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Sunday, March 15, 2015
4th Sunday of Lent
Congratulations to
the Elect of St. John
Eudes Parish, 2015.
Please pray for them
during this season
of Lent as they
experience the final
stages of preparation
for the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation
and Holy Eucharist at
the Easter Vigil.
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
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 Lent
Saint John Eudes
March 15, 2015
Father Gérard’s Corner
Though this Sunday is nicknamed Laetare (“Rejoice”) the first reading doesn’t begin very joyfully: “All
the princes of Judah, the priests, and the people added infidelity to infidelity, practicing all the abominations
of the nations and polluting the Lord’s temple. . . They mocked the messengers of God, despised his
warnings, and scoffed at his prophets, until the anger of the Lord against his people was so inflamed
that there was no remedy” (2 Chronicles 36:14, 16). Destruction of city and temple follow, mass
executions, exile. But then, when least expected, through the least likely person (a pagan king)
God renews the covenant.
That ancient example of unmerited mercy prompts Paul to rejoice that “God, who is rich in mercy, even when we were
dead in our transgressions, brought us to life in Christ.” But Paul cautions: “this is not from you; it is the gift of God . . . so
no one may boast.” Nor may we judge! A difficult lesson for our judgmental hearts. Yet Paul repeats twice, “by grace you
have been saved.” Thus, “we are [God’s] handiwork”—every one of us!
Rejoice indeed! “God so loved the world he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in [Jesus] . . . might have
eternal life.” This Good News gets even better: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.” Imagine the rejoicing in our little corner of the world, if we, loved and
forgiven sinners, went forth from this assembly as ambassadors of God’s universal and unconditional love in Christ.
Fr. Gérard
J.S. Paluch
PRAYER OF THE WEEK
O God of all grace,
we are your handiwork.
Strengthen us for the good works
that you have prepared for us,
and grant all these our prayers
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
To whom is God sending me this week as an
“ambassador of unconditional love”? That is, who
is the least likely person for me to reach out to?
CHRISM MASS
We are once again providing a bus to the Cathedral
for the Chrism Mass on March 30th. If you have never
attended this Mass, this would be a great opportunity for
you to do so without the hassle of driving through traffic
and looking for parking once you’re there. The bus will
leave the Mason Parking Lot at 4pm and return between
9:30pm and 10pm. Please plan on bringing something to
eat on the bus, as the lines will be long at the deli at the
cathedral.
Space is very limited so if you are interested in joining
us, please call the parish office as soon as possible to
sign-up. As in previous years, we are asking for a $10
donation per person to cover some of the expense. All
monies will be taken at the time of boarding; please have
exact amount.
POPE FRANCIS’ INTENTIONS FOR MARCH
Universal: That those involved in scientific research may
serve the well-being of the whole human person.
Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women
to the life of the Church may be recognized always.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Please pray for the following priests this week:
Mar 15 Rev. Theodore Ley, S.M., Marianist Community,
West Hills,
Mar 16 Rev. Mario Lopez, O.Carm., Crespi Carmelite
Community, Encino
Mar 17 Rev. Marlon Matteo, O. Carm., Crespi Carmelite
Community, Encino
Mar 18 Rev. Francis Mendoza, St. Finbar Catholic
Church, Burbank
Mar 19 Rev. John D. Murray, St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church
Mar 20 Rev. Anselm Nwakuna, St. Euphrasia Catholic
Church, Granada Hills
Mar 21 Rev. Peter Rogers, O.P., St. Dominic Catholic
Church, Los Angeles
COMMUNION TO THE SICK OR DISABLED
If you, a family member, or friend are unable to attend
Mass to receive Holy Communion due to illness or
disability, we would like to arrange to bring the Eucharist
to you. To request a visit, please call the rectory at
818-341-3680.
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SOUP & STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Soup &
As has been our tradition for many years, we will gather
each Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. during Lent in Grill Hall
to share a meal of soup together as a community and
then participate in the Stations of the Cross in the
Church.
Be sure to mark your calendar and save each Friday
evening through March 27 to make this Lent a time of
prayer and reflection as we prepare the way of the Lord.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY!!
SJE Filipino Ministry is sponsoring
a fundraising "Pancake Breakfast"
on March 15 at Grill Hall after the
7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM masses.
MEN’S RETREAT
All men of the parish and friends are invited to the Men’s
Council retreat Tuesday, March 24 to be conducted by
the Sisters Devoted to the Sacred Heart at their Novitiate
on Devonshire and Winnetka. The retreat will begin at
5:30 p.m. with a dinner provided by the Men’s Council
and end around 9:00 p.m.
To sign up call Mel Spratley at 818/882-8018
FR. LUC CREPY
The holy has just commissioned Fr.
Luc Crepy, vicar general of the
Eudists as bishop of the diocese of
Puy en Velay in France. Let us rejoice
and ask the Lord to send us men to
our order. Some of us know him
here at SJE and he was hosted by
one of parish family when he visited
as a member of the General council
of the CJM. Pray for him, his diocese and for the CJM.
March 15, 2015
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES
St. Bridget of Sweden
Tuesday, March 17
7:45 pm
St. Bernardine of Siena
Wednesday, March 18
7:30 pm
St. Catherine of Siena
Thursday, March 19
7:15 pm
St. Euphrasia @ St. John the
Baptist De La Salle
Monday, March 23
7:00 pm
St. John the Baptist De La Salle
Monday, March 23
7:00 pm
St. Cyril of Jerusalem @
St. Francis De Sales
Tuesday, March 24
7:00 pm
St. Francis De Sales
Tuesday, March 24
7:00 pm
St. Mel
Tuesday, March 24
7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Wednesday, March 25
7:30 pm
Our Lady of the Valley
Thursday, March 26
7:30 pm
Our Lady of Grace
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 pm
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES MARCH 15TH
In response to the gospel call to love others as we love
God, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection funds
Catholic agencies that work for the respect and benefit of
our brothers and sisters around the world. The CRS Collection will be taken up in the parishes of our diocese this
weekend, March 14-15. Funds collected support Catholic
Church organizations that carry out international relief
and solidarity efforts including relief and resettlement for
victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor;
legal and support services for poor immigrants; peace
and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence;
and advocacy on behalf of the powerless.
WEDNESDAY 4/1, 10:00AM MASS
Bilingual Mass & Anointing of the Sick
Wednesday, April 1st
10:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend
BAPTISMS
Spanish: 1st Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
English: 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
By appointment: Please call or visit the Parish Office
Baptism Seminar Classes are held the
3rd Sunday of every month
In Room A/B of Grill Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(No need to pre-register)
Any Questions? Email: [email protected]
For those baptizing at another parish and taking the
class here, the fee is $25 per person.
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RCIA
SEDER
Please join us for our
Annual Seder Meal
April 1st at 6:00 p.m.
in Grill Hall
In the Christian tradition,
the Passover Seder is
believed to be when Jesus
instituted the Eucharist.
A Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults
I have called you; you are mine, Isaiah 43:1
This Christian observance of this ritual meal celebrates
not only our tradition of Christ's last supper but our own
Jewish heritage which provided the context for Jesus'
institution at the last supper.
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?
If you are planning to attend, please call the Parish
Office, 818-341-3680, to make a reservation.
RCIA encourages a change of heart and transformation
of spirit while deepening our understanding of God.
SJE SUMMER CARNIVAL
Join in All the Fun at our
Summer Carnival,
happening this May
over the
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 - 24.
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.
The Carnival has something for everyone in your family:
● Free Admission! ● Food! ● Free Music
& Entertainment! ● Beer & Margarita Garden! ● Silent
Auction! ● $$,$$$ Grand Prize Drawing! ● Free Parking!
● Tons of Fun! ● Our Multi-Cultural Mass precedes
the start of Sunday's Carnival.
Make plans NOW to spend time with us!
Volunteer sign-ups, and Ride and Raffle ticket sales will
start the Sunday after Easter (April 12) in the Plaza after
Mass. For more info.,
please visit our website: www.sjecarnival.org,
or contact Mike Hartfield 818-433-5359.
SJE CARNIVAL SILENT AUCTION
We're "on the lookout" for vacation
homes, season tickets, home-made
items made with love, artwork, gift
cards and certificates, special services,
cars, boats, motor homes, pool tables
or some cold hard cash? :-)
As a Parish Community you can make the Carnival a
bigger success with your needed donation to our silent
auction. For more information or to donate, please call
Patti Dupree: 818/674-0334.
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: 818-3413680 ext. 121.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Upcoming Events:
March 23rd: Eucharist Parent meeting for
all 2nd year parents at 7:00 p.m.
Please sign in early in the church. At least
one parent must attend. (No kids,
please.)
March 27th: Soup & Living Stations
(Flyers will be given out.)
Vacation Bible School will be
June 22nd - 26th.
Volunteers are needed to start
organizing this great event.
Please contact:
Carrie Forest 818-882-9323.
Volunteers Needed!!
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YOUTH MINISTRY
March 15, 2015
THAT MAN IS YOU RETREAT
St. John Eudes
TMIY Men’s Fellowship program presents
Knowing God:
A Challenge Weekend for Catholic Men
Year 1 Retreat
April 18-19
Montal Hall
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Year 1
April 22, 2015
7 – 8:30 p.m. Grill Hall
Poverello of Assisi Retreat House
1519 Woodworth St., San Fernando, Ca 91340
Saturday, April 25
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$90 $45 OR NO CHARGE, You Tell Us!!!!!
Contact: Fred Perez:
818-749-5126,
[email protected]
March 24, 2015
6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Paula Montal Hall
Jose Schnaider:
818-469-9040,
[email protected]
SATE THE DATE - WOMEN’S TEA
CSUN CATHOLIC NEWMAN CLUB
Are you a Catholic student
attending CSUN?
The Catholic Newman Club of
California State University,
Northridge is composed of
college students from the San
Fernando Valley. This group of
Catholic college students gather every other week to
share their faith, learn and deepen their love for God and
others.
Visit us on Facebook: CSUN Catholic Newman Club
Instagram: @csuncatholicnewman
Email: [email protected]
LIVING STATIONS - MARCH 27TH
Come join us and witness the
journey of Jesus Christ on the
road to Calvary with a moving
interactive presentations of the…..
LIVING STATIONS
Friday,
March 27, 7:30 p.m.
SJE Church Plaza
Save the Date!
St. John Eudes Church
Women’s Ministry’s
invites all ladies to their
Annual Spring Tea
Saturday, June 06, 2015
in Grill Hall at 8:30 a.m.
Treat yourself to an inspiring morning of fun and
fellowship! If you would like to host a table, please
contact Patti Duprée at [email protected] or
call/text her at (818) 674-0334.
To make a donation to our exciting raffle, please contact
Joni Ferrero at 818-632-2101 or email her at
[email protected]
SCHOOL CORNER
St. John Eudes School
is now accepting applications
for Kindergarten – 8th Grade
for the school year 2015 – 2016.
Applications are available on the school website
www.sjeschool.net or the school office. To make an
appointment for a school tour, call 818-341-1454.
Applicants may apply for financial aid after the application
process and acceptance have been completed.
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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 Chairman
[email protected]
Ernie Star,
Finance Council Chairman
[email protected]
Chad Rach,
School Board Council 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]
March 15, 2015
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
March 15 MONDAY
16 TUESDAY
17
St. Patrick
2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10;
Jn 3:14-21: Alternate readings (Year A):
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14;
Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
8:00 AM BLOOD DRIVE
9:00 AM FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES
1:30 PM LEGION OF MARY
1:00 PM SANDWICH SUNDAY
5:30 pm Helen Yuangbhanit†,
Margarita Sacramento†
Jose Licop - SI
7:30 am Roberto Corpus†, Cheryl Sosa†
Kimberly Munoz - Thanksgiving
9:00 am Nicola & Antonio Canzona†
Joe Marshall†, Shannon Finley†
11:00 am People of the Parish
12:45 pm Eugene Rodriguez†
Felisa & Guan Ching†
Simona Najera - Birthday
2:15 pm Por Vocaciones Sacerdotales
Por la Paz en el Mundo
5:30 pm Tito Gonzalez†
WEDNESDAY
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16
9:00 AM MIRACULOUS MEDAL PERPETUAL NOVENA
12:00 PM AL-ANON
6:30 PM CUB SCOUTS
6:30 PM SPANISH BAPTISM SEMINAR
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP FORMATION
9:00 AM MARIAN MOVEMENT VISITATION ROSARY
4:00 PM 1ST COMMUNION CLASSES
4:00 PM JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY
7:00 PM RCIA
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP FORMATION
6:30 am Angel Najera† , Peter Zablocki†
Hermenegilda Dallarte†
8:30 am The Bradley Family - SI
Robert Iler†
6:30 am Helen Ruddy†
Joseph Tran Thien Trung†
Gabriel Sumampong†
8:30 am Alan Iler†, Cora Maione†
Donald & Jackie Gubrud - Healing
18 THURSDAY
19 FRIDAY
St. Joseph
Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
9:30 PM BIBLE STUDY
4:00 PM 1ST COMMUNION CLASSES
6:30 PM NOVENA OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY
7:00 PM YEAR 2 CONFIRMATION
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP
7:15 PM FOREVER GRATEFUL
6:30 am Micaela Quiroz De Vergara†
8:30 am Anastacia Mateo†
SATURDAY
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or
Lk 2:41-51a
5:30 PM AL-ANON
7:00 PM ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
7:00 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP
7:30 PM SPANISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
6:30 am Steve Lopez†
8:30 am St. Joseph
20
Spring begins
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
6:00 PM SOUP AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7:00 PM AA
7:00 PM HISPANIC MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
6:30 am Cecelia Cowan†
8:30 am Pedro Torres†
Ravi Allam & Family - SI
Sujana Allam - Healing
21
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
6:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
7:00 PM
THAT MAN IS YOU
HISPANIC LITURGY
LEGION OF MARY
FILIPINO MINISTRY
8:30 am Sheeba Joseph - Birthday
To view location of meetings or events, visit the website:
For school - www.sjeschool.net
For parish - www.sjeparish.net
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FOREVER GRATEFUL PRAYER MEETING
VESTMENTS/ALBS DONATION
Invites you to our prayer meeting:
18 March 2015 (Wednesday)
7:30PM-9:00PM
SJE Church (behind the altar)
Speaker: Winnie Campos-Aclan
St. John Eudes would like to purchase much needed
vestments for the Clergy and albs for our Altar Servers.
Your donations can help make this possible. If you would
like to make a donation towards this purchase, please
place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish
office and specify "Vestments/Albs Donation."
Topic:
“May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For
your love is better than wine.” (Song of Songs 1:1)
(Let’s grow deeper in our relationship with the Lord
through the power of the Holy Spirit.)
For further information, please call:
Carmen (818) 357-6848, Imelda (818) 882-8962
You may also contact Deacon Son Hoang at 818-3413680 x116, Or Altar Server
Coordinators Bryan and Shy Suttles at
818-624-4749. Thank you!
DID YOU KNOW?
This consecration, the declaration of fealty to Mary, the
Queen of the Legion, is called the Acies. This is the great
central annual function of the Legion, and therefore, all
active and auxiliary members are encouraged to attend
this event. Please wear something white if you have it: a
shirt for men or a dress for women. If you are interested
in becoming a Legionary, please join us as well. Please
bring a flower stem for an offering. For questions, please
call Teddy Haftl at 818-449-3797.
Child abduction: taking action. . .
A recent study of the National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children® revealed
that 83% of children who escaped their
would-be abductors kicked, yelled, and
pulled away to escape. Teach your child
these and other abduction prevention skills, such as:
Asking for permission before changing plans; asking for
permission before approaching or getting into vehicles
with anyone; recognizing the tricks would-be abductors
use, such as offering rides or asking for help; telling a
trusted adult whenever anything or anyone makes them
uncomfortable. When it comes to keeping your child safe,
YOU are your child’s best resource. The more you know
about abduction prevention, the better protected your
child will be. Use your knowledge to make conversations
about personal safety a regular part of your family’s routine.
For more information, visit: http://www.kidsmartz.org
MAGNIFICAT - Fr. DONALD CALLOWAY
CLUB ITALIA DINNER DANCE
Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC “The Surfer Priest”
His Radical Conversion as A Witness to Mercy and
Mary’s Intercession
He was a high school dropout, kicked out of a
foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown into jail
multiple times by the age of 19 when he experienced a
radical conversion and a call to the priesthood. Now,
Father Donald Calloway speaks as a 21st century priest in
a style that resonates with people of all ages, especially
teens and young adults about Divine Mercy, Our Blessed
Mother, and the reality of God today. Come hear his powerful
testimony in his first ever L.A. Magnificat visit.
Come join us! Bring your friends!
Right here at SJE Grill Hall for a fun filled evening with
Dinner and Dancing!
Saturday March 28, 2015, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
THE ACIES OF THE LEGION OF MARY
Each year there shall be a consecration of Legionaries to
the Blessed Mother, and this year it will take place on
Sunday, March 22, 2015, at St. John Baptist De La Salle
Church located at 16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada
Hills, CA 91344, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MAGNIFICAT - A Ministry to Catholic Women Prayer Meal
Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m.
Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Dr.,
Granada Hills, CA
Mail “Magnificat” check for $26.00 to: Magnificat, P.O.
Box 4057, West Hills, CA 91308. After March 18: $30.00.
Questions? Luella Wagner 818-288-4404 or Teri
Thompson 805-527-3745. On-line reservations:
w.magnificatsfv.org
Music by “Sicilian Band”
For more information and to make a reservation,
Call Sigrid Ravizza @ 661-297-0507 or 818-426-1489
Please be sure to leave your name & phone number.
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.
Bibles, Books, Candles, Rosaries, Statues, Jewelry, Crucifixes, Novenas, Holy cards, Greeting cards, Medals and
items for all events: Wedding, Baptism, First Communion,
Confirmation, Quinceañera.
We also carry Vatican Library jewelry.
The shop is located at the Mason parking lot Church entrance.
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ORACION DE LA SEMANA
Oh Dios, dispensador de toda la gracia,
nosotros somos obra de tus manos.
Danos fortaleza para poder llevar a cabo
las buenas obras
que tú nos has encomendado
y concédenos todas estas súplicas,
por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
Introducción a la Liturgia del Día
Nos encontramos ahora en el punto medio de la Cuaresma.
¿Cómo van mis prácticas cuaresmales? ¿Sabías que no
es muy tarde para empezar? En efecto, el mensaje de la
Liturgia de hoy es eso precisamente, es decir que los
cautivos en Babilonia son puestos en libertad y que “tanto
amó Dios al mundo, que le entregó a su Hijo único”. Si el
amor de Dios es tan grande, será suficiente aun para
aquellos que como nosotros hemos empezado tarde en
la Cuaresma. Nunca es tarde para volvernos al Señor.
VIAJE A ROMA Y TIERRA SANTA
Peregrinación a Roma y Tierra Santa
Acompañados por el Padre Carlos Valencia, CJM
Del 5 al 19 de octubre, 2015
♦ Cinco días en Roma y lugares santos cercanos
♦ Ocho días en Tierra Santa
Para más información:
Luisa Parada (818) 633-9368
Elvira Pérez (818) 609-8999
HUELLAS
“PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS DE DIOS”
Otra oportunidad en:
St. Didacus Church
14339 Astoria St.
Sylmar, Ca. 91342
Sábado, 21 de marzo 2015
10:00 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. y 3:00 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Hacer cita al (818) 367-6181
ANUNCIOS PAGINA EN ESPAÑOL
Para todos los anuncios en el boletín,
página de español, por favor usar el
siguiente correo:
[email protected]
Los anuncios deben enviarse 10 días antes de
publicarse el boletín
15 de marzo, 2015
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
¿A quién me envía Dios esta semana como “embajador
del amor incondicional”? O sea, ¿quién es la persona
más improbable a la cual debo acercarme?
ACTIVIDADES
Jueves 19 de marzo - 7:00 p.m.
Grupo de Oración, salón Santa Paula Montal.
Viernes 20 de marzo - 7:00 p.m.
Encuentro Matrimonial, salón G
Semilla del Reino, salón AB
Sábado 21 de marzo – 9:00 a.m.
Clases de Ingles, salón C
MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS
Lectores: Claudia Corbera
Ministros de la Comunión: Norma y Orlando Mazariegos
(818) 317-9206
Ujieres: Juan Godoy 818-749-4541,
Carlos Chipres 818-212-6512
Ana Zacarías (818) 489-2466
Monaguillos: Gaby Arroyo 818-481-7029;
Belen Rangel 818-993-3509
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: Alma Gomez 818-521-6557
Coord. de Liturgia: Yvonne García (818) 317-5109
Coord. de Bautismos: Fr. Carlos, Celia Estrada.
SOPAS Y ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
"Sopas y Estaciones de la Cruz" todos
los Viernes durante la cuaresma. Se
sirven las sopas a las 6:00 pm e
inician las estaciones de la cruz en
ingles a las 7:00 p.m., enseguida
estaciones de la Cruz en Español.
Vengan con toda su familia a
compartir una sopa con la comunidad
y familia parroquial y juntos caminemos las estaciones de
la cruz en esta jornada espiritual durante la cuaresma.
Los esperamos!
WHY NOT PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE?
SB 128 would legalize physician-assisted suicide in CA. Pope Francis reminds us, “The biblical
commandment to honor our parents reminds us in a broader sense of our duty to honor all elderly
people." Take action now to protect the elderly and those with disabilities. Visit: archla.org/SB128
to learn more, contact your legislator, and get involved.
Why shouldn't assisted suicide be legalized?
Legalized assisted suicide contradicts the primary purpose of law, to protect our weakest members. It corrupts
the medical profession, whose ethical code calls physicians to serve life and never to kill. The voiceless or
marginalized in our society—the poor, the frail elderly, racial minorities, millions of people who lack health
insurance—would be the first to feel “pressured” to kill themselves.
What about competent, terminally ill people who say they want assisted suicide?
Suicidal wishes among any members of our society should be treated with counseling and suicide prevention, the
terminally ill included. When their pain, depression and other problems are addressed, there is generally no more
talk of suicide. If we respond to the terminally ill by offering them lethal drugs, we have made our own tragic
choice as a society that some people’s lives do not matter.
What about the high cost of healthcare?
Healthcare can be expensive. The answer is better care, not encouraging death. Once assisted suicide is a legal option, and far less expensive than most treatments, the temptation will be great to label patients with lingering illnesses as economic liabilities. Will patients be coerced to choose death to keep costs down? The answer is yes!
Why are people with disabilities worried about assisted suicide?
The disabled experience prejudicial attitudes on the part of able-bodied people, including physicians, who incorrectly assume they have little or no “quality of life.” Such prejudices could easily lead families, physicians
and society to encourage death for people who are depressed and emotionally vulnerable as they adjust to life with
a serious illness or disability. In this instance, how can we say suicide is a “free choice”?
Doesn’t assisted suicide allow people to die when they choose, surrounded by family?
Many patients given a prognosis of dying within 6 months live much longer. It is not an exact science. SB 128 does not
require patients to inform their families of their suicidal wishes when obtaining the overdose medication.
There is no requirement for witnesses or assistance while taking the medication and dying, so many people
end up dying alone.
Is the Catholic Church alone in opposing the legalization of assisted suicide?
No, we join with senior groups, advocates for the elderly and disabled, medical experts, suicide-prevention
professionals and a long list of organizations that are all part of Californians Against Assisted Suicide.
What is the view of the medical profession?
The American Medical Association holds that “physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible
with the physician's role as healer.” The AMA, along with the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Association and dozens of other medical groups, have urged the Supreme Court to uphold laws against
assisted suicide, arguing that the power to assist in taking patients’ lives is “a power that most health care
professionals do not want and could not control.”
What can I do to stop Physician-Assisted Suicide?
First, find out more about assisted suicide and its effects on our families and our culture at
noassistedsuicideca.org. Then, stand up for the lives of our frail elderly and infirm by encouraging your legislators to
vote NO on physician-assisted suicide. Visit archla.org/sb128 to find your legislator and more today.