate, sing and give gifts. We
take great care to forget nobody, but sometimes
we can forget the One whose birthday we celebrate!
If we were to hang a stocking with Jesus’
name on it and fill it with gifts, what would they
be, and what would they cost?
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL RESPECT
LIFE MASS
AND CEREMONY OF
LIGHT
ONE LIFE, ONE LIGHT
REQUIEM FOR THE
UNBORN
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 ~ 5PM
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY
Come as a family; come as a parish; ALL are
encouraged to attend.
Some are born great,
others have greatness thrust upon them,
and others are unborn; their destiny in our hands.
Together let us commemorate and celebrate
these lives so brief, yet so precious.
Information at:
www.olacathedral.org
www.la-archdiocese.org
Let’s consider the coming year’s main Gospel
(Luke) for some gift ideas and what they might
cost us.
Scripture
Gift
Cost
Luke 6:37-38
Personal
Reconciliation
Sincere humility,
forgiveness
Luke 19:8-10
Generosity
Personal
resources, need
for recognition
Luke 6:29
Loving enemies
Judgmental
nature, obeying
popular opinion
Luke 11:1-4
Regular prayer
Time, some less
important
activities
Luke 6:30
Sharing with
others
Selfishness,
personal priorties
Luke 22:39
Doing God’s will
Self-indulgence,
impatience
Luke 6:31
Living the Golden Ego, selfRule
righteousness
Taking the time and making the effort to
give Jesus just the right birthday gift will be both
rewarding and priceless.
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KIDS CORNER
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
“For unto us a child
is born, unto us a son
is given”
HELP KIDS UNDERSTAND BOUNDARIES
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Christmas is a time for families, and extended
aunts, uncles, and cousins gather to celebrate the
season together. Your children should be comfortable around their family members, but they should
also know the limits of their comfort zones, and
what to do if someone crosses a line – too many
hugs and kisses, or inappropriate tickling. Your children should be comfortable saying “NO” whenever
things cross their lines, and they should know that
you’ll back them up.
For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Know the
Warning Signs: Just Where Is the Boundary Line?”
email: [email protected].
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
Isaiah 9:6a
RE CONGRESS 2016
FEBRUARY 25 - 28
"BOUNDLESS MERCY"
Baby
King
Bethlehem
Joseph
Jesus
Census
Mary
Inn
Stable
Worship
Manger
Herod
Birth
Luke
Bible
HOLY HUMOR
A holiday miracle
would be still
fitting into
my clothes
after the
holidays.
Donkey
Angel
Shepherds
Star
Hay
The three-day weekend is open to adults and
young adults and offers
more than 200 speakers
presenting over 300
workshops, in addition to
lunchtime entertainment,
evening concerts, Liturgy
in a variety of characters,
the Exhibit Hall and
much more.
You may access the book online and register
by visiting www.RECongress.org or call the RECongress information line at 213) 637-7348 to
request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook.
Fee is $70 per person. $80 after January 8
Cuarto Domingo del Adviento
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Exploring the Sunday Readings publicada por Twenty-third
Publications y quiero compartirla con ustedes.
LA MARAVILLA DE LA GRACIA DE DIOS
“Por esos días, María partió apresuradamente a una ciudad ubicada en los
cerros de Judá, donde entró a la casa de Zacarías y saludó a Isabel” Lucas 1:39
La belleza de esta historia de la visita de María a Isabel, se destaca la seriedad
absoluta de María. Aunque ella está en la etapa temprana de su embarazo, María se
olvida de sí misma y atiende a su prima Isabel, ya en su sexto mes. María tiene razón
para preocuparse, Isabel es "mayor de edad" y este es su primer bebé.
Para los estándares humanos, ambas mujeres son un "don nadie." Después de todo,
no "sólo" son mujeres en una sociedad patriarcal, son pobres y no poseen ninguna
influencia económica. Y viven en un país subyugado por una potencia militar
extranjera. Por lo que no tienen ninguna influencia política. Podríamos también decir
que una de ellas es "demasiado joven". La otra es "demasiado vieja". Sin embargo, es
precisamente a través de estas dos mujeres, esta dos "don nadie," que la salvación
viene al mundo. ¡No es increíble lo que Dios puede hacer a través de los débiles y
humildes! ¡Imagina lo que Dios puede hacer a través de ti y de mí!
María e Isabel, gracias por recordarnos la habilidad de Dios para hacer
maravillas a través de cualquier persona-incluso de mí.
De mi parte, del Padre Pako, de nuestra familia de OLPH, de
Diácono Charles y Olivia Denisac y Diácono Carlos y Betty Origel,
quiero desearles a ustedes
y a su familia una muy bendecida, Feliz Navidad
y un Feliz y Próspero Año Nuevo.
Paz, Padre Joseph
20 de diciembre, 2015
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PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
Ayude a los niños a entender los límites
durante las fiestas navideñas
La Navidad es un tiempo en que las familias,
las tías, tíos y primos se reúnen para celebrar la
temporada juntos. Sus hijos deben sentirse
cómodos alrededor de sus familiares, pero
también deben saber los límites de las zonas
de comodidad y qué hacer si alguien cruza la
línea: muchos abrazos y besos, o caricias
inapropiadas. Sus hijos deben sentirse
cómodos de decir “NO” cuando las situaciones
crucen la línea, y deben saber que usted los
respalda.
Para una copia del artículo de VIRTUS®
“Know the Warning Signs: Just Where Is the
Boundary Line?” (Conozca las señales de
aviso: ¿Hasta dónde llegan los límites?) envíe
un email a: [email protected].
CONGRESO 2016
25 - 28 DE FEBRERO
"MISERICORDIA INAGOTABLE"
El fin de semana de tres
días es para adultos y
jóvenes adultos y ofrece
más de 200 oradores
que presentan más de
300 talleres, además de
entretenimiento,
conciertos, Liturgia de
una
variedad
de
caracteres, una sala de
exposiciones y mucho
más.
Puede acceder y reservar en línea y
registrarse visitando www.RECongress.org o
puede llamar a 213) 637-7348 para más
información o para solicitar su propia copia de
libro de registro.
HORARIO DE MISAS
Noche Buena - 24 de diciembre
4:00 pm misa (inglés)
5:30 pm misa para niños (inglés)
10:00 pm misa (inglés)
12:00 am Misa de Gallo (español)
Día de Navidad - 25 de diciembre
9:30 am (inglés)
11:30 am (inglés)
1:30 pm (español)
HORARIO DE LA OFICINA
jueves, 24 de diciembre
La oficina se cerrará a las 3:00 pm
viernes, 25 de diciembre
Horario de oficina: cerrada
EL GRUPO DE ORACION
Lunes, 28 de diciembre ~ 7pm
Auditorio de la Escuela
Jesús dice: “Vengan a mi los que
se sientan cansados y agobiados,
porque yo los aliviaré.”
Te invita a finalizar este año y recibir el año
nuevo con alegría y gozo en el Señor.
Estelita Villegas estará a cargo de la
alabanza y predicación.
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Rev. Francisco G. Adame
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
GRUPO DE JOVENES
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Maria Bertieri
Alejandra Rivera
Aaron Lugo
Rosa Bulnes
Higinio y Olimpia Cosio
Miguel y Teresa Vela
Maria Paredes
923-8294
382-3077
806-9823
417-6624
923-6839
879-9516
397-6444
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 19
8:15 am
Msgr Patrick Carey (RIP)
Pastor of OLPH 1941-1972
Sunday, December 20
6:30 am
Mr & Mrs Roberto Noel (RIP)
8:00 am
Greg Gardner (RIP)
9:30 am
Yvonne Navar (RIP)
11:30 am Lawrence Gamboa (RIP)
1:30 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Mr & Mrs Panfilo Tura
7:00 pm
Jesusita Miranda Maldonado (RIP)
Monday, December 21
8:15 am
Jose Reyna (RIP)
Tuesday, December 22
8:15 am
Candido Espiritu Jr (RIP)
Wednesday, December 23
8:15 am
Ivonne Navar (RIP)
Thursday, December 24
8:15 am
4:00 pm
{ Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:30 pm
10:00 pm
12:00 am
Friday, December 25
9:30 am
{ Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
11:30 am
1:30 pm
Saturday, December 26
5:00 pm
Ricardo Ruelas Sr. (RIP)
Sunday, December 27
6:30 am
Arturo Rodriguez Montalbo (RIP)
8:00 am
Maria Aurora Antonio (RIP)
9:30 am
Carlos Gutierrez (RIP)
11:30 am Mr & Mrs Ben Danganan
1:30 pm
Abel Fletes (RIP)
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
7:00 pm
Marco Herrera (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity,
and those in need of our prayers.
For those who have gone before us,
Life has changed, not ended.
 Marlene Taylor
 Alice Kobzeff
 Jose & Martha Alonso
 Terry Lambros
 Charles Denisac
 Peter Nadell
 Maria Angeles Herrera
 Antonio Rodriguez
 Marcello Bisarelo
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families. We ask this in the name
of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Rev. Celso Marquez, MSpS
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
[email protected]
Secretary:
Maria Ariza - ext. 201
[email protected]
Bulletin Editor:
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 [email protected]
Family Life Director:
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Liturgy Coordinator:
Julie Bosdachin - ext. 211 [email protected]
Development/Facility:
Hector Perez - ext. 220
Director of Music:
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Pastoral Council:
Chair: John Saavedra
Co-Chair:Nancy Egizii
Finance Council:
Chair: Ray Brown
Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Regional Vocations Director:
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268
[email protected]
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Sunday Coordinator:
Sara Ponce
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan [email protected]
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey
562-869-9969
Principal:
Gina Aguilar
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Armida Lugo
715-6142
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Knights of Columbus
John Kirschner
923-1932
Little Rock Bible Study
Richard Ching
382-3360
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Sunday Scriptures Study
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Respect Life Committee
Linda Malme
869-6491
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
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Christmas Eve - December 24
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Vigil
5:30 pm Children’s Mass & Choir
9:30 pm Christmas Carols
10:00 pm Adult Choir
12:00 am Misa de Gallo (Spanish)
Christmas Day - December 25
9:30 am Cantor and Pianist
11:30 am Cantor and Pianist
1:30 pm Spanish Choir (Spanish)
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOU RS
Thursday, December 24
Office closed at 3:00 pm
Friday, December 25
Office hours: closed
2016 CALENDARS
$1 donation
A big thank you to
Tacos Gavilan for their
generosity in sponsoring
our 2016 calendars
MASS SCHEDULE
New Year’s Day - January 1
10:30am
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, December 31
 Office closed at 3:00pm
First Friday Eucharistic
Adoration moved to
January 8
Friday, January 1
 Office Closed
 Church Closed after Mass
END OF THE YEAR TAX WRITE OFF IDEAS
If you are looking for a
tax write-off, please
consider a donation to
any of the following:
OLPH tuition scholarships
OLPH Building fund
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Together in Mission Campaign 2015