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REV. EBEN M. MACDONALD -PASTOR REV. CYPRIAN CARLO -PRIEST IN RESIDENCE 15520 VENTURA BOULEVARD • ENCINO • CALIFORNIA • 91436 www.st-cyril.org • 818- 986.8234
REV. EBEN M. MACDONALD -PASTOR REV. CYPRIAN CARLO -PRIEST IN RESIDENCE
15520 VENTURA BOULEVARD • ENCINO • CALIFORNIA • 91436 www.st-cyril.org • 818- 986.8234
PAGE TWO SAINT CYRIL OF JERUSALEM JUNE 7TH 2020
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER MAC The past three months have likely been the most difficult period we have experienced in our lifetime as we have wit-nessed the monumental suffering and death caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and we have struggled to cope with the severe disruption it has created in our daily lives. As if deal-ing with the pandemic weren’t enough, the events of the past week have caused yet more pain as we have witnessed racial tensions in the wake of the death of George Floyd, yet another young African-American man to be killed while in police custody. This tragic event incited national pro-tests, violence, and looting in various cities across our na-tion, including Los Angeles. While we certainly cannot condone violence and looting as a response to social sin, we share the outrage at this sense-less killing and we can understand the frustration of so many in our society who feel their voices are not heard and that their lives don’t matter simply because of the color of their skin, where they come from, or the language they speak. The violence and unrest that has swept our city and nation is a painful reminder that racism still exists in our society. Racism is a social sin that violates God’s plan for humanity. As Sacred Scripture reminds us, every human person is cre-ated in the image and likeness of God. Every human person is equally valuable and precious in the eyes of God, no mat-ter the color of their skin or their ethnicity. As Christians, we stand in solidarity with all of those who have been victims of racism, hatred, injustice, and unfair treatment. We respect the right to peaceful protest but we must reject violence as a response to social ills. Jesus showed us that the way to respond to violence and injustice is love. Even as he hung on the cross, carrying the full weight of human hatred and sin, Jesus responded in love: “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Love is the path to peace, justice, and conversion. As members of the Church, we are called to love like Christ and work to break down barriers of fear, misunderstanding, hatred and prejudice. These barriers are at the root of all the conflicts that threaten peace on a societal or global level. But all large scale conflicts can always be traced back to conflicts in individual hearts. Nelson Mandela once said: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the hu-man heart than its opposite.” If we can learn to break down barriers in our own hearts, we will become more effective builders of unity, justice, and peace in the world around us and we can teach others to love like Christ loves. YOURS IN CHRIST, REV. EBEN MACDONALD, PASTOR
Food Drive a Great Success!
Thanks to all who dropped off donations for our Pentecost Sunday Food Drive.
We collected well over 100 grocery bags & box-
es of food and nearly $300 in financial gifts.
All of your gifts were donated to the Loaves and Fishes II Food Bank in Van Nuys which is
operated by Catholic Charities.
Your generous gifts will feed the hungry right
here in our local community!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP
RE-OPEN SAINT CYRIL’S!
When we have our written safe opening plan in place and approved by Bishop Aclan, we will need lots of volunteers who are willing to be greeters, ushers, social distance monitors,
cleaners etc.
If you would like to help, please use our Sign –Up Genius link on the parish website, or con-
tact the parish office and we will let you know how you can get involved.
TRINITY SUNDAY
Safeguarding the Children
Did you Know? DON’T BE AFRAID TO START A CONVERSATION WITH
YOUR KIDS ABOUT COVID-19 If possible, choose a time when your children are likely to want to talk, perhaps at dinner. Ask what they already know and what questions and concerns they have about COVID-19. Everyone reacts differently, but your children’s questions can guide your discussion. Listen and answer their questions with facts in a way that they can understand. If you don’t know the answer to a question, be honest. Let them know that there are a lot of rumors and false information and that you’ll help them learn the facts. If it’s appropriate for their age, you can show them how to search for the answer on a reliable website. Best places to learn about COVID-19 are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organi-zation (WHO). For more tips, please read the article, “How to talk to your kids about COVID-19,” https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/kids-covid-19/art-20482508. JOAN VIENNA– DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN [email protected]
We know many of you have been impacted by layoffs, work furloughs, or pay cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our prayers are with you. This is affecting our parish too! Without Sunday collections, we are experiencing a sharp decline in our income. Our deepest
thanks to those who are continuing to give so generously to support our parish during this challenging time!
Please mail your donations to the parish office at: 4601 Firmament Ave. Encino, CA 91436 OR make your gift online at: https://st-cyril.org/give-online May God reward your kindness .
WEEKLY COLLECTION
(MAY 31, 2020)
Envelopes: $6,685 Online Giving: $3, 304 School Support: $22 Building Fund: $25 Ascension: $115 Emergency Fund: $1,195 Total Donations: $11,526 Weekly Goal: $15,000 Weekly Shortfall: -$3,474
We Want to Contact Shut -Ins!
Please send names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of people you know who might need extra help.
During this crisis, we realize that there are a lot of parishion-ers that are, or have been, "shut-in". If you know anyone that has been "shut-in", please contact us at 818-986-8234 or by email at [email protected], and leave the person's name and phone number. We will contact them to see if there is anything they need or what we as a community can do for them.
If you would like to assist in this ministry of Presence, please call the parish office and we will provide you with a short list of fellow parishioners to reach out to with a quick note or phone call In these troubling times, a kind and encouraging word from a friend can be the difference between hope and despair. If you are able, please consider helping out. Let’s make sure no one in our community is left behind.
PrayFor Our Catechumens & Our Confirmand
Buffy Riley Regina Hagan Tio Galli Mickey Pappas Sheldon Payne Mary Shartzer Alicata Houston Family Bob Farina Maureen O’Connor Maureen Miller Marco Larios Pat Filley Scarlett Olson Jeff Gardener
*** All doctors, nurses, medical workers and first responders** **All those who have lost their income due to public health closures** ** All those who are suffering physical, mental or emotional distress due to the pandemic**
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Church SUNDAY & WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays 4:00 PM Sundays 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Vigil of Holy Days 7:00 PM Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Weekdays (MON-SAT) 7:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/RECONCILIATION Saturday: 8:00-8:30 AM & 3:00-4:00 PM
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesday: 8:00 AM HOLY ROSARY
Daily after the 7:30 AM Mass SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
2nd Sunday of each Month at 2:00 PM WEDDINGS
Must contact the priest at least 6 months in advance BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
Open Monday—Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
1st Friday of each Month after the 7:30 AM Mass
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PARISH MAIL ADDRESS: 4601 FIRMAMENT AVE., ENCINO, CA 91436
PARISH OFFICE ……………………………………………………… 818- 986.8234 RECTORY ………………………………………………………………… 818- 986.8234 SCHOOL ………………………………………………………………… 818- 501.4155 CONVENT …………………………………………………………… 818- 784.1290 BIBLE STUDY ………………………………………………………… 818- 789.5947 RCIA/ RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE …………………………… 818- 789.5947 CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM …………………………… 818- 981.6832 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK ………………… 818- 986.8234 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM/YOUTH MINISTRY ………… 818- 986.8234 PARISH WEBSITE ……………………………………………… www.st-cyril.org PARISH EMAIL ……………………………………………………… [email protected] FACEBOOK …………………………………………….…......… / StCyrilOfJerusalem SCHOOL WEBSITE …………………………………………….…… www.stcyril.net SCHOOL EMAIL …………………………………………………… [email protected]
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The public celebration of all Masses is
suspended until further notice.
Daily & Sunday Masses from Saint Cyril’s are being livestreamed on the parish Facebook
page www.facebook.com/StCyrilofJerusalem/
and the parish website www.st-cyril.org.”
Mass intentions are being celebrated privately by Father Mac.
If you have a prayer request, please contact
the parish office.
WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS ARE BEING COMBINED AT
THE 10:00AM SUNDAY LIVESTREAM MASS
WEEKDAY MASSES ARE BEING LIVESTREAMED MON-FRI AT 3PM AND SAT. AT 12 NOON
SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH
12:00 pm - Paulino Longo, RIP SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH
10:00 am - Danica DeJesus, SPEC. INT. MONDAY, JUNE 8TH
3:00 pm - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH
3:00 pm - For victims of racial violence & discrimination, SPEC. INT. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
3:00 pm - Law Enforcement & First
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 3:00 pm - Kirby- Granish Family Spec. Int.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH 3:00 pm - Rosa Maria Avendano, RIP.
12:00 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH - Helen Cardelucci Duncan, RIP
Responders, SPEC. INT.
The Los Angeles House of Ruth
Late April after we had been under the Safer At Home order for a few weeks, we received a call from an agency in Skid Row. They had discovered a young mother with 5 children all under 6 living in a tent. Our staff reacted with fear at first related to going into Skid Row where there are many Covid 19 cases. With-in a few minutes of considering the families needs two of our emotionally strongest staff members went to pick up the family. Upon arriving at our shelter the mom showered every-one, washed their clothes and became one of our best residents. Somehow this young mother turns out clean and polished children each morning. She is com-pliant with all we ask of her and we have high hopes that she will be able to resolve her issues related to being homeless and become a stable family within a few months. The Los Angeles House of Ruth is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible . If you would like to help, contact Sister Jennifer at:
The Los Angeles House of Ruth PO Box 33288, Los Angeles, CA 90033-1727 Phone: (323) 266-4139 Fax: (323) 265-3945 Email us: [email protected]
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