Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Third Sunday of Lent
February 28, 2016
Whoever drinks
the water I shall give
will never thirst
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday:
ENGLISH 6:30 am, 8:00 am,
* 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
ESPAÑOL * 1:30 pm, * 7:00 pm
* Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday: 8:15 am Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm (Vigil)
Week Days:
Morning Prayer: 7:55 am
Morning Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 am
Rosary recited after the Morning Mass
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday (bilingual): 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
1st and 2nd Sunday of Month (bilingual):
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00 pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 3:00 pm
10727 So. Downey Ave.
Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
Fax (562) 862-7020
Email: olphoffice@ca.rr.com
www.olphdowney.org
Information and requirements about
Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the
Sick, and Quinceañeras, see page 8.
February 28, 2016
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Daily Reflections for Lent, Not by Bread Alone 2002 published by Liturgical Press and wanted to share it with you.
The water I shall give will become a spring of water
welling up to eternal life. John 4:5-42
Thirst of one kind or another launches all our efforts.
Whether it is a thirst for love, for security, or a deep longing for meaning, human beings are thirsty types.
Thirst led the Samaritan woman to the well.
She comes in the heat of noon, not like the other women of the town who would
have come in the cool morning.
Was it because of shame for her lifestyle?
I imagine that the thirst that led her to Jesus was the same thirst that led her through
all the detours of her past and all the lovers of her life.
She had to recognize that her thirst was never really quenched by them.
This is hard to do.
It’s hard to recognize our deeper thirst, and we can get confused.
I once heard a woman who was a roaring alcoholic in her past say, “I came to realize
that alcohol wasn’t my problem … it was my answer, and what a terribly wrong answer it was!”
Her wrong answer made her thirstier still.
The Samaritan woman allowed Jesus to speak to her deeply and to lay her heart
bare.
She also found that her real thirsts were starting to become quenched.
She went from being an antagonist of Jesus to being his prophet in the town, proclaiming him to the very people she had been avoiding that day at the well.
Questions for Reflection:
Where do we look to meet our deepest thirst?
Do they make you thirstier still?
Third Sunday of Lent
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
MARCH 5 AND 6
Next weekend we will have a special collection
for Catholic Relief Services. The
Catholic Relief Services funds six
Catholic agencies that work to
serve our suffering brothers and
sisters around the world.
Through humanitarian aid, resettling displaced
individuals and families, and advocating on behalf of
victims, the Catholic Relief Services collection allows
us to see every encounter with a suffering person as
an opportunity to help Jesus in disguise.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
TAIZÉ STYLE
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
7:00 PM
The Taizé Religious Community of Southern
France is well noted for its meditative and reflective music. Often, a short verse or chant is
intoned and sung many times in a meditative
style. This allows the participants a chance to let
music fill the soul and deepen prayer.
The OLPH Music Ministry has combined this
musical style with a reflective version of the Stations of the Cross in a way that is sure to enrich
your Lenten journey.
FIRST FRIDAY
This Friday, March 4 is the First Friday of the
month. Mass will be at 8:15 am and Eucharistic
Adoration will be continuous from after Morning
Mass until Benediction at 5:30 pm. We invite
you to sign-up for ½ hour visits with our Eucharistic Lord.
PAPAL INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY
General Intention: that we take good care of creation
- a gift freely given - cultivating and protecting it for
future generations.
Missionary Intention: that opportunities may increase
for dialogue and encounter between the Christian
faith and the peoples of Asia.
From the Servant’s Heart
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"Confess our Mess"
I would like to invite you to our Penance Service on
March 1, 2016, Tuesday at 7 pm here at OLPH. This is
one important and helpful Lenten observance so we will
have a very meaningful season of repentance.
Lent is also a time to unclutter. And that's what the Sacrament does for us. It unclutters our lives of the sins and
the guilt that robs us of joy and freedom. That's exactly
what one feels after confession. Let us pray that we will
have the courage and the humility to confess our sins.
"24 Hours for Jesus"
Since it is the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are going to
hold "24 Hours for Jesus" (adoration and confession) on
March 5 and 6, (Friday and Saturday) 2016. We will be
joining three other neighboring parishes: Santa Rosa de
Lima Church, Maywood, St. Gertrude The Great Church,
Bell Gardens, and Sagrado Corazon, Cudahy. The 24
hours will be divided among these four churches. OLPH,
Downey will be offering 8 hours of adoration and confession on March 5 from 6am to 2pm. We will be blessed to
also have some guest priests from these neighboring
churches to serve us in confession.
In case you're interested to visit these other churches,
Sagrado Corazon and St. Gertrude The Great will have
theirs on Friday, March 5, from 2pm to 10pm. Santa Rosa
de Lima Church will have theirs on Friday, March 5 from
10pm until Saturday March 6, 2pm. "24 Hours for Jesus"
will be a wonderful gift to our Lord and most of all for ourselves this season of Lent. Let's all try it!
Together In Mission
Let us all pray that we, as a parish, will always remember Together In Mission. "Together" means each family in
our parish would really take part in this worthy project.
"In" is the opposite of "out". Let's be all IN this together.
"Mission" is the very purpose, the very reason, "The Why"
of our lives. It is doing something for others especially
those in need. And TIM is one of the many missions we
need to respond to as we make a difference to people's
lives. For TIM, let's all work together as a TEAM!
"Feast and Fast"
How's your Lent doing so far? Lent is not only a time
of fasting. It's also a time for feasting. Fasting may not only
be applied to food. It can also be applied to habits. As we
fast from vices, let's at the same time feast on virtues. What
about fasting from complaining and feasting on gratitude?
Fasting from selfishness and feasting on generosity? Fasting
from speaking ill of people and feasting on charity and encouragement? Fasting from grudges and feasting on forgiveness and mercy? There are just so many opportunities
to fast and to feast. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first fast and the first feast. It's never too late.
"To do more for the world
than the world does for you that is success." Henry Ford
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
February 28, 2016
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
OLPH SCHOOL NEWS
The Olympic-A-Thon is one of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help School’s annual fundraisers.
Similar to a walk-a-thon, the pledges students
collect will go to Our Lady’s School’s general
operating fund. This fund pays for a range of
needs from utilities to maintenance and repairs
to supplies.
This week our students raised $8,851.65
(with a two week total of $14,964.35).
Students and Parents, you are fantastic!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
School would like to thank our
supporters for the
Olympic-A-Thon:
BRONZE LEVEL ($250 - $499):
Alexed Enterprises, LLC
Arthur’s Coffee Shop
sponsors
SILVER LEVEL ($500 - $999):
PetsNeedMeds.com
It’s time to start planning for Vacation Bible School!
We are looking for adults and teens to volunteer for
a good time this summer at our annual Vacation Bible School. The theme is “Cave Quest.” This promises to be an awesome experience.
Call the Religious Education Office,
if you are ready for the adventure
at 562) 862-7268.
    
We are in the midst of Lent. This is a time of reflection that should lead to changes in our lives.
Last Sunday’s Gospel was on the Transfiguration.
How are you letting this season transfigure you?
Here’s an idea to pray over… Have you thought
about sharing your faith?
We have many catechetical programs here at
OLPH. All of them run on volunteer hands and
hearts. We have programs for ages 3 year-olds to
adults who are looking for something to enrich their
lives. Think about your life being transfigured
through service to others. Prayerfully consider
where you fit into this picture.
Don’t wait or think you don’t have the ability or
talent. We will give you the tools you need, all you
need to do is call the Religious Education office at
562) 862-7268.
KIDS CORNER
The water
I shall give
will become
a spring
of water
welling up to
eternal life.
John 4:5-42
Third Sunday of Lent
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FAITH BUILDING
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
GOD’S MERCY IS REAL
Gather the most information possible
about your children’s whereabouts
Pope Francis recently said, “Mercy is real. It
is the first attribute of God.” How can we experience God’s mercy ourselves in a powerful and
personal way.
Practice it. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” In order to receive mercy, we
must offer it ourselves. Release your debtors,
whether it is material, emotional, spiritual, or
psychological debt they owe to you. Then learn
to ask for mercy from others. You will find that
kindness is contagious and God’s mercy will
flow through you.
Open the door to it. The door of your parish
church is the door to the path of salvation. Use it
at least weekly to attend Sunday Mass.
Ask for it. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is
the offer of Mercy God never withdraws. We
may be afraid to ask. To return to the embrace
of our Father, all we need do is recognize our
wrongs, ask his pardon, and to seek his love in
the Sacrament.
Growing in Faith, February 2016, Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC
The core best practice rule for child safety is
to have as much information as possible and
replace blind trust with knowledge and healthy
suspicion. That means asking questions:
“Where are you going? What will you do while
you are there? Who will be with you? When will
you return? Which adults will be present?” Then
evaluate the situation and determine if it is safe
for your child to participate. And, don’t be afraid
to say “No.” When you and your children think
safety, summer is filled with fun opportunities for
children to enjoy.
For a copy of “Summer Safety Tips can help
prevent Sexual Abuse” contact: Brenda
Melendez, Office of Safeguard the Children:
bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
STEWARDSHIP
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the
love you have shown him as you have helped his people
and continue to help them. Heb 6:10
Collection for Weekend of February 21, 2016
HOLY HUMOR
MARRIAGE WAKE-UP
As Barb was getting to know David and his
family, she was very impressed by how much his
parents loved each other.
"They're so thoughtful," Barb said. "Why,
your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot
coffee in bed every morning."
After a time, Barb and David were engaged,
and then married. On the way from the wedding to the reception, Barb again remarked on
David's loving parents, and even the coffee in
bed.
"Tell me," she said, "does it run in the family?"
"It sure does," replied David. "And I take after
my mom.
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Sunday Regular Collection
Electronic Collection
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Register online at:
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28 de febrero, 2016
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Daily Reflections for Lent, Not by Bread Alone 2002 publicada
por Liturgical Press y quiero compartirla con ustedes.
"El que beba del agua que yo le daré, se convertirá dentro de él en un
manantial de agua capaz de dar la vida eterna". Juan 4:14
La sed de una u otra clase requiere todo nuestro esfuerzo. Ya sea una sed de
amor, de seguridad, o de un anhelo profundo de entendimiento, los seres humanos
somos personas sedientas. La sed llevó a la mujer samaritana al pozo de agua. Ella
llega bajo el calor del mediodía, no como las otras mujeres del pueblo que han ido
durante la fresca mañana. ¿Fue acaso por la vergüenza de su estilo de vida?
Yo me imagino que la sed que la llevó hacia Jesús fue la misma sed que la llevó
por todos los desvíos de su pasado y a todos los amantes de su vida. Ella tuvo que
reconocer que su sed realmente nunca fue saciada por ellos. Esto es difícil de aceptar.
Es difícil reconocer nuestra sed más profunda, y podemos confundirnos.
Una vez escuché a una mujer que fue una alcohólica renuente en su pasado
diciendo, "vine a darme cuenta de que el alcohol no era mi problema ... Era mi
respuesta a los problemas, y ¡que respuesta tan equivocada! Su respuesta equivocada
hizo que le diera más sed.
La mujer samaritana permitió que Jesús le hablara profundamente y pusiera su
corazón al descubierto. Ella encontró también que su sed empezaba a ser satisfecha.
Ella dejo de ser una antagonista de Jesús y llego a ser su profeta en el pueblo,
proclamándolo a las mismas personas que ella había estado evitando ese día en el
pozo de agua.
Pregunta para Reflexionar:
¿Dónde encontramos nuestra sed más profunda?
El Grupo de Oración se reune
en la Iglesia
todos los lunes
a las 7:00 de la noche
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
SERVICIO PENITENCIAL
MARTES, 1 DE MARZO ~ 7:00PM
AQUÍ EN OLPH
Este año nos uniremos con la parroquia de San
Raymond para celebrar nuestro Servicio
Penitencial el martes, 1 de marzo a las 7:00 pm
aquí en nuestra Parroquia.
EL RECLUTAMIENTO PARA
EL ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL
Domingo, 28 de febrero
misas de la 1:30 y 7:00 pm
Somos el Encuentro Matrimonial
Mundial el cual nos ayuda a
mejorar nuestra vida cotidiana
como pareja sacramentado y en
estado civil.
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UNIDOS EN MISION 2016
“Siendo Muchos Somos Uno”
Es con gran esperanza que
lograremos nuestra meta parroquial de $98.500 que representa
el 10% de nuestra colección de
domingo anual en 2015.
Si ya ha hecho su promesa le
agradecemos
por
su
generosidad.
Si no, los sobres de compromiso se
encuentran en las bancas, por favor lleve hoy
uno a su casa y devolverlo la semana próxima
con su promesa de compromiso.
Por favor ayúdenos a que nuestra
campaña 2016 sea un éxito.
PRIMER VIERNES
El viernes que viene, 4 de marzo, es el
Primer Viernes del mes. Nuestra Misa sera a
las 8:15am, seguida por la Exposición del
Santísimo hasta las 5:30pm. Si desea pasar un
rato en oración ante el Santísimo, escriba su
nombre en el horario en la Capilla Eucarística.
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
REÚNA LA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN POSIBLE
SOBRE EL PARADERO DE SUS HIJOS
La mejor práctica, la mejor regla para la
seguridad de sus hijos es tener la mayor
información posible y remplazar una confianza ciega
con una sospecha saludable y bien informada. Esto
requiere hacer preguntas como: ¿A dónde vas?
¿Qué vas a hacer mientras estés en ese lugar? ¿A
qué hora vas a regresar? ¿Qué adultos van a estar
presentes? Cuando tenga esta información evalúe
la situación y determine si es seguro que su hijo/a
participe o no en esa actividad. Y no tenga miedo de
decir “NO”. Cuando usted y su hijo/a piensan en la
seguridad el verano de ellos estará lleno de
diversión y oportunidades para que los niños se
diviertan. “Información de Seguridad para el Verano
puede ayudar a prevenir el abuso sexual”.
Para ayuda en particular por favor escribir a:
Brenda Melendez, Oficina de Protegiendo a los
Niños de Dios: bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org
“Divorcio y Mas Allá”
Grupo de Apoyo para Hombres y Mujeres que
están pasando por un Divorcio o Separación.
17 de marzo - 2 de junio (10 jueves)
7:00 pm a 8:30 pm
Centro Parroquial
Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
10441 S. Downey Ave.
El cupo es limitado y la fecha limite para inscribirse es 16 de marzo.
Para mas informacion favor de dejar mensaje a
la Sra. Maria D. Paredes.
Telefono: (562) 397-6444
Correo electronico: mariadp90241@me.com
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Rev. Francisco G. Adame
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
GRUPO DE JOVENES
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Maria Bertieri
Alejandra Rivera
Aaron Lugo
Rosa Bulnes
Juan y Estela Prieto
Miguel y Teresa Vela
Maria Paredes
923-8294
382-3077
806-9823
417-6624
644-0038
879-9516
397-6444
February 28, 2016
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 27
8:15 am
Juan and Ester Ortega
5:00 pm
Nicasio Co (RIP)
Sunday, February 28
6:30 am
Roger & Luisa Fior (RIP)
8:00 am
Kathy Brockway (RIP)
9:30 am
The Elect
11:30 am
Erasmo Meza (RIP)
1:30 pm
Isabel Peña Granados (RIP)
5:00 pm
The Elect
7:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Monday, February 29
8:15 am
Jeri Hould (RIP)
6:00 pm
Ernesto Flores
Tuesday, March 1
8:15 am
George & Ramona Lovato (RIP)
6:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Wednesday, March 2
8:15 am
Jean Weber (RIP)
6:00 pm
Perla Hipolito Limjoco (RIP)
Thursday, March 3
8:15 am
Ron Meyer
6:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Friday, March 4
8:30 am
Emmanuel Borja Sr. (RIP)
Saturday, March 5
8:15 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Sunday, March 6
6:30 am
Jean Weber (RIP)
8:00 am
Cora Agaton (RIP)
9:30 am
The Elect
11:30 am
Francine Biller (RIP)
1:30 pm
Luisa Maria Pons (RIP)
5:00 pm
The Elect
7:00 pm
Lucina Guerrero Lopez (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity, and
those in need of our prayers.
For those who have gone before us, Life has
changed, not ended.
 Bertha Cabral
 Osmin Peña
 Ernesto Flores
 Monica Fior
 Johnny Lemucchi
 Mary Dixon
 Dn. Charles Denisac
 Maria Sanchez
 Crystal Aguirre
 Michelle Lopez
 Terry Hastings
 Victor Ostria
 Irma Hernandez
 Vincent Vinman Valdez
 Perla Hipolito Limjoco
 Maria Andrade
 Decon Martin Clement
 Rudy Lopez
 Frank Hall
 Macario Camargo
 Nick Collaro
 Juan Perez
 Marcelita M. Mallari
 Filomena Espinal
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families. We ask this in the name
of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
Secretary:
Patricia Inzunza ext. 201 olphoffice@ca.rr.com
Bulletin Editor:
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 bulletinolph@gmail.com
Family Life Director:
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Liturgy Coordinator:
Julie Bosdachin - ext. 211 liturgyolph@gmail.com
Development/Facility:
Hector Perez - ext. 220
Director of Music:
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Pastoral Council:
Chair: John Saavedra
Co-Chair:Vicki Carnavale
Finance Council:
Chair: Ray Brown
Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Regional Vocations Director:
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
busmgrolph@ca.rr.com
developmentolph@ca.rr.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268
olph.reled@yahoo.com
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Sunday Coordinator:
Sara Ponce
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan rgytn@hotmail.com
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey
562-869-9969
Principal:
Gina Aguilar
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Armida Lugo
715-6142
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Knights of Columbus
John Kirschner
923-1932
Little Rock Bible Study
Richard Ching
382-3360
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Sunday Scriptures Study
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Respect Life Committee
Linda Malme
869-6491
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
Third Sunday of Lent
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Family and Friends
Bowling Party
WEEKDAY EVENING MASSES
FOR LENT at 6:00PM
English - Monday and Wednesday
Spanish - Tuesday and Thursday
SATURDAY MORNING MASS at 8:15am
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday during Lent
12:10pm Traditional
7:00pm Various Styles of the Stations of the
Cross will be prayed by Various Ministries
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE @ OLPH
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
7:00pm
Together in
Mission
2016
“Though we
are Many,
We are one”
Sunday,
March 20
Del Rio Lanes,
7502 Florence Ave
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Check-in at 12pm
$20/person includes:
2 hours of bowling, shoes,
2 pizza slices & beverage
Tickets are available at OLPH school,
at the door or call:
Emilia: 562-445-7561
Vivian: 562-644-5309
Sponsored by OLPH of Downey
Educational Foundation
ADORATION AND
CONFESSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
6:00am - 2:00pm
The Together in Mission Campaign
2016 at OLPH is underway. It is with
great hope that we will achieve our parish goal of $98,500 which represents
10% of our 2015 Annual Sunday collection.
If you have already made your
pledge, we thank you for your generosity.
If not, pledge envelopes can be found in
the pews. Please take one home with
you today and return it next weekend
with your commitment pledge.
Mass
7th graders from our
school and Religious
Education program
will host our Mass
Sunday, March 6
at 5:00pm.