St. Brigid/Sta. Brígida

Catholic Church Iglesia Católica

5214 South Western Avenue

Los Ángeles, CA 90062 (323)292-0781 Fax: (323)290-1254

Email: stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stbrigidchurch.com

PARISH STAFF

Pastor- Rev. Thomas Frank S.S.J.

Assistant Pastor-Rev. Kenneth Keke S.S.J.

Parish Manager- Mrs. Cheryl Pyles

Administrador de la Parroquia

Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson

Spanish Ministry/Ministerio en Español

Dn. Hernando Rodriguez

Religious Education Dir.-Mrs. Floy Hawkins

Director de Educación Religiosa

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa

Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 5 PM Ingles

Sunday/Domingo 7 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 – Sept-May

SACARAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Baptism/Bautisos 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 (rito de Iniciación 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 Mortuario. 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.

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Did you know?

Teach Kids to Protect Themselves at Home We consider our homes to be safe places for our children. But being home alone, especially during the summer months, can pose risks for children. Here are a few tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when you are not with them at home: Never answer the door if alone. Do not invite anyone in the house without the permission of a parent or babysitter. Don’t tell anyone on the phone that your parents are not home. Instead tell them that your parents can’t come to the phone, and take a message. For more tips, please visit www.kidsafe.com.

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Enseñe A Sus Hijos Como Protegerse en el Hogar Consideramos que nuestros hogares son lugares seguros para nuestros hijos. Pero estar solo en casa, especialmente durante los meses de verano, puede crear riesgos para los niños. Estos son algunos consejos para enseñar a los niños como mantenerse a salvo cuando los padres no están con ellos en casa: Nunca abran la puerta cuando estén solos. No inviten a nadie a entrar a la casa sin el permiso de sus padres o niñera. No le digan a nadie por teléfono que sus padres no están en casa. Mejor díganles que sus padres no pueden venir al teléfono, y dejar un mensaje. Para más consejos, visite la página web: www.kidsafe.com.

Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Aug 27th Vigil: Aug 28th Sunday: Jer 20:7-9, Rom 12:1-2, Mt 16:21-27 Aug 29th Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mk 6:17-29 Aug 30th Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk4:31-37 Aug 31st Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44 Aug 1st Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11 Aug 2nd Friday: Col 1:15-20; Lk 5:33-39 Aug 3rd Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday Readings: Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13: 8-10, Mt 18:15-20

MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 PM- Intentions for the Sick 7:00 AM- Intentions for the Celebrant 8:30 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 10:30 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM- Intentions for Mothers 8:15 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM- Intentions for Josephites 8:15 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 8:15 AM- Intentions for Celebrant 5:00 PM- Intentions for Sisters

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 Católica de Sta. Brígida, declaramos nuestra misión es conocer e imitar a Jesús. Proclamamos el Reino de Dios en esta comunidad, predicando y ensenado Las Buenas Nuevas y celebrando la Alabanza Católica Romana. Somos testigos de nuestra fe al demostrar servicio y compasión a todo aquel en necesidad. Como comunidad, le damos la bienvenida, honor y respeto a toda la gente, con énfasis 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. Brígida es una Iglesia participante activa en el Diaconato 16 de la Región de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, 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 Jesuitas desde 1979!

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THIS WEEK AT SBC -------------------------------------------------------------- Aug 28th – Sunday 10:00 am – Unity Mass & Reception Aug 29th – Monday 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer Grp. – Hall/R1 Aug 30th – Tuesday 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Bible – Room 1 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Bible – Room 5 Aug 31st – Wednesday 12:00 pm – Hot Meal for homeless - Hall 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Choir – Hall JOB FAIR: 9:00am to 5:00pm at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90044. Over 100 Employers will be hiring. For more information contact the Los Angeles District Office of Congresswoman Waters at (323) 757-8900 or go online to http:waters.house.gov and click on the “For the People Jobs Initiative H. Res 348” image. September 1st – Thursday 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir Rehearsal – Church 7:00 pm – LA LA Meeting – Hall 7:00 pm – Liturgy Committee Meeting – Room 7 September 2nd – Friday 7:00 pm – OA Meeting – Room 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Ministry – Hall 7:00 pm – Lectors Meeting – Room 1

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Please let us pray for the repose of the soul of Loretta Sosdian, Sister of Sister Marianna; may the peace which comes from the memories of love

shared, comfort her now and on the days to come.

ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS

September 3, 2011 Grand Marian Procession and votive mass

in honor of Our Lady of the Angeles

Commencing: 3:00pm at the La Placita (Queen of Angels Church) – 535 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. A parade leading through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Rosary 4:30 pm in the Cathedral Plaza. Procession into Cathedral Sanctuary 5:00pm. Votive mass 5:30 pm. Reception in Cathedral Plaza at 6:45 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SCRC/Southern California Renewal Communities FAMILY Weekend Praise-

One Body, One Spirit, Eph.4:4 September 2-4, 2011 at Anaheim Convention Center. Spend

time with Praise Ministry, Confession, Adoration, & Saturday Night Healing Mass. There is a children’s program, Saturday &

Sunday only. The program is geared to children K-5 & ages 5-11. The Teen

conference is also held that weekend (grades 6-12) also. There is a Young adult conference

for ages 18-39. For more information please call (818) 771-1361.

Transfiguration School would like to welcome children from SBC to be part of their 75 year legacy of educating youth in the community. For more information on how your child can be a part of such fine tradition, please contact Mrs. Mechele Yerima, Principal at (323) 292-3011; also visit www.transfigschool.com.

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STEWARDSHIP

Weekly Collection - (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance) 08-21ST Sunday Average Needed

$3,289 $ 7,000.00

SPIRITUALITY

Office of Ethnic Ministry

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Celebrates with Prayer, Songs and Cultural Expressions

The Annual “Celebration of Cultures” Mass

The Archdiocese will celebrate the vibrant and diverse Ethnic Communities of Los Angeles, at the annual Celebration of Cultures Mass on: Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

555 W. Temple Street

Los Angeles, California 90012

This year’s Mass theme is “Jesus - the Light of the World.” The Mass is a unique and colorful celebration, incorporating native songs and cultural expressions of various ethnic communities in their traditional attire. The Catholic Church recognizes cultural diversity as an important constitutive part of our society. Faithful from throughout the Archdiocese gather each year to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Los Angeles and to recognize the unique gifts each of our communities bring to our Local Church.

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.

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--Louie Arias, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, Delphine Jones, Maria Matias, Mary Ann Miller, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, Leonora Sandoval, Doris Simon, John Spath, Deacon Jack & Joan Turner (& Granddaughter Jasmine), Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery--Maria Jesus Ayala, Kathleen Brooks, Francis Hartsook-Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Eleanor Eastman, Mary Edwards, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez Sr., Dyllis Godoy, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Herbert LeGrange Joseph Lanoix, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Charles Mays, Mary Ann Miller, Sarah Mays, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Leonora Sandoval, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Beverly Zuniga.

5 St. Brigid Church 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 08-28-2011 Family of Parishioners— Suzette Alba (Daughter of Doris Simon) Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Jacey Bristow, Melvin Franklin,& Lloyd Grant (Grandson, Brother-in-Laws of Donna Bristow), James Bertrand (Father of Cheryl Pyles), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Angela David (Niece of Judith Campbell), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings & Christopher Hughes(Friends of Jacquelyn Temple,) Yvonne Godoy (Daughter of Dyllis Godoy), Hewlett Hodge (Father of Pat Sanders), John Isaacs (Relative 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 /Sister of late Irby Ravard),Brandi Johnson (Grandaughter - Ceclia Johnson), Sharon Johnson (Former member), Helena Jones (Sister-In-Law of Annette Lockett), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Brooke Lancaster (relative of Donna Bristow), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Carolene 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), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales (Friend of Elis Valentine), 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), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Larry Touchard (Husband of Cassandra Touchard), Mary Thomas (Sister of Cheryl Pyles), 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), Thomas Ward (relative of Almeta Washington), Kelly Morgan Williams (Granddaughter of Maudell Williams). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return.

YOUNG ADULTS (18-39) & Adults (40 +)

Southern California Catholic School Reunion Committee 1St Annual Catholic School Reunion: This reunion is for individuals that attended catholic schools in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas. They are extending an invitation to the classmates from 1960 thru 1989. There is currently a hotel contract obligation and time is a major factor in determining how many will attend. Please contact Joyce Ford @ 310-889-4503 as soon as possible. The reunion is October 22, 2011 at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles, CA. The cost is $50.00 per person. Dinner choices are chicken, salmon or vegetarian. Payments can be mailed to Joyce Ford: P.O. Box 1247 Hawthorne, CA 90250 or you can pay online with paypal- www.paypal.com : account: joyceford2@yahoo.com. The catholic school reunion committee is a group of individuals who attended various catholic schools. The committee is a non-profit or for-profit organization. Its’ main objective is to reunite classmates for spirit-filled, and social engagement and entertainment. All time and services are voluntary. Fundraising efforts are solely for the purpose of paying for the reunion event. For more information contact the reunion committee.

CHILDREN (4-12) & YOUTH (13-17) Altar Servers Needed: If you are 7+ and have made your communion, please contact Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J. at the church office (323) 292-0781 for more information. Altar Servers meet the third Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The Ministry of Altar Servers at St. Brigid is in great need of new Altar Server Robes. We would like to thank all who are willing to step forward with a donation of any amount. For information contact: Father Keke

at the Rectory, Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos, or Gilma Ramirez. Thanks to all who contributed so far. God Bless You! Drum Ministry Members Needed: If you are 4+ and interested in learning to drum, please come and join the practices. The drum ministry meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of the

6 St. Brigid Church 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 08-28-2011 month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your drums and shakers. No experience necessary; some instruments provided. For information, contact the rectory.

Jr. Ushers Needed: If you are 4+ and interested, please call Andrea @ 310-279-8145. Our membership is always open. The only qualification needed to be a Jr. Usher is to be a Christian willing to stand at the door for Jesus and help us during mass.

CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection Certification Course & Fingerprinting: Please note that

anyone who deals directly with young people under the age of 18 must complete the Child Protection Certification Course. Most of our St. Brigid Parishioners who have been certified in the past must be re-certified. Fingerprinting thru the Archdiocese

is a mandatory requirement. We ask all who are in Ministry to get certified. OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS REGION Fingerprint Schedule: For fingerprinting: All facilities operate 12:00pm – 3:40pm & 5:20pm-7:20pm. Please call to schedule an appointment. Friday, September 9th, 2011 - Precious Blood – 435 S. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (213)389-8439 Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 – St. Monica – 725 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA (310)566-1586 For more dates on fingerprinting visit: www.la-archdiocese.org Click on Child Protection section.

EDUCATION

Our Lady of Loretto – All Girls High School: Is accepting application for the 2011 – 2012 school year through mid-August. Classes begin on August 17th. We are located on Pico Blvd., near Normandie, and offer very reasonable tuition rates. Call for more information (323) 737-0012.

COMMUNITY NEWS

TRIBUTE TO MY SISTERS (THE PLAY): On Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College-1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Show times 1PM & 5PM. The play brings light to breast cancer awareness and early detection. Allensworth Scat to Rap Concert Fundraiser- On September 10, 2011: This fundraiser helps support Emancipated Youth in Foster Care. Celebrating the origins, history and importance of Music and African rhythms – This unique event that will be held in Allensworth- the Historical Black Township. Music from Be-bop, Doo-wop to Hip-hop and from Scat to Rap. Tickets $15.00/ Bus Transportation $30.00 total=$45.00. For transportation & tickets call, 323-293-9845 or 323-292-5214. Visit http://doo-wop2hiphop.com.

7 St. Brigid Church 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 08-28-2011 From the Pastor’s Desk…. The Word of God- Discipleship is coming to knowing Jesus Christ, and just as we join him in the resurrection and the promise of salvation, Jesus reminds Peter and us that life is still threatened by sin. Because of sin, there are still struggles to overcome; personal, family, church, education, society and government. To be a witness we transform those struggles into acts of redemption in union with the Lord Jesus and we in turn are transformed into his witnesses of love and mercy in good times and bad times. Thus, if you wish to follow Him, take up your cross, deny yourself, open yourself to fully embrace both His cross and resurrection. The result is that we are changed into His image and the world is changed into His Kingdom of Love, Justice, Mercy and Peace. May God be great in us!

This Sunday we welcome our guests and visitors on this special weekend, especially Bishop Edward Clark DD, the Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles and our Regional Bishop for Our Lady of the Angels Region. Welcome Bishop Clark !!!

NEXT Saturday!!! September 3rd is the Birthday of the City of Los Angeles, and the Roman Catholic Church is celebrating at the Cathedral. See “This Week at St. Brigid” for full details. Happy Birthday Los Angeles! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE TIME TO CONSIDER BEING A MEMBER OF THE PARISH COUNCIL. Inquiry Forms are available in this bulletin. Please turn them in. As always, we will have the Parish Council Workshop after the 10:30 AM Mass on three Sundays in late September and Early October. All parishioners are invited to participate and learn more about this special ministry. Those interested in becoming a Parish Council Member will be able to express their interest to Fr. Caesar after the sessions and He will appoint the three vacancies.

SO FR. FRANK, WHEN DO YOU LEAVE? I will be leaving August 31st. You will be able to reach me in the future at:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1600 Morris Rd SE,

Washington, DC 20020. 202-678-4999

AND WHEN IS FR. CAESAR COMING?

He is driving from Baltimore and after delivering stuff for Fr. John Harfmann SSJ, and Fr. Edward Chiffriller, SSJ in Louisiana, is scheduled to arrive on around September 1st or 2nd. Pray for the safe travels of us all. May God Bless the next few years of Mission & Ministry!