The Baptism of the Lord

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1 The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 Parish Office: (323) Fax: (323) Web Page: Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Mondays Priests are available during office hours or by appointment Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M. Associate Pastor: Fr. Vincent Hughes, O.F.M. Deacon: John Salazar Music Director: Christine De Leon Pastoral Assistant: Sister Luz Maria Hernandez SSP Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10 Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) MASS: MISA: In case of emergencies where a priest is needed after hours, please call (323) En caso de emergencia cuando necesite un sacerdote, por favor llame al (323) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Leslie De Leonardis, Principal (323) Fax (323) School ldeleonardis@stfrancisla.com Schedule/Horario English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm; Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am Saturday Vigil, 5:00 pm Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm Domingos, 10:00 am RECONCILIATION: Saturdays/Sábados 4:00-4:45 pm, English/Español BAPTISMS: Please check office for dates and times. BAUTIZOS: Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina. MARRIAGE: Please register in Office six months before intended date MATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada DEVOTIONS: Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pm Rosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am Mass QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (323)

2 Pastoral Reflection Reflecting on God s Word This is one of the key moments in the life of Jesus. Up north in his hometown of Nazareth he must have heard about John. At some point an inner voice must have said, Go south, go to the desert. Go listen to this preacher John. When he came to the desert, he may have stood in a long line before that moment came when he entered the water and John baptized him. Mark gives us only the briefest account of their meeting, but does present John as expecting someone mightier than he who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. It is this same Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus as he was coming out of the water. At that moment, the heavens were torn open, heaven reached down to touch the Galilean, and the Spirit descended like a dove. Have you ever seen a gull descend to snatch a fish or a hawk swoop down to seize its prey? By contrast, the image of a descending dove is one of beauty and grace, of gentle alighting. The words do not announce Jesus to others, as in Matthew s account, but they are spoken only to him: You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased (1:11), echoing the words the Lord speaks in the first song of the Servant in the book of Isaiah. The descent of the dove did not mean an easy life for Jesus, but God had penetrated his being in a way that would then drive him into the desert to begin his mission of confronting the powers of sin and death. This gentle dove came and continues to come with a mighty power. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. LITURGY COUNCIL Liturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators: HOSPITALITY: Ken Castillo EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Isabel Campos LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Sandra Platero MUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de Leon ALTAR SERVERS: Victor Veloz SACRISTAN: Froi Yeneza, Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda CHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vilma Sierra C.C.D. Saturdays R.C.I.A.: Colleen McClure-Morell, Tuesdays, 7pm R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pm YOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays Refleción Pastoral Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios Éste es uno de los momentos clave en la vida de Jesús. En su propia ciudad de Nazaret, ubicada al norte, él debió haber oído hablar de Juan. En algún momento debió haber escuchado una voz interior que le decía: Dirígete hacia el sur, ve al desierto. Ve a escuchar a este predicador Juan. Cuando llegó al desierto es probable que haya estado esperando en una larga fila antes de que llegara el momento de entrar en el agua y que Juan lo bautizara. Marcos nos hace sólo un recuento brevísimo de tal encuentro, pero nos describe a Juan como esperando a alguien más poderoso que él, que bautizará con el Espíritu Santo. Es este mismo Espíritu Santo que descendió sobre Jesús en cuanto salió del agua. En ese momento se abrieron los cielos, el cielo bajó a tocar al galileo y el Espíritu bajó sobre él como una paloma. Has visto alguna vez una gaviota descender para arrebatar un pez o a un halcón precipitarse de picada para agarrar su presa? En contraste, una paloma que desciende es una imagen de belleza y gracia, y de posarse suavemente. Las palabras de hoy no anuncian a Cristo a los demás, como sucede en la versión de Mateo, sino que se enuncian sólo para Jesús: Tú eres mi Hijo amado, en ti me complazco (1:11), haciendo eco de las palabras que el Señor dice en el primer cántico del Siervo en el libro de Isaías. El descenso de la paloma no quiso significar una vida fácil para Jesús, sino más bien que Dios había penetrado el ser de Jesús de tal manera que lo llevaría hasta el desierto para comenzar su misión de confrontar los poderes del pecado y de la muerte. Esta gentil paloma vino y continúa viniendo con intenso poder. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Derechos de autor 2014, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados ACTIVITIES FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez GRUPO de ORACIÓN: Maria Luisa Garcia, Tuesday, 7pm GUADALUPANOS: Nelfa Salazar, 2do & 4to, Domingo, 12 Noon HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Dale Benson, 2nd Sun., 8:00 Mass JESUS is LORD Prayer Group: Lydia Emnace, Thursdays, 7pm KOREAN SECULAR FRANCISCANS Rosalia Moon, 1st Sunday SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday SEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7:00 pm (323) YOUTH GROUP OUTREACH We welcome your ideas for serving those in need. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Freddie Vega & Angelina Morales AIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis

3 11 de Enero, 2015 Baptism of the Lord Página 2 Vocation If you feel that God is calling you to religious or priestly life, please don t hesitate to talk to Fr. Rene for more information or Br. Erick Pilarcik, OFM (408) Vocations@sbfranciscans.org Vocaciones Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con el Padre René para más información. The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 All you who are thirsty, come to the water! Isaiah 55:1 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading Behold my servant with whom I am pleased; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 55:1-11. Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Isaiah 12:2-6. Second Reading God anointed him with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:34-38) or 1 John 5:1-9. Gospel You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased (Mark 1:7-11). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado mi espíritu. (Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7) o Isaías 55:1-11. Salmo Te alabamos, Señor (Salmo 29 [28]) o Isaías 12:2-6. Segunda lectura Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el Espíritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38) ó 1 Juan 5:1-9. Evangelio Tú eres mi Hijo, el Amado, al que miro con cariño (Marcos 1:7-11). LIVING GOD S WORD At baptism, the Spirit came upon you in the presence of the Christian community, claiming you in Jesus name, and God said, You are my beloved son/ daughter. Spend some time praying over these words. What do you say to God in return? How does it affect what you do in life? Copyright (c) 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. St. Francis Weekly Financial Report Collection: 12/20-12/21 $5,203 12/27-12/28 $3,647 1/3-1/4/15 $3,485 READINGS and INTENTIONS Monday, 1/12 Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1: :00 AM - Dumas Pineda (B-day) Tuesday, 1/13 Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1: :00 AM - Pro Populo Wednesday, 1/14 Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1: :00 AM - Adelaida Monta (deceased) Thursday, 1/15 Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1: :00 AM - Emma Ventura (B-day) Friday, 1/16 Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 8:00 AM - Adelaida Monta (deceased) Saturday 1/17 Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2: :00AM - Pro Populo 5:00PM - Veronica Malabanan (Healing) 7:00 PM - Pro Populo Sunday, 1/18 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1: :00 AM - Elvia Rivera (B-day); Jose Mangampo (deceased) 10:00 AM - Maria Amparo Ramirez Caceres (deceased) 12:00 PM - Pro Populo; Lucy Malabanan (T-giving)

4 January 11, 2015 Baptism of the Lord Page 3 January 25 GENERAL MINISTRIES MEETING - Sunday 1:30pm in the Hall SAVE THE DATE -- Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance -- February 14, 2015! Did You Know? Help children game safely online Thousands of children and young people received game consoles for Christmas. Parental involvement is critical when it comes to helping children online game more safely. Take an active interest in the games that your child plays alone or with others. You can research games ratings and content on This website is maintained by the Entertainment Software Rating Board which rates thousands of games each year. Another tip is to know which safety features are available on the gaming equipment that your child uses a headset may have voice-masking features. For more information visit on using gaming sites go to: Sabía Usted? Ayude a sus hijos a jugar con seguridad Miles de niños y jóvenes recibieron consolas de juegos para la Navidad. Muestre interés en los juegos que sus hijos quieren jugar o comprar. Puede hacer una investigación de la calificación de estos juegos y sus contenidos en Este sitio web es manejado por la Junta Directiva para Calificar el Software de Entretenimiento, que califica miles de juegos cada año. Aquí se ofrecen unos consejos: Aprenda qué características de seguridad están disponibles en los equipos de juego que su hijo usa, un audífono puede tener características para enmascarar voces. Para más información visite Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2015 The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and revitalize us once more. Join us March 12, (Youth Day), March 13-15, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to attend! The Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. We offer 310 workshops, covering topics of interest from spirituality and personal development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis - there is a topic of interest for you. In addition to workshops, participants will enjoy morning praise, evening liturgies and a variety of noon time and evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress experiences. Don t miss out! Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may access the book on line and register by visiting To obtain a Registration contact your religious education office at your parish or call the RECongress information line at (213) to request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook.

5 January 11, 2015 Baptism of the Lord Page 4 Shantigarh REQUIEM for the UNBORN Saturday, January 24, :00 PM Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles 555 W. Temple Street, Downtown Los Angeles Sponsors for 9 day Novena for the Feast of the Sto. Nino 2015 Jan. 9 (Fri) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 (Sat) 6:15 p.m. Jan. 11 (Sun) 6:15 p.m. Jan. 12 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 (Tues) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 (Wed) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 (Thurs) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 (Fri) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 (Sat) 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by the San Fernando Santo Nino Devotees Jan. 18 (Sun) 11:30 a.m. (procession) OUTGOING HERMANA MAYORES San Fernando Santo Nino Devotees INCOMING HERMANA MAYORES - Dr. Charito Felazar Raboy, Ligaya Ramos and Ana Mae Pulido