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Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) 2006 The story of the anointing of Jesus is one of the few stories that appears in all four Gospels. As people begin to grumble about the cost and waste of perfume, Jesus responded: “You will

always have the poor with you and be able to do something good for them.” As we continue our ORB journey, let us remember in prayer that as a community of faith, we have the obligation to reach out to those in great need. The Gospel specifically calls us to take action on behalf of the most vulnerable mem-bers of society. May our fasting move us to action on behalf of the poor. May our almsgiving assist the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program in the U.S. 75% of your contribu-tions to ORB supports CRS programs around the world. The remaining 25% of your contributions stay in the Dioceses in the U.S. to assist local hunger and poverty alleviation pro-grams. NOTE: Please remember that Nils and Teresa Montan will be collecting your Rice Bowl offerings the weekend after Easter Sunday, on April 22 and 23 at the Pavilion Area.

Music at St. Cyril’s •Palm Sunday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m.

Gioacchino Rossini: Stabat Mater •Easter Sunday, April 16

10:00 a.m. & 12 Noon Gretchaninov’s: Missa Festiva

St. Cyril’s Choir, Soloists, Symphony Orchestra - Organ

Annual Appeal 2006 Update Goal: $55,606.00

We have received contributions from 181 of our registered parishioners. Current status is: One-time Contributions….$31,120.00 Pledges …………………. 11,910.00

TOTAL: $43,030.00 The amount still needed to reach our “Together in Mis-sion” assigned goal is $12,576.00. Please continue to send in your contributions to our Appeal. Gratefully, Monsignor Bell

HOLY WEEK – 2006 Saturday, April 8 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. - Mass of Passion & Blessing of Palms Passion (Palm) Sunday Masses - April 9 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12 Noon Blessing of Palms at All Masses 4:00 p.m. - Rossini’s Stabat Mater St. Cyril’s Choir, Soloists & Orchestra Monday thru Wednesday Masses - April 10-11-12 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 - Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Holy Thursday - April 13 No 7:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m . - Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. - Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Followed by Adoration until 10:00 p.m. Good Friday - April 14 No 7:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer 11:30 a.m. - Meditation on the Passion of Christ 12:15 p.m. - Stations of the Cross 1:30 p.m. - Solemn Liturgical Rite 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday - April 15 No 7:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation No 4:00 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. - Gretchaninov’s Missa festiva St. Cyril’s Choir, Soloists & Organ Easter Sunday Masses - April 16 8:00 a.m. - Organ 10:00 a.m. - Gretchaninov’s Missa festiva St. Cyril’s Choir, Soloists & Organ 12:00 Noon - Gretchaninov’s Missa festiva St. Cyril’s Choir, Soloists & Organ

Good Friday Appeal Few places in the world are as precious to Catholics as those where Jesus Christ, our Sav-ior, walked and taught, lived and died. Your

support can help keep alive those Holy Places and assist the Franciscan Missioners who serve the people there. Please give generously to our less fortunate sisters and brothers in the Holy Land on Good Friday, April 14. Thank you. Monsignor Bell

ACCW: The San Fernando Pastoral Region West San Fernando Valley District, will meet on Monday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Euphrasia Parish, 11766 Sho-shone Avenue, Granada Hills. Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Padraic Loftus: “Out of Africa.” Mass Celebrant/Host Pastor: Rev. Mike Wakefield. Catered Luncheon: $10 per person and Pre-Paid. Reservations deadline: Thurs-day, April 13. Make check payable & mail to: Ann Conner, 17819 Rinaldi , Granada Hills, CA 91344. For details call: 818-363-6928.

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Saturday, April 8 Mass Intentions 4:00 p.m. - Marie Abruzzese RIP Sunday, April 9 8:00 a.m. - Robert Mader, RIP 10:00 a.m. - For the Parishioners 12:00 p.m. - John & Jane Beck, RIP Monday, April 10 7:30 a.m. - Mildred Kurzweil, RIP 5:30 p.m. - Sam Patronete, RIP Tuesday, April 11 7:30 a.m. - Dorothy Govers, RIP 5:30 p.m. - Sam Patronete, RIP Wednesday, April 12 7:30 a.m. - Harold Rios, RIP 5:30 p.m. - Esmeraldo & Isabel Pardinas, RIP Thursday, April 13 7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer - No Intentions 5:30 p.m. - Emily Newman, Spec. Int. Friday, April 14 7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer - No Intentions 7:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - No Intentions Saturday, April 15 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer - No Intentions 7:30 p.m .- Lottie Jusko & Family, Spec. Int.

Schedule of Events Sunday, April 9 - Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. - School Mass (Gr 6) 11:00 a.m. - Men's Club Coffee & Donuts - No HS Confirmation: Youth Bungalow 4:00 p.m. - Rossini’s Stabat Mater Monday, April 10 3:30 p.m. - No Religious Education (Gr 7-9) Tuesday, April 11 8:00 a.m. - Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1:00 p.m. - No Bible Study 3:30 p.m. - No Religious Education (Gr K, 1-6) 7:30 p.m. - No Adult Confirmation - Faculty Lounge Thursday, April 13 7:30 p.m. - No Choir Practice and No RCIA Friday, April 14 Good Friday - No School - Rectory Open See Holy Week Schedule for Details Holy Land Appeal 9:30 a.m. - Bowling League Upcoming Events Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday See Holy Week Schedule for Details Monday, April 17 through April 21 - School Easter Vacation No School or Religious Education

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Joie Fox Frances Maple Philip Carnevale Ann Blankenship Maria Richards Dorothy Holly Rina McCans Helen Meck Eddie Nable Michael Glaser Maria Moreno Romy Villa

Phil Hodgkins Anthony D’Amico Alberto Giraldo Lola Anastasia Hector Cabrera Sandra Osorio Mary Gail Hobbs Corazon Sunga Rose Marie Imber Marguerite Auda Lorraine Ham Max Gonzalez Michael Kenworthy David Martinez Marietta Bocchicchio

Hyatt Griffith Tom Maglio George Ryan Patricia Hunziker Baby Gianna Rezvan Mary Lou Forbath John Cirelle Dolores Petro Justin Fuess Terry McMahon Mo Kamali James Roy Payton Peggy Crane Tim Viole

St. John Eudes Women’s Ministry: Will hold its 9th Annual Ladies Spring Tea on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. St. John Eudes Church, Grill Hall. 9901 Mason Avenue, Chats-worth. Cost: $20.00 per person. For details call: 818-882-9323 or 818-341-3680.

Forget-Me-Not-Luncheon: Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children will sponsor a fundraising luncheon on Satur-day, April 22 at the Wilshire Country Club. Cost: $75.00 per per-son. For details call: 323-936-7589.

Catholic Single Adults of CA (CSN) Invite you to an evening at Dodgers Stadium Saturday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. LA Dodgers face the archrival San Francisco Giants. Meet at Bishop Canyon at Elysian Park, 929 Academy Road. Limit 30 people. Cost: $15.00, Non-member $25.00. Payment due Wednesday. April 12. For details call: 310-375-9396 or 888-208-9555x83 (or www.csnca.com).

Healing Mass: Thursday, April 20 at 7:15 p.m. Celebrant Fr. Jerry Thompson. Our Lady of Grace Church, 5011 White Oak Avenue. Corner of White Oak and Ventura Boulevard, Encino. For details call: 818-996-9458.

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Sears. In-cludes Mass, Chaplet and Veneration of 1st Class relic of St. Faustina. St. Mel Church. 20870 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills. For details call: 818-342-6626. AND Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Includes Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary Meditation, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction. Our Lady of Grace Church. Corner of White Oak and Ventura Boulevard, Encino. For details call: 818-342-8515.

Was Job Patient? Join the Our Lady of Grace Adult Scripture Program and find out, beginning Tuesday, May 2. The classes will meet every Tuesday until June 13. The morning class will meet from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in Room A. The evening class will meet from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost: $15.00 and includes study books and class materials. Register before Thurs-day, April 20. For details/registration: 818-342-4505.

Sister Winifred Auxiliary (SWA) 34th Annual Card Party and Luncheon

St. Anne’s SWA will hold its 34th Annual card party and luncheon, Thursday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in St Cyril of Jerusalem Parish Hall. Cost: $28.00 per person. All proceeds to benefit St. Anne’s. For details and reserva-tions call: 818-788-9539 or 818-761-4075.

Fare Thee Well! The snow bird forecast advises that the Nova Scotia snow will be gone on Monday, April 17 and it is time for Father Vernon to head north. Many thanks for the warm, southern welcome at St. Cyril’s. God willing, I will be back next January!

Blessings & God Speed, Father Vernon Boutilier