PALM SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2016

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1 MARCH 20, 2016 PALM SUNDAY Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Gallagher, Pastor Rev. Chan Woo Lee, Associate Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop Emeritus, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Lorenzo Miranda, In Residence Senior Deacon Walter Hanson Deacon Ryan Adams Liturgical Celebrations Sunday Mass Vigil - 5:00 pm Saturday 7:15 am, 8:30 am 10:00 am (Adult Choir), 11:30 am 1:00 pm (Contemporary Choir) 3:00 pm (Spanish Mass) 5:00 pm (Contemporary Choir) Weekday Mass Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am & 12:05 pm Saturday 7:30 am Holy Days of Obligation Vigil - 5:00 pm 7:30, 8:45, 12:05 & 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday Saturday 4:30-5:30 pm 8-8:30 am & 3:30-4:30 pm Thursdays before First Fridays and the Eves of Holy Days 3:30-4:30 pm A Catholic Parish Community Moorpark Street at Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA TEL FAX

2 Page Two St. Charles Borromeo Church Palm Sunday Weekday Masses MON, TUES, WED, March 21, 22, & 23 Regular Weekday Mass Schedule: 7:30 am and 12:05 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation TUES, March 22, 4:30-5:30 pm WED, March 23, 7:30 pm Communal Penance Service: Several priests will hear confessions in English and Spanish (No confessions are heard during The Triduum) The Sacred Paschal Triduum HOLY THURSDAY, March 24 9:00 am - Morning Prayer, Chapel (No Communion) 7:30 pm - Mass and Procession including Washing of the Feet and Renewal of Clerical Promises by our Parish Priests. Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 11:00 pm. GOOD FRIDAY, March 25 (Church will be open from 8 am to 9 pm for your private devotion.) 9:00 am - Morning Prayer, Chapel (No Communion) 11:45 am - Silent Meditation 12:00 Noon - Stations and Meditations 12:45 pm - Liturgical Service and Holy Communion 3:00 pm - Viacrucis y Servicio Litúrgico y la Santa Comunión en Español 7:30 pm - Liturgical Service and Holy Communion HOLY SATURDAY, March 26 (Church will open at 8 am for your private devotion.) 9:00 am - Morning Prayer, Chapel (No Communion) NO 5:00 pm Vigil Mass 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil Mass, Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion for the Elect. (This liturgy will last about two hours and fulfills your Sunday obligation.) Easter EASTER SUNDAY, March 27 Masses: 5:30, 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 am 1:00, 3:00 (Spanish), and 5:00 pm IMPORTANT: Due to LAFD regulations, the doors for the 10 am Mass on Easter Sunday will be closed when the church is filled. Blocking of exits and vestibule crowding are not allowed. There will be a Mass with cantor and singing in the SOCIAL CENTER for the overflow. The Paschal Fast is observed on Good Friday FASTING is to be observed by all 18 years and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, 1 full meal is allowed. 2 other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, consult the parish priest. MORNING PRAYERS (LAUDS) IN OUR LADY S CHAPEL MARCH 24 TH - HOLY THURSDAY 9AM MARCH 25 TH GOOD FRIDAY 9AM MARCH 26 TH HOLY SATURDAY 9AM (morning prayer handouts will be provided and the service will take approx. 20 min.) The purpose of the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) is to sanctify the day and all human activity. The Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) is the prayer not only of the clergy, but of the whole People of God. Apostolic Constitution, Canticum Laudis. The Liturgy of the Hours is one of the richest prayer resources of the Church, with prayers, psalms, and readings for each of the Hours, changing each day and through each of the seasons. It is prayed by clergy and religious and is very much encouraged to be prayed faithfully by the laity as well. It is the universal, common prayer of the church. It is amazing to think that throughout the world, throughout each day and its hours, these common prayers and petitions are being prayed, whether in rectories, monasteries, seminaries or in people s homes. Both public and common prayer by the people of God is considered to be among one of the primary duties of the Church. From the very beginning of our Church, those who were baptized "devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the community, to the breaking of the bread, and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). The Acts of the Apostles gives frequent testimony to the fact that the Christian community prayed together communally. The witness of the early Church teaches us that individual Christians devoted themselves to prayer at fixed times throughout the day. For example, the last hour of the day when evening draws near, or the first hour when night draws to a close with the rising of the sun for a start to a new day. In the course of time other hours came to be sanctified by prayer. Such prayer in common gradually took the form of a set cycle of hours. This liturgy of the hours or divine office, enriched by readings, is principally a prayer of praise and petition. It is the prayer of the Church with Christ and to Christ. It is Prayer, which is about the sanctification of time and of each day, and it is linked with the Feasts and Seasons of the Liturgical Year. The Lord calls us to pray without ceasing, and this is what the Hours enable us to do. I invite you to come and pray Morning Prayers with me during the Triduum. Peace & Blessings, Deacon Ryan

3 Page Three St. Charles Borromeo Church March 20, 2016 Holy Week & The Triduum GOD, WHO IS RICH IN MERCY, BECAUSE OF THE GREAT LOVE HE HAS FOR US, EVEN WHEN WE WERE DEAD IN OUR TRANSGRESSIONS, BROUGHT US TO LIFE WITH CHRIST - EPHESIANS 2:4-5 Today begins the most solemn of weeks in the Church year - the week which culminates in our celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, Easter Sunday. The passage of Jesus from death to life is called the Paschal Mystery. The Liturgy of Holy Week and The Triduum is a celebration of word and gesture... reverent prayer and solemn gesture. The liturgies of the week, each one beautiful and meaningful in its own way, invite us to embrace the spirit of the central meaning of our faith. This year we will be united with our new Holy Father, Francis, as he leads the Universal Church in prayer. Jesus Christ took up His cross for us - the righteous one for the sake of the guilty. His suffering and death, in obedience to the will of the Father, was a perfect act of expiation for the disobedience of all. Death could not hold Him. He is risen as He said!!! We cannot help but be grateful. God's grace - His boundless love - conquered the power of evil. Where there was darkness, light has conquered; where there was hopelessness, hope was restored; when we were captive, we were freed; where there was death, life has overcome. We begin the week with the solemn blessing of the Palms this Sunday morning, followed by the procession, reminding us of the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. We participate in the Passion and Death of the Lord according to St. Luke. At the Chrism Mass on Monday evening in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the Archbishop will bless the oils that we will use in our Parish during the year for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the Sick. We are united with our Bishop, the successor of the apostles, who is the sign of our unity with the Holy Father and the universal Church. Those blessed oils will be brought to St. Charles and will be presented at the Liturgy of Holy Thursday. The Triduum begins as we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and the Ordination of the first priests on Holy Thursday. We recall the mandate of Christ, reminding us that our life is a life of service - where there is charity and love - God is present there. Just as Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, we are reminded that each of us are servants of our brothers and sisters. On Good Friday, as we participate in the Passion of the Lord according to John, pray for the universal needs of the Church and all people, and venerate the Cross of Christ, we recall that Jesus' message of love is meant for all people of good will. We pray that all will come to know that love personally. The remainder of Friday and Saturday before the Liturgy are a time of reflection. Mass is not celebrated. The Eucharist is not offered to the people, except as `viaticum'...for those near death. We await the celebration of the Resurrection! The Triduum is ONE Celebration lasting three days. We invite you to participate in all or part of the Triduum. Allow the Liturgy of the Church to help you prepare to celebrate the Easter Mystery fully! Join us for our solemn prayer this week! HE IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD, AND HE IS LORD! Our Easter Celebration begins with the lighting of the new fire. The Paschal Candle, the symbol of Jesus' risen from the dead, is lit, and is carried in procession into the Church. The deacon chants 'CHRIST OUR LIGHT', and the Easter Proclamation is sung, as the Church is brought from darkness into the light. Truly, Jesus - risen from death - is the light that leads us from darkness! With that reminder, we reflect on the history of God's working on behalf of His people, as revealed in the scriptures. We bless the waters that will use to Baptize new members into our Church community, at the same time reminding us of the life giving waters of our own Baptism--the day we passed from death to life, and were promised a life beyond our life here. In welcoming new members into our Church community at the table of the Eucharist we are reminded we each ultimately pray for a place at the banquet feast in heaven ourselves. We proclaim to the world: Christ has died; Christ is Risen; Christ will come again! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The Triduum is one feast celebrated over three days! Sincerely yours in Christ, Monsignor Robert J. Gallagher

4 Page Four St. Charles Borromeo Church Palm Sunday SC = Social Center; OLC = Our Lady s Chapel 3/21 M 7:30 am & 12:05 pm 3/22 M 7:30 am & 12:05 pm C 4:30-5:30 pm M - A L J 7-8:30 pm (SC) LENTEN WEEKDAY CALENDAR /23 M 7:30 am & 12:05 pm P S 7:30 pm 3/24 (NO DAILY MASS) M P 9 am (OLC) H T L 7:30 pm 3/25 PC = Parish Center Sunday, 2/14 - Regular Mass Schedule FIRST WEEK OF LENT Saturday, 2/20 - Spanish Retreat (SC) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday, 3/20 - Regular Mass Schedule H W Saturday, 3/26 - Morning Prayer 9 am; Easter Vigil Mass 8 pm M P 9 am (OLC) S C 12:00 pm (Noon) & 3:00 pm (Spanish) G F L C 12:45 & 7:30 pm PC = Parish Center Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild invites you to attend a SPRING CARD PARTY & LUNCHEON featuring games such as Bridge, Poker, Rummy Tiles, Shanghai, Bingo, and many more! Please bring your friends! This event will be held Wednesday, April 6, in the St. Charles Social Center. Tickets are $40. The registration deadline is April 1. For tickets and further information please contact Susan Lewis at or Maria Balke at

5 Page Five St. Charles Borromeo Church March 20, 2016 St. Charles Organizations & LOCAL Activities AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY First Sundays, 11:15 am, Parish Center First Fridays, 7:30 pm, Prayer Meeting Parish Center Ukay Bosah: Roman Akeh: THE ARMY OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests ALL ARE WELCOME Wednesdays: 5:00pm-6:00pm, Parish Center Chapel Group Leader: Ann Doyle BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Parish Center Chip Krolik: CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS (CDA) Our Lady of the Angels Court Third Sundays, 3:00 pm. Kris VanCleve, Regent: CATHOLICS IN ENTERTAINMENT An online spiritual fellowship for like-minded people in the creative arts. Open to all. Sign up at our website to receive industry events, new and information. FILIPINO AMERICAN COUNCIL Third Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Fae Henson: ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION (ICF) Branch 382 New members are always welcome, and you do not need to be Italian to join! Third Fridays, 5:30 pm, Parish Center Rose Garcia: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (K of C) Victor J. Mahony Council #2670 Third Tuesdays, Social Center, 7-8:30 pm Brother Jacques Shardo: LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL First Sundays, 1:00-2:30 pm, Parish Center back room. Leticia Char: ST. CHARLES GOLDEN GIRLS The St. Charles Golden Girls meet every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm in the Parish Center Conference Room to prepare Confetti Eggs for the Parish Festival. No experience necessary, only nimble fingers. Contact: Mary Wiser ST. CHARLES SENIOR CLUB Ages 55 & up We welcome Seniors of any faith. Second and fourth Mondays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Parish Center. SENIOR CARD GAMES Every Thursday 1 to 5 pm In the Parish Center Several Rummy or Bridge Games Bring your dimes for a fun-filled afternoon and the opportunity to meet others!

6 Page Six St. Charles Borromeo Church Palm Sunday Mass Intentions Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday 7:15 am Hilda Lipic. Peter Slavic, Maria Gonzalez 8:30 am Josephine Ruiz Parish Intentions 10:00 am Anna Theresa Vu Thanh, Dotty Barrett Rudy A. Tentar 11:30 am Ramon Valdez, Bob Mitsch Donald E. Stubblefield 1:00 pm Winnie & Thomas Devine Anna Juan Galaviz 3:00 pm Casimiro & Manuel Chavez Alishia Noemi Sandoval Antonia & Manuel Carreno Gregoria, Rogelio, & Wilfredo Planas 5:00 pm Esperanza Cueva Martinez Monday, March 21 7:30 am Ginika Iwuchukwu 12:05 pm Melchor Garibaldi Zoe Singh Tuesday, March 22 7:30 am Encarnacion Floranda 12:05 pm Kathy Foster, Peter Gonzalez Judy Laizkowski Wednesday, March 23 7:30 am Maria Magdalena Briones Leslie Berringer 12:05 pm Juan Jose Martinez, Ruth Bank Redfield Finlay, Jr. Thursday, March 24 - St. Patrick 7:00 pm Galenn Herrera, Allen Drysch Stuart McIntosh, Jr., Elisa Manalastas Anna Theresa Vu Thanh, Fely Romero Friday, March 25 - Good Friday Saturday, March 26 - Holy Saturday 8:00 pm The St. Arnaud Family Joe & Remy Joguilon, Thomas Abadie Sunday, March 27 Easter 7:15 am Hilda Lipic, Dr. Benjamin Guerra 8:30 am Joe & Remy Joguilon, George Martin 10:00 am Anna Theresa Vu Thanh, Thomas Abadie Parish Intentions 11:30 am Jeffrey Adriano, Vicki Curran Rodney F. Brown 1:00 pm Bertelina Solis 3:00 pm Thomas Abadie, Teresa Marcus Lopez Socorro Solis, Oscar Orlando Vasques Jorge Mario Maldonado 5:00 pm Marline Singson, Barbara Sykes Anne Herrera Deceased Special Intention Readings for the Week Mon Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tue Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Wed Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thu Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Fri Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Sat a) Gn 1:1 2:2, Ps 104:1-35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18, Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sun Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 (evening mass) Lk 24:13-35 Devotions & Prayers Eucharistic Ministry To be a Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound or to receive communion in your home, contact Mary Genova at To be a Eucharistic Minister for Masses, Lisa Castleton at lisa_castleton@hotmail.com Envelope Reminder In order to receive proper credit for your contributions, please use your preprinted envelopes that you receive monthly in the mail. If you forget your envelope, please include your number with your donation. DISCERNING YOUR LIFE PATH? Contact Sr. Carol Quinlivan, CSJ: cquinlivan@csjla.org Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish! Please register if you would like to be a member of our community. Thank you for printing neatly and dropping this form in the offering basket or at the Parish Office. Your personalized tithing envelopes will be mailed to you in 8-12 weeks. If you use the envelopes in the pews, please mark your first and family name and your envelope number. Check here if this a change of address. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Student First Fridays in the Parish Center Chapel at 4:30 pm FIRST FRIDAY, April 1st RECONCILIATION Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm MASS - 7:30 am & 12:05 pm EUCHARTISTIC ADORATION 8:00 am - 6 pm RESPECT LIFE ROSARY 4:30 pm MISA EL PRIMER VIERNES 7:00 pm NOVENA Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesdays, Following 12:05 pm Mass ROSARY Following 7:30 am & 12:05 pm Mass And before 5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Sundays, 4:00 pm Name Spouse Address City Zip Telephone

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8 Page Eight St. Charles Borromeo Church Palm Sunday PARISH/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, MINISTRIES, AND NEWS The Golden Girls will host Friendship Sunday until 1 pm in the Social Center in conjunction with a Spring & Easter Boutique. Please stop by! Next week s host: There will be no Friendship Sunday next weekend FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING There is free blood pressure screening every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 am at the Holy Family Service Center across the street from the Church. Starting March 14, the Saint Charles Health Ministry Walking Club meets on Monday evenings at 6 pm. We meet at the parking lot behind the church. See you there! For info, please contact Kathy Scheid at or kathy.scheid@gmail.com. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH NOW PROVIDES ONLINE GIVING. A CONVENIENT & SAFE WAY TO MAKE A DONATION. REGISTERING IS EASY: JUST VISIT OUR WEBSITE, AND CLICK OUR LINK. WHEN YOU PARTICIPATE, YOUR GIFT WILL BE SECURELY TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PARISH BANK ACCOUNT. SPRING BOUTIQUE TODAY from 8 am to 1 pm In the St. Charles Borromeo Church SOCIAL CENTER SPRING & EASTER GIFTS FOR EVERYONE; also EASTER BASKETS Safeguard the Children MONITOR ONLINE ACTIVITY ON ALL DEVICES In the past, parents had been advised to place the family computer in an open area such as a kitchen or family room so that they may easily monitor activity. Today, most social contact, especially among young people, is conducted almost exclusively on smart phones and tablets. Technology continues to rapidly change. All of us must continue our efforts to stay abreast of the many new mobile device apps that may be used by young people to communicate with others and could potentially be used to manipulate or abuse them. For a copy of the VIRTUS article Mobile App Danger, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org. RCIA CATECHUMENS At the Easter Vigil Liturgy, our parish family will receive new members into our community through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion. We are featuring our Elect each week of Lent. When you see them at Mass, extend a warm welcome, and please hold them in prayer as they take the next steps on their journey of faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Over a year ago, I humbly came into the doors of your parish in need of prayers, hope and a miracle. Father Chan and my peer branches (The Vine), gave me the support of a safe place for me to pray for my family, friends and myself. With Hope and Peace conquering over fear, I turned my will to God every morning patiently waiting for a miracle. During The Vine, I was given the time to pray before the Eucharist and be in the silence of my own thoughts through meditation. This is where my will of completing the steps of my Catholic faith appeared to me. Through the RCIA program, I have been given a gift from God to listen, questions and process our Catholic history and be reminded of the foundation our faith offers. Through the RCIA Team, I am pleased to be continuing my journey in the Catholic faith with Love and Support. I want to Thank Everyone who has kept me and my family in their prayers through my journey.

9 Page Nine St. Charles Borromeo Church March 20, 2016 CELEBRATING THE PAST... LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Capital Campaign Phase IV Progress Report GOAL: Approx. $6,000,000 Initial Campaign Funds (2/1/10) $1,500,000 Unpaid Pledges DUE (2004 to present) $292, Second Collection (2/20/10 to present) $538, Contributions and Pledge Payments (2/20/10 to present) $3,080, TOTAL (Pledges and Cash) $5,412, PLEDGE UPDATE Our Parish s Assigned Goal: $98, Amount Pledged: $56, Amount Paid: $31, Remaining Balance: $66, The monthly pledge billings for the Together in Mission pledges have been mailed. It is very important that these pledges be paid, so that our Parish will reach and, hopefully, exceed our goal. Once the pledge payments have exceeded our goal, we receive all of the additional funds for use in our Parish Ministries. Please remember that if we do not meet our assigned goal, the parish is responsible for paying the deficit. Holy Family Service Center Why I Volunteer at the Service Center I ve always volunteered since I was in grade school. People need a lot- a smile, being part of the community. People need people. Marilyn Doherty, Service Center volunteer for 22 years. Please Join Our Team of Volunteers We especially need volunteers for the food bank and clothing ministry on Wednesday mornings, and for the hot breakfast ministry on Thursday mornings. Volunteers are asked to commit to working one shift weekly. Hot breakfast volunteers are required to pass a food handler certification test which can be taken on line for $15. To volunteer for the hot breakfast ministry please call team leader Jan Horger at To volunteer for the food pantry and clothing ministry, please stop by the service center during our operating hours for a tour and to fill out an application. All parts of the ministry are rewarding, and you will find a collegial, spirited group of people to work with, and to serve, any day you volunteer. Especially Requested Donations Food: canned tuna, peanut butter, cereal, tab top cans of soup, chili, and fruit Clothing: Men s jeans and work pants, men s underwear and socks Toiletries: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap Other: Backpacks, towels Hot Breakfast Items: paper plates, disposable coffee cups, disposable cold drink cups Please ring the bell at the west side door of the Service Center for donation drop off during our regular operating hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9 11:45 am. Phone: St. Charles Bereavement Support Group If you are having a particularly difficult time after losing a loved one, please join our Bereavement Support Group where we help one another through the difficult grief journey. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Grief Shared is Grief Diminished. Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 23, at 7pm in the Parish Center. For more information, please contact Clare Darden at HOLY LAND COLLECTION On Good Friday, the Holy Land Collection, a Pontifical Collection will take place. Funds are used for support of the Holy Places, but, above, all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities.

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