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

Web Page: www.stfrancisla.org E-mail: sfaparish@gmail.com

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. 18frsebastian.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

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 11, 2018

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

LITURGY COUNCILLiturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators:

 

HOSPITALITY: Ken CastilloEUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Carolina Benson LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Milagros GomezMUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de LeonALTAR SERVERS: Victor VelozSACRISTAN: Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda, José ValdesCHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller

ACTIVITIESFILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch GeraldezGRUPO de ORACIÓN: Maria Luisa Garcia, Tuesday, 7pmGUADALUPANOS: Silvia Resendiz, 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, 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 nTRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Esta semana recordamos a san Valentín, obispo y mártir. En EE. UU. se conmemora el amor de parejas, novios y esposos. Según la tradición, san Valentín, en el año 270, contradijo al emperador y casó a varias parejas después de que el emperador hubiese prohibido el matrimonio para mandar los hombres al ejército. Valentín fue encarcelado y allí se enamoró de la hija ciega del carcelero (en aquel tiempo los obispos y los sacerdotes se podían casar). El santo le dio la vista a la muchacha y se hicieron novios. Llegado el día de su martirio Valentín le dejó una carta de despedida con el carcelero. La firmó “De tu Valentín”.

En algunos países latinoamericanos el 14 de febrero es la celebración del amor y la amistad. Los novios son importantes, pero la persona no puede vivir sólo con el amor de pareja. Los humanos estamos hechos para varios tipos de amor. Estamos hechos para el amor que nos trasciende a nosotros mismos. Este es el amor cristiano, el que no se limita a familia, amigos. El que es valiente, como lo significa Valentín, ama a todos aun a la persona que es diferente a uno. (San Valentín no está hoy día ni en el Santoral ni en el Misal Romano.)

—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

Today’s Gospel centers on the plight of a leper and Jesus’ response of healing. In Hawaii, the bacterium that causes leprosy probably entered from China in the mid-1800s, and the native islanders were susceptible to the dreaded disease. In 1866, the government literally dumped the sufferers on a remote and virtually inaccessible island peninsula with towering cliffs. Thrown off ships into the sea, the sick people were told to swim for the beach and head for caves, and for seven years the only supplies were similarly cast into the sea to drift ashore. It was then, 1873, that a thirty-three-year-old Belgian priest, Damien de Veuster, went voluntarily to Kalaupapa. Before long, he cajoled the government into funding his mission and its hospital, built a village with proper homes and sanitation, and recruited Mother Marianne Cope to bring sisters from Syracuse, New York, to nurse the sick. Damien, who eventually died of leprosy, has been canonized, and Mother Marianne as well.

Although leprosy has been curable since the 1940s, today a few patients remain in their lifelong home, now a national historic site. The peninsula is still utterly isolated from the outside world, and the speed limit for the few cars there is 5 mph since there’s nowhere to go! The hospital is still well-staffed and equipped, but access is regulated and visitors must take an official tour, often involving a descent down the cliffs by “Molakai mule.” There are few places on earth that evoke the healing power of Jesus, or our call to follow the Healer, more than Damien’s beloved island mission.—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, 2/12 Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-138:00 AM - Pro PopuloTuesday, 2/13 Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-218:00 AM - Pro PopuloWednesday, 2/14

Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-188:00 AM - Pro PopuloThursday, 2/15 Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-258:00 AM - Pro PopuloFriday, 2/16 Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-158:00 AM - Pro PopuloSaturday, 2/17

Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-328:00 AM -Stella Aguilar (deceased)5:00 PM - Pro Populo7:00 PM - Petra Alamillo (deceased) 10yrs death AnnivSunday, 2/18 Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-158:00 AM - Pro Populo10:00 AM - Pro Populo12:00 PM - Carmen Gil Sarmiento (deceased)

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T O D A Y ' S R E A D I N G SFirst Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46).Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32).Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1).Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45).

L E C T U R A S D E H O Y Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46).Salmo — Tú eres mi refugio; me rodeas de cantos de liberación (Salmo 32 [31]).Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1).Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45).

S t . F r a n c i s F i n a n c i a l R e p o r t

Collection: 2/3-2/4 $3,3276Online Giving: $248

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish's goal: $21,400 Monies received by Together in Mission: $18,402

Total Pledged $20,797 Only $2,998 away.We are doing well. Please help us reach our goal.

Vamos bien. Ayúdenos a lograr nuestra meta.

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 BOOK TO READThere is a great difference between the

eager person who wants to read a book and the tired person who wants a book to read.—G. K. Chesterton

ENAMORADOMe encontré en la calle con un joven muy pobre y enamorado. Su sombrero era viejo; su abrigo gastado; el agua penetraba la suela de sus zapatos; y las estrellas penetraban su alma. —Víctor Hugo

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DID YOU KNOW? Cyber bullying prevention Thousands of children play games online with their friends and other gamers, but these forums are ripe with bullying, which can have serious negative effects on bullying victims. Cyber bullying can often be particularly cruel, since the bully targets victims from behind a keyboard, and his or her identity may remain hidden. Always be aware of what games your children are playing, and whom they are connecting with online. Talk to them about cyber bullying and what to do if someone is targeting them. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article “Preventing Cyber Bullying in Online Gaming, Part 2” visit www.archla.org/protecting.

SFA School NewsWe have just finished

celebrating a successful Catholic Schools Week! During Career Day, students were able to hear from speakers that include Dr. Baxter, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and George Pennachio from ABC7! Students also raised over $1200 for the American Heart Association. Finally, SFA held an Open House in which many parents came to see the school. If any parent is interested in Catholic Education, we are continuing to enroll next year for all grades TK-8th Grades!

SFA has the opportunity to earn a $3000 grant. Please help us by filling out a 5 min. survey online and sharing it to all parents. The survey can be found on www.schoolsurveyLA.org. Please share it to all parents, whether their children are in Catholic school or in public school. They also have a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Just remember to credit St. Francis of Assisi School! Thank you!

Anuncios de la escuela St. Francis of Assisi¡Hemos terminado una Semana de

Escuelas Católicas excelente! ¡Durante el día de profesiones, los estudiantes pudieron escuchar al superintendente de las escuelas católicas, Dr. Baxter, y George Pennachio de ABC7! Los estudiantes han recaudado más de $1200 para la Asociación Americana del Corazón. Finalmente, SFA tuvo un Open House donde muchos padres vinieron a ver la escuela. ¡Si hay padres que tienen interés en una educación católica, estamos inscribiendo estudiantes para todos los grados TK-8th!

SFA tiene la oportunidad de obtener una beca de $3,000. Por favor ayúdanos con llenar la encuesta en la red y compartirla con otros padres. La encuesta puede ser encontrada en www.schoolsurveyLA.org. Por favor, comparta con otros padres sin importar si sus niños están en una escuela católico o en una escuela pública. Todos tiene una oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $500 para Amazon. Y no olviden dar crédito a la escuela St. Francis of Assisi. ¡Gracias!

Stateline Casino TripFebruary 24 2018

Leaving at 6am, cost $30.00 More information: Silvia 323-206-1350

Viaje at los Stateline Casinos24 de Febrero

Salida a las 6AM. Costo $30. Hable con Silvia: 323-206-1350.

Transition Update Take a moment to pray for wisdom, insight and the grace to see the real needs of all the people in the parish. (I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came to me… WIS 7:7) Wisdom cards will be available in the pews.

Please name the STRENGTHS of your parish on the Wisdom Card for this week. Week ending 2/18/18, name the CHALLENGES of your parish. Put all Wisdom cards in the collection basket during mass.

Noticias de la Transición Tome un momento para orar por sabiduría, perspicacia y la gracia de ver las necesidades reales de todas las personas en la parroquia. (Supliqué y el espíritu de sabiduría vino a mí ... WIS 7: 7)

Las tarjetas de sabiduría estarán disponibles en las bancas. Por favor nombre las BENDICIONES de la parroquia en la Tarjeta de Sabiduría para la semana que termina el 2/4/18; la próxima semana nombre las FORTALEZAS y la última semana que termina el 2/18/18, nombre los DESAFÍOS. Coloque todas las cartas de Sabiduría en la canasta de las ofrendas durante la Misa.

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Together in Mission 2018

Today, Archbishop Gomez invites every Catholic to make their annual commitment to Together in Mission.

This year’s theme of Let Us Love reminds us that our gifts to Together in Mission are an active demonstration of our faith and love for those in our Archdiocese who need our support. We invite all families, those who have given in the past, and those who have never made a gift to p r a y e r f u l l y c o n s i d e r t o m a k e a commitment to this year’s campaign. Your gifts will go a long way to helping our parish reach our 2018 PARISH GOAL $20,038Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Unidos en Misión 2018Hoy, el Arzobispo Gómez invita a todos

los católicos a hacer su compromiso anual a la campana de Unidos en Misión.

El tema de Amemos de este año nos recuerda que nuestros donativos a Unidos en Misión son una demostración activa de nuestra fe y amor por aquellos en nuestra Arquidiócesis que necesitan nuestro apoyo. Invitamos a todas las familias, a aquellas que han dado en el pasado, y aquellas que nunca han hecho un regalo a que consideren comprometerse con la campaña de este año. Sus donaciones serán de gran ayuda para que nuestra parroquia alcance nuestra META PARROQUIAL 2018 $20,038 Gracias de antemano por su generosidad.

Lent begins on February 14, with Ash Wednesday.

English: Mass with distribution of Ashes at 8AM and 5:30PM. Distribution of Ashes 12PM.

La Cuaresma comienza el 14 de Febrero con el Miércoles de Ceniza.

Servicios en Español: Misa en Español 7PM. Servicio con

distribución de cenizas 3PM.