From: Saint Junipero Serra Parish 42121 N. 60th Street West 661-943-9314 Bulletin #913086 Rev. Leo Dechant, C.S.J. - Pastor Bulletin Editor: Vicki White [email protected] To: J. S. Paluch, Co. For: August 27, 2017
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Leo A. Dechant, C.S.J., D.Min.—Pastor Fr. Ernest Candelaria, C.S.J.
Fr. Sylvan Schiavo, C.S.J. Fr. Giampietro Gasparin, C.S.J.
Fr. Jeyaraj Joseph William, C.S.J. Deacons Gary, Paul, Rito; Marvin
Sacraments & Devotions
Sacrament of Penance (Confessions): Sat 3:30 PM—4:30 PM and by Appointment Ministry of the sick: Request a visit from a priest to anoint a person person who is seriously ill or is scheduled for surgery. Holy Communion can be taken to the homebound by lay ministers of Holy Communion every week after the priest’s visit. Marriage, Baptism & Quinceañera: Please visit our web-site for basic information. Call the office to meet with a priest for more information. Baptism Prep/Clases para Bautismo: Second Saturday each month. Las platicas en Espa�nol por lo general son un sábado al mes, por favor llame a la oficina para confirmer el dra. Jesús Fuente de Misericordia: Asamblea de Oración lunes de 7:15 a 9:15 pm en el salón parroquial.
Mission Statement Saint Junípero Serra Parish is an evangelizing Catholic Faith Community committed to moving forward always as mis-sionary disciples for the Kingdom: attentive to the Word, to Sacrament, to Service and to Faith Formation. Modified September 23, 2015
Declaración de Nuestra Misión La Parroquia de San Junípero Serra es una Comunidad evan-gelizadora de Fe Católica que se ha comprometida como discípulos misioneros a ir siempre adelante para realizar el Reino: por medio de la Palabra, de los Sacramentos, del servicio y instrucción de fe. Modificado el 23 de septiembre 2015
The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2017
Saint Junípero Serra Parish
A Catholic Faith Community
A Parish of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
42121 60th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536 Main Office 661-943-9314
Faith Formation Office 661-943-5912 FAX 661-943-6863
Website: www.fatherserra.org
Administered by the Congregation of St. Joseph
Schedule of Masses in Parish Church
Daily: Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM; M & F 7:30 PM Sunday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM (Saturday)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM (Spanish); 6:00 PM (Arabic)-resumes July 9, 2017
Holy Days: 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM
Parish Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM—8 PM Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM—4 PM
Saturday 10 AM—4 PM Sundays - Closed
St. Elizabeth Mission (SEM) 13845 Johnson Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532
† † † MASS: Sunday 10:00 AM
Confessions by Request Before and After Mass
Today the Gospel passage we hear proclaimed con-tains an example of what New Testament Scholars, Catholic and others, call the “Petrine Ministry”. A special role played by the Apostle Peter both during the ministry of Jesus and in the first century Church. Decades ago, the U.S. Catholic-Lutheran Dialogues acknowledged both this Petrine Ministry and that one could legitimately argue from the NT text that it was meant by Jesus to continue down the ages. The disagreement, of course, lies in the historical devel-opment of an absolute monarchy around this Petrine Ministry. Many of the trappings have changed. Re-member:
The peacock fans still used for Pius XII?
John XXIII refusing to be a “prisoner in the Vati-can,” as Pope Pius IX described himself, and visit-ing prisons and hospitals in Rome?
The tiara last worn by Paul VI at his installation as Bishop of Rome?
The sede gestitoria, the chair carried on the shoul-ders of four men as the pope moved through the crowds, that was put into the museum by John Paul II?
The majestic plural, “we”, that began to fade with John Paul II, Benedict XVI used it sparingly, and it is pretty much gone now when Francis speaks? We Catholics see the person of the pope as the visi-ble sign and concrete expression of our unity with Christ, the head of the Church, and with one anoth-er, each in our personal vocational role within the Church. Peter’s profession of faith and Jesus’ com-mission transform the location established by Herod as a pagan shrine and his capital—Caesarea Philip-pi. The choice “Who do you say I am?” is a choice between what Herod offers and what the Kingdom of God offers. We are invited to answer the same question ourselves. Better late than never… I want to thank the special events committee for the lovely reception for our 30th anniversary as a parish and the blessing of Our Lady’s Chapel on August 15th. This event replaced the Luau. The International Food Tasting is coming soon. We need volunteers to take over the reigns as the current committee’s term expires in December. Contact Patty Scarpine or any member of the com-mittee for more information.
Parish Director of Music: Sharon Rohaley
Coordinador de Música en Español: Alfonso Alvarado
Coordinador de Ministerios Litúrgicos en Español: Maria J. Castillo
Coordinator of Lector Ministry: Joe Augustine Collantes
Coordinator of EMs of Holy Communion: Jim Hart
Scheduling of English Lectors & EMs: Anne Trabold
Children’s Lit. of the Word: Cassandra Ortiz
Altar Servers: Joanne Lacson
Communion to the Homebound: Diana Sipes
Comunión a los enfermos: Dcn Marvin Castillo
Contact Fr. Leo or Michele Simpliciano who will
forward your request for Home Visits after a priest
has visited your home.
Phone System
The main office phone number is 661-943-9314.
The Office of Faith Formation (Religious Education, Confirmation Preparation and Youth Ministry) is 661-943-5912. Mission Bell Preschool Cell Number is 661-802-6375.
When the office is closed, you can leave voice mails using the following extensions:
• Vicki White/Guadalupe Castellanos, Main Office #100 • Gaby Barroso, Faith Formation #101 • Fr. Sylvan #102 • Fr. Leo #103 • Jazmin Pasilla, Faith Formation #105 • Cheryl Espinosa, Mission Bell #106 • Jessica Monterroso, Accounting #107 • Estela Carlos, Finances #108 • Michele Simpliciano, Pastor’s Sec. #109 • Cassandra Ortiz, Dir. Faith Formation #110
The parish FAX number is 661-943-6863.
Staff Emails
To email the staff use first initial/last name @ fa-therserra.org. Bulletin: [email protected] Calendar: [email protected]
Keep the legacy of faith and ministry moving forward always—Remember St. Junípero Serra Parish in your will!
Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry Each knot represents a prayer offered in love!
New quilters are welcome to join the group which quilts on Thursdays. These prayer quilts can be requested from Mary Menchaca (661-400-3986, Angie Duenes ([email protected]) or Alma Marquez (Español) 661-317-1801.
Please pray for the recently deceased—David Baez & Laurie Smith. May they and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Pray for our ill Parishioners... Emmanuel Audencial Maria Barber Cindy Blankenship Paul Bozigian Paul Burkman David Carrillo Rosa Elida Castillo-Rodriguez Tony Clark Tito Collantes Curtis Crawford Mary Crow Pat Defusco Jean DeLaVara Isidro DeLeon Jeannie Doolittle Marilyn Elias Theresa Farrey Marie Fernando Connie Hart Escobar Mario Galvan Naomi Giesler Mary L. Glover Claudio Gormaz Mercy Gonzales Patrick Guzman Alex Guillermo Bob Henderson Lily Honeycutt Dan Hodgens Rosemary Hull Sonny Huerta Emily Jarquin Helen Kaniewski Hala Kessler Betty Knolls Hope Lariosa Manuel Lopez Manuela Lopez Herb & Jo Meister Agustina Mendoza Michelle Moklebust Jordyn Murphy Betty Nolls Ryan Noonan Colton Oschann Samantha Orozco Christina Padilla Flo Dechant Petcavage Deacon Gary Poole Jeannie Poole Carleen Pixley Jacob Raellano Allen Ralph Wilfredo Repuyan Juan A. Reyna William D. Robinson Thomas Russell Syndi Sabo Kristian Salazar Jonathan Sherman Michele Simpliciano Sharon Smith Roberto Sosa Franco Stanco Mary M. Tapia Joseph Terry Juan Ubillas Jay Valerio Grace Watson Gene Wheeler David Wilson Josephine Wilson
MASSES SATURDAY, 26 August
7:00 AM OLC † Rene & † Elaine Rafols
5:00 PM †Laurence LaHaise
SUNDAY, 27 August, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM † Catalino & † Eduarda Alensonorin
9:30 AM For the People of the Parish
10:00 AM SEM Altar Society
12:00 PM Joshua & Elizabeth White
2:00 PM Español † Carlos Veliz
MONDAY, 28 August
7:00 AM OLC † Janina Herold
7:30 PM OLC † Ruperto & † Anselma Abapo
TUESDAY, 29 August
7:00 AM OLC Sharon Rohaley
10:00 AM MFG Jeannie Poole
WEDNESDAY, 30 August
7:00 AM OLC † Michael O’Connell † Socorro Gosalvez
THURSDAY, 31 August
7:00 AM OLC † Robert Kruse † Lourdes Rodriguez
FRIDAY, 1 September
7:00 AM OLC † Anthony Scarpine
7:30 PM OLC Needs of CSJ & † Gary Wojciechowski
SATURDAY, 2 September
7:00 AM OLC Pertie Tonette & Ann Luciano
5:00 PM † Zenith Comeros
SUNDAY, 3 September, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM † Edward Sanches
9:30 AM † Jaime Alba
10:00 AM SEM For the People of the Parish
12:00 PM † Michael Pachell
2:00 PM Español † Manuel Gamez
ACCW The North San Fernando Valley District of the Archdioce-san Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 here at St. Junipero Serra Parish. The day begins at 9:30 am and includes a speaker, Mass, luncheon and concludes at 1:30 pm. Charge for the day is $15.00 per person PRE-PAID. For reservations, make check payable to St. Junipero Serra Parish and mail to Susan Allen, 4222 Cocina Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551 before Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 deadline. For information and/or to help in hosting this event, call Susan Allen 661-722-4688 or Pat Doolittle 661-943-8570.
Readings for the Week of August 27 Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b- 6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17 -29
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17;Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10 -12; Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30
Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will kick off on September 12th in St. Serra Hall. Meeting is 7:30 to 8:45. This low-pressure, supportive environment ac-companies you on your journey towards Christ and the Catholic Church. If it “fits” and you’re ready for the move, you will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, March 31, 2018. If you were baptized in another Christian community, you could be received into the Church on April 8, 2018. To get in touch with the RCIA Team contact Fr. Leo.
MISSION BELL PRESCHOOL
Hooray! MBPS kiddos will begin classes this week! Backpacks – X Lunches – X Snack bags – X Listening ears – X Eyes on the Teacher – X Happy Hearts – X Are ya ready? Yes! We’re ready!!! Thanks so much for all your prayers for a terrifastic 2017-18 school year at MBPS!!!
Blessings! Miss Cheryl and Staff
Food Sales
Filipino Food—After Masses September 10 by Filipi-no Ministry—Proceeds go to the construction fund.
Divine Diners dinner groups are forming for the Fall!
This is an opportunity to get together with fellow parishioners for food, fun, and fellowship. Divine Diners will meet once per month September through November at a home, a restaurant, or wherever the group wants to meet.
There are two options available; 1) Couples and sin-gles, 21 & over, for a total of 8-10 people, OR 2) Couples and singles with children; 3-4 families, for a total of 12-14 people.
Get to know the people you worship with at St. Ser-ra, and sign-up for Divine Diners. Please find the informational flyer and registration form in today’s bulletin or in the vestibule of the church. Contact Maureen Kubli at [email protected] for information or to sign-up for Divine Diners.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bullying and back to school
Unfortunately, conflict and even bullying seem to be a widespread experience our country’s schools. Children may fall victim to, or perpetuate, intimida-tion and teasing, sometimes with lasting conse-quences to themselves and/or others. As children head back to school, it is important to talk to them about how they treat others and how to handle con-flict or bullying in their classrooms and on the play-grounds. Get involved in your child’s school and ask about plans or programs for bullying prevention. To request a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Understanding School Violence, Part 2” email [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Events and happenings sponsored and or supported by the Knights of Columbus, St. Murialdo Council 10667. For more information, questions or com-ments, call 661-PRO LIFE (776-5433)
Steak Dinner—Our Council will host a Steak Dinner in the Parish Hall on Saturday, Septem-ber 9th beginning at 6:00PM. Dinner includes Salad, Grilled Steak (Grilled Chicken or Baked Salmon available), Baked Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, and a glass of Wine. Tickets are $15.00 in advance ($20.00 at the door) and are on sale after Mass. For more information call 661-776-5433.
SPECIALEVENTS InternationalFoodTastingOctober21st.
FINGERPRINTING
Mandatory for ONLY those adults 18 and older who work/volunteer near or with children at Churches & Schools of the L.A. Archdiocese. Fingerprinting will be done here at St. Junípero Serra Parish on Saturday, September 9, 2017. By appointment only–please call (661) 943-9314. You must bring photo I.D. with you.
WORLD YOUTH DAY
"The next World Youth Day celebrations are scheduled for January 22-27, 2019 in Panama City, Panama. St. Serra teens (should be 16 years of age by January 2019) are invited to participate. Contact Fr. G (frgiampietro@roadrunnercom) for information. Registrations for our parish group will close on September 1, 2017."
RINCÓN DEL PÁRROCO
En el Evangelio del dia de hoy escuchamos la proclamación que con ene un ejemplo de los Eruditos del Nuevo Testamento, los Católicos y otros le llaman “Ministerio Petrino”. Un papel especial que juega el Apóstol Pedro durante el Ministerio de Jesús en el primer siglo de la Iglesia . Hace unas décadas los diálogos Católi-cos -Luteranos reconocieron a ambos: el Ministerio Pe-trino y en el que uno podría argumentar legímamente el texto del Nuevo Testamento de Jesús a travéz del tiempo . El desacuerdo se encuentra en el desarrollo histórico de una monarquía absoluta alrededor de este ministerio pe-trino. Muchos de los símbolos han cambiado. Recuerda: ¿Los ventiladores de pavoreal todavía se utilizaban para Pio XII?
¿Juan XXIII se rehuso a ser “prisionero en el Vaticano”, cuando el Papa Pio IX se describía a sí mismo visitando prisioneros y hospitals en Roma?
¿La tiara que usó el Papa Paulo VI cuando fue nombrado Obispo de Roma?
¿La sede gestatoria, la silla cargada en hombros por cuatro hombres cuando el Papa se movía entre las multitudes, que fue puesta en el museo por Juan Pablo II?
¿El plural majestuoso : “Nosotros” que empezó a decaer con Juan Pablo II , Benedicto XVI la usó moderadamente y la cual el Papa Francisco ya casi no mencina? Nosotros los Católicos vemos la persona del Papa como el signo visible y la expresión concreta de nuestra unión con Cristo, el jefe de la Iglesia con uno y otro, todos nosotros en nuestro rol profesional y personal dentro de ésta. La profesión de fé de Pedro y el cometido de Jesús transfor-ma la situación establecida por Herodes como un santu-ario pagano y su capital – Cesarea de Filipo. La opción “¿Quién dices que soy? “ es escoger lo que entre Herodes y el Reino de Dios nos ofrece. Nos invita a contestar esas preguntas. ¡Más vale tarde que nunca! … Quiero agradecer al comité de eventos especiales por tan encantadora recepción en nuestro 30 aniversario como Parroquia y la Bendición de La Capilla de Nuestra Señora el pasado 15 de Agosto, este evento remplazó el Luau. El Sabor de la Comida Inter-nacional vendrá pronto. Necesitamos voluntarios que oc-upen los puestos del comité que termina en Diciembre. Para mayor información llame a Patty Scarpine o a cualquier miembro del comité.
El número de teléfono de la oficina principal es 661-943-9314. La Oficina de Formación de la Fe (Educación Religiosa, Preparación para la Confir-mación y Ministerio de la Juventud) es 661-943-5912. El número de célular de Mission Bell Pre-school es 661-802-6375. Cuando la oficina está cer-rada, puede dejar mensajes de voz usando las siguientes extensions: • Vicki White/Guadalupe Castellanos #100 • Gaby Barroso #101 • P. Sylvan #102 • P. Leo #103 • Cheryl Espinosa #106 • Jessica Monterroso #107 • Estela Carlos #108 • Michele Simpliciano #109 • Cassandra Ortiz #110 El numero de FAX es 661-943-6863.
Las huellas dactilares requeridas por la Ar-quidiocesanas para adultos que traba-jan con niños se llevarán a cabo en nuestra parroquia el 9 de septiembre Por favor llame al 661-943-9314 para programar su cita.. Usted debe traer una identificación con su foto.
¿SABÍA USTED?
Acoso y regreso a la escuela
Desafortunadamente, el conflicto e incluso el acoso escolar parecen ser una experiencia generalizada en las escuelas de nuestro país. Los niños pueden ser víctimas de, o perpetuar, intimidación y burlas, a veces con consecuencias duraderas para sí mismos y/o para otros. A medida que los niños vuelven a la escuela, es importante hablar con ellos sobre cómo tratan a los demás y cómo manejar el conflicto o el acoso escolar en sus aulas y en los patios de recreo. Involúcrese en la escuela de su hijo y pregunte acerca de los planes o programas de prevención del acoso escolar. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Understanding School Violence, Part 2” (Entendiendo la violencia escolar, Parte 2) escriba [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508.
“No cierren la salvación de las personas dentro de las constricciones del legalis-mo. El derecho está orientado a la salvación del hombre .”
Papa Francisco
Welcome back! We are off to a great start of this amazing faith journey. As we move forward, the Office of Faith Formation would like to remind you of a few things: Always sign in and out of class Bring your children’s bible every week
(grades 1-3 sacramental prep.) Recite your prayers daily
¡Estamos a un buen comienzo de este increíble viaje de fe! A medida que avanzamos, la Oficina de Formación de Fe quisiera recordarle algunas cosas: Siempre firme a entrada y salida de la clase Traiga la Biblia de sus hijos todas las semanas
(preparaciones sacramentales de los grados 1-3).
Recite sus oraciones diariamente
Office of Faith Formation Oficina de Formación en la Fe
SJSPFaithFormation.com Cassandra Ortiz, Director
(Grades 6-8) This weeks topic is “Epic Universe!” Does God exist? And if He does exist, how do we know that He exists? That is one of the greatest questions of humanity. This series will start the amazing journey of getting to know who God is and discovering proof for His existence all around us. Come join us as we dive deep into creation!
(Grados 6-8) El tema de esta semana es "Universo épico!" ¿Existe Dios? Y si Él existe, ¿cómo sabemos que Él existe? Esa es una de las mayores cuestiones de la humanidad. Esta serie comenzará el increíble viaje de conocer quién es Dios y descubrir pruebas para Su existencia a nuestro alrededor. ¡Únase a nosotros mientras nos sumergimos profundamen-te en la creación!
The Office of Faith Formation is looking for those whom feel called to serve as a catechist. Call Miss Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110 La Oficina de Formación de Fe está buscando a aquellos que se sienten llamados a servir como catequistas. Llame a la Srta. Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110
Are you a teen? Do you have ques ons about your faith? Or are you just looking for a place to chill, share your faith and make new friends? Life Night FALL KICKOFF is September 10th! Come eat, play games and worship. Bring a friend!
¿Eres un adolescente? ¿Tienes preguntas sobre tu fe? ¿O simplemente buscas un lugar para relajarte, compar r tu fe y hacer nuevos amigos? INICIO Life Night es el 10 de sep embre! Ven a comer, jugar y adorar. ¡Trae un ami-go!
CONFIRMATION FALL SEMESTER
Spaghetti Dinner Fall Service Project is on Sep-tember 23rd from 4-7 PM. Donations of sealed to-mato sauce cans/jars and boxed spaghetti pasta are now being accepted. A list will be passed around during class for students to commit to either prep-ping the food or serving. Different time frames will be provided.
El Proyecto de Servicio de Otoño de Cena de Spaghetti es el 23 de Septiembre de 4-7 PM. Se aceptan donaciones de latas / jarras de salsa de to-mate selladas y pasta de espaguetis en caja/bolsa. Durante la clase se pasará una lista para que los estu-diantes se comprometan a preparar la comida o servir. Se proporcionarán diferentes marcos de tiem-po.
Registration opens on September 3rd. Spaces are limited and first come first serve! Participant form will be available in the church vestibule and parish office. La inscripción se abrirá el 3 de sep-tiembre. ¡Los espacios son limitados y el primer llegado primero servido! El formulario estará disponible en el vestíbulo de la igle-sia y en la oficina.
