St. Brigid/Sta. Brígida

Catholic Church Iglesia Católica

5214 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062

(323)292-0781 Fax: (323)290-1254 Email: stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stbrigidchurch.com

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Roger J. Caesar, S. S. J.

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Keke, S.S.J.

Dn. Hernado Rodriguez

Dn. Jack Turner

Sister Mariana Halsmer

Parish Manager: Mrs. Cheryl Pyles

Religious Education Dir.: Mrs. Floy Hawkins

Liturgy Coordinator: Ms. LaVonne Anderson

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa

Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 4:00 PM Ingles

Sunday/Domingo 7:00 AM Ingles

Spanish 8:30 AM Español Gospel 10:30 AM Ingles Weekdays Semanal 8:15 AM (Bi-lingual) CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE CONFESION/SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA Saturday/Sábados 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment/por cita

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

Saturdays/Sabados 9:30 - 11:30 AM – Sept - May

SACARAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Baptism/Bautismos for Infants or Adults-(Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults RCIA): Please contact the priest to register. Infant Baptism Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism on the 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM. Para bebes o Adultos (rituo de Iniciacion Cristiana de Adultos RCIA): Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes del Registro de la Clase de Bautismo de Padres & Padrinos. La Clase Mensual es el 2ndo Martes & el Bautismo el 4to Sábado del mes a la 1:00 PM. First Communion and Confirmation Ordinarily require two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunión Y Confirmación, 2 años de preparación Marriage/Matrimonios 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. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses de anticipación. No contratar el local de la Iglesia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la boda. FUNERALS/FUNERALES-Please contact the priest before confirming any arrangements with your funeral home or mortuary. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes de hacer algún arreglo con la Funeraria o Murtuario. QUINCE ANOS- Confirmed pre-15 year olds should contact the parish office no less than one month prior to the anticipated celebration date. Please do not book a reception hall until church date is confirmed.15 Añeras ya confirmadas contactar a la parroquia un mes antes de la ceremonia. Por favor no contratar el local de la parroquia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la celebración.

2 St. Brigid Church 05-27-12 Question of the Week: Although the Pentecost Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus, is not scriptural, it describes in poetic form the Gospel’s promise of God’s transformative Spirit. What areas of our lives can we identify as what the Sequence calls “dry,” “stubborn,” or “frozen,” and what might the Spirit’s transformational work in those areas look like? Pregunta de la Semana: Aunque la secuencia de Pentecostés, Veni, Sancte Spiritus, no tiene su origen en las Escrituras describe de manera poética la promesa evangélica del Espíritu transformador de Dios. ¿Qué áreas de nuestra vida podemos identificar que están como lo que la secuencia llama “desiertos”, “soberbia” o “frialdad” y cómo tendría que obrar el Espíritu para transformarlas?

Parish Mission Statement /Nuestra Mision Como Parroquia:

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.

Nosotros la Comunidad en Fe de la Iglesia Catolica de Sta. Brigida, declaramos nuestra mision es conocer e imitar a

Jesus. Proclamamos el Reino de Dios en esta comunidad, predicando y ensenado Las Buenas Nuevas y celebrando la Alabanza Catolica Romana. Somos testigos de nuestra fe al demostrar servicio y compacion a todo aquel en nececidad. Como comunidad, le damos la bienvenida, honor y respeto a toda la gente, con enfasis en especial, a las culturas y herencias de los Católicos Afro-americanos y Latinos.

St. Brigid is an active participant in Deanery 16 of the Our Lady of the Angels Region, Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Sta. Brigida es una Iglesia participante activa en el Diaconato 16 de la Region de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.

Established in 1920 and served by the Josephite Fathers & Brothers since 1979!

Establecida en 1920 y servida por los Padres y Hermanos Josesuitas desde 1979!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK May 26th Saturday Vigil; Easter Weekday May 27th Sunday PENTECOST SUNDAY 1 Cor 12: 3b – 7, 12-13; Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23

May 28th Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27 May 29th Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31 May 30th Wednesday:1 Pt 18-25; Mk 10:32-45 May 31st Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-56 June 1st Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Mk 11: 11-26 June 2nd Saturday: Jude 17: 20b-25; Mk 11: 27-33

MASS INTENTIONS 4:00 PM Intentions for Family Unity 7:00 AM For a full recovery for Fr. Harfmann – Greg & Lee Modster 8:30 AM Intentions for Vocations 10:30 AM Intentions for all Parishioners 8:15 AM Intentions for the Celebrant 8:15 AM Intentions for the Celebrant 8:15 AM Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM Intentions for the Celebrant 8:15 AM To my son, Nicholas, R.I.P. 3rd Anniversary, Love, Mom 4:00 PM Happy 15th Birthday, Jasmine Flores, Love Mom & Dad

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THIS WEEK AT SBC ------------------------------------------------------------- May 27th – Sunday 1:00 pm – Fr. Etido’s Reception 2:00 pm – New Generation Choir Rehearsal

May 28th – Monday MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED 6:30 pm – Rosary – Church 7:00 pm – Mass of Thanksgiving – Fr. Etido

May 29th – Tuesday 6:30 pm – Rosary – Church 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Bible – R 1 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Bible – R 5

May 30th – Wednesday 12:00 pm – Hot Meal for homeless 12:00 pm – Soup, Salad, Scripture – R 7 6:30 pm – Rosary – Church 6:30 pm – Traditional Choir Rehearsal – Church 7:00 pm – Soup, Salad, Scripture – R 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Choir – Hall 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Choir – R 1 May 31st – Thursday 6:30 pm – Rosary – Church 7:00 pm – Spanish RCIA – R 1 June 1st – Friday 7:00 pm – OA Meeting – R 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Ministry – Hall

June 2nd – Saturday 2:00 pm – AA – R 1 4:00 pm – Postal Alliance 6:30 pm – Spanish Eucharistic Min 7:00 pm – Spanish Liturgy

REMINDER GRADUATION SUNDAY

June 24th @ 10:30 am Mass We will be acknowledging all graduates

Pre-School – Graduate School

ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS

Fr. John Harfmann: continues to steadily improve. He is eating now, and has gained a little weight. He is still in the hospital in Baltimore; and he goes to rehab every day for 3 hours. I know Fr. Harfmann will be very happy to hear from you. His mailing address is as follows: Fr. John Harfmann, The Josephites: 1130 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. 21202. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Are available for pick up at the Rectory. Prices vary. Please contact the

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BUNDLE SUNDAY AT ST. BRIGID – is Sunday, June 3, 2012. The St. Vincent de Paul Society Truck will be in the church parking lot from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. If you have any usable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. to donate, the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be happy to receive them.

St. Brigid Jr. Usher Board invites all past Youth Ushers to come and participate in this year’s

Usher Day June 10, 2012

3:30 pm Please wear your Black & White Uniform. We look forward to seeing you! REMINDER

GRADUATION SUNDAY June 24th @ 10:30 am Mass

We will be acknowledging all graduates Pre-School – Graduate School

4 St. Brigid Church 05-27-12 STEWARDSHIP

The monthly pledge billings for Together in Mission have been mailed. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach and hopefully exceed our goal. Please keep in mind that St. Brigid has been a recipient of Together in Mission Funds, so please be generous with your donation.

2012 Goal $28,146.80 2012 Pledge Amounts $24,881.00

The Education Ministry would like to thank the St. Brigid Parishioners for your generous donations to the Scholarship Fund.

ST. BRIGID’S FUNDRAISER NIGHT: Sunday June 3, 5:30 pm @ the Staples center; Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks; Postgame Concert featuring Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr singers and Mali Music; To order tickets contact: Patrick (562) 335-0658. Price: $16.00 or $24.00.

SPIRITUALITY

The Guadalupe Celebration: The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Knights of Columbus are honored to present an international celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It will feature dynamic speakers, engaging performers, and powerful prayer, providing an opportunity for the faithful of the greater Los Angeles area to come together and present a powerful witness of their Marian Devotion and Catholic faith to their communities. The celebration will take place on Sunday, August 5th, 2012 @ 3:00 pm, free admission and open to the public. Tickets may be obtained from the church office or the Guadalupanos Ministry. Bus transportation will be available for $5, leaving from St. Brigid at 1:30pm. If you are going to the celebration, you need to sign-up so we can order your free ticket, and if you need transportation as well. ANNUAL UNITY SERVICE with Lewis Metropolitan Church has been re-scheduled. DATE & DETAILS coming soon. SUNDAY CATHOLIC TV MASS: Heart of the Nation, in partnership with local parishes, has been serving homebound Catholics with the Sunday TV Mass since 1984. In the Los Angeles metro area, the Mass airs on KDOC-TV Channel 56 at 9:00am. Please help spread the word and tell the homebound.

Weekly Deposits (Envelopes,Loose,Building,Maintenance,Flowers,Candles,etc.)

05/20/12 $3939.00

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SICK LIST Please keep all the sick and shut-ins of our parish in your prayers. Remember a phone call to say hello, or a card mailed will only take a few minutes of your time. Home Bound Parishioners -- Lucia Anthony, Louie Arias, Maria Jesus Ayala, Kathleen Brooks, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Audrey Duplessis, Inuka Fikes, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, Emmeline Johnson, George P. Jones, Annette Lockett, Maria Matias, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, Leonora Sandoval, Doris Simon, John Spath, Deacon Jack & Joan Turner, Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery -- Francis Hartsook-Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Marcia Bruce, Eleanor Eastman, Mary Edwards, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez Sr., Esperanza Garcia, Dyllis Godoy, Aline Heisser-Ovid, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Barbara Johnson, Charles Johnson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Herbert LeGrange, Joseph Lanoix, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Charles Mays, Ernestine McNealy, Mary Ann Miller, Sarah Mays, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Harry Phelps, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Lee Smith, Ellis Valentine Jr., Donna Ware, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Beverly Zuniga. Family of Parishioners -- Suzette Alba (Daughter of Doris Simon), Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh), Laura Alexander, (Sister of Leland Creecy), Lena Brule (Sister of Frances Brown), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Ella Bertrand, (Mother of Cheryl Pyles), Barbara Brice (Mother of Darlene Harness & Lawrence Brice Jr. & Niece of Bernadette Ross), Maria Camino (Relative of Aurea Montes-Rodriguez), Jacey Bristow, Lloyd Grant (Grandson & Brother-in-law of Donna Bristow), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Albert Carpenter (Brother of Carol Cunningham), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Eulalia Smith Davis (Family of George Smith), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings & Christopher Hughes (Friends of Jacquelyn Temple), Yvonne Godoy (Daughter of Dyllis Godoy), John Isaacs (Nephew of Donna Bristow), Adeline Jackson (Mother of Jammie Young), Hazel Jackson (Sister of Vernice Holden), James E. Jackson (Brother of Samuel Jackson), Betty Marshall Jacobs (Sister of Bob Marshall), Salomie Jolly (Sister of Aline Heisser-Ovid), Blanche Johnson (Friend of Donna Bristow ), Brandi Johnson (Granddaughter of Cecilia Johnson), Sharon Johnson (Former member), Helena Jones (Sister-In-Law of Annette Lockett), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Brooke Lancaster (Cousin of Donna Bristow), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Caroline Langie (Daughter-In-Law of June Lynch), Carolyn Keeling (Cousin of Donna Bristow), Shirley Limar (Aunt of Cassandra Touchard), Yvette Smith-Lindow (Daughter of George Smith), Tim Markham (Friend of Ellis Valentine), Johan Martinez (Friend of Gilma Ramirez), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns), Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales & Bill Myles (Friends of Ellis Valentine), Dwight Perkins (Husband of Carolyn Perkins), Wallace Petit (Friend of Jacquelyn Temple), Richard Pyles (Grandfather of Zaria Pyles), Robert Reneau (Father of Norman Reneau), Edward Robinson (Brother of Jacquelyn Temple), Debra Robinson (Cousin of Cassandra Cousin), Marian Rodney (Cousin of Donna Ware), Gilver Sierra (Sister of Aura Sierra), Matthews Sims (Nephew of Denise Robinson), Millie Singleton (Grandmother of Jordan Singleton), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Larry Touchard (Husband of Cassandra Touchard), Mary Thomas (Sister of Cheryl Pyles), Wesley Thomas (Nephew of George Smith), Anyika Thompson (Grand-daughter of Jean De Berry), Marshall Troullier (Cousin of Donna Ware), Valerie Valentine (Niece of Ellis Valentine), Darlene Vaughn (Friend of Annette Lockett), Pamela Ward (Niece of Almeta Washington).

Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return.

CHILDREN (4-12) & YOUTH (13-17)

Altar Servers Needed for 10:30 am Mass: If you are 7+ and have made your communion, please contact Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J. or Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the church office (323) 292-0781 for more information. Altar Servers meet the third Saturday of the month at 11:30 am in the church.

Drum Ministry Members Needed: If you are Ages 4 & up (Adults are needed also) and interested in learning to drum, please come and join the practices. The drum ministry meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Bring your drums and shakers. No experience necessary; some

6 St. Brigid Church 05-27-12 instruments provided. For information, contact John Beatty @ (213)361-8057.

Jr. Ushers Needed: If you are 4+ and interested, please call Andrea @ 310-279-8145. Our membership is always open.

Sister Thea Bowman Music Academy: (Seeking to reach African American youth between the ages of 13 to 19 years old for a youth choir and liturgical dance group) meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12 pm at St. Bernadette School site – 3825 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. The primary objective of the academy is to utilize music a tool to teach through discipline

practices and prayerful performances with Christian values and Catholic Social Ministries. To join please call AACCFE at 323-777-2106.

CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection Certification Course: Please note that all ministry members must complete the Child Protection Certification Course (certification good for 4 years). The following dates are now available: Tuesday, June 5th from 6-9pm; Saturday, June 9th from 1-3pm & Sunday, June 10th from 1-3pm (Spanish); Please contact Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the rectory;

(323) 292-0781 to sign up. Our Lady of the Angels Region Fingerprint Schedule: All facilities operate 12:00 pm – 3:40 pm & 5:20 pm – 7:20 pm. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more dates on fingerprinting visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx Click on Fingerprint Schedule. Did you know? Bullying Is a Form of Abuse Did you know that bullying is a form of abuse, and therefore is forbidden in our Catholic schools? Bullying typically consists of direct behaviors, such as teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting, shoving and stealing. But it might also be indirect, such as spreading rumors that cause victims to be socially isolated through intentional exclusion. Cyber bullying, which involves the use of the Internet or mobile phones to send inappropriate messages and images to or about others, is also behavior that is not tolerated in our Catholic schools. If you suspect bullying of a child at school, please contact the school principal with your concerns. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650. Sabia Usted? Hostigamiento Es Una Forma De Abuso ¿Sabia usted que el hostigamiento (Bullying) es una forma de abuso, y por lo tanto esta prohibido en las escuelas católicas? El hostigamiento suele consistir en bromas pesadas, burlas, amenazas, golpes, empujones, y el robo. Pero también pude ser indirecta, como la difusión de rumores que causan a las victimas a ser socialmente aislados a través de ser excluidas socialmente. El acoso cibernético, que implica el uso de la Internet o los teléfonos celulares para enviar mensajes o imágenes inapropiadas de personas o a personas, también es un comportamiento que no se tolera en nuestras escuelas Católicas. Si usted sospecha que algún estudiante es victima de hostigamiento, inmediatamente comunique sus preocupaciones al director de la escuela. Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Asistencia al (213) 637-7650.

EDUCATION Holy Name of Jesus School invites St. Brigid families to contact them to schedule a student-led tour of their campus as they are now enrolling K-8 students for their 2012-2013 school year. Financial aid and scholarships

7 St. Brigid Church 05-27-12 are available to ensure that no child is turned away. Please call Julia Robinson Shimizu for more information @ (323)731-2255 or visit, www.holynameofjesus.edu.us.

Verbum Dei High School: Consider the educational alternative for boys that combine a college preparatory education with work experience and reduced tuition. Verbum Dei High School is the only private Catholic high school for boys in the Los Angeles area which offers a Corporate Work Study Program. This program not only exposes students to the real world corporate experience but also helps pay for a large portion of the costs for tuition. It is not too late to apply for the 2012-2013 school year. For more information and/or application forms contact the Admissions Office at (323) 564-5551 ext. 1000.

Earn your Nonprofit Sector Management Graduate Certificate at California State University, Northridge. Classes start August 2012. This 18-unit graduate certificate is designed for professionals who need to develop expertise in managing organizational change, developing budgets and financial management skills, developing and managing boards of directors, assessing community needs and strategic planning. Information sessions May 29th and June 26, 2012 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC), 244 S. San Pedro St., LA, CA 90012. To learn more contact Pat Lyon at: Patricia.Lyon@csun.edu or (818) 677-4607.

LMU CLASSES: Summer Course bulletin includes: 14 New online Certificate Programs, workforce Investment Act funded Programs, Continuing Education Courses; You can take advantage of online classes and some professional programs have been approved for financial assistance by the Intrastate Training Resources & Information Network; For more information please call 310-338-1971.

COMMUNITY NEWS

CAMP MARIASTELLA: Summer Camping Program for girls, located in Wrightwood, currently accepting applications for girls ages 7-15 and also recruiting young women ages 17 & up to work as counselors; and nurses to volunteer for one week with the program. For more information please call (818) 285-1555 or visit: www.campmariastella.com. Angel’s Flight of Catholic Charities is offering Family Counseling Services. There is no charge for the services. Please call (213) 413-2311 ext. 28 for more information. UNCF 30th Anniversary Los Angeles Walk for Education is June 2nd at Exposition Park. All are invited to participate in helping youth get the education they need. Registration begins at 7:00am; the Walk starts at 8:00am. Register at give.uncf.org/LA Walk or call 213-639-3800.

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"Stewardship as a way of life" What is "Church"? Spring is a time of renewal, growth and promise. We rejoice and

celebrate at Easter with the promise that we will live eternally with our God in Heaven. The

newness and beauty of spring is a reminder of the awesome power and to reflect upon

"church" and our personal responsibilities as members of the Body of Christ.

At the very heart of stewardship is recognizing our gifts from God. In our humanity, we often

forget why we are here, what God is calling us to do. We need to be reminded, through

prayer and relationship, that God is calling us to something greater than ourselves to carry out

the mission and ministry of His Son, Jesus Christ. St Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians,

illustrates this beautifully:

"...Live in a manner of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with

patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit

through the bond of peace: one body and one spirit, as you were also called to the one hope

of your call; One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism; One God and Father of all." (Eph. 4:1-6)

We are "One Body" in our universal church. We have a responsibility as good stewards to

reach beyond our own parish; to our diocese and to our brothers and sisters in Christ

throughout our nation and our world. We do this through our monetary gifts to the Diocesan

Services Appeal, to Catholic Relief Services and to various missions around the world. We also

reach out in stewardship through our prayers. We should never question what our individual

gifts can accomplish. Each and every gift is important. It is the unique contribution of each

individual that unites to build the Kingdom of God; our One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic

Church.

USHER DAY June 10th – 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Sunday, June 17th after all Masses