Download 513403 September 20.pub - St. Bernard Parish, Los Angeles

St. Bernard Catholic Faith Community
2516 WEST AVENUE 33 – (323) 255-6142 – LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
Rev. Gerald McSorley, PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. Patrick McNulty, PASTOR EMERITUS
Rev. Paul Henson, O. Carm.
Web Site:
http://stbernardla.cc
E-mail:
stbla@aol.com
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: Bernadette Gurule
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
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FIRST IS BEST?
“I’m first!” “No, I’m first!” “Mom, tell Ronnie that I
get to be first this time!” From the earliest moments of our
lives, there is something ingrained in us that is convinced
that first is best. If not chosen first for the sports team,
we are immediately deflated. We are coached to be “in
first.” We spend hours of waiting time in order to be first
in line. We are caught in a culture that makes being first
the highest priority. Against this backdrop, we come to
church and hear a Gospel such as the one proclaimed
today from Mark: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be
the last of all and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35). This is a
passage all about power.
Copyright © 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
•
September 20, 2009
BEING POWERFUL
Putting others first is one of the greatest
challenges in a world that places so much emphasis on
being powerful. Americans, for the most part, pride
themselves on being a “super-power.” Power, in and of
itself, is not the problem. What can become problematic is
the way that power is used. Our example of the perfect
use of power, of course, is the Lord Jesus himself. Fully
human and fully divine, the Lord put all the power that
had been given to him at the service of others.
Unfortunately, when one hears comments such as “he is a
very powerful man” or “it is a very powerful country,” one
usually thinks of people or countries that use power to
place themselves above apparently weaker people or
places. The Gospel is a challenge to turn this notion on its
head. We have each been given much power—the power
flowing from Christ—in our baptism. Today we are called
to use this power to place the needs of others before our
own.
Today’s Readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17–20; Psalm 54:3–8; James
3:16 — 4:3; Mark 9:30–37
Page Two
St. Bernard
September 20, 2009
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2009
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
for those who cultivate peace.
— James 3:18
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
How long have there been parochial schools in the
United States? Longer than you may imagine. The Jesuit fathers
opened Saint Mary School in Philadelphia in 1782 in the first
light of independence. Catholic and Protestant squabbles about
the nature of education forced the Fathers to make this risky
and innovative venture in the heart of the city. The school was
closed by a devastating fire in 1902, but reopened in 1968 as
St. Mary Interparochial School, the first example of a shared
parochial school. It is also the only Catholic school within the
confines of a national park. This is the “Mother School” of this
uniquely American institution. Many parochial schools, especially
in “national parishes,” were established to preserve the culture
and language of the “old country,” and also to protect young
people from prejudice.
In other countries, Ireland for one, the Church is
authorized to run national schools, sometimes under the
sponsorship of a parish. In still other places, such as Quebec,
publicly-funded “separate schools” were administered by the
Church. Wherever the state funds Catholic schools, normally
enrollment is guaranteed to all applicants. The Quebec system
was dismantled in 1998 when the state decided to reorganize
schools along linguistic lines rather than religious affiliation.
Parochial schools require considerable sacrifice, but they endure
as a distinctive treasure of the Church in the United States.
—Rev. James Field, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
POSSIBILITIES
All things are possible for one who believes,
more to one who hopes, even more to one who loves.
—St. Lawrence
LOS ANGELES ARCHDIOCESAN
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
62nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
“Reaching Out to Make a Difference”
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 — 8:30a.m. — 2:30p.m.
Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.
Exhibits open — 8:30a.m.; General Assembly —9:15a.m.
Dr. Michael Brophy, Keynote Speaker
MASS; Cardinal Roger Mahony — 10:45a.m.
Luncheon — 1:00p.m. $45.00 per person
For reservation forms go to CatholicWomenL.A.org
For more information please call Carol Carlyle at 626351-6801.
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL NEWS
Registrations for new students, Kindergarten —
Eighth grade for the 2009—2010 school term are now
being taken. Registration packets can be picked up in
the school office or at the church office.
Today is Catechetical Sunday, at
the 9:30a.m. and 11:00a.m.
Masses, all those who are involved
in the ministry of religious instruction and
formation in our parish will be commissioned. I am
grateful to these good people for their ministry and
service. May God bless them and those children and
adults to whom they will minister during the coming year.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Rev. Gerald McSorley, Pastor
VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT GROUP
Adult Catholic men and women between the ages of 17-35
discerning a possible call to Priesthood or Religious life are
invited to the Vocation Discernment Group meetings held on the
2nd Saturday of each month. This group provides a fraternal
environment in which to discuss your discernment of a possible
call to Priesthood or Religious Life with other men and women
who are also examining the call. October’s meeting will take
place at Holy Family Grade School, Room 13, 400 S. Louise, in
the city of Glendale from 9:30am—11:00am.
For more
information you may call (818)247-2222.
RCIA
Adults for the Sacrament of Baptism, First
Communion, or Confirmation can join the
RCIA class.
Classes started this past
week. Those who are for Confirmation
only need to be at least 20 years old. To
sign up please call the church office.
The American Red Cross thanks St. Bernard
Church and the blood donors for the recent
Blood Drive. 26 units were collected. Well done!
CONFERENCE: GOD’S HEALING LOVE
“ON EARTH & BEYOND”
Where: Santa Teresita Medical Center (Madonna Hall)
819 Buena vista St., Duarte, CA
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11
Sat. 10:00am—6:30pm & Sunday: 10:00am—5:00pm
Cost: One day: $25 — Two days: $46 (before 9/30/09)
One day: $35 — Two days: $65 (after 9/30/09)
For more information you may call (818)771-1361.
ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO BECOME A DEACON?
An informational meeting for men interested in finding out
about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles will take place next Sunday, September 27, from
1:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. at St. John Chrysostom, 546 E. Florence
Ave. in Inglewood. For more information please call the
Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383.
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Bernard
A C C W/EAST SAN FERNANDO DISTRICT
The East San Fernando District of the Archdiocesan Council
of Catholic Women will have its District Meeting on
Wednesday, October 14, at Incarnation Parish, 1001 No.
Brand Blvd., Glendale from 9:30a.m. — 1:30p.m. It
includes the program “WOMEN OF THE BIBLE,” Mass,
and luncheon.
The cost is $10/person—PRE-PAID
(deadline: Oct. 10th). For more information call Patricia
Granja at (818)502-1652.
The children's choir will begin rehearsal
every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at
5:00p.m. in the Multi-purpose room. They
will sing every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each
month at the 5:00p.m. Mass. For further
information you may call Jean Jarin at (323) 255 - 4909.
TURNAROUND BUS TRIP
There will be a turnaround bus trip sponsored by the Holy Name
Society of St. Bernard this Saturday, September 26. Cost is $40
per person with a slot free play of $30. Proceeds will be for the
Thanksgiving charity event. For reservations please call Anita
Fueconcillo at 323-255-5786, or Jun Apin at 323-254-9494.
Please join us each day in praying for the priest of
the day. Monday: Rev. Msgr. Patrick Reilly;
Tuesday: Rev. Jay L. Santos; Wednesday: Rev.
Malcolm Ambrose; Thursday: Rev. Tomy Tomiekeh;
Friday: Rev. Preston Passos; Saturday: Rev. Luke
Dysinger, O.S.B.; Sunday: Rev. Leo LeBlanc, O.M.I.
FEAST DAYS/DIAS FESTIVOS
Sunday/Domingo — Catechetical Sunday/Domingo Catequético
Monday/Lunes — St. Matthew/San Mateo
Wednesday/Miércoles—St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Saturday/Sábado — St. Cosmas/San Cosme and Damian
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading — Moses said, “Would that all the people
of the LORD were prophets!” (Numbers 11:25-29).
Psalm — The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart
(Psalm 19).
Second Reading — Come now, you rich. The wages you
withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are
crying aloud (James 5:1-6).
Gospel — Whoever is not against us is for us
(Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).
Liturgical Color: Green
9/21 8:00am — Dorothy Lamay — RIP
9/22 8:00am — Andres Rodriguez — RIP
9/23 8:00am — Catalina G. Fernandez — RIP
7:00pm — Paulina Rodriguez — RIP
9/24 8:00am — Michael A. Trujillo, II — RIP
9/25 8:00am — Mauricio Israel — RIP
9/26 8:00am — Intention of Celebrant
5:00pm — Amalia Abad —Happy Birthday!
9/27 8:00am — Rosario Bautista — RIP
9:30am — Tomas Arbolante — RIP
11:00am — Andres Rodriguez — RIP
12:30pm — Aureliano Moran — RIP
Page Three
JOBS AVAILABLE/EMPLEOS DISPONIBLES
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring. Please see
the flyers at the doors of the church.
La Oficina del Censo de Los Estados Unidos
está aceptando personal para el censo que se avecina.
Busque los bolantes enfrente de la iglesia.
Hoy es Domingo Catequético.
En las Misas de las 9:30a.m. y
las 11:00a.m., todos las
personas que están involucradas en el
ministerio de instrucción y formación religiosa en nuestra
parroquia serán comisionados. Estoy muy agradecido
con toda esa gente buena por su ministerio y su servicio.
Que Dios los bendiga, a ellos, y a todos los niños y
adultos a quienes ellos prepararán durante este año. Por
favor pidan por ellos en sus oraciones.
Padre Gerald McSorley
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Desde cuando existen las escuelas parroquiales en Los
Estados Unidos? Desde hace más tiempo del que se imaginan.
Los padres Jesuitas abrieron la Escuela Saint Mary en
Filadelfia en el año 1782 bajo la primera luz de la
Independencia.
Dado a las disputas entre Católicos y
Protestantes sobre la naturaleza de la educación los Padres se
vieron forzados a llevar a cabo esa nueva y riesgoza aventura
en el corazón de la ciudad. La escuela se cerró a causa de un
devastador incendio en el año 1902, pero fué reabierta en el
año 1968 como la Escuela Interparroquial St. Mary; primer
ejemplo de una escuela parroquial compartida, la única escuela
Católica dentro de los límites de un parque nacional. Esta es la
“Escuela Madre” de esta extraordinaria institución Americana.
Muchas escuelas parroquiales, especialmente en “parroquias
nacionales,” fueron establecidas para preservar la cultura y el
idioma del “viejo país” y para proteger a la juventud de
prejuicios.
En otros países, Irlanda por ejemplo, la Iglesia está
autorizada para operar escuelas nacionales, algunas veces bajo
el patrocinio de una parroquia, y en otros lugares, como Quebec
las “escuelas separadas” auspiciadas por los ciudadanos, eran
administradas por la Iglesia. Cuando el estado patrocina las
escuelas Católicas regularmente se aceptan todos los aplicantes.
El sistema de Quebec se desmanteló en el año 1998 cuando el
estado decidió reorganizar las escuelas junto con las lineas
linguísticas en vez de la afiliación religiosa. Las escuelas
Parroquiales requieren un sacrificio considerable, pero perduran
como un Tesoro distintivo de la Iglesia en Los Estados
Unidos de América.
ESCUELA DE LA FE
La Escuela de la Fe — Hombre Nuevo, les
invita a su nuevo curso de formación,
“Moral Cristiana” en el Salón multipropósito todos los
martes de las 7:00 a las 9:00p.m. Todos bienvenidos!
NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA PARROQUIAL
La escuela de San Bernardo está aceptando
matrículas para los grados de Kinder al
Octavo para el año escolar 2009—2010. Más información
llamando a la oficina de la escuela o de la iglesia.
No dejen de asistir a la Hora Santa los
jueves de las 6:00p.m. a las 7:00p.m. Este
mes estaremos pidiendo de manera especial
por todas las personas que han perdido sus empleos.
ESTA USTED LLAMADO AL DIACONADO?
Tendremos una junta informativa para los hombres
interesados en el diaconado permanente en la
Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. La junta será el próximo
Domingo, 27 de Septiembre de la 1:30pm a las 4:00p.m.
en la iglesia de John Chrysostom, 546 E. Florence Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301. Más información llamando a la
Oficina de Formación de Diáconos al 213-637-7383.
CODA
Si se siente usted triste o deprimido? CODA les
invita a su programa de Codependientes anónimos
los martes y viernes de las 7:00p.m.—9:00p.m. Más
información llamando al (323)969-4995.
Todos están invitados al Grupo de Oración que se
reúne en la Iglesia todos los viernes a las
7:00p.m. No faltes!
La iglesia católica del Divino Salvador recibió la visita la
imagen del Santo Niño de Atocha de Fresnillo, Zacatecas y
permanecerá hasta el domingo 27 de Septiembre. Esta
visita coincide con la gran fiesta Parroquial de la iglesia del
Divino Salvador que se está llevando a cabo hoy.
RICA
Los adultos interesados en recibir los Sacramentos
del Bautismo, Primera Comunión, o Confirmación
deberán apuntarse en la oficina de la iglesia. Las
clases dieron principio el miércoles de la semana
pasada. Para la Confirmación deben ser mayores de 20 años.
MINISTERIO PROCLAMADORES DE LA PALABRA
Sábado, Septiembre 26, de las 9:00a.m. a las
5:00p.m. (Certificado Básico). $35 o $25 para 5 o
más personas de la misma parroquia (comida incluida). Para
registrarse favor de comunicarse con Eugenio Garcia al teléfono
323-721-6060 o al correo electronic depaulcenter@att.net
POSIBILIDADES
Todo es posible para el que cree, más para el que
espera, y mucho más para el que ama.
—San Lorenzo
LECTURAS PARA EL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO
Primera lectura — El espíritu se posó sobre Moisés y
los ancianos, y también sobre Eldad y Medad. No se
puede limitar al espíritu (Números 11:25-29).
Salmo — Los mandamientos del Señor alegran el
corazón (Salmo 19 [18]).
Segunda lectura — Ustedes que se han hecho ricos
rehusando pagar los salarios y con otras obras injustas,
ahora se les va a condenar (Santiago 5:1-6).
Evangelio — Cualquiera que esté haciendo el bien en
nombre de Cristo está con él. Aleja de ti todo lo que te
impida el desarrollo espiritual (Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).
Color Litúrgico — Verde