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Pastor Rev. Al Ezeonyeka

Associate Pastor Rev. Ramón Pons

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan

Deacons: Deacon Humberto Guzman

Deacon Fernando Flores Deacon Phil Conforti

Deacon John Barry

“Our mission is to offer every person in our community a

life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ”

"Nuestra misión es ofrecer a cada persona en

nuestra comunidad un encuentro con Jesucristo

que cambie su vida "

March 22, 2020 | 22 de marzo de 2020

Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.”

-John 9:39

Jesús dijo: “ Yo he venido a este mundo para que se definan los campos: para que los ciegos vean, y los que ven queden ciegos”.

—Juan 9:39

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WORDS OF WISDOM…. PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA….

CHARITY If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should approach God first with all your heart. Ask him simply to fill you with charity, the greatest of all virtues; with it you can accomplish what you desire.—St. Vincent Ferrer

CARIDAD Si verdaderamente quieres ayudar a tu prójimo, tú primero debes acercarte a Dios con todo tu corazón. Pídele que te enseñe a ser caritativo, la virtud más grande de todas; con esta virtud puedes realizar todo lo que te propongas.—San Vicente Ferrer

FILL US Open wide the windows of our spirits and fill us full of light; open wide the door of our hearts, that we may receive and entertain Thee with all our powers of adoration.—Christina Rossetti

LLÉNANOS Abre de par en par las ventanas de nuestro espíritu y llénanos de luz; abre de par en par la puerta de nuestro corazón para que podamos recibirte y agasajarte con todo nuestro poder de adoración.—Christina Rossetti

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who had been blind from birth proclaimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lection-ary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Samuel ungió a David para ser rey (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Levántense de entre los muertos, hijos de la luz (Efesios 5:8-14). Evangelio — De esto estoy seguro: Yo era ciego pero ahora puedo ver (Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34- 38]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

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The Sick / Enfermos: Rachel Tew, Socorro Gonzalez, Gussie Arellano, Max Piña, Bob Perlis, Sonny Murillo Died in Christ / Murio en Cristo: Miguel Saucedo, Henry J. Fanning, Jr., Dcn. James Joseph Henry

INTERCESSION / Intercesiones PRAY FOR…./ Oremos por….

Intenciones de la Semana

(†)Deceased (-)Intentions

We will pray for your intentions in a private mass Rezaremos por sus intenciones en una misa privada Saturday, Mar 21, 2020 † Gloria Genaro † Duc Thi Nguyen

Sunday, Mar 22, 2020 † Antionette Fenello † Andy & Greg Smith † Alexandra, Vitaly & Anatoly Gonchar † Lilia Sanchez † Virginia Pelayo † Miguel Saucedo

Monday, Mar 23, 2020 † Dan Pollock - Reggie Lundgren

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020 † Merna Schmitt

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2020 † Patricia Jordan - Dcn. Fernando Flores

Thursday, Mar 26, 2020 † Danny Gutierrez

Friday, Mar 27, 2020 † Henry Joseph & Ann Julia Wibbelman

Saturday, Mar 21, 2020 † Cecilia Dung Nguyen † Gustavo Gonzalez Sr. 4:00 pm Confessions

Prayer in the Time of the Coronavirus Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.

We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,

as you did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world,

and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels,

that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted,

we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,

wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be

patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our

hearts.

We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,

health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,

keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Oración en la época del Coronavirus Reverendísimo José H. Gómez Arzobispo de Los Ángeles

Santa Virgen de Guadalupe, Reina de los Ángeles y Madre de las Américas.

Viajamos a donde estás hoy como tus amados hijos. Te pedimos que intercedas por nosotros con tu Hijo,

como lo hiciste en la boda de Cana.

¡Ruega por nosotros, Madre amorosa! y obtengan ganancias para nuestra nación y el mundo, y para todas nuestras familias y seres queridos, la protección de tus

santos ángeles, para que nos libremos de lo peor de esta enfermedad.

Para aquellos que ya están afectados, te pedimos que obtengas la gracia de la curación y la

liberación. Escucha los llantos de aquellos que son vulnerables y

temerosos, limpia sus lágrimas y ayúdalos a confiar.

En este tiempo de pruebas, enséñanos

a todos en la Iglesia a amarnos unos a otros y a ser pacientes y amables. Ayúdenos a llevar la paz de Jesús a nuestra tierra

y a nuestros corazones.

Venimos a ti con confianza, sabiendo que eres realmente nuestra madre compasiva, la salud de los enfermos y la causa de nuestra alegría.

Refúgianos bajo el manto de tu protección, ...mantennos tus brazos,

ayúdanos a conocer siempre el amor de tu Hijo, Jesús. Amén.

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The University Series 2020 have been cancelled

March 13, 2020 We have received a directive from the Archdiocese to cancel all parish activities . So it is with sadness that we are cancelling the rest of the University Series Lenten season. We thank all those who have participated in this abbreviated season, and look forward to the celebrating our 20th Anniversary with the 2021 Series.

La serie universitaria 2020

han sido canceladas 13 de marzo de 2020 Hemos recibido una directiva de la Arquidiócesis para cancelar todas las actividades de la parroquia. Así que es con tristeza que estamos cancelando el resto de la temporada de Cuaresma de la Serie Universitaria. Agradecemos a todos los que han participado en esta temporada abreviada, y esperamos celebrar nuestro 20º aniversario con la Serie 2021.

DID YOU KNOW? Early abuse identification is key

We can do our best to ensure that the children in our community are as safe as possible, and one critical way is to take immediate action at the first hint of improper behavior by an adult towards a child. Be familiar with ways in which perpetrators attempt to groom children, their

parents, and church communities so that you can recognize and interrupt such behaviors promptly. Paying attention to changes in behavior, appetite, or demeanor in the children we know is also important as these cues may be reflective of a child’s distress. For more information, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Early Identification is Crucial” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/ SABÍA USTED?

Es muy importante reconocer el abuso a tiempo

Podemos hacer todo lo posible por asegurar que los niños de nuestra comunidad estén lo más seguros posible, y una manera importante de hacerlo es tomar acción inmediata en cuanto veamos o nos demos cuenta del primer indicio de una conducta inapropiada de un adulto hacia un niño. Familiarícese con las formas en que los perpetradores intentan acercarse a los niños, a sus padres, y a las comunidades eclesiásticas, para que usted pueda reconocer e interrumpir tales conductas a tiempo. Poner atención a los cambios de conducta, de apetito y del comportamiento de los niños que conocemos es importante también, ya que esas señales pueden reflejar la angustia del niño/a. Para más información, obtenga una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Early Identification is Crucial” (El reconocimiento temprano es crucial) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

RETIRO DE INCIACION JOVENES PARA CRISTO

Ha sido suspendido. Le notificaremos de la nueva fecha. Bendición para todos ustedes.

Ven yo Soy... ...la luz del mundo. El que venga a mi no caminará en tinieblas, sino que tendrá luz y vida.... -San Juan: 8, 12

¡Decídete a vivir este encuentro con Cristo! El no se cansa de llamarte.

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