3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018 Parish Office: (323) Fax: (323) Web Page: Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday MASS: MISA: Priests are available during office hours or by appointment Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M. Associate Pastor: Fr. Sebastian Sandoval, O.F.M., ext. 18 frsebastian.sfpla@gmail.com Deacon: John Salazar Music Director: Christine De Leon Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10 Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Leslie De Leonardis, Principal Web Page: Phone (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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday 7:00 pm QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (323)

2 Weekly Reflection TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or as the locals say, Ons Lieve Heer op Solder. What looks like a beautiful narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clever disguise for a very well-preserved seventeenth-century home and a secret church. During the Reformation, the Netherlands was divided into Protestant Holland and the Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic stronghold. Protestant reformers seized all the Catholic parishes in Holland and de-catholicized them. New laws forbade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed Old Church by the new owners, and the dispossessed Catholics got to work hiding St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this mansion. Other Catholics did the same thing, but this is the only hidden church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated here. It s a beautiful hideaway, with nothing spared in regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic Dutch painting. A few steps away, the Old Church, begun in 1250, stands emptied of the statues and carvings of its Catholic days, its windows replaced by plain glass. The new tenants gave up when it came to the ceiling, which is still painted with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant ships. The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were out of mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 1853, but in 1924 when the International Eucharistic Congress was held in Amsterdam, processions of Catholics were still forbidden in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about 19 percent of the population, and there s no need for any of them to hide in the attic. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. LITURGY COUNCIL Liturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators: HOSPITALITY: Ken Castillo EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Carolina Benson LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Milagros Gomez MUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de Leon ALTAR SERVERS: Victor Veloz SACRISTAN: Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda, José Valdes 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, Tuesdays, 7pm R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pm YOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays Reflexión Semanal TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La cruda realidad de nuestro continente es que América es tierra de mártires. Esta semana recordamos el martirio del indígena quechua Segundo Francisco Guamán de Ecuador. Como la mayor parte de los indígenas americanos, los quechuas consideran la tierra como pertenencia de la comunidad humana. De ella come y vive todo ser viviente. Desde la llegada de los europeos la tierra americana ha sido explotada y con ella los indígenas también. El siglo pasado unos campesinos ecuatorianos dirigidos por Segundo Francisco comenzaron a reunirse con el Ministerio de Agricultura y el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Reforma Agraria y Colonización. Que agencias civiles tomen interés por los derechos del indígena es siempre buena nueva. Lamentablemente lo que es buena nueva para la muchedumbre pobre es mala noticia para los poderosos. Uno de éstos decidió vengarse en contra de los campesinos. En su rabia, asesinó al joven Segundo Francisco de sólo 25 años de edad. Pero su muerte, como la de todo mártir, no fue en vano. Su sangre derramada sobre la madre tierra ha ido sembrando más movimientos por los derechos de los indígenas. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ACTIVITIES FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez GRUPO de ORACIÓN: Maria Luisa Garcia, Tuesday, 7pm GUADALUPANOS: Silvia Resendiz, 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 Anges Ho, 1st Sunday SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday, 2pm SEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7pm (323) YOUTH GROUP: Victor Veloz, Fri, 6pm - 9pm OUTREACH We welcome your ideas for serving those in need. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Jorge Guillen & Angelina Morales AIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis

3 21 de Enero de 2018 Tercer Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario Página 2 Vocations If you feel that God is calling you to religious or priestly life, please don t hesitate to talk to Fr. Oscar 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. GIFT What I am is God s gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God. Anonymous REGALO Lo que soy es lo que Dios me regala. La persona en que me convierto es mi regalo a Dios. Anónimo TODAY'S READINGS First Reading The people of Nineveh believed God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Con los avisos de Jonás los ninivitas se arrepienten de su maldad (Jonás 3:1-5, 10). Salmo Señor, instrúyeme en tus sendas (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura El mundo que conocemos está pasando (1 Corintios 7:29-31). Evangelio Jesús empezó a proclamar: El reino de Dios ha llegado. Tomen otro camino y crean en la Buena Nueva (Marcos 1:14-20). TOGETHER IN MISSION 2017 UNIDOS EN MISIÓN 2017 St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal: $21,400 Monies received by Together in Mission: $18,402 Total Pledged $20,797 Only $2,998 away. We are doing well. Please help us reach our goal. Vamos bien. Ayúdenos a lograr nuestra meta. St. Francis Financial Report Collection: 1/13-1/14 $5, Online Giving: $793 READINGS and INTENTIONS Monday, 1/22 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3: :00 AM - Pedro Delfin Aguiar (deceased) Rosario Alfaro (Health & Soul), Poor Souls In Purgatory Tuesday, 1/23 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3: :00 AM - Rosario Alfaro (Health & Soul) Wednesday, 1/24 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 8:00 AM - Milton Holt (deceased) 1 yr death Anniv Rosario Alfaro (Health & Soul) Thursday, 1/25 Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16: :00 AM - Felisa Reyes (deceased) Rosario Alfaro (Health & Soul) Friday, 1/26 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4: :00 AM - Lydia Emance (T-giving), Rosario Alfaro (Health) Saturday, 1/27 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4: :00 AM - Rosario Alfaro (Health & Soul) 5:00 PM - Pro Populo 7:00 PM - Maria Rosario Ramos (+), Lucila Gonzalez (+) Sunday, 1/28 Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1: :00 AM - Veronica Malabanan (+), Aquliana Sabavaro (+) 10:00 AM - Pro Populo 12:00 PM - Daniel Igar (21st Bday)

4 January 21, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 DID YOU KNOW? Archdiocese implements strict policies for children s safety The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has implemented rigorous policies and procedures to provide a safe environment in our parishes and parish schools for all children and young people. These include: Zero Tolerance; Guidelines for Adults Working or Volunteering with Minors; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Boundary Guidelines for Junior High and High School Youth Working or Volunteering with Children or Youth; and Megan s Law compliance procedures. To view these and other policies visit: SABÍA USTED? La Arquidiócesis implementa políticas estrictas para la seguridad de los niños La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles ha implementado políticas y procedimientos rigurosos para garantizar que nuestras parroquias y escuelas ofrezcan un ambiente seguro para todos los niños y jóvenes. Estos incluyen: Cero tolerancia; Pautas para adultos que son empleados o voluntarios en programas con menores; Pautas sobre los límites de contacto de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles para jóvenes de junior high y high school que son empleados o voluntarios con niños o jóvenes; y Procedimientos para el cumplimiento de la Ley de Megan. Para ver éstas y otras políticas visite org/protecting. Our parish priests are looking for a part-time cook. If you are interested, please speak with Fr. Rene. Nuestros sacerdotes están buscando un cocinero/a. Si usted esta interesado/a, favor de hablar con el Padre Rene. Please check the Transition News Board for any updates! Por favor revise el tablero de noticias de la Transición para cualquier actualización! Heads of Parish Groups and Ministries January 30, Tuesday 7pm- St. Clare Center Cabezas de Organizaciones y Ministerios 30 de Enero, Mares 7pm- Centro de Santa Clara Council of Catholic Women The Northern District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other catholic women of the area. Every catholic woman is a member and there are no dues. The next gathering will held on Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi church. The day begins at 9:00AM and includes speaker Fr. Rene Juarez, Mass, lunch, and concludes at 1:30pm. The charge for the day is $10 per person paid at the door. For reservations or information please call one of the following ladies: Cherry Montenegro , Marrietta Sumampong , Gloria Cadorna or Perlita Mendoza or Veronica Mediodia OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE. TO OUR OUTGOING MAYORES JOSIE & ANDY FRANCIA & FAMILY FOR SPONSORING THE RECEPTION AFTER THE SATURDAY NOVENA. TO OUR INCOMING HERMANA MAYOR JOSIE WILSON FOR SPONSORING THIS YEAR S CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF THE SANTO NINO; TO THE 12 NOON CHOIR FOR THE PRAYERFUL MUSIC THEY ALWAYS PROVIDE FOR OUR CELEBRATIONS; TO MS. ELLIE MILLER & CO. FOR THE AMAZING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS; TO ALL THOSE WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES WHO JUST DO WITHOUT REGARD TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOR REWARDS, ESPECIALLY THE USHERS, LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, ALTAR SERVERS, FOOD SERVERS AND CHRISTINE DE LEON TO ALL THE DEVOTEES VIVA SANTO NINO. MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

5 January 21, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Confirmación Para Adultos En Febrero inicia la preparación para adultos mayores de 18 años que les falte el sacramento de Confirmación. Para mas información favor de comunicarse con Vilma Sierra o a la oficina parroquial. Confirmation for Adults Preparations for adults for Confirmation will begin in February. For more information, please contact Vilma Sierra in the religious education office or call the parish office. Page 4