Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
We have come to
WORSHIP
HIM
Matthew 2:2
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday:
ENGLISH 6:30 am, 8:00 am,
* 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
ESPAÑOL * 1:30 pm, * 7:00 pm
* Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday: 8:15 am Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm (Vigil)
Week Days:
Morning Prayer: 7:55 am
Morning Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 am
Rosary recited after the Morning Mass
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday (bilingual): 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
1st and 2nd Sunday of Month (bilingual):
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00 pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 3:00 pm
10727 So. Downey Ave.
Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
Fax (562) 862-7020
Email: olphoffice@ca.rr.com
www.olphdowney.org
Information and requirements about
Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the
Sick, and Quinceañeras, see page 8.
January 3, 2016
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Bringing Home the Word published by Liguori Publication and wanted to
share it with you.
Unexpected Gifts
Several years ago, our family’s longtime neighbor died.
She had no children.
My mom had helped her in her later years, so we weren’t surprised when she received some
money from the estate.
What was truly surprising, though, was that a check arrived at my house as well.
I hadn’t done anything to deserve this money; I had always been polite and kind to our
neighbor and had visited her sometimes, but I was shocked at her unwarranted generosity.
Without knowing it, I had become an heir to this lovely woman.
On this Solemnity of the Epiphany, we celebrate our own unexpected inheritance – the quite
undeserved gift of Jesus.
Saint Paul writes that the Gentiles are “coheirs” to this great gift, but what have we done to deserve such grace?
Our culture constantly tells us how much we “deserve” – you’ve worked hard, so treat yourself
to a new outfit, a giant bowl of ice cream, an expensive car.
But in the simplest of places – the tiniest of towns, this little hamlet of Bethlehem – comes a gift
we could never do enough to deserve.
The magi recognized this – they prostrated themselves in homage and were changed by their
encounter with Jesus.
They “went home a different way” – not just physically, but spiritually.
Now that the Christmas season is winding down and the long-awaited gifts have been unwrapped and put away, maybe we can look at the gift of Jesus with Epiphany eyes.
May we welcome Jesus today like an unexpected inheritance check in our mailbox – with delighted hearts, humble spirits and grateful souls.
The Epiphany of the Lord
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL RESPECT
LIFE MASS
AND CEREMONY OF
LIGHT
ONE LIFE, ONE LIGHT
REQUIEM FOR THE
UNBORN
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 ~ 5PM
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY
Come as a family; come as a parish; ALL are
encouraged to attend.
Some are born great,
others have greatness thrust upon them,
and others are unborn; their destiny in our hands.
Together let us commemorate and celebrate
these lives so brief, yet so precious.
Information at:
www.olacathedral.org
www.la-archdiocese.org
RE CONGRESS 2016
FEBRUARY 25 - 28
"BOUNDLESS MERCY"
The three-day weekend is open to adults and
young adults and offers
more than 200 speakers
presenting over 300
workshops, in addition to
lunchtime entertainment,
evening concerts, Liturgy
in a variety of characters,
the Exhibit Hall and
much more.
You may access the book online and register
by visiting www.RECongress.org or call the RECongress information line at 213) 637-7348 to
request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook.
Fee is $70 per person. $80 after January 8
From the Servant’s Heart
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God has blessed us with another year! Happy New Year! As
we begin 2016, let us remember what Stephen Covey said:
"Begin with the end in mind." I wish we truly "begin with the end
in mind" by reminding ourselves what we, as a church, are all
about: "OLPH with the HEART." Let me share with you what
this means to guide us as we begin the new year.
O is One. We, as a church, are one. Differences, conflicts,
problems, and disappointments should never divide us. And
everything we say and do should unite us.
L is Lord, Lady, and Love. We will never survive without the
"Lord" so we always pray to him and come to church every
Sunday. "Lady" since we are named after "Our Lady of Perpetual Help." We are a "Marian Church" so let's promote this powerful devotion to the Mother of Jesus who is our "Perpetual
Help." "Love" should be in everything we do. Even in the littlest
of things we do as we serve others.
P is People of God. That is "everyone." Regardless. No one is
set aside or discriminated against. You are the reason why we,
your servants, are here. It's all about you.
H is Help. We are here to serve you. It's not the other way
around. H is also "Happily." To serve you cheerfully. Smilingly.
H is Home. Let us be a "Welcoming Church." Let's make each
person who visits us feel that this is truly his home "where all
are welcome."
E is Eucharist. Eucharist reminds us of the "sacrifice" of Jesus.
We need to make some "sacrifice" in order for us to be a
"serving church." And sacrifice is all about giving generously,
sharing our time, treasure, and talent.
A is "A" level of service. The "gold standard". Let's be an "A
Team" who will always do our best serving TOGETHER" the
People of God.
R is Relationship. At the end of the day, it's all about relationship. It's people more than anything else.
T is Team. Let's work and serve together as a team guided by
this philosophy "OLPH with the HEART."
More Divine Mercy at OLPH
In observance of "The Jubilee Year of Mercy", we will be
extending our Saturday confession times. Starting January 16,
confession time will start at 3 pm, "The Hour of Great Mercy" till
4:30 pm.
We are also so very blessed to have a very beautiful image
of The Divine Mercy inside our beautiful church to remind us
and to inspire us in our prayer. Thank you so very much to
Louise Niewiarowski and her family who donated to us this
lovely image. Thanks to Mike Baumann, Dennis Rogers, Lalo
Vasquez and everyone else who worked together to put our
Lord on the wall. Finally, thanks to John Saavedra who, inspired
by the Holy Spirit, has suggested to us that very beautiful spot
for the image. Now, we both have The Divine Mercy and Our
Lady of Guadalupe in our church. What great blessings this
2016! God Bless you all.
"When you are kind to
others, it not only changes
you. It changes the world."
- Rabbi Harold Kushner
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
January 3, 2016
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FAITH BUILDING
NEWLYWEDS 101
This is the season during
which we become our better
selves. Peace reigns in our
hearts while we exchange
gifts and pleasant thoughts.
The best gift we can offer the King of Peace,
however, is to be peacemakers throughout the
year.
WHAT IS IT?
Newlyweds 101: A God Centric Enrichment Program is a 6-session program designed to help newly
married couples adjust to their new lives together.
Bring harmony. It isn’t enough to avoid conflict. Peacemaking means admitting wrongdoing
and accepting responsibility immediately. Peacemakers give up ground even if they are entitled
to it.
Allow small things to remain small. It can be
easy to find opportunities to take offense or find
others in the wrong. Peacemakers don’t accept
every opportunity they are offered for a fight.
Catch others at their best. Gratitude and graciousness are the best remedies for conflict and
anxiety. Share respect freely. Bring goodwill to
every situation.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Catholic couples married for 5 years or less.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
One Friday a month
January 22
February 26
HOW DO YOU SIGN UP?
March 18
Register by emailing:
April 22
newlyweds101@gmail.com
May 20
Suggested donation: $20 (at door)
June 24
St. Basil Church,
637 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
You’ll certainly get the most out of the program by
attending all the sessions, but you may join at any
time. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
Watch for opportunities to spread peace.
Daily you will face situations in which you will
have to make a choice, take a stand, defend a
position, or seek a peaceful resolution. Be prepared to be a peacemaker even when it won’t
be popular, pleasant or easy.
Growing in Faith, Copyright 2015 success Publishing & Media, LLC.
full-time Secretary
PAPAL INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
General Intention: that sincere dialogue
among men and women of different
faiths may produce the fruits of peace
and justice.
Missionary Intention: that by means of
dialogue and fraternal charity and with
the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians
may overcome divisions.
The ideal candidate would be working Monday
through Friday. Must have good people skills,
computer skills, typing, filing and general secretarial skills. Fluent in English and Spanish. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Send your resumé to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
10727 S. Downey Ave.
Downey, Ca 90241
The Epiphany of the Lord
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KIDS CORNER
When they saw the
star, they rejoiced
with exceedingly
great joy.
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
THE IMPORTANT IMPACT OF FATHERS
AND FATHER FIGURES ON CHILDREN
Whether you’ve seen a child light up when
you encourage them, succeed with a little bit of
mentoring, or problem solve after lending your
listening ear, it is clear that fathers and father
figures are a gift in the life of children. While
nothing can replace the presence of a father,
many of us know from experience the influence
that other trusted adults can have on the life of
children. Children thrive when they have adults
that they can trust and learn from.
For complete VIRTUS® Article email: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
Matt 2:10
Bethlehem
East
Infant
King
Star
Homage
Leader
Date
Child
HOLY HUMOR
MY
NEW YEAR’S
RESOLUTION
IS SIMPLY
TO REMEMBER
TO WRITE
2016
INSTEAD OF
2015.
Delight
Gold
Myrrh
3 de enero, 2016
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Bringing Home the Word publicada por Ligouri Publications y quiero
compartirla con ustedes.
REGALOS INESPERADOS
Hace varios años, una vecina de la familia de mucho tiempo, falleció.
Ella no tenía hijos.
Mi mamá le había ayudado en sus últimos años, por lo que no nos sorprendimos cuando ella recibió
dinero de la herencia.
Sin embargo lo verdaderamente sorprendente, era que un cheque también llegó a mi casa.
Yo no había hecho nada para merecer ese dinero; Yo siempre había sido Cortés y amable con
nuestra vecina y le había visitado algunas veces, pero me impresionó su generosidad injustificada.
Sin saberlo, me había convertido en un heredero de esa amable mujer.
En esta solemnidad de la Epifanía, celebramos nuestra propia herencia inesperada – el
absolutamente inmerecido regalo de Jesús.
San Pablo escribe que los Gentiles son "coherederos" de este gran regalo, pero ¿qué hemos hecho
para merecer tal gracia?
Nuestra cultura nos dice constantemente lo mucho que "merecemos", has trabajado duro, así que
regálate un traje nuevo, un helado grande, un auto de lujo.
Pero en el más simple de los lugares – la más pequeña de las ciudades, en una pequeña aldea de
Belén – llega un regalo que nunca podríamos hacer lo suficiente para merecerlo.
Los Reyes Magos reconocen esto: se postraron en homenaje y cambiaron su manera se ser por su
encuentro con Jesús.
"Regresaron a casa de una manera diferente", no sólo físicamente, sino espiritualmente.
Ahora que la temporada de Navidad ha pasado y los regalos esperados han sido desenvueltos y
guardados, tal vez veamos el regalo de Jesús con los ojos de la Epifanía.
Hoy demos la bienvenida a Jesús como cheque de una herencia inesperada en nuestro buzón del
correo, con corazones alegres, espíritus humildes y almas agradecidas.
La Epifania del Señor
PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
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DIA MUNDIAL DEL MATRIMONIO
Domingo, 17 de enero
9:30 am ingles
1:30 pm español
El importante impacto de los padres y las
figuras paternas para los niños
Si alguna vez ha visto cómo se ilumina el
rostro de un niño cuando se le elogia, cómo le
va mejor con un poco de orientación, o cómo
son capaces de resolver sus problemas y
dudas luego de que los hayamos escuchado
con atención, es obvio que los padres u otras
figuras paternas son un don en la vida de los
niños. A pesar de que nada puede remplazar la
presencia de un padre, muchos de nosotros
sabemos por experiencia cuánta influencia
otros adultos de confianza pueden tener en la
vida de un niño. Los niños triunfan cuando en
su vida tienen adultos en quienes pueden
confiar y de quienes pueden aprender.
Para una copia del artículo completo de
VIRTUS®,
escriba
a
jvienna@la archdiocese.org.
T e n d r e m o s u n a
celebración especial para las
parejas casadas en las Misas
de 9:30 am en inglés, y 1:30
pm en español.
La liturgia especial incluirá la renovación de
las promesas y la bendición, seguida por una
recepción para estas parejas. Si tú y tu pareja
cumplen aniversario de bodas terminando en
“0” o en “5” (5, 10, 15, etc.) o si cumplen
cualquier aniversario de bodas de más de 50
años (51, 52, 61, 63) y quisieran participar, por
favor llamen a la Rectoría. Déjenos saber su
nombre, cuántos años llevan de casados, su
número de teléfono y a cuál de estas dos Misas
asistirán.
CONGRESO 2016
25 - 28 DE FEBRERO
"MISERICORDIA INAGOTABLE"
El fin de semana de tres
días es para adultos y
jóvenes adultos y ofrece
más de 200 oradores
que presentan más de
300 talleres, además de
entretenimiento,
conciertos, Liturgia de
una
variedad
de
caracteres, una sala de
exposiciones y mucho
más.
Puede acceder y reservar en línea y
registrarse visitando www.RECongress.org o
puede llamar a 213) 637-7348 para más
información o para solicitar su propia copia de
libro de registro.
$70 por persona. $80 despues de 8 de enero
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Rev. Francisco G. Adame
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
GRUPO DE JOVENES
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Maria Bertieri
Alejandra Rivera
Aaron Lugo
Rosa Bulnes
Higinio y Olimpia Cosio
Miguel y Teresa Vela
Maria Paredes
923-8294
382-3077
806-9823
417-6624
923-6839
879-9516
397-6444
January 3, 2016
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 2
5:00 pm
Lola Caolema de Nieto (RIP)
Sunday, January 3
6:30 am
Anthony Carlos (RIP)
8:00 am
Juan and Miriam Urday
9:30 am
Esaul Delgado (RIP)
11:30 am Oki Lawa (RIP)
1:30 pm
Henry Delva (RIP)
5:00 pm
Tieh Montalbo (RIP)
7:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Monday, January 4
8:15 am
Dorothy Hill (RIP)
Tuesday, January 5
8:15 am
Mark Blackburn (RIP)
Wednesday, January 6
8:15 am
Helen Wrubliski Holy (RIP)
Thursday, January 7
8:15 am
Mark Blackburn (RIP)
Friday, January 8
10:30 am Mark Blackburn (RIP)
Saturday, January 9
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Sunday, January 10
6:30 am
Roberto Navarrete (RIP)
8:00 am
Dulce Corazon Basobas (RIP)
9:30 am
Rosemary Meyer (RIP)
11:30 am Maria Sullivan (RIP)
1:30 pm
Nydia Vazquez (RIP)
5:00 pm
Samuel Tercero Sr (RIP)
7:00 pm
Frank Hernandez (RIP)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity,
and those in need of our prayers.
For those who have gone before us,
Life has changed, not ended.
 Terry Lambros
 Charles Denisac
 Carlos Humberto Muñoz
 Norma Muñoz
 Antonio Rodriguez
 Marcello Bisarelo
 Armando Palacios
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families. We ask this in the name
of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Rev. Celso Marquez, MSpS
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
busmgrolph@ca.rr.com
Secretary:
Maria Ariza - ext. 201
olphoffice@ca.rr.com
Bulletin Editor:
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 bulletinolph@gmail.com
Family Life Director:
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Liturgy Coordinator:
Julie Bosdachin - ext. 211 liturgyolph@gmail.com
Development/Facility:
Hector Perez - ext. 220
Director of Music:
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Pastoral Council:
Chair: John Saavedra
Co-Chair:Nancy Egizii
Finance Council:
Chair: Ray Brown
Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Regional Vocations Director:
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
developmentolph@ca.rr.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268
olph.reled@yahoo.com
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Sunday Coordinator:
Sara Ponce
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan rgytn@hotmail.com
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey
562-869-9969
Principal:
Gina Aguilar
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Armida Lugo
715-6142
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Knights of Columbus
John Kirschner
923-1932
Little Rock Bible Study
Richard Ching
382-3360
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Sunday Scriptures Study
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Respect Life Committee
Linda Malme
869-6491
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
“Let marriage be
honored among all …”
Hebrews 13:4
Sunday, January 17
9:30am - English
1:30pm - Spanish
We will be celebrating World Marriage Day on Sunday, January 17. We
would like to honor those couples who
are celebrating anniversaries ending in 0
or 5 (5th, 10th, 20th, etc) and for any anniversary over 50 years plus (51, 53, 62,
64, etc) at the 9:30am English Mass and
the 1:30pm Spanish Mass.
If you would like to participate in the
celebration, please call the Rectory at
562) 923-3246.
Mass
4th graders from our
school and Religious
Education program
will host our Mass
Saturday, Jan. 9
at 5:00pm.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If you would like a printed statement of your 2015 contributions,
please send a request
with a self-addressed
envelope or come to the almost
Rectory office during
business hours (see
front page of bulletin)
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
1. Registering at OLPH
A great New Year’s Resolution for 2016
would be to register as a parishioner at OLPH.
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your
desire to be part of a Catholic community and a
commitment to the life of the parish family. To
so clearly state your Catholic commitment in all
its dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds.
Being a registered parishioner makes things
easier when it is time for an infant baptism,
school registration, wedding, or when asked to
be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor and
even funerals. We are often asked to provide
affidavits for baptismal and confirmation sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a registered, active and contributing member in our
parish.
How do you know if you are already registered? A registered parishioner receives all parish mailings. So are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider registering.
Registration forms are
available at the Rectory
office or you can download
one from our website,
www.olphdowney.org
2. Devotional Time
One great way to start the new year and
achieve the goal of reading and praying with the
Holy Scriptures during the year is to subscribe to
one of the daily resources listed below.
Living Faith
Living faith.com
$12.25
Living with Christ
Livingwithchrist.us
$23.99
The Word Among Us
Wau.org $23.70
Words of Grace
Allsaintspress.com $8
Give Us This Day
Giveusthisday.org
$39.95
Catholic Digest
Catholicdigest.com
$26.95