Parish Office: (323) 664-1305 • Fax: (323) 664-4975

Web Page: www.stfrancisla.org E-mail: parishoffice@stfrancisla.org

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday

Priests are available during office hours or by appointment Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M.

Associate Pastor: Fr. Sebastian Sandoval, O.F.M., ext. 17frsebastian.sfpla@gmail.com

Deacon: John SalazarMusic Director: Christine De Leon Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10

Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 662-3345

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Leslie De Leonardis, Principal

Web Page: www.stfrancisla.comPhone (323) 665-3601 • Fax (323) 665-4143School E-mail: ldeleonardis@stfrancisla.com

Schedule/HorarioMASS: English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm;

Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 amSaturday Vigil, 5:00 pm

 

MISA: Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm Domingos, 10:00 am

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays/Sábados 4:00 - 4:45 pm, English/Español

 

BAPTISMS: Please check office for dates and times.BAUTIZOS: Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina. 

MARRIAGE: Please register in Office six months before intended dateMATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada  

DEVOTIONS: Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pmRosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am MassOur Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday 7:00 pm

QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) 662-3345

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

April 9, 2017

1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664-1305

LITURGY COUNCILLiturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators:

 

HOSPITALITY: Ken CastilloEUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Isabel Campos LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Sandra PlateroMUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de LeonALTAR SERVERS: Victor VelozSACRISTAN: Froi Yeneza, Lydia Emnace, Dumas PinedaCHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller

ACTIVITIESFILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch GeraldezGRUPO de ORACIÓN: Maria Luisa Garcia, Tuesday, 7pmGUADALUPANOS: Nelfa Salazar, 2do & 4to, Domingo, 12 NoonHOLY NAME SOCIETY: Dale Benson, 2nd Sun., 8:00 MassJESUS is LORD Prayer Group: Lydia Emnace, Thursdays, 7pmKOREAN SECULAR FRANCISCANS Anges Ho, 1st SundaySECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday, 2pmSEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7pm (323) 662-3345YOUTH GROUP: Victor Veloz, Fri, 6pm - 9pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vilma SierraC.C.D. Saturdays R.C.I.A.: Colleen McClure-Morell, Tuesdays, 7pm

R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pmYOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays

OUTREACHWe welcome your ideas for serving those in need.

 

COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Jorge Guillen & Angelina MoralesAIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis

W e e k l y R e f l e c t i o n

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FEEl Viernes Santo es el día más

impresionante que se conmemora en el calendario cristiano. Es el día en que Jesús, muriendo en la cruz, se revela al mismo tiempo como Hijo del Hombre e Hijo de Dios. Los hispanos conmemoramos este día no sólo con la liturgia oficial de la Iglesia, sino también con nuestras devociones populares como el Vía crucis en vivo, el Pésame a la Virgen y el sermón de las Siete Palabras. Esta última devoción es también conocida como el Sermón de tres horas y es mayormente usada por las Iglesias protestantes, sin embargo, tiene su origen gracias al sacerdote Jesuita Francisco del Castillo, en Perú.

Como Jesús, este santo varón dedicó toda su vida a los pobres y marginados. El Viernes Santo de 1660, mientras predicaba en la iglesia de Nuestra de Señora de los Desamparados, ante la efigie del Señor en agonía, decidió hacer una comparación del sufrimiento de Cristo al sufrimiento de los desamparados, llamando a los cristianos al apostolado de caridad y justicia. Las siete últimas palabras de Jesucristo deben movernos al servicio de los desamparados.

—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

R e f l e x i ó n S e m a n a lTREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Now we have come to the center of the Christian year, beginning with today, Passion Sunday, Holy Week, and culminating in the Pasch, the Sacred Triduum. Some have called the culminating event in this week’s journey of faith “The Three Days of Easter.” The origins of many of our observances, including today’s blessing of palms and solemn entry into the church, hearken back to old Jerusalem.

In the late fourth century, a woman living a consecrated life in southern France made a four-year pilgrimage to Jerusalem. There, she encountered the rich liturgies of the city, bursting with Christians. She was a keen observer, and fortunately for us wrote vivid letters of her experience to a circle of women friends she calls her sisters. By the time of her journey, it is clear that even some catechumens were undertaking the dangerous journey so that they could be formed at the very site of the events of Christ’s passion and rising. At the heart of the pilgrim experience were processions, such as today’s joyous procession to the Mount of Olives, and brilliant catechesis from the bishop every day, as well as intense fasting and prayer. When you resolve to keep this week holy in your own life, and especially when you commit to participate in the full Triduum with worship in church and fasting at home, a very ancient tradition is within your grasp.—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

R E A D I N G S a n d I N T E N T I O N SMonday, 4/10 Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-118:00 AM - Jay Anthony Malabanan (T-giving)Tuesday, 4/11 TuesdayofHolyWeek Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-388:00 AM - Pro PopuloWednesday, 4/12 WednesdayofHolyWeek Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-258:00 AM - Felix, Alfredo & Atanacia Malabanan (T-giving) Madonna Bautista-Sarne (deceased) 1 yr Death AnnivThursday, 4/13 HolyThursday;TheSacredPaschalTriduum Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-158:00 AM - Pro PopuloFriday, 4/14 GoodFriday;FastandAbstinence Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42No 8:00 AM Mass - Saturday, 4/15 HolySaturday;TheEasterVigilintheHolyNightSee Missal for readings8:00 PM - Pro PopuloSunday, 4/16EasterSunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9or Mt 28:1-10 or Lk 24:13-358:00AM - Danielle Alvarado (B-day)10:00AM - Juan Cardoza (deceased) Francisco Fausto (deceased)12:00 PM - Erlinda Mafe (deceased) Death Anniv

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T O D A Y ' S R E A D I N G SGospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11).First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).Psalm — My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22)Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11).Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion (Matt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]).

L E C T U R A S D E H O Y Evangelio para la procesión de las palmas — ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Lucas 19:28-40)Primera lectura — A pesar de mi sufrimientos no quedaré confundido. No me siento avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7).Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado? (Salmo 22 [21]).Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11).Evangelio — El recuento de la pasión de Cristo según san Mateo (Mateo 26:14 — 27:66).

S t . F r a n c i s F i n a n c i a l R e p o r tCollection: 3/25-3/26 $3,351

THE CROSSWe should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through whom we are saved and delivered.—Entrance Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Roman Missal

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal: $21,400 Monies received by Together in Mission: $10,317

Total Pledged $14,849Together in Mission supports 81 parishes and 63 schools in all regions of the Archdiocese

Breakfast This SundayThe breakfast sale is sponsored

by the Spanish Lectors.

Desayuno este Domingo

El desayuno este fin de semana es patrocinado los ministros de

Lectores en Español.

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Protecting Life and Human DignityLearn about the California Catholic Conference

initiatives.www.cacatholic.org

Defensa de la Vida y la Dignidad HumanaInfórmate sobre las acciones de la Conferencia

Católica de California

DID YOU KNOW? You can support the Archdiocese Keep Kids Safe CampaignApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Archdiocese is providing all parishes and schools with the 2017 Prevent Child Abuse Resource Packet. Included, this year, is the “Keeping Kids Safe” pinwheel stickers, decorations and children’s activities, which are a symbol of childhood and represents every child’s right for a life filled with hope, health and happiness. Through this campaign, we provide another opportunity to transform awareness into action. For more information on how to have your parish, school or family be a part of this important campaign, visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/safeguard/Pages/CAPM.aspx.

¿SABÍA USTED? Usted puede apoyar la campaña “Mantenga a los niños seguros”Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso Infantil y la Arquidiócesis está proporcionando a todas las parroquias y escuelas el Paquete de Recursos para Prevención del Abuso Infantil 2017. Incluido este año está la calcomanía en forma de molino “Keeping Kids Safe” (Manteniendo a los Niños Seguros”), decoraciones y actividades infantiles. El molino es un símbolo de la infancia que representan el derecho de todos los niños a una vida llena de esperanza, salud y felicidad. A través de esta campaña, ofrecemos otra oportunidad para transformar la conciencia en acción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo hacer que su parroquia, escuela o familia sea parte de esta importante campaña, visite http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/safeguard/Pages/CAPM.aspx.

V o c a t i o n sIf you feel that God is calling you to religious or

priestly life, please don’t hesitate to talk to Fr. Oscar or Br. Erick Pilarcik, OFM (408) 903-3422.

Vocations@sbfranciscans.orgVocaciones Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida

religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con el Padre René para más información.

A special Lenten CD by the

youth is

available after all the Masses.

Pray withthe Youth.

Special CollectionsThis weekend there will be a second collection to

assist with the general needs of our parish.

On Good Friday, there will be a second collection to benefit the Holy Land.

Colectas EspecialesEste fin de semana habrá una segunda colecta para ayudar con las necesidades generales de

nuestra parroquia.

El Viernes Santo, habrá una segunda colecta para el beneficio de la Tierra Santa.

Mandatory Meeting for those involved in the Holy Thursday / Easter Vigil Mass.

Junta mandatoria para los que tomaran parte en la Misa del Jueves Santo / Vigilia Pascual.

Tuesday April 11, 6pmFor those involved with Holy Thursday.

Para los que tomarán parte el Jueves Santo.

Saturday April 15 10amFor those involved in the Easter Vigil.

Para los que tomarán parte en la Vigila Pascual.

Chrism Mass, Blessing of the Holy OilsThe Cathedral of our Lady of the Angeles will he

hosting the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 10th at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend. 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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April 9th, Palm Sunday/Domingo de Ramos

Regular Sunday Schedule. Horario regular.

April 13thHoly Thursday/Jueves Santo

Mass of the Lord's SupperMisa Vespertina de la Cena del Señor

Bilingual 7pm

April 14th Good Friday/Viernes Santo

Last Words of Christ 12pm English/Siete Palabras 1pm Español

English Service 3pm with Veneration of the Cross

Way of the Cross/Via Crucis 4:30pmPresented by the Youth Group

Servicio en Ingles 6pm

April 15th Holy Saturday/Sábado Santo

Easter Vigil Mass/ 8pm (Bilingual)

(No 8am Mass/No habrá Misa de 8am)

April 16thEaster Sunday/Domingo de Pascua

Regular Sunday Schedule

Divine Mercy NovenaYou are invited to the Divine Mercy Novena

which will begin on Good Friday in the Church.

Están invitados a la Novena de la Divina Misericordia que comienza el Viernes Santo.

April 14 11:30AMApril 15 6:30PMApril 16 7:00PMApril 17 6:30PMApril 18 6:30PMApril 19 6:30PMApril 20 6:30PMApril 21 6:30PMApril 22 6:15PMApril 23 11:30AM