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St. Bernard Catholic Faith Community
2516 WEST AVENUE 33 – (323) 255-6142 – LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
E-mail:
stbla@aol.com
Rev. Perry Leiker, Parish Administrator
Rev. Msgr. Patrick McNulty, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. Gerald McSorley, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Paul Henson, O. Carm.
CHURCH OFFICE/OFICINA DE LA IGLESIA
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL
2500 West Avenue 33 – (323) 255-6142
3254 Verdugo Road – (323) 256-4989
Fax – (323) 255-2351
PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Margaret Samaniego
PARISH MANAGER: Mario López
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN COMMITTEE: Jun Ballada (213)236-4829, Remy Baluyut (323)478-0001
Web Sites:
www.stbernardla.cc
www.facebook.com/stbla
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE – Remy Baluyut, Director
OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
2515 West Avenue 33 – (323) 256-6242
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS
Sunday in English
Vigil Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 9:30 am
Domingo en Español
11:00 am y 12:30 pm
Weekdays – 8:00 am
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Saturdays: 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 6:30 pm — 7:00 pm
WEDDINGS/BODAS
Please call the church office at least six months in advance.
Favor de llamar la oficina de la iglesia a lo menos seis meses en
adelante.
BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS
Saturday & Sundays
Call church office for information
Sábados y Domingos
Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para más información.
ROSARY – WEDNESDAY – 6:30 PM ENGLISH
MARTES – 6:00 PM ESPAÑOL
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
WITH MASS – WEDNESDAY – 7:00 PM
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 29, 2012
JESUS TAUGHT “WITH AUTHORITY”
GOD’S WORD IS ALWAYS BEING SPOKEN
That Jesus didn’t teach like the scribes was very
significant. After all, it was the scribes who taught the
scriptures. They were the ones who knew the religious doctrine
and taught it to the people. And though frequently criticized in
the Gospels, they weren’t bad people by definition. Many of
them were probably generous, decent, truthful people.
Centuries earlier, God had promised through Jeremiah that “the
days are coming . . . when . . . I will place my law within them,
and write it upon their hearts” (Jeremiah 31:31, 33). Of course,
“the days to come” are always here and now. The reign of God
is always “at hand.” So God’s word is always being spoken.
Usually, though, we miss God’s word, as available as it
always is. It’s as if a movie, filled with wonder and excitement,
were always playing away for our enjoyment; meanwhile, we
manage to busy ourselves with other things—and eventually
wander off—not willing to give our full attention.
What Jesus did was stir up a message that had been placed
deep within his listeners before they were born, etched in their
hearts by God. “Wake up!” he urged, and some people didn’t
wander off. They listened, “spellbound.”
And what of us? Must we wait for a charismatic teacher
to come and wake us up? Well, we may wait a long time. Let’s
not give in to the old “homilies are stale” and “church is boring”
excuses. God’s word is always being spoken. If only we can learn
to pay attention, we will be spellbound.
But Jesus was a teacher of a different sort altogether. It
was as though he didn’t need to refer to the scriptures or to the
teaching of anyone else at all. He had the authority himself.
Imagine the unusual impression he must have made on his
listeners!
It has been suggested that Jesus was reputed to teach
“with authority” because the crowds instantly recognized the
truth of what he said. Why? Because he spoke the truth that was
already in their hearts.
Today’s Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15–20; Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9; 1
Corinthians 7:32–35; Mark 1:21–28
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St. Bernard Church
January 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 29, 2012
Come, let us bow down in worship;
let us kneel before the LORD who made us.
— Psalm 95:6
Fr. Perry’s Message: ~ 4th Ordinary
Sunday ~ A scheduling error on my
part resulted in no priest being present
for the 9:30am Mass on Sunday,
January 15th. No excuse is being
offered because there is no reason for this to happen
except as an error. Having a priest available for Sunday
Liturgy is of utmost importance. However, especially
since I am here alone, it is important to realize that an
emergency, last minute sickness, or a priest ‘not showing
up’ could result in this happening again. It raises a few
important questions for us. Although some have been
prepared to celebrate a ‘Communion Service in the
Absence of a Priest’ there may be some reluctance or
lack of confidence to do so. Some additional training and
preparation is needed. Further we should all notice that
there is an increasing lack of priests in our Archdiocese
and this may happen more often than any of us would
like. Hopefully we will all give the benefit of the doubt and
presume that no malice was intended. Hopefully we will
appreciate when it does occur that to be blessed to hear
the Word and receive communion is the most important
thing and will hopefully always be available. Finally, this
should make us all more aware of the need to encourage
vocations and to invite especially our young people to
consider a vocation to priesthood, religious life, or
deaconate.
Fr. Perry Leiker
RETROUVAILLE
A Lifeline for Marriage - Retrouvaille (pronounced retro
-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in
their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help
get your marriage back on track. It will give you the
opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives
together in a new and positive way. This program has
helped 10's of 1000's of couples experiencing marital
difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep
misery. For confidential information about or to register for
the next program, beginning with a weekend on February
17-19,
2012
call
(661)257-7980
or
email:
ornelasdachs@sbcglobal.net or visit the web site at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com
BUNDLE SUNDAY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have their truck here
this coming Saturday and Sunday, February 4th and 5th to
receive donations of any useable items including clothing,
household goods, small appliances or furniture pieces,
books, toys, tools, kitchenware anything and everything in
working, useable condition. Please help us to help people
who are in need. For large items please call (323)224-6280.
NEW (REVISED) TRANSLATION FOR THE MASS:
(Introduction to the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal,
section 2, The Different Elements of the Mass) #54 The
Collect – After the Initial Rites including the Greeting,
Penitential Rite and Gloria, the Opening Prayer, properly
called the Collec, follows. The General Instruction
explains its purpose as follows: - “The Priest calls upon
the people to pray and everybody, together with the
Priest, observes a brief silence so that they may become
aware of being in God’s presence and may call to mind
their intentions. Then the Priest pronounces the prayer
usually called the “Collect” and through which the
character of the celebration finds expression”. (United
States Conference of Bishop site: http://old.usccb.org/
romanmissal/ Go to ’sample texts’ then to ’General
Instruction of the Roman Missal GIRM)
TOGETHER IN MISSION
This weekend we formally close our Together in Mission 2011
Campaign. Thank you for your participation and support during
this past year. We look forward in the weeks ahead to the
beginning of our 2012 Campaign. This is an opportunity to
support our local missions within our own archdiocese.
Hopefully we will all be able to make a pledge and join
Together in Mission, to give our support to our brothers and
sisters in need!
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION — Together in Mission 2011
$2,045
This collection will be of great help to lessen the expenditure
from our general funds for our Together in Mission 2011
pledge. Thank you for your generosity!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
This Saturday Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. will
conduct a free Homeownership Resource Fair at Ca.
State University, Dominguez Hills. There will be two
sessions: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm This event
(including parking) is free to the public. Register now at
www.habitatla.org/homeownershipfair or for further
information you may call 424-246-3651.
Please join us each day in praying for the priest of the day.
Favor de orar por nuestros sacerdotes.
Monday: Rev. Simon O’Donnell, O.S.B.
Tuesday: Rev. Victor Santoyo, O.M.I.
Wednesday: Rev. Noicolas Sanchez, C.P.C.R.
Thursday: Rev. Thommas Schweitzer
Friday: Rev. Sylvan Schiavo, C.S.J.
Saturday: Rev. Ronald Schmidt
Sunday: Rev. Richard Zanotti, C.S.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Bernard Church
Thursday of this week we celebrate the
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the
temple. Candles will be blessed and
available for purchase at the 8:00a.m. Mass.
Friday is the Feast of St. Blaise. The blessing of
throats will be offered at the 8:00am and
7:30pm Masses.
FEAST DAYS/DIAS FESTIVOS
Tuesday/Martes — St. John Bosco/San Juan Bosco
Thursday/Jueves — The Presentation of the Lord
La Presentación del Señor
Friday/Viernes — St. Blaise; St. Ansgar/San Blas; San Óscar
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading — Job spoke, saying: I have been
assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have
been allotted to me (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).
Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted
(Psalm 147).
Second Reading — I have become all things to all, to
save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23).
Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various
diseases (Mark 1:29-39).
Liturgical Color: Green
1/30 8:00am — Ernie Estanislao
1/31 8:00am — Pedro Meris & Ascencion Mendoza — RIP
2/01 8:00am — St. Bernard Parishioners
7:00pm — No Intention
2/02 8:00am — Candelaria Muncada — Happy Birthday!
2/03 8:00am — Rainerio Coronel — RIP
7:30pm — Camilo y Maria Magallón — RIP
2/04 8:00am — Pablito Jarata-Happy Birthday!
5:00pm — Joselita Meris — RIP
2/05 8:00am — Soledad Yapana —RIP
9:30am — Gerardo Mejia
11:00am — Maria San Juan — Feliz Cumpleaños!
12:30pm — Mario y Gonzalo Alarcon — RIP
Carlota Dirzo — RIP
FREE HEALTH FAIR/FERIA DE LA SALUD GRATIS
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School located at 2900
W. Pico Blvd. is sponsoring a HEALTH FAIR this Saturday,
February 4 from 10:00am—1:00pm.There will be professionals
on hand conducting health screenings, cooking and physical
demonstrations along with speakers offering tips on how to
maintain a healthy lifestyle. More info. (323)737-0012.
La Escuela Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto estará
ofreciendo una FERIA DE LA SALUD este sábado 4 de
Febrero de las 10am—1pm. Habrá profesionales ofreciendo
consejos para llevar vidas más saludables. (323)737-0012.
FIRST FRIDAY/VIERNES PRIMERO
February 3 ~ 3 de Febrero
Masses/Misas 8:00am English ~ 7:30pm Español
Adoration after evening Mass until midnight.
Adoración al Santísimo después de la Misa de la tarde
hasta la medianoche.
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Un error de horario de mi partre dio por
resultado el que no haya habido un
sacerdote para oficiar la Misa de las
9:30am el domingo 15 de Enero. No ofrezco una disculpa
porque sencillamente no hubo motivo para que esto pasara
excepto que fue un error. El tener un sacerdote disponible
para la Liturgia Dominical es de suma importancia. Sin
embargo, especialmente por el hecho de estar solo aquí es
importante comprender que una emergencia, enfermedad
repentina, o que un sacerdote no se presente puede
resultar en que esto vuelva a ocurrir. Esto trae consigo
interrogantes para nosotros. Si bien algunas personas han
sido preparadas para celebrar un ‘Servicio de Comunión en
ausencia del Sacerdote’ puede que haya renuencia o falta
de confianza para hacerlo. Se necesita entrenamiento y
preparación adicional. Más aún debemos
notar el
incremento de la ausencia de sacerdotes en nuestra
Arquidiósecis y esto pudiera pasar más seguido de lo que
quiciéramos. Ojalá se otorgue el beneficio de la duda y den
por sentado de que no hubo mala intención. Esperamos
que si esto vuelve a ocurrir podamos apreciar que el estar
bendecidos al escuchar la Palabra y recibir la comunión es
lo más importante y primero Dios siempre esté disponible.
Finalmente, todo esto nos debería hacer más conscientes
de la necesidad de exhortar a las vocaciones e invitar
especialmente a nuestros jóvenes, a considerar las
vocaciónes al sacerdocio, vida religiosa, o diaconado.
Padre Perry Leiker
UNIDOS EN MISIÓN
Este fin de semana cerramos formalmente nuestra
Campaña Unidos en Misión 2011. Gracias por su
participación y su apoyo durante el pasado año. En las
semanas próximas daremos principio a nuestra Campaña
2012. Esta es una oportunidad para apoyar nuestras
misiones locales dentro de nuestra propia Arquidiócesis.
Esperamos que todos podamos hacer un compromiso y
unirnos a Unidos en Misión y dar nuestro apoyo a
nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados.
COLECTA UNIDOS EN MISION 2011 (SEMANA PASADA)
$2,045
Esta colecta será de gran ayuda para evitar hacer uso de
nuestros fondos generales para cubrir nuestro
compromiso de Unidos en Mision 2011. Gracias por
su generosidad!
NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA
El Comité del Fashion Show les invita a su viaje de ida
y vuelta al Casino Harrah’s Rincon el sábado 25. El
costo es de $25 por persona. Salida de San Bernardo a
las 9:30am y retorno a las 5:00pm. Reservaciones e
información por favor llame a Patty Arellano (323)2254949.
Se les informa que nuestra escuela está aceptando
registraciones de nuevos estudiantes.
Les
recordamos que existe ayuda financiera para las familias
que califiquen. Más información al 323-256-4989, correo
electrónico info@stbernard-school.com o visite nuestra
página en la red www.stbernard-school.com.
GROUP WEDDING/BODA EN GRUPO
The Legion of Mary Group together with El Grupo
Guadalupano is inviting couples who are not married in the
Church yet and/or those who are married civilly to participate in
the “GROUP WEDDING 2012” on Saturday August 4, 2012 at
1:00pm here at St. Bernard’s Church.
El Grupo de La Legión de María en unión con el Grupo
Guadalupano invita a todas las parejas casadas al civil que
deseen casarse por la Iglesia a que participen en “Bodas en
Grupo 2012” el sábado 4 de Agosto, 2012 a la 1:00p.m. en la
Iglesia de San Bernardo.
Additional information/Más información:
Dagoberto Ramos al 323-640-3874, Salvador Solís al 323-2583611 o Maybelle Santos al 323-830-3331.
Este jueves es la Fiesta de la Presentación de Jesús
en el Templo. Las velas se bendecirán durante la
Misa de las 8:00am y estarán disponibles para su
compra.
Este viernes es la Fiesta de San Blás. La bendición
de las gargantas será durante las Misas de las
8:00a.m. y las 7:30p.m.
SAN VICENTE DE PAUL
El camión de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul estará en el
estacionamiento de la iglesia los días 4 y 5 de Febrero para
recibir sus donaciones de cualquier artículo en buen estado.
Para artículos grandes favor de llamar al 323-224-6280.
VENGA A CONOCER SU FE CATÓLICA
Escuela de la Fe impartirá su nuevo curso de formación
Cristiana SACRAMENTOS Este curso dará principio este
martes 31 de Enero de las 7:00—9:00pm. Ven a aprender
más sobre tu fe Católica!
NUEVA TRADUCCIÓN PARA LA MISA (REVISADA)
(Introducción a la Tercera Edición del Misal Romano Sección 2,
Los diferentes elementos de la Misa) {#54 La Colecta
(oraciones de los fieles) — Después de los Ritos iniciales
incluyendo el Saludo, Acto Penitencial y Gloria, y la Oración
Inicial, le sigue la propiamente llamada Colecta. La Instrucción
General explica su propósito como sigue: — ”El Sacerdote invita
al los fieles a la oración y todos se unen a el, se observa un
breve silencio para que se conscientizen de la presencia de Dios
y puedan pedir por sus intenciones en silencio. Luego el
Sacerdote pronuncia la oración usual, la “Colecta” por medio de
la cual el carácter de la celebración encuentra expresión. United
States Conference of Bishop site: http://old.usccb.org/
romanmissal/ Buscar ‘sample texts’ luego, ‘General Instruction
of the Roman Missal GIRM’
LECTURAS PARA EL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO
Primera lectura — Job declara que la vida en la tierra es
monótona, miserable y triste (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).
Salmo — Alaben al Señor, que sana los corazones
quebrantados (Salmo 147 [146]).
Segunda lectura — Pablo dice que no tienen otra
alternativa sino la de predicar el Evangelio
(1 Corintios 9:16-19, 22-23).
Evangelio — Después de sanar a muchos enfermos y de
expulsar a los demonios, Jesús predica la Buena Nueva
(Marcos 1:29-39).
Color Litúrgico: Verde
NEWS FROM ST. BERNARD’S SCHOOL
TURNARPOUND BUS TRIP — The St. Bernard Fashion
Show Committee invites you to their turnaround bus trip
to Harrah’s Rincon Casino on Saturday, February 25. The
cost is $25 per person. Leaving St. Bernard at 9:30am and
departs from casino at 5:00pm. Reservations or information
please contact Patty Arellano at (323)225-4949.
REGISTRATION for grades 1—8 is ongoing, and tuition
assistance is available for qualified families. To visit our
school, please call 323-256-4989 or e-mail info@stbernardschool.com. You may also visit our website at
www.stbernard-school.com.
BALLOT INITIATIVE IN NOVEMBER/PROPUESTA DE LEY EN NOVIEMBRE
A new parental rights ballot initiative is coming: The Parental
Notification Initiative requires doctors to notify a parent
before performing an abortion on a girl under the age of 18
years old. The Catholic Conference of Bishops encourages all
Catholics to support this pro-life effort. We need one million
valid signatures of registered California voters to put this on
the November ballot. Help by: 1) Signing the petition after
Mass; 2) Collecting signatures; 3) Getting the word out.
Una nueva propuesta de ley esta por llegar. La iniciativa de
Notificación a los Padres require que los doctores notifiquen a
los padres antes de practicarles un aborto a una menor de 18
años. La Conferencia Católica de Obispos exhorta a todos los
Católicos a que apoyen este esfuerzo a favor de la vida.
Necesitamos un millón de firmas válidas de personas
registradas para poner esta propuesta en la boleta electoral
de Noviembre. Usted puede ayudar 1) firmando la petición
después de Misa 2) Recogiendo firmas 3) Informar a la gente.
For information please call/Para Información llamar
Dagoberto Ramos (323)640-3874 o CAParentalRights.org
a:
COMPANION HOSPICE
FREE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Be a member of the caring hospice team in your community!
Assist the team by providing comfort, compassion and caring
in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Affirm life and
treat dying as a special and unique part of the life process.
Saturdays February 4th—25th from 9:00am to 1:00pm
320 No. Halstead St. Ste. 100, Pasadena
More info. 626-247-2270 or CeceliaR@CompanionHospice.com
ENTRENAMIENTO PARA VOLUNTARIOS GRATIS
Sea miembro voluntario del cuidado de enfermos
en su comunidad promoviendo la calidad de vida!
Sábados: 4 al 25 de Febrero de las 9:00am a la 1:00pm
320 N. Halstead St. Ste. 100, Pasadena, CA
Información 626-247-2270 o CeceliaR@CompanionHospice.com
Los talleres serán conducidos en Inglés.
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS/PATROCINADORES
During January and February, we ask everyone to check out
the advertisers and if you enter their establishments, could you
go out of your way to tell the owners or managers that you
saw their ad in our Sunday bulletin. A small effort on the part
of each of us can make an important contribution towards
keeping and improving our bulletin!
Durante los meses de Enero y Febrero les pedimos que revisen
a nuestros patrocinadores en la parte de nuestro boletín y si
visitan sus establecimientos, les pueden decir a los dueños o
maenejadores que leyeron su anuncio en nuestro boletín
Dominical. Un esfuerzo de nuestra parte puede ser una
importante contribución para mejorar nuestro boletín!