We extend a warm welcome to all our school families and especially

to all our new families for the 2016-2017 School Year!

AUGUST 21, 2016 21ST SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

Our Mission: United in Christ through Baptism, our parish is a Catholic community of diverse cultures and experiences. Through worship, service and educa on, we share the word and celebrate the

Sacraments. We welcome and embrace all to join us in the praise & service of God.

Church Address: 923 S. LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

MASS SCHEDULES Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5 PM (Vigil) Weekday: 9 AM (Monday-Friday) Wednesday: 6:30 PMHoly Day : 9 AM, 7 PM, 5:30 PM (Vigil) First Friday Adora on: 9:30 AM-1 PM

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM Address: 926 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Telephone: (323) 930-5976 Fax: (323) 297-7677 parish@cathedralchapel.org www.cathedralchapel.org

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL Elementary School, Grades K-8th 755 S. Cochran Ave., L.A. CA 90036 T: (323) 938-9976; F: (323) 938-9930 www.cathedralchapelschool.org Tina Kipp, Principal

ADMINISTRATION Fr. Truc Q. Nguyen, Pastor (ext. 223) Nancy G. Sheehan, Business Manager (ext. 224) Sister Anna Tom, Rel. Ed. Director (ext. 234) Mayela Albarran, Office Assistant (ext. 235) Maria Lim, Office Support (ext. 221)

In Residence: Most Rev. Bishop Edward Wm. Clark

All Are Welcome! Thank you for your visit and we are glad you joined us. If you have recently moved in our community and would like to belong to a Catholic parish, you may contact our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am~5:00pm or send an email to parish@cathedralchapel.org.

Visit www.cathederalchapel.org to learn more about our church. Our website is rich in information: from the services and Sacraments offered in our parish to other features like Cathedral Chapel’s history; beautiful images of the art within the walls of our church; parish’s calendar of events; links to other Catholic websites, and many more.

To those who are visiting our church for the first time, we warmly welcome you! We also welcome back those who have been away for the summer and we hope that you all had a wonderful and restful vacation.

We are here to serve.

A MESSAGE FROM FR. TRUC “At the time, all discipline seems a cause not

for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness

to those who are trained by it” (Heb. 12).

Dear Parishioners and Visitors:

Welcome to our Eucharistic celebration during this summer season. Our new school year at CCS has begun last week. Classes are back to full schedules for our students. I want to welcome all new coming and returning families for having their children attending CCS in this academic year. Catholic education is an advantage for life for our youth. Please continue to pray for our CCS parents and students, teachers and staff for a great academic and spiritually uplifting year.

Summer Retreat - Come to God and Find Rest (Mt. 11: 28-30) - Sr. Karla Felix-Rivera

Last weekend, we had 19 parishioners who were able to attend our three day retreat at the Holy Spirit retreat center in Encino. I am thankful that they were made engaged in dialogue with God through the direction of Sr. Karla. I am also grateful to our three benefactors who supported financially for some of our retreatants and helped in defraying some of the costs organizing the retreat. I look forward to seeing some of you next year in July 21-23, 2017 at Serra Retreat in Malibu.

Acceptance-Unity-Life & Peace vs. Rejection-Division– Violence & Death

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus makes reference to the idea of divisions in the church and the families. There are two different purposes in using the word “division.” In organization, management or competition, division is important. The other type of division could lead to violence, war, and possibly death.

The root cause for most divisions is resulted in rejections. Rejections of one’s self image or of social and political views could lead to the cycle above. As human beings we need to find ways for common ground and reach unity. We need to choose unity, life and peace instead of division and death.

Study guide for 'Amoris Laetitia' by Rev. Thomas Reese

Chapter 6: Some pastoral perspectives

Pope Francis says that he will not offer a pastoral plan for families, but rather reflections on some more significant pastoral

challenges. It is then up to different communities to devise more practical and effective initiatives that respect both the church's teaching and local problems and needs (199). He looks at the formation of priests, marriage preparation programs, crises in marriages, as well as the situations of single parents and gay couples.

Questions:

1. What suggestions would you make for improving the formation of priests and lay ministers so that they could help families more (200-204)?

2. What preparation for marriage does Francis see as necessary for engaged couples or for marriage (205-211)?

3. Francis speaks of marriage as "a life-long project" (218) that moves through various stages (220). What stages has your marriage gone through?

4. Francis warns against "unduly high expectations about conjugal life" (221). Was this true with your marriage? How did you deal with it?

5. What does Francis means by "Love needs time and space; everything else is secondary" (224-226)?

6. Francis says every family faces crises (232), which can either weaken the couple's relationship or strengthen it. How does he encourage couples to face crises (232-238)? How have you dealt with crises in your family?

7. Francis writes about how "old wounds" and "scars" can affect a couple’s relationship (239). How does he advise dealing with them?

8. When is divorce "inevitable" and even "morally necessary" (241)? What is the proper pastoral care in such situations (242-243)?

9. Have you or anyone you know gone through the church's annulment process (244-245)? What was your experience?

Taken from https://www.ncronline.org/ blogs/faith-and-justice/study-guide- amoris-latitia)

If you are on vacation even if a stay- vacation with your family, may you reach your destination safely and find your time away enjoyable. May your return home be safe and without delays.

SACRAMENTS

Confession: *1:00 - 1:30pm, Sunday *Confession schedule is subject to change without notice. Thank you. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of month Matrimony: Six months’ notice required in advanced for marriage preparation. Appointments are available for private Confession, Baptism, Funeral, Quinceañera. Please call to schedule your event. First Communion: 3:45pm, Wednesday Confirmation: 11:00am, Sunday RCIA: 7:00pm, Monday

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 For the Birthday Intentions of Raymonde Bardeau 10:00 For All Our Parishioners 12:00p †Agnes Cruz Uniza 1:00p *Confession (subject to change)

MONDAY, AUGUST 22: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 Thanksgiving Mass for Alexander Nazar

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23: St. Rose of Lima 9:00 †Ines Rivera

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24: St. Bartholomew 9:00 For the Intentions of Rachael Oliphant; For Peace In Our World; For the Healing of Maria Rivas 6:30p OLPH Novena

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25: St. Louis of France; St. Joseph Calasanz 9:00 †Agnes Lynch

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 9:00 For The Healing of Enid Dodough

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27: St. Monica 8:30 For the Healing of Patricia Pavon 5:00p †Angelito Guerrero

WEEK OF AUG. 21-27, 2016 SAINTS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES, MASS

INTENTIONS AND PARISH EVENTS

WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH

DISCIPLINE It is no accident that the words "disciple" and "discipline" are nearly identical. Their relationship in Christian faith and life, however, has fallen somewhat out of favor in the past generation, as certain prescribed Church rules and regulations have been reduced and relaxed. These rules were often referred to as "disciplines." We are mistaken, however, to think that it no longer takes discipline to follow Christ. The Letter to the Hebrews assures us of that today. Our discipline is more like that of an athlete pursuing a victory or a personal best, or a musician striving for a concert career or to master a new piece of music. This discipline comes from desire, not from regulations. It was the desire to do the will of God that led Jesus on the path to his cross. It is that same desire he encourages in us today: to strive to enter through the narrow gate, to find ourselves in the kingdom with a surprising assortment of people who are there not because of mere observation of rules, but out of a genuine desire to recline at the table of the heavenly banquet. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Jubilee Year of Mercy, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time We have become accustomed to seeing pictures in the media and stories on the news about immigrants from Latin America and refugees from Syria fleeing violence and destruction in their own countries, trying to make their way to a safe place. We have also seen the reactions of people who want to keep them away from their countries, who fail to welcome the stranger and the helpless children. Have we forgotten Jesus’ call to comfort the homeless and the stranger? “They shall bring all your brothers and sisters from all the nations . . . to Jerusalem, my holy mountain, says the Lord.” In the three readings for this day, we are told that we are to welcome these strangers, to welcome the discipline of the Lord, which leads to peace, and to “strive to enter through the narrow gate” into the glory of God’s own homeland, the reign of God. THE NARROW GATE Life is difficult, and we need this preparation, for as Jesus tells his followers, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many . . . will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” We need to understand that we are strangers here; we all belong in another place, another time: the reign of God. If we do not know how to follow the right road, to welcome the stranger and help those who are in trouble, how will we find the right way ourselves? If we side with those who want to cast out others who do not resemble themselves in order to keep themselves and their countries somehow “pure,” we ourselves will be treated in the same way, and will not enter through that narrow gate. If we consider ourselves to be better than others, we lack the humility to enter the reign of God. For as Jesus tells us, “some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” God’s discipline will make us strong and kind, peaceful and good. It teaches us how to walk in the way of Jesus, and to enter through that narrow gate. Today’s Readings: Is 66:18–21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5–7, 11–13; Lk 13:22–30 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you …. Considering becoming Catholic? A Catholic interested in being Confirmed? A confirmed Catholic ready who is ready to explore your faith anew? JOIN US FOR RCIA!

Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called into the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their lives and are now interested in discovering what this really means. Together we witness to the fact that our search for God is a lifelong journey, a journey on which we make the most progress when we walk it with others and with intention.

To request more information: parish@cathedralchapel.org, 323-930-5976.

Religious Educa on Programs 2016-2017

First Communion:

PARISH LIFE: MINISTRY, EVENTS & REMINDERS

YOUR STEWARDSHIP OFFERING: August 13-14, 2016 Envelope & Loose Offerings: $ 3193| Building Fund: $705

PARISH next 2-weeks CALENDAR SEP 2 First Friday Adora on; Office closed at 2pm

in Observance of Labor Day Holiday

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA, ROSARY & MASS Every Wednesday, 6:30pm

SEP 5 Labor Day Holiday, Office Closed

SEP 6 PLC Mee ng, 6:30p

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of Ralphs. The new program year begins on September 1, 2016. Par cipants are required to register for the new term online at www.ralphs.com or by calling 800-443-4438. Even if you just recently registered, you are required to register again beginning September 1st.

Please note that as of September 1, 2016 the Scan Bar le ers are no longer valid and will no longer work at the register.

For your convenience, step by step website registra on instruc ons can be found at www.ralphs.com, click on Community, then click on Community Contribu ons and Enroll Now. If you don’t have computer access, please call 1-800-443-4438 for assistance.

In Our Prayers this Week… We pray this week for the good things God wants to give us; for peace and forgiveness in every human heart, including our own; for deliverance from all evils and absolute thrust in the God who guides us; for a spirit of family among nations; for the grace to give praise to God in every circumstance.

For our parishioners who are in need of our prayers: Enid Dodough, Rosemarie Morgenstern, Joan Shewfelt, Guadalupe Garcia, Hanah Herman, Valerie Purchas, Nimfa Sias, Mablene Smith

If you or someone you know are homebound, sick, hospitalized or incapacitated in some way that they are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Communion, please reach out to any of our staff or Ministers by calling the parish office. You can also fill out an online form available on our website.

BEN-HUR is a classic story of brotherhood and betrayal, slavery and love, forgiveness and redemp on. This August, take your family & friends to see the great Chris an story, BEN-HUR opening weekend! Learn more at sharebenhur.com

Ministers’ Appreciation Day Mass & Reception

Saturday, September 10, 2016 5:00 PM Mass

with Reception to follow

Please call the Parish Office to RSVP by September 6 All Ministers are invited: Lectors, EMs, Environment,

Ushers, Hospitality, Music, Counting Group

WORTHY TEACHERS

All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest pa ence, and, most of all,

profound humility. The Lord will find them worthy to become fellow workers with him in the cause of truth.

~ St. Joseph Calasanz

From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.

How Can Catholic Social Teaching Help Guide Our Participation? (Continued from last week)

Solidarity

Solidarity is “a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to . . . the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” It is found in “a commitment to the good of one’s neighbor with the readiness, in the Gospel sense, to ‘lose oneself’ for the sake of the other instead of exploiting him, and to ‘serve him’ instead of oppressing him for one’s own advantage.”11 We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Our Catholic commitment to solidarity requires that we pursue justice, eliminate racism, end human trafficking, protect human rights, seek peace, and avoid the use of force except as a necessary last resort. In a special way, our solidarity must find expression in the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable. A moral test for society is how we treat the weakest among us—the unborn, those dealing with disabilities or terminal illness, the poor, and the marginalized.

Conclusion (of Part 1) In light of Catholic teaching, the bishops vigorously repeat their call for a renewed politics that focuses on moral principles, the promotion of human life and dignity, and the pursuit of the common good. Political participation in this spirit reflects not only the social teaching of our Church but the best traditions of our nation.

PART 2: The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles This brief document is Part II of a summary of the US bishops’ reflection, Forming Consciences for Faithful citizenship, which complements the teaching of bishops in dioceses and states.

Part I of the summary of the US bishops’ reflection, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, considered the core principles that underlie Catholic engagement in the political realm. Part II is a consideration of the process by which these principles are applied to the act of voting and taking positions on policy issues. It begins with the general consideration of the nature of conscience and the role of prudence. The application of prudential judgment does not mean that all choices are equally valid or that the bishops’ guidance and that of other church leaders is just another political opinion or policy preference among many others. Rather, Catholics are urged to listen carefully to the Church’s teachers when they apply Catholic social teaching to specific proposals and situations. How Does the Church Help the Catholic Faithful to Speak About Political and Social Questions?

A Well-Formed Conscience The Church equips its members to address political questions by helping them develop well-formed consciences. “Conscience is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act. . . . [Every person] is obliged to follow faithfully what he [or she] knows to be just and right” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1778). We Catholics have a lifelong obligation to form our consciences in accord with human reason, enlightened by the teaching of Christ as it comes to us through the Church.

© usccb.org; Excerpted from h p://usccb.org/issues-and-ac on/faithful-ci zenship/upload/ The-Challenge-of-Forming-Consciences-for-Faithful-Ci zenship-Part-1/2.pdf

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Cathedral Chapel School, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, or na onal and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and ac vi es generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Cathedral Chapel School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex or na onal and/or ethnic origin in the administra on of educa onal policies and prac ces, scholarship programs and athle c and other school-administered programs, although certain athle c leagues and other programs may limit par cipa on.

While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and con nued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student’s emo onal, academic and physical abili es and the resources available to the school in mee ng the student’s needs.

JOIN US FOR THE BLESSING OF THE

BACKPACKS!

SUNDAY, AUG. 28 10:00 AM MASS

Bring a backpack, bookbag, lunchbag,

or any school bag for this special back-to-school blessing! We invite all

students from pre-school through college to come celebrate

with us the new school year!