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Sunday, December 21, 2014
4th Sunday of Advent
St. John Eudes Catholic Community
Served by the Eudist Fathers of the North American Province
9901 Mason Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818 341
341--3680 / Fax 818 882
882--4326
www.sjeparish.net
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.,
12:45, 2:15 (Spanish) and 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Weekday, by appt. only
Holy Days: 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Mon. thru Sat. @ 8:00 Liturgy of the Hours - Chapel
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM, Associate Pastor
Rev. William McLean, Emeritus
Msgr. Peter Nugent, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Son Hoang
Deacon Michael A. Perez, Senior Deacon
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday
Parish E-mail: [email protected]
PASTOR’S OFFICE
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Marty Bowden, Pastoral Staff Assistant
For appointments with pastor:
Phone: 818-341-3680, Ext. 106
E-Mail: [email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE
Barbara Danowitz, Principal
(818)341-1454; Fax (818)341-3093
Website: www.sjeschool.net
GIFT SHOP
Mary Ellen Pike, Manager
818-341-3680, Ext. 157
E-Mail: [email protected]
4th Sunday of Advent
Saint John Eudes
December 21, 2014
Father Gérard’s Corner
Having “settled David in his palace” and given him “rest from his enemies on every side,” God
proposes to do immeasurably more. God will “establish a house for you,” “raise up your heir” and
“make his kingdom firm.” Paul celebrates just how unexpectedly wide and welcoming that house
and kingdom will be. Faith and redemptive love are no longer limited to Israel but “made known to
all nations.”
Gabriel greets Mary by first announcing that the promises made to David will be fulfilled through the
child Mary will bear. But then Gabriel declares what prophets only hinted at in veiled images, what no human power
could ever accomplish, however vast its empire, however deep its science: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the
power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.”
But there is more! Through Mary’s embrace of her mission, the Incarnation mystery (God becoming a human being)
engages us! Because we are baptized into Jesus, Mary’s Son, we too become Mary’s spiritual children. God seeks our
cooperation in the ongoing fulfillment of God’s saving plan. Amazing grace! To build the Kingdom, God relies not on King
David’s worldly power based in palace splendor, nor even Zechariah’s priestly worship in the temple’s liturgical beauty.
Instead, God chooses the “marginalized,” one not only “ordinary” but powerless, indeed seemingly insignificant—“a virgin
betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.” And God chooses us.
Fr. Gérard
J.S. Paluch
PRAYER OF THE WEEK
Faithful and loving God,
you keep your promises from of old.
Graciously hear these our prayers
and grant them according to your will,
through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
whose coming we await and whose day is near.
POPE FRANCIS’ INTENTIONS FOR DEC.
Christmas, hope for humanity:
That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and
hope to all people of good will.
Parents:
That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to
their children the precious gift of faith.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
How might God, who changed the world through David’s
life, bestowed revelation through Israel’s history, and
even took flesh in Mary’s body, be able to use me to do
what? For whom?
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Please pray for the following priests this week:
Dec 21 Rev. Francis Benedict, O.S.B., St. Andrew's
Abbey, Valyermo
Dec 22 Rev. Raphael Ddamba, St. Finbar, Burbank
Dec 23 Rev. Roland Astudillo, Our Lady of Lourdes,
Tujunga
Dec 24 Rev. Leo Dummer, O.M.I., O.M.I. Provincial
Residence, Arleta
Dec 25 Rev. Luke Dysinger, O.S.B., St. Andrew's Abbey,
Valyermo
Dec 26 Rev. Philip Edwards, O.S.B., St. Andrew's Abbey,
Valyermo
Dec 27 Rev. Maurice Harrigan, Holy Trinity, Los Angeles
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ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP
Save the Date!
On Wednesday, January 7, we will be
hosting two Estate Planning Workshops:
Morning (9:00 to 11:15 a.m.) –
Estate and Charitable Planning
Evening (7:00 to 9:15 p.m.) –
Estate, Charitable, Financial & Retirement Planning
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
A huge thanks goes out to Mr. David Ruiz of Green View
Nursery for donating over 450 drought resistant plants to
the parish! Mr. Ruiz’s generous donation saved the parish
nearly $3200. Also, thank you to all the volunteers who
helped with the planting on Halloween.
Also, thank you so much to everyone who donated food
for the Parish Thanksgiving Dinner. We especially want
to thank the volunteers who cooked, prepared and served
the dinner. Everything was so delicious!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!
BACK TO BETHLEHEM VOLUNTEERS
December 21, 2014
SEARCH FOR LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE
The search for longest married couples continues. In addition to honoring the longest married couple for the entire United States, recognition will also be given to a couple from each state and territories who has achieved that
distinction. In the case of the United States ~ appropriate
gifts will be presented to the couples at a ceremony to be
held at their location during Valentine's week. The state
winners will receive personal recognition and a special
certificate of achievement during that same timeframe
from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Movement. For
more information go to wwme.org
CHRISTMAS TV MASS
Christmas Mass on TV will bring the joyful celebration of
our Lord's Nativity into homes, healthcare settings, and
other places.
Please invite homebound loved ones to join in the Heart
of the Nation Catholic TV Mass on Christmas Day at 9:00
a.m. on KDOC channel 56.
The Christmas Scripture readings, traditional hymns, and
the inspiring surroundings of an 1800's chapel will give
TV Mass viewers the gift of rejoicing in the meaning and
blessings of Christmas.
MOTHER GERTRUDE BALCAZAR HOME
Mother Gertrude Balcazar home for Senior Citizens
Come and enjoy your Golden Years
with the Franciscan Sisters
Come Back to Bethlehem this Christmas
Many local churches are joining their efforts
this Christmas to present
Large Room Suites, Private Rooms and Semi-private
available. Grounds include Chapel, Multi-purpose Room,
Large Dining Room, Library, Lounge, Modern Kitchen,
Laundry Room, Upper Terrace Courtyards & Gift Shop.
11320 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
San Fernando, Ca
(818) 898-1546
Back to Bethlehem...
a live, interactive experience
of what Bethlehem was like
on the night of our Savior’s birth.
The show will take place on:
Dec. 21 & Dec. 22
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church,
20121 Devonshire St.
We invite all members of our parish to came and experience
this amazing event. Much help is needed with escorting
guests, parking, and security.
If you are interested in helping, the St John Eudes parish
contact for this event is Molly Gaines. 818.341.3680
ext 121 or [email protected]
Board & Care Facility Services Provided:
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3 meals & 3 snacks daily
Housekeeping, laundry
Transportation to nearby facilities
Visiting Doctors
Salon Services
Daily Religious Services
and many activities!!
“Have you remembered St. John Eudes
Church in your will or trust?”
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SJE SCHOOL CORNER
St. John Eudes School
A Rite of Christian Initiation
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 25, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
for Adults
Why do parents choose St. John Eudes School?
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RCIA
A flagship school of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Excellence in Elementary and Middle School Education
High Test Scores and Top High School Acceptances
Engaging and Interactive Core Curriculum
Technology Integrated Learning: Computer Lab, Smart
Boards, iPad Coordinated Curriculum (Grades K-2),
1:1 Computing (Grades 3-8), Online Grade Reporting,
Science Lab
After-School Enrichment Programs: Sports, Golf, Tennis,
Dance, Choir, Chess, Robotics, Fine Art, Foreign Language,
Leadership and more.
Active and Involved Parents, Families and Alumni
Highly qualified and dedicated Teachers and Staff
Applications for the 2015 - 2016 will be available from the school
office or the school website www.sjeschool.net.
St. John Eudes School is fully accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)
9925 Mason Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone (818) 341-1454 ● Fax (818) 341-3093
www. sjeschool.net
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NURSERY INFO
The nursery will be closed
on Dec. 21 & 28 and
reopen on the
4th of January.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Are you an adult who has never
celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation?
If you are interested in preparing for Confirmation in
Spring, 2015, please call Mary Ann Cummins Prager at
818-341-3680 x105 for more information.
I have called you; you are mine, Isaiah 43:1
Are you feeling called to deeper faith?
Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
Do you have questions about the Catholic faith?
Have you been baptized but not yet received
Confirmation and Holy Communion?
RCIA encourages a change of heart and transformation
of spirit while deepening our understanding of God.
The journey begins with Inquiry, which meets every
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Grill Hall Rm C . The journey
incorporates all aspects of parish life: prayer, worship,
Scripture study, community, and acts of charity.
The RCIA process is open to adults and youth (grade 6
and up) in separate tracks.
RCIA adults meet on Tuesday evenings throughout the
year from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Grill Hall.
RCIA youth continue to meet on Tuesdays evenings,
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. If you are interested, or know
someone who might like to join us, please call Molly in
the RCIA office: 818-341-3680 ext. 121.
LETTER FROM FATHER BILL
As you may know, I have been living in Leisure World,
Seal Beach, since my retirement in July of this year.
Since then I have been commuting to St. John Eudes on
the weekends to celebrate Mass and provide the
administration of other sacraments.
After much prayer and reflection, I have decided that as
of December 24, Christmas Eve, I will no longer be able
to come to St. John Eudes for that purpose. I am most
grateful for all of the support you have given me during
my time here. I am also very thankful for the appreciation
you showed me at my retirement party at the end of June. I
will always treasure the time I have been able to serve
you.
In the future I will be working on weekends at another
parish much closer to my home in Seal Beach. I ask you
to keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for you.
Gratefully,
Fr. Bill McLean
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Year 1 Confirmation
January 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grill Hall
January 13th
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Montal Hall
Youth Day 2015
The day is filled with lots of fun
and energy, great music, amazing
speakers and basically just a great
day with our Catholic friends.
This year the keynote speaker is
Fr. Greg Boyle. Fr. Greg Boyle is
founder and Executive Director of
Homeboy Industries, the largest
gang rehabilitation program in the
United States. The native Angeleno was ordained a Jesuit priest and transformed by his work in Bolivia, Mexico
and Folsom State Prison in California. It was in the Boyle
Heights community of Los Angeles that Fr. Boyle started
Homeboy Industries. He is author of the New York Times
best-selling book, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of
Boundless Compassion.”
January 17th, 2015
God our Father,
You create every one in Your image and likeness, to
share Your love as Your sons and daughters.
Help us to see Your face in the faces of the poor and the
vulnerable, the forgotten and the voiceless.
Bless us as we seek to build a culture of life, through our
OneLife LA celebration.
Keep us close to our Blessed Mother Mary, as we strive
to promote the dignity of all human life from conception
to natural death.
For more information about OneLifeLA, call Mary Ann
Prager @ 818-882-9323-Ext 2.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Thursday, March 12th
$50.00
Must register by Jan. 15th form on our website or
contact Jill at [email protected]
This event sells out every year so sign up now!
SANDWICH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
St. John Eudes Parish
Sandwich Sunday
Sunday,
December 21
The third Sunday of the month
We’ll prepare sandwich lunches after 12:45 p.m. Mass.
Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED
items of the following:
Last Initial:
A thru F:
G thru L:
M thru R:
S thru Z:
BOLOGNA, LOAF OF WHEAT BREAD
COOKIES (loosely packaged or individually wrapped)
FRUIT JUICES (small boxed)
FRESH FRUIT OR 1 LG PEANUT BUTTER & JAM
God Bless!! Any questions, call
Nellie Newman 818-968-0241
Children’s Ministry and St. John Eudes Parish would like
to Thank you for your support, in our annual Christmas tradition, “Giving Tree”, once again proved to be a voice of
hope for many families during the holiday season. Giving
Tree blessed over 400 families.
Giving Tree allowed families to experience Christ’s love
and the real meaning of Christmas in many ways. And
we’re so grateful to our parishioners who put the “giving”
in Giving Tree this year!
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LEADERSHIP
Rev. Gérard Lecomte,
CJM, Pastor
Rev. Carlos Valencia,
CJM, Associate Pastor
Marty Bowden,
Pastoral Staff Assistant
Deacon Son Hoang,
Liturgy Director
Jordi Combs,
Business Manager
Jill Moore,
Youth Ministry & Confirmation
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
[email protected]
Marco Svoboda
Children’s Ministry
[email protected]
Mary Ann Prager, Adult Formation
[email protected]
Celia Estrada, Spanish Ministry
Jose Schnaider, Spanish Ministry
[email protected]
Molly Gaines, Asst Director of R.C.I.A.
[email protected]
Barbara Danowitz,
School Principal
Dana Howell,
Music Director
[email protected]
Su-Ryeon Ji,
Organist
Sargon Younan,
Project Director
Carlos Perez-Carrillo
Pastoral Council Chairperson
[email protected]
Rick Crandall,
Finance Council Chairperson
[email protected]
Chad Rach,
School Board Chairperson
SUPPORT STAFF
Irene Ruiz, Parish Secretary
Gina Ibarra, Bookkeeper
Virginia Daniels, Receptionist
Celia Estrada
Michelle Bevilacqua, Bulletin
818.341.3680 ext. 120
[email protected]
Helio Martinez, Maintenance
Carrie Forrest,
Faith Formation Admin.
Saint John Eudes
PARISH MINISTRIES
& ORGANIZATIONS
ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
ENRICHMENT
Mary Ann Prager 818.341.3680 x 105
Carrie Forest - x 114
RCIA – Molly Gaines 818.341.3680 x121
Marriage Prep CoordinatorRicca Francis 818.585.7791
[email protected]
LITURGY COMMISSION
Liturgy Director Deacon Son Hoang 818.341.3680 x116
[email protected]
Spanish Liturgy Coordinator:
Yvonne Garcia 818.317.5109
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion Fred Perez [email protected]
818.749.5126,
Chris Hwang 818.486.0516
Lectors – Patti Dupree 818.674.0334
Altar Servers - (Training)
Phil Moore [email protected]
(Schedule) Shy Suttles 818.624.4749
[email protected]
Sacristans - Sargon Younan 818.687.2041
Ushers - Bob Smiley 818.701.5585
Music Ministry –
Dana Howell 818.341.3680 x112
Matthew Park - Contemporary Choir
Carlos Perez-Carrillo - Spanish Choir
Liturgical Environment –
Karen Fredrickson [email protected]
December 21, 2014
Cub Scouts - Bryan Suttles
818.438.8315
[email protected].
Tammy Robinson 818.400.6494
[email protected]
COMPASSION COMMISSION
Terry Hernandez 818.718.0752.
Sandwich Sunday –
Bereavement –
Dan & Agnes Young 818.368.5208
Bereavement Spanish Celia Estrada 818.341.3680 x 152
Bereavement Support John Chady 818.341.0761
Oasis - 818.340.5100
Respect Life - 818.341.3680
Pro-Life Rosary Group
Carri Tanis 818.886.1318
Blood Drive Mary Melton 818.346.0927
Saint Vincent de Paul Patti Dupree 818.993.1668
SVDP Home Pick-up 800.974.3571
Divorced & Widow/er Support Kathy Tickner 818.349.9335
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon - 818.760.7122
FILIPINO COORDINATING COUNCIL
Eva Lopez 818.300.9901
FACILITIES COMMITTEE Mel Spratley 818.667.8918
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Council Danny Moreno 818.521.2534
YOUTH MINISTRY
Jill Moore 818.882.9355
SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Senior Funsters - Diane Hill 818.998.3401
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 818.882.9323
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
Marco Svoboda
Vicky Caballero, Catechist Assistant
SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES
Fr. Carlos 818.341.3680 x 129
Spanish Religious Education
Sister Guadalupe
Celia Estrada - x152
Marco Svoboda x 115
Children’s Liturgy Marco Svoboda
Children’s Drama Irene Castaneda
[email protected]
Girl Scouts - Laura Mayoral 818.437.1249
[email protected]
Gabi Breard 818.832.0407
[email protected]
Forever Grateful Prayer Group Imelda Yap 818.620.5880
Junior Legion of Mary Josh & Julia Irwin 818.998.3505
Legion of Mary Teddy Haftl 818.449.3797
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Josie Gomes 818.341.8473
Tercian Lay Carmelite Community
Michael - 818.885.8726; [email protected]
Maria- 818.280.3944; [email protected]
SJE CALENDAR, Readings, Meetings, and Mass Intentions
SUNDAY
December 21 MONDAY
22 TUESDAY
Winter Begins
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18
9:00 AM FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES
1:30 PM LEGION OF MARY
3:30 PM SANDWICH SUNDAY
12:00 PM AL-ANON
6:30 PM CUB SCOUTS
6:30 PM CLUB ITALIA MEETING
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP FORMATION
7:00 PM PRAYER FOR LIFE ROSARY
5:30 pm Maryanne Yoder - Thanksgiving
Kyke McClure†, Robert Orozco†
Gerardo L. Tioseco†
7:30 am Rodolfo Echevarria, Sr†,
Lorraine Musack†, Frank Coppa†
9:00 am Pete & Carmella Stangone†,
Joe & Anne Moreaux†, Bob Wayne†
11:00 am People of the Parish
12:45 pm Nellie P. Barroga†, Cecelia Tiam†,
John Ryan Sirom†
2:15 pm Celestina Chacon†
Betty R. Mansilla
Robin Arredondo - Thanksgiving
5:30 pm Magdelena Cruz†, Ester Mendoza†,
Rogar Paul Russ†
6:30 am Ken Skow†, Frank Cordon†
Smitha Mathew - Thanksgiving
8:30 am Allan Iler†, Al Koziol†
Marguerite Johnson†
WEDNESDAY
Vigil of Christmas
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St. John of Kanty
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13;
Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21
9:00 AM MARIAN MOVEMENT VISITATION ROSARY
4:00 PM 1ST COMMUNION CLASSES
4:00 PM JR. LEGION OF MARY
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP FORMATION
7:00 PM RCIA CLASSES
6:30 am Fausto & Emma Martinez - SI
Abel & Monica Martinez - Wedding Anniv.
Alona Relucco - Thanksgiving
8:30 am Arturo & Armando Venturanza†,
Lee Atkinson†
Gonzalez Family†
Tony & Virginia Cruz - Wedding Anniv.
24 THURSDAY
25 FRIDAY
The NaƟvity of the Lord (Christmas)
Prv 30:5-9;
Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6
Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9
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St. Stephen
Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4;
Lk 9:18-22
7:00 PM AA
8:30 am Allan Iler†, Valerie Ruiz - Birthday
4:00 pm Luke Gaines†, Angela Abenne†,
Diego & Jesse Baza†
6:00 pm People of the Parish
8:00 pm Robert Pendleton†
11:00 pm People of the Parish
SATURDAY
7:30 am Gene Walinski†, Allan Iler†
Julio Moresca
9:00 am Duaine Crick†,
Ang Luy Fong & Romana Fong†
11:00 am People of the Parish
12:45 pm Por la Comunidad Hispana
6:30 am Santos Najera†
Malethi & Anthony Weeraswghe†
The Holy Souls in Purgatory
8:30 am Roxanna Mendoza†
Otto Verdekel†
Martha Bugul - Healing
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Feast of St. John
Eccl 11:9 -- 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17;
Lk 9:43b-45
5:30 PM CARMELITE MEETING
To view location of meetings or events, visit the website:
For school - www.sjeschool.net
To view location of meetings or events, visit the website:
For parish - www.sjeparish.net
For school - www.sjeschool.net
For parish - www.sjeparish.net
8:30 am Allan Iler†, Kerri Armenta
Jennifer, Audrey & Grace Hebert - SI
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SJE BLOOD DRIVE
December 21, 2014
THANK YOU!
The Pregnancy Counseling Center would like to thank Fr.
Gerard, St. John Eudes parishioners and volunteers for
their support and donations for the Baby Bottle Sunday.
St. John Eudes Blood Drive
Sunday, JANUARY 4, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MONTAL HALL
As of this date your donations total $4,152.00 which will
help us to continue helping the moms and dads who
come into our clinic. God Bless you and have a very
Blessed Christmas.
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT AND SAVE THREE LIVES!
L.A. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
Someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2-3 seconds.
The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and
revitalize us once more. Join us March 12, (Youth
Day), March 13- 15, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention
Center. If you have never before attended Congress,
you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome
to attend! The Congress, sponsored by the Office of
Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. We offer 310 workshops, covering topics of interest from spirituality and
personal development to biblical studies, theology and
catechesis - there is a topic of interest for you. In
addition to workshops, participants will enjoy morning
praise, evening liturgies and a variety of noon time and
evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these
Congress experiences.
Average adult has 10-12 pints of blood; please spare 1
to save 3 lives.
Most with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, or Anemia
can donate.
Only 8% of eligible donors in the U.S. donate.
By age 75, 80% of us will have received blood
transfusions.
Red Cross supplies blood to over 150 hospitals in
Southern California.
Donors with tattoos older than 12 months can donate.
Please call Mary Melton 818-346-0927 for an appt.
CHARITY BREAKFAST
Join the Knights of Columbus, 21433 Strathern St., for
their Charity Breakfast on Sunday, December 28th. All
parishioners, family and friends are welcome! Breakfast
is from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Your choice of eggs, hash
browns, ham or bacon, toast, waffles, mixed fruit, desert
and beverage. Donation is $8. No RSVP needed. This
is a great opportunity to meet your local Knights and to
learn of all of the charity work they do throughout the
year.
GIFT SHOP
St. John Eudes Gift Shop
(818) 341-3680 ext. 157
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.• Closed Monday
Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Christmas items are now on display
The Shop is located at the Mason parking lot Church entrance
Don't miss out! Register now for this spirit-filled and
enriching weekend! You may access the book on line
and register by visiting www.RECongress.org.
To obtain a Registration Guidebook contact your religious
education office at your parish or call the RECongress
information line at (213) 637-7348 to request your own
copy of a Registration Guidebook.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tips for choosing safe toys for kids
Millions of toys are out there, and hundreds of
new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are
supposed to be fun and are an important part
of any child's development. But each year, scores of kids
are treated in hospital emergency departments for toyrelated injuries. Here are some general guidelines to
keep in mind when toy-shopping: Toys made of fabric
should be labeled as flame resistant or flame retardant.
Stuffed toys should be washable. Painted toys should be
covered with lead-free paint. Art materials should say
nontoxic. Crayons and paints should say ASTM D-4236
on the package, which means that they've been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials. For
more information, please visit www.kidshealth.org.
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ORACION DE LA SEMANA
Dios fiel y misericordioso,
tú que cumples las promesas que
hiciste desde tiempos inmemorables.
Dígnate escuchar estas súplicas y
concédenos lo que pedimos, según
tu santa voluntad, por tu Hijo, nuestro
Señor Jesucristo, cuya venida
esperamos y cuyo día se acerca
Introducción a la Liturgia del Día
Después de haber tenido a Juan el Bautista al centro de
los dos domingos anteriores, hoy encontramos al otro
gran personaje del Adviento, La Santísima Virgen María.
En este ultimo domingo antes de la Navidad cuán apropiado es reflexionar una vez más sobre la respuesta de
María a la invitación de Dios por medio del ángel Gabriel.
Oremos para pedir la gracia de responder a las invitaciones que nos extienda Dios ahora que comenzamos estos
preparativos finales para la venida del Señor
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
¿Cómo Dios, que cambió al mundo por medio de David,
se reveló por medio de la historia de Israel y hasta se
encarnó en el cuerpo de María, podrá usarme a mí?
¿Para hacer qué y por quién?
MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS
Lectores: Yvonne y Jaime García (818) 317-5109
Ministros De La Comunión: Norma y Orlando Mazariegos
(818) 317-9206
Ujieres: Ana Zacarías (818) 489-2466
Monaguillos: Gaby Arroyo 818-481-7029;
Belen Rangel 818-993-3509; Gloria Villegas 818-620-0791
Coord. De Coros: Carlos Pérez (818) 233-4814
Catecismo: Madre Guadalupe (818) 885-6265
Grupo de Oración: Ramón Flores (805) 907-9909
Semilla Del Reino: Vilma Hernández (818) 231-3844
Encuentro Matrimonial: María Ávila (818) 970-2537
Coord. De Liturgia: Yvonne García (818) 317-5109
Coord. De Bautismos: Fr. Carlos, Celia Estrada.
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21 de diciembre, 2014
MISAS SOLEMNES
Misa De Noche Buena.
Miércoles 24 de diciembre – 6:00pm.
Misa De Navidad.
Jueves 25 de diciembre – 12:45pm.
Misa De Año Nuevo.
Jueves 1 de enero – 7:30pm.
CONGRESO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA
Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles 2015
El Congreso de Educación Religiosa esta próximo para
renovarnos y nutrirnos una vez más. Acompañamos el 12
de marzo (Jornada Juvenil), 13 al 15 de marzo del 2015.
Si nunca has asistido al Congreso, ten por seguro que
tendrás una experiencia maravillosa. Todos son
bienvenidos! Este Congreso anual es patrocinado por la
Oficina de Educación Religiosa de la Arquidiócesis de
Los Ángeles, y tiene una variedad de oportunidades para
enriquecimiento en la fe, oración y entretenimiento.
Ofrecemos 310 asambleas, que cubren temas de gran
interés; desde espiritualidad y desarrollo personal a
estudios bíblicos, teológicos y de catequesis; hay un
tema de interés para cada persona. Además de los
talleres, los participantes disfrutaran de la oración matutina,
liturgias vespertinas y una variedad de conciertos al
mediodía y por la noche. ¡Ven a renovarte a través de
estas experiencias del Congreso!
¡No se pierdan esta oportunidad de inscribirse para
asistir a este enriquecedor fin de semana!
¡Para inscribirte hoy! Visita la página: www.REcongress.org
Para adquirir un libro de inscripciones ponte en contacto
con la Oficina de Educación Religiosa de tu parroquia o
llama a la línea de información del Congreso al
(213) 637-7348 para solicitar una copia del libro de
inscripciones.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
December 24th - 8:30 am Mass
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES, Wednesday, December 24th
4:00 pm - Children’s Mass
4:00 pm - Mass in Grill Hall
6:00 pm - Spanish Mass
8:00 pm - Mass
10:15 pm - Lessons in Carols
11:00 pm - Vigil Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, Thursday, December 25th
Holy Day of Obligation
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am Mass
12:45 pm Mass (Spanish)
NEW YEAR’S EVE, Wednesday, December 31st
6:30 am & 8:30 am morning Masses
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, Thursday, January 1st
9:00 am English, & 7:30 pm Spanish
(not a holy day of obligation)
(no 6:30 am Mass on Dec. 24th and Jan 1st)