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JULY 12, 2015 Our Mission 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time United in Christ through Bap sm, our parish is a Catholic

Through educa on and worship, we share the word and celebrate the Sacraments.

LA BREA AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90036 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Saturday 8:30am, 5:00pm (Vigil)

Confession: *1:00-1:30 PM, Sunday Baptism: Fourth Sunday of the month Matrimony: Six months notice required in advanced

Please call to schedule your event. *(Confession schedule is subject to change without notice. Thank you.

Office/Mailing: 926 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Rectory: 922 S.

1 JULY 12, 2015 Our Mission 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time United in Christ through Bap sm, our parish is a Catholic community of diverse cultures and experiences. Through educa on and worship, we share the word and celebrate the Sacraments. We welcome and embrace all to join us in the praise & service of God. CHURCH ADDRESS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Fr. Truc! 923 S. LA BREA AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Saturday 8:30am, 5:00pm (Vigil) Weekday: 9:00am (Monday-Friday) Wednesday: 6:30pm Holy Day 9:00am, 6:30pm Vigil of Holy Day 6:30 pm SACRAMENTS Confession: *1:00-1:30 PM, Sunday Baptism: Fourth Sunday of the month Matrimony: Six months notice required in advanced for marriage preparation. Appointments available for private Baptism, Funeral, Quinceañera. Please call to schedule your event. *(Confession schedule is subject to change without notice. Thank you.) First Communion: 3:45 PM Wednesday Confirmation: 11:00 AM Sunday RCIA: 7:00 PM Monday CONTACT US: Parish Office/Mailing: 926 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA Rectory: 922 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA Telephone (323) Fax (323) parish@cathedralchapel.org Website: May the Lord bless and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. We wish you all the happiness and joy! ~ from all of us at Cathedral Chapel

A MESSAGE FROM FR. TRUC So [the Twelve] went off and preached repentance. [They} drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them (Mk 6).

During the last several years, a few number of our parishioners would organize my birthday celebration after a Sunday mass. This is a wonderful occasion for us forming and building community.

2 A MESSAGE FROM FR. TRUC So [the Twelve] went off and preached repentance. [They} drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them (Mk 6). Dear Parishioners and Visitors: This coming Wednesday, July 15, will be my birthday. During the last several years, a few number of our parishioners would organize my birthday celebration after a Sunday mass. This is a wonderful occasion for us forming and building community. I am humbled of their generosity and hospitality in making the event such a delightful celebration. The group was also able to invite so many people to volunteer for the event. The food, desserts, and drinks will be delicious and plentiful. I invite you to come and join me in this celebration so that I will have an opportunity to get to know you and your family and for you to get to know other people in our parish. Preaching Repentance and Healing the Sick Following the footsteps of Jesus, listening and witnessing to Jesus teaching, the Twelve Apostles are now being commissioned by Jesus to evangelize the message of Jesus. Jesus is giving instructions to them and at the same time empowering the Apostles in their ability to anoint, and heal those who are sick. Preparation and empowerment are two important qualities that will support the spirit of collaboration and teamwork. The ART of living: Acceptance, Rejection, and Tolerance Who will put fire under your feet or who will be opened to listening when you speak? Last Sunday, in my homily, I reflected on the role of the prophet accepting and/or rejecting the calling of God. The ART of living is hinging on our abilities to discern what or when to accept, reject or tolerate certain people or things in life. 1. Acceptance brings about certain openness and awareness to certain reality or situation in life. Being accepted by others creates a very positive self image and self confidence. Psychologically we all want to be accepted in one level of another. 2. Rejection is never easy; there are many reasons why rejection occurs in life. People reject others because of religions, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation. The effect of rejection could lead to violence, killing, or war. For example, the recent killing in South Carolina because of race is a great tragedy. The uprising of ISIS attacking, invading, and killing of innocent people because of religion is horrific. 3. Tolerance is a virtue that we all need to learn. Paul in 2 Corinthians chapter writes: Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Realizing who we are and our relationship with Jesus and our weaknesses will help each one of us to be more tolerating with one another. Remember we are all called to preserve, protect, and promote the gift of the Holy Eucharist. Be Informed of your Faith! Be Interested in Our Community and Church! Be Involved and make a difference. Have a blessed week ahead in God s love and protection and may you have a restful summer. WEEK OF JULY 12-18, 2015 SAINTS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES, MASS INTENTIONS AND PARISH EVENTS SUNDAY, JULY 12: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 For All Our Parishioners 10:00 Thanksgiving of Laurel Soriano 12:00p Gladys L. DeLeon 1:00p Confession * MONDAY, JULY 13 9:00 Juanita Santos TUESDAY, JULY 14: St. Kateri Tekakwitha 9:00 Special Inten ons of Sonia Reloj WEDNESDAY, JULY 15: St. Bonaventure 9:00 Birthday Inten ons of Fr. Truc, Camilo Garcia; For All Our Volunteers; Irene Delgado 6:30p Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena THURSDAY, JULY 16 9:00 Alejo De Guzman FRIDAY, JULY 17 9:00 Leah Roche SATURDAY, JULY 18 8:30 Thanksgiving for Alexander Huerta 5:00p Cheska Ponce PARISH ADMINISTRATION Rev. Truc Q. Nguyen, Pastor frtruc@cathedralchapel.org, ext. 223 Nancy G-Sheehan, Parish Business Manager nancy@cathedralchapel.org, ext. 224 Mayela Albarran, Office Assistant mayela@cathedralchapel.org, ext. 235 Sister Anna Tom, SDSH, Rel. Ed. Director religioused@cathedralchapel, ext. 234 In Residence: Most Reverend Bishop Edward Wm. Clark (928 S. Detroit St. Los Angeles, 90036) Elementary School Cathedral Chapel School, Grades K-8th Tina Kipp, Principal 755 S. Cochran Ave., L.A. CA T: (323) ; F: (323)

WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH SENT BY GOD In Amos' time the vocation of prophet had achieved a very formal status in Israel.

Over time, the monarchy had appropriated the offices of priest and prophet, established them into companies, and reserved the right to appoint courtly prophets.

At such times, God raised up prophets from unlikely places, and this is how Amos received his vocation as prophet.

As we continue to discern our own vocation as baptized disciples, we can be assured that we are, in Paul's words, "chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things

3 WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH SENT BY GOD In Amos' time the vocation of prophet had achieved a very formal status in Israel. The prophets had arisen, originally, to act as God's voice when Israel was no longer led by the spiritual/civil figures known as "judges," but by monarchs. Over time, the monarchy had appropriated the offices of priest and prophet, established them into companies, and reserved the right to appoint courtly prophets. Then, as now, when those in power also got to choose who would act as their official conscience, things sometimes went awry. At such times, God raised up prophets from unlikely places, and this is how Amos received his vocation as prophet. In last week's Gospel we heard how Jesus was raised up as God's anointed from a place many viewed as unlikely. As we continue to discern our own vocation as baptized disciples, we can be assured that we are, in Paul's words, "chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will" (Ephesians 1:11). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE PLAN : JULY 18-19, 2015 Hello Cathedral Chapel parish! I am Rev. John Bosco Musinguzi, a Ugandan-American Catholic Priest incardinated in Diocese of Nyundo in Rwanda. I am a research student writing my Dissertation to finish my Doctorate. I went to work in Rwanda, after the 1994 genocide in the country that claimed more than 800,000 lives. The Bishop of the Diocese of Nyundo, delegates me every year to speak on his behalf. The Bishop launched pastoral programs to establish Vocational schools in the Diocese to provide technical training to orphans and poor youth who were not able to go to school as a result war. The areas of skills training includes: carpentry, building, automechanics/driving, plumbing, welding, tailoring, catering, hair stylist/or beautician, and computer science. The skills are meant to empower the young people to create jobs or to seek jobs that they have a regular source of income to support themselves, to be productive Christians who support the Mission of the Church, and contribute to build the local economy of their country. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated to help the less fortunate young people in Rwanda to build their future after the destruction of the 1994 genocide. God bless you for your love, mercy and generosity. Peace! ~ Fr. Bosco Please give a warm Cathedral Chapel welcome to Fr. Bosco. He will celebrate all the Masses with us on the weekend of July 18-19, 2015., CONSECRATED LIFE THROUGH THE AGES 1517 Martin Luther proposes 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany, symbolically beginning the Protestant Reformation and its accompanying social and religious upheaval St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross are Carmelite mystics, writers, and reformers in Spain whose writings continue to influence Catholic spirituality Jesuits are founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Their efforts in education and mission continue to wield influence in the church and world Council of Trent encourages renewal of religious orders and new forms of religious life. (to be continued next week.) St. Paul says we should put on virtue; we should wear compassion, kindness, pa ence, gentleness colorful and obvious as our ou its. Paul wants us to wear our allegiance to Christ on our sleeves if you will not as a boast like a Gucci or Prada logo, but as simple, humble sign that this woman, this man, this youngster belongs to Christ, and you ll know it because you can see that she or he is dressed in love. ~ Take Five for Faith: Daily renewal for Busy Catholics

PARISH & SCHOOL LIFE: MINISTRY, EVENTS & REMINDERS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2015-2016 Our parish offers Religious Education classes to all children and young people who attend public schools.

PARISH next 2-weeks CALENDAR JULY 14-29 Fr. Truc on Vacation JULY 15 Fr Truc s Birthday JULY 25 WIN Concert OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA & MASS Every Wednesday, 6:30pm GOT PLANS IN NOVEMBER?

November 20-22, 2015 Serra Retreat Center, Malibu Rates are per person, per night: Private Room: $130 Shared Room: $100 Retreat fees include accommoda ons and three meals per day!

Help children be aware of unhealthy behavior among others Children have more opportuni es to be out of your immediate sight during the summer.

4 PARISH & SCHOOL LIFE: MINISTRY, EVENTS & REMINDERS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Our parish offers Religious Education classes to all children and young people who attend public schools. Attending weekly Mass in conjunction with Religious Education classes, is an important part of your family s faith formation. We invite you to include us in planning your school calendar for PARISH next 2-weeks CALENDAR JULY Fr. Truc on Vacation JULY 15 Fr Truc s Birthday JULY 25 WIN Concert OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA & MASS Every Wednesday, 6:30pm GOT PLANS IN NOVEMBER? Join our parish retreat! November 20-22, 2015 Serra Retreat Center, Malibu Rates are per person, per night: Private Room: $130 Shared Room: $100 Retreat fees include accommoda ons and three meals per day! Call the parish oﬃce to reserve your space now! Enjoy The Pleasures of Summer! Truth shall spring out of the earth and justice shall look down from heaven ~ Psalm 85:12 DID YOU KNOW? Help children be aware of unhealthy behavior among others Children have more opportuni es to be out of your immediate sight during the summer. It s important to remind your child that if another child or adult including people they know and trust try to touch them inappropriately they should: Say NO and GET AWAY from any person or situa on that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable or confused. Tell them to TRUST THEIR FEELINGS and be sure to TELL a trusted adult. And it s never too late to tell a trusted adult what happened. For a copy of the ar cle called Know the Rules Summer Safety Tips to Teach Children from the Na onal Center for Missing and Exploited Children, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org A happy, safe and blessed trip to all our parishioners. Before you go, please consider the following thought: When you vacation this summer, please don t take your good stewardship with you. Continue your generous support during the time you are away by mailing your contribution or by making it up before or after you return. If you are scheduled as a Minister, please call a substitute to replace you. Remember that Cathedral Chapel continues to serve our parish community all summer long and our expenses and services continue also. Our weekly collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facilities. Thank you very much for your continuing support of Cathedral Chapel Parish. Going out of town? Check out Mass times for travel: COLLECTIONS FROM JULY 4-5, 2015 Envelopes: $3684 Building Fund: $645 Income/Expenses for the month of June 2015: Envelopes: $20,098 Building Fund: $4113 Opera ng Expenses: $26,925 We are grateful for your continued support of our parish. May God bless You all! VISITING OR NEW TO OUR PARISH? We are delighted to have you join us and welcome you into our humble li le parish community in the heart of Los Angeles. If you have recently moved into our community, you may register via at register@cathedralchapel.org or call the parish oﬃce at Also visit to learn more about our parish. Welcome & God Bless You.

Update on SB 128 July 7, 2015 - Thank you to the thousands who responded to our Action Alerts in opposition to SB 128. You have truly been a voice for life and dignity in California.

morning we received the news that SB128 has been pulled from the agenda at the Assembly Health Committee and that the bill will not be considered again this year.

The physicians, health care workers, disabled advocates, religious groups and others who came together to oppose the bill was key to the success of the campaign and we are proud to have played a role

" An Invitation from Archbishop Jose Gomez to the Immigration Mass on July 19, 2015 Our church has always been a church of immigrants, just as our nation has always been a nation of immigrants.

We will hold our special Mass in Recognition of all Immigrants at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, July 19, 2015, 4:00pm with pre-gathering at 3:00pm.

5 Update on SB 128 July 7, Thank you to the thousands who responded to our Action Alerts in opposition to SB 128. You have truly been a voice for life and dignity in California. Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Withdrawn from California Legislature Edward 'Ned' Dolejsi, executive director of the California Catholic Conference, issued the following on July 7, 2015: "This morning we received the news that SB128 has been pulled from the agenda at the Assembly Health Committee and that the bill will not be considered again this year. "We are very pleased at the outcome and grateful for the hard work done by the assembled coalition at Californians Against Assisted Suicide. The physicians, health care workers, disabled advocates, religious groups and others who came together to oppose the bill was key to the success of the campaign and we are proud to have played a role in that long-standing coalition." An Invitation from Archbishop Jose Gomez to the Immigration Mass on July 19, 2015 Our church has always been a church of immigrants, just as our nation has always been a nation of immigrants. This year join me to celebrate the contribution of our community s many immigrants to the life of our nation and to the faith of our church. We will hold our special Mass in Recognition of all Immigrants at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, July 19, 2015, 4:00pm with pre-gathering at 3:00pm. This year, we will be praying to keep our hope alive and for guidance we need as a country. I m inviting each parish and religious community to participate in the procession that will begin the Mass. I pray that Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, may use this time of prayer to unite us in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and draw us all closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. Mark you calendars for our Annual Summer Fun Parish Picnic! Saturday, August 29, 2015 LACMA Park, 3:00pm-6:00pm Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles After a long restful summer vacation, let s welcome each other back in the community! Enjoy something new and join in the fun while listening to Latin sounds in one of the best parks in our neighborhood. Just bring your favorite snacks and a blanket and we ll take care of the rest! La n Sounds at LACMA: Begun in 2006 La n Sounds presents worldrenowned ar sts playing the latest sounds from Brazil, Argen na, Peru, Mexico, and Los Angeles on Saturday a ernoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The music program presents the wide range of music from indigenous work to contemporary blends and Salsa and have included Chuchito Valdez, Mongorama, Dori Caymmi, Afro-Cuban Jazz Project, and Costazul. A ended by over 88,000 visitors since its incep on seven years ago, La n Sounds oﬀers a casual, fes val-like environment that a racts a diverse group of Southern Californians from May through September. Admission is free. RCIA: COME AND SEE! Are you. Considering becoming Catholic? A Catholic interested in being Confirmed? A confirmed Catholic ready who is ready to explore your faith anew? JOIN US FOR RCIA! Each year men and women embark on an explora on of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called into the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their lives and are now interested in discovering what this really means. Together we witness to the fact that our search for God is a lifelong journey, a journey on which we make the most progress when we walk it with others and with inten on. ATTEND OUR INQUIRY SESSIONS THIS SUMMER: August 23, 30 and September 6, 2015, A er the 12:00pm Mass I would like to know more about the RCIA Program May God grant you peace and joy, Name Most Reverend Josè H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles Phone (Mobile/Home) (Excerpted from the Archbishop letter, July 1, 2015) Contact parish@cathedralchapel.org, T:

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TREASURE. Talent. Pathway to Service. Jesus said, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man replied to him, "Master, I want to see" (Mk. 10).

TREASURE. Talent. Pathway to Service. Jesus said, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man replied to him, Master, I want to see (Mk. 10). TIME Talent TREASURE OCTOBER 25, 2015 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2015 Stewardship Program of Time, Talent and Treasure This weekend is TIME & TALENT ANNOUNCEMENT Give to God what is RIGHT and not what