Pastor: Fr. Sang Tran

Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Thomas M. Acton

Permanent Deacon: Deacon Matthew Van P. Nguyen

Parish Secretary: Ricardo Mata (310) 323-0030

School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino (310) 327-9133

Filipino Community: Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944

Crecimiento en la Fe: Julio Pérez (310) 916-5001

Vietnamese Community: Hung Duc Tran (310) 676-1864

Guadalupanos guadalupanos@MariaReginaGardena.net

Folklorico folklorico@MariaReginaGardena,net

MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street • Gardena, CA 90249 Tel: (310) 323 0030 •Fax: (310) 323-8081

E-Mail: office@mariareginagardena.net ♦ Website www.MariaReginaGardena.net

MASS SCHEDULE

English: Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Holy Days: 7:00 a.m., 10:00 A.M. & 7:00 p.m.

Spanish: Domingo (Sunday): 12 noon / Medio Dia

Viernes (Friday) Oracion: 6:30 p.m. Crecimiento en la Fe

Vietnamese: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Group: After morning mass on Saturday

Confessions: Saturday 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment

Baptism: 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays (English and Spanish), Every 2nd Saturday after 7:00 p.m. Mass (Vietnamese).

Baptism Class is required for Parents & Godparents. Any questions call the rectory.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Six months in advance. Call the rectory for information.

Sacramento de Matrimonio: Llamar a la oficina seis meses antes minimo para hacer una cita con el padre.

Quinceañera: For more information, please call the Rectory.

Quinceañeras: Nececitan ser Miembros de la Parroquia y nececitan estar en el programa de confirmacion.

Adoration: 1st Friday / 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hora Santa: Primer Martes del mes 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime please call for a priest

Sacramento de los enfermos: Cualquier momento favor de llamar a la oficina para un Sacerdote www.MariaReginaGardena.net

S e p t e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 3 2 2 n d S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

Si esta interesado en tener su intencion de misa en el boletin parroquial por favor visite nuestra officina parroquial

If you would like a mass intention included in the bulletin please come and visit the office.

Mass Intentions & Schedule

Saturday: August 31, 2013 7:00 AM Vocations 5:30 PM Rev. Roger T. Caesar SSJ

Sunday: September 1, 2013 8:00 AM Mercedes Gallegos (†) 10:00 AM Cynthia Meadoux (†) 12:00 Noon Fidelino Del Cid (†)

Monday: September 2, 2013 7:00 AM Labor Day Tuesday: September 3, 2013 7:00 AM Henrietta Udense & Family Wednesday: September 4, 2013 7:00 AM Maria Magarita (†) Thursday: September 5, 2013 7:00 AM All Souls (†) Friday: September 6, 2013 7:00 AM Maria Lieu (†) Saturday: September 7, 2013 7:00 AM Vocations 5:30 PM Laureana De Guzman

www.MariaReginaGardena.net. For all parish information and if you like to make your weekly donation you

can do it on the webpage

Thank you for your support. Weekend Collections

Sunday Collection for August 24 & 25 $ 6,039.00 Second Collection Maryknoll $ 2,818.00

Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church Gracias por su generosidad a su Iglesia de Maria Regina

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HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST OR ESTATE PLANNING? You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church, 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA. 90249 Word of Thanks

Dear brothers and sisters, Maria Regina Church community is a home where family gathers to help, support and care for one another. Last Sunday, August 25, 2013, the celebration of our Parish Fiesta was a great success. May this joyful day nourish our parish family community and unite us ever more closely as the people of God. As we enjoyed this time together, let us thank God for the blessings we have received and the blessings we have been. Please continue to build up the body of Christ with your prayers, your sacrifices, your work, and your dedication to all God’s people. Please continue passing on this beautiful culture to new generations. Thanks to our communities: Sri-Lanka, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nigeria, African American, Maria Regina School for the food, fellowship, fun, music, singers, dancers, emcee, DJ, to our sponsors, to all those who volunteered, to all members of the Pastoral Council for their time and dedication in planning our Annual Fiesta in reality. We pray that our parish will continue to flourish, grow stronger, and yield to a rich harvest in unity and eternity. May we all receive the continued protection of our Blessed Mother, Maria Regina. Fr. Sang Tran ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Queridos hermanos y hermanas,

La comunidad de Maria Regina es un hogar donde la familia se reúne para ayudar, el apoyo y el cuidado de los otros.

El Domingo pasado fue la celebración de nuestra Fiesta Parroquial fue un gran éxito. Que este día de júbilo alimentar nuestra comunidad familia parroquial y nos une cada vez más estrechamente como el pueblo de Dios.

Mientras disfrutamos de este tiempo juntos, demos gracias a Dios por las bendiciones que hemos recibido y las bendiciones que hemos estado. Por favor continúe la edificación del cuerpo de Cristo con sus oraciones, sus sacrificios, su trabajo y su dedicación al pueblo de Dios. Por favor, continúe pasando en esta hermosa cultura a las nuevas generaciones.

Gracias a nuestras comunidades: Sri-Lanka, Filipinas, Vietnam, Nigeria, afroamericanos, Maria Regina School por la comida, el compañerismo, la diversión, la música, los cantantes, bailarines, maestro de ceremonias, DJ, a nuestros patrocinadores, a todos aquellos que se ofrecieron como voluntarios, a todos los miembros del Consejo Pastoral por su tiempo y dedicación en la planificación de nuestra Fiesta anual en la realidad. Oramos para que nuestra parroquia seguirá floreciendo, creciendo más fuerte y ceder el paso a una rica cosecha en la unidad y eternidad. Que todos podamos recibir la protección continue de nuestra Santísima Madre, María Regina. Fr. Sang Tran

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Lecturas de la Semana

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

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Ministerios de la Parroquia

Rosarios: Martes a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia Adoration: Every first Friday on the month at 7:00 pm in the Church Hora Santa: Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia Familias Unidas: Victor & Arely Arevalo Todos los Miercoles 7pm en el Salon 6 Grupo de Oracion: “Crecimiento en la Fe” Julio Pérez (310) 916-5001 Vienes 7pm Salon Parroquial Lector’s Danita Mallett; Minitros de la palabra Ushers/ Ujieres Eucharistic Miniters: (Eng) Dolly Pascual ; (310) 679-6350 Minitros de la Eucaristia Altar Servers Martha Craft Communion to the Sick: Lorna Arceo: (310) 345-4637 Religious Education: Saturdays Mornings (September to June) Ramon Nunez (Español) Yolanda Marquez (English) Youth Confirmation Program: Ricardo Mata & Anna Garalde Monday Night 6:30pm to 8:30pm Hall (September to June)

Building On Our Foundation

TIME TO BUILD the Second Column: We are in the process of

getting the second column ready to be build in the Gathering area. This takes time as we are proofing all the

bricks before they get printed. Please be patient and continue to purchase your own brick.

Nuestros cimientos

Momento de construir el Segundo Colum : Nos estamos preparando para construir la segunda columna. Durante este tiempo estamos viendo que todo las inscripciones esten bien. Por favor tengan paciencia durante este processo.

If you or someone you know is suffering form the effects of abortion, help is available at 866-272-2435

Si tu or sabe de alguien que esta suffriendo efectos de aborcion, hay ayuda udstedes pueden comunicarser al 562-237-3050

ADULT FAITH R.C.I.A

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

If you 18 yrs. or over, or know someone, that has not received any (or all) of the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, 1st Communion or Confirmation

or even would like to renew and strengthen your faith. Please contact Fr. Sang in the Office 310-323-

0030

FORMACION DE ADULTOS R.I.C.A

Si usted es de 18 o mayor , o sabe de alguien que no ha recibido cualquiera (o todos) de los Sacramentos

de Iniciación; Bautismo, primera Comunión o la Confirmación o solamente quisiera renovar su

formacion de fe. Contacte por favor Pdr. Sang en la oficina 310-323-0030

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Maria Regina parish is a diverse community of believers called to be God’s people. We build a community of faith and support one another to reach out to all in need with our time, talents and treasure. We are committed to our parish goals of evangelization, community building and Christian stewardship.

Registrations Information for Sacraments All Religious Education Programs are based in a Two

Year Program

Las Clases son los Sabados 8:30am-10:00am

Catesismo Español Solamente Grados de 1-6 Las regristraciones empesaran en Los Domingo en el mes de Julio 14 hasta Agosto 18 depues de la misa de 12pm, Cuota de Registracion sera $75.00, Por favor de traer una copia del certificado de bautismo para la registracion es necesaria traerla.

Classes are on Saturday 10:45 to 12:45

English Catechesis ONLY For grades 1– 8 Please call the office to see when the next registrations will be. During the Registration you will need the original Baptismal Certificate and Registration fee is $75.00

Classes are on Mondays twice a month 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Confirmation Program English only For Teenagers ages 14-17 or at least be in the 9th grade we are taking registrations in the Parish office from 9am to 5pm. During the Registration you need to present the Original Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate and Registration fee is $75.00

KERMES Crecimiento en la Fe los invita a su Gran Kermes Anual el Sabado 14 de Septiembre de las 2:00pm a las 11pm. Estaran con nosotros los Cadetes de linares. Tendremos Folkloricos, Comida tipicas, juegos y mucha sorpresas mas. Vengan y apollenos ese dia.

Dear Community of Maria Regina, I want to thank you for being such a welcoming community and for the opportunity to share the mission works and story of Maryknoll Lay Missioners with you last weekend. Your warm welcome and generous support was greatly appreciated. If you are interested in knowing more about laity in mission and our organization or becoming missioner, please go to www.mklm.org. Thank you again and please keep our missioners in your prayers. In mission, Cecilia Espinoza, Maryknoll Lay Missioner

Centering Prayer: An Introduction and An Experience Herb Kaighan

Saturday, September 28 1:00pm to 5:00pm Is Prayer and Meditation important to you? Do you have a Prayer and Meditation practice? Are you confused about Prayer, Meditation and Contemplation; what they are and how to do them. Would you like to learn about them through experience of them? Centering Prayer combines the best of all these practices of conscious contact with the “Mystery”. Come learn & experience this way of improving your relationship with God and fostering your spiritual life. Cost: $45 ($40 if paid in full by September 20) Mary & Joseph Retreat Center , 5300 Crest Road , Rancho Palos Verdes , 90275. ~Call Irma Manley at (310) 377-4867 Ext. 234 for reservations or general information.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday September 2nd in observation of Labor Day. La oficina estara Cerrada el lunes 2 de Septiembre en observacion de dia del Trabajo.

Tendremos Hora Santa este Martes 3 de Septiembre a las 7:30 en la Iglesia. Vengan y tomen un momento con Dios. Tendremos oraciones para las vocaciones sacerdotales.

We will have Adoration this Friday at 7pm in the Church. Come and spend some time with GOD.

For all those interested in becoming an Altar Server, there will be a New Altar Server Class on Saturday, September 14th, 2013 at 11am. Class will be held in Maria Regina Church. For more information, or to sign up, please leave a message for Mrs. Craft at 310-515-5208.

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