N ow, after Lent and Easter and the feast following Easter, we are back into "Ordinary Time"--the time of "numbered weeks." This is the "season of the Holy Spirit," and rather than name each one, they simply bear ordinal numbers, hence "ordinary time." If you can remember back to February, when we broke off for Lent, you will know that the A-Cycle Readings of Ordinary Time (the readings for 2014) are an examination of what it means to be "God's Servant in the world." So today, as we look at "servanthood" in God's name, we are confronted with the meek leader who rides not a steed with a chariot, but a donkey, and who carries no sword or bow, but instead, proclaims: "Peace to the nations!" And the Gospel begs us to come to the Meek and Humble One, Whose yoke is easy, and burden light (for there is no "baggage" of ancient resentments, and no agenda for demanding everyone be alike), Who in teaching humility imparts "rest for our souls." This week calls us to a place of gentleness as we walk through our lives. Maybe the reading knows something we don't know! Maybe it senses that we will be in places of challenge to our ego this week, and that we will need this guidance. May we tread lightly on the earth, this week. -Fr. Bill Axe D espués de la Cuaresma y la Pascua, estamos de regreso a las semanas numeradas: “el Tiempo Ordinario.” Éste es el tiempo del Espíritu Santo y en vez de darle nombre a cada domingo, se le dan números consecutivos, por eso “tiempo ordinario.” Si se pueden recordar en febrero cuando empezamos la Cuaresma, las lecturas del año 2014, el Ciclo A, es un examen de conciencia de cómo nos va como “servidores de Dios en el mundo.” Entonces al ver la “servitud” en el nombre de Dios, estamos en frente con el líder quien no monta un carruaje con caballos, sino un burro, quien no carga espada ni lazo, sino que proclama, “¡Paz a todas las naciones!”El Evangelio nos pide a que vengamos con Aquel quien es Manso y Humilde, su yugo es fácil y su carga ligera, pues no tiene remordimientos ni exigencias. Nos enseña humildad y pide que “descansen las almas.” Al examinar nuestras vidas esta semana, busquemos a un lugar de tranquilidad. ¡A lo mejor la lectura sabe algo que no sabemos! A lo mejor estaremos en un lugar que confronta nuestro ego, y que necesitaremos su guía. Caminemos humildemente en la tierra. - Padre Bill Axe WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY St Agatha is a special place, where we are touched daily by God’s presence among us. Rooted in the legacy of our founding parishioners, we have become the dynamic faith community we cherish today. A gift to the future of our parish will support its spiritual richness and many good works for generations to come. Please remember St Agatha in your will or trust. For further information please contact the rectory or Richard H. Closson, Director, Trust & Estate Programs, LA Archdiocese, 213-637-7472, e-mail HRClosson@la-archdiocese.org or www.estateplanning.com/trustacct. Our legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of St. Agatha Parish. -Allie Smith -Anabel Manriquez -Angelica Amezcua -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Camille FarnsworthSchrader -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Cornell DeClouette -Damacio Horta -Darwin Varela Theresa and Marie Guillian -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edith Bell -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Elsa Perez -Elvia Herrera -Gabriel y Miralda Tahan -Georgie Davis -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Green -Glen Arellano -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Henre Dorsey -Jack & Michael Stokes -Jaime Rubalcava -Joseph&Denise Guillian -Juanita Rubalcava -Lauren Lafargé -Linda Guillian -Lorraine Duperon -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Ojeda -Martha Dorsey -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter -Miguel Alfredo Piliado -Monica Mellon -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pamfilo Velasquez -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Hunton -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Sergio Villanueva Flores -Sevarina Legaspi -Sheri Marshall -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus “God is the good and all things which proceed from him are good.” - St. Hildegard of Bingen “Therefore do not seek to understand in order to believe, but believe that you may understand.” - St. Augustine To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God God’s ’s unconditional love and acceptance to all who come into contact with it. H appy Independence Day weekend. I hope you & your families had a safe and happy Fourth. I finished my retreat that day and spent it in Malibu with other sisters of St. Louis. It was peaceful and quieter than in the city with fireworks. Our readings today do not speak of peace but of the torment of grief, pain and violence. We were not created to be in this state, but rather one of peace. We need to look to Jesus as the one who can teach us the way to true peace. He invites us to learn from him and take his yoke upon us, so that we may join in his mission of lifting the burdens of others. Let us pray for each other as we each face our own struggles and pain. Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen Dear St. Agatha Parishioners, On behalf of the entire Whatley family, I thank you for your many condolences and sympathy shown us on the recent death our Mother, Mrs. Annie Whatley. Your thoughtfulness, cards, calls, and conversations were most supportive. May God bless you. - Fr. Frank Whatley Thank You—Peter’s Pence Thank you for your generous support of the essential work of the Holy Father and his charitable acts through the Peter’s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help the Holy Father reach out to those in need. Thank you for being a Pilgrim of Charity through your generosity. Pray for Your Parish Finances “With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of Joy. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays and he will give back sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10 Construyendo y alimentando una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos. F eliz Día de la Independencia. Espero se la hayan pasado bien con sus familias. Terminé mi retiro ese día y seguí en Málibu con otras religiosas de San Louis. Fue un tiempo de paz y sin fuegos pirotécnicos. Nuestras lecturas no hablan de paz sino de tormenta, dolor y violencia. No somos creados para eso, sino para tener paz. Debemos de seguir a Jesús para que nos enseñe el camino de la paz verdadera. Nos invita a que lo sigamos, de tomar su yugo, para que nos unamos en misión para levantar la carga de los demás. Recemos por todos nosotros esta semana con nuestros desafíos y dolores. Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen Queridos feligreses de Santa Águeda, De parte de toda la familia Whatley, les doy gracias por sus condolencias y compasión que le brindaron a la muerte de nuestra Madre, la Señora Annie Whatley. Sus pensamientos, tarjetas, llamadas y sus conversaciones fueron de mucho apoyo. Que Dios los bendiga. - Padre Frank Whatley Gracias—Colecta de San Pedro Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a la imprescindible labor del Santo Padre y sus actos de caridad por medio de la Colecta de Peter’s Pence. Sus donativos serán sumados a los de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en todo el mundo para ayudar al Santo Padre a tender la mano a los más necesitados. Gracias por ser un Peregrino de la Caridad por medio de su generosidad. Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia Sunday, June 29 $6,104.00 Sunday, June 22 $7,337.00 Sunday, June 15 $6,928.80 "Da siempre con el rostro radiante y consagra el diezmo con alegría. Da al Altísimo según lo que él te dio, y con generosidad, conforme a tus recursos, porque el Señor sabe retribuir y te dará siete veces más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-10 Breakfast with the Morales Brothers! ¡Desayuno con los Hermanos Morales! Join us for a delicious Omelet breakfast, Sunday, July 13th, in the Parish Hall. Pre-Sale Breakfast tickets are now available after each mass in the back of the church parking lot and in the Placita Sunday Office and at the Pastoral Center during the week. Pre-Sale: $7 per adult and $3 per child. At the door: $9 per adult and $4 per child. Does not include drink. Ven a disfrutar de los deliciosos omeletes preparados con los ingredientes al guso. El domingo, 13 de julio en el salón parroquial. Pre-venta de boletos para el desayuno están disponibles después de cada misa en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de la iglesia y en la oficina de la placita. Pre-venta: $7 por adulto y $3 por niño(a). En la puerta: $9 por adulto y $4 por niño(a) No incluye bebida. Tendremos la Final de la Copa Mundial a las 12:00 p.m. We will show the World Cup Final at 12:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Night of Praise & Dinner Noche de Alabanza y Cena Saturday, August 2, 2014, 5pm to 10:30pm Praise with joy and enjoy the wonderful music of our 10:00 a.m. St. Agatha´s Gospel Choir, Miriam Solis with Mariachi, and Yesenia Flores and .Tickets are now available after each mass in the back of the church parking lot and the Placita Sunday Office and Pastoral Center during the week. Pre-Sale: $20 per adult and $7 per child. At the door: $25 per adult and $10 per child. Sábado, 2 de agosto de 2014, 5pm a 10:30pm Tendremos música en ingles y en español. Vengan y disfruten de la música maravillosa de nuestro coro de las 10:00 a.m., Miriam Solís con Mariachi, y Yesenia Flores. Los boletos ya están disponibles en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de a iglesia y en la oficina de la placita. Pre-venta: $20 por adulto y $7 por niño(a). En la puerta: $25 por adulto y $10 por niño(a) “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” - Psalm 150:6 Parish Picnic Sunday, July 20th, 2014 Plan to bring your favorite dish to share with our parish family! “Que todo lo que respire alabe al Señor” - Salmo 150:6 Picnic Parroquial Domingo, 20 de julio Preparen su platillo favorito para compartir con nuestra familia parroquial. Woman to Woman De Mujer a Mujer An opportunity for all women in the St. Agatha parish to meet, discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively conversation. Meeting every first and third Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the San Martin de Porres Room. With Josie Broehm. Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres de la parroquia de Santa Águeda se reúnan y tengan una buena conversación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada primer y tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el Salón San Martín de Porres. GET ON THE BUS YARD SALE GET ON THE BUS YARD SALE The GET ON THE BUS TRIP will have Fundraiser A YARD SALE on Saturday, July 12, 2014. It will be in St. Agatha’s Field of Dreams. We will TRAVEL to Folsom men Jail on July 25th and will be returning July 26th. PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, family and Neighbors. We accept donations, Jackets, coats, god party clothes. purses, decorations nice household items. belts, jewelry, accessories. Call Gloria Walker 323-217-9122. (In a week or so I will also be asking for donations of backpacks, blankets, pet pillows, teddy bears and Items to put in the back pack) Thank you and may God Bless you for your generosity. El programa de GET ON THE BUS tendrá un YARD SALE para recaudar fondos el Sábado 12 de julio en el Campo de Los Sueños aquí en Santa Águeda. Viajaremos a Folsom Cárcel de hombres y salimos el 25 de julio y regresamos el 26 de julio. Invite a sus amigos, vecinos y familia. Aceptamos donaciones de Sacos, Abrigos, carteras, ropa de fiesta, decoraciones, artículos de hogar en buenas condiciones, fajas, joyas. Para Información llame a Gloria Walker 323-217-9122 En las próximas semanas también estaré donaciones de bolsones, almohadas, pillow pets y ositos. Gracias y que Dios los bendiga por su bondad. Registration Dates for First Communion Saturday Registrations: July 26 –St. Martin de Porres Room, 9:00 am-1:00 pm SundayRegistrations: July 27—St. Martin de Porres Room, 8:00am-2:00 pm The registration forms for the First Year are in the vestibule of the church entrance. For more information Gricelda De la Cerda at (323) 933-0963 or email her at gdelacerda@stagathas.org Fechas de Inscripciones para Primera Comunión Inscripciones en Sábado: 26 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 9:00 am-1:00 pm Inscripciones en Domingo: 27 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 8:00am—2:00 pm Las formas de inscripción para el Primer año están en el vestíbulo a la entrada de la iglesia. Para mas información: Gricelda De la Cerda al (323) 933-0963 o por correo electrónico gdelacerda@stagathas.org How do I register my child for Confirmation? Registre a su hijo(a) a la Confirmación Once you have made a mutual decision with your (15 to 17 years old) child, make an appointment with the Office of Faith Formation: (323) 933-0963 Una vez que hayan estado en acuerdo ustedes y sus hijos (15 a 17 años de edad), favor de hacer cita con la oficina de Formación en la Fe: (323) 933-0963. St. Agatha Dream Group is Back! Summer Series: Prayer to Refresh My Soul Once again offering parishioners and guests easy steps to work with your dream and their meaning. It's been awhile since we last met, and you have continued to ask when we can meet again. We have scheduled August 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM as our gathering time. Location to be at St. Agatha and exact meeting space finalized closer to the date. We will offer a refresher introduction and answer any initial question you might have. As time permits we can work on one or two dreams so come with your journals and written description of your dream. Have you ever wondered how other people pray, or how to expand your prayer so it feels fresh and meaningful? Or, are you wanting to see how to deepen your prayer life and your approach to God. A new summer series on prayer will begin on Monday evening July 14 from 7 to 9 PM in the hall. This 6 week gathering will give you an opportunity to experience different styles of praying Our gatherings are open to all who are interested in their prayer life or have lingering questions about God and prayer. We welcome your participation and any questions you may want to discuss. We ask those attending to bring some simple food/ refreshment for sharing at our family food table. Please RSVP to the office. If you have any questions, contact Josie Broehm at 310-791-1241. Our series will conclude with a simple twilight retreat. Any questions, contact Josie at 310-791-1241. See you August 3--keep dreaming! July 12th—English Eucharistic Ministry: Contact: Ruby "NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHING" S.H.A.RE. MINISTRY SUMMER CHRISTMAS DRIVE. Each Sunday in July and August we are asking the Church Family members to consider donating these needs and bring them to church and place in the barrels or wagons that are near the rectory parking lot church entrance.. We plan to use these as gifts for ALL of the 2000 adult guests that come on Christmas Day to Dinner. Please give what you can. JULY 13 SOAP, BODY WASH, 20 TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES 27 DEODORANT, BODY LOTION AUGUST 3 SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, COMB, HAIR BRUSH 10 SHAVING CREAM, DISPOSABLR RAZORS 17 MAKEUP, NAIL POLISH, July 19th ___ Ministry: Contact: ___ the Father of all let us reach out in faith and love to do a kindness for someone this week. Kindness has no price tag if it comes from the heart. Smiles are an awesome spiritual picker upper for most people and they cost you nothing to give and nothing to receive. Go to the today after mass hall or sit in the Placita and spend time in fellowship with Thank you for reaching out to a church visitor or a pew be the difference in the lives of mate. Give your hug away. our guests that are invited to come to celebrate the Birthday Blessings, of Christ with us on Christmas The S.H.A.R.E. Day in the hall. Ministry Remembering that God is EMERY BOARDS, COLOGNE FOR MEN AND WOMEN 24 FOOTIES FOR WOMEN, MEN'S TUBE OR CREW WHITE OR BLACK SOCKS SIZE 9-15 MEN'S WHITE TEE SHIRTS M[ LG, XL, XXL, XXX LG. St. Agatha’s Ministries Engaged Catholic Faith R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adult process to get baptized in the Catholic Church Please contact Cynthia Metzler or Shirley Jackson Early Childhood Catechesis Sunday, 10:00 a.m. toddlers in Guadalupe Room Bible Study Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (meeting varies please call) Children Liturgy of the Word Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Children 6 to 10 year olds Youth Ministry Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm—Guadalupe Room Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound Please call Ruby Aklamakpe Ministers of the Word (Lectors) Please contact Charlotte Richardson Golden Agers—Ministry for Senior Citizens Meets every 2nd Sunday—Guadalupe Room Relative Wellness - Yoga Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm—Parish Hall Free Tutoring Thursday 7pm-9pm and Saturday 1pm-3pm– Room 4 S.H.A.R.E. St. Agatha´s Hands Are Reaching Everywhere Serves lunches to homeless Saturdays at 4pm Charismas Day Dinner and Holiday Boutique in November Environment Ministry—Church Decorations Please contact Joe Galvan to help Hospitality Ministry—Ushers Please contact Joe Galvan or ushers in mass Music Ministry—Gospel Choir Please contact Eddie Hilley Associates of the Blessed Sacrament Meets every third Sunday in the Parish Hall Attention Ministers Please help us develop a better list. If there is a ministry missing or if you would like to have your contact information, please contact the Parish Office. Atención Ministros Por favor de ayudarnos con esta lista. Si no aparece un ministerio o si gustan poner su número de teléfono, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial. Ministerios de Santa Agatha Fe Católica Dedicada R.I.C.A. - Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos Proceso para adultos para ser iniciados a la Iglesia Católica Reunión: Lunes a las 7:00 p.m. Quinceañeras Celebración individual, llamar a la oficina Ministerio del Grupo de Adolescente Miércoles 7pm a 9pm Salón Guadalupe Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos Viernes, 7pm a 9pm Salón 5 Ministerio de Eucaristía Favor de llamarle a Herminio Zúñiga Ministros de la Palabra (Lectores) Favor de contactar a Humberto Sánchez Ministerio S.H.A.R.E. Sirve comida sábados 4pm Cena Navideña y Boutique Navideña en noviembre Yoga—Salud Relativa Martes, 6pm a 7pm—Salón Parroquial Liturgia de la Palabra para niños Domingo, 12:15 p.m. Tutoría Gratis Jueves 7pm a 9pm, Sábado 1pm a 3pm—Salón 4 Baile Folklórico para niños Favor de contactarse con María Elena Comunidades en Acción—Teatro Favor de contactar a Marcos Ríos o Claudia Vidals Comunidades de Base Favor de contactar a Leodán Rogel Ministerio de Hospitalidad—Ujieres Favor de contactar a los ujieres de la misa Ministerio de Música—coros Favor de contactar a los coros de la misa Grupo de Oración Miércoles 6:30 pm en el Salón Parroquial Monaguillos—Servidores del Altar Favor de contactar a Rosa Moreno Encuentro Matrimonial Favor de contactar a Liliana Rodríguez Catequesis Familiar Miércoles 7pm Salón 7 Pastoral Staff Directory Saturday July 5 ╬ Sábado 5 de Julio 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice) (323) 743-8127 (text messages) - Standard Rates Apply Sunday July 6 ╬ Domingo 6 de Julio Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 7:00 a.m. Sargento Loren Robinson (salud) 7:00 a.m. Lidilia Chávez † Faith Formation (323) 933-0963 Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308 St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org - De parte de la familia Centeno - De parte de Gustavo Pérez 7:00 a.m. Iván Pérez † - De parte de su familia 8:30 a.m. Alice Cannell † - Requested by Family 10:00 a.m. For the Well Being of Our Parish - Requested by Cris Diaz 12:15 p.m. Araceli García † 6 años 12:15 p.m. José Guadalupe Buzo † - De parte de sus hijos - De parte de su hijo Álvaro Buzo 12:15 p.m. María Guadalupe Rangel † - De parte de su hijo Álvaro Buzo 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Monday, July 7 ╬ Lunes 7 de Julio Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Mt 9:18-26 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Tuesday, July 8 ╬ Martes 8 de Julio Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38 6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial - Sr. Karen Collier x227 Sr. Karen’s e-mail Fr. Bill Axe x223 Fr. Bill’s e-mail Emergency Contact Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230 Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail Enrique Reyes x224 Enrique’s e-mail Teresa Amezcua x241 Teresa’s e-mail Gricelda de la Cerda x 290 Gricelda’s e-mail Emmanuel Montenegro x221 Emmanuel’s e-mail Maggie Arellano x240 Youth Ministry’s e-mail Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853 Eddie’s e-mail Parish Life Director srkaren@stagathas.org Priest Ministry wx007@aol.com (323) 938-6964 Spanish Pastoral Ministry deaconrrecinos@stagathas.org Business Manager ereyes@stagathas.org Director of Faith Formation tamezcua@stagathas.org Faith Formation Assistant gdelacerda@stagathas.org Receptionist emontenegro@stagathas.org Youth Ministry marellano@stagathas.org Music Ministry hilleysound@prodigy.net Wednesday, July 9 ╬ Miércoles 9 de Julio Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Mt 10:1-7 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Family - Thursday July 10 ╬ Jueves 10 Julio Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9/Mt 10:7-15 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión Friday, July 11 ╬ Viernes 11 de Julio Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23 6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family - Next Sunday Readings -Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 2014 Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Pastoral Office Hours Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday • Sábado 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sundays @ the Placita Office 8:00 am - 10:00 am & 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp) Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp) Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil) Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En) 10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En) Submit a bulletin Announcement Confession / Confesiones emontenegro@stagathas.org ereyes@stagathas.org Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm ON LINE GIVING: WWW.STAGATHAS.ORG ¡La donación electrónica ya está disponible!