ALL SOULS CHURCH A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 1500 W. Main Street Alhambra, California 91801 Telephone: (626) 281-0466 Fax: (626) 281-2163 Website: allsouls-la.org Email: [email protected]MISSION STATEMENT We, at All Souls Church, are a multicultural Catholic Community called to share our gifts and to grow through worship and spiritual formation. We are brothers and sisters in Christ led by the Holy Spirit to witness the Good News to all. AUGUST 4, 2019 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH SCHEDULE Weekdays/Entre Semana Monday-Saturday 7:30am Saturday/Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday/Domingo English: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 5:30pm Español: 12:00 Medio dia Holy Days to be Announced SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4-5pm ● Sabado de 4-5pm Call the Pastoral Center for a Private Confession SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please call the Pastoral Center for a priest. Uncion de los Enfermos: favor de llamar al Centro Pastoral para contactar a un sacerdote. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Español: El primer sabado del mes a las 10am English: Third Saturday of the month at 10am SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Book for an appointment at least 6 months in advance Llame al Centro Parroquial por lo menos 6 meses antes DEVOTIONS Holy Hour: 1st Friday of the month at 7pm (Bilingual) Pastoral Center Hours Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Closed for Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm Saturday: 9am-8pm (Closed for Lunch) Sunday: 8:30am-2:30pm PASTOR Rev. Patrick Mbazuigwe [email protected]PASTOR EMERITUS Msgr. William P. O’Toole DEACON Dn. Eudoro Benalcazar OFFICE MANAGER Ms. Diep Dinh [email protected]FIRST COMMUNION Patricia Magallanes [email protected]YOUTH CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Leticia Urtecho SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Ms. Carrie Fuller [email protected]BOOKKEEPER Ms. Veronica Yeo [email protected]OFFICE ASSISTANTS Sofia Rua [email protected]Merci Arguello [email protected]
First Reading — Vanity of vani es! All things are vanity! (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 90).
Second Reading — You too will appear with Christ your life in glory (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).
Gospel — For though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions (Luke 12:13-21).
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading — Vanity of vani es! All things are vanity! (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 90).
Second Reading — You too will appear with Christ your life in glory (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).
Gospel — For though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions (Luke 12:13-21).
HEAVENLY FATHER May Your spirit rise like a mighty wave and come and restore those who are ill.
APOSTOLATES & ORGANIZATIONS
OFFICE OF LITURGY
Ministry of the Sick Larry Dumont
Safeguard the Children Irene Oaxaca
Bereavement Ministry Jose Luis Diaz
Legion of Mary Salvador Agudo
Cursillos in Chris anity Aida Gonzalez
English Bible Study Sheila Henderson-Linan
Spanish Bible Study Maria de Jesus Mar nez
Knights of Columbus Pablo Gu errez
Funeral Services Diep Dinh Ext. 219
Altar Servers Paul/Marleny Gu errez (626)281-0466
Lectors Eng: Esperanza Canale (626)281-0466
Span: Eleana Benalcazar (626)281-0466
Ushers Darin Doerning/Jose Serna (626)281-3042
Sacristan Librado Mercado (626)281-0466
Wedding & Quinceañeras Eleana Benalcazar/Pa y Ayala (626)281-0466
Assist. Director of Music Jerry Yslas (323) 919-1906
Eucharis c Ministers Lupe Valencia/Humberto G (626)281-0466
RCIA Sister Eilene & Cathy Dorsey (626)281-0466
Guadalupanos Marina Ramirez
Rosario de Misericordia Angelina Farias
Our Lord’s Mission Gerber Bernal or Arturo Camargo
St. Vincent de Paul Pearl Mar nez
Encuentro Matrimonial Victor Pla
Amigos de Jesus Estela Murga
Filipino Ministry Jun (Isidro) Cabaccang
Youth Ministry Le cia Urtecho
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” “Vanity of Vanities … All Things Are Vanity”
One day after I became president, writes Nelson Mandela, former presi-dent of South Africa. I asked some members of my close protection to stroll with me in the city to have lunch at one of its restaurants. We sat in one of the downtown restaurants and ordered our choice of food... After a while, the waiter brought us our food, I noticed that there is someone sitting in front of my table waiting for food. I told one of the soldiers: Go and ask that person to join us with his food and eat with us. The soldier went and asked the man to join us at table. The man brought up his food and sat by my side and began to eat. His hands were trem-bling constantly until everyone had finished their food and then the man left. A soldier said to me: the man was apparently quite sick. His hands trem-bled as he ate!! "No, not at all," said Mandela. "This man was the guard of the prison where I was jailed. Often, after the torture I was subjected to, I used to scream and ask for a little water. The very same man used to come every time and urinate on my head instead"...; So I found him scared, trembling, expecting me to reciprocate now, at least in the same way, either by torturing him or imprisoning him as I am now the Presi-dent of the State of South Africa… But this is neither in my character nor part of my ethics. The mentality of retaliation destroys states while the mentality of tolerance builds Na-tions.” No condition is ever permanent. Kingdoms rise and fall, hence it is better to be kind to those we meet on our way up because we may meet them again on our way down. Solomon in all his wisdom, wealth and prosperity, sees the brokenness of the material world, power and authority. He sees his own folly and shame, the bitterness of his disappointment, after getting to the top of the mountain; he sees that there is nothing there. Now, he sees the need to return to the fountain of living water – God. To those who heed to this warning and begin to live, he invites them to warn others not to cling to the world and die in vain. It’s all vanity after all. “Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, Vanity of vanities! All things are vanity! For what profit comes to man from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which he has labored under the sun? All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation; even at night his mind is not at rest. This is also vanity.”
However, in reference to the true desire of our souls, material things are unquestionably vain because they are not what they seem to be and do not bring about what they promise. Hence, we labor in vain if we work only for the material things of this world. If this world in its present state is our hope for living, life would not be worth living. Having enough of the wealth and treasure of this world cannot bring us genuine happiness. All we get from the world are the wants of the soul which cannot atone for the sins of the soul and would instead lead to the loss of it. The treasures of this world count for noth-ing in the face of death, judgment and everlasting life. It is true that God makes nothing in vain. God’s creation is purposeful and meaningful but our life is vain whenever we put the things of this world in the place of God in our lives. The world as we know it is not an end in itself but a means to an end. This world is a place of self realiza-tion and self emancipation. We are in this world to work for the salvation of our souls. Our life is in vain should we attempt to use or see the ma-terial world as an end in itself. In today’s Gospel Jesus confronts head on the principal cause of vanity, which is greed. It is interesting to note that the brothers in the gospel story, who have been blessed with earthly wealth, could not sit down to share their family wealth amicably. Worse still is the fact that his request “tell my brother to share the inheritance with me,” had nothing to do with what Jesus was saying to the crowd, which means that the brother who feels he has been cheated has not been listening to what Jesus was teaching them. His mind is only preoccupied with material possession. Hence, Jesus seizes the opportunity to teach us the importance of setting our priorities right. Material things, good though they may be, are not ends in them-selves but a means to an end which is eternal life. Material things may be necessary for us to sustain life on earth, yet, in the long run they count for nothing if we do not use them to realize the salvation of our soul. A human being is a creator of meaning. Material things are given. The use we make of them is what makes them good or bad. What works for one person may not work for you. It is better to focus on the gifts you have received from God and not be envious of the blessings of another person. In the end what counts is not how much you have received in your lifetime, but the good use you made of them. To Jesus, what counts is the conscientious use of all we have received. Jesus truly understands that we need some basic necessities to survive in life – we need food, clothing and shelter but whenever these become the main preoccupation of our lives, it poses a danger to the human soul. It goes to mean then that in the scheme of things everything counts and God expects an account of everything we have received in life. Material things may enhance the joy of the children of God, yet, it is important to understand that Christian joy does not depend on material things. The Spirit longs for higher values – union with the Divine who is the source of justice, beauty, truth and goodness. Hence, the Bible opines, “seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness and every other thing will be added unto you.”
AUGUST 4, 2019 FROM THE PASTOR’S CORNER
All Souls Catholic Church Did You Know?
Parents have a responsibility to report concerns they have about another person’s behaviors or ac ons that could put their children — or any children — at risk. These concerns are any-thing that makes the parent uneasy or uncomfortable, or any-thing that a child reports made them feel uneasy or uncomfort-able. Some examples of seemingly li le things that can be worth repor ng include: A teacher covering her glass classroom door with artwork, elimina ng the ability to see into the classroom from the hall; a youth ministry icebreaker ac vity, where teens have to pass a mint candy from person to person using only toothpicks in their mouth, despite the discomfort of some par-
cipants. For a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “What is a ‘Concern’ that I Should Communicate?
FINANCIAL REPORT Thank you for your generosity and con nued support of the
Offertory Collec on.
FIRST COLLECTION $ 5,452.00
SECOND COLLECTION $ 866.50
CANDLES $ 113.00
TOTAL $ 6,431.50
FOURTH SUNDAY OF JULY 07/28/19
OUR NEXT FOOD DISTRIBUTION WILL BE ON:
AUGUST 15, 2019
from 3:00-5:30pm at the SVDP Gate
The Together in Mission campaign is an opportunity for people across the Archdiocese to join together - as one united voice. Thousands of men and women just like you make a sustainable monthly commitment because they believe in the hope that will be given through classrooms, from pulpits, on the streets, and through the sacraments. Thank you for the con nued contribu ons to your pledge. Your generosity will help fulfill our Parish’s Annual Goal.
One way to discern how we could be of service in our Parish is by taking courses regarding the works of different ministries. Fol-lowing are two opportunities to learn about helping others cope with their pain:
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION SEPTEMBER 9TH-NOVEMBER 18TH
Mondays from 7 pm - 9 pm
Register online at http://store.la-archdiocese.org/moc-stanastasia-09-09 Price $15 per session
OR
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION - ST. TERESITA SEPTEMBER 7TH—OCTOBER 5TH
LET US KEEP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN OUR PRAYERS
We must love them both—those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in the search for truth, and both
have helped us in the finding of it. ~ Thomas Aquino
4 de agosto del 2019
ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH
USANDO NUESTRO TIEMPO SABIAMENTE
Un frasco con miel prác camente dura por siempre. El frasco de miel más an guo descubierto tenía casi más de cinco mil años de an güedad. La miel es muy diferente de cualquier otro alimento producido; entonces porque muchas frutas y vegetales solo duran unos pocos días si las cuidamos. En este
empo del verano, nos apresuramos a encontrar recetas para cerezas y pepinos para no desperdiciar ni uno solo. Pero no tendríamos la misma prisa para la miel.
En nuestra propia manera, somos como una de esas frutas y vegetales frágiles y maduros. Las lecturas de hoy nos sugieren a no echarnos a perder, sino a hacer un buen uso de nuestros limitado empo en la erra. El libro del Eclesiastés nos recuer-da que ya que Dios provee para nosotros ahora y siempre, po-demos administrar nuestros asuntos diarios sin ninguna ansie-dad. San Pablo anima a los colosenses a mantener pensamien-tos del cielo en todo lo que hacen y Jesús mismo nos pide que no atesoremos riqueza terrenal sino solo a Dios.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — No pases la vida luchando por las ventajas materiales (Eclesiastés 1:2; 2:21-23).
Salmo — Señor, ten compasión de nosotros (Salmo 90 [89]).
Segunda lectura — Cristo te ha resucitado a una nueva vida (Colosenses 3:1-5, 9-11).
Evangelio — Tu vida no consiste en las posesiones, sino en las riquezas del Reino de Dios (Lucas 12:13-21).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 11:4b-15; Sal 81 (80):12-17; Mt 14:13-21
Martes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9;
2 Pe 1:16-19; Lc 9:28b-36
Miércoles: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35;
Sal 106 (105):6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28
Jueves: Nm 20:1-13; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23
Viernes: Dt 4:32-40; Sal 77 (76):12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28
Sábado: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26
Domingo: Sab 18:6-9; Sal 33 (32):1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11:
1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lc 12:32-48 [35-40]
¿SABIA USTED? Los padres de familia tienen la responsabilidad de reportar las inquie-tudes que tengan sobre los comportamientos o las acciones de otra persona que pudieran poner en riesgo a sus hijos, o a cualquier niño. Estas inquietudes son cualquier cosa que haga que el padre o la madre se sienta incómodo/a, o cualquier cosa que el/la niño/a reporte que le haga sentir incómodo/a. Algunos ejemplos de cosas aparentemente pequeñas que pueden valer la pena informar incluyen: Una maestra que cubre la puerta de vidrio de su aula con obras de arte, eliminar la posibilidad de ver hacia adentro del aula desde el pasillo. Además, una actividad para romper el hielo en el ministerio juvenil, donde los adoles-centes deben pasar un caramelo de menta de persona a persona usando solo palillos de dientes en la boca, a pesar de la incomodidad de algunos participantes. Para obtener una copia del artículo de VIR-TUS® “What is a ‘Concern’ that I Should Communicate?”
ACOMPAÑENOS A ORAR A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
¡Oh, Dios eterno!, en quien la Misericordia es infinita y el tesoro de compasión inagotable. Vuelve a nosotros Tu mirada bondadosa, y aumenta Tu Misericordia en no-sotros. Para que, en momentos di ciles, no nos desesperemos ni nos desalentemos; sino que, con gran confianza, nos sometamos a Tu santa voluntad, que es el amor y la misericordia mismos. Amén.
Venga a orar con nosotros ya sea durante la no-vena (revisar tabla de horarios) o todos los do-mingos despues de misa de doce.
AUGUST 4, 2019 ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Applica ons for RCIA and the
Sacraments of Confirma on
and First Communion are
now available at our
Pastoral Center. Stop by!
ATTENTION:
BIBLE STUDY WITH FR. PATRICK
Bible Study with Fr. Patrick has re-sumed. Join him every Thursday even-ing at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. All are welcome to explore and gain in-depth
knowledge of our Holy Scriptures.
Join Bishop O’Connell at the Life, Justice & Peace parish leadership meeting to be held on
Wednesday, September 4th!
• Learn from your Regional Bishop his priori-
ties and how his office can help your ministry
• Network with people working in ministry
throughout your community
• Get answers to questions and help with chal-
lenges of working in the parish
Take home exclusive materials for Respect Life
Month and OneLife LA
Wednesday, September 4th 7-9pm
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
344 W. Workman St. Covina, CA 91723
Location: Parish Hall
R.C.I.A
Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults Are you or someone you know interested in be-
coming a Catholic? Are you or someone you know baptized but still need to make your Con-
firmation and/or first Eucharist?
If so, the RCIA program is for you. We meet weekly to prepare. Our classes cul-minate in reception of the Sacra-ments at Easter time. Registration is now open, but it will close Sep-tember 7, 2019. Drop by the Pasto-ral Center to get your registration form and any information you may require.
