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St. Mary - 513345
(661) 947-3306
Rocky Aranda
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1600 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550
www.saintmarys-ave.org
Tel. 661-947-3306 • Fax 661-947-8687
Parish Office Hours
Monday: 1:00PM-7:30PM, Tuesday-Friday: 8:00AM-12:00 noon, 1:00PM-7:30PM,
Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 noon, 1:00-3:00PM
Pastor: Monsignor Stephen Downes
[email protected]
Associate: Fr. Ed Garcia
Associate: Fr. Chris Bazyouros
Deacon: Elvys Perez
In Residence: Fr. Tomas White
[email protected]
Associate: Fr. Loji Pilones
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deacon: Ed Caputo
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
St. Mary’s School
273-5555 [email protected]
Office of Religious Education
273-5554, FAX: 273-5525 [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00PM
Office Hours: Mon-Wed: 1PM-7:30PM, Thursday: 8AM-4PM
Summer schedule from June-August, see inside Bulletin
Youth Ministry/Confirmation
273-5554 ext.222 [email protected]
Sunday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misa
Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Misas en Español: Sabado 7:30 PM
Domingo 12:30 Mediodia y 2:30 PM
Confessions/Confesiones
Saturday 3:30PM - 5:00PM & 6:30PM until 6:45PM
Sabado 3:30 PM-5:00 PM y 6:30 PM
hasta las 6:45 PM
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Weekday Masses/Misa Durante la Semana
Devotions/Devociones
Monday Through Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Morning Prayer 8:15 before 8:30 AM Mass
Adoration/Adoración: Wed. 6 PM-7 PM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Wed. 7 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, 6:00 PM
Rosary: after the 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM daily Mass
Right to Life Rosary: Friday 12:00 noon
Cenacle of Prayer for Vocations: Monday 5PM—6PM
Holy Days /Dias Santos
Vigil Mass~7:30 PM (English)~Vigilia Misa Ingles
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM are all in English
and 7:45 PM (Spanish)
Lake Los Angeles Mission
At Lake Los Angeles School
16310 East Avenue Q
Contact Karen Bateman: 274-2272
Sunday Mass:
8:30 AM (Bilingual)
Our Lady of the Desert Mission
35647 87th St. East
Littlerock, CA 93543
Contact: 944-1406
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM (Español)
10:30 AM (English)
Adoration/Confession: Fri./Viernes: 7-8 PM
Acton Mission
At High Desert Jr. High School
3620 Antelope Woods Road
Contact: Irene Mullins
818-439-3960
Sunday Mass
8:30 AM (English)
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Un Mensaje De Nuestro Pastor,
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR,
FATHER STEVE
PADRE STEVE
(Rev. Monsignor Stephen N. Downes, Pastor)
Humility is at the center of our Readings today. In the
First Reading we are encouraged to “conduct your affairs
with humility” and “humble yourself the more, the
greater you are, and you will find favor with God.” In
the Gospel Jesus tells us that “everyone who exalts himself will be
humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Truth
is another word for humility. The Delphic oracle (“Know thyself”)
comes to mind – we must know ourselves as created and blessed by
God because everything we are and have comes from God. Awe
and respect, thanksgiving and appreciation for God are the result of
humility. At times we may feel weak, blinded, lame and crippled
but through the invitation of Jesus we are healed, forgiven, restored
to life and blessed in God’s love. May we also see each other as
brothers and sisters in God’s love!
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Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day, a day to be thankful for
the ability and opportunity to work. We also remember all who
are unemployed. As is our custom on national holidays, there
will be only one Mass on Labor Day at 8:30 AM and after Mass
the parish offices and campus will be closed for the day.
You are invited to help clean the Church each Monday
(including Labor Day) from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. No registration,
no commitment – just come and help care for God’s House
Our Parish Luau Hawaiian Dinner Dance will take place on
Saturday, September 15th from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at our parish school grounds. We encourage you to plan to attend this
great parish celebration. Tickets will be on sale in the vestibule
of our Church in Palmdale after Sunday Mass and also at the
Parish Office and School Office.
During the summer months many people leave on vacation and
our Sunday donations and contributions go down. Your faithful
and generous giving at Sunday Mass and in fulfilling your
pledge to our Capital Campaign, “A Time to Build”, is all important. Many thanks for your generous and faithful giving to
our parish. Your generosity supports all the worship, educational and service programs of our parish.
Let us work together to show respect for God’s House and to
keep the Church (and the rest rooms) clean. Please, no chewing
gum or drinks or food, no graffiti, no crayons, etc. One parent
should accompany any child who goes to the rest room. We
have two family rooms for
families with children who
are having a difficult time in
Church and we ask parents to
take your child to the family
room when the child is upset
or making a lot of noise. We
appreciate your cooperation
in all of these matters.
Scripture Readings for next
Sunday (the 23rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time) will be: Wisdom 9:13-18; Philemon 9-10,
12-17; Luke 14:25-33
(Rev, Monsignor Stephen N. Downes, Pastor)
La humildad es el centro de nuestras Lecturas de hoy.
En la Primera Lectura se nos pide que “en todos
nuestros asuntos nos conduzcamoa con humildad” y
“hazte tanto más pequeño cuanto más grande seas y
hallarás gracia delante de Dios”. En el Evangelio Jesús nos dice
que “el que se exalta sera humillado, pero el que se humilla sera
exaltado”. Verdad es otra palabra para describir humildad. Nos
viene a la mente el oráculo Délfico (“ Conócete a tí mismo”)
Tenemos qué conocernos a nosotros mismos como creados y
bendecidos por Dios, porque todo lo que somos y tenemos viene de Él. Le debemos nuestro amor, respeto, acción de gracias
y cariño como una muestra de humildad. En ocasiones nos sentiremos débiles, enceguecidos, cojos y mancos, pero por la invitación de Jesús somos sanados, perdonados, restaurados vueltos
a la vida y bendición en el amor de Dios. ¡Que podamos ver a
los demás como hermanos y hermanas en el amor de Dios!
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El lunes 3 de septiembre es el Día del Trabajo. Es un día
para dar gracias por la habilidad y oportunidad de trabajar.
También recordamoa a aquellos que no tienen trabajo.
Como de costumbre, este es un día festivo nacional , por lo
que habrá una sola Misa a las 8:30 AM y después la Parroquia y la escuela permanecerán cerradas por el resto del
día.
Nuestra Cena- Baile Parroquial anual LUAU tendrá lugar
el sábado 15 de septiembre de 6:00 a 11:00 P.M. en los
patios de nuestra escuela parroquial. Les pedimos que
hagan planes para asistir a esta gran celebración. Los boletos estarán a la venta en la oficina parroquial y en la oficina
de la escuela.
Durante este verano mucha gente se va de vacaciones y
nuestras donaciones el fin de semana han bajado considerablemente. Recuerde que su generoso regalo en el ofertorio
de la Misa y el fiem cumplimiento de su promesa haecha a
nuestra Campaña Capital, “Es Tiempo de Construir”, es
muy importante. Muchas gracias por su generoso y fiel
regalo a nuestra Parroquia. Su apoyo económico hace
posibles todos los programas de adoración a Dios, edicación y servicio a nuestra comunidad.
Vamos a trabajar juntos para mostrar respeto por la Casa de
Dios y mantener la Iglesia y loa baños limpios. Por favor
no mastiquen chicle no traigan comida ni bebidas, no pinten graffiti, no traigan crayones, etc. Un padre debe llevar a
su hijo cuando quiere ir al baño. Tenemos dos cuartos para
familias con niños, para que los atiendan cuando están inquietos o llorando y no distraigan a los demás. agradecemos deveras su cooperación en estos asuntos.
• Todos están invitados a ayudar en la limpieza de la
Iglesia cada lunes de 12:00 a 3:00 PM. No necesitan hacer
ningún compromise ni registrarse, solo vengan y ayuden en
el cuidado de la casa de Dios.
† Las Lecturas de la Sagrada Escritura para el próximo
Domingo (XXIII del Tiempo Ordinario) serán: Sabiduría 9:
13-18; Filemón 9: 10,12-17; Lucas 14: 25-33.
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“Mark Your Calendar”
September 15, 2207
ST. MARY’S
9th Annual LUAU Hawaiian Night
Dinner - Dance
We invite the participation of
every parishioner to the traditional LUAU Hawaiian Night
Dinner –Dance which will be held on September 15, 2007,
Saturday, 6:00pm –11:00pm at St. Mary’s School ground
in Palmdale. Hawaiian dress is optional.
Cost of dinner ticket
per person:
$25.00 Up to 9/10
$30.00 Beg. 9/11
$15.00 children under 12yrs
Enjoy the food (Roast Beef and Pork, chicken Teriyaki,
Bread & Salad) No Host Bar, Music, Dancing, DJ, door
prizes, silent auction & entertainment featuring Hawaiian
dancers.
For ticket sales and early group
reservations, please call St. Mary’s
office at 947-3306 or Isue Gil De
Lamadrid # 943-1990 or Rudy
Bautista # 273-3561.
Nuestra Cena- Baile parroquial Hawaiano se realizará el
sábado 15 de septiembre de 6:00 a 11:00 PM en los patios de nuestra escuela parroquial. Les pedimos a todos
que planeen asistir a esta gran celebración. Los bletos
estarán a la venta en la oficina parroquial y en la oficina
de la Escuela.
Costo por persona $ 25.00 antes 9/10
$ 30.00 despues de 9/11
$ 15.00 por niños 12 años y menor
EL NUEVO SALON PARROQUIAL
Los preparativos para el nuevo Salón Parroquial, salones de juntas y
oficinas parroquiales se han terminado. La tierra ha sido removida y
emparejada y preparada para poner los cimientos de los nuevos edificios. La Ciudad de Palmdale ha concedido los permisos para la construcción. Esperamos, si todo marcha bien, que se termine en marzo del
2008. Las ventanas con imágenes que había en la Iglesia antigüa se han
guardado – muchas de ellas se usarán en algún lugar en el nuevo Salón
Parroquial. En septiembre u octubre esperamos tener una venta de objetos de la Iglesia antigüa ( algunas puertas, ventiladores de techo, lámparas, etc.)
La Arquidiócesis espera que nuestra Parroquia pague los dos préstamos
para la construcción - $ 13 millones de dólares en total. El cumplimiento fiel y generoso de su promesa a las Campañas Capitales del
2003 y 2005 es sumamente importante. Esta es su Parroquia. Tenemos
qué pagar todas nuestras deudas y recibos. Su ayuda generosa permite a
nuestra Parroquia a crecer y servir al Señor y a su Pueblo.
NOTES ON A NEW PARISH HALL
Preparations for the construction of the new Parish Hall, meeting rooms
and Parish Offices are now being completed. The land has been graded
and prepared for the foundations of the new buildings. City of Palmdale
building permits are now complete. We hope that the construction work
will be completed in March, 2008. The stained glass windows from the
Old Church are now in storage – many will be on display in the New
Hall. In September or October we hope to have a sale of items from the
Old Church (some doors, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, etc).
The Archdiocese expects our parish to repay the loans for all the construction – of $13 million. Your faithful and generous fulfillment of
your pledge to the Capital Campaigns of 2003 and 2005 is all important.
This is your parish. The parish must pay its bills and meet its debts.
Your generous giving helps our parish grow and serve the Lord and all
people.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Your marriage is a holy sacrament blessed by God. The routine
struggles and stress in our lives can make it hard for us to appreciate this. Marriage Encounter wants to invite you to a weekend
where you’ll learn how to
open up your marriage to the
fullness of joy and love that
God intends for you. Our
next weekend is October 5th 7th in Woodland Hills. For
more information, call (805)
648-4244, email
[email protected] or
visit our website
www.wwme-la-north.org.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend
For men and women struggling with the emotional & spiritual pain of abortion.
The retreat is designed to help participants work through repressed grief and
anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting & come to acceptance, healing, and
hope. September 21-23, 2007, the cost $175 per person call 866-272-2435.
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R. I. C. A
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos.
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Si le gustaría saber más acerca de nuestra Fe Católica
y sus Tradiciones.
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Si usted simplemente quiere saber más acerca de la
Iglesia Católica.
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Quizá usted fue bautizado en la Iglesia
Católica y no ha recibido los otros Sacramentos de Iniciación - Primera
Comunión, Penitencia, Confirmación.
R. C. I. A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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If you are interested in our Catholic Faith and
Traditions
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If you simply want to know more about the Catholic Church
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Maybe you were baptized Catholic and you haven’t received the
other Sacraments of Initiation – Holy Communion, Penance,
Confirmation?
Then we invite you to join our RCIA journey
Please call: Debbie Castillo 538-1985
St. Mary’s School (661) 273-5555
Labor Day, September 3, 2007, Monday
In observance of Labor Day holiday, the school will be closed
on September 3, 2007, Monday. Regular classes will resume
the next day, September 4, 2007, Tuesday.
Back-To-School Night, September 6, Thursday
Our Back-To-School Night will be held on September 6,
2007, Thursday, at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to come
as this is a great opportunity to know the children’s Our BackTo-School Night will be held on September 6, 2007,
Thursday, at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to come as this
is a great opportunity to know the children’s schedule and routine plus meet their teachers and other parents.
The first PTO general meeting will be held on September 20,
2007, Thursday at 7:00 pm. Please mark your calendars.
September 2, 2007
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA
PARA ADULTOS ( R. I. C. A)
¿ A dónde va cuando tiene preguntas acerca de Dios? ¿ Acerca del sentido
de la vida? ¿De la oración, del pecado o de la Virgen María o de los Santos? ¿ Cómo responde cuando es alcanzado por la fe o la bondad de otra
persona? ¿ Quiere saber más acerca de las creencias Católicas y al mismo
tiempo dar el primer paso para unirse a la fe de la Iglesia Católica? Si es
así le invitamos a reunirse con otros que tienen las mismas preguntas e
inquietudes que usted.
Las reuniones de la primera etapa o (cuestionamiento) serán los Domingos de 10:30AM a 12:00 PM en la Escuela Santa
María, a partir del 8 de Julio.
Por favor llamen a Cesar y Alba Noriega al teléfono
272-1509 o a Blanca Alcántar al (661) 265-7510.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Where do you go when you have questions about
God? About the meaning of life? About prayer or
sin or Mary or the saints? How do you respond
when you are touched by another person’s faith or selflessness or
goodness? Do you want to know more about what Catholics believe
and perhaps even take the first step in joining the Catholic Church?
If so, you are invited to join with others who have similar questions.
Inquiry meetings will take place on Tuesday, June 26; July 10 and
17, 24; 31, August 7 and 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Church
THE BAPTISM FONT
The Baptismal Font is very important in our Church. Through the waters of Baptism we receive new and eternal life in Jesus, our sins are
washed away, and we become members of the People of God, the
Church. We ask everyone to respect the Baptismal Font. Please do
not sit on the sides of the Font. Nor is it a place to throw coins. Parents: the Baptismal Font is not a play area for children. Please do not
allow the children to play around the Font or try to climb in (there is a
danger of a child falling in and being hurt). Parents; please do not
become angry with the Ushers when they ask you to protect your children and keep them away from playing at the Font. Our concern is for
the safety of your children. The Baptismal Font is there for the celebration of life in Jesus. We bless ourselves with holy water from the Font
to remind ourselves of the Blessings of our Baptism, especially of eternal life in Jesus.
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LA FUENTE BAUTISMAL
La Fuente Bautismal es muy importante en nestra
Iglesia. Por las agues del Bautismo recibimos vida
nueva y eternal. En Jesús nuestros pecados son
lavados, y empezamos a ser miembros del Pueblo
de Dios, la Iglesia. Pedimos a todos que respeten
la Fuente Bautismal. Por favor ne se sienten en el
borde de la Fuente. No tiren monedas. Padres de
familia: La fuente Bautismal no es un area de juego
para los niños, pues no es un lugar para eso. No
dejen a sus niños jugar alrededor o tartar de
subirse (es muy peligroso, pues pueden caerse
dentro y lastimarse).
PADRES: Por favor no se enojen si los Uljieres les
piden que no dejen jugar a sus niños ni subirse.
Nuestra precupación es por la seguridad de los
niños. La Fuente Bautismal está alli para la celebración de la nueva vida en Jesús. Nos santiguamos con agua bedita de la Fuente para recordarnos a nosotros mismos las bendiciones de
nuestro Bautismo, especialmente de la vida eternal
que tenemos en El.
Retrouvaille Program
If your marriage has become troubled or stressed,
unloving or uncaring, or if your relationship has
grown cold and distant, if you’re thinking of separation or divorce, or if you already are separated or
divorced, but you want to try again-then the Retrouvaille Program can help you. For more information
and a confidential brochure, call 1-800-470-2230 or
661-257-7980. The next program in your area will
begin on November 2-4, 2007. Spaces are limited
and reservations are made on a first come, first
served basis. So call early. The Retrouvaille website is: WWW.HelpOurMarriage.com
¡Puede salvar su matrimonio!
Si su matrimonio se ha estresado o hay problemas,
falta de amor o la relación sufre indiferencia, si ha
pensado en el divorcio, o estan separados o divorciados, pero quieren tratar de nuevo el Programa
de Retrouvaille puede ayudarlos. Para mas información llame a Ramon o Maria al # 310-216-4217.
ACCW
(All women invited)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
St. Claire Parish
19606 Callaway
Canyon Country, Ca 91351
Registration 9:30 am Call to order 10:00 am
Speaker Rev. Monsignor Padraic Lestostus
Subject: Treck In Africa
Mass 11:30 am
Luncheon 12:30 pm
$ 9.00 prepaid check to Elizabeth Jackson
19546 N. Brendle
Santa Clarita, Ca 91312
phone # 661-251-5597
Also write St. Mary’s on the memo of your check
Reservation Deadline December 13th or call Wilma
Grana for more information at 661-285-5990.
Mt. Carmel Upcoming Events
Holy Hour
Sept. 6th
Oct. 4th
7pm
7pm
Scriptural Journey Series Sept. 16th 2pm-5pm
Fr. Michael Barry
Oct. 21st 2pm-5pm
For info. please call # 264-2811 or # 264-5959
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart
of Los Angeles
39501 180th St. East, Palmdale, Ca 93591
Labor Day Mass
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 10:00 am
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, Ca 9001227
Presided by: Cardinal Roger Mahony
The Cardinal will challenge our community to commit to faithful citizenship so that we can address the
issues that matter most to us:
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Workers’ rights & the right to organize
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Legalization & the right to higher education for
immigrants families
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Healthcare for all
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Affordable Housing
Misa Annual De El Día Del Trabajo
Lunes, 3 de Septiembre del 2007 a las 10:00 am en
el Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90012-2707
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Gran Misión De Fe Y Sanación
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2521 W. Ave. “H”
Lancaster, CA 93536
Invita: Grupo De Oración “Jesús Nazareno”
con la participación de
Neil Velez
Misioneros de Jesús
Donación $20 por persona
Incluye los 2 días del evento
Sabado 8 de 9am - 6pm & Domingo 9 de 9am– 5pm
de Septiembre.
Para mas información
661-722-2802 Francisco y Carmen
661-285-1065 Karen Guevara
www.misionerosdejesus.org
Catholic Cemeteries & Mausoleums
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
“Family Awareness Program”
September 22 & 23 representatives from the Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries Department will be visiting our parish to share with us information regarding
the Family Awareness Program. In the near future all
interested families in our parish will be contacted by a
cemetery representative and be given the important
“Family Emergency Record Guide” - an important
tool to help you know your options. You may decide
to preplan and there is no pressure when receiving
the “Family Emergency Record Guide”.
Cementerios Catolicos y Mausoleos
Arquidiocesis De Los Angeles
“Programa de Ayuda y Protección familiar”
Los días 22 y 23 de Septiembre representantes de
los Cementerios Católicos de la Arquidiocesis visiCelebrante Principal
tarán nuestra parroquia para compartir con nosotros
Cardenal Roger Mahony
el Programa de Ayuda y Protección Familiar. Los
representantes de los Cementerios Catolicos se
El Cardenal retara a la comunidad a ser ciudadanos pondrán en contacto con las familias interesadas de
comprometidos para así poder involucrarse con los nuestra parroquia y regalarán un “Guia de Referencia
temas que son de más importancia para todos
Familiar Para Emergencia”
nosotros:
Este libro es muy importante le deja saber las op•
Derechos para los trabajadores y el derecho a ciones que uno tiene. Probablemente decidira en un
organizarse
plan, no hay ninguna obligación al recibir este libro.
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Legalización y el derecho a tener educación
para las familias de inmigrantes
Instituto Bíblico
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Seguro de salud para todos
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Viviendas de bajo costo
El Instituto Bíblico de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles
los invita a sus cursos de Formación Biblica aquí en
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING
el Antelope Valley. Abierto para todos los que sirven
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 6:30– 7:30 PM
en la Iglesia que estan interesados en profundizar
IN THE CHURCH WITH FR. LOJI
mas la Palabra de Dios. Los cursos son cada Se~~~~~~~~~~
gundo sábado del mes. Este año darán comienzo el
Junta para los Monaguillos Sept. 7 de 6:30-7:30 pm
13 de Octubre 2007 de 8:30 AM-5PM. ¿Dónde?
En la Iglesia con el Padre Loji.
Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Lancaster: 45007
N. Cedar Ave. Lancaster, CA 93534. Los interesados llamen al 661-942-7853.
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September 2, 2007
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE R.E. OFFICE
OFFICE SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF September / Horario de Oficina para el mes de Septiembre
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY / DE LUNES A JUEVES From / DE 1:00 P.M. to / A 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAYS THE OFFICE IS CLOSED
273-5554
INVITACION PARA ATENDER UN CENTRO DE FORMACION EN ESPAÑOL
Lugar: St. Mary’s Church, 1600 East Ave. R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550
Comienza: El Lunes 24 de Septiembre del 2007
Hora:
6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Cuota Inicial:
$40.00
La Fase Teológica más la Aplicación- Especialización son necesarias para la certificación
PARA REGISTRARSE VENGA A LA OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
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R. E. AND CONFIRMATION TEACHERS NEWS
Upcoming Events
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VIRTUS ENGLISH Training will be offered on: September 5, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. @ Parish Hall
This workshop is required for all Teachers, assistants & volunteers in the Parish that are in contact with minors. Please call the
R. E. Office to RSVP. Telephone 661-273-5554.
Catechist Training for R.E. Teachers September 13 @ 7:00 P.M. @ Parish Hall right after Parent Orientation.
Fingerprinting: In being in accord with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People the Archdioceses of Los
Angeles schedules Fingerprinting Centers every month . Fingerprinting will be available in Sacred Heart Church, Lancaster on
September 15, 2007. You will need to call for appointment to 661– 948-3011. You will also need to bring a drivers license or
picture ID on the day that you will be fingerprinted. This is a requirement to all R.E. & Confirmation Teachers before classes
start.
Spanish Catechist Certification: September 24, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM—Parish Hall
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ATTENTION R.E. & CONFIRMATION PARENTS
CONFIRMATION Parents and students Orientation Night for both Levels will be September 10, 2007
English: 6:30
Spanish: 7:30
Spanish Parent Orientation in St. Mary’s Church will be September 11, 2007 @ 6:00 PM in Church.
English Parent Orientation in St. Mary’s Church will be September 13, 2007 @ 6:00 PM in Church.
LITTLEROCK PARENT ORIENTATION: Will be September 12, 2007 @ 4:00 PM in Spanish and 6:00 PM English.
ACTON AND LAKE L.A. PARENT ORIENTATION: September 23, 2007 @ 10:15 at their Missions.
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CONFIRMATION KICK OF NIGHT: Will be September 17, 2007 @ St. Mary’s Church 6:00 PM for both Levels.
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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR PALMDALE: Will be September 17, 18, & 19, 2007 with Sessions @ 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM,
please check assigned date and time for your child.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR LITTLEROCK: Will be September 19, 2007 with Sessions @ 4:00 and 5:45 PM, please heck
assigned time for your child.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ACTON AND LAKE L.A.: Will be September 30, 2007 @ 10:15. Acton meets @ 32248 Crown
Valley Rd. Acton CA. 93510, Lake L.A. meets @ 16310 East Avenue Q, (Lake L.A. School)
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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary’s Youth Group T.I.G.H.T.
Together In God Helping Teens
Marisela Diaz 273-5554 ex 222
September Upcoming Events
2– NO YOUTH NIGHT
9-Youth Night 6:30-8:30
16-Youth Night 6:30-8:30
23– Youth Mass
30-Youth Night 6:30-8:30
BACK TO SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION BEGINS THIS MONTH, SO
LET US PRAY FOR ALL STUDENTS THAT THEIR MINDS ARE OPEN
FOR LEARNING, THEIR HEARTS OPEN TO GOD, AND THEIR
SOULS OPEN FOR LOVE AND FRIENDSHIPS. LET US PRAY FOR
ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!!
The Winner is….
Felicity Landa took first place in our First Annual Talent Show this last
weekend! She sang “ Only Hope” by Mandy Moore and blew the Judges
and the crowd away! Taking the Runner– Up position was a trio composed of Danielle LaFrance, Amy Castillo, and Felicity Landa with their
version of “ Mama, I’m a big girl now” from the film Hairspray. They had
a wonderful dance routine and worked so well together, it was very entertaining! Great job to all of the performers! The acts consisted of a 10
yr. old singing Christian music as our opening act followed by our two
winners, a solo from Amy Castillo, a violinist by the name of Mateusz
Gwizdala who played one of his own composed pieces, a dance by
Vanessa Figueroa, another trio of young ladies: Elizabeth Zavala,
Lindsey Iniguez, and Emely Luna singing “Potential Break Up Song” by
Aly & AJ, and to wrap up the show the Band Systematic Chaos performed outside with two of our very own Christian LaFrance on drums
and Andrew Corsaro on bass! It was a great show! Thank you to all who
came out and joined us with all your support!
Confirmation News
Confirmation Parent/Student Orientation– Monday, September 10, 2007
6:30p.m. in English and 7:30p.m. in Spanish inside the Church is a
MANDATORY event for all those who are already Registered in the
Program.
Kick Off Night for ALL students in both Level I & II will be on Monday,
September 17, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. in the Church. This too is a MANDATORY event, hope to see you all there!!
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You have approached
Mount Zion and the
city of the living God.
— Hebrews 12:22a
Sept. 1 Vigil Masses
5:30 PM
Bernardo Albano Jr. & Ernest Jimenez (healing)
7:30 PM
Odedt Gonzalez (Birthday)
September 2 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM
Francisco Family (In Thanksgiving)
8:30 AM † Alberto Paz
10:30 AM † Nadeen Delgadillo
12:30 PM † Bertha Ortega
2:30 PM † Sergio Ceron
5:30 PM † Petronilo & Celerina Concepcion
Littlerock
8:30 AM † Juan & Antonia Anguiano
10:30 AM † Maria Granados
Lake LA
8:30 AM † Calixtro M. Sanchez
Acton
8:30 AM † Charlie Cahill
Weekly Mass Intentions
Mon. Sept. 3 Labor Day / St. Gregory the Great
6:30 AM
NO MASS
8:30 AM † Randy Loving
Tue. Sept. 4
6:30 AM † Jean Hogue
8:30 AM † Raul Ramirez
Wed. Sept. 5
6:30 AM † E.W. Ives Jr.
8:30 AM
Shiela McKell (Birthday)
Thurs. Sept. 6
6:30 AM
Gustavo & Gabriela Guzzetti (Birthday)
8:30 AM † Irvine Bollendorf
Fri. Sept. 7 First Friday
6:30 AM † Frank Arana
8:30 AM
Ms. Gries (In Thanksgiving)
Sat. September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgen Mary
8:30 AM † Alicia Flores
St. Mary’s
Palmdale
Littlerock
Acton
Lake LA
$
$
$
$
10,714.00
897.00
669.00
535.00
If you wish to request a Mass, please come to the
Parish office at least 3-6 months in advance.
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Si gusta de pedir una Misa, por favor de pedirla con
3-6 meses de anticipación
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Did You Know? Teach kids to protect themselves at home
We consider our homes to be safe places for our children. But
being home alone can pose risks for children. Here are a few
tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when you are not
with them at home: Never answer the door if alone. Do not invite anyone in the house without the permission of a parent or
babysitter. Don’t tell anyone on the phone that your parents are
not home. Instead tell them that your parents can’t come to the
phone and take a message. For more tips, please visit:
www.kidsafe.com.
For particular help you may call Assistance Ministry at 213 637
7650.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Society Annabelle Farmer 609-2744 meet Mon. at 12PM &
Thursday at 9AM to help out with Environment & Art of our church
R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) For information and
Inquiry classes please speak to Debbie Castillo at 538-1985.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Meet Tuesdays: 7:00 P.M. in the Church.
Leader, Celia Cedillo 272-6880. For prayers call Norman at 949-3330.
ST. MARY’S FILIPINO-AMERICAN GROUP Praying the Rosary in homes
every Saturday. For scheduled visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Statue, call Zeny Bautista 273-3561 or Ross Catalla 285-0850 .
ROSARY AND MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA In the Church every
Monday at 6:00 PM and after 6:30AM Mass.
ST. MARY’S CRAFTY SENIORS Meet every other Monday at 9AM in the
Conference Center. Call Marshall and Lou Sullivan at 268-1373.
ST. MARY’S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL & ASSEMBLY Usually meet 1st
Monday of the month at 7:30 PM Pres.: Tucker Evans 267-0730.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Meets every Wednesday from 9:30-12:00 noon
in the Parish Office (closed for the Summer) 947-2257
VOCATIONS TO PRIESTHOOD OR RELIGIOUS LIFE Contact Priests at
947-3306.
ALTAR SERVERS Michelle Carrillo: 269-2392
RESPECT LIFE Crisis Pregnancy & Infant Loss etc. 24 Hour Hot-Line:
942 BABY
PARISH FACILITIES RESERVATIONS Contact the Parish Office: 947-3306.
LEGION OF MARY Meet Mondays at 7:00 PM call Ursula Garcia 2858152.
NAIM CONFERENCE Support group for Catholic widows/widowers.
Edie 947-8795.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 273-4737 Meetings every 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of the month. Grand Knight: John Nemeth 273-8016.
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR MARISELA DIAZ 273-5554 EX. 222
A.V. MINISTRY WITH YOUNG ADULTS Married or single Young Adults 18
to 39. Emily Amado: 946-7808.
CUB SCOUTS Meet Thursdays for boys grades 1st-5th contact Anthony
Provenza 265-0690.
Sept. 2, 2007
¿Sabe Usted? Enseñe a Sus Hijos Como Protegerse Cunado
Están Solos en Casa
Consideramos que nuestros hogares son lugares seguros para
nuestros hijos. Pero el estar solos en casa puede exponer riesgos
para ellos. Aquí están unos consejos para enseñarle a sus hijos a
estar seguros cunado están solos en casa: Nunca habrán la puerta
cuando están solos. No inviten a nadie a entrar a la casa sin el
permiso de un padre o niñera. No le digan a nadie por teléfono
que sus padres no están en casa. Mejor dígales que sus padres no
pueden venir al teléfono y tomen un mensaje. Para obtener más
consejos, visite la página de Internet www.kidsafe.com.
Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al
213 637 7650.
MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES
BAUTISMOS, FUNERALES, UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Ó COMUNIÓN PARA
LOS ENFERMOS LLAME A LA OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA 947-3306
CONFIRMACIONES, PRIMER COMUNIONES, EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA llame a
la oficina de Educación Religiosa 273-5554.
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD Roberto & Linda Acosta 942-3958.
ENFERMOS QUE ESTÁN EN CASA oficina Parroquial 947-3306.
MATRIMONIOS Por cita solamente con 6 meses de anticipación. Se require
tomar algunas clases 947-3306.
QUINCEAÑERAS Cita con 6 meses de anticipación, María Luna 273-5554
R.I.C.A. RITO DE INISIACIÓN CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS Cesar y Alba
Noriega 272-1509 o Blanca Alcantar 265-7510.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EL BUEN PASTOR Reuniones todos los viernes de
7PM-9:30 PM -Iglesia. Cesar y Alba Noriega 272-1509 Y El Buen Pastor
Grupo Juvenil Carismatico: Jose y Elvira Cova 274-4960 los viernes
7pm - Salon parroquial.
“RENOVACIÓN” Grupo Carismatico y Crecimiento/JESUS MAESTRO
de Littlerock: Jueves, 7PM-9PM. Armando & Lucila Rosales: 944-6829.
ASOCIACION GUADALUPANA Guadalupe o María Méndez 285-6215.
SENIORS DE SANTA MARIA Marshall y Lou Sullivan 268-1373.
LEGION DE MARIA Maria Garcia 274-8909.
CONCILIO PASTORAL & ASAMBLEA GENERAL La reunión general es el
primer lunes de cada mes ~salón Parroquial, 7:30 PM-9 PM. Todos los
miniterios tienen que ser representados. Pres.: Tucker Evans 267-0730.
GRUPO CARISMATICO PEREGRINO DEL ROSARIO Y ORACION DE JESUS
Reuniones los sábados 7:00 PM. llame Antonio & Margarita Ceron 9473188.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN JESUS EL NAZARENO Reunen en la Iglesia los
miercoles a las 7:30 PM. Carmen Melero: 722-2802.
SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Cada miercoles de 9:30-12:00 PM en al Oficina
Parroquial, (cerramos en el verano ).947-2257.
RESPETO A LA VIDA Embarazos en crisis, llame las 24 horas
942-BABY, ó a Carmen 285-3059. Rosario todos los viernes a las 12 PM,
en la Iglesia.
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL ANTONIO & YOLANDA IBARRA 533-9291
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Ministros de Eucaristia- Juan & Martha Corona:
265-0533, Ujieres-Julio Y Nancy Ortega 285-2471, Lectores-Maria
Lopez: 274-4792, Monaguillos-Lilibeth Ceballos
533-0224, Coro~Victor Zacarias: 272-0825
Girl Scouts Bertha Castellanos 8603026
Cenacle Meets Mondays 5pm - 6pm
praying for priestly vocations Billie/
Manalang Servillana at 723-7988.
Sociedad del Altar Arlene Duran 947-4464
lunes 12PM y jueves 9AM Llame si gusta de
ayudar con la limpieza y arreglos de la Iglesia.