San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church May 6, 2018

EUCHARIST/EUCARISTIA Sunday/Domingo

7:00 AM - Mission (English) 8:00 AM - Chapel (English) 9:30 AM - Mission English) 9:30 AM - Capilla (Español) 11:15 AM - Chapel (English) 1:00 PM - Capilla (Español) 3:00 PM - Chapel (Vietnamese) 5:00 PM - Chapel (English) 7:00 PM - Capilla (Español)

Staffed by the Claretian Missionaries U.S.A. ( C.M.F) 428 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, Ca. 91776 Tel: (626)457-3035 Fax: (626) 282-5308

OUR CLARETIAN MISSIONARIES

Rev. Tony Diaz, CMF - Pastor Rev. Paulus Marandi, CMF– Associate Pastor Rev. Theo Fuentes, CMF - Associate Rev. Valentin Ramon, CMF - Associate Rev. Ray Smith, CMF– Associate Rev. Long Van Nguyen, SVD

Deacon Couples: Fernando, Jr. & Yolanda Aranda;

Guido & Violeta Zamalloa

Saturday/Sábado 8:00 AM - Chapel (English) 5:30 PM - Chapel (English/Vigil) 7:00 PM - Chapel (Vietnamese Vigil)

Confessions/ Confesiones Saturday/ Sábado 4:00 PM– 5:00 PM - Chapel/ Capilla

Weekdays/Entre Semana 6:30 AM - Chapel (English) 12 Noon - Chapel (English) 6:30 PM - Capilla (Español) 7:30 PM - 1st Friday Only (Vietnamese)

ADORATION/ADORACION 5:30 PM Monday - Chapel (English) 5:30 PM Jueves - Capilla (Español) 7:00 PM Wednesday - Chapel (Filipino) 7:00 PM 1st Friday of the Month Only - Chapel (Vietnamese)

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS/ HORARIO DE LA RECTORIA

Weekdays/Entre Semana 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday/sábado y domingo 9:00AM - 1:00 PM & 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98). Second Reading — Let us love one another, because love is of God (1 John 4:7-10) or 1 John 4:11-16. Gospel — This is my commandment: love one another as I love you (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19.

GIFT SHOP & MUSEUM HOURS Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM;

Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

626-457-3048

Closed Mondays Except: MLK Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day

& Veteran’s Day

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Mediante las prédicas de Pedro, el Espíritu Santo viene a los gentiles (Hechos 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Salmo — El Señor revela a las naciones su justicia (Salmo 98 [97]). Segunda lectura — Dios es amor y Dios nos ama (1 Juan 4:7-10) o 1 Juan 4:11-16. Evangelio — Jesús da este mandamiento a sus discípulos: ámense unos a otros como yo los he amado (Juan 15:9-17) o Juan 17:11b-19.

PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Business Manager Teri Valadez Office Manager Joana Albarez Secretaries: Vanessa Retzepis Delia Carrillo Laura Hidalgo Maintenance Manager: José Padrón

GIFT SHOP Gift Shop Manager: Teresa Galeazzi 626-457-3048

WORSHIP Worship Coordinator Guillermo Moreno Worship Committee Chairperson: Terri Reyes 626-570-9844 Director of Music Ministry: Ralph Mohutsky 626-235-8957

EVANGELIZATION Small Faith Communities Coordinator: Conchita Prieto 626-576-7749

FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation: Connie Perez 626-988-9288 Confirmation/Youth Ministry: Georgina Mayorga 626-988-9297

QUINCEAÑERA PROGRAM Nanette Rincón: 626-202-7422

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MISSION SAN JOSE Sister Georgette Coulombe, O.P. 626-284-9585

OUTREACH Christian Service Program Director: Greg Quioan 626-289-5165

FINANCES Finance Council Chairperson: Algis Marciuska 626-457-3034

Vietnamese Council Chairperson: Quan Tran 626-674-8493

MAY 6, 2018 SAN GABRIEL MISSION 2

FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

Learn how to pass the Citizen exam, get help filling out the paperwork. Make some new friends.

These classes are taught in English

Call the Rectory Office to Find out more 626-457-3035

Aprende como pasar el examen de la Ciudadanía. Reciba ayuda para llenar los papeles. Aprende Ingles Y haga

nuevos amigos.

Llame a la Rectoría para mas información 626-457-3035

National Shrine of St. Jude

The National Shrine of St. Jude and the St. Jude League are a mission of the Claretian Missionaries, spreading the devo-

tion to St. Jude through a community of prayer and hope.

www.shrineofstjude.claretians.org

Budget/ Presupuesto: $14,000 Actual Collection for / Colecta Actual: $11,991.17

THANK YOU! ¡GRACIAS!

Sunday Offerings April/Abril 29th, 2018 Ofrendas Dominicales

www.radioclaretamerica.com El Fondo De Caridad del

Cardenal McIntyre Caminos juntos en armonía en la casa de Dios (Salmo 55:14)

Este fin de semana tomaremos una segunda colecta para El fondo del Cardenal McIntyre. Usted ofrece la esperanza! Su contribución provee ayuda de emergencia para: Comida , pago de alquiler y utilidades, transporte, gastos médicos, y asistencia con funerales. Su donación brinda una ayuda de emergencia de una sola vez para: Alimentos, servicios públicos, transporte, atención médica, vivienda o gastos fúnebres. Sus contribuciones al Fondo de Caridad del Cardenal McIntyre lo hacen un participante en las obras de misericor-dia, de nuestras parroquias, y en sus recompensas de gracia. Está ayudando a servir a "los más necesitados": niños, fa-milias e individuos en toda la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles para quienes no existen otros recursos. Además, cada día del año ofrecemos Misas de intención es-pecial para todos los que contribuyeron.

Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity We walked together in harmony in the house of God

(Psalm 55: 14) Today we have a special second collection for the McIntyre fund. Your contribution goes directly toward emergency needs for children, adults, and families in Santa Barbara, Ventu-ra, and Los Angeles Counties. You are their hope! Your gift provides a one-time emer-gency help for Food, Utilities, Transportation, Medical, Housing or Funeral Expenses. Your contributions to the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity make you a sharer in our parishes, works of mer-cy, and in their rewards of grace. You are helping to serve “the neediest of those in need” children, families and individuals throughout the Archdio-cese of Los Angeles for whom no other resources exist. In addition we offer a special Mass intentions each day of the year, for all who contributed.

Senior Club

When? Saturday, May 12th at 12-2pm What? Pot luck, Honoring our Blessed Mother and all Moms and Dads

Where? Helen’s Room (rm 1)

Bring your favorite dish to share!

PASTOR’S REFLECTION

It seems that the more we talk about love the less we seem to actually understand and know about love. Most of what passes for love in songs, movies and popular culture has very little to do with the love that Jesus talks about in the gospels. In this Sunday’s readings the central theme is love. “Let us love one another, because love is of God; In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.” “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. This is my command-ment: love one another as I love you.” Sometimes we speak of love as if is something particular to Christians, but the New Testament has a much universal view of love. “Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” (1Jn4:16) Love is at the heart of our Christian faith, but love is not exclusive to Christianity. Love is the essence of God and God’s love permeates all of creation. As Christians we are to be exemplars of this love, because we claim that God has blessed us with this love in and through his beloved son Jesus Christ. The gospel of John means something very specific when it speaks of love. The word it uses is “agape”. Agape kind of love is unique in that it is not necessarily mutual. Agape love has one aim: the wellbeing of the other. To love with agape kind of love is to desire and want the best for the other. If the other receives, accepts and responds to my agape kind of love: wonderful, their response is a gift to me. If the other refuses, rejects and does not respond to my agape kind of love, then the prob-lem is with them. Nevertheless, I still continue to love because I am willing and capable to love in this way be-cause this is the way God loves me, in spite of myself. “In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us.” We confuse agape kind of love with love that is ex-pressed in feelings and emotions. Agape kind of love may be accompanied with noble feelings and emotions, but agape love is not a feeling or an emotion. To love some-one with agape kind of love does not mean that I have to like them or have feelings for them. If such feelings eventually do grow, wonderful, but agape love does not require such feelings. Agape love does require having a genuine desire and hope for the wellbeing of the other; not to wish evil or to be indifferent. Agape love is a gift from God; it is something that we awaken to when we realize that in spite of ourselves we are being loved. This is what gives us the capacity and willingness to love oth-ers.

Fr. Tony Diaz, CMF Pastor

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 3 Parece que por más que hablamos del amor, menos comprendemos y sabemos del amor. En general, lo que la música, películas y cultura popular describen del amor tiene muy poco que ver con el amor del cual nos habla Jesús en los evangelios. Este do-mingo el temo central es el amor. “Amémonos los unos a los otros, porque el amor viene de Dios; El amor consiste en esto: no en que nosotros hayamos amado a Dios, sino en que él nos amó primero y nos envió a su Hijo, como víctima de expiación por nuestros pecados.” “Como el Padre me ama, así los amo yo. Éste es mi mandamiento: que se amen los unos a los otros como yo los he amado.” A veces hablamos del amor como si fuera algo particular del cristianismo, pero el Nuevo Testamento tiene una visión más universal. “Dios es Amor y quien permanece en el amor permanece en Dios y Dios en él.” (1Jn 4:16) El amor es el corazón de nuestra fe cristiana, pero amor no es exclusivo del cristianismo. El amor es la esencia de Dios y el amor de Dios impregna toda la creación. Como cristianos somos llamados a modelar este amor por excelencia porque proclamamos que Dios nos ha bendecido con este amor en y por medio de su hijo amado Jesucristo. El evangelio de Juan entiende algo muy específico cuan-do habla del amor. La palabra que utiliza es “ágape”. El amor ágape es único en cuanto no pretende ser mutual. El amor ágape tiene un fin singular: el bien del otro/a. Amar con amor ágape significa desear y querer lo mejor para el otro/a. Si el otro recibe, acepta y corresponde a mi amor ága-pe: esto ya es ganancia y un regalo para mí. Si el otro reúsa, rechaza y no corresponde a mi amor ágape, entonces el pro-blema está con él/ella. Sin embargo, yo continúo amando porque quiero y tengo la capacidad de amar con este tipo de amor, el cual nace del amor de Dios por mí, a pesar de mí mismo. “El amor consiste en esto: no en que nosotros haya-mos amado a Dios, sino en que él nos amó primero.” Confundimos el amor ágape con el amor que es expresa-do con sentimientos y pasión. El amor ágape puede ser acompañado por emociones y sentimientos nobles, pero el amor ágape no es un sentimiento. Amar con amor ágape no significa que tenga que gustarme la persona o tener senti-mientos por ella. Si tales sentimientos llegan a crecer por tal persona, bellísimo, pero el amor ágape no lo requiere. Lo que el amor ágape si requiere es tener un deseo genuino por el bien del otro/a; no desear el mal o ser indiferente. El amor ágape es un don de Dios; es algo a lo cual despertamos cuan-do nos damos cuenta que a pesar de nosotros mismos Dios nos ama. Esto es lo que nos da capacidad y el deseo de amar a otros.

P. Tony Diaz, CMF Parroco

4 The Family that prays together stays together 6 DE MAYO, 2018

San Gabriel Mission Parish Activities

Sunday, May 6th 8:00 AM SGM Food Pantry– Parish Hall 9:00 AM Ministros de Eucaristia– Salon Helen 9:00 AM Vietnamese Youth Choir- Room 3 10:00 AM Vietnamese Baptism Class– Room 2 10:00 AM English Choir-Room 3 10:30 AM Confirmation 2 12:00 PM Vietnamese Choir Practice 2:30 PM Youth Ministry– Room 2 3:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Parish Hall, Salon 3 4:00 PM Vietnamese Community– Library 4:30 PM Brazos Abiertos– Salon 2 5:00 PM La Anunciación– Salon Helen

Monday, May 7th 9:00 AM W.O.W– Helen’s Room 6:30 PM La Anunciacion– Salon Helen 7:00 PM Estudio de Biblia– Salon 2

Tuesday, May 8th 9:00 AM English/Citizenship Class– Conference Room 6:00 PM FF Sacramental Workshop– Parish Hall 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 261 Committee Mtg.– Conference Room

Wednesday, May 9th 9:00 AM SGM E. School General PTA Mtg– Parish Hall 6:30 PM Lectores– Salon 3 6:30 PM La Estudiantina– Librería 7:00 PM Lector Mtg.– Helen’s Room

Thursday. May 10th 9;00 AM FF First Communion Pictures– Parish Hall 6:30 PM La Anunciacion– Salon Helen 7:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Centro Parroquial, Salon 2 y 3 8:00 PM Tin Mung Choir– Library

Friday, May 11th 5:30 PM Cub Scouts– Helen’s Room 6:30 PM Families for Life– Helen’s Room 7:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Salon 2 7:00 PM Cub Scouts Meeting– Parish Hall 7:00 PM English Prayer Group– Room 3 7:00 PM La Anunciación– Library

Saturday, May 12th 8:00 AM Brazos Abiertos– Salon 3 8:00AM Senior Fun Club– Helen’s Room & Room 2 9:00 AM Faith Formation Pictures– Parish Hall 9:00 AM La Anunciacion– Salon Helen 7:00 PM Encuentro Matrimonial– Salon 3

Please be reminded that any group who does not ar-rive within 15 min. of scheduled time will be forfeiting use of the room for the night. Se les recuerda a los grupos que si llegan 15 minu-tos después del horario programado perderá el uso del salón para esa noche.

SATURDAY, May 5th 8:00 AM Rodel Dejero; Ligaya Gandia, RIP Eliana Georgieva & Family, S. Int. 5:30 PM Crecensia Olivares; Florentina Castañeda; Francis Gandia, RIP

SUNDAY, May 6th 8:00 AM Phero Tran Hoa, RIP 9:30 AM Salvador Hurtado; Raymundo Ceja Avalos, RIP Guadalupe Hurtado; Familia Ramirez, S. Int. 11:15AM Maria Montoya, RIP Benny Perez, S. Int. 1:00 PM Fortunato & Victoria Mercado; Maria Dolores Arreola, RIP Marlen Ramirez, S. Int. 5:00 PM Aurora Valenzuela; Luis Garcia; Eva Gomez, RIP 7:00 PM Oscar Lopez; Guillermo Jimenez; Wendy Deras, S. Int. Mission 7:00 AM Mario Martinez, RIP 9:30 AM For all the victims of gun violence, RIP

MONDAY, May 7th 6:30 AM Eufrosinia Aclan, S. Int. 12:00 PM Catarina Hoa; Gregorio Santillan, RIP 6:30 PM Misioneros Clartianos, S. Int.

TUESDAY, May 8th 6:30 AM Lisa, S. Int. 12:00 PM Rina M. Llaneta; Zenaida V. Tate, S. Int. Gregorio Santillan, RIP 6:30 PM Alfonso Mercado Huesca, RIP

WEDNESDAY, May 9th 6:30 AM Daminh Hue, RIP 12:00 PM OliviaVargas; Gregorio Santillan, RIP 6:30 PM Maria Luisa Rodriguez, RIP

THURSDAY, May 10th 6:30 AM Susan de Jesus, S. Int. 12:00 PM All Mother’s, S. Int & RIP William Rippon; Gregorio Santillan, RIP 6:30 PM Eliseo Jimenez; Miriam Gladys Ramirez; Adalid Mercado, RIP

FRIDAY, May 11th 6:30 AM Chona Balana, S. Int. 12:00 PM Elena Jose; Gregorio Santillan, RIP 6:30 PM Angel de Jesus, S. Int.

SATURDAY, May 12th 8:00 AM Rosa Losorelli, RIP 5:30 PM Robert Garcia; Luis Enriquez, RIP

What better proof of your pride could you have given than to claim you were not proud? —St. John Climacus

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org 5

Esquina de Formación de Fe

“Señor, concédeme la serenidad.”

El estrés puede resultar de sentirse impotente ante las dificultades, pero el cambio no siempre depende de no-sotros. Saber cuándo dar un paso atrás y rendirse puede traer paz. Cuando te enfrentes a lo que no podemos cambiar, prueba estos consejos para aumentar la sensa-ción de serenidad y paz. "Mi paz te doy" (Juan 14:27). Recuerde, Jesús no quiere que nos preocupen las preocupaciones mundanas. Cuan-do sientas que empiezas a preocuparte o te estorbas por una situación difícil (o por una persona), demuestra que crees que tu oración por la resolución será respondida. Sustituye pensamientos positivos y alegres por pensa-mientos negativos. Dios está en control. " Regocijamos en el Señor siempre, lo diré de nuevo: ¡Regocijamos!" (Filipenses 4: 4) "... Sed de buen ánimo, yo he vencido al mundo" (Juan 16:33). Si bien esperamos ser fuertes testigos de nuestra fe, no todos lo verán de esa manera. A veces, las palabras agudas o los comenta-rios críticos de otros pueden perturbar nuestra paz. Los comentarios pueden ser útiles, pero si alguien llega a usted por más de un día o dos, consulte a un compañero cristiano en quien confíe para obtener una mejor pers-pectiva. " Todo lo puedo en el que me fortalece" (Filipenses 4:13). Aproveche cada oportunidad para apreciar su lu-gar en el reino de Dios. Disfrute las tareas que se le han asignado, ya que un trabajo bien hecho brinda satisfac-ción y una mayor alegría.

****************************************** Todos los jóvenes 13 a 18 años de edad!

¡Únanse al Grupo de Jóvenes de Misión San Gabriel!

¡VAMOS A TENER UN VERANO A TODO DAR! ¡Y QUE NO TE CUENTEN!

TODOS LOS EVENTOS COMIENZAN A LAS 6:30 PM Y SERAN EN EL CENTRO

PARROQUIAL O EN EL PATIO DE RECREO DE LA PRIMARIA /ESTACIONAMIENTO PARROQUIAL

Junio 15 – Bar-B-Que Junio 29– Vamos a pasar el rato

Julio 6 – Bar-B-Que Julio 13 – S’mores y mas

Julio 27 – Disfrutando nieve entre amigos Póngase al contacto con: Georgina Mayorga para mas deta-

lles y registración, 626-988-9297

Faith Formation Corner “Lord, grant me serenity.”

Stress can result from feeling powerless in difficul-ties, yet change isn’t always up to us. Knowing when to step back and surrender can bring peace. When faced with what we cannot change, try these tips for increasing feelings of serenity and peace. “My peace I give you” (John 14:27). Remember, Jesus does not want us to be troubled by worldly concerns. When you feel yourself starting to worry or stew about a difficult situation (or person), act out your belief that your prayer for resolution will be answered. Substitute positive, cheerful thoughts for negative ones. God is in control. “Rejoice in the Lord always, I shall say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) “… Be of Good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). While we hope to be strong witnesses of our faith, not every-one will see it that way. Sometimes sharp words or critical comments from others can disturb our peace. Feedback can be helpful, but if anyone gets to you for more than a day or two, consult a fellow Chris-tian whom you trust for a better perspective. “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Take every opportunity to appreciate your place in God’s kingdom. Relish the tasks you have been given, for a job well done brings satisfaction and increased contentment. ******************************************

ALL TEENS 13 TO 18 ARE WELCOME! JOIN THE SAN GABRIEL MISSION

YOUTH GROUP!

IT’S GONNA BE A BANG OF A SUMMER…. DON’T BE LEFT OUT!

All EVENTS BEGIN AT 6:30PM AND WILL BE HELD IN THE PARISH CENTER

OR ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND

June 15th – Bar-B-Que June 29th – Let’s Just Hangout!

July 6th – Bar-B-Que July 13th – S’mores and More July 27th – Ice Cream Social

Contact: Georgina Mayorga for details and sign-up 626-988-9297

FAIHT FORMATION UPDATES 626-288-9288 Connie Perez, Georgina Mayorga

SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA 6

San Gabriel Mission Gift Shop

First Holy Communion and Confirmation gifts 25% off regular priced items.

Tienda de Regalos

Primera Comunión y Confirmación en descuento del 25% en artículos marcados a precio regular.

ENTRENAMIENTO PARA MINISTROS DE CONSOLACIÓN

“Bendito sea el Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Padre de misericordias y Dios de toda consolación, el cual nos consue-

la en todas nuestras tribulaciones, para que podamos también nosotros consolar a los que están en cualquier tribulación, por

medio de la consolación con que nosotros somos consolados por Dios.”

2 Corintios 1:3-5

10 SESIONES CONSECUTIVAS MARTES DE 7-9:00 PM

MAYO 15, 22, 29 JUNIO 5, 12, 19, 26 JULIO 3, 10 Y 17

MISSION SAN GABRIEL ARCANGEL 428 S MISSION DR. SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 Para más información: Diacono Guido Zamalloa

626-643-1557 Costo: $ 15 por sesión

10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED

SACRAMENT HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA AND EWTN

JUNE 16-26, 2018 RETREAT CHAPLAIN, FR. ROBERT BISHOP C.M.F

Mother Angelica answered the call to build Nino Divino a temple. Come and see why it is the most visited site in Alabama with its invitation to adoration before the second largest monstrance in the world. Join us on a rosary pro-cession to a replica of the Lourdes grotto, follow the scrip-tural history of the Eucharist, pray for our Nation in the life size Nativity chapel, have a tour and private healing service at EWTN and more!

Info meeting Sunday, May 6, 1:30-3:00 pm San Gabriel Mission Parish Center, Room 3

($210 deposit) **4 spots left. Cost is approx. $1300.

Contact Albert and Mary Helen Estrada (626) 285-6687 remembertoptl@sbcglobal.net

Mass and Healing Service with Fr. Tony Diaz, CMF

Friday, May 18th,

Praise and Worship at 7pm, Mass begins at 7:30pm,

Healing Service follows Mass. The English Prayer Groups also invites you to our regular-ly scheduled gatherings in Room 3, Fridays. With Fr. Pau-lus as Guest Speaker on May 25th. His topic will be: Pen-tecost.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month! Parishes, Schools and Families Can All Support

Youth in Foster Care

There are currently 34,000 children in foster care in Los Angeles County, the highest number in the nation. 21% of foster children in LA are under the age of 2. And upon ag-ing out of foster care without a family, 1/3 of youth will

become homeless, 1/5 will become incarcerated, and 70% of trafficked youth come from the foster care system.

Every child deserves a loving family. We are adopted sons and daughters of God, and we know that the family is the basic building block of society. These kids need the love of a family to support them and nurture them to their full potential.

Take Action: Visit archla.org/foster to learn the numerous ways you can help change a child's life!

¡Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cuidado de Crianza Temporal!

Las parroquias, las escuelas y las familias pueden ayu-dar Juventud en cuidado de crianza

Todos los niños merecen una familia amorosa. Somos hijos e hijas adoptivos de Dios, y sabemos que la familia es el componente básico de la sociedad. Estos niños necesitan el amor de una familia para apoyarlos y nutrirlos al máximo potencial. Actúe: ¡visite archla.org/foster para conocer las numerosas formas en que puede ayudar a cambiar la vida de un niño!

Threads of Our Lives: A Quilted Journey Wednesday, May 9 ~ Wednesday May 16, 2018

Opening Reception May 9, 7pm with Dr. Thomas Hedberg Exhibit open daily 9am -10pm

The remarkable quilts in this exhibit are the incredible art of Betsy Caprio Hedberg, a Jungian Therapist, Spiritual Director, a prolific and published spiritual writer. The se-lection of hand made quilts are loaned to us by her husband Dr. Thomas Hedberg. Not your ordinary quilt show, the quilts on display are paired with Betsy’s original writings on the journey of the soul as told through the language and metaphor of the art of quilt making. Cost: Donation for more information please contact Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Marlene Velazquez at 310.377.4867 x234

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/SEXTO DOMNGO DE PASCUA 8

Eva Garcia, Principal www.sgmission.org 626-281-2454

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School

Students Experience Appreciation of the Arts

Our seventh grade class had a very exciting week experiencing many of the exhibits at both the nearby Hun-tington Library and King Tutt’s Exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. While at the Hunting-ton Library, students saw many fine and famous pieces of artwork and participated in a workshop where they acted as “scribes” and practiced their scripture writing. The King Tut Exhibit is celebrating its 100-year anni-versary of the discovery of his tomb. This tour is the largest exhibit in the world with over 150 authentic arti-facts. Thank you to our 7th grade teacher, Ms. Valencia, for arranging for these wonderful field trips and re-inforcing our student’s education with a love and appreciation for the Arts.

SGMHS Holds Demonstration and Prayer Service in Solidarity with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

In solidarity with the students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, who lost 17 people to senseless gun violence on February 14, 2018, the students, faculty and staff of San Gabriel Mission High School held a demonstration and prayer service on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 on the school’s athletic field. The school’s student ministry team led the demonstration and prayer service.

They were not calling for a ban on guns. They were calling for RESPONSIBLE gun ownership. Those who wish to take advantage of the right to own a firearm should be responsible for the safety of these machines.

The students were asking for this because: 1. There have been 208 school shootings since Columbine. 2. Since Columbine, nearly 455,000 people have been directly affected by a school shooting, creating a class of trauma victims that would fill Madison Square Garden 21 times. 3. Assault weapons are legal and unregulated in 41 states. a. 220+ people have been killed in mass shootings with an AR 15 assault rifle since Columbine. 4. 41 states do not require universal background checks for the purchase of fire arms. Itwasaverysolemnandmovingexperienceforallinattendance.