Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
10727 So. Downey Ave., Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246 Fax: (562) 862-7020
www.olphdowney.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday:
Fridays:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
9:00am
-
7:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
3:00pm
OFFICE CLOSED:
(Monday - Friday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: ENGLISH 5:00pm (Vigil)
Sunday: ENGLISH 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm
ESPAÑOL 1:30pm, 7:00pm
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (9:30am, 1:30pm, 7:00pm)
Morning Prayer: 7:55am (Monday - Friday)
Morning Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:15am
Confession Time/Horario de Confesiones:
Saturday/Sabado 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“They made themselves a molten calf … worshipping it …” Exodus 32:8
It is easy to fall into worshipping false gods like satanism, power, pleasure,
race, money, superstitions, horoscopes, Ouija boards and many others. The
Lord calls us to leave all this and embrace Him, the Only God. Jesus Christ
comes to free us from all these lies.
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” 1 Timothy 1:15
In today’s Gospel, we see this in the prodigal son. He made his god a life of
dissipation. But the grace of God called him back to his dignity.
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you …” Luke 15:21
Our merciful Father receives us as He does the prodigal son with love
when we acknowledge our sins.
“He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him …” Luke 15:20
May the Saints encourage us to overcome all temptations.
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
FAITH BUILDING
“WHERE IS GOD WHEN I
NEED HIM MOST?”
Two men, upset over the murder of a friend,
were walking to the next town. Along the way,
they struggled to understand how such a thing
could happen and worried that God had abandoned them.
A stranger who was
also walking to the same
Trust in God is often town joined them, heard
hardest when it is their conversation, and explained how the recent
most necessary. events could be seen as
part of God’s plan. At dinner that night, the stranger
miraculously turned out to be the very friend
they were grieving. Though they didn’t realize it,
God was walking with them (Luke 24).
Sometimes, events or experiences in our
lives can lessen our awareness of God and
make Him appear distant. As a result, we can
become too worried, too sad, or too angry to
find Him. For example, preoccupied by grief, the
two friends on the road failed to recognize God
walking right next to them.
Trust in God is often hardest when it is most
necessary. The truth is that He is always with us
whether we “feel” it or not. He promised that He
would never abandon us, and God always
keeps His promise.
“… All things work for good for
those who love God, who are called
according to His purpose” (Romans
8:28).
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CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 18
“PRAYER: THE FAITH PRAYED"
This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday, on September 18 and will focus on the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed."
Those who the Community has designated
to serve as catechists will be called forth to be
commissioned for their ministry.
Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person
plays, by virtue of
Baptism, in handing on the faith
and being a witness to the Gospel.
Catechetical
Sunday is an opportunity for all to
rededicate themselves to this mission as a
community of faith.
usccb.org
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity, and those in need of our
prayers.
 Esperanza Flores
 Julia Barocio
 Giorgio Rebod
 Daniel Torres
 Johnny Lemucchi
 Mary Graef
 Josefina Fregoso
 Rebecca Isla
 Jesus Avila
 Beatriz Sanchez
 Armando Gonzalez
 Alicia Casillas
 Rafael Mendoza
 Lisa Mendoza
 Marina Franco
Mary, Jesus’ mother, also was distraught by
His death. Yet instead of being overwhelmed by
it, she stood with dignity at the foot of His cross.
She acted on the faith that God would prevail.
And her reward for her faith in His promise was
amazing.
Growing in Faith, April 2012, Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC
 Ana Montero
 Manuel Montero
 Sr. Mercedes Machuca
 Jose Mercado
 Alfredo Lozano
For those who have gone before
us, Life has changed, not ended.
 Ella Mae Brooks
 Kam Ming Mock
 Adalberto Cedeño
 Mary Spirito
 Cesar Gomez
 Olivia Welsh
 Pasqual Luongo
 Agueda Kuintela
 Jesus Francisco Mora Jr.
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
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
KIDS CORNER
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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
THE LOST COIN
BACK TO SCHOOL: IT’S IMPORTANT TO
MEET SCHOOL STAFF
As we go back to school, parents should
take an active role in getting to know the instructors that will be caring for and teaching
their kids. Take advantage of back-to-school
night to meet teachers to learn about the
school’s policies and procedures.
For more back-to-school safety tips and
complete article from VIRTUS® email: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call 213-637-7227.
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
HOLY HUMOR
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CATHOLIC DICTIONARY
AMEN: The part of a prayer that everyone knows.
BULLETIN: 1. Parish information, read during the homily.
2. Catholic air conditioning. 3. Your receipt for attending
Mass.
CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of
the congregation to lip-sync.
HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation's range.
RECESSIONAL HYMN: The last song at Mass, often sung a
little more quietly, since most of the people have already
left.
PROCESSION: The ceremonial formation at the beginning
of Mass, consisting of altar servers, the celebrant, and late
parishioners looking for seats.
RECESSIONAL: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass - led by parishioners trying to beat the crowd
to the parking lot.
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all the parishioners who support our parish
and various ministries. God bless you.
Collection for Weekend of September 4, 2016
Sunday Regular Collection
Electronic Collection
School Support
Capital Improvements
$13,286
$1,672
$663
$3,000
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
St. John, named Chrysostom
(golden-mouthed) on account of his
eloquence, came into the world to
Christian parents, about the year
344, in the city of Antioch.
His mother, at the age of 20,
was a model of virtue. He studied
rhetoric under Libanius, a pagan,
the most famous orator of the age.
In 374, he began to lead the life
of an anchorite in the mountains
near Antioch, but in the year 386
the poor state of his health forced
him to return to Antioch, where he
was ordained a priest.
In 398, he was elevated to the See of Constantinople and became one of the greatest lights of
the Church.
But he had enemies in high places and some
were ecclesiastics, not the least being Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who repented of this
before he died.
His most powerful enemy, however, was the
empress Eudoxia, who was offended by the apostolic freedom of his discourses.
Several accusations were brought against
him in a pseudo-council, and he was sent into
exile. In the midst of his sufferings, like the apostle, St. Paul, whom he so greatly admired, he
found the greatest peace and happiness. He had
the consolation of knowing that the Pope remained his friend, and did for him what lay in his
power.
His enemies were not satisfied with the sufferings he had already endured, and they banished him still further, to Pythius, at the very extremity of the Empire. He died on his way there
on September 14, 407.
Catholic.org
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S a n
J u a n
Chrysostomo conocido
por su elocuencia
como (boca de oro)
vino al mundo a unos
padres
cristianos,
hacia el año 344, en la
ciudad de Antioquía.
Su madre, a la
edad de 20, años era
un modelo de virtud. El
estudió retórica bajo
Libanius, un pagano, el
más famoso orador de
la época.
En 374, comenzó a llevar una vida de
anacoreta en las montañas cerca de Antioquía,
pero en el año 386 el mal estado de su salud le
obligó a regresar a Antioquía, donde fue
ordenado sacerdote. En 398, fue elevado a la
sede de Constantinopla y convirtiéndose en una
de las más grandes luces de la iglesia.
Pero tenía enemigos que eran influyentes, y
algunos eran eclesiásticos, siendo uno de ellos
Theophilus, patriarca de Alejandría, que se
arrepintió de esto antes de morir.
Su enemigo más poderoso, sin embargo, era
la Emperatriz Eudoxia, que estaba ofendida por
la libertad apostólica de sus discursos.
Varias acusaciones fueron traídas contra él
en un pseudo-Consejo y fue enviado al exilio.
Ahí como San Pablo a quien admiraba mucho
encontró paz y felicidad
Sus enemigos no estaban satisfechos con
los sufrimientos que había soportado ya, y lo
desterraron, a un lugar más lejano, a Pythius, al
extremo del mismo Imperio. Yendo a ese lugar
murió el 14 de septiembre del 407.
Catholic.org
VIGESIMOCUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
PÁGINA 6
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
“Se han hecho una imagen de un becerro de metal …
y le han ofrecido sacrificios …” Éxodo 32:8
Es fácil caer en la adoración a dioses falsos como el satanismo, el poder, el
placer, el dinero, las supersticiones, los horóscopos, la tabla de la Guija y
muchos otros. El Señor nos llama a salir de todo esto y abrazarlo, el único
Dios. Jesucristo viene para liberarnos de todas estas mentiras.
“Cristo Jesús vino al mundo a salvar a los pecadores” 1 Timoteo 1:15
En el Evangelio de hoy, vemos esto en el hijo pródigo. El hizo su dios
viviendo una vida disoluta. Pero la gracia de Dios lo llamó a recobrar su
dignidad.
“Padre, he pecado contra el cielo y contra ti …” Lucas 15:21
Nuestro Padre misericordioso nos recibe con amor, como recibió al hijo
pródigo, cuando reconocemos nuestros pecados.
“Corrió hacia él, y echándole lo brazos al cuello,
lo cubrió de besos …” Lucas 15:20
Que los Santos nos animen a superar toda tentación.
Monseñor Lorenzo Miranda
“El no dijo:
Tu no serás tentado,
Tu no estarás preocupado,
Tu no estarás afligido,
Pero si dijo:
Tu no serás derrotado …”
San José Maria Escriva
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO - VER LA PAGINA 8
11 DE SEPTIEMBRE 2016
MISA ESPECIAL
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CARIDAD DEL
COBRE
LUNES, 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE
7:00 pm - ESPAÑOL
Celebraremos una Misa en
honor de la Santa Patrona de
Cuba. Todos están invitados.
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
REGRESO A LA ESCUELA: CONOZCA A
LOS PROFESORES
Al regresar a la escuela los padres de familia
deben tener un papel activo conociendo a los
instructores que cuidaran y enseñaran a sus
hijos. Tome ventaja de “la noche de regreso a
la escuela” para conocer a los maestros y saber
acerca de las políticas y procedimientos de la
escuela.
Para más información y una copia del
artículo de VIRTUS® envíe un correo
electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o
llame al (213) 637-7508.
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ
¿Quieres seguir a Jesús de
una manera especial?
Te invitamos a vivir la espiritualidad de la
cruz, que es el seguimiento de Cristo Sacerdote
y Victima en el Apostolado de la Cruz.
Nos reunimos:
viernes ~ 7:00 pm
centro parroquial
Para mas información:
Elsa Salazar,
Coordinadora APC
562-644-2495
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Mensaje del Diácono Carlos
Mis Hermanas y hermanos:
El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de la alegría
del retorno a Dios. El Señor nos da dos ejemplos: Uno es el del pastor que esta feliz cuando
encuentra una oveja extraviada. El otro es el da
una mujer que se pone a gritar de contenta porque encontró una moneda que había perdido, el
gozo de ese pastor y de esa mujer nos enseñan
como es la alegría de Dios cuando volvemos a
Él. Todo ser humano es para Dios algo de mucho valor que aprecia en sumo grado. El Salvador viene a buscar lo que estaba perdido, y
cuando nos encuentra proclama ante todos la
buena nueva de la salvación. Por eso para nosotros los católicos nuestra religión es de alegría y de retorno a nuestro Salvador.
He tenido preguntas acerca de los horarios
de las confesiones, después de la misa dominical por favor llévense a casa un Boletín, ahí encontraran información de eventos, cambios y
otras cosas que están sucediendo en nuestra
parroquia y que no se leen en los avisos al final
de las misas.
Bendiciones, Diácono Carlos
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, September 10
8:15 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Sam Cervantes (RIP)
Martin Mendoza family
Sunday, September 11
6:30 am
Isela Melchor (RIP)
8:00 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
9:30 am
Yaretzi Gomez
Keira Tetreault (RIP)
11:30 am
Tomas Juño (RIP)
Josephine Trujillo (RIP)
1:30 pm
Jesus & Martha Avila
Theresa Solorio (RIP)
5:00 pm
Dorothy Van Bergen (RIP)
Kam Ming Mock (RIP)
7:00 pm
Martha Angelica Avila
Anthony Torres (RIP)
Monday, September 12
8:15 am
Amparo Casal (RIP)
7:00 pm
Caridad del Cobre Mass
Tuesday, September 13
8:15 am
Terry Lambros (RIP)
Brad Hays (RIP)
Wednesday, September 14
8:15 am
Victor Montoya (RIP)
Thursday, September 15
8:15 am
Jesus Amezcua (RIP)
Alejandra Gonzales Huezo (RIP)
Friday, September 16
8:30 am
Jose Angeles (RIP)
Saturday, September 17
8:15 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
5:00 pm
Terry Lambros (RIP)
Sunday, September 18
6:30 am
Consuelo Patalinghug (RIP)
8:00 am
Mr & Mrs Norman Lugibihl (RIP)
9:30 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
11:30 am
Erasmo Meza (RIP)
Denis Dunne (RIP)
1:30 pm
Maria Dimas Guzman (RIP)
Rosario Munguia (RIP)
5:00 pm
Sabino Marcos (RIP)
Antonio Umandap (RIP)
7:00 pm
Gustavo Avendaño (RIP)
Adalberto Cedeno (RIP)
PAPAL INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER
General Intention: That each may contribute to
the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.
Missionary Intention: That by participating in the
Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission
to evangelize.
Pastor:
Associate Pastor:
Regular Sunday Supply:
Permanent Deacons:
Parish Business Manager:
Secretary:
Bulletin Editor:
Family Life Director:
Liturgy Coordinator:
Development/Facility:
Director of Music:
Pastoral Council:
Finance Council:
Regional Vocations Director:
STAFF
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
Rev. Ambrose Udoji
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Charles Denisac (RIP)
Carlos Origel
Richard Medina
Betty Origel - ext. 205
busmgrolph@ca.rr.com
Patricia Inzunza ext. 201 olphoffice@ca.rr.com
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 bulletinolph@gmail.com
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Theresa Nicholas ext. 211 olphliturgy@gmail.com
Hector Perez - ext. 220 developmentolph@ca.rr.com
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Chair: John Saavedra ~ Co-Chair:Vicki Carnavale
Chair: Ray Brown ~ Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
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
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan rgytn@hotmail.com
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey ~ 562-869-9969
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Sunday Scriptures Study
Melodie Santana 544-8188
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Little Rock Bible Study
Respect Life Committee
Richard Ching
382-3360
Linda Malme
869-6491
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Couples for Christ
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
Knights of Columbus
Albert Mendoza 951-264-1822
John Kirschner
923-1932
Ma Cecile Mendoza 858-2326
MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
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
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Rosa Bulnes
417-6624
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
Martin y Michele Lopez
659-7432
Humberto Ascani (562) 413-0912
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIA NDAD
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
Miguel y Teresa Vela
879-9516
Aaron Lugo
806-9823
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Maria Paredes
397-6444
SACRAMENTS & MORE
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.
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
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
OUR LADY, THE VIRGIN OF CHARITY:
PATRONESS OF CUBA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
7:00pm - SPANISH
We will celebrate Mass
in honor of the Patron
Saint of Cuba: Nuestra
Señora de la Caridad del
Cobre. All are welcome.
GRIEF HEALING JOURNEY
Begins: Wednesday, September 21
Duration: 6 weeks
Where: OLPH Parish Center
Time: 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Sessions are designed to help a
person move from the darkness
of grief into the light of a new beginning with
renewed hope.
Sessions will include an explanation of the
stages of grief with prayer, scripture readings,
and confidential sharing.
For information and/or reservations, please call
Olivia Denisac at the Rectory 562-923-3246 ext
204.
OLPH’S WOMENS GUILD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
10AM - SCHOOL HALL
Our guest speaker will be Downey Mayor,
Alex Saab who will speak on the latest developments of our city plus his personal journey that
includes being an alumni of OLPH School. Due
to the Mayor’s tight schedule we will start
promptly at 10am.
A fabulous salad luncheon will be provided.
In lieu of the normal $10 donation we ask that
you bring cans of
tuna in support of
the Skidrow Sandwich
program.
Bingo will be played
after lunch.
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
is recognizing OLPH’s
Homebound Ministry
with a Mass on
Sunday, September 18
at 11:30am.
Monsignor is cordially
inviting all Homebound
Ministers to attend this important Mass
celebrating the importance of this ministry
to our parish.
LITTLE ROCK BIBLE STUDY
MONDAYS ~ 9:15AM
PARISH CENTER
You are invited to join us
and learn about the women
whose struggles in life
caused them to become
some of God’s chosen ones.
Bring a Bible if you have one – or one will be provided for you.
Study begins Monday, September 12
For information: Paul Lamotte 869-1234
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