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Contact Us: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY / 209 E. Lomita Avenue, Glendale, California 91205 / 818-247-2222 / www.hfglendale.org
July 17, 2022 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH OFFICE 209 E. Lomita Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
[email protected] / www.hfglendale.org Phone: (818) 247-2222
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 8:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 3:00pm Sunday: 8:30am-12:30pm
CLERGY
Administrator: Rev. Anthony Garcias, ext. 225
Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Mesa, ext. 229
DEACONS Deacon Ron Baker, ext. 552 [email protected]
Deacon Neon Recuenco, ext. 553 [email protected]
Deacon John Steele, Senior deacon
M A S S E S Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am, 12:30 PM (Spanish) and 5:30 pm (Life Teen) (9:30 am is also live streamed for homebound) Daily: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm Vigil
C O N F E S S I O N S Monday and Saturday: 4:00- 5:00 pm
Enter through Lomita doors
OUR LADY OF PERPE TUAL HELP NOVENA Wednesday: 6:00 - 6:30 pm
EUCHARIST IC ADORATION IN CHAPEL Monday to Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00pm - 6:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS CLERGY SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 23 5:30 PM Fr. Michael
Sunday, July 24 8:00 AM Fr. Anthony 9:30 AM Fr. Michael/Dn Ron 11:00 AM Fr. Anthony 12:30 PM (Spn) Fr. Michael 5:30 PM Fr. Anthony
All Masses are indoors. Only the 9:30 AM Mass has the outdoor
seating option.
*Please note that the clergy schedule is always subject to change*
THESE INTENTIONS WILL ALSO BE SAID AT ANY OF THE PRIEST’S PRIVATE MASSES
SUNDAY JULY 17 8:00 AM Dalmacio Vespera, Sr.† Alice Dino† 9:30 AM Lim and Sevilla Families Frank and Armando Gonda† Jesusa and Johnny D. Caldito Sr.† Amelia Villanueva† 11:00 AM Constancio and Paciencia Bayani† Ofelia Canlas Baluyot† 12:30 PM For the People of the Parish 5:30 PM Chivito Nishinome Matthew Hoai Nguyen† MONDAY JULY 18 8:00 AM Nancy Dang Matthew Hoai Nguyen† 5:30 PM Helen Tran Dorothy Chua Dy† TUESDAY JULY 19 8:00 AM Rafael Garcia Gloria Coleto Patrick Pardo Michael Cortez Quijano† 5:30 PM All Souls in Purgatory Daniel Alonso† WEDNESDAY JULY 20 8:00 AM Patrick Crellin† Merly Liwag Villanueva† 5:30 PM Cheryl Lacebal† Roberto David† THURSDAY JULY 21 8:00 AM Mila Puray Marivic Romualdez Esperanza Valera† David Folis† 5:30 PM Sean Salinas Dorothy Chua Dy† Myrna Alcantara† FRIDAY JULY 22 8:00 AM Restituta Origines† Crisanto Vesperas† Ann and Anito Torreon† 5:30 PM Teofilo Anino† Patricio Leslie Olavarria† SATURDAY JULY 23 8:00 AM Patrick Crellin† Danilo Valenzuela† 5:30 PM Teresa Heeyeon Lee Cheryl Lacebal† Proceso Maligalig†
* * ** NO TE : Su nda y 9 :3 0 A M Ma ss i s l i ve s t rea me d a nd in p ers on
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Dear Parishioners,
Saint Alexis of Rome is listed in the traditional Roman Calendar for July 17. He was born in Rome in the late 300s as the only son of wealthy senator and his wife. Alexis was raised in a Catholic home, since the Catholic faith had been legalized in the year 313, and his parents were known for their care of the poor. They made an agreement with another wealthy family for Alexis to marry their daughter, but Alexis wanted to remain single to serve Christ. To honor the wishes of his parents, he married, but on his wedding night he explained to his bride that Christ was calling him to live a life of poverty and chastity. She gave him permission to follow this calling and he fled to Edessa in far-away Syria so that no one would recognize him. There he lived as a beggar on the streets, sharing his food with other beggars, spending many hours praying in the church each day, and teaching prayers and catechism lessons to children. His parents sent servants to look all over the Roman Empire for their son, but they did not recognize him as a beggar. One day in church, a miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary spoke aloud and recognized him as the “Man of God” who had fled from Rome. Alexis could no longer remain in Syria and returned to Rome. His appearance was so changed that when Alexis returned to his home, his parents did not recognize him, but were accustomed to care for beggars and gave him food and shelter. For seventeen years, Alexis lived as a beggar in a small space under the stairs of his family home, continuing to spend hours in church each day and teaching prayers and catechism lessons to children. When Alexis died, his mother found a note hidden in his clothing, revealing his identity as their long-lost son and how his love for Christ led him to live this life of penance from the day of his wedding. His mother cried out, “O my son! Too late have I known you!”
The Letter to the Hebrews (13:2) reminds us, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” The Scriptures this Sunday remind us of the importance of hospitality and the ways in which God blesses those who open their hearts and their homes as an expression of love, welcoming others as Christ in their midst.
Jesus is with us, humble and poor, disguised under the appearance of bread in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. How many times have we forgotten or perhaps ignored the consolation, the beauty, and the spiritual riches that Jesus offers us in his Eucharistic presence? Like the mother of Saint Alexis, we cry out, “O my Jesus, my life, my love! Too late have I known you!” But we still have time now to spend with Jesus, to recognize him hidden but truly here with us. The US Bishops have announced a three-year revival of devotion to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Archbishop Gomez is organizing a Eucharistic Congress on August 13 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, a day of prayer and presentations along with Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Admission is free. Visit: lacatholics.org/eucharist for more information and to register.
Thank you all for your patience with our temporary parking situation. The current part of the lot that is blocked off should be back to normal by the end of this month.
With gratitude,
Fr. Anthony Garcias, Administrator 818-247-2222 x225 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATOR’S
STEWARDSHIP
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PARISH NEWS H O L Y F A M I L Y M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
As disciples of Christ, Holy Family Parish is committed to being a more caring, united Catholic community of faith that welcomes all ages, cultures, and walks of life and strives to build the Kingdom of God.
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PRAY FOR….The Recovery of :
Camille Harriott, Purificacion Hernando, Rodencio Tuazon, Marites Lapus, Paul Lai and
Matthew Tribble
Those who have died before us and thei r fami l ies…
Gloria Ignacio, Maria Concepcion Ramirez, Felina R. Aguiluz, Elmer Surriga, Jaoquin Olan,
Guillermina Cervantes, Wilma Quendan Biscocho, Eugenio Arao, Felicidad Lim, Henrietta Huelgas Jaravata,
Joselito Espino and Zenaida Martinez
May the souls o f a l l fa i thful departed, through the mercy of God…. .
REST IN PEACE
This is to certify that the BANNS OF MARRIAGE of
Jon Carlo Nunez and Krystal Hernandez
Nicholas Zebrowski and Jessica Avva
Gary Chouchanian and Stacy Rodriguez
will have been published in this Church. As far as we know there is no impediment and the parties are free to marry. Wedding Banns are announced for three consecutive weeks prior
to the wedding date.
Please pray for this couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
T O G E T H E R I N M I S S I O N 2 0 2 2
Our parish commitment weekend and follow up weekend was completed in February. Our Parish goal is $99,661. The pledges we have received so far total $65,825. The amount paid is $39,918. Out of our 4500 registered families, 304 have made a pledge or payment.
Payment and Pledge online is available at OurMiss ionLA.o rg .
Thank you for those who have made their
pledges.
Have you been feeling a nudge in your heart to deepen your relationship with God? Have you been searching for meaning in your life? Do you feel restless, without direction in life? Are you looking to join a Faith Community? Do you want to know more about the Catholic Faith? Are you a Catholic who has not been confirmed or received First Communion?
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, “RCIA” may be the answer you are looking for!
Call Sandra Rodas at 818-247-2222 x211 or [email protected]
NATIONAL NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION Sharing the Good News….Your generosity Second Collection: July 16 - 17, 2022
YOUR GENEROSITY WILL HELP US TO MEET THESE
PROJECTS POSSIBLE: • To continue strengthening Catholic faith,
values and education through The Catholic Communication Campaign television, radio, and print messages.
• Helps Support some of the poorest diocese in
the country that depend on annual collections. Through vital evangelized programs, the Black and Indian Home Mission provides aid to some of the neediest African-American and native American Communities.
• Enables us to insure the highest standards of
quality Catholic education through The Catholic University of America’s exceptional programs of scholarship, research, and service. • Strengthens the Church at home, and helps to
provide basic pastoral resources and services to needy ethnic communities in scattered and isolated areas through the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
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A L U M N I O F S T . I G N A T I U S S C H O O L : W E A R E L O O K I N G F O R Y O U !
St.Ignatius school is celebrating its Centennial on September 24, 2022 at the school; that’s right… 100 years.
We are looking for all past alumni to share in the celebration. If you are an alumnus or alumna of St. Ignatius School please contact the school at 323-255-6456 or email us at [email protected] to provide us with your current contact information: Name, name at graduation, e-mail, phone number, address, etc. We are anxious to share with you current details being made to celebrate this once in a lifetime experience and keep you up-to-date as a celebration approaches. An extra bonus awaits you, this would be an opportunity to reunite with elementary school friends and classmates. We look forward to hearing from you!
ST. BERNADETTE RELIC VISIT and LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE
Plenary Indulgence granted by Papal Decree
St. John Baptist de la Salle 16555 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills
Wednesday, August 3rd
St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish will host the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the young girl who encountered our Blessed Mother 18 times in Lourdes, France. The day-long celebration and veneration of these precious relics will be the final stop of an historic 4-month, 22-state tour of the United States. All who attend the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience will receive a bottle of Lourdes Water, touch an actual piece of Lourdes Grotto, and are eligible to receive a Plenary Indulgence. All are welcome!
For more information contact: Deacon Dan Revetto via email at [email protected].
Wednesday, August 3, 2022: 7:30 am Holy Mass welcoming St. Bernadette's relics 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction immediately followed by Anointing of the sick 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Silent Veneration of St. Bernadette's Relics 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm Stations of the Cross (connecting St. Bernadette's life to Our Lord's Passion) 6:30 pm Candlelight Rosary Procession (Gather in Pavilion). 7:30 pm Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience (experience Lourdes Water, touch an actual piece of the Lourdes Grotto, Benediction and Plenary Indulgence, and farewell to St. Bernadette as she concludes her tour in the U.S. returning to Lourdes on August 4th.
The relic of St. Bernadette will visit the Diocese of Los Angeles from August 1 - 3.
Please see www.stbernadetteusa.org for other locations in your area!
Adoration/Perpetual Eucharistic Lily Guillen [email protected] Adult Formation (RCIA) Sandra Rodas (818) 240-2222 ext. 211 Altar Servers Maddie Santos (818) 247-2222 ext. 514 Altar Society Deacon Ron Baker (818) 247-2222 ext. 552 Ascencia Deacon Ron Baker (818) 247-2222 ext. 552 Baptism Team Joel and Angie Bautista (818) 437-3152 Bereavement Ministry Diane Hernandez (626) 429-1674 Bible Study—Great Adventure Deacon Neon Recuenco (818) 913-0839 Bible Study—Women’s Nini Rodriguez (323) 661-5667 Charismatic Prayer Group Cecilia de Dios (818) 987-2040 Church Environment Patti Baker (818) 247-3377 Class para Bautismos Andrea Carranza (323) 210-3797 Couples for Christ Joel Bautista (818) 437-3152 Cruzada del Rosario Josefina Regalado (818) 548-6158 Dei Gratia Jose Ibarra (818) 945-5293 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) to the Sick Ana Valino (818) 247-2222 ext. 515 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) Ruben Salcedo [email protected] Grupo de Oracion Santa Monica (Martes) Jose Luis Carillo (818) 476-9948 Knights of Columbus Eduardo Guerra (818) 220-7736 Lectors Mike Vista (213) 200-4977 Lectores Fabiana Isasa de Soto (281) 745-7201 Legion of Mary Carmen Shinn [email protected] Life, Justice and Peace Committee Deacon Ron Baker [email protected] Siloam Family Outreach Ministry (MERS LA) Marco and Muriel Arambulo [email protected]
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión Rodolfo Guerra (818) 913-0146 Music Ministry Dr. Adán Fernández (818) 247-2222 ext.213 Office of Evangelization Nancy Miranda (818) 731-0194 Oneight Confirmation/Youth Ministry Maddie Santos (818) 247-2222 ext. 215 Parish Mens/Womens Retreat Jason Schultz (213) 477-0244 Maria Cruley (818) 209-7980 Religious Education (DRE) Marietta Rogers (818) 247-2222 ext. 382 Safeguard the Children Committee Helena Ditko [email protected] Singles for Christ Misha Buising [email protected] St. Julian Hospitality Ministry Maddie Santos (818) 247-2222 ext. 214 St. Vincent de Paul Cecile Gonda (818) 247-2222 ext. 507 Sociedad Guadalupana Rosario/Gustavo Arias (818) 522-5151 The Lord’s Flock Janette Dequito (661) 345-2593 Ujieres Carlos Cardona (818) 378-8002 Vocations Committee Denny Cagampan III (213) 225-5678 Wedding Coordinator Imelda Candido (818) 534-6504 COUNCILS: Fil-Am Council Ping Bayani (913) 558-4332 Finance Council Cat Pierce (818) 247-2222 ext.228 Pastoral Council Chris Alejo (818) 813-2859 ROSARY GROUPS Divine Mercy Bernadette Sales [email protected] Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade Aurora and Peter Fernandez (323) 257-4010 Our Lady of Lourdes Family Rosary Group Rusella Hernandez (818) 731-2072 Our Lady Queen of Angels Tess Valino (818) 668-7989
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Queridos feligreses,
San Alexis de Roma es recordado en el Calendario Romano tradicional para el 17 de julio. Nació en Roma a finales de los años 300 como hijo único de un senador adinerado y su esposa. Alexis creció en una familia católica, ya que la fe católica había sido legalizada en el año 313, y sus padres eran conocidos por su cuidado de los pobres. Hicieron un acuerdo con otra familia adinerada para que Alexis se casara con su hija, pero Alexis quería permanecer soltera para servir a Cristo. Para honrar los deseos de sus padres, se casó, pero en su noche de bodas le explicó a su novia que Cristo lo llamó a vivir una vida de pobreza y castidad. Ella le dio permiso para seguir este llamado y él huyó a Edesa en la lejana Siria para que nadie lo reconociera. Allí vivió como un mendigo en las calles, compartiendo su comida con otros mendigos, pasando muchas horas orando en la iglesia todos los días y enseñando oraciones y el catecismo a los niños. Sus padres enviaron sirvientes a buscar a su hijo por todo el Imperio Romano, pero no lo reconocieron como un mendigo. Un día en la iglesia, una imagen milagrosa de la Santísima Virgen María habló en voz alta y lo reconoció como el “Hombre de Dios” que había huido de Roma. Alexis ya no pudo permanecer en Siria y regresó a Roma. Su apariencia estaba tan cambiada que cuando Alexis regresó a su casa, sus padres no lo reconocieron, pero estaban acostumbrados a cuidar a los mendigos y le dieron comida y cobijo. Durante diecisiete años, Alexis vivió como mendigo en un pequeño espacio debajo de las escaleras de la casa de su familia, pasando horas en la iglesia todos los días y enseñando oraciones y el catecismo a los niños. Cuando Alexis murió, su madre encontró una nota escondida en su ropa, que revelaba su identidad como hijo perdido hace mucho tiempo y cómo su amor por Cristo lo llevó a vivir esta vida de penitencia desde el día de su boda. Su madre gritó: “¡Oh, hijo mío! ¡Demasiado tarde te he conocido!”
La Carta a los Hebreos (13:2) nos recuerda: “No se olviden de practicar la hospitalidad, ya que gracias a ella, algunos, sin saberlo, hospedaron a los ángeles”. Las Escrituras de este domingo nos recuerdan la importancia de la hospitalidad y las formas en que Dios bendice a quienes abren su corazón y su hogar como expresión de amor, acogiendo a los demás como Cristo en medio de ellos.
Jesús está con nosotros, humilde y pobre, disfrazado bajo la apariencia de pan en el Sacramento de la Sagrada Eucaristía. ¿Cuántas veces hemos olvidado o quizás ignorado el consuelo, la belleza y la riqueza espiritual que Jesús nos ofrece en su presencia eucarística? Como la madre de San Alexis, gritamos: “¡Oh, Jesús mío, vida mía, amor mío! ¡Demasiado tarde te he conocido!” Pero aún tenemos tiempo ahora para estar con Jesús, para reconocerlo escondido, pero verdaderamente aquí con nosotros. Los obispos de los Estados Unidos han anunciado un avivamiento de tres años de devoción a Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía. El Arzobispo Gómez está organizando un Congreso Eucarístico el 13 de agosto en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, un día de oración y presentaciones junto con la Santa Misa y Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento. La entrada es gratuita. Visite: lacatholics.org/eucharist para obtener más información y inscribirse.
Gracias a todos por su paciencia con nuestra situación de estacionamiento en este momento. La parte del estacionamiento que ahora está bloqueada debería volver a la normalidad a finales de este mes.
Con gratitud , Fr. Anthony Garcias, Administrador 818-247-2222 x225 [email protected]
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