AUGUST 6, 2017
St Brigid Catholic Church 5214 S. Western Ave. LA, CA 90062 Phone: 323-292-0781 | Fax: 323-290-1254 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.stbrigidchurchla.com
PARISH STAFF
Pastor ....................... Rev. Kenneth Keke, SSJ Spanish Ministry ... Dcn. Hernando Rodriguez Parish Manager .................. Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Director of Religious Edu. Mrs. Floy Hawkins Parish Secretary........... Ms. Claudia Edwards
MASS SCHEDULES Saturday: Sunday:
4:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Weekdays: 8:15 AM
Vigil English Español Gospel Bilingual
CONFESSION Saturday: Sábados:
3:30–4:00 PM Or by appointment 3:30-4:00 PM o por cita
OUR MISSION: We the Faith Community of St.
Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic worship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics. Infant Baptism: Prep Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month; Baptism during Sunday Liturgy. Bautizos Infantiles: Clase de Preparacion para Padres y Padrinos, 2 º Martes de cada mes con el Bautizo durante la Misa del Domingo.
Religious Education (CCD): Saturdays, 9:30am– 11:30am, October thru MayEducación Religiosa: Sábados, 9:30am– 11:30am, Octubre a Mayo. First Communion & Confirmation: Two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunion y Confirmacion; Preparación de dos años Adults (Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults) RCIA: Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Floy Hawkins to register.
Adultos (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana) RICA: por favor, contactar Floy Hawkins., Directora de Educación Religiosa,. Marriage: Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Matrimonio: Contactar al sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de reservar el local de celebración. Sick Calls: contact Parish Office (323)292-0781 Visitas a Enfermos: Mario Ardon: (323) 304-0194 Quinceanera: Claudia Edwards from 9am—2pm, (323) 292-0781
SUNDAY MASS READINGS Aug
6 Sunday
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9
CALL TO STEWARDSHIP
Weekly Deposits (Envelopes, loose, holy days, building maintenance, St. Vincent De Paul 7/30/2017: $ 5863.00
Aug
7 Monday
Numbers 11:4B-15 Matthew 14:13-21
Aug
8 Tuesday
Numbers 12:1-13 Matthew 14:22-36
Aug
9 Wednesday Numbers 13:1-2, 2514:1, 26A-29A, 34-35 Matthew 15:21-28
Aug 10 Thursday
Aug 11 Friday
2 Corinthians 9:6-10 John 12:24-26 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Matthew 16:24-28
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday
4:00pm
Happy Birthday, Jessica Edwards Love, Mom & Dad
Sunday
7:00am
For Pope Francis
8:30am
Por Nuestra Juventud
10:30am
Happy Birthday Jessica Edwards, love, Nini
Monday
8:15 am
NO MASS
Tuesday
8:15am
For Tereie Jamerson, Barbara Johnson, Emmeline Johnson
Wednesday
8:15am
For Lois Johnson, Shirley Johnson, George Jones
Thursday
8:15am
For Delphine Jones, Glenda King, Susie Langford, Herbert LeGrange
Friday
8:15am
For Mary Leonard, Ruby Luke, Delores McCree, Dorothy Navarre
As St. Brigid parishioners, we embrace “stewardship” and welcome the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasure within our Faith Community and the greater local community we serve. We are proud of our many accomplishments, improvements, successful projects and programs which form the foundation of our “Call to Stewardship”. St. Brigid is OUR church and OUR family. We have been entrusted with the responsibility to maintain and preserve the physical plant of St. Brigid. We need and welcome your financial support and prayers as we make this Stewardship journey together.
Ministries Honoring their annual commitment 2017
Aids Ministry – Altar Servers Art/Environment Bereavement Drum Ministry Education Committee Emmanuel Eucharistic MinistersFinance Council—$250 Gospel ChoirGuadalupanos - $1000 Hospitality—$500 KPC, Council #259 KPC, Court #259 -$500 Lectors - $250 Legion of Mary Liturgy Committee Ministry Thru Prayer New Generation Choir Parish Council Religious Education Resurrection Choir Soup, Salad & Scripture - $75 Spanish Evangelization Spanish Lectors Spanish Ushers - $2000 St. Vincent de Paul—$200 Traditional Choir -$100 Tuesday Night Bible Study Usher Board—$250 Women’s Ministry Young at Heart - $500 ***************************************
WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING Doris Fork - $15,000.000
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This Week at SBC Parish Goal: $22,400 Amount Pledged: $11,104 Amount Paid: $8,519
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BE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Together in MISSION
African American Center for Evangelization: Presents a Documentary Feature by
Leila Sansour:
OPEN BETHLEHEM
Sunday, August 13, 2017, 3:00PM,
St. Jerome Parish, 5550 Thornburn Pilgrimage to Rome & The Holy Land Under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Gregory Chisholm, SJ, former Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and under the Leadership of Anderson and Audrey Shaw, African American Catholic Center for Evangelization. Departing from Los Angeles on October 29, 2017. For Reservations call (323) 777-2106, (323) 777-2151 or
[email protected] 2017 SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention September 1-3, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center & Arena $95 before August 14th Online Info. & Registration: scrc.org Brunch Dates Available: Aug. 13th, Nov. 26th, Dec. 10th, & Dec. 31st
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AUGUST 6, SUNDAY 8:00 am – Our Divine Savior Celebration 12:30 pm – Jr. Daughter’s, R 7 12:30 pm – Hospitality Meeting, R 1 12:30 pm – Drum Ministry, R 5 12:30 pm – Technology Ministry, R 2
AUGUST 7, MONDAY 7:00 am – LA Promise School 12:00 pm – Young @ Heart, Hall
AUGUST 8, TUESDAY 7:00 pm- Guadalupanos, R 5 7:00 pm – Gospel Choir, Church
AUGUST 9, WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – Legion of Mary, Chapel 7:00 pm – Youth Lectors, Church 7:00 pm – Emmanuel, R 7
AUGUST 10, THURSDAY 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir, Church 7:00 pm – Spanish Evangelization, R 5 7:00 pm — KPC Joint Meeting, Hall
AUGUST 11, FRIDAY 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
pm pm pm pm pm
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Quincianeras, CC Altar Servers, Church Emmanuel, Hall OA, R 7 Youth Lectors, Church
AUGUST 12, SATURDAY 10:00 am – Toast Masters, R 7 12:00 pm – Block Club, R 7 1:00 pm – KPC, Rms, 2 & 4 2:00 pm – AA, R 7 6:30 pm – Spanish Lectors, Church 7:00 pm – Spanish Ushers, Chapel
~ REFLECTION ~
Today’s celebration only occurs on a Sunday once every six years or so. While we heard the Transfiguration Gospel earlier this year on the Second Sunday of Lent, today the context is different. In the words that resound over Jesus today, we can hear the echo of the words that sounded on the day of our Baptism, when we were counted among the beloved of God. Let us pray today that we too will one day inherit the promise of resurrection and life in the kingdom of heaven.
~ REFLEXION ~
La celebración de hoy sólo cae en domingo cada seis años más o menos. Aunque escuchamos el Evangelio de la Transfiguración en el segundo domingo de Cuaresma de este año, el contexto de hoy es diferente. En las palabras que resuenan hoy sobre Jesús podemos escuchar el eco de las palabras que se pronunciaron el día de nuestro Bautismo, cuando empezamos a ser contados entre los amados de Dios. Oremos hoy para que un día heredemos la promesa de la resurrección y la vida en el Reino de los cielos.
INVITE A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE 1.
Declutter: Start by making room! Clear your space of the stuff that you no longer need, the stuff that merely serves as a distraction from your life. It’s also important to declutter you mind. Take time every day to sit in silence and solitude. Allow your thoughts to pass without judgment, and slowly watch your mind clear of mental clutter. Meditation allows you a connection with what is present for all of us, love not fear.
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Examine your beliefs: Be conscious of and intentional about what you believe. Understand the energy that you’re putting not only into your world but into the world at large. Are your beliefs supporting your spiritual growth? Very often, a spiritual awakening requires letting go of beliefs we’ve held for our entire lives.
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Expand your mind: Explore new ideas and differing beliefs. Read books and attend lectures and have conversations with people who have lived different lives. When you expand your mind to allow in new ideas, beliefs, and possibilities, you increase the opportunity to wake up to a life experience you never knew was possible.
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Go outside: There is energy and spirit and magic in the outdoors. So many of us spend our time cooped up inside, sitting behind computer screens, not truly connected to the world. Take time to connect with nature. Try not to distract yourself with your phone or even another person’s company.
5.
Take care of yourself: Eating healthy and staying active is a great way to stay connected to yourself and your higher power. When we allow our internal systems to become clogged and bogged down by lethargy and unnatural substances, we block the opportunity for spiritual growth and eventual awakening. Keep your body clean and clear by feeding it well and moving it often, and prepare to receive the messages you seek.
6.
Learn to let go: Do what you can, then let it go. If you’re attached to the idea of having a spiritual awakening ( and attached to your idea of what a spiritual awakening looks like), you’re far less likely to experience one. Know that you are on the perfect path for you.
Did You Know? Every home should
have a fire extinguisher, and parents and older children should know how to use it in case of emergency. Small fires can escalate quickly, and there is not always time to wait for the fire department. Parents should familiarize themselves with the extinguishers in their homes, and teach children where the extinguishers are located and how to operate them safely. Use the PASS trick to help kids remember what to do: Pull the pin, Aim at the fire’s base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side. To request a copy of the VIRTUS article “Fire Extinguisher Tips Everyone Should Know,” email
[email protected] or call (213) 637-7227.
Sabia Usted? Cada hogar debe tener un extintor
de incendios, y los padres de familia y los niños mayores deben saber cómo usarlo en caso de emergencia. Pequeños incendios pueden escalar rápidamente, y no siempre hay tiempo para esperar a los bomberos. Los padres de familia deben familiarizarse con los extintores en sus hogares, y enseñar a los niños donde se encuentran los extintores y cómo operarlos con seguridad. Repase con ellos las siguientes instrucciones para su uso: Tirar del pasador, apuntar a la base del fuego, apretar el mango, moverlo de lado a lado. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS “Fire Extinguisher Tips Everyone Should Know” (Consejos de Extintor de Fuego que Todos Deben Saber), escriba a
[email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508.
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INVITA UN DESPERTAR ESPIRITUAL A TRANSFORMAR TU VIDA 1.
Ordena: Comienze por hacer espacio! Ordene su espacio de las cosas que no necesita, y que solamente le distrae. Tambien es importante ordenar su mente. Deje que sus pensamientos pasen sin juzgar, y vea como su mente se aclara poco a poco de basura mental.
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Examine sus creencias: Sea consiente e intencional en sus creencias. Estan aportando sus creencias a su crecimiento espiritual? A veces crecimiento espiritual require de soltar creencias de toda una vida.
3.
Expanda su mente: Esplore ideas nuevas. Cuando usted expande su mente y permite que nuevas ideas, creencias, y posibilidades entren usted incrementa la oportunidad de despertar a una vida de nuevas experiencias que jamas creyo ser possible.
4.
Valla afuera: Existe energia, espiritu y magia afuera. Tome el tiempo de conectar con la naturaleza. Trate de no distraerse con su telefono o con alguna otra persona.
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Take care of yourself: El comer saludable y mantenerse activo le permite una coneccion con Dios.
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Aprenda a soltar: Haga lo que pueda y suelte. Confie que esta en el camino correcto para usted.
Children’s Column “Let
the Children come to me, do not stop them. “ - Matthew 19:14 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR Youth Sunday Mass: 1st Sunday of the month: 10:30 AM Liturgy CCD Classes: Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (September-May) Parent Sessions: Date TBA; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Room 4
Thank You, Jesus For everything that You do for me. Thank You Jesus, For the love You give me. Thank You Jesus, for changing my heart, I want the whole world to see, That You’re not just a picture on my wall.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
See Pam Nailes
or Marian Thomas
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