MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), 4:00 pm Youth, 5:30 pm (Spanish) Val Verde Mission: 9:00 am (Spanish) and Castaic Mission: 10:30 am (English) Monday-Friday: 7:00 am and 8:15 amSaturday: 8:00 am Novena & Mass 4:30 pm

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 8:45-10:00 am & 3:30-4:15 pm

PASTORAL CENTER OFFICE HOURS 23045 LYONS AVENUEMonday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

THE CLERGY

ADMINISTRATORPRO TEMPORE: Rev. Albert Avenido ASSOCIATE: Rev. Raymond Marquez, Rev. Pio Antonio Yllana

PERMANENT DEACON: Rev. Mr. Dick Karl

WE OFFER LOVE, PRAYER, HOPE. Fourth Sunday of Lent - Mar. 30, 2014

He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.” - John 9:11

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastoral Center 259-2276 Fax # 259-1873 Email olph@olphscv.org Website www.olphscv.org Office Hours (Daily) 8:30AM - 5PM (Saturday) 10AM - 4:30PM (Sunday) 8:30AM - 3PM

OLPH School 259-1141 Fax# 259-8254Mrs. Sharon Krahl principal@olphsc.orgPrincipal

Office of Religious Education 259-4266 Fax # 259-2084Dana Couso dana@olphscv.orgDirector of Religious Ed.Teresa Romero teresa@olphscv.orgSpanish Coordinator 259-9616Cheryl McClure cheryl@olphscv.orgConfirmation Coordinator 288-1073

Spanish Pastoral Ministry 259-2276 ext. 663Sister Olivia Gutierrez, O.P. sorolivia@olphscv.org

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

MON. - Mar. 31: 7:00 am - Cipriano De Jesus † 8:15 am - Felipe Carreon † TUE. - Apr. 1: 7:00 am - Edward Hanna † 8:15 am - Cletus Crawford †WED. - Apr. 2: 7:00 am - Nora Lee Owens 8:15 am - Doug MaxeyTHUR. Apr. 3: 7:00 am - Lilibeth Bahian † 8:15 am - Anthony Tumasone † FRI. - Apr. 4: 7:00 am - Alex Zuniga † 8:15 am - Richard Keen †SAT. Apr. 5: 8:00 am - No Mass 4:30 pm - Benedict Padua †SUN. - Apr. 6: 7:00 am - Beata Arce † 8:30 am - Richard Keen † 9:00 am - Val Verde — Pro Populo 10:00 am - Natividad Guerrero Ibarra † 10:30 am - Castaic — Pro Populo 11:30 am - Romeo U. Sales † 1:00 pm - Julia Ramirez and Estela Canuto † 4:00 pm - Anthony Tumasone † 5:30 pm - Jaime Carrillo †

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INTENTIONS & CONTACT

EASTER 2014CONFESSIONS

Every Saturday 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.Penance Service Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.

HOLY WEEKPASSION (PALM) SUNDAY — April 13

Regular Sunday services.Blessing and distribution of Palms at all Sunday Masses.

MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAYMasses 7:00 and 8:15 a.m.

HOLY THURSDAY — April 17The Mass of the Lord’s Supper

6:00 p.m. in English and 8:00 p.m. in SpanishGOOD FRIDAY — April 18

The Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord,Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion

12:00 and 2:00 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in SpanishHOLY SATURDAY — April 19

Easter Vigil Liturgy (Bilingual) 7:00 p.m.Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation will be

conferred during the liturgy.EASTER SUNDAY — April 20

Masses in English:Church…....7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.Hall & Conference Center…………..8:45 & 10:15 a.m.Castaic…………………….……………...….10:30 a.m.Masses in Spanish: Church……..…….1:00 & 5:30 p.m.

Val Verde……….………...9:00 a.m.Facilities on Easter fill to capacity early.

Mass will begin as each facility is filled to capacity.

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR CONFIRMATIONThe Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at OLPH next Saturday, April 5th. This will create some changes in our church schedule. We will not have Stations of the Cross this Friday, April 4th, due to the Confirmation rehearsal. There will be no 8:00 a.m. Mass and no morning confessions next Saturday, April 5th.

PENANCE SERVICESOur parish will have our Lenten Penance Service on Tuesday, April 8th, at 7:00 p.m. If you are not able to attend that evening, you are invited to visit one of our neighboring parishes for their Penance Services. St. Kateri Church will hold their Penance Service on Wednesday, April 9th, and St. Clare Church will hold theirs on Thursday, April 10th, at 7:00 p.m.

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WORSHIP & LITURGY

An Invitation...

Ed ArcherDirector of Music and Liturgy(email) ed@olphscv.org or 661-259-2276 ext. 675

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULESPLEASE VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE

www.OLPHSCV.org

STATIONS OF THE CROSSEveryone is invited to join the OLPH School students for the Stations of the Cross in the church at 2:00 p.m. on Mondays. We also have Stations of the Cross with Benediction in the church on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in English and at 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. This Friday, April 4th, we will not have Stations so our Confirmation students can practice in the church to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation the following day.

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD As witnesses come forward to testify in a court of law they are asked, “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” They must respond, “I do” before the court will hear what they have to say. Everyone expects, however, that their testimony will be colored by whether they are hostile or friendly toward the defendant. In today’s Gospel account the woman at the well must have expected Jesus to be hostile toward her. As a Samaritan woman and a sinner, she was considered unclean by the Jews. No wonder she seems afraid and defensive in her answers to Jesus. Yet Jesus tells her the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. She tells Jesus the truth, too, but it is only a partial truth, the truth that she is willing to admit to herself and to this stranger. When he responds by speaking the whole truth about her past, why doesn’t she harden her heart and protest his rudeness, or simply take her bucket and go? It must be the love beneath his testimony that allows her to hear and accept the truth about who she is and who Jesus is. Then, perhaps for the first time in her life, she is free to testify the whole truth to everyone she meets. Only love can break through the defenses that we erect to hide the truth from ourselves and others. Only love can reveal the truth about a God who responds to our thirsts and ignores our fear and faithlessness. Only love can account for the fact that “while we were still sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).—Virginia StillwellCopyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCYEveryone is invited to join in the celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 27th, with Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the church and fellowship afterward in the hall. Please bring your family and friends to the nine-day novena in preparation for the Feast. The novena will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall each night starting on Good Friday, April 18th, through Saturday, April 26th. On Easter Sunday the novena will be held in the church from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information please contact Pete & Vi Aquino (661) 607-5591, Sara Dulmage (661) 259-2652.

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EDUCATION COMMUNITYTHE OLPH SCHOOL SCOOP

OLPH School will once again be offering the summer academy June 30 ― July 11 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is open to students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade and also to incoming Kinders. The fee is $160 and that includes $40 registration fee which is non-refundable. For more information, please contact Mr. Ernie Patino at mr.patino.olph@gmail.com The 14th Annual OLPH School Golf Tournament will be on May 14th at the Robinson Ranch Golf Course. For more information, to register, or to donate, please call Scott Burdett at 818-606-8336. The fee of $160 per golfer includes the entry fee, use of golf cart, tee gift package, duffle bag, golf shirt, cap, use of the driving range, box lunch, on-course beverages and dinner. In addition, there are m a n y s p o n s o r s h i p s a v a i l a b l e .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONOpen registration for new families will begin on Monday, June 2nd, during our regular office hours. The Religious Education Office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

GET HOOKED ON ST. CLARE’S FISH FRIES!St. Clare’s 36th Annual Lenten Fish Fries will be held Fridays – April 4th and 11th.Dinner is served from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.Menu: Beer Battered Alaskan Cod, Rice Pilaf or French Fries, Coleslaw, Rolls, Coffee, Tea or Milk.

The price is $9.00 for a 2-piece dinner, $10.00 for a 3-piece dinner. Take out is available.All proceeds benefit local charities and families in need.St. Clare is located at 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country.

Fine food, fun, fellowship and fish stories found here!

661-252-3353 or http://www.st-clare.org

LITTLE CHURCH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONOur Little Church Program is already gearing up for an incredible 2014 – 2015 school year and we want to make sure EVERYONE is aware of this wonderful children’s ministry program here at OLPH! Please know that without the support of parent volunteers to teach the classes, we cannot offer our program, so please consider volunteering so we can keep our program available.All currently enrolled children in the Little Church program can register now. The registration forms are in the Religious Education Office. In addition, the form can be emailed to you; all you need to do is send a request to OLPH.LittleChurch@gmail.com.

All new children to the Little Church program can register in April and May. There will be an informational day listed in the bulletin in the coming weeks. The office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registration will be open for the month of June. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact Kelly Zancanaro at 661-645-4268 for more information and/or I can email you the registration materials.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATIONRegistration for incoming Level 1 students will be held on Monday, April 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Registration for incoming Level 2 students will be held on Tuesday, April 29th, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Students registering for Level 1 must bring their Baptism and First Holy Communion certificates.

R.C.I.A.THE BROWN ROBES AND THE SCRUTINIES

On Sunday, March 9th, our Catechumens went to the Cathedral for the Rite of Election with Archbishop Gomez. They will now be called the "Elect" instead of "Catechumens". Our Elect are preparing for Baptism. They will wear the brown robes during the weeks of Lent. The brown robes are a visual to set the unbaptized apart from the baptized community. The brown robe symbolizes original sin which we are all born into as we enter the world. The brown robe of sin will be exchanged for the white robe of sanctifying grace in Baptism at the Easter Vigil Mass. On the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent, the Elect will celebrate the Scrutinies. Each Scrutiny is a Rite of Exorcism. The Scrutinies are for self-searching and repentance. Their purpose is to heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the Elect. They also bring out and strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good. The Scrutinies deliver the Elect from the power of sin and protect them against temptation, giving them strength in Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life. Please keep our Elect: Ileanna Aguilar, Jose Chavez, Brittany Dean, David Partis, Vanessa Soria and Judy Wang, as well as all of our R.C.I.A. Candidates, in your prayers as they journey toward Easter and the celebration of all their Sacraments during the Easter season.

SAVE THE DATEANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY DINNER

SATURDAY, MAY 10, AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE HALLThe ladies of CWO (Catholic Women's Organization) invite you once again to this popular fun-filled event. Dinner includes appetizers, drinks, and dessert. Entertainment is free. Tickets are $5 for moms; $10 for adult guests and $5 for children 12 and under. Let's unite together in celebrating our dear mothers. Come one, come all and have a great time. Tickets will be on sale after Mass starting next weekend. For any questions, please reach out to Aurora Bertulfo at 661-291-6265 or Maria Cancio at 661-219-5531.

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

LENTEN PRAYER FOR THE DROUGHT

During the Season of Lent the Cathol ic Bishops of California invite all to exercise restraint in the use of water as an expression of solidarity with those whose livelihood and welfare are at risk due to extreme drought conditions. Lent is a holy, penitential s e a s o n i n t h e C h u r c h ’s liturgical year, reflecting the forty days Jesus spent in the desert in fasting and prayer. In this time we unite ourselves with the Lord in the struggle to overcome the power of sin. We do so with prayer, fasting, abstinence, as well as other penitential sacrifices, and charitable works. This year, Californians are in an actual desert as an historic drought looms over us. We are starkly reminded in the time of drought of our dependence on the Creator. As the economic and health impact of the drought grows, those with limited resources will be the first to suffer. Wise conservation practices will mitigate those effects. They also serve as concrete acts of solidarity giving life and hope to other fellow Californians. During this Lent, we pray that God opens the heavens and lets His mercy rain down upon our fields and mountains.

BIBLE STUDY!“THE JOURNEY CONTINUES”

Even if you did not come to the first series in our study of Genesis, you are welcome to join us any time in the series:

WHO: All adults interested in learning more about the Word of God - beginners to seasoned learners welcomeWHAT: The second series in our study of Genesis, chapters 12 through 23 and it’s not too late to join. WHEN: Tuesdays from 7:30 ― 9:00 p.m. with Connie Viner OR Thursdays from 9:30 ― 11:00 a.m. with Dana Couso WHERE: Big meeting room in the Pastoral Center; park in the rear and enter through the back door

HOW MUCH: $10 to cover the cost of your book; attendance is freeWHY: To grow in your understanding of the Bible, to share in fellowship and to nurture your relationship with God

For more info and to register call Connie Viner at 253-1001 or Dana Couso at 259-4266.

“May the Virgin Mary, our model of docility and obedience to the Word of God, teach you to recognize fully the inexhaustible riches of Sacred Scripture, not on ly through in te l lec tua l research but also in prayer and in the whole of your life as believers,” - Pope Francis.

THE GIFT OF GENEROSITYWe thank everyone who continues to support Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish with their time, talent and financial contributions. If you need a convenient way to make

regular offerings, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving options. Visit us at www.olphscv.org or contact the c h u r c h o f f i c e f o r m o r e information.

STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY & EVANGELIZATION

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** PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES **FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS

Are you expecting a baby? Have you thought about planning your baby’s Baptism? Have you any children you want baptized?

The next Pre-Baptism class will be on:Friday, April 25th, in the Pastoral Center.

Pre-Baptism Classes are usually offered on the 4th Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please stop by the parish office to obtain the necessary forms that are required for each person attending the class. Two months notice is requested for Baptism. You must have the yellow Baptismal Registration form stamped with the parish seal for admission to the Sacrament of Baptism. Baptisms are scheduled by appointment only. For further information, please call the parish office at 259-2276.For information concerning Baptism in Spanish, please call the Dominican Sisters at 661-259-2276.

FINANCIAL UPDATECollection on the First Sunday of Lent was:

$19,474.00

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

HELP JESUS IN DISGUISE“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt. 25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through your support with today’s Collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous. Special envelopes are available in the pews.

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULL MINISTRY & COMMUNITYThe names of ill parishioners requesting prayers will be listed in the bulletin for one month. If you would like a name to be included for the following month, please call the parish office, 259-2276, by the last Monday of the month. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless a phone call is received by the last Monday of the month.FOR THE SICK:

Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul. Amen.

FOR THE DECEASED:Frank Ryan and Alex Zuniga.God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people, hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Carol AdamsPeter and Rosie Ambrose Michael ArevaloEdelmira ArnalloCruz ArreguinRose-Marie AsmarEd BeneshRuth BerardinoPatricia BergerTed BergstromMia BlancoMaria BradyGinny CarterMiguel CastellanosDebra CollinsRichard DulmageMichelle F.

Charles FigereChuck FugereJustin GarciaReynaldo GarciaMagdalena GarridaCarmen GonzalezRachel GottoBrenda HernandezRyan KarlDebbie LongworthRogelio MejiaMary MihmShirley MillerFelipe MonserratAdele NatividadAudrey O’BrienChristine OleaBob Pacheco

Blanca Avelar PazJavier PreciadoAlfredo Reyes, Jr.Susan RileyZeny RodrigoMary RosenastReggie RuizAlma Leticia SaladoGloria SchwindlerAntonia SotoAnna TaveraMary TumiltyRichard TumiltyMary Ellen UlrichBasilio ZamoraEileen Zamora

DIVORCED, WIDOWED,SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP

You’re invited to a meeting of the tri-parish Separated, Divorced, Widowed, Social/Support Group. The next meeting will be from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd, in the Pastoral Center. There will be only one meeting in April. We participate in social activities and have the common goals of supporting and helping our fellow Christians in time of transition and need. Please call Bob at 255-1452 or Dottie at 259-9448 for more information.

MAGNIFICAT LUNCHEONA Ministry to Catholic Women Prayer Meal

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 a.m.Odyssey Restaurant, Granada Hills

Once plagued by extreme shyness and debilitating allergies that threatened her life, Kathy MacInnis, International Coordinator of Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women will be visiting from Orlando, Florida to share her story of miraculous healing and the unknowable, amazing path God has in store for us all. Bring a friend. Mail “Magnificat” check for $26 by April 14 to Magnificat, 17836 Oakrock Court, Granada Hills, CA 91344. After deadline $30. Questions? Please call Teri Thompson at 805-527-3745. For on-line reservations visit www.magnificatsfv.org

RETREAT There will be a retreat for those experiencing infertility, miscarriage or stillbirth:

Saturday, May 24th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.St. Therese Catholic Church

510 N. El Molino St., Alhambra, CACost: $40 per couple*

(*Cost includes meals for the day. If cost is an issue please contact Katrina Crow.)

For more information or to register for the retreat, please call Katrina Crow: 626-292-1906; Katrina.fcp@gmail.com

ITALIANS UNITE!Here’s your chance to be part of a new group, the Italian Catholic Club of SCV, which is just forming. We will be meeting at OLPH on the second Friday of each month beginning in June. Come help us celebrate our Italian heritage, food, and fun. Applications are now being accepted. For additional information, please call Anna Di Masi Riggs at 661-645-7877. Ciao!

HEALING MINISTRY OF ANNULMENTHave you, a friend, or a loved one suffered the pain of a broken marriage? Our Healing Ministry of Annulment team is here to answer any questions about annulment and offer a community of support through this journey to healing. For more information, please contact Stacy Geere at 661-253-3529 or Deacon Dick at 661-259-2276.

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*PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS*

Eucharistic Ministers:Sue Colle & Charlotte Kacmar olphem@aol.com

DID YOU KNOW?HOW OLD DOES A CHILD NEED TO BE

IN ORDER TO STAY ALONE? Do not assume that when your child understands what you are saying, he is ready to walk out the door by himself. Besides the fact that many states have laws against leaving children of certain ages alone (for example, younger than 12), experts say children should not be left by themselves until they are capable of fighting off an abductor or handling a crisis situation. Experts also say children do not have the mental maturity to cross busy streets by themselves until they are about 10 or 12 years old. Finally, parents who are certain their young children would never walk away with a stranger will be shocked to learn that studies show they probably will. Stay alert and vigilant, even if you believe your child is aware of possible dangers from others. For particular help, call 213-637-7650.

BUSY THIS LENT? BUT YOU STILL WANT TO MAKE TIME FOR GOD THIS LENT?

If so, join us for the completely online program, “Making Time…A Busy Person’s Retreat” sponsored by the San Fernando Pastoral Region Office of Evangelization. Join us online this Lent for our ‘Busy Person’s Retreat’ which will include reflecting on scripture and the writings of Fr. Ronald Rolheiser. There are short weekly reflections for you to take in at your own pace, plan about 30 to 60 minutes per week. To join the retreat please email kayharter@sfpr.org.

PAGINA OCHO Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma- 30 de marzo de 2014

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

¿SABÍA USTED?¿QUÉ EDAD DEBE TENER UN NIÑO PARA

PERMANECER SOLO?No asuma que cuando su niño entiende lo que usted está diciendo, él está listo para salir fuera de la casa solo. Además del hecho de que muchos estados tienen leyes en contra de dejar los niños de ciertas edades solos (por lo regular los menores de 12 años), los expertos dicen que los niños no deben ser dejados solos hasta que son capaces de luchar contra un raptor o de poder manejar una situación de crisis. Los expertos también dicen que los niños no tienen la madurez mental para cruzar las calles por sí mismos hasta que tienen 10 o 12 años. Finalmente, los padres que creen que sus niños nunca se irían con un extraño serán sorprendidos al enterarse que estudios demuestran que sus niños probablemente sí lo harían y por su propia voluntad. Manténgase alerta y vigilante, aun cuando usted crea que sus hijos reconocen los peligros causados por otros. Para obtener ayuda en particular, llame a la oficina arquidiocesana del Ministerio de Ayuda a Víctimas, 213-637-7650.

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]).

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Hoy recordamos el nacimiento de uno de nuestros propios héroes: César Estrada Chávez, quien nació en Arizona en 1927 y falleció en Los Ángeles, California en 1993. El racismo y la injusticia de su tiempo, obligaron a él y su familia a salir de su natal Arizona, pues sus padres perdieron sus tierras a causa de unos malhechores. En 1938 el destino lo llevó a Los Ángeles, al barrio “Sal, si puedes”. Con la ayuda de Dolores Huerta y otras personas, en 1962 fundó el movimiento sindical de campesinos que daría a luz a United Farm Workers para protestar por las injusticias que nuestro pueblo sufría en los viñedos, situación que bien puede describirse como barbarie. Muchos se unieron a la “huelga” y al boicoteo de uvas bajo la bandera roja del águila azteca y el estandarte de Guadalupe. De esta manera, con símbolos de nuestro origen indígena y religioso, César nos enseñó que “Sí se puede” salir adelante. En dos ocasiones, en 1972 y en 1988 respectivamente, debido a que algunos compañeros del movimiento querían incurrir en la violencia para salir adelante, César hizo un ayuno de 24 y 36 días respectivamente. De esta manera exhortó una vez más a todo el movimiento de que sólo mediante el trabajo, la fe y el sacrificio se pueden lograr las cosas. ¡Sí se puede!—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

NUEVA VISIÓN Jesús proclamó que él vino al mundo para que los ciegos vean, y los que ven queden ciegos. ¡Algo difícil de aceptar! Pero seguramente deberá significar que Jesús quería cambiar radicalmente nuestra manera de ver las cosas. Jesús vino a cambiar nuestra perspectiva. Cuando el profeta Samuel salió a seleccionar un nuevo rey, escogió a un joven que tenía las apariencias de rey. Pero Dios le dijo que no juzgara por las apariencias. Dios le dijo a Samuel, y a nosotros hoy, que cambiemos nuestra perspectiva y miremos a las cosas y a las personas de manera diferente. Somos como los efesios, a quien Pablo pidió que vivieran como hijos de la luz. Con la luz de la fe, tenemos una nueva manera de ver las cosas y se nos pide que llevemos esa nueva visión al mundo a nuestro alrededor. Esta es una gran vocación, una llamada a despertar a la gente a lo que realmente es importante.Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONESDomingo: Cuarto Domingo de CuaresmaMartes: Día de los inocentesMiércoles: San Francisco de PaulaViernes: San Isidoro; Primer viernes; AbstinenciaSábado: San Vicente Ferrer; Primer sábado

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

PAGINA NUEVE 30 de marzo de 2014

Las pláticas pre bautismales constan de dos días de preparación, ahora nuestros días serán variables.

Durante este tiempo serán:10 & 24 de Abril

en Salón Conferencias #1, 7:00 p.m.

No contamos con cuidado de niños por lo que te pedimos busques con anticipación

quien lo pueda hacer en tu casa.Los bautismos son cada primero y segundo Sábado del mes.

Para mayor información habla a: Oficina del Ministerio Hispano 661-259-2276.

PLATICAS PREBAUTISMALES RETIRO DE CONFIRMACIÓN DE 2º AÑOLes recordamos a todos los jóvenes candidatos de Confirmación de 2º año que el sábado 29 y domingo 30 son los dos días de retiro OBLIGATORIO, recuerden traer la cruz que se les entregó en el primer retiro.A toda la comunidad les pedimos oración por estos jóvenes que estarán en un espacio de encuentro con ellos mismos y con el Jesucristo.

BODAS COMUNITARIASLes recordamos que cada domingo de 6:30 a 9:00 p.m. tendremos la formación para las bodas comunitarias, por favor no faltes. Si ya tienes todos los sacramentos de iniciación y aun deseas registrarte para las bodas comunitarias esta es la última semana para hacerlo.

AVISO IMPORTANTEPara todos los que estuvieron participando en las diferentes comisiones dentro de los equipos que la Campaña Capital realizó, les pedimos que estén al pendiente porque muy pronto se volverán a reunir, pero ahora con nuestro nuevo Párroco.

AVISO IMPORTANTEPARA LOS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES

Les recordamos a todos los grupos de nuestra parroquia que los días 24 al 27 de Marzo no habrá reuniones de adultos, ya que estamos en la semana de Misión Cuaresmal es necesario que todos asistan.

JÓVENES DE CONFIRMACIÓN DE 2º AÑOFelicidades por haber concluido hoy el proceso de formación con su retiro de dos días. Deseamos que Cristo siga tocando su corazón y los esperamos en nuestra comunidad para el servicio.

CONFESIONES PARA CANDIDATOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y PRIMERA COMUNIÓN DE

JÓVENES Y ADULTOS (RICA)Este lunes 31 de marzo serán las confesiones a las 4:30 p.m. solamente los jóvenes y adultos que recibirán el día 5 de abril los sacramentos. Padrinos y familiares tendrán que asistir ir a confesarse a otro lugar.

NO HABRA VIACRUCIS VIERNES 04Les recordamos que este viernes 4 de Marzo no tendremos viacrucis ya que serán los ensayos para las Confirmaciones, pueden venir a rezarlo durante el día.

BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA COMUNIDADA TODOS LOS GUERREROS Y GUERRERAS

DEL SEÑOREl ministerio hispano les da la bienvenida a todos los hombres y mujeres que durante el domingo pasado y este se han dado la oportunidad de tener un encuentro personal con el Señor. Cristo, tu Iglesia doméstica y tu comunidad parroquial te invitamos a continuar construyendo el Reino de Dios.

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

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