St. Peter Claver Parish Corner of Cochran & Stow Streets
Parish Mission Statement
We, the parish of Saint Peter Claver,
are a Catholic faith community within the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the
Universal Church. Firm in the hope of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the
example of our patron, we proclaim the
kingdom of God to embrace everyone in
love without discrimination of any kind.
We are devoted to worship, to witness,
and joyful service in the Spirit.
PARISH SCHEDULE
MASSES:
Saturday: 5pm Vigil; 7pm (Español)
Sunday: 8am; 10am; 12noon & 5pm
Holy Day of Obligation: 5pm Eve before;
Day-7:30am; 12noon & 7pm
Weekdays: 7:30am (Monday - Friday)
DEVOTIONS: Perpetual Help Novena, Wednes-
days, 7pm, Mass on first Wednesdays, 7pm;
Adoration every Friday, 7pm
First Saturday Mass, 7:30am
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturdays,
3 - 4:30pm (or by appointment); Eve of Holy Day
& Thursday before first Friday, 4 - 4:45pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Sundays, 1:30 pm;
4th Sunday - Spanish Baptism BAPTISM INSTRUCTION:
Second Monday of each month, 7pm
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: 6 months prior
notification needed
Pastor: Rev. Riz J. Carranza
email: Riz .Carranza@la - archdiocese.org
Associate Pastor: Rev. Adrian M. San Juan
email: fradriansj@la - archdiocese.org Permanent Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Brian Clements and
Rev. Mr. Melecio Zamora
Parish Office Address: 5649 Pittman St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063-3525
Parish Office hours: (Monday - Friday)
9am-12noon, & 1-5pm
Phone: (805) 526-6499
Fax: (805) 526-7233
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.saintpeterclaver.org
Bulletin e-mail: [email protected] Pre-School & Kindergarten:
(805) 526-2244 Fax: (805) 526-2225
Website: www.stpeterclaverschool.org Office of Faith Formation:
Bianca Langlois, Director
(805) 526-0680
email: [email protected]
Jon Teague, Coordinator
Middle School Youth Ministry
email: [email protected] Confirmation / Youth Ministry Office:
Andrew Gafvert, Director
(805) 526-7975
email: [email protected]
Bereavement Ministry:
Paul Stewart, 526-0073
Annulment Assistance:
Wally & Linda Cravens, 526-6499
Knights of Columbus: Joe Gray, (818) 421-0170
email: [email protected]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
For assistance: (805) 404-3178
Music Director: Jim Leslie, (818) 324-2109
Couples for Christ:
Chito & Beth Coronel, 285-7453
Filipino Catholic Comm. Group:
Cynthia Ramos Fernandez, (805) 890-4885
Hispanic Catholic Community Group:
Dcn. Melecio Zamora, (818) 262-1090
Las Guadalupanas: Pilar Osorio, (310) 597-9548
Worldwide Marriage Encounter:
J.C. and Chelsea Baxter, (805) 522-4294
BINGO: Thursday, 6:30pm BINGO hotline: 526-2781
Safeguard the Children Committee:
Clyde Allen, Chair
email: [email protected]
Bible Study: Richard Kimmet, 581-2742
Women’s Adult Bible Study:
Sherry Kimmet, 581-2742
Becoming Catholic (Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults):
Office of Faith Formation, 526-0680
Parish Vocation Animator:
Michael Johnson, 526-6499
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Coley Maddigan, Coordinator, 526-6499
Peter and Gloria Venzon, Scheduling, 813-4647
Lector Coordinator: Jim Small, (805) 390-7260
Altar Servers: Brian Kane, 583-0466
Eucharistic Ministry of Hosp. & Home:
Joni Egan, 527-2444
Parish Library: Sue Marron, (805) 770-0922
Parish Information
Hosted by: Divine Mercy Ministry
Contact: mtmsun@a!.net
“ONE NATION, UNDER GOD” July 6-7 will be our second Adoration-with-a-Mission.
Offer just an hour to come pray for our country: its future, prosperity,
natural resources, and its people. Beginning on (First) Friday, July 6, with the 7:30am
Morning Mass, Eucharistic Adoration will start immediately after. We then celebrate
the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7pm, with adoration continuing through the evening.
It will conclude at 7:20am, (First) Saturday, July 7, with Benediction,
followed immediately with Mass and Devotions. Let us come and pray
together as a united community once more, for these,
our United States of America!
In recogni#on of our na#on’s
independence, spend an hour
with our Lord!
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NEW BEGINNINGS
July 1st marks a new chapter in the ministry of priests in the Archdiocese. Today, I am personally (blessed and grateful) entering my third year as your associate pastor. If the Archbishop does not “send” or “call” me to an unexpected assignment, the appointment letter says I can be with you until 2020. Father Riz himself has been granted another term (6 years) as pastor. Pray for us your priests that we may truly serve with the Heart of the Good Shepherd. We still have a lot of “mission”, “leading and saving souls” to do here in the vineyard of St. Peter Claver. We do pray that this coming Advent, our faith community finally inaugurates our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapel. ~Fr. Adrian ♥♥♥
MIRACLES OF JESUS, THE OCCULT AND ESOTERIC
Our Gospel recounts Our Lord Jesus healing, restoring two individuals: the resuscitation of Jairus’ daughter and the curing of the hemorrhagic woman (who suffered for 12 years!).
Today, many people are skeptical about the possibility of miracles. A miracle is defined as a suspension of the law of nature, but in Jesus’ day, the “laws of nature” were unknown. A miracle was a “sign” of God’s power.
The miracles of Jesus were an extremely important part of his ministry. If his words proclaimed the coming of God’s reign, his miracles revealed that reign coming with power. Biblical scholars believe that some of the miracle stories grown out of legend for teaching purposes, but there is little doubt that Jesus was in fact a miracle worker. Most of the miracles of Jesus were healing miracles and exorcisms. They were signs of God’s reign overcoming the powers of sickness and evil in the world. They were part of the Good News of God’s care for his children.
As Catholics, we should never seek benefits from spiritual powers outside of God or open doorways by which evil spirits may attack us extraordinarily. The following practices and beliefs go against directly or indirectly the First Commandment. Purifying our Catholic faith not only pleases God but allows the fullness of God’s graces, blessings, gifts and protection to enter into our lives. Since defining each of these practices goes beyond the scope of this article, it is recommended that the reader who desires to know more about particular practices and beliefs does the necessary research to discover and attain their esoteric and occult connections, sources and origins. (Reference: Catholic Handbook of Deliverance Prayers, 2012)
Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, “All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and
worship me.” At this, Jesus said to him, “Get away, Satan! It is written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.’” Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and
ministered to him. (Matthew 4:8-11)
alternative religions amulets and talismans animal magnetism or mesmerism animism and paganism astral travel/projection astrology automatic handwriting or spirit writing Cabala
geomancy Gnosticism heavy metal and death metal music horoscopes Magick mediumship mind control programs like Silva necromancy
psychic readings pyramid power reading of omens, tea leaf reading
and reading of animal body parts Reiki Reincarnation and past life readings Rosicruci Santeria
Vocations Ministry after all Masses
Sign-ups for First Friday/First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration after all Masses
Parish Lending Library after 8:00am, 10:00am and 12(noon) Masses
Boy Scout Donut sales after 8:00am, 10:00am and 12(noon) Mass
Baptisms, 1:30pm
Elks Bingo Marathon, 2:00pm
Youth Choir, 4:15pm
High School Sunday Social Night, 6:15pm
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Saturday, June 30th
5:00 pm Dave Morley (INT)
Sunday, July 1st
10:00 am Josefina Leuridan (RIP)
Fr. Mike Hoolahan, C.P. (RIP)
12(noon) Joel E. Davila (RIP)
Baby Grace Maddigan (RIP)
5:00 pm Michael Huynh (INT)
Monday, July 2nd
7:30am Baby Grace Maddigan (RIP)
Al McKinley (INT)
Tuesday, July 3rd
7:30 am Laura Altieri RIP)
Dennise Zinnato (RIP)
Wednesday, July 4th
7:30 am Clarence and Daisy Ayers (RIP)
Rosa Rivera (RIP)
Thursday, July 5th
7:30 am Harvey Feld (RIP)
John Arellano (RIP)
Friday, July 6th - First Friday
7:30 am Carlos Molina (RIP)
Binh Vu (RIP)
Saturday, July 7th - First Saturday
7:30 am Priest’s Intentions
Monday, July 2nd
Parish Office closed until 1pm
Office of Faith Formation Closed
7:00 pm Misioneros de Cristo (PC) Tuesday, July 3rd
Office of Faith Formation Closed
5:30 pm Apostle’s Kitchen (PC) 6:30 pm Hispanic Community Prayer Group (PC) 6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (PC) 7:00 pm K of C Officer’s Meeting (PC) 7:00 pm Bereavement Support Group (CLR) 7:00 pm Adult Music Ministry (C) Wednesday, July 4th - Independence Day
Parish Office Closed
Office of Faith Formation Closed
Parish Center/Hall Closed
No 7pm First Wednesday Mass
Thursday, July 5th
Office of Faith Formation Closed
4:00 pm Confessions (C) 6:00 pm Children’s Choir (C) 6:30 pm BINGO
7:00 pm Noon Choir (C) Friday, July 6th - First Friday
8:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (C) 12:30 pm After School Irish Dance Program (YC) 3:00 pm After School Irish Dance Program (YC) 6:30 pm Hispanic Couples for Christ (PC) 7:00 pm Hispanic Community Choir (PC) 7:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (C) Followed by 12-Hour Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer For Our Country (C) Saturday, July 7th - First Saturday
7:30 am First Saturday Mass (C) 3:00 pm Confessions (C) 4:15 pm Choir Practice (C) 6:15 pm Confessions (Español) (C)
We’d like to welcome our newest Christians through Baptism…
Carlos Alberto Lopez Cardenas
Reagan Danielle Metchis
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SPCFAITHFORMATION.ORG
The Office of Faith Formation is open Monday - Thursday, 1-5pm and 6-8pm.
Thinking about becoming fully Catholic? Never been baptized? Baptized in a different faith?
Baptized Catholic but never confirmed and/or received first communion? Then the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is just for you! Come to CLAVER COFFEEHOUSE,
our twice-monthly gathering for inquirers (2nd & 4th Tuesdays), and bring your questions.
Call the Faith Formation Office at (805) 526-0680 for more information.
Come join the St. Peter Claver St. John Paul II Society
for an evening of fun, conversation and prayer.
Contact Coley Maddigan or John Miller for more information at [email protected].
Have a great, safe Fourth of July, everyone. Happy Birthday, America!
Sunday Social Night with Pizza and Board Games Tonight Come join in the fun of another summertime Sunday Social Night with pizza and board games from
6:15-8:30pm tonight, in the Youth Center. The food is free and we’ll have a number of board games
on hand, but you are invited to bring your own favorites from home. All High School youth, including
incoming freshmen and seniors who just graduated, are invited; so bring your friends. See you tonight!
Youth Confirmation High School youth who have been baptized and received First Communion in the Catholic Church
can begin the two year preparation process for the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall. We are currently
finalizing details for the upcoming year. Stay tuned and check out www.spcym.org/confirmation.html
for more information.
Mark 5:21-43 We are fortunate to have people who care for us when we are sick. Caring for people who
are sick can be very rewarding, especially when we help them feel more comfortable. But it can also be
discouraging because sometimes there seems to be little we can do to help them feel better. We must
remember to place everyone in the caring hands of Jesus, just as Jarius did with his daughter.
The Office of Faith Formation is closed Fourth of July Week!
V Have a very happy and safe Independence Day from all of us at Middle School Youth Ministry!
V Our next Summer of Fun night is Monday, July 16th at 7pm at the Youth Center! Please check your
emails for details!
V Any student going into the 6th-9th grade in August is invited to Middle School Youth Ministry
"Summer of Fun"! Contact the Youth Ministry office for details.
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Please pray for the souls of…
Denis “Dick” Mayo, 6/25/18; Alexander Sugay, 6/23/18; baby Grace Maddigan, 6/22/18; Ester Tibay, 6/21/18; Vincent Caruso, 6/11/18; John Arellano, 7/5/17; Gail Frances Booth, 7/2/16; Robert Manzi, Jr., 7/7/15; Ronald Hill, Jr., 7/3/15; Elda Pena, 7/2/15; Harry Terraneau, 7/7/14; Laura Altieri, 7/3/14; Milagros Navasca, 7/7/12; Karlo Gambarini, 7/1/12; Alex Mihalovits, 7/2/11; Carlos Molina, 7/6/09; Meredith Smith, 7/7/07; Frank Allegro, 7/6/07; Donald Kelly, 7/5/07; Gordon Gullage, 7/4/07; Salvador Juarez, 7/3/07; Lawrence McClean, 7/2/07; Audrey Jones, 7/5/05; Raymond Rugg, 7/5/05; George Lang, 7/6/04; Eleanor Taylor, 7/1/04; Guadalupe Gutierrez, 7/1/03; Beatrice McArthur, 7/4/02; Richard Camou, 7/1/02; Margaret Gunther, 7/7/01; John Scott, Sr., 7/6/00; Kathleen Willson, 7/5/00; Armand Lanzano, 7/4/00; Harry Brant, 7/6/99; Daniel Davis, 7/2/99; Joseph Marquez, 7/6/98; Isaac Dominick, 7/6/94; Edith Crabtree, 7/4/88; Mary Mattocks, 7/2/81.
Please pray for the health of… Mary Judith Dionisio; Teresita Luong; David Truong; Pat Ryan; Linda Germain; baby Quinn “Kiki” Forward; Paul Franck; Mary Grant-Young; Carol Erlinger; Joe Meyer; Baby Julian Baxter and parents; Peter Choi; Jonathan Madamba; Biliary Atresia; John Gabriel Bergeron; Novan Cajigal; Manuel Dimanlig; Phero Viet Nguyen; Ron Poncino; Sherry Kimmet; Larry Parisien; Alex Harrington; Bob McConnell; Misty Ploeger; Crispina Gorre; Bridget Wakcher; Carol Acker; David McCutcheon; Betty Grosslight; Curt Atwell; Francisco Leon; Jean Roberts; Rosina Paluzzi; Carla McCorkle; Jon Teague, Jr.; Catherine Capaldi; Alina Malakian; Maria Susana Llambias; Lucy Estrada; Enid Dach; Stephanie Carvalho; Dave Morley; Mary Lant; Sherri Egan; Al McKinley; Lupe Pina; Moon McCullough; Patricia Knoebl-Wood; Mary Jane Wickman; Richard Bryan Reilly; Georgia Altmayer; Judy Strack; child Seth Fabry; Bill and Vera Barker; Natali Wilde; Phyllis Sherin; Jim Womack; Justin Warn; Bradley Sharp; Erick M., Jacob A., and Cecilia Frances; Diane Hazlewood; Carla Maria Molina; LaVonne Emerson; James Yncera; Charles Leo; Sheana Green; Deann Glynn; Dan Lang; Joe Ortega; Dan Boland; Gregg Cassity; Virginia Dalcoe; Bruce Vandelinder; Susan Womack; Helene Parlms-Jackson; Maria Lozano; Carolyn Currie; Chelsea White; Mary Smart; Mimi McGilvray; Rick Schuler; Elaine Swieca; Bill Waters; Marge Porterfield; Aaron Byron; Bob Bower; Jacqueline Sylvestre; Kittie Fidermutz; Martina Peters; Dillon Tunney; Barbara Pogorzelski; Sherry Estrella; Chase Dobson; Loretta Payne; Barbara Knight; Suzanne Shaefer.
You changed my mourning into dancing; O Lord, my God,
forever I will give you thanks. ~ Psalm 30:13
...for your donations on the weekend of June 23rd and 24th
Saturday, June 23rd, 5pm $ 2, 645.00
Saturday, June 23rd 7pm $ 526.00
Sunday, June 24th, 8am $2, 950.00
Sunday, June 24th, 10am $ 2, 546. 50
Sunday, June 24th, 12(noon) $ 3, 247.00
Sunday, June 24th, 5pm $2, 905.00 Online Giving $1, 400.00
_________________________________________ Total: $16, 219.50
On June 3, 2018 devastation struck just 30 miles southwest of Guatemala City when the Volcán de Fuego erupted resulting in approximately 114 deaths, 200 missing persons and close to 3 thousand displaced persons from destroyed homes. The volcano is generating currents of hot gas of 1,000 degrees in temperature that are fast flowing and reaching speeds of
up to 430 mph. On top of these terrifying statistics, the volcano has been producing gas and ash eruptions, which make search and rescue efforts extremely dangerous. During this time, Guatemala is in solemn need of our prayers and support
as they face such devastating loss within their community.
In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters, Archbishop Gomez has asked all parishes to consider conducting
a non-mandatory special collection m8 v r! u 8 8 ē8 ma, July 7th
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, 2018. You will find Emergency Relief envelopes
at the doors; if you are writing a check, please note ®t cr8 l ckc! Ci ı cı r8 q! on the memo line. If you wish to make an online
donation, you may do so at u u u , l i ı ı i n mı kc, n qg-an mcr8 -rn acx and specify Guatemala Disaster in the special instructions box. 100% of the collection will go towards those affected by this horrible disaster.
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consulting witch doctors, folk/faith healers or medicine men/women
crystal gazing, using crystal balls consulting spirit guides, familiar spirits,
guardian spirits and ancestral spirits
cults divination using rod and pendulum for
finding water, treasure etc. Edgar Cayce’s teachings and
readings feng shui fortune telling free masonry and other secret
societies
New Age books like Gnostic Gospels, Bible codes and the Celestine Prophecy
numerology offerings to idols and other similar
rituals like food offering, animal sacrifice and blood offering
opening the “third eye” “oracion” (magical incantations) oracles pacts with Satan or other deities/
pagan gods palm reading power of the mind psychic healing, crystal healing, faith
healing, energy healing, magnetic healing and pranic healing
Satanism science of the mind Scientology Séances Shamanism sorcery spellcasting and casting curses (ex.
the evil eye) spirit of the glass/coin (Ouija) spirit questing Spiritism tarot card reading trans channeling transcendental meditation use of wands voodoo Wicca witchcraft
“Truly, who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is the rock? This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring, who made my feet like a deer’s and set me on the heights, who trained my hands for war, my arms to string a bow of bronze.” (Psalm 18:32-35)
“It is by battles against hell and by resistance to temptations that we give God fruits of our love.” (St. John Mary Vianney)
“If we are at war with the devil, we are at peace with God.” (St. John Chrysostom)
Interested in becoming a lector? The Lector Ministry is looking for new voices to proclaim the “Word of God” at Mass. Also needed are voices to present the
opening welcome and the parish announcements. Training will be offered on Sunday, July 29, in the church from 1:30 – 3:30pm. A Liturgical Ministry
Application and Information Sheet must be on file in the parish office and approved prior to attending the training session. Please contact the parish office at (805) 526-6499 for additional details.
Blessings, Jim Small, Lector Ministry Coordinator
LIVE THE LITURGY - God does not rejoice in our demise or our destruc!on. Rather, He made us in His image
and desires that we have life. He also desires that we be healed and know His loving touch. There is great
power in an embrace. The touch of another can heal wounds and restore life. There is also power in faith. Faith
can turn us toward the truth and turn us toward God. God can profoundly change how we see Him, ourselves,
and one another. God desires that we turn toward Him and be healed of all that wounds and binds us so that
we can be free and enjoy the fullness life. Reach out and share your faith with someone this week so that they
can receive God's life-changing embrace.
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RETIREES (AND OTHER ADULTS) WHO ARE
NO LONGER ACTIVELY PRACTICING THEIR FAITH…
Are you interested in a possible return to practicing our Catholic Faith?
PLEASE JOIN US….DAYTIME CONVERSATIONS….Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11th
at 10am. SMALL, IN-HOME GROUP on Wednesdays at 10am-12(noon) - or on Friday, from 1-3pm. (Fridays are a repeat of
Wednesday’s conversations.) Conversations will be on basic Catholic Faith matters. There is no cost; materials are provided. Refreshments will be served. For further information, call Madeleine Sorensen at 522-6107,
or email at l ca8 k8 i m8 , ē, ı n q8 mı 8 m@gl ci k, zn l ,
“Beginning Experience” is part of an international ministry for those men or women who have
experienced the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. A “Beginning Experience”
weekend will be held on July 13th-15th, 2018, at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino, CA. This weekend
helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.
“Beginning Experience” is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
To register for this weekend, or obtain more information, contact:
Peg Setti at (818) 767-1007 or Brenda Mikhail at (818) 352-5265 or
Maria Rojas (Spanish) at (310) 365-0186.
You are invited to join the Thursday morning Bible Study Group which meets 9:30 - 11am. We will begin
the study of The Book of Revelation on July 12th. Please contact Sue Marron
at (805) 770-0922.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Jesus wants to be part of our marriage to bring us the love and intimacy that He wants for us. Come and learn how to obtain these gifts for your marriage. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are July 27th-29th in Palmdale and Nov 2nd-4th in Canoga Park. For more information contact
Ed and Jo Lara at (818) 848-6729 or go online at www.twocanlove.org We help make good marriages better.
On Saturday, August 25th, 2018, the Queen of
Angels Foundation, in association with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Cathedral of
Our Lady of the Angels, and La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (La Placita, the
first Church in Los Angeles), will host the 8th Annual Votive Mass, Grand Marian Procession, and Festival to honor of Our Lady of the Angels, patroness of the City, County and Archdiocese of Los Angeles named for her (Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles). This is also the Archdiocese's official civic celebration of Los Angeles' birthday,
founded on September 4, 1781.
For the event schedule and more information, visit www.thequeenofangels.com
www.archla.org/qoa
As the baptized, we are called into community, and we are strongest when all members have full faith in Jesus Christ. When one of us falters
or begins to doubt his or her faith, that is when our faith is to be shared freely as a source of strength. If we hold our faith
inside, then those around us will miss a chance to be edified and strengthened by our witness.
We can give freely of our money, our time, and our talents but still not share our faith with those around us. This hinders the Body of Christ's ability to evangelize and spread the Good News.
It also helps to keep members of that Body weak, because without the chance to hear our stories of faith, those with the need to hear
can remain discouraged and lost. Faith is a gift from God to us, just like any other. We are called
to cultivate our faith and grow it into abundance. If we do not share it with others, then why grow it at all? We are not saved because we have more faith than someone else. We are no better off with storage bins
filled with knowledge, devotion, and faith experience than a baby on its day of baptism. The difference between the baby and us is that we have
something now to share and the responsibility to do so.
~Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
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Doors open at 4:30pm - Games begin at 6:30pm - All games pay $250
Major Credit Cards accepted - Phone: (805) 526-2781
It can be difficult to investigate abuse situations involving children, as they may be vulnerable to lies, threats or manipulation by the abuser. It is critical to remember that the victim is the most
important in a suspected abuse situation. Keeping the child in focus will help adults who suspect
abuse act with compassion and care to keep the child from further pain. For a copy of the complete
VIRTUS® article “Circle of Care” visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/
VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.
Puede ser difícil investigar situaciones de abuso que involucren a niños, pues éstos pueden ser
vulnerables a las mentiras, amenazas y manipulación por parte del abusador. Es muy importante recordar quién es más importante en una situación de abuso
sospechosa, la víctima. Mantener al niño o niña en el foco ayudará a los adultos que sospechen abuso a
actuar con compasión y cuidar para mantener al niño o niña lejos de más dolor. Para una copia del
artículo completo de VIRTUS® “Circle of Care” (Círculo de Cuidado), visite
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.
MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO
El Evangelio de hoy nos muestra un momento cumbre con un doble episodio en la vida pública de Jesús. Sana a una mujer de edad avanzada y resucita a una adolecente de doce años. ¡Hermosa, admirable providencia de Dios! Doble acto de fe,
doble milagro y doble esperanza para el que cree. Una, temerosa por haber tocado a Jesús, recibe palabras alentadoras:
"Hija, tu fe te ha salvado; vete en paz y queda sana de tu enfermedad" (Mc. 5:34). A la segunda joven, Jesús toma de la
mano y le dice las siguientes palabras: "'Talitá kumi', que quiere decir: 'Niña, te lo digo, ¡levántate!'" (Mc. 5:42-43). Y agrega:
"denle de comer". Sanar a las personas de sus enfermedades era un aspecto importante del ministerio de Jesús.
Pero observemos que la tarea de sanar requería fe, una fe grande de parte de aquel que necesitaba sanidad. La fe es un
regalo de Dios, que se experimenta por la cercanía, la relación y la unidad con Jesús. No basta solo con decir que se tiene fe,
hay que dialogar con el Maestro para obtener beneficios. Entonces, ¿por qué cuando pedimos a Dios que sane nuestras
enfermedades nos gana la desesperación al no tener una respuesta inmediata? Es bueno recordar que el solo hecho
de pedir por la sanidad de nuestras enfermedades y otros tantos problemas ya es un gran paso de acercamiento a Jesús.
Pidamos más fe este domingo, que nuestro acercamiento a Jesús nos lleve a luchar por la justicia y la paz tan necesitada en
este tiempo de incertidumbre. ¡Qué no muera la confianza en Dios! Hay vida en aquello que creemos muerto en nosotros.
Pidamos a Dios que lo resucite.
MAGNIFICAT - A Ministry to Catholic Women Prayer Meal
Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 10am Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Dr.,
Granada Hills, CA
Guest speaker: Deacon Bill Betancourt Healing Miracles, Drug Addiction,
Relationships & Marriage
Come and hear new Deacon Bill bring his testimony of Our Blessed Mother’s intercession, healing
from addiction, hope for relationships and marriage. Truly a message for all! Mail “Magnificat” check for $30
to Magnificat, 17836 Oakrock Court, Granada Hills, CA 91344. After July 18th, the cost will be $32. Questions?
Call Teri Thompson at (805) 527-3745. On-line
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FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Parishioners for over 32 yearsLIC# 01233917, 01071734
Realtors
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Peter Claver Church, Simi Valley, CA A 4C 05-0691
Ralph Norton#1 Simi Valley O"ce Agent 2002-2012
29 Years ExperienceAlmost 700 Homes Sold!!!
Cell: (818) 422-7355O#ce: (805) 349-9997
www.RalphNorton.com
Parishioner Since 1996
Knight of Columbus
Over 30 Years of Experience at Your Service!
Hilltop
559 Country Club Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
“Everything we touch turns to $OLD”
www.REdreams.com
Ed PongraczREALTOR®
DRE #01195613
Parishioner
805.990.3629
Elena AcostaREALTOR®
DRE #01481635
Hablo Español
805.276.6300
Now AcceptingNew Applicants!
11111 Alemany Dr.
Mission Hills, CA
(818) 837-5222
WWW.ALEMANY.ORGWWW
Proud Community Partner1357 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Visit us todaywww.vallartasupermarkets.com
Plan your next big event with us!
Party Trays Available
FRESH PRODUCE, QUALITY MEATS, IN-STORE RESTAURANT,
AND AN EXQUISITE BAKERY
Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, CA
805 .526 .6677www.reardonsimivalley.com FD License # 1091
Deborah Tucker, MA, MFT
Local Parishioner
1633 Erringer Rd. #204, Simi Valley
www.simi-therapy.com/catholic 805-583-3976
Contact Travis Lawmaster to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2688
Departure: 8:30am Sharp BUS DEPARTS STRICTLY ON TIME
Gathering Area: St. Peter Church parking lot (at the entrance of the West Hall)
Light Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:15am (served by the kitchen on the north side of West Hall)
The casino will give each person a complimentary $5.00 slot play.
Snack and refreshments will be provided on the bus, mid-morning and in the afternoon on the way back. We will also have Bingo and a DVD movie while in transit.
Depart from Pechanga Casino about 4pm, for around 5 hours of gambling & fun.
Must be at least 21 years of age and carry a valid picture ID.
For more information and reservations, please contact: Cynthia Fernandez at (805) 890-4885 or
Darlin Go at (805) 304-7541.
Please reserve early, seats are extremely limited! (Late calls will be placed on “Stand-by” or waiting list)
Donation: $20.00 per person, payable to St. Peter Claver Church when you make your reservation - Thank You!