33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2014

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1 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2014 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 Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10 Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 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) MASS: MISA: 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: BAUTIZOS: MARRIAGE: MATRIMONIO: DEVOTIONS: Please check office for dates and times. Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina. Please register in Office six months before intended date Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada 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 Some things drop into our lives and we simply run with them. Summer vacation was like that when I was a child. There was no need and certainly no desire to organize it for the sake of efficiency. Summer was better when it just happened: bike riding and pick-up softball on the school playground behind our house and swimming at Lakeside Park and going for ice cream at dusk and catching fireflies at night and a thousand other things that come together and make up summer. There are other things, however, that drop into our lives but never go anywhere, except perhaps with a lot of prodding. School comes to mind. I never would have gone had I been given a menu of options. Having my tonsils out was another such thing, and wearing braces on my teeth, and moving into a new city when I was eight, and my grandmother dying on my twelfth birthday. I took them in stride, mostly because there was no other way to take them. Given my druthers, though, they never would have happened at all. I simply lived with them, and then they were over. The Gospel this week proposes that God comes in much the same way. God gives us five talents' worth of life or two talents' worth or even one talent's worth, and with it enough energy to double it. Sometimes, though, God drops in when we'd rather be left alone, and so we try to bury God just because the situation doesn't look very life-giving to us. Yet it can be life-giving, like the weary routine of raising children or going to the same job we've been going to for the past twenty-five years or taking care of an aging parent. Eventually we may find out that burying such life is more deadly than the risk of living it, and living it brings a higher yield than we could ever expect. --Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright (c) 2012, 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 Reflexión Pastoral Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios Algunas cosas caen en nuestra vida y nosotros sencillamente las aceptamos. Así eran las vacaciones de verano cuando yo era niño. No había necesidad, ni ciertamente deseo, de organizarla para que fueran más efectivas. El verano era mejor cuando sencillamente se daba: montar en bicicleta, jugar algún tipo de béisbol en los terrenos de la escuela detrás de nuestra casa, nadar en uno de los parques, ir a comprar helado o nieve al anochecer, atrapar luciérnagas y un millar de otras cosas que juntas constituían el verano. Hay otras cosas, sin embargo, que caen en nuestra vida, pero que no llevan a ninguna parte, salvo y tal vez después de bastantes aguijonazos. La escuela me viene a la mente. Nunca hubiera ido a la escuela de habérseme dado la opción. Sacarme las amígdalas cae en la misma categoría, así como usar frenillos en mis dientes, mudarme a una ciudad nueva cuando tenía ocho años y la muerte de mi abuela el día que cumplí doce años. Yo lo tomaba todo con calma, pues no había otra manera de tomarlo. Aunque si me hubiesen dado a elegir, nada de eso hubiera sucedido jamás. Sencillamente pasé por todo eso y después todo pasó. El Evangelio de esta semana propone que Dios viene más o menos de la misma manera. Dios nos da cinco talentos en la vida, dos o aun uno y con ellos nos da suficiente energía para doblarlos. Sin embargo, algunas veces Dios llega de sorpresa cuando preferiríamos que nos dejara tranquilos y entonces le echamos tierra a Dios sólo porque la situación no nos parece muy vivificante. Pero pudiera ser vivificante, como lo es la rutina agotadora de criar a los hijos o ir al mismo trabajo que hemos tenido por los últimos veinticinco años, o cuidar de unos padres ancianos. Al final nos damos cuenta que echarle tierra a esa vida es más mortífero que arriesgarse a vivirla y que al vivirla produciremos más fruto que nunca soñado. Padre Joseph J. Juknialis Derechos de autor 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados. ACTIVITIES FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez GRUPO de ORACIÓN: Angelita Gomez, 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 16 de Noviembre de 2014 Trigésimo Tercer Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 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. TODAY'S READINGS First Reading The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thes 5:1-6). Gospel Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Primera lectura Un esposo es capaz de confiar su corazón a su esposa que es como una joya (Proverbios 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Salmo Dichosos los que temen al Señor (Salmo 128 [127]). Segunda lectura El día del Señor vendrá como el ladrón en la noche (1 Tesalonicenses 5:1-6). Evangelio Porque has sido fiel en lo poco, ven a compartir la alegría de tu Señor (Mateo 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). Living God's Word In his first letter to the Thessalonian community Saint Paul says that "the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night" (1 Thessalonians 5:2). If, however, we pick it up and run with it at that point, perhaps something new can be born in us. Copyright (c) 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. St. Francis Weekly Financial Report Collection: 11/8-11/9 $3, Readings & Intentions Monday, 11/17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18: :00 AM - Natasha Peralta (B-day); Jocelyn Peralta (B-day) Maria Sanchez Special Intention to Jesus Christ Tuesday, 11/18 Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 8:00 PM - John Paul Velasco (Health) Wednesday, 11/19 Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday, 11/20 Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday, 11/21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 11/22 St. Cecilia Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20: :00AM - John Paul Velasco (Health) 5:00PM - Veronica Malabanan (Healing) Elizabeth Panganiban (+); Arthur Augustine Panganiban (+) 7:00 PM - Eleodoro Camacho Pardes (deceased) Gertrudis Estella Ruiz (deceased) Sunday, 11/23 Christ the King Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25: :00 AM - Ratzi & Kathy Aiello (deceased) 10:00 AM - Pro Celia Fresno (deceased) 12:00 PM - Ruth Tapia (deceased)

4 November 16, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Second Collection: This weekend we will be taking a second collection to help with the purchase of Thanksgiving baskets. Thank you for your support. Segunda Colecta: Este fin de semana tendremos una segunda colecta para ayudar con la compra de pavos para las canastas del Día de Acción de Gracias. Les agradecemos su ayuda. DID YOU KNOW? Archdiocese offers program to empower children Child sexual abuse prevention includes empowering children by teaching them body safety rules and steps they can take to ensure their own safety. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles currently offers the following ageappropriate prevention programs for children: VIR- TUS Teaching Touching Safety; Good-Touch/Bad- Touch ; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Self-Protection Program Grades Parishes/schools can select from the programs listed above. All these programs encourage parent involvement in reinforcing what their children learn by providing parent information and materials so that parents may fulfill their role as the primary educators of their children. For information call (213) or visit: org/protecting/safeguard/pages/education.aspx SABÍA USTED? Arquidiócesis ofrece programas para dar poder a los niños Para prevenir el abuso sexual de menores, es necesario que los niños aprendan algunas reglas para la protección de su cuerpo así como otras medidas para protegerse a sí mismos. La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles ofrece a los niños los siguientes programas de prevención, apropiados según su edad: VIRTUS : Enseñando sobre el contacto físico seguro; Contacto físico: bueno y malo; Programa de protección personal de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, Grados 1 al 12. Las parroquias y escuelas pueden elegir cualquiera de los programas arriba mencionados. Todos estos programas alientan la participación de los padres de familia para reforzar lo que sus hijos aprenden, dándoles información y materiales para que así puedan llevar a cabo su misión de ser los principales educadores de sus hijos. Para más información llame al (213) o visite Pages/education.aspx Bible Course for 2015 Journey Through the Bible Timeline Dates of the classes: every Thursday from February 12th April 30th in the Saint Clare s Center at 7PM Instructed by Fr. Vince Attention Lectors: Preorder lector workbooks for the liturgical year. Both the English and Spanish versions cost $15. Rosary of the Americas: Join us on December 11, 2014 at 6PM in the middle lot for a bilingual Rosary. We will have live music from our choirs and we will form a balloon rosary. Novena to the Immaculate Conception Novena will begin on Nov. 28 at 6:30PM Second Collection: We will be taking a second collection next weekend to benefit the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Taize Join us for Taize Contemplative Prayer every first Friday of the month. Together in Mission St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal for 2014: $20.61 Pledges received: $20,632 Monies received by Together in Mission: $15,967 Estimated shortage of reaching your goal: $4,644

5 November 16, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 Thanksgiving Day: Bilingual Mass Nov. 27 at 10AM Bring a loaf of bread that will be shared during your dinner to be blessed Acción de Gracias: Misa bilingüe 27 de Nov. a las 10AM Traiga una barra de pan que compartirá durante su cena para que sea bendecido SFA SCHOOL S 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Don t forget to mark your calendars for SFA School s 2nd Annual Christmas Boutique on Sunday, December 14th! We will be selling one-of-kind crafts, homemade food and other goodies. It will be open 9 am to 3 pm in our parish hall. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact the principal, Leslie De Leonardis by ldeleonardis@stfrancisla.com or calling the school office at (323) Thank you and hope to see you all there!