Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Parish Center Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday By appointment only

Confessions Saturday 8:30 am & 3:30 pm Weekdays 30 minutes before Mass time or by appointment

TWNETIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 14, 2016

8:00 am 12:10 pm

8:00 am & 5:00 pm 8:00 am,10:00 am & 5:00 pm

12 Noon

Mass Times Monday, Wednesday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday Saturday Sunday Sunday (Spanish)

Latin Mass Second & Fifth Sunday of the month 1:30pm

Reflection

Today’s readings can be difficult to understand, and there have been various interpretations. The Gos-pel today begins with a speech of Jesus in which he defines the nature of the message that he was bringing. “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” The symbol of fire has many mean-ings and so it easy to see how it could be interpreted in many ways. In the Old Testament, fire was often seen as judgment, and so, many conservatives interpret this as Jesus saying that he will bring judgment on the earth, and with the sound of the second half of the statement, that judgment will probably not be good. But I think other interpretations fit in better with the overall pattern of Jesus’ thought as we have been reading him. Fire is also the symbol of the Holy Spirit. If you remem-ber, the Spirit came down in the form of tongues of fire on the apostles. The Spirit, as we have seen is the gift of God to us which keeps God alive in us after Jesus’ ascension. But, to get the Spirit to us, Jesus has to go through his death and resurrection. Could that be why he says: how I wish it were already kindled”? I think so. Then, surprisingly for many of us, Jesus says: “Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!” And he goes on to describe how even families will be divided because of him. This is so difficult because most of us, I think, as-sociate Jesus with peace. If we look at the whole con-text of the Jesus movement, we will see that Jesus coming and his message did divide families. He was not accepted by everyone – far from it, and those that did accept his message and became followers were often ostracized by their families. Even Jesus’ own family had difficulties with what he was doing. A good lesson to take from today’s readings. We all have our troubles. Being human means having trou-bles, having ups and downs. How we react to those troubles is different for each of us, but from the readings today, we need to know first, that we are not alone - that Jesus suffered along with us… to the death – that his baptism of fire was like ours many times.

He understands, he knows. He asks only that you put your faith in him, that you love him, and that you spread that loves to others. And if you do, you will be, in Paul’s words, running “with perseverance the race that is set before us.” And while this may not diminish the pits and cisterns in our lives, it will give us the strength to go on and know we are not alone in that suffering. And what a wonderful God it is who gives us the Good News that God understand us and has suffered the same pits in life as we, because God has lived our human life through Jesus. This then is the wonderful, peace provoking Good News that the Gospel leaves us with today!

St. Anthony Church 215 Lomita St., El Segundo CA 90245

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Safeguarding the Children: Joan Viena (213) 637-7227 Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650

Archdiocesan Vocation Director: Rev. Stephen Davoren (213) 637-7755

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, August 14th 8:30 am Last Religious Education Summer Session - Rm 2 1:00 pm Traditional Latin Mass

Monday, August 15th - ASSUMPTION OF MARY Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open Not a Holy Day of Obligation in 2016 7:00 pm Bible Study - Parish Center

Tuesday, August 16th Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open 11:35 Confessions 12:10 pm Mid-day Mass 1:00 pm Catholic Movie - Parish Center 6:30 pm Legion of Mary - Parish Center

Wednesday, August 17th Parish Office and Adoration Chapel Open

Thursday, August 18th Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open 11:35 am Confessions 12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass 6:30 pm Holy Hour for Priests - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Center 7:30 pm Grupo Hispano - Church

Friday, August 19th Adoration Chapel & Parish Center Closed 7:30 am Confession - Church

Saturday, August 20th Confessions after the 8am Mass and at 3:30 pm 10:00 am & 12:00pm Baptism (Spanish) - church 11:00 am Choir Rehearsal - Parish Center Confirmation Interviews - by appointment only - Center

Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria (ext. 441)

Priest in residence: Rev. Joseph Kennedy (ext.212)

Director of Religious Education:

Mr. Timothy K. Rodrick, O.P. (ext. 444)

Youth Minister:

Pastoral Council Chairperson: Ricky Labayen (310) 416-1477

Finance Council Chairperson: David Bohline

School: Sylvia Kawjaree, Principal (310) 322-4218 (ext. 110)

Preschool: Rose Aguayo, Director (ext. 329)

Business Manager : Abner Espanola (ext. 442)

Secretary: Elizabeth Swenson (ext. 440)

Office Assistant: Mary Baum & Gemma Flores (ext. 440)

Maintenance: George Cadena (ext. 440)

School Secretary: Gabby Cetl (ext. 111)

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Jesus endured the cross, de-spising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.

-Hebrews 12:2

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Thanks to Marie Gutierrez, Cecilia Hernandez, Marian & Norm Goyette, Howard Fausto, Jim Swenson and all the volunteers who donate their time for the Annual Rummage Sale. Thanks to everyone who participate.

Parish Calendar of Events

A note to all Parish ministries or groups, organizations, and individuals who wish to hold any activity, rent or schedule an event in our Parish property, including the Church, Outside of the Church, School, Parish Center and Parish Hall: First, please contact Elizabeth Swenson, our parish secretary to check on the availabil-ity of the site. Any activity must be approved by our pas-tor before scheduled on our Parish Master Calendar. To schedule an event, please call Elizabeth at our par-ish office at (310) 322-4392 Ext. 440

Assumption of Mary

This year, the Solemnity of the As-sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation. The 1983 Code of Canon Law also states that the conference of Bish-ops (usually the bishops of a particu-lar country of a region) can suppress or transfer the observance of these days, after approval from the Ap-ostolic See (i.e. the Vatican). Several years ago the National Conference of Catholic Bishops determined that the holy days of Mary, the Mother of God (Jan. 1), the Assumption (Aug. 15) and All Saints (Nov. 1) would not be observed with the obli-gation of participating in Mass whenever they would be a Saturday or a Monday. This decision was approved by the Vatican.

Please Pray Soledad Barba, Philip Berretta, Rosalinda Banzon, Tom Blum, Mary Baum, Ellen Brandlin, Shirley Caldwell, Teresa Calderon, Eva Canales, Lois Chavez, Valerie Carpio, Jemima Carter, Teresita Clemente, Dylan and Dorothy Doukakis, Betty Domschot, Rosie Dunne, Juan Antonio Duran, Barbara Ernest, Howard & Cora Fausto, Julie Fish, Rose Garcia, Rose Gibilterra, John Goodreau, Joe & Don Guzman, Townsend Hale, Margaret Hoff, Dorothy Hoover, Debbie Kloman, Margaret Kriens, John Kozlowski, Michalina Kubek, Ed Lewis, Alice Lipinski, Ken Lockwood, Rosalina & Pedro Martinez, Majella McIntyre, Cecil McAllister, Michelle McManus, Shirley Merrill, Carolyn Neustrom, Ben Ramos, Josefina Rigalva, Baby Rose, Juan Sanchez, John Snyder, Anne Schu-man, Kenneth Steffan, Maralyn Swenson, Keith Storm, Jack Stewart, Eva Lily Valdez, Elena Victoria, Elizabeth Webster, Christopher Wheeler, Pennye Wilder, Christie Wood, Nik Woods.

SATURDAY August 13 8:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm Kelly Mugford (PI)

SUNDAY August 14 8:00 am St. Anthony School 10:00 am Nina Cagleastro (D) 12:00 pm For all Parishioners 5:00 pm Mary Stanford (D)

MONDAY August 15 8:00 am Mary Baum (PI)

TUESDAY August 16 12:10 pm Holy Souls in Purgatory

WEDNESDAY August 17 8:00 am Joseph Stewart (D) and Blanche Heroux (D)

THURSDAY August 18 12:10 pm Mary Ann Dahl (D) Jose Luis Estrada (D)

FRIDAY August 19 8:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory

SATURDAY August 20 8:00 am Bernard & Peter Maduko (D) 5:00 pm Kenneth Steffan (PI)

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NEWS FROM ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL

St. Anthony School is now enrolling students for grades K – 8th for the upcoming 2016-17 School Year! Applications are available in the school office.

Our Kindergarten Readiness Program will be of-fered once again! Information and enrollment forms are available in the school office.

Tuition rate for parishioners is offer! For more information please contact us at (310) 322-4218. Ext 111

Classes for 2016-17 School year begin on Monday, August 22nd 2016

St. Anthony Church Mission Statement: We the St. Anthony community, blessed with diversity in culture and traditions, unite ourselves to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We commit ourselves to live out the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ through prayer, service, and actions.

St. Anthony Preschool

Part time and full time programs for children 2 ½ - 5 years. Children must be potty trained to start. Applica-tion forms are now available for the 2016-2017 school year at our offices or for more information please call Ms. Rose Aguayo, Director at (310) 322-4392 Ext 329 or (424) 277-1702.

News from the Office of Religious Education Religious Education Registration

Our registration for our Religious Educa-tion Program for continuing and new stu-dents: Pre-school - 8th grade for the next year 2016-2017 will close on August 15th. After August 15th, you maybe placed on a waiting list according to the number of students currently registered. Please stop by the Parish Center to pick up a registration form. Regis-tration fee for the program is $85.00. Classes will be-gin with Orientation for both parents and students on Sunday, September 11th at 8:30am in the Parish Hall.

Please Remember Josefina Franco, Jesus Flores, Donald LaCaze, Elsa De Belen, and Juanita Bloomquist. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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Ongoing CASE Collection

St. Anthony Church continue its an ongo-ing CASE Drive. At this time, CASE is helping 30 families who reside in El Se-gundo. Items needed in their food pan-try during lent include: canned meat foods (chicken and tuna), canned soups,

spaghetti sauce, pasta, canned fruits, cake mix, cookie mix, fruit juices, toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, tissues/Kleenex, and cleaning supplies, dish soaps, laundry detergent, Comet, Lysol, etc....Bins for your donated items can be found at the entrance of the Church. Thank you in advance for your help and commitment to the families in our community.

News from the Office of Respect Life

Pregnancy Help Center “In time when I was scared and confused, you made me feel cared about. I don’t know what I would have done without you. This child is such a blessing.”

Pregnancy Help Center (310) 787-4357 - 24-hour help line

RCIA/Adult Formation

If you desire to be baptized in the Catholic Faith join us every Thursday at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. RCIA is a two year program for anyone over 18 years old who has not been baptized and would like to be bap-tized. Our program is also opened to any adult who has not yet received First Holy Communion or Confirmation or if you would just like more information on your faith. For information or to register, please call Tim Rodrick, OP at the parish office.

Come and celebrate the Festival of God’s Mercy

Divine Mercy Fair O’Grady Hall - Parking lot

Sunday, October 9th 2016 9am - 6:30 pm

Come and join us for an all day celebration. Live music, international food, games prizes, beer garden and much more. Raffle: 1st Prize: 1 year subscription Direct TV system valued at $2,000, 2nd Prize: $1000 cash prize and 3rd Prize: 48” LED smart TV.

Raffle tickets on sale now for $1.00

Pilgrimage Fundraising Trip to New Mexico Help us to fill up a bus

October 2-6 2016 Join Fr. Robert Victoria in a spiritual journey to New Mexico, Chimayo, Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Sedona. We will drive thru Barstow and stop at Route 66 in Wil-

liams and continue our trip to Flagstaff where we will spend the night. Our first stop will be Chi-mayo Shrine also called “Lourdes in America”. We will have mass at 5:00pm and visit the Santo Nino Chapel. The next

day we will enjoy a city tour of Santa Fe and explore the city’s rich past, visit the Loreto Chapel and the “Miraculous Spiral stair-case” built by a mysterious carpenter believed to be St. Joseph. On the fourth day we will drive to the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, the last day we will take a 45 min trip to Se-dona. Tour price is $550/person de-posit of $50 is required upon reserva-tion and the balance due on September 1st 2016. Call Tessie at 323-255-2925 for more info.

Summer Religious Education Classes

Our last session for our Summer Religious Education Classes will be today, Sunday, August 14th. We would like to extend our special thanks to Ms. Maria Garcia and Ms. Maria Gaetano for leading our Summer RE sessions. Thank you for your leadership, service and dedication to the children of our parish community.

Confirmation Sessions

Our Confirmation Sessions are almost full. Please com-plete the Registration form on our website at

stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com

We have only 6 spots remaining, afterwards we will be taking names for a waiting list. Confirmation Session will begin with Orientation for both parents and candi-dates on Sunday, September 11th at 11:30am in the Hall.

Safeguard the Children Did You Know?

Road to priesthood involves a rigorous formation process Seminary formation involves much more than academic study. Prior to ordination, a candidate for priesthood goes through a lengthy evaluation period, including an internship during which he lives in a rectory and works with priests, staff and parishioners. During this time, the candidate is evalu-ated as to his suitability to be a priest. No one is or-dained unless the staff of St. John’s Seminary, includ-ing the lay faculty and formation advisers, concludes that the candidate has attained an emotional, psycho-logical and sexual maturity appropriate for his age and for the celibate life of a priest. For more information, please visit www.lavocations.org or call the Office for Vocations at (213) 637-7248.

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Mensaje para Reflexionar La Parroquia de San Antonio Nuestra Misión:

Nosotros, la comunidad de San Antonio, bendecidos con diversidad en cultura y tradiciones, nos unimos a la presencia real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía. Nos comprometemos a vivir y enseñar la palabra de nuestro señor Jesucristo por medio de nuestra oración, servicio y acciones.

Noticias de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa

Padres de Familia,

El formulario de Matricula para el año 2016-17 se encuentra a disposición en el centro parroquial en horas de oficina o en la entrada de la Iglesia. El ultimo dia de matricula para las clases de catecismo es el Lunes 15 de Agosto. Nuestras clases empiezan el Domingo, 11 de Septiembre. Si necesita mas información llámenos al (310) 322-4392 Ext. 440

Confirmación Nuestro Programa de confirmación para jóvenes es un programa de preparación de dos años que ayuda a los jóvenes a desarrollarse como Católicos responsables y maduros, listos para vivir su fe en este mundo. Nues-tras matriculas para el próximo año ya empezaron. Por favor diríjase a nuestra pagina web:

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Solo tenemos 6 espacios para jóvenes en el grupo de Confirmación. Después de completar nuestro cupo, los jóvenes interesados estarán en una lista de espera.

Uno de mis maestros en teología nos enseñó que cuando hacemos un acto de caridad o de bondad hacia otros, los santos en el cielo, quienes son nuestros her-manos y hermanas y han perfeccionado la vida santa hacen una “onda” como cuando un jugador anota una “carrera” en el campo de béisbol. Pienso que esto es lo que el autor de la carta a los Hebreos se refería en la segunda lectura de este Domingo cuando escribió es-tas palabras: Como nosotros estamos rodeados por una grandiosa nube de testigos que han demostrado su fe, dejemos a un lado todo lo que nos estorba y el pecado que nos enreda, y corramos con fortaleza la carrera que tenemos por delante, fijando nuestra mira-da en Jesús, pues de El procede nuestra fe y El es quien la perfecciona. Los santos son como la muchedumbre en el esta-dio mirando los jugadores que corren la carrera. Noso-tros somos esos atletas y la carrera que realizamos no es una competencia sino una “larga carrera” de fe. Es un consuelo cuando oímos y recordamos que nunca estamos solos en nuestra lucha y esfuerzo para realizar la apropiada elección y tomar una buena decisión. To-do ejército celestial nos alienta e interceden por noso-tros para que un día así como ellos terminemos nuestra carrera victoriosamente y nos unamos con ellos en la felicidad eterna celestial. Esto es, lo que significa cuan-do rezamos cada domingo en la misa nuestro credo específicamente cuando decimos – creo en la comu-nión de los santos. Cuando nos sentimos tristes y cansados, cuando sentimos solos, o cuando nos sentimos rechazados o deprimidos debemos recordar los santos que están muy presentes en nuestras vidas. Los santos que nos cuidan y que rezan todo el día y noche para que noso-tros ganemos nuestra verdadera “carrera” hacia el cie-lo, nuestro verdadero hogar.

Que Dios los bendiga, Padre Robert

Salvaguardar los Niños ¿SABIA USTED? Camino Hacia el Sacerdocio Implica Un Proceso de Formación Rigurosa Formación en el seminario implica mu-cho más que los estudios académicos. Antes de la ordenación, el candidato al sacerdocio debe pasar a través de un largo proceso de evaluación, incluyendo un internado en el que vive en la rectoría y trabaja con sacerdotes, empleados y feli-greses de la parroquia. Durante este tiempo, el candi-dato es evaluado en cuanto a su competitividad para ser un sacerdote. No es ordenado sin que el personal del Seminario de St. John, incluyendo el personal laico y los asesores de formación, lleguen a la conclusión de que el candidato haya alcanzado una madurez emocio-nal, psicológica y sexual apropiada para su edad, y para la vida de celibato de un sacerdote. Para más in-formación visite la página de Internet www.la-archdiocese.org y oprima el botón de “Vocaciones”. Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Asistencia al (213) 637-7650.