Mary sat listening to Jesus speak

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 1 7, 2016
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
10727 So. Downey Ave., Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
www.olphdowney.org
Mary sat
listening
to Jesus speak
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday:
Fridays:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
9:00am
-
7:00pm
12 noon
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
JULY 17, 2016
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worry
about many things …” Luke 10:38-42
The painful reality of worry afflicts us continuously. It seems at times, that we
worry about everything in our lives.
We must go to that which is most important in our journey of life. That is the Lord!
We need to be still, silent and attentive before God. He is present always, waiting for
us. We must be like Mary who sat before the Lord at His feet.
When we go before the Blessed Sacrament, the peace and strength that He gives us
is beyond words. Let us follow the example and advice of the Saints.
Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda
Worry is useless. God is merciful
and will hear your prayer
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE
A new round of thank-yous go out to our most recent
group of parishioners who have completed their 2016 Together in Mission Pledges. They are:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Avila
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benjamin
Ms. Alesxandra Calderon
Ms. Ann Cannady
Mr. and Mrs. Edmundo Cordero
Mr. and Mrs. Higino Cosio
Ms. Ascencion Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Egizii
Mr. George Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Gaytan
Mr. and Mrs. Osvaldo Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Abelardo Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Jimenez
Ms. Annie Juarez
Mr. and Mrs. William Layton
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lugo
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Ms. Maria Mancera
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Matus
Ms. Linda Mecklenburg
Ms. Victoria Merino
Mr. Robert Mescavage
Mr. Ron Meyer
Ms. Raquel Mireles
Ms. Linda Mora
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Moreno
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Murray
Ms. Maria Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Robles
Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Romero
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Rosales
Mr. and Mrs. David Rubio
Mr. and Mrs. Elenilson Sibrian
Mr. George Tupy
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Urubio
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Villalobos
Mr. and Mrs. Ceferino Vinas
Our total pledge amount now sits at $65,679, out of our
goal of $98,500, meaning we are just over 66% of our
pledge amount. We have collected $59,494 of that
amount and we have until the end of the year to meet our
goal. We want to encourage everyone to do their part.
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YOU ARE INVITED
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOPS
OLPH - Parish Center
begins Mon, August 1 (15 week session)
7:00pm – 9:00pm
We invite you to end this Extraordinary
Year of Mercy by giving yourself the opportunity to learn how to pray meaningfully
and deeply, building an intimate and profound relationship with our Lord.
“PLW (Prayer and Life Workshops) is a
liberating and healing Workshop made
possible through the knowledge of God
and of oneself: through the life experience
of Surrender, the participant nears a profound peace; and through messages and
exercises, the participant slowly is able to
liberate himself from sadness and anxiety;
to heal all wounds; to surpass fears and
complexes, while recuperating the meaning of life and the joy of living.”
For more information contact:
Steven & Haydee Gonzales
(562) 397-9304
steven.haydee_g@ca.rr.com
tovpil.org
JULY 17, 2016
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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Fire safety: planning and preparation
KIDS CORNER
Jesus was a guest at the home
of two sisters, Martha and Mary.
While Mary sat next to Jesus
listening to Him speak, Martha
was serving everyone.
Directions:
enter the
correct words
in the boxes
based on the
shape of the
letters.
Sister
Better
Village
Upset
Chosen
Woman
Work
Worried
H
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Bulletin
Monday morning by 10am
Email: bulletinolph@gmail.com
or bring to Rectory office
The United States has the highest fire death
and injury rate in the world. Every 80 seconds, a
family—somewhere in the U.S.—is impacted by
a residential fire. A little planning and effort can
help minimize your family’s risk. You can start
by installing, testing, and maintaining smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors. For a list of
other suggestions please email jvienna@laarchdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227 to receive a copy of the VIRTUS® article “A Reminder About Fire Safety in the Home.”
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all the parishioners who support our parish
and various ministries. God bless you.
Collection for Weekend of July 10, 2016
Sunday Regular Collection
Electronic Collection
National Needs
(2 weeks = $6,834)
School Support
Capital Improvements
HOLY HUMOR
$12,877
$1,769
$90
$41
$3,000
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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The Gospel for this Sunday can sometimes
give the impression that Jesus favored Mary
over Martha. But if they had both sat down to
listen, there would have been no dinner to serve
to Jesus. He saw that Mary was content to listen
to him, so Martha could have been content to
prepare the meal for Him. Remember the first
reading, in which Abraham insisted on serving
the visitors, whom he came to recognize as the
Lord and two angels. He was rewarded with the
assurance that he would soon have a son.
El Evangelio de este domingo a veces puede
dar la impresión de que Jesús favoreció a María
sobre Martha. Pero si se ambas se hubieran
sentado a escuchar, no habría habido cena
para darle a Jesús. El vio que María estaba
contenta escuchándolo, por lo que Marta podría
haber estado contenta preparando la comida
para El. Recuerda la primera lectura, en la que
Abraham insistió en servir a los visitantes, a
quienes llegó a reconocer como el Señor y dos
ángeles. Fue premiado con la seguridad de que
pronto tendría un hijo.
So simple acts of hospitality can also be how
people can welcome the Lord into their homes.
When we welcome someone into our homes as
a visitor, or into our lives as a friend, we are also
welcoming Christ. When we get to know someone better, we are also getting to know Christ.
Simples actos de hospitalidad pueden ser
cómo las personas pueden acoger al Señor en
sus hogares. Dando la bienvenida a alguien en
nuestros hogares como a un visitante, o en
nuestras vidas a un amigo, también estamos
recibiendo a Cristo. Cuando conocemos a
alguien mejor, llegamos a conocer a Cristo.
And what about that "better part" that Mary
had chosen? Are we sometimes like Martha,
with too many things on our minds to be aware
of the Lord? Sometimes we can't avoid the distractions that are part of life. But if we keep the
Lord on our minds we may be able to see which
are distractions to be put aside, and which are
opportunities to serve the Lord in a different
way. As we spend more time with the Lord in
prayer, we begin to experience God's peace,
which gives us the ability to choose the better
part.
Y ¿qué pasa con la "mejor parte" que María
había escogido? ¿Somos a veces como Marta,
con muchas cosas en nuestra mente para estar
conscientes del Señor? A veces no podemos
evitar las distracciones que son parte de la vida.
Pero si tenemos al Señor en nuestra mente,
seremos capaces de ver cuáles son las
distracciones que pondríamos poner a un lado,
y cuales son las oportunidades para servir al
Señor de una manera diferente. Cuando
pasamos más tiempo con el Señor en la
oración, comenzamos a experimentar la paz de
Dios, que nos da la posibilidad de elegir la
mejor parte.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
17 DE JULIO 2016
PÁGINA 6
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
“Martha, Martha, Tu te inquietas y te preocupas
por tantas cosas …” Lucas 10:38-42
La dolorosa realidad de la preocupación nos aflige constantemente A veces parece,
que nos preocupamos de todo en nuestra vidas.
Tenemos que acudir a lo que es más importante en nuestro caminar por la vida. Esto
es !El Señor! Tenemos la necesidad de estar quietos, en silencio y atentos delante de
Dios. El esta presente siempre, esperándonos. Sigamos el ejemplo de María que se
sentó delante del Señor a sus pies.
Cuando visitamos al Santísimo Sacramento, la paz y fuerza que El nos da sobrepasa
el pensamiento. Sigamos el ejemplo y consejo de los Santos.
Monseñor Lorenzo Miranda
“Ora, espera, y no te preocupes. La
preocupación es inútil. Dios es
misericordioso y escuchará tu oración …”
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO - VER LA PAGINA 8
DECIMOSEXTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
SEGURIDAD CONTRA INCENDIOS:
PLANEACIÓN Y PREPARACIÓN
Estados Unidos tiene el índice más alto de
muertes y heridas por incendio en el mundo.
Cada 80 segundos, una familia en algún lugar
del país, es impactada por un incendio
residencial. Un poco de planeación y esfuerzo
puede ayudar a minimizar el riesgo de su
familia. Usted puede comenzar por instalar,
probar y mantener detectores de humo y de
monóxido de carbono.
Para una lista de otras sugerencias, por
favor envíe un correo electrónico a
bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213)
637-7508 para recibir una copia del artículo de
VIRTUS®, “A Reminder About Fire Safety in the
Home” (Un recordatorio de seguridad contra
incendios en el hogar).
UNIDOS EN MISIÓN 2016
Una nueva ronda de agradecimientos van para
nuestro más reciente grupo de feligreses que
han completado sus promesas 2016 Unidos en
Misión. Ellos son:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Avila
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benjamin
Ms. Alesxandra Calderon
Ms. Ann Cannady
Mr. and Mrs. Edmundo Cordero
Mr. and Mrs. Higino Cosio
Ms. Ascencion Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Egizii
Mr. George Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Gaytan
Mr. and Mrs. Osvaldo Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Abelardo Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Jimenez
Ms. Annie Juarez
Mr. and Mrs. William Layton
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lugo
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Ms. Maria Mancera
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Matus
Ms. Linda Mecklenburg
Ms. Victoria Merino
Mr. Robert Mescavage
Mr. Ron Meyer
Ms. Raquel Mireles
Ms. Linda Mora
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Moreno
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Murray
Ms. Maria Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Robles
Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Romero
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Rosales
Mr. and Mrs. David Rubio
Mr. and Mrs. Elenilson Sibrian
Mr. George Tupy
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Urubio
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Villalobos
Mr. and Mrs. Ceferino Vinas
Nuestra meta para este año es $98,500. La
cantidad total de compromisos es de $65.679,
esto significa que es poco más del 66%. De esa
cantidad hemos recogido $59.494. Tenemos
hasta el final del año para cumplir con nuestra
meta. Queremos animar a todos a hacer su
contribución.
Mensaje del Diácono Carlos
PÁGINA 7
El mensaje bíblico de este domingo nos trae
ejemplos de hospitalidad. En algunas culturas,
como en la nuestra, recibir a un forastero con
cariño es un deber social. Así era en tiempos
de Abraham. En la cultura de aquella sociedad
de nómadas. Algo parecido sucede en nuestra
cultura Latina. Llega el viajero (la visita) a
nuestro hogar e inmediatamente se le ofrece
café o te, y mientras se platica en la sala, en la
cocina se le prepara una buena comida y en
algunas ocasiones hay música, buen humor,
compañerismo. El dueño de la casa tiene el
orgullo de ofrecer lo mejor de lo que tiene a los
que lo visitan. Y este es el ejemplo que Jesús
quiere señalar en el Evangelio de hoy, que abrir
las puertas de nuestro hogar es algo religioso,
eso es practicar la misericordia con nuestros
hermanos.
Regresando de una conferencia para
Diáconos Hispanos donde asistí, la cual se
llevo a cabo en la ciudad de Boston, el tema de
esta conferencia fue “La Misericordia de Dios
Expresada en Servicio del Diaconado”, fue una
experiencia muy hermosa convivir con
los hermanos Diáconos de todo el país y todos
entregados a la misma misión, ser los heraldos
de el mensaje de Cristo.
Bendiciones, Diacono Carlos
COLECTA EN VERANO
Durante el verano, nuestra colecta semanal es
más baja ya que muchos de nuestros feligreses
están de vacaciones.
¿Sabías que tenemos un programa de
donaciones en línea?
Es fácil inscribirse para hacer su donación
automática.
Vaya a nuestra página en el
internet.
www.olphdowney.org y haga
click en GIVE.
JULY 17, 2016
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, July 16
8:15 am
Nathan Avila (RIP)
5:00 pm
Kelly Choi
Sunday, July 17
6:30 am
Bice Buccimazza (RIP)
8:00 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
9:30 am
Eulaila Munoz (RIP)
11:30 am
Esther Heckman (RIP)
1:30 pm
Maria Andrade (RIP)
5:00 pm
Julio Valtierra (RIP)
7:00 pm
Carlos M. Mendez
Monday, July 18
8:15 am
Gladis Wall de Mendez
Tuesday, July 19
8:15 am
Aida R. Lopez (RIP)
Wednesday, July 20
8:15 am
Margaret Delgado
Thursday, July 21
8:15 am
Joe Trujillo (RIP)
Friday, July 22
8:15 am
Sergio & Luz Maria Wall
Saturday, July 23
8:15 am
Barbara Breen (RIP)
5:00 pm
Terry Lambros (RIP)
Sunday, July 24
6:30 am
Chester Dorazio (RIP)
8:00 am
Robert Biarnesen (RIP)
9:30 am
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
11:30 am
Terry Lambros (RIP)
1:30 pm
Jose Maria Ferrufino (RIP)
5:00 pm
Manuel Ortiz (RIP)
7:00 pm
Maria A. Yepez (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.
 Brian Mayfield
 Daniel Torres
 Cesar Caballero
 Matthew Lima
 Stephanie Ceja Visauño
 Mary Dixon
 Jennifer Kremser
 Silvia Fernandez
 Christine Mescavage Dittmer
 Julieta Dy
 Rodolfo Necessito
 Efrain Torres Reyes
 Melva Ortiz
 Norma Garcia
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
DIRECTORY
Pastor:
Associate Pastor:
Regular Sunday Supply:
Deacon Couples:
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 and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
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
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
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
Albert Mendoza 951-264-1822
Knights of Columbus
Ma Cecile Mendoza 858-2326
John Kirschner
923-1932
RESPONSABLES:
Diácono Carlos Origel
MINISTERIO HISPANO
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
Humberto Ascani
GRUPO DE JOVENES
Alejandra Rivera
382-3077
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
Aaron Lugo
806-9823
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
Rosa Bulnes
417-6624
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
Juan y Estela Prieto
644-0038
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIA NDAD
Miguel y Teresa Vela
879-9516
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
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday (bilingual): 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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JULY 17, 2016
RECTORY OFFICE
‘
During July and August the Rectory
office will be open on FRIDAYS
from 8:30 am until 12 noon
ATTENTION: MARRIED COUPLES
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
THROUGH OUR FATHER
Come and join us for a workshop (8
meetings) that will allow us to grow as individuals and strengthen our relationship as
married couples by coming closer to God
through the exploration of the scriptures,
Saints, and Virtues as they pertain to our
daily lives.
Begins Sunday, July 24 (8 meetings)
meet every other Sunday
5:30pm to 7pm
OLPH Parish Center
REGISTRATION DATES:
Tuesdays, July 25
NEW
Wednesdays,
July 26
DATES
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
To register you will need to complete the application (Incomplete applications will not be
accepted). Registration forms are available on
our website (www.olphdowney.org) or you may
pick one up in the office when you come to register.
Also please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate to complete your registration.
Fee: $80 = Year 1
$205 = Year 2
If you wish to register your child for Year 2
of the Sacrament Preparation, please bring
your completed We Believe workbook. We
CANNOT register your child for year 2 without
the completed workbook.
Year 1 Confirmation Information
Parent and teen must attend.
ORIENTATION MEETINGS
(in the School Hall):
Monday, July 25- 7 pm to 8 pm
Registration packets will ONLY be
available at these meetings.
It’s not too late.
Limited space is
still available.
July 18 - 22
9am - 1:30pm
Registration will be
done at first day of the
session.
Fun
Games
Activities