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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
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From The Desk of Father MacFrom The Desk of Father Mac Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and today is Respect Life Sunday. Each year, the U.S. Bishops launch a new theme to help Catholics understand and honor the dignity of every human person. This year's theme, “Christ, Our Hope in Every Season of life,” reminds us that we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. From the time we are knit together in our mothers’ wombs until we draw our final breaths, each moment of our lives is a gift from God. While every season of life brings its own challenges and trials, each season also brings new opportu-nities to grow in our relationship with God. Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable, rather than receiving the protec-tion they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope. Hope is not false optimism or empty positivity. Christian hope is something much more profound and goes to the very depths of our identity as followers of Christ. Hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ's promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (Catechism, 1817). Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suf-fering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in order that He might save us. Therefore, “God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end” (Spe salvi, 31). Christians know “they have a future: it is not that they know the de-tails of what awaits them, but they know in general terms that their life will not end in emptiness” (SS, 2). For this reason, a woman experiencing a difficult pregnancy can find strength to welcome her precious child into the world. A man facing a terminal diagnosis can see the end of his earthly life as the beginning of eternal life with Christ. The Church teaches us that “the one who has hope lives differently” (SS, 2). Christ’s promise of salvation does not mean that we will be spared from suffering. Rather, the promise of salvation ensures that even in the darkest mo-ments of our lives, we will be given the strength to perse-vere. By virtue of this Christian hope, we can face any chal-lenge or trial. When the seas of life swell and we are bat-tered by the waves, hope allows us to remain anchored in the heart of God. May we hold fast to Christ our hope, from the beginning of life to its very end! YOURS IN CHRIST, REV. EBEN MACDONALD, PASTOR
ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL AND PARISH will be sponsoring a booth at Encino Family Fes-tival, today, Sunday, October 8. Please sup-port our school by joining us between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (on Ventura Blvd., between Balboa
Blvd. and Amestoy Ave.). Also as part of our school and church’s continued commitment to our community, St. Cyril of Jerusalem School and Parish will also be sponsoring a booth at “The Sherman Oaks Street Fair” next weekend, Sunday, October 15. Please support our parish and school by joining us between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (on Ventura Blvd., between Van Nuys Blvd. and Kester Ave.). For de-tails please contact Michelle Estrellado-Vasquez at [email protected].
PARISH LEAGUE will have it’s first meeting of the new school year Thursday, October 10th, at 8:15 in the Msgr. Cyril Navin Parish Hall. Come and share your ideas on how to build up our par-
ish and school community. Or stop by to learn about ways you can get involved. See you there!
WILL YOU PRAY FOR LIFE? The 2019 fall campaign of 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is now under-way. The centerpiece of this action is a peaceful prayer vigil outside Family Plan-
ning Associates abortion provider at 10200 Sepulveda Blvd.(one block south of Devonshire St.) in Mission Hills. The Legion of Mary at Saint Cyril is responsible for anchoring the Monday afternoon shift from 1 to 3 pm. Please feel free to stop by and join them in prayer, even if it’s only for a few minutes. If you have questions, please call the Parish Of-fice at 818-986-8234.
CANDLELIGHT ROSARY AND PRAYER GROUP meets Mondays, except holidays, at 7pm in the church, in front of Our Lady’s altar near the west doors. October is the month of the Holy Ro-sary. Won’t you consider joining us one Monday
this month to show your devotion to the our Blessed Moth-er? In observance of RESPECT LIFE MONTH, we will also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet following the rosary.
CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY will have it’s next meeting for Year 2 students on Sunday, October 27th,with their Sponsors. The next meet-ing for Year 1 students is Sunday, October 20th. All meetings will begin at 9:45 am in the Parish
Bungalow. Participants will attend the 10 am Mass as a group and then return to the bungalow for their meeting. Dismissal time is 1:00pm. For questions, please contact Dianne at youthministry@st-cyril org or at 424-394-0648.
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN will have their annual “Forget me Not” LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION at the Wilshire Country Club on Saturday, Octo-
ber 12th at 11:00am. $135 per person. Come and enjoy an elegant lunch to support their important ministry to fami-lies in crisis. For tickets or more information, contact Elena Williams, 323-277-9738.
PrayFor
James Buttitta Regina Hagan Anne Galli Tio Galli Mickey Pappas Barbara Bick Mary Shartzer Sandra Osorio Dorothy Montanio Clare Fabre Shelia Hartman
Laura Buttitta Bob Farina Sheldon Payne Antonio Almonte Loretta Toggen-burger Dolores Cardelucci Maureen O’Connor Juliette Hamille Alicata Houston Family
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 4:00 pm - John Starr, RIP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 8:00 am -Vincent Cirrincione, RIP 10:00 am - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. 12:00 pm - Maria Park & Kyongbin Yim, RIP
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH 7:30 am - Sallie LeSage, SPEC. INT.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH 7:30 am - Sister Carol Francis Crowe, RIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH 7:30 am - Rachelle MInutella, SPEC INT.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 7:30 am - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 7:30 am - Jack Gilardi, Sr., RIP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 7:30 am - Vincent Cirrincione, RIP
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE THREE
ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM PARISH STEWARDSHIP SEPTEMBER 29TH
““For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” 2 T 1:7
Many of us compartmentalize our Faith; we bring it out only when we attend Mass or when we attend a parish event. Being a good Steward requires discipline and striving to put God first in everything, all the time. The next time you are at a neigh-borhood party, at work or out shopping, would your actions signal to others that you are a good and faithful servant of our Lord?
Our Weekly Collection Goal is $13,000 Thank you
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE GROTTO FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS AFTER THE 8 AND 10 AM MASSES THIS WEEKEND. COME MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY GROOMING
Like the psychological grooming we discussed last week, community grooming is another way a predator inserts himself into the life of his child victim. In community grooming, the pred-ator develops a rapport with the community
surrounding his victims, appearing to be kind, generous, and caring. This can often lead to increased levels of trust from adults around the victim, and increased access to the victim. The predator uses manipulation and lies to build a false image of good, which makes it harder for victims to come forward to express discomfort or report an allega-tion. For more information on community grooming, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Stockholm Syndrome and Victims of Abuse, Part II,” contact us. email:[email protected]
EXTENSION MAGAZINE The Fall 2019 issue of Catholic Extension magazine presents the theme of ENCOUNTER, which is when we step outside of our comfort zone and meet face to face with others so we may better under-stand the mystery of God in the least among us. In these exchanges, when we break through the hurdles of isolation and indifference, our minds and hearts are stretched, and we are forever changed for the better. Pick up a free copy of Extension magazine in the literature racks at the church exits. Its inspiring stories will help you understand the diversity and scope of the Catholic Church in America—in places where faith is strong, but resources are limited. A digital version of the magazine can be found at:
www.catholicextension.org/extension-magazine-newest. RELIGION, RACE AND SCANDAL: HOW DO WE SUSTAIN FAITH? Our invited speakers, Sr. LaReine-Marie Nosely and Dr. Kim Harris will lead an interactive discussion on how the
church is challenged in dealing with intense social chang-es that we are living with now. We will consider and dis-cuss how the church is sustaining the faithful or lagging behind in important social issues such as race, immigration and the clergy sex abuse scandals. Saturday, October 26th, 9 am– 12:30pm. The cost is $40. To register, call 310-333-2799 or email crs@lmu,edu For a full description of all their programs, visit extension.lmu.edu/crs.
TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE (as of September 20th 2019)
PARISH GOAL: $67, 300 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $45, 435 (67.5% of goal) AMOUNT PAID: $42, 364 (63% of goal) AMT. UNDER GOAL: - $24,936 (-37% under goal)
Thanks to those of who have already made a pledge of support. Envelopes are available in the pews for your contributions.
Envelopes (Egive incl.) $ 10,392
Loose cash $ 974
Total $ 11,366
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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