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 & 5:45-6:30 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. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jan. 26, 2014

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 WEEKMON. - Jan. 27: 7:00 am - Everett Redmond † 8:15 am - Mariano Buendia †TUE. - Jan. 28: 7:00 am - Julian Viray Family † 8:15 am - Oscar Fernando VillalobosWED. - Jan. 29: 7:00 am - Freddu Ulloa † 8:15 am - Dave Andrulinis & Barbara Mascarenas † THUR. Jan. 30: 7:00 am - Anne Marie Kazmer † 8:15 am - Marie Barese † FRI. - Jan. 31: 7:00 am - Konstantine & Cecilia R. Caunca 8:15 am - Dr. Felix Barte & FamilySAT. Feb.. 01: 8:00 am - Rolando Sunga † 4:30 pm - Al Manfredi † SUN. - Feb. 02: 7:00 am - Maria de la Luz Vargas † 8:30 am - Edna Coughenour † 9:00 am - Val Verde — Pro Populo 10:00 am- Belen Luna † 10:30 am- Diane O'Connor † 11:30 am- Remedios Gingco † 1:00 pm - Freddy Ulloa † 4:00 pm - Javier Preciado 5:30 pm - Raquel Abad †

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REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD Imagine a large group of travelers, lost in the midst of a dense forest on a starless black night. They cannot see the path; they cannot even see each other. Little by little they wander in different directions, trying desperately to find their way forward through the immense trees, all the while spreading further and further apart. Suddenly a bright white lantern shines from the edge of the forest. Their fear flees with the darkness. As they head toward the light they rejoin one another and rejoice to discover the one way out of the forest. The imagery of light in the darkness threads its way through the Sundays of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent. It reminds us that the Light of the World, whose dawning we celebrated during the Advent/Christmas season, is the same light of Christ whose flame will purify and enlighten us during Lent and enkindle the fire of the Holy Spirit in us during the fifty days of Easter. This week our first reading likens the salvation of the “District of the Gentiles” to light dispelling darkness, anguish, and gloom. Matthew’s Gospel characterizes Jesus as a light arising in “Galilee of the Gentiles,” beckoning the fishermen to join together in following him along the way. Paul exhorts us to remain united on the one way that follows the light of our one and only Lord, Jesus Christ.—Virginia StillwellCopyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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WORSHIP

HOLY WEEK CHOIRRehearsals for Holy Week Choir will begin soon on Thursday nights. All singers are welcome to participate in the Holy Week liturgies, including: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and/or Easter Sunday. Sing at all of them or those of your choice. Ed ArcherDirector of Music and Liturgy661-259-2723 ext. 675(email) ed@olphscv.org661-259-2276 ext. 675

- READINGS FOR THE WEEK - Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

- TODAY’S READINGS -First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people. (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3).

Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27).

Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17).

Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]).

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULESPLEASE VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE

www.OLPHSCV.org

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools WeekMonday: St. Angela MericiTuesday: St. Thomas AquinasFriday: St. John Bosco; Chinese New Year 4712Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

DIVISION It is a situation that plays itself out in more and less significant ways: Christians divided. A CYO basketball game between two neighboring parishes. Parents of the young players scream insults and threats at one another and assert their “superiority.” A Protestant and a Catholic church sit on adjoining properties. Each is vigilant about having parking violators removed from its own “private” parking lot. An old pastor retires but continues to reside at the parish. A new pastor arrives and quickly finds his faith “community” choosing sides against him. Saint Paul addresses similar disagreements in the early church at Corinth. He encourages the church there to make up their differences and to be united again in their belief and practice. Today’s first reading from Isaiah speaks of a people weighed down by the yoke of sin and darkness. Certainly the bickering and differences among us can be classified as such. The Gospel tells of the beginning ministry of Jesus. The Light has come, encouraging us to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PLEASE HELP THE HANDICAPPEDWe have many parishioners who are handicapped and it is very difficult for them to walk from the far parking lots to the church. Please do not park in the spaces next to the church on the east side in the spots that are designated for those with disabilities.

PRAYER FOR OUR NEW CHURCHOne thing we ask of you, Lord;

this we seek:To dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of our lives,Bring us together in prayer,

participation and belief.May the building of our new church

finds its origin in youand through you reach completion.

Amen.

CELEBRATE YOUR UNION AT THE WORLD MARRIAGE DAY MASS 2014

World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as head of the family, saluting the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life. Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, 60th (or more) Wedding Anniversaries are invited to WMD Mass for a special recognition and blessing by the Celebrant. The WMD Masses will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, February 9th, at 10:00 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Register ahead of time to receive a commemorative certificate and the opportunity to take a photo with Bishop Solis. Regis t ra t ion forms are on the Cathedra l webs i te : www.olacathedral.org or contact Shirley Manning at 213-680-5232 or at smanning@olacathedral.org.

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EDUCATION COMMUNITY

THE OLPH SCHOOL SCOOPThis month we will be celebrating Annual Catholic Schools week. This year’s theme is: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service. We will kick off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House TODAY, Sunday January 26, from 10:00 a.m. − 1:00 p.m. Please stop by the Parish Hall and take a guided tour of our campus and see what OLPH School has to offer. Applications will be available for fall 2014 enrollment. In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week students are collecting non-perishable food items for the Santa Clarita Food Panty. Our first grade alone has collected 421 cans in four days! The PTO is planning the annual Auction Dinner Dance on February 22. If anyone is interested in attending, please see us in the school office. They are also collecting items to be auctioned. If you have any items that you would like to donate to the school’s Auction Dinner Dance, please call the school at 259-1141.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONThe Religious Education Office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

SOUPER SUPPERS SERVING AGAIN!Come on by Friday January 31st for another "Souper Supper"! If you know someone who would appreciate some company during dinner and a warm complimentary winter meal, encourage or invite them to come to the parish hall anytime between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The soup supper will be delicious and the company will surely make them smile. Flyers to share with those you think might benefit are available at the Pastoral Center.

CALLING ALL BAKERS! Souper Supers Calls for Desserts!

There is a wonderful way to help with this new ministry. The Souper Supper team would very much appreciate desserts (cakes, cookies, brownies, etc.) to serve with the meals they are preparing and serving on January 31st and February 7th. Specifically, they are asking that dessert donations be brought to the Hall at 4:00 p.m. on those three Fridays. The kitchen will be open and the team setting up so simply drop by with your favorite baked good and you will have impacted and helped this ministry!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS RECongress is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. The four-day event is held at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center and is sponsored by the Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. Begun in 1968 as an "institute," RECongress is open to people of all vocations and different faiths. Youth Day (March 13, 2014) – Congress opens on Thursday with a day-long event for high school youth. This is an opportunity for students – not only from the Los Angeles Archdiocese but throughout California and the western states – to come together and share in Liturgy, workshops, entertainment and to experience the energy of a Youth Day Rally. Youth Day registration fee is $30 per person. Congress days (March 14-16) – The remaining three-day weekend is open to adults and young adults and offers more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, Liturgy in a variety of characters, theExhibit Hall and much more. Registration is $80. For registration or information on speakers, topics, entertainment and more please visit www.recongress.org

TAX LETTERS FOR 2013We would like to thank you for your generous contributions throughout the year. All donations totaling $250 or more for the year will receive a tax letter after all the data entry has been processed by January 31. Please allow time for our letter to arrive before your tax appointment. If you have questions, please contact Launa Craig at (661) 259-2276. Again, thank you sincerely and may God grant you abundant blessings in the New Year.

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS!We'd like to extend a special thank you to the individuals and local businesses who advertise in our bulletin each week. They, in turn need your support! So when you are in the community, make a point to patronize these OLPH friendly businesses. Tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin! It helps them and it helps OLPH. You can finds the ads each week on pages 10-11.

VIRTUS TRAININGThis Thursday, January 30, there will be a Virtus class for those who have not previously had the class. It will be held in Conference Room 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you wish to attend the class, you must call the Religious Education office at 259-4266 to register.

BLOOD DRIVE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Save the date to save a life. OLPH’s Health Ministry along with the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, February 16th. The bloodmobile will be here from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to take your life-saving donation, benefiting both Henry Mayo and Providence Holy Cross Hospitals. Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code OLPHN to make your priority appointment. Thank you!

STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY & EVANGELIZATION

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BRAND NEW YEAR - BRAND NEW BIBLE STUDY! “IN THE BEGINNING…”

If you have never come to Bible study before, now is a great time to join:

WHO: All adults interested in learning more about the Word of God - beginners to seasoned learners welcome

WHAT: Some very basic Bible info before we dive into the book of GENESISWHEN: 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 doorHOW 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 only through intellectual research but also in prayer and in the whole of your life as believers,” - Pope Francis.

CWO BAKE SALEThe ladies of CWO will be holding their first bake sale of the year on February 9th. They just love baking for all of you. Please stop by the garage area and enjoy the array of goodies they will prepare and be part of the many charitable causes they support such as: the ACCW Water for Life, the OLPH Capital Campaign, and Fr. Eckinaci's Mercy Girls High School in Okigwe, Nigeria.

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST TODAYMake plans to join the Knights of Columbus today, Sunday, for a delicious French toast breakfast in the hall from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. Stop by after Mass and let the Knights cook breakfast for your family.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCEOF SANTA CLARITA

“They” live in a trailer of approximately 300 square feet, no built in heat or air conditioning; electric service is by extension cord from a source outside and running water comes through an external garden hose. “They” pay $477 per month which includes electric service and water.

Their location is outside city limits at the fringe of our valley. “They” consist of father, mother and three minor children. The father was severely injured in a work related accident and will be unable to work again for some time. Because of their status, there is no worker’s compensation or disability. The children are US citizens and receive some support through the Department of Social Services. They are members of our Church and find ways to attend Sunday Mass whenever possible. This is one of the more extreme cases of families living in substandard conditions in our valley except for those living in tents. Poverty in our area is often not detectable. We find people living in poverty in all corners of Santa Clarita and surroundings. Many are working people who try their best to manage without outside help. Others who lost their jobs and have not found a new one or found one at significantly reduced income. And there are many with expired unemployment benefits and no other resources. Without help, many would end up among the homeless population. People feel for and are supportive of the homeless although we can hardly relate to them without personal experience. On the other hand, we don’t think about the importance of helping those still living under a roof but who need help. They are somewhat lost in the minds of our social services and charities as hardly any of them will help with rent assistance. St. Vincent de Paul focuses on these families who are in danger of eviction and homelessness. We visit every family who asks for assistance and investigate their situation and circumstances. We bring material help when necessary and spiritual guidance to those who have neglected their own religious beliefs. We do not proselytize but evangelize and help is not dependent on their religious beliefs.

“No act of charity is foreign to the Society”If you are able to help with a donation, please mail it to: Society

of St. Vincent de Paul,23936 Avenida Crescenta, Valencia, CA 91355.

All donations are tax-deductible. (#30-0543785)For pick-ups, please call 1-800-974-3571.

CALLING ALL ITALIANSOLPH is forming a new group and it is called “Italian Catholic Club of SCV”. Want to know something about Italian history? Want to taste some of that yum-yum Italian food? Well, you need to join us. Applications are now being accepted. For additional information, please call Anna Di Masi Riggs at 661-645-7877. Ciao!

SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

You're invited to a tri-parish separated, divorced, widowed social/support group. Join us at Our Lady of Perpetual Help NEW Pastoral Center, 23045 Lyons Avenue (enter Arcadia Street and park in rear of building) on Friday, February 7th, and Friday, February 21st, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Please note—the meeting DAY has changed until further notice. We participate in social activities and have common goals of supporting and helping our fellow Christian in time of transition and need. Call Dottie 259-9448 or Bob 255-1452 for more information. Thank you!

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULThe 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:Christopher MyrenGod, 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 Barbara ArasimRose-Marie AsmarEd BeneshRuth BerardinoPatricia BergerMaria BradyGinny CarterMiguel CastellanosRev. Salvador CoronaRichard DulmageMichelle F.Charles FigereTracy FritzJustin GarciaMagdalena GarridaMargaret GilmerRachel GottoPiedad HernandezPatricia IgnacioRyan KarlDebbie LongworthMary MihmFelipe Monserrat

Jessica MoonNancy MoonJane PoseyChristine OleaAngel OsoriaMichelle OsoriaBob PachecoBlanca Avelar PazJavier PreciadoSusan RileyMary RosenastEdmundo RubioReggie RuizJosofavalentin Díaz SantosRomeo SantosGloria SchwindlerAntonia SotoMercedes SuazoLeslie TepperBeverly TognettiMary TumiltyRichard TumiltyMary Ellen UlrichBasilio ZamoraEileen Zamora

THE GIFT OF GENEROSITYWe thank everyone who has supported Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions and look forward to the continued support of all of our members in the year ahead. 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 church office for more information.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSESFOR 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, February 28th, 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, p l ease ca l l t he Domin ican S i s t e r s a t 661-259-2276.

ANTELOPE VALLEY MAGNIFICATThe Antelope Valley Chapter will be holding their Magnificat Quarterly Prayer Breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th, at the Heleic Center, 43404 30th Street West, Lancaster 93536. The guest speaker will be Fr. George Reynolds, a popular speaker at the SCRC Conventions and frequent celebrant of healing Masses. Reservations must be postmarked by January 31st and admission is by advance registration only. Please mail reservations to Anne Trabold, 1767 West Avenue H-5, Lancaster, CA 93534. Your check for $26 payable to “Antelope Valley Magnificat” will confirm your reservation. To receive a flyer, or for other information, please call Rita at 661-943-6402.

RETIRE WITH THE FRANCISCAN SISTERSCome enjoy your golden years with the Franciscan Sisters at the Mother Gertrude Balcazar Home for Senior Citizens in San Fernando. This beautiful board and care facility offers many amenities including daily religious services. For information, please call 818-898-1546.

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.

COME JOIN THE LEGION OF MARYCome respond to the universal call to holiness and join us in apostolic works of the new Evangelization! We meet in classroom 8 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. For information, please call Monica at 661-295-5120.

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*PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS*

DID YOU KNOW?

There Are Safeguard Committees in Every ParishSafeguard the Children Committees have been established

in parishes throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese. A primary goal of these committees is to ensure that all children and youth experience safe environments in all parish activities and events. These committees also inform all parish personnel, committees, ministries and volunteers of the available

resources for educating their constituencies on all aspects of child and youth abuse and neglect. For more information, call the parish office or the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Program Office, 213-637-7227.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY PROGRAM

The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants. For information about the group, please contact Zee Dankworth at 661-360-8002 for location of class and to sign up, or NAMI SFV at 818-994-6747 or by email at mail@namisfc.org. More information is available on the NAMI website: www.namisfv.org

PAGINA OCHO Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario - 26 de enero de 2014

- LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA -Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20Jueves: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Sal 132 (131):1-5, 11-14; Mc 4:21-25Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41Domingo: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Hb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32]

El pasado 22 de enero nuestro país marcó el 41 º aniversario de Roe contra Wade, la decisión de la Corte Suprema que legalizó el aborto en todos los EE.UU. Desde esa trágica decisión, la vida de más de 55 millones de niños han perdido a un aborto, y muchos sufren esa pérdida - a menudo en silencio. Para la Iglesia, no hay distinción entre la defensa de la vida humana y la promoción de la dignidad de la persona humana.El Papa Benedicto XVI escribe en Caritas in Veritate . . . que "La Iglesia propone con fuerza esta relación entre la vida ética y la ética social, consciente de que "una sociedad no puede tener bases sólidas, por un lado, mientras afirma valores como la dignidad de la persona, la justicia y la paz, pero luego, por otro lado, actúa radicalmente contraria permitiendo o tolerando las más variadas formas en que la vida humana es devaluada y violada, especialmente cuando es débil y marginada. '"(n. 15).Como un regalo de Dios, toda vida humana es sagrada desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. La vida y la dignidad de cada persona deben ser respetadas y protegidas en todas las etapas y en cualquier condición. El derecho a la vida es el primero y más fundamental principio de los derechos humanos que lleva a los católicos a trabajar activamente por un mundo de mayor respeto por la vida humana y un mayor compromiso con la justicia y la paz.Los obispos se comprometieron a afirmar el valor intrínseco de la vida humana y la dignidad de todos los seres humanos de una forma que transforma la cultura mediante la implementación de "La Vida y la Dignidad de la Persona Humana" plan de prioridades.Para lograr este objetivo, el plan de prioridades incluye la educación continua, la oración, la política y las actividades de promoción para movilizar a la católica de la comunidad en temas de la vida, la justicia y la paz. De esta manera, la comunidad católica celebra el don de la vida humana y de los testigos de la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo.

¡Como católicos, sigamos unidos en oración por una “cultura de vida”!

El Ministerio Hispano de nuestra comunidad desea invitarte a que vengas, participes y te diviertas el 14 de Febrero en el Baile por el díaDEL AMOR Y LA AMISTAD.¡Tendremos un conjunto musical en vivo, venta de comida, rifas y muchas sorpresas más!Este Baile nos ayudará a continuar

apoyando la Construcción de Nuestra Iglesia.

Con Dios todo es Posible

DIVISIÓN Es una situación que se presenta con más o menos importancia: cristianos divididos. Un juego de baloncesto de la CYO pone a dos equipos de parroquias vecinas en oposición. Los padres de los jóvenes que juegan se insultan y lanzan amenazas unos a otros para mostrar su “superioridad”. Una iglesia protestante y una católica están en propiedades aledañas. Cada una está alerta para remover a los que se estacionan violando las señales “privadas” de dónde estacionar. Un pastor de avanzada edad se jubila y permanece como párroco emérito residente en su parroquia. Un nuevo párroco toma su lugar y muy pronto se entera de que su “comunidad” de fe no está de acuerdo con sus decisiones. San Pablo se enfrenta a desacuerdos similares que ocurrían en la iglesia joven de Corinto. Él los anima a que se pongan de acuerdo y a que vivan unidos en el mismo pensar y sentir. La primera lectura de hoy tomada del profeta Isaías habla de un pueblo agobiado por el peso del pecado y la oscuridad. Ciertamente las disputas y diferencias entre nosotros se pueden catalogar así. El Evangelio nos cuenta sobre el inicio del ministerio de Jesús. La luz ha llegado y nos anima a cambiar “nuestra vida y corazón porque está cerca el Reino de los Cielos”.Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PAGINA NUEVE 26 de enero de 2014

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

Durante este tiempo serán: 13 & 20 de Febrero

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

¿SABÍA USTED?Hay Comités de Seguridad en Cada Parroquia

El programa Protegiendo Los Niños ha establecido comités en todas las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. Una meta fundamental de estos comités, es asegurarse de que todos los niños y jóvenes experimenten ambientes seguros en

todas las actividades y eventos de la parroquia. Estos comités también informan a todo el personal de la parroquia, comités, ministerios y voluntarios, de los recursos disponibles para educar a sus constituyentes en todos los aspectos del abuso y

negligencia de niños y jóvenes. Para más información, llame a la oficina de la parroquia o a la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles al programa Protegiendo Los Niños al 213-637-7227.

LECTURAS DE HOYPrimera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los gentiles (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3).Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación (Salmo 27 [26]).Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que no haya divisiones entre ustedes (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17).Evangelio — Jesús les decía: “Cambien su vida y su corazón” (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONESDomingo: Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Semana de las Escuelas CatólicasLunes: Santa Ángela de MériciMartes: Santo Tomás de AquinoViernes: San Juan Bosco; Año nuevo lunar (chino) 4712Sábado: Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado

Invitamos a todas las parejas que ya cuentan con los sacramentos de iniciación Cristiana (Bautismo, Confirmación, Reconciliación y Comunión) y desean recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio, a que se registren para iniciar la preparación para las Bodas comunitarias, es decir en una sola Celebración Eucarística varias parejas reciben el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Regístrense, les prometemos que no se arrepentirán de tener esta formación con el equipo de Vida Familiar y parejas invitas.

Les recordamos a todos los servidores que el 29 de enero a las 7:00 p.m. retomamos nuestra reunión de formación de Cristología, los esperamos.

Invitamos a toda la comunidad a participar en la Adoración Nocturna. Este es un espacio para llevar el ritual propio de este movimiento eclesial y unirnos en una hora de oración ante Jesús Sacramentado.

Iniciamos el primer sábado de cada mes a las 9:00 p.m. con la Junta de Turno y después continuamos con la Exposición del Santísimo hasta las 5:00 a.m.

A todos los servidores del grupo de oración les recordamos que iniciaremos el curso intensivo de Cristología todos los viernes a las 7:30 p.m. con excepción del 14 de Febrero. Vengan no se arrepentirán de recibir esta formación. Estará apoyándonos en la formación de este curso el Sr. Oscar Villalobos.

Esta semana recordamos la memoria de san Juan Bosco conocido como “Don Bosco”. Es curioso el apelativo de “Don” ya que es un título para nobles señores. En siglos pasados era el título común para un sacerdote diocesano, mientras que el título hermano se reservaba para sacerdotes y hermanos religiosos. En la Iglesia católica existen dos clases de sacerdotes. Unos son diocesanos o seculares quienes dedican su vida a la diócesis a la que pertenecen. Estos sacerdotes hacen voto de celibato y obediencia al obispo local. El otro grupo de sacerdotes son los que pertenecen a órdenes religiosas. Ellos viven en comunidad y hacen votos de pobreza, celibato y obediencia a su comunidad. En muchas partes a todos los sacerdotes religiosos o diocesanos se les llama “padre”. Este título fue usado en la Primera Iglesia y durante la Edad Media para honrar a hombres santos, ya fueran laicos o sacerdotes. Se les llamaba “padres” sólo cuando habían llegado a mostrar, con una larga vida, que podían animar a los demás con su buen ejemplo. Todos los sacerdotes debían vivir de tal manera que merecieran el título de padre, sin desearlo directamente.—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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