MAY 21, 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 P arents & 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: Tw o 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 James Gibson: (323) 545-8172 Visitas a Enfermos: Mario Ardon: (323) 304-0194 Quincianera: Claudia Edwards from 9am —2pm, (323) 292-0781

SUNDAY MASS READINGS May 21 Sunday

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 1 Peter 3:15-18 John 15:26-16:4A

CALL TO STEWARDSHIP

Weekly Deposits (Envelopes, loose, holy days, building maintenance, St. Vincent De Paul 5/14/2017: $ 7063.00

May 22 Monday

Acts 16:11-15 John 14:21-26

May 23 Tuesday

Acts 16:22-34 John 16:5-11

May 24 Wednesday Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 John 16:12-15 May 25 Thursday

May 26 Friday

ASCENCION OF THE LORD

Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Acts 18:9-18 John 16:20-23

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday

4:00pm

For the Homeless

Sunday

7:00am

For All St. Brigid Families

8:30am

Por Concepcion Tobar R.I.P Te Amo, Candida

10:30am

For All Mothers

Monday

8:15 am

NO MASS

Tuesday

8:15am

Happy Birthday, Norman Hearon From the Lectors Ministry

Wednesday

8:15am

For Robert Brown Jr., Frank Coleman, Carol Cunningham

Thursday

8:15am

For Eleanor Eastman, Minnie Finks, Timothy Galendez

Friday

8:15am

For Esperanza Garcia, James Gibson, Dyllis Godoy

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 KPC, Council #259 KPC, Court #259 -$500 Lectors Legion of Mary Liturgy Committee Ministry Thru Prayer New Generation Choir Parish Council Religious Education Resurrection Choir Soup, Salad & Scripture Spanish Evangelization Spanish Lectors Spanish Ushers - $2000 St. Vincent de Paul—$200 Traditional Choir Tuesday Night Bible Study Usher Board Women’s Ministry Young at Heart ***************************************

WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING Doris Fork - $15,000.00

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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

MAY 21, SUNDAY 7:00 am – Spanish Usher Brunch, Hall 12:30 pm – AIDS Min, R 7 12:45 pm – Women’s Min Meeting, R 1 1:15 pm – Gospel Choir, Church

MAY 22, MONDAY The Safeguard the Children Committee is seeking new members. If you are interested in working to provide a safe environment for our youth and developmentally challenged adults, please see Mr. Robert Williams or contact the Parish Office. VIRTUS/FINGERPRINTING All clergy, paid parish personnel and volunteers (Ministry members), who work with children or youth MUST go through a training of Virtus/ Safeguard the Children, and fingerprinting. Please visit: VIRTUSOnline and select Our Lady of the Angels Archdiocese for the location nearest you.

VIRTUS/HUELLAS Todo clero, personal y voluntario (miembro de Ministerio), que trabaja en contacto con ninos y jovenes TIENE que asistir un proceso de entrenamiento de Virtus Protejiendo a los Ninos y un tomado de huellas. Por favor vicite: VIRTUSOnline y seleccione Our Lady of the Angels Archdiocese para el lugar mas cercano a usted. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL See Chelsea Sykes 3 | St. Brigid Catholic Church

6:00 pm – Citizenship / ESL Classes, R 1 6:00 pm – Rosary English, Chapel 7:30 pm – Rosary Spanish, Chapel

MAY 23, TUESDAY 6:00 pm – Citizenship / Esl Classes, R 1 6:00 pm – Rosary English, Chapel

6:00 pm –Gospel Choir Meeting, R 1 7:00 pm –Gospel Choir Reh, Church 7:30 pm – Rosary Spanish, Chapel

MAY 24 ,WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm — Food Outreach 12:00 pm- Soup, Salad, & Scripture, Chapel 2:00 pm – Legion of Mary, Chapel 5:30 pm – Sacristan mtg., R 7 6:00 pm – Citizenship / Esl Classes, R3 6:00 pm – Rosary English, Chapel 7:00 pm – Youth Lectors, Church 7:00 pm – Emmanuel, R 7

MAY 25, THURSDAY 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:30

pm pm pm pm pm

— Citizenship / Esl Classes, R3 – Rosary English, Chapel – Resurrection Choir, Church – Spanish Evangelization, R 5 – Rosary Spanish, Chapel

MAY 26, FRIDAY 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:00

pm pm pm pm

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Quincianeras, CC Altar Servers, Church Emmanuel, Hall OA, R 7

MAY 27, SATURDAY 8:00 am – LA Promise School, Hall 10:00 am – Toastmasters, CC 2:00 pm – AA, R 7 6:30 pm – Lectores, Ch

~ REFLECTION ~ As we continue our Easter season reflections on the meaning of Christ’s resurrection in our lives, we begin to hear more and more frequent mentions of the Spirit, in preparation for our coming Pentecost celebration. As we gather for worship today, let us pray for the coming of the Spirit every day into our lives, and for our openness to receiving that same Spirit

~ REFLEXION ~ A medida que continuamos nuestra reflexión pascual sobre el significado de la resurrección de Cristo en nuestra vida, vamos a oír más y más acerca del Espíritu Santo a fin de prepararnos para la celebración de Pentecostés. Ya que estamos aquí reunidos para ofrecer nuestro culto a Dios, oremos para que el Espíritu Santo venga a nosotros cada día de nuestra vida y para que estemos abiertos a recibirlo.

Did You Know? 2017 marks 15

years since the establishment of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Archdiocese has made an ongoing commitment over the past 15 years to implement the Charter by providing education and tools to help protect children and young people from child sexual abuse and other threats to their safety. Since 2002, the Archdiocese has trained 300,000 adults and more than 1.4 million children. For more information, visit http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting Sabia Usted? Implementando el mandato nacional para proteger a los niños 2017 marca 15 años desde el establecimiento del Estatuto de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de los Estados Unidos para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes. La Arquidiócesis ha hecho un compromiso continuo durante los últimos 15 años para implementar el Estatuto proporcionando educación y herramientas para ayudar a proteger a los niños y jóvenes contra el abuso sexual infantil y otras amenazas a su seguridad. Desde 2002, la Arquidiócesis ha capacitado a 300,000 adultos y más de 1,4 millones de niños. Para obtener más información, visite http:// www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/

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THE POWER OF ONE One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream. One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring. One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea, One Word can frame the goal. One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam lights a room. One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom. One step must start each journey, One word must start each prayer. One hope will raise our spirits, One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can know what’s true. One life can make the difference, You see, it’s up to you.

EL PODER DE UNO Una canción puede despertar un momento, Una flor puede despertar un sueno. Un árbol puede empezar un bosque, Un pájaro puede anunciar la primavera. Una sonrisa comienza una amistad, Un apretón de mano levanta el alma. Una estrella puede guiar un barco, Una palabra puede marcar el objetivo. Un voto puede cambiar una nación, Un rayo de sol ilumina una habitación. Una vela transforma la obscuridad, Una risa conquista el desanimo. Un paso inicia un viaje, Una palabra comienza una oración. Una esperanza levanta los espiritus, Un solo toque demuestra que te importa. Una voz puede hablar con sabiduría, Un corazón puede la verdad. Una vida puede hacer la diferencia, Si vez, depende de ti.

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 Parent Sessions: Date TBA; 7: 00 PM – 8:30 PM, Room 4

Please stay tuned for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL coming this Summer

THANK YOU JESUS For allowing me to serve you in these ministries at my Church: Altar Servers Drum Ministry Jr. Lectors Jr. Ushers Youth Choir In serving others I get closer to you, And I like that…!!! CHILDREN’S CHURCH

See Pam Nailes

or Marian Thomas

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