Saint Catherine Laboure Church
3846 Redondo Beach Boulevard • Torrance, CA 90504 •(310) 323-8900 FAX: (323) 321-0486
School: (310) 324-8732 Religious Education: (310) 515-6033
Visit us at www.stcatchurch.org.
Rev. Alfred J. Hernandez, Pastor
Rev. Tovia Lui, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Hoang Francis Dang, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jesuraj Sebastian, In residence
Rev. Lester Avestruz, Sunday Supply
Rev. Msgr. John O’Byrne, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Long Nguyen
Deacon Matt Magana, Permanent Deacon (Inactive)
Ellie Hernandez, Business Manager
Rob Hardin, Plant Manager
Monty Chew, Parish Office Manager
Jennifer Meyer Bagheri, School Principal
Jeannie Nestojko, Director of Faith Formation
MASS SCHEDULE:
Sundays: 7:45 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish Mass) and 5:30 pm.
Holy Days: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm (Spanish Mass).
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 am, 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
Saturdays and Eves of Holy Days: 8:00 am, 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm (Vietnamese Mass)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays: 4:00-5:15 pm; Eves of Holy Days: 4:00-5:15 pm.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
AFTER CHRISTMAS
MONDAY—DECEMBER 29—8AM ONLY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30—8AM ONLY
WEDNESDAY—DECEMBER 31—8AM ONLY
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Solemnity of Mary—New Year’s Day
9:00 a.m. Mass Only
NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2015—8AM ONLY
Regular Weekday Mass Schedule resumes,
Monday, January 5, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
December 28th—Open 8 am to 12:30 pm
December 29th thru January 2nd—CLOSED
January 3rd—Open 9 am to 2 pm
January 4th—Open 8 am to 12:30 pm
Parish Office re-opens on
Monday, January 5, 2015
The 2015 donation envelopes are
available for pickup to all registered
parishioners. Envelopes can be
picked up at the Parish Office
during regular business hours.
If you are not a registered, we welcome you to
stop by and fill out a registration form.
All families are encouraged to be registered in
the Parish. Thank you.
Living God’s Word
Spend a few quiet moments in prayer, thanking God for calling us to be part of God’s holy family,
for giving us at baptism and at confirmation the gift of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit has been poured
into our hearts and dwells within us, binding us together.
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 28, 2014
My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples.—Luke 2:30-31
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Those who
honor their parents will be
greatly blessed and will
atone for sins
(Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or
Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3.
Psalm — Blessed are those
who fear the Lord and walk in
his ways (Psalm 128) or
Psalm 105.
Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in
the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21
[12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19.
Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled
with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]).
Please welcome into the Christian
Community of St. Catherine Laboure Church
these newly baptized:
Thuy-Vy Jenifer Dao
Gai Thi Nguyen
Haiden Henry Nguyen
Ellie Marie Saldana
Join us here at St. Catherine Laboure
for the Divine Mercy Novena and
Chaplet, weekdays after the 5:30 pm
Mass, with Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
every Thursday.
PARISH INFORMATION
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION:
Saturdays after 8:00am Mass.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
First Friday: 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
BAPTISMS: Sundays by appointment. Parents and
Godparents must attend a pre-baptism class prior to
the baptism. Prior registration is required. Please
contact the Parish Office for requirement information.
English Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of each month at 2:00pm. Class in English is
held in Rm. 15, from 7:00-8:30pm on the 2nd Thursday
of each month.
Spanish Baptisms are held on the 3rd Sunday of
each month at 1:30pm. Class in Spanish is held in the
Room 15 at 1:30pm on the 1st Sunday of each month.
WEDDINGS: Please make arrangements at least 6
months in advance.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Enrollment in Religious Education
classes 1-year prior to the event are required. Contact
the Parish Office for further requirement information.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6;
Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13;
Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
Friday:
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday:
1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6;
Jn 1:29-34
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Mark 12:43-44 Calling His disciples to Him, He said to
them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in
out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all
she owned, all she had to live on.”
The St. Vincent de Paul Society — St. Catherine Laboure
Conference wants to sincerely express our gratitude,
and appreciation, to all of our brothers and sisters at
St. Catherine Laboure Church that donated to our cause.
We were truly overwhelmed by your generosity, and
support, and it has reaffirmed our belief and commitment
to those in need within our community. Your donations
have allowed us to provide 271 daily lunches, 11 family
packs, and 33 Thanksgiving dinners for the month of
November. We are delighted to report that your donations
enabled us to provide 40 families with Christmas dinners,
and toys for the kids, for the special occasion. Our group
is always looking for new members to join us in our
mission to help those in need, so that we as a community
can share God's love. If you are interested and would
like more information about joining us please inquire
within the parish office. If you are interested in making a
donation there are yellow envelopes that can be found
around all of the exit doors of the church and can be
dropped in the donation basket at mass, or in the front
office. Thank you again for all the support and May
God bless you and your families with love, peace, and
happiness throughout this glorious season and always.
Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him and do so
without a grudging heart; then because of this
the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in
everything you put your hand to.
Email submissions for the bulletin to:
[email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT. . . a welcoming, and worshipping community of Roman Catholic disciples of the Lord Jesus who express His
presence in us by active involvement with one another, and our outreach to the larger human family to build the KINGDOM of GOD.
MASS INTENTIONS
Please pray for all of our parishioners &
family members who are sick, especially:
Monday, December 29th
8:00 a.m. — Nora Gomez †
Rosemarie Epperly, Catherine Tan, Serafin Guzman, Fran Ondell,
Laura Hendershott, Carmela Lopicolo, Larry Paul Camou, Sr.,
Joe Marquez, Corrina Camou-Zuniga, Sharon Almarez, Marie Louviere,
Manuel Valencia, Gene Tongson, Terry Ireland, Ruben Camacho
Tuesday, December 30th
8:00 a.m. — Torres Family
Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE
8:00 a.m. — Matthew Achilefu
REST IN PEACE
Jerry Sullivan, Jesse Gallardo, Mick McCall,
Rizalito Diones, Mary Ann Wilson
Thursday, January 1, 2015
NEW YEAR’S DAY
9:00 a.m. — All Souls †
Friday, January 2nd
8:00 a.m. — Theresa Lee Hoy
Saturday, January 3rd
8:00 a.m. — John Pierre Le Trung †
5:30 p.m. — Thanksgiving
TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS A la reunión del Grupo de Oración
“RIOS DE AGUA VIVA”
Todos los Jueves de 7:00 a 9:00pm en el Salón Anexo
ALABANZAS–ORACIONES-CANTOS
LECTURA DE LAS ESCRITURAS—ENSEÑANZAS—TESTIMONIOS
Para más información por favor llame a Mariela Amaya
(310) 329-0993 después de las 6:00pm).
Sunday, January 4th
7:45 a.m. — Pro Populo
(†=Deceased)
Mount St. Mary’s College Music Scholarship
Auditions
January 24, February 21, March 14, 1015
9 AM—4 PM Chalon Campus
For audition requirements and application form,
please visit www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduatebachelor-programs/music/music-scholarshipauditions.asp.
Gifts of Treasure for the weekend of December 14th:
Sunday Offertory: $11,820.13
Building Fund: $3,293.00
Flower Donations: $445.00
2nd Collection-Retirement Fund for Religious:
$4,552.37
Due to early publication deadlines, the Gifts of
Treasure for the weekends of Dec. 21st, Dec. 28th and
Jan. 4th will appear in the bulletin for January 11th.
Infant Jesus of Prague—Santo Nino Celebration
Friday, January 30, 2015—Mass starts at 7:00 PM
Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Bishop Oscar A. Solis,
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
Maria Regina Church
2150 SW. 135th Street, Gardena
We are privileged to have an exact replica of
the Infant Jesus of Prague (Santo Nino)
clothed in a relic of the Holy Robe that adorns
the original statue in the shrine at Prague.
Please join us in this celebration.
For more information, please call:
Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637, Vicky & Romy (310) 483-7810, or
Marites Nguyen (310) 714-6537.
Divine Mercy & Central & Eastern Europe
Pilgrimage—Sept. 14-28, 2015
Fr. Lester, Chaplain at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
and Fr. Roberto Jaranilla, Pastor, St. Joseph in
Pomona, invite you to join them on a pilgrimage to
Central and Eastern Europe in the Footsteps of the
Divine Mercy with St. Faustina and St. Pope John Paul
II, September 14-28, 2015. For more information and
a detailed brochure, please contact Fr. Lester at
(562) 533-6084, or their pilgrimage coordinator,
Delia L. Tio, at (310) 625-5859. Seats are limited.
Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2015
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.
Don’t miss out! Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may access the book online
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 you own
copy of a Registration Guidebook.
Parish Life
Monday, December 29th
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
8:00 AM MASS ONLY
Tuesday, December 30th
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
8:00 AM MASS ONLY
Wednesday, December 31st—NEW YEAR’S EVE
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
8:00 AM MASS ONLY
Parish Directory
Altar Care
Bea Roza
(310) 614-9492
Altar Servers
(English)
(Spanish)
Joseph Nguyen
Martha Tapia
(310) 743-2495
(310) 429-5722
Baptisms
Parish Office
(310) 323-8900
Bereavement
Linda Governale
(310) 480-3560
Bible Study
Jeannie Nestojko
(310) 515-6033
Boy Scouts
David Curnutte
(310) 644-4374
Children’s Spanish Choir
Gloria Garcia
(310) 227-3215
Cub Scouts
Josie Zepeda
(310) 644-8556
Confirmation
Catherine Sanchez
(310) 515-6033
Couples for Christ
Romy & Beth Pascual (310) 769-0017
Divine Mercy
Carmen Tongson
(310) 515-6033
(310) 323-8900
Eucharistic Ministries—Homebound
Donald Chaney
(310) 324-4638
Eucharistic Ministries—Liturgies
(English)
Bea Roza
(Spanish)
Martha Tapia
(310) 614-9492
(310) 429-5722
Faith Formation
Jeannie Nestojko
(310) 515-6033
Fiesta Committee
Rick Duarte
(310) 941-6304
Filipino Ministry
Thursday, January 1, 2015—NEW YEAR’S DAY
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
9:00 AM MASS ONLY
NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
FIRST THURSDAY
Church:
6:30-7:30pm First Thursday Mass (VN)
Friday, January 2nd—First Friday
8:00 AM MASS ONLY
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Church:
6:30-7:30pm First Friday Mass (VN)
Saturday, January 3rd—First Saturday
Annex:
2-5pm Knights of Columbus Meeting
5-6:30pm Legion of Mary Meeting (VN)
6:30-10pm Catholic Mothers Meeting (VN)
Church:
6-7am First Saturday Mass (VN)
8-9am Mass (ENG)
4-5:15pm Confessions
5:30-6:30pm Mass (ENG)
7-8pm Mass (VN)
Ministry Room:
8-10pm Cursillo Group (VN)
Sunday, January 4th—The Epiphany of the Lord
Annex:
2-4:30pm Filipino Ministry Meeting
Hall:
4-5:30pm Boy Scouts Troop #785
Ministry Center:
10am-12:30pm RICA (SP)
1-3pm Ministry Meeting
Room 10:
11am-12pm Coro La Ilusion Choir Practice
Room 15:
10am-Noon RCIA (VN)
1:30-2:30pm Baptism Class (SP)
(310) 538-0923
Elementary Religious Education
Angela Morvice
Environment
Parish Office
Pete & Caren Ongjoco
Girl Scouts
Rosie Bicciche
(310) 920-9050
(310) 515-6409
Grupo Guadalupano
Martha Tapia
(310) 429-5722
Holy Name
Mike Allison
(310) 817-4108
Kent Hori
(424) 221-3022
Knights of Columbus
Lectors/Commentators
(English)
Valarie Cissell
(Spanish)
Cuca Peralta
Liturgical Committee
(310) 973-6955
(310) 560-2171
Bea Roza
(310) 614-9492
Organist
Isolde Amadeah
(310) 263-0134
Prayer Cenacle
Mary Smythe
(310) 515-0294
Prayer Community
(Spanish)
Mariela Amaya
(310) 329-0993
Quinceaneras
Parish Office
(310) 323-8900
R.C.I.A.—Adult Baptisms & Sacraments
Ministry Center
Safeguard the Children
Jeannie Nestojko
Victims Assistance Ministry
Samoan Choir & Ministry
South Bay Young Adults
Maria Usu
(310) 515-6033
(310) 515-6033
1-800-355-2545
(310) 214-2840
Samantha Sobarzo (310) 634-9307
St. Vincent de Paul
Eddie Lavado
(310) 323-8900
Vietnamese Ministry
Nghia Tran
(310) 926-6626
Ushers
Gil Sanchez
(310) 901-3712
Weddings
Martha Villasenor
(310) 308-9972
Language Key: (ENG)=English (SP)=Spanish (VN)=Vietnamese)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The SCL school community invites you to a
Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the PTO.
Join us on January 11, 2015
from 8:30—11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
More information to come!
Come and see why St. Catherine Laboure School
was voted “Best Private School in the South Bay!”
Join us for an Open House on Sunday, January 25
from 2:00—400 p.m. Our school has a strong family
community with a rigorous academic program that
includes Spanish, physical education, art, and
technology assisted learning. Meet our highly
qualified faculty, visit classrooms, and participate
in fund activities! For more information about
our school, visit www.scat.org.
G ALLERIA REWARDS
Remember: The last day to log receipts is
December 31.
Earn 2x points: December 22-31
The Auxiliary of the Little Sisters
of the Poor invite you
to our General Meeting,
Wed., January 14, 2015.
Mass will be at 11:00 am
followed by a lunch meeting at 12:00 pm.
Officers for the coming year will be installed.
Reservations are $20. Mail checks payable to the
LSP Auxiliary, Jeanne Jugan Residence,
2100 S. Western Ave. San Pedro, CA 90732.
Prospective new members are welcome at no
charge. Call 310-548-0625 with questions.
Catholic Sunday TV Mass for homebound
Los Angeles, CA at 9:00 a.m.
on KDOC: Ch. 56
For cable/satellite channel,
check TV listings for “KDOC”.
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP “RIOS DE AGUA VIVA”
“SAN MARTIN DE PORRES” FOOD BANK
We supply basic groceries to families
with financial problems. If you need help
or would like to help us with a donation,
please call Mariela at (310) 329-0993.
Ayuda con alimentos de primera
necesidad para familias con problemas
económicos. Si necesita nuestra ayuda
o si desea ayudarnos con una donación
llame a Mariela: Teléfono (310) 329-0993.
¿SABÍA USTED?
Consejos de Seguridad al ir de
Compras a Centros Comerciales
Es fácil que los niños se distraigan con todos los sonidos, las vistas y olores durante la temporada navideña. Es especialmente importante vigilar a sus hijos cuando los lleven a los centros comerciales durante la Navidad. Si los niños se separan de usted, enséñeles a buscar una "persona segura" que les pueda ayudar. Por
ejemplo, una mamá con niños o la persona detrás de la
caja registradora puede ayudar a un niño que esté perdido. Evite decirle a los niños que vayan con el "gerente".
Para un niño, cualquier adulto con un traje, que parece
importante, puede verse como el gerente. Los niños deben ser advertidos de no salir del centro comercial o tienda hacia el estacionamiento en busca de usted. Hágales
saber a sus hijos que usted nunca saldría afuera del centro comercial o los dejaría hasta que estén reunidos. No
importa lo que otras personas les digan.
Did you know?
Shopping mall safety tips
It’s easy for kids to get sidetracked with all the sights,
sounds, and smells surrounding us at holiday time. It is
especially important to monitor your children when taking
them through the mall during the Christmas season. If
children become separated from you, teach them to look
for a “safe stranger” who can help them. For example, a
mom with kids or the cash register person can help a
child who is lost. Avoid telling children to go to the
“manager.” Any adult in a suit, who looks important, can
look like the manager to a child. Children must be told
never to leave the mall or store to go looking for you in
the parking lot. Let them know that you would never go
outside or leave until you are reunited -- no matter what
anyone else tells them.
HOLD THE DATE: SUNDAY— APRIL 19, 2015
Liturgical Ministers Retreat
1:00-5:00 pm in the Annex“The Breaking of the Bread”
Epiphany Concert
Sunday, January 4, 2015
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Featuring:
Crystal Sepulveda
Celebrate the Epiphany with music, prayer, friends
and family. The concert features Crystal Sepulveda,
soprano, and friends celebrating Christmas in song.
After we enjoy beautiful and prayerful music, we will
do a traditional Central European blessing of the
Retreat Center. We will provide chalk and holy water
for you to keep to bless your own home as well.
Refreshments will be served. Cost $20 per person.
To register contact Irma at (310) 377-4867, x234
or by email [email protected] or
register online at www.maryjoseph.org.
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