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1 W hat Scripture readings you hear, this weekend, will be determined by which Mass you attend! If you attend a Mass where the RCIA is preparing our catechumens, you hear of water from the rock in the desert, and of the Samaritan woman at the well-- meditations on the nourishment of God that comes to us in our dryness, yet, which must be mined for deeper meaning as we grow. If you come to one of the other services, you will hear of the giving of the 10 commandments on Mt. Sinai, and the story of the cleansing of the Temple by Jesus in the gospel. The point of the first reading is not just commandments and a "spirituality of law," though those are important, but more so that the Voice spoke in the silence of the desert. It was only when one had attained a certain "quiet" symbolized by a several week jaunt into the desert after having crossed the Red Sea, that the people of Israel could begin to hear. What will it take for YOU to begin to "hear"--for ME? The story of the cleansing of the Temple comes from the Gospel of John, where it is not presented as the opening of Holy Week (or Palm Sunday) as it is in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Rather, it is seen as the first really "public" act of Christ's ministry, following close on His action at the Marriage in Cana. So, those two: the Marriage in Cana and the clearing out of the area of the Temple known as the Court of the Gentiles were used by John to introduce Jesus to the world. Today we are asked to look at "the quiet needed for hearing" and the necessity of a "place to stand in order to hear." Do you have those in your life? That's the Lenten question we struggle with this week. - Fr. Bill Axe D ependiendo a qué misa vengan va a depender qué lecturas escuchen. Si vienen a una misa donde el RICA está preparando a nuestros catecúmenos, escucharán del agua que viene de la piedra del desierto, y de la mujer samaritana en el pozo de agua meditaciones de las nutriciones de Dios que nos llega en tiempos secos, y debemos de aceptar que Dios entre para que podamos crecer. Si vienen en las otras misas, van escuchar sobre los Diez Mandamientos en el Monte Sinaí, y la historia de la limpieza por Jesús en el Templo. El punto de la primera lectura de los mandamientos, es más de una espiritualidad de la ley, aunque sea importante, es de que la Voz habló en el silencio del desierto. Pero fue sólo cuando cruzar el desierto por un buen tiempo en silencio que la gente de Israel pudieron escuchar. Qué es lo que debes hacer o cambiar para poder escucharme? La historia de la limpieza en el Templo viene del Evangelio de Juan, donde no se presente al principio de la Semana Santa (o en Domingo de Ramos) pues son Mateo, Marcos y Lucas. Más bien es el primer acto público del ministerio de Cristo, siguiéndolos cercas en Su acción en las Bodas de Caná. Entonces, estos dos: la Bodas de Caná y la limpieza del área del Templo conocida como la Corte de los Gentiles fueron usados por Juan para introducir a Jesús al mundo. El día de hoy se nos pide a que veamos al silencio para escuchar y la necesidad de un lugar para poder escuchar. Lo tienen en sus vidas? Ésta es la pregunta para nuestra lucha cuaresmal esta semana. - Padre Bill Axe -Alfio Mazzei -Allie Smith -Alicia Jimenez Bravo -Anabel Manriquez -Andres Luna -Archie Brown II -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Carlos Antonio Vasquez -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Damacio Horta -Darwin Varela -Dustin, Gabriel, Carmelo, and Jorge Theresa and Marie Guillian -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Edy Becker -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 -Joan McLaughlin -Joseph & Denise Guillian -Juanita Rubalcava -Julia Ureña -Linda Guillian -Lorraine Duperon -Lucy Rodriguez -Manuela Montenegro -Maria Luna -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Martha Dorsey -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter -Miguel Alfredo Piliado --Mykhail J. Thomas -Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pam Terry -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Penelope Mendoza -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Huton -Ricardo Morales -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Sophie Demarcos -Sergio Villanueva -Sevarina Legaspi -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus -Timothy Akens -Juan Madariaga -Terry Ally Sr. -Dorothy McDonald -Juanita Orozco -Virginia Gadison -Nyniece Micheaou The love of God marks the one who receives and ac- knowledges it. Bring the focus of God's delight and knowing it makes every saint radiant- which is where the idea of the halo comes from. It's why Moses came down from Sinai with a face so shiny he had to wear a veil. It's why Our Lady of Guadalupe wears a full-body halo: blessed among women, Mary gave herself up body and soul to be God's delight. When you know you're the recipient of God's love, it's impossible to hide it.. - Alice Camille, from Working Toward Sainthood

2 - To build and foster a Christian Community that offers the opportunity to experience God s uncon- ditional love and acceptance to all who come into contact with it. Construyendo y alimentando una comunidad cris- tiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a todos con quienes nos encontremos. I n the first reading and in the Gospel, we are presented with two of the fundamental institutions of the religion of ancient Israel, the Torah and temple. The Torah gave shape to both the peoples religious life and their social, economic and political life. The temple in Jerusalem was the central site of worship for Israelites and was a place where the realm of creation opened up to the realm of God. In the Gospel, Jesus quite literally overturns all that. Jesus' body has become the new temple, the meeting place of heaven and earth. The people who witnessed Jesus' actions and heard his world did not really get this. As Paul says, the wisdom of God often appears to us as foolishness. Let us this Lent ask God to purify our hearts so that we can receive the wisdom and power that will allow us to recognize Jesus as God present among us. Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen Collier E n la primera lectura y en el Evangelio, se nos presentan dos instituciones fundamentales de la religión de Israel antiguo, el Torá y el templo. El Torá formó las vidas de las personas en lo religioso, social, económico y político. El templo en Jerusalén era importante para la alabanza de los Israelitas y era un lugar donde el ámbito de la creación se abrió para el ámbito de Dios. En el Evangelio, Jesús voltea todo esto. El cuerpo de Jesús ha llegado a ser el nuevo templo, el punto de reunión del cielo y la tierra. Las personas que lo escucharon no comprendieron esto. Como dice Pablo, la sabiduría de Dios seguido se nos presenta como algo tonto. Dejemos en esta Cuaresma, que Dios purifique nuestros corazones para recibir la sabiduría y el poder que nos ayudan a reconocer a Jesús como Dios presente entre nosotros. Que tengan una semana bendita, Hermana Karen Collier Together in Mission 2015 Parish Goal: $31, Amount Pledge: $7, Remaining Balance: $23, Together we can reach our Goal! Thank you for your support! Unidos en Misión 2015 Meta Parroquial: $31, Total Prometido: $7, Saldo a Pagar: $23, Unidos podemos alcanzar nuestra Meta! Gracias por su apoyo! The giver of alms should be free of anxiety and full of joy. His gain will be greatest when he keeps back least for him/herself. - St. Leo the Great Sunday, March 1 $10, Online Giving $ Sunday, February 22 $6, Online Giving $ Sunday, February 15 $7, Online Giving $ "El que practica la caridad debe estar libre de ansiedad y lleno de alegría. Su recompensa será mayor cuando deja lo menos para sí mismo" -San León Magno

3 Congratulations to Our 2015 Pastor s Awards Recipients: Rudy & Odris Williams, Ana Garcia, Eva Barrera, and Nicolette Ballou. Mrs. Cleo Pierre will receive a special award for her life time of service to St. Agatha. Join us to celebrate the much deserved recognition that will grant these parishioners and disciples in Christ who for many years have been loyal to St. Agatha and his ministry. Let s support them join! Mark your calendars! March 21, 7:00 PM at St. Agatha In the Herbert Johnson Parish Hall Tickets are $25 per person. Come and support the awardees! Have a special time with your family! Monday Soup Supper Schedule Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering Place: Parish Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. March 9 Sr. Maureen Patroni, CSJ (Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers & English Choir) March 16 Rev. Guillermo Garcia of Mount St. Mary s University (English Lectors, Eucharistic & Hospitality Ministries) SUNDAY, March 22 Rev. Jim Clark 3-5pm with small reception, followed by 5:30 Liturgy Penance Service March 23, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church March 30 Rev. Jim Heft St. Patrick s Celebration The St. Patrick s Committee is planning our Annual St. Patrick s Celebration on Sunday, March 15, We are looking for sponsors, volunteers and members who would like to join in the planning. Please contact Dónal Sully O Sullivan at (323) Bulletin Editor s March 2015 Reading Working Toward Sainthood by Alice Camille Short and practical reflections that are useful in real life during our Lenten Season. A companion for our current journey. February: The Rebirthing of GOD by John Philip Newell Felicidades a las Personas que Recibirán un Reconocimiento Pastoral 2015: Odris y Rudy Williams, Ana Garcia, Eva Barrera y Nicolette Ballou. La Sra. Cleo Pierre recibirá un premio especial por su tiempo y servicio en Santa Águeda. Ven con nosotros a celebrar el reconocimiento pastoral de nuestros compañeros que por muchos años han sido leales a Santa Águeda y a su ministerio. Venga a apoyarlos! Apunten en sus calendarios: 21 de Marzo, 7:00 P.M. En el Salón Parroquial Los boletos están a $25 por persona. Vengan y apoyen a los ganadores y tengan un buen tiempo con su familia! Horario de las Sopas Pobres La esperanza en medio del sufrimiento Lugar: Salón Parroquial Tiempo: 7:00 p.m. 9 de marzo Hermana Maureen Patroni, CSJ (Ministros de Eucaristía, Monaguillos y Coro de Ingles) 16 de marzo Rev. Guillermo Garcia De la Universidad de Mount St. Mary (Lectores de ingles, Ministerios de Eucaristía y Hospitalidad) DOMINGO, 22 de marzo Rev. Jim Clark Presentación de 3-5pm y liturgia a las 5:30 pm Servicio de Penitencia / Confesiones 23 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m., en la Iglesia 30 de marzo Rev. Jim Heft Celebración de San Patricio El Equipo de San Patricio está planeando nuestra Celebración Anual de San Patricio el domingo 15 de marzo de Estamos buscando patrocinadores, voluntarios y miembros para planear la celebración. Favor de contactar a Donal O Sullivan al (323) Lectura para Marzo Elección del Editor Desafío, por P. Mark Link S.J. Ejercicios espirituales para la Cuaresma de acuerdo a San Ignacio de Loyola. Febrero: Mi vida con los santos, por P. James Martin S.J.

4 Religious Education Congress 2015 Our Confirmation students will be attending Youth Day, on March 12, joining over 15,000 youth from all over Southern California and beyond. Our Ministers will also be attending the Annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim from March Over the weekend they will participate in liturgies, praise, workshops and a variety of experiences with internationally renowned leaders. Keep them all in your prayers as they get ready to enrich and revitalize their faith once more. Members of the parish staff will be attending Religious Education Congress: Sr. Karen, Fr. Bill, Fr. Frank, Dn. Ricardo, Enrique Reyes, Teresa Amezcua and Gricelda De la Cerda, will not be available from Thursday, March 12th (Youth Day) thru Saturday, March 14th. The Pastoral Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 14, 2015 El Congreso 2015 de Educación Religiosa Nuestros estudiantes del programa de Confirmación participaran en el día anual de la Juventud, el 12 de marzo, reuniendo a mas de 15, 000 jóvenes del sur de California. Nuestros ministros también participaran en el Congreso anual de Educación Religiosa en Anaheim, del de marzo. Durante el fin de semana disfrutaran de talleres, oraciones, liturgias y una diversidad de experiencias por lideres internacionalmente. Por favor recen por ellos durante este fin de semana. Miembros del equipo pastoral participarán en el Congreso de Educación Religiosa: H. Karen, P. Bill, P. Frank, Dn. Ricardo, Enrique Reyes, Teresa Amezcua y Gricelda De la Cerda, no estarán disponibles en la oficina del Jueves, 12 de marzo (Día Juvenil) hasta el sábado, 14 de marzo. La oficina del Centro Pastoral estará CERRADA el sábado, 14 de marzo de 2015 Valentine s Dance Raffle Winners Ganadores de la Rifa San Valentín 1st prize: Manuel Vallares 2nd prize: Ja nelle M. La Croix The following winning tickets had no name. Please call the Pastoral Center Office to claim your basket. 3rd prize: th prize: A Mass intention is a beautiful way to remember a beloved friend or family member, whether in death, for healing, in celebration of a special day, or simply for prayer and guidance. Call or come by the office to arrange this. A customary donation of $10 is appreciated. Eucharistic Ministry Meeting Reminder Our next Eucharistic Ministry meeting will be on, Sunday, March 15, 2015, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Conference Room. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Una intención de Misa es una manera hermosa de recordar a un ser querido ya sea por su fallecimiento, cumpleaños, sanación, acción de gracias, o cualquier ocasión que sea. Llama o ven a la oficina para pedir una intención de Misa. Gracias por dar la donación sugerida de $10. March 14 NO MEAL (Staff attending Rel. Ed. Congress) "NOBODY CAN DO EVERY- THING BUT EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHIING" Thank you Confirmation group 1 for the sandwiches and the seven students from the class that stayed to prepare the meal and Chandler from Transfiguration Catholic School for serving our guests.. These young saints came to pass on blessings and be a blessing for our guests. We thank God for the blessing and the parents for sending their children to reach out and be and make a difference for someone in need. Amen. We continue to say that the St. Agatha Family must be the apple of God's eye. Look how He sends Mr. Rincon with produce, Ana and Herminio with Capri Sun drinks each week, Linda F and her family with 3 sheet cakes and Sharon W with 9 cases of water donations each month and you dear family to reach out to serve. He has blessed our church family to be a blessing to so many. March 21 7am AACE Contact: Mrs. Paul/Marion S. who come in need. He gives us opportunities and situations where the God in us is allowed to shine through to unite us to serve as one to stimulate and raise the spirits and hope of those who come in contact with our church family. When you come to church on Sunday look around and see what God is providing for you. See your church family, spent time in fellowship with them. Listen to the message in the homily and see how you can apply this in your life. Thank him for being blessed by passing on blessings. We pray that as you journey you will have many special God blessed and filled moments that God has for you. Please join our Saturday S.H.A.R.E. volunteers and guests in praying for God's peace everywhere. Blessings, The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry

5 Teaching children about boundaries and safe touches is healthy Teaching children about boundaries and safe touches is not sex education. There are many safety issues we teach children: bike safety, water safety, fire prevention, driver's training, etc. Personal safety programs should have age appropriate lessons that give children the skills they need to protect themselves without frightening them. Keeping children unaware of the dangers around them does not keep them safe. Predators count on children not knowing what to do. For more information, please visit: Es saludable enseñar a los niños sobre la seguridad personal y los límites del contacto físico con otros Enseñar a los niños sobre los límites y cuando un contacto físico con otros es seguro no es educación sexual. Hay muchos temas de seguridad que enseñamos a los niños: seguridad en las bicicletas, seguridad en el agua, prevención de incendios, entrenamiento para conducir, etc. Los programas de seguridad personal deben contar con lecciones apropiadas para la edad, que les brinde a los niños la información que ellos necesitan para protegerse sin asustarlos. Mantener a los niños sin el conocimiento de los peligros a su alrededor no los mantiene seguros. Los predadores cuentan con que los niños no saben lo que hacen. Para más información, por favor visite: FREE SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY Baldwin Hills Library provides access to online homework help, computers, and free homework printing for students in grades K-12. We also provide live demonstrations on how to use computers Monday - Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm Baldwin Hills Library 2906 S La Brea Avenue (323) bldhls@lapl.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TALK (8255) Consider Our Parish Hall For Your Special Event! Did you know our Parish Hall is for Rent for your special event? Consider renting our space for your wedding, sweet XVI, baptism, or anniversary. Please call the parish office to arrange your event, (323) Bulletin Ads Businesses or individuals who wish to purchase a back page ad may do so by contacting Nettie Felix. Our bulletin is published offsite through the Mission Publications Co., and Ms. Felix is their local Advertising Sales Executive. Many varieties of ad sizes are available for your individual needs. She may be reached at (951) and her felixnettie@yahoo.com Prevención del Suicidio Alquile nuestro Salón Parroquial! Sabía usted? Usted puede rentar nuestro salón parroquial para su evento especial, para su boda, quinceañera, bautismo, o aniversario. Favor de llamar la oficina parroquial para más detalles. (323) Apply for Your Original Driver License Follow these steps: 1. Study for the driver license knowledge test 2. Make an appointment before visiting a DMV office 3. Complete a driver license application form (DL 44) available at the DMV office 4. Under AB 60, applicants will need to provide DMV with: Proof of identity and California residency 5. Pass a vision test, knowledge test, and if applicable, a road sign test 6. Give a thumb print 7. Have a picture taken 8. Schedule a future appointment for the behind-thewheel driving test, if applicable Call the DMV Office: Aplica para una Licencia de Conducir Sigue estos pasos: 1. Marcar una cita para ir a una oficina local del DMV 2. Estudiar para el examen escrito para obtener la licencia 3. Completar una solicitud para licencia de conducir (formulario DL 44) 4. Presentar prueba de identidad y residencia de California bajo la AB 60 (ejemplo: Matrícula Consular) 5. Pasar un examen de la vista 6. Pasar el examen escrito para obtener la licencia 7. Dar su huella dactilar y tomarse una fotografía (se hace en el DMV) 8. Marcar una cita para el examen práctico de manejo al volante Llama a la oficina de DMV:

6 Sat March 7 Sábado 7 de Marzo 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family 7:00 p.m. For the Youth of Our Parish Sunday March 8 Domingo 8 de Marzo Ex 20: 1-17/ Ps 19: / 1 Cor 1: 22-25/ Jn 2: :00 a.m. Juan Abel Westbrook - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. José Armando Covarrubias - A petición de su familia 7:00 a.m. Ricardo Sanchez - A petición de Carmen Sanchez 8:30 a.m. Our Parish Finances - 10:00 a.m. Our Parish Finances - 12:15 p.m. Francisco Santibáñez María de Jesús y Daniel Crisanto - A petición de Guillermina Crisanto 12:15 p.m. Samantha Belén Pérez (XV B-day) - A petición de María Flores 12:15 p.m. Alexia Grajeda (XV B-day) - A petición de Gloria Rodriguez 12:15 p.m. Juana de la Cruz Guevara - A petición de sus hijos y nietos 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family Monday, March 9 Lunes 9 de Marzo Kgs 5: 1-15b/ Ps 42: 2. 3; 43: 3. 4/ Lk 4: :30 p.m. Our Parish Family Tuesday, March 10 Martes 10 de Marzo Dn 3: / Ps 25: 4-6 and 7bc. 8 and 9/ Mt 18: :30 p.m. Mercedes Cormier (Feliz Cumpleaños) -A petición de Anita Cuellar 6:30 p.m. Ricardo Sanchez -A petición de Carmen Sanchez Wed, March 11 Miércoles 11 de Marzo Dt 4:1. 5-9/ Ps 147: / Mt 5: Servicio de Comunión Thursday March 12 Jueves 12 Marzo Jer 7: 23-28/ Ps 95: / Lk 11: :30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión Friday, March 13 Viernes 13 de Marzo Hos 14: 2-10/ Ps 81: 6-11, 14 and 17/ Mk 12: :30 p.m. Our Parish Finances - Next Sunday Readings -Third Sunday of Lent March 15, Chr 36: / Ps 137: (6ab)/ Eph 2: 4-10/ Jn 3: Submit a bulletin Announcement emontenegro@stagathas.org ereyes@stagathas.org Pastoral Staff Directory Pastoral Office (323) (323) (text messages) St. Agatha's Web: Sr. Karen Collier Parish Life Director Fr. Bill Axe Priest Ministry Dn. Ricardo Recinos Hispanic Apostolate Enrique Reyes Parish Business Manager Teresa Amezcua Director of Faith Formation Gricelda de la Cerda Faith Formation Assistant Emmanuel Montenegro Receptionist Maggie Arellano Youth Ministry Eddie Hilley Music Ministry Director Ext. 227 srkaren@stagathas.org Ext. 223 wx007@aol.com (323) deaconrrecinos@stagathas.org Ext. 224 ereyes@stagathas.org (323) tamezcua@stagathas.org (323) gdelacerda@stagathas.org Ext. 221 emontenegro@stagathas.org Ext. 240 marellano@stagathas.org (323) hilleysound@prodigy.net 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 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) Confession / Confesiones Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm Welcome to St. Agatha Catholic Church! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here celebrating with us, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in the parish. New: [ ] parishioner [ ] address [ ] phone [ ] Name: Phone: Address: