Parish Office: (323) 664-1305 • Fax: (323) 664-4975

Web Page: www.stfrancisla.org E-mail: sfaparish@gmail.com

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday

Priests are available during office hours or by appointment Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M.

Associate Pastor: Fr. Sebastian Sandoval, O.F.M., ext. 18frsebastian.sfpla@gmail.com

Deacon: John SalazarMusic Director: Christine De Leon Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10

Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 662-3345

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Leslie De Leonardis, Principal

Web Page: www.stfrancisla.comPhone (323) 665-3601 • Fax (323) 665-4143School E-mail: ldeleonardis@stfrancisla.com

Schedule/HorarioMASS: English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm;

Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 amSaturday Vigil, 5:00 pm

 

MISA: Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm Domingos, 10:00 am

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays/Sábados 4:00 - 4:45 pm, English/Español

 

BAPTISMS: Please check office for dates and times.BAUTIZOS: Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina. 

MARRIAGE: Please register in Office six months before intended dateMATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada  

DEVOTIONS: Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pmRosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am MassOur Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday 7:00 pm

QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) 662-3345

Easter Sunday

April 1, 2018

1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664-1305

W e e k l y R e f l e c t i o nAl comienzo de la Cuaresma el Papa

Francisco ha sido bien conciso para un cambio de nuestra cuaresma que lleva por título “Al crecer la maldad, se enfriará el amor en la mayoría”. Ahora bien quiero reiterar nuevamente con unas palabras mas cortas que ayuden a experimentar la fe como respuesta al amor de Dios. La experiencia de cada uno tiene el comienzo desde la aurora de Pascua una nueva primavera de esperanza llena el mundo; desde aquel día nuestra resurrección ya ha comenzado, porque la Pascua no marca simplemente un momento de la historia, sino el inicio de una condición nueva: Jesús ha resucitado no porque su recuerdo permanezca vivo en el corazón de sus discípulos, sino porque Él mismo vive en nosotros y en Él ya podemos gustar la alegría de la vida eterna.

Mi mayor deseó, para todo los feligreses de la parroquia de San Francisco de Asís, es animarlos una vez mas de que seamos atento, con los enfermos, ancianos, niños, jóvenes, familias que sufren la persecución, por una ley nefasta. Que eso no nos desvié de lo que es La resurrección de Cristo como nuestra esperanza.

La Iglesia proclama hoy esto con alegría: anuncia la esperanza, que Dios ha hecho firme e invencible resucitando a Jesucristo de entre los muertos; comunica la esperanza, que lleva en el corazón y quiere compartir con todos, en cualquier lugar, especialmente allí donde los cristianos sufren persecución a causa de su fe y su compromiso por la justicia y la paz; invoca la esperanza capaz de avivar el deseo del bien, también y sobre todo cuando cuesta.

Hoy la Iglesia canta «el día en que actuó el Señor» e invita al gozo. Hoy la Iglesia ora, invoca a María, Estrella de la Esperanza, para que conduzca a la humanidad hacia el puerto seguro de la salvación, que es el corazón de Cristo, la Víctima pascual, el Cordero que «ha redimido al mundo», el Inocente que nos «ha reconciliado a nosotros, pecadores, con el Padre». A Él, Rey victorioso, a Él, crucificado y resucitado, gritamos con alegría nuestro Alleluia!!!.

Felices Pascua!!!Fraternalmente:Fr. Rene Juarez, OFMParroco

R e f l e x i ó n S e m a n a lAt the beginning of Lent, Pope Francis was

very concise for a change in our Lent in his work titled “Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold”. Now I want to reiterate with fewer words that help to experience faith as an answer to God's love. The experience of each one of us has its beginning in the dawn of Easter when a new spring of hope filled the world. Since that day our resurrection has already begun, because Easter does not simply mark a moment in history, but the beginning of a new condition: Jesus is risen not because his memory remains alive in the hearts of his disciples, but because he himself lives in us and in Him we can already taste the joy of eternal life.

My desire for all parishioners of our parish, St. Francis of Assisi, is to encourage everyone once again to be attentive, to the sick, the elderly, children, young people, and families that suffer persecution by harmful laws. I wish that we would not deviate from “The Resurrection of Christ” as our hope.

The Church today proclaims this with joy: it announces the hope that God has made firm and invincible by raising Jesus Christ from the dead; and communicates the hope, which is carried in His heart which He wants to share with everyone, anywhere, especially where Christians suffer persecution due to their faith and their commitment to justice and peace; it invokes hope capable of enlivening the desire for good, and above all when it matters.

Today the Church sings "the day the Lord has acted" and invites joy. Today the Church prays invoking Mary, the Star of Hope, to lead humanity to the safe harbor of salvation, which is the heart of Christ, the Paschal Victim, the Lamb who has "redeemed the world,” the innocent one who has “reconciled us, sinners, to the Father.” To Him, Victorious King, to Him, crucified and risen, we shout with joy our Alleluia!

Happy Easter!!!Fraternally,Fr. Rene Juarez, OFMPastor

R E A D I N G S a n d I N T E N T I O N S

Monday, 4/2 Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-158:00 AM - Poor Souls in Purgatory, Fr. Maurice Peltier, OFM +Tuesday, 4/3 Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-188:00 AM - Pro PopuloWednesday, 4/4 Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-358:00 AM - Zosimo Malabanan (t-giving)Thursday, 4/5 Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-488:00 AM - Fr. Maurice Peltier, OFM +Friday, 4/6 Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-148:00 AM - Fr. Maurice Peltier, OFM +Saturday, 4/7

Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-158:00 AM - Stella Aguilera +, Nicholas Peralta (b-day)5:00 PM - Thelma Arciaga +7:00 PM - Gregoria Lopez de Mendez +Sunday, 4/8 Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-318:00 AM - Pro Populo10:00 AM - Delfina Bautista + (40th day)

Alicia Cardoza + 12:00 PM - Adolph Abanilla +, Hedy Abanilla +

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T O D A Y ' S R E A D I N G SFirst Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43).Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118).(1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8).Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35).

L E C T U R A S D E H O Y Primera lectura — Pedro es un testigo: el Señor ha resucitado (Hechos 10:34a, 37-43).Salmo 118 — Este es el día en que actuó el Señor: sea nuestra alegría y nuestro gozo. (1) Segunda lectura — Todos los bautizados, eleven su corazón al cielo (Colosenses 3:1-4).(2) Segunda lectura — Cristo nuestra Pascua fue sacrificado; por tanto celebremos (1 Corintios 5:6b-8).Evangelio — Tres testigos, María, Pedro y Juan; cada uno responde a la tumba vacía (Juan 20:1-9) o Mc 16:1-7.

S t . F r a n c i s F i n a n c i a l R e p o r tCollection: 3/17-3/18 $4,097

Online Giving: $78Breakfast Sale: $400 Guadalupanos

T O G E T H E R I N M I S S I O N 2 0 1 8U N I D O S E N M I S I Ó N 2 0 1 8St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal: $20,038

Monies received by Together in Mission: $5,476Total Pledged $13,046

Please help us reach our goal.Ayúdenos a lograr nuestra meta.

V o c a t i o n sIf you feel that God is calling you to religious or

priestly life, please don’t hesitate to talk to Fr. Oscar or Br. Erick Pilarcik, OFM (408) 903-3422.

Vocations@sbfranciscans.orgVocaciones Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida

religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con el Padre René para más información.

THE RETURN OF EASTERThe return of Easter should be to the

Christian life the call of a trumpet. It is the news of a great victory. It is the solution of a great perplexity. It is the assurance of a great triumph. —Frederick Temple

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DID YOU KNOW?

Talk to children about all types of strangersMost children know something about stranger danger, but do they know about friendly strangers? Many predators will use tricks to lure young victims such as asking for help walking a dog, offering candy, or pretending to know their parents. No matter how friendly someone may be, children should know that if they don’t know the person, they should never go anywhere with them. Give kids simple rules: it’s okay to run away from someone you don’t know, and to shout “no!” or “go away!” if a stranger is talking to you or asking you to go anywhere. To view a kid-friendly video on this topic, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY7RhBszp0k.

PARISH TRANSITION NEWSPlease continue to pray for wisdom, insight

and the grace to see the real needs of all the people in the parish. (I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came to me…WIS 7:7)

Wisdom cards are available at the entrance of the church on the small table. If you have additional thoughts for any of the Wisdom Cards (Blessings, Strengths and Challenges) please feel free to fill them out and drop them into the box.

PLEASE CHECK THE TRANSITION NEWS BOARD FOR ANY UPDATES!

NOTICIAS DE LA TRANSICIÓNTome un momento para orar por sabiduría,

perspicacia y la gracia de ver las necesidades reales de todas las personas en la parroquia. (Supliqué y el espíritu de sabiduría vino a mí ... WIS 7: 7)

Las tarjetas de sabiduría están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia en la mesa pequeña. Si tiene pensamientos adicionales para cualquiera de las Tarjetas de Sabiduría (Bendiciones, Fortalezas y Desafíos), favor de llenar una tarjeta y dejarla en la caja.

¿SABÍA USTED?Hable con los niños sobre todo tipo de extrañosLa mayoría de los niños saben algo sobre peligros con extraños, pero ¿saben ellos de amigos extraños? Muchos depredadores utilizarán trucos para atraer a víctimas jóvenes, como pedir ayuda para pasear a un perro, ofrecer dulces o pretender conocer a sus padres de familia. No importa cuán amigable sea alguien, los niños deben saber que si no conocen a la persona nunca deberían ir a ninguna parte con ellos. Dé a los niños reglas simples: está bien escaparse de alguien que no conoce y gritar “¡no!” o “¡vete!” si un extraño le habla a uno o le pide que vaya a algún lado. Para ver un video para niños sobre este tema, visite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY7RhBszp0k.

SFA School News SFA continues to prepare for Jesus’ resurrection in the Lenten season. This past week, the 7th and 8th grade class led the Living Stations of the Cross. As they reenacted the key moments of the Passion, the rest of the

student body reflected on Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and love for all of us. Last week, all students in 2nd-8th grades grew closer in friendship with God by going to Confession with Fr. Rene, Fr. Sebastian, and Fr. Andres. And before we leave on our Easter vacation next week, the student body will celebrate a Cedar meal as Jesus did during the Last Supper.

Online Giving Mobile App is here for iOS and Android!

Download it for free. You can register with the St. Francis Church ID number 3089. Please call the parish office if you have questions about online giving or if you need help setting up the phone App.https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/3089

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Divine Mercy Novena

3/30 Good Friday 4:00PM3/31 Holy Saturday 6:30PM4/01 Easter 6:30PM 4/02 Monday 6:30PM4/03 Tuesday 6:30PM4/04 Wednesday 6:30PM4/05 Thursday 6:30PM4/06 Friday 6:30PM4/07 Saturday 6:15PM4/08 Sunday 11:30AM