St. Brigid/Sts. Brigida Catholic Church Iglesia Catolica

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1 St. Brigid/Sts. Brigida Catholic Church Iglesia Catolica MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 5 PM Ingles Sunday/Domingo 7 AM Ingles Spanish 8:30 AM Espanol Gospel 10:30 AM Ingles Weekdays Semanal 8:15 AM(Bi-lingual) CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE CONFESION/SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA Saturday/Sabados 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment/por cita RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) EDUCACION RELIGIOSA Saturdays/Sabados 9:30-11:30 Sept-May SACARAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Baptism/Bautismos for Infants or Adults-(Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults RCIA): Please contact the priest to register. Infant Baptism Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism on the 4 th Saturday at 1:00 PM. Para bebes o Adultos (rituo de Inciacion Cristiana de Adultos RCIA): Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes del Registro de la Clase de Bautiso de Padres & Padrinos. La Clase Mensual es el 2ndo Martes & el Bautiso el 4to Sabado del mes a la 1:00 PM South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (323) Fax: (323) stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net PARISH STAFF Pastor- Rev. Thomas Frank S.S.J. Parish Manager- Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Administrador de la Parroquia Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson Spanish Ministry/Ministerio en Espanol Dn. Hernado Rodriguez Religious Education Dir-Mrs. Floy Hawkins Director de Educacion Religiosa Facilities Manager- Mr. George Smith Administrador del Edificio First Communion and Confirmation Ordinarily require two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunión Y Confirmación, 2 años de preparación Marriage/Matrimonios Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses de anticipacion. No contratar el local de la Iglesia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la boda. FUNERALS/FUNERALES-Please contact the priest before confirming any arrangements with your funeral home or mortuary. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes de hacer algun arreglo con la Funeraria o Mortuario. QUINCE ANOS-. Confirmed pre-15 year olds should contact the parish office no less than one month prior to the anticipated celebration date. Please do not book a reception hall until church date is confirmed.15 Aneras ya confirmadas contactar a la parroquia un mes antes de la ceremonia. Por favor no contratar el local de la parroquia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la celebración.

2 2 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Did you know? What is this Stewardship Festival? Essentially, it is an enhanced Ministry Recruiting Sunday. St. Brigid seeks to provide an annual comprehensive opportunity for parishioners to both be exposed to and sign up for present ministries and organizations in a festival atmosphere. It is based on answering our Baptismal call to carry out the Mission and Ministry of Jesus and Evangelize (bring others to Christ and His Church). It s the third Vocation Call after the Call to Faith and the call to a Lifestyle (Single, Marriage, Religious Life and Priesthood). We are building on the renewal of our Baptismal Promises at Easter, the Mission by Jesus after His Resurrection and before His Ascension, and in fulfillment of our Renewal of our Commitment to the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ and the making disciples of all the nations on Pentecost. Why a Stewardship Festival now? Since I became Pastor of St. Brigid in 2007, we have followed up on the efforts of the Archdiocesan Synod of 2003, parish leaders w/fr. Kearns SSJ from to identify the needs of the parish in light of its strengths and to address pastoral leadership in the absence of Josephites in the future. In 2008 we re-registered everyone in an effort to update the facts of our parishioners, to build up ownership in the parish and prepare for the Town Hall Meetings we held in January, the Listening Sessions in March, and the Visioning Session in May, all in We have a Vision of 6 NEEDS & 12 PRIORITIES, some we have achieved, some are in progress and more still to be addressed. Our statistical profile showed us that 20% of our parishioners were involved in parish ministries and many of that 20% (1 in 5) were involved in more than one ministry. Every January since 2008 with the support of the Parish Council and Finance Council we have been educating our parishioners about Stewardship of Time Treasure and Talent. In the Fall of 2009 our Advent Season and Annual Parish Retreat Day in December we focused on the Biblical Values of being a good Steward. In January 2010 we shared the Principles of Tithing, keeping us focused on the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ. In order to continue what we are doing and to address our needs and priorities, we need involvement by each and every parishioner. Besides taking a seat at Mass on Sunday or praying daily, every member of the parish ought to be able to say how they are serving God in this community(by giving our time, treasure, and talent). It should be freely offered in response to the generosity of God s Blessings and His Call to each of us to sustain and spread His Church. Sooo How are you serving God in this community? READINGS FOR THE WEEK Oct 09 th Vigil Mass Oct 10 th Sunday 2 Kgs 5:14-17, 2 TM 2:8-13, Lk 17:11-19 Oct 11 th Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1, Lk 11:29-32 Oct 12 th Tuesday Gal 5:1-6, Lk 11:37-41 Oct 13 th Wednesday Gal 5:18-25, Lk 11:42-46 Oct 14 th Thursday Eph 1:1-10, Lk 11:47-54 Oct 15 th Friday Eph 1:11-14, Lk12:1-7 MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 PM- Intentions for the Poor 7:00 AM- Leon Fork- Happy Birthday by Doris Fork 8:30 AM- Intentions for the Parishioners 10:30 AM- Thelma Burnett Adams, may her soul rest in peace, Cecelia B. Johnson 8:15 AM- Ann Marie McCrary by Margaret Wilson 8:15 AM- Intentions for Religious Life. 8:15 AM- Anton Penaredondo- Thanksgiving/Special Intention by Ivonne Penaredondo 8:15 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM- Intentions for the celebrant Oct 16 th Saturday Eph 1:15-23, Lk 12:8-12 Sunday Readings: Ex 17:8-13, Tm 3:14-4:2, Lk 18:1-8 5:00 PM- Intentions for Priest & Brothers Parish Mission Statement /Nuestra Mision Como Parroquia: We the Faith Community of St. Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic worship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics. Nosotros la Comunidad en Fe de la Iglesia Catolica de Sta. Brigida, declaramos nuestra mision es conocer e imitar a Jesus. Proclamamos el Reino de Dios en esta comunidad, predicando y ensenado Las Buenas Nuevas y celebrando la Alabanza Catolica Romana. Somos testigos de nuestra fe al demostrar servicio y compacion a todo aquel en nececidad. Como comunidad, le damos la bienvenida, honor y respeto a toda la gente, con enfasis en especial, a las culturas y herencias de los Catolicos Afro-americanos y Latinos. St. Brigid is an active participant in Deanery 16 of the Our Lady of the Angels Region, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Sta. Brigida es una Iglesia participante activa en el Diaconato 16 de la Region de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Arquidiocis de Los Angeles. Established in 1920 and served by the Josephite Fathers & Brothers since 1979! Establecida en 1920 y servida por los Padres y Hermanos Josesuitas desde 1979!

3 3 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time THIS WEEK AT SBC ROSARY SERVICE at the Shrine of the Unborn: Knights of Columbus invite all to a Rosary-centered service in Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Today. Procession from the Main Mausoleum begins at 2:00 P.M. For further info, contact Tom Ullman, (310) October 10 th Sunday (Vocation Awareness Sunday) 7:00 am Coffee Bar Hall 8:30 am Ushers Meeting Room 1 12:00 pm Brunch Hall 2:00 pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal Church October 11 th Monday 7:00 pm Emanuel Monday Night Prayer Group Hall October 12 th Tuesday 7:00 pm RCIA Rectory 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Bible Study Room 5 7:00 pm Emanuel Bible Study Room 7 7:00 pm Infant Baptism Class Room 1 7PM Mass Choir Practice for Anniversary Mass October 13 th Wednesday 12:00 pm Hot Meal for Homeless Hall 12:00 pm Soup, Salad, Scripture Room 7 7:00 pm Soup, Salad, Scripture Room 7 7:00 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal Church 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Choir - Hall October 14 th Thursday 7:00 pm Resurrection Choir Rehearsal - Church October 15 th Friday 6:00 pm to 1:30 am KPC Casino Bus Trip 7:00 pm OA Meeting Room 7 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Ministry Hall October 16 th Saturday 9:30 am CCD Classes 2:00 pm AA Mtg Room 7 The Feast of Ten Tables is coming Sunday October 31 st International Foods, Games, Family Fun! It is a Parish Fundraiser at St. Brigid! $10 per person ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS Let us pray for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Mary Agnes Duff, the sister of Robert Williams and Selma Dale the grandmother of Donna Wade and for the consolation and comfort of their families. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drum Ministry is back from summer break, welcoming new and old members. We meet the 1 st & 3 rd Monday in room 5, 6:30p.m. 8:00p.m. - Our next meeting is Monday, October 18, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save the date October 24, 2010 is our Stewardship Festival. Leaders, please submit your commitment form to the parish office. Ministries and Organizations: Do you have your Table decorations planned? Your information sheets completed? We have over 35 Ministries and Organizations committed to participate. We have room for more. We want to make this a very successful event. Thank You. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Support Vocations, Honor Vocations Sponsored by the AACCFE and KPC 5 th Annual Peter Claver Awards Program Dinner: Join us on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 6:30pm on the campus of CSU Dominguez Hills in honoring the Very Rev. John G. Harfmann, SSJ. He will receive the Rev. Fisher J. Robinson Award. Cost is $ For tickets and information: See Andrew Knox, Cheryl Pyles, Robert Williams or the Rectory (323)

4 4 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH NEWS STEWARDSHIP Weekly Collection - (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance) 10/03-27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Average Needed $ 7102 $ 7,000 Please note that our collections have been significantly less than the Average needed. Thanks to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who gave us $23k in Together in Mission Funds we were able to pay our bills and cover some of the unpaid bills in the new fiscal year. However we still finished with our $10k deficit. What does that mean? We didn t get a $20k gift from Together in Mission this year. If we continue as we are we will have a $30k shortfall. The economy is slow and there are some without jobs. After meeting with the Finance Council this week, it is clear that we will need to make some significant cuts like everyone from our families to our federal government. What are we to do about it? Increase Income and decrease Expenses? Thus we will have to add to the unemployed by attrition, reduced hours, lay-offs and assistance from volunteers. 1. Please do your best to follow the principles of tithing and give your contribution off the top of your income. 2. If you found that you have missed a Sunday and would like to make it up, please drop your offering in the collection basket or mail it to the Rectory Office. 3. Support the Stewardship Festival October 24 th. We need many more active parishioners in the life and ministry of the Church. Many Hands make light work! 4. Please appreciate that Mr. George Smith our Plant Manager has officially retired. He is not being replaced at this time. He plans to help out as a volunteer. 5. We need volunteers to help with the operation of the parish. High school and college students, stay at home parents, and retirees are invited to volunteer to help in the office and on the grounds. We need help with facilitating our website 6. If anyone know someone who has a used van that we can buy to replace the present van that is held together by chicken wire, let us know. If they can donate it, it is even better. If you want to know what kind of shape our van is in ask someone from St. Vincent de Paul. 7. Invite others to join our church. 8. Last but not least, pray, and everyone keep your heads up alert to the blessings God has for us. All we ask is that you do the best you can. SPIRITUALITY MASS AND HEALING SERVICE with Father Patrick Crowley, SS.CC (Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary), Friday, October 15, 2010 from 7pm St. Jerome Church: 5550 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles,

5 5 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time MEDJUGORJE PEACE CONFERENCE; 20 TH Annual Conference, October 22, 23, 24, 2010 At Bren Events Center, University of California, Irvine. Visionary Ivanka from Medjugorje will be present and speak of Our Lady s messages. The conference also offers beautiful liturgies, penance and healing services, Catholic teaching by renowned speakers, awe-inspiring testimonies and special concert by Rev. Tim Deeter and Connie Salazar. Orange Diocese Bishop Tod D. Brown will preside at Saturday Liturgy. For more info please go on or call (714) Sharing Your Gifts As An RCIA Sponsor The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process that allows interested individuals an opportunity to examine the Catholic Christian Faith in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The people on this wonderful Faith Journey need a Catholic partner to support and encourage them on their Journey. Please come to a workshop on October 26, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church ( Acacia Center ) at 7:00 PM to learn more about being a sponsor. Call the Parish office for more information. DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART: 1 st Friday of the month at Sacred Heart Retreat House, 507 N. Granada Avenue, Alhambra; (626) , ext 302. Next Meeting November 5, LMU Presents lecture on: Mary, Mother of God: Bridge to Unity? Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA Ahmanson Auditorium. Free & open to the public. Registration required at: Bellarmine SUNDAY CATHOLIC TV MASS: Heart of the Nation, in partnership with local parishes, has been serving homebound Catholics with the Sunday TV Mass since In the Los Angeles metro area, the Mass airs on KDOC-TV Channel 56 at 9:00am. Please help spread the word and tell the homebound SICK LIST Please keep all the sick and shut-ins of our parish in your prayers. Remember a phone call to say hello, or a card mailed will only take a few minutes of your time. Please pray for Bishop Edward W. Clark- Auxiliary Bishop of OLA Pastoral Region, who is recovering from a second brain surgery. He is home and hopefully on track to return to ministry in a few weeks. Home Bound Parishioners--Louie Arias, Ernestine Brooks, Kathleen Brooks, Beatrice Corral,, Shirley DeCoud, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, Barbara Jarrett, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, John Spaeth, Dn Jack Turner (& Granddaughter Jazmine), Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery--Maria Jesus Ayala, Fr. Paul Banet S.S.J., Kathleen Brooks, Francis Hertzock-Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Barbara Childs, Babette DeLay, Eleanor Eastman, Lionel Eddie, Fr. Rawlin Enette S.S.J., David Estridge, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez,Sr. Marianna Halsmer, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Emmeline Johnson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Joseph Lanoix, Herbert LeGrange, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Sarah Mays, Ernestine McNealy, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Perez, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Jackie Temple, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Kim Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Wanda Young, Beverly Zuniga. Family of Parishioners--Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Jacey Bristow & Loyd Grant (Grandson, & Brother-in-Law of Donna Bristow), LaTasha Campbell (Daughter of Andrea Harris), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Angela David (Niece of Judith Campbell), Eva &

6 6 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Joseph Dean (Cousin of Ellis Valentine) Ivory Decou ( Aunt of Cassandra Cousin),.), Hewlett Hodge (Father of Pat Sanders), Adeline Jackson (Mother of Jammie Young), Hazel Jackson (Sister of Vernice Holden), Salomie Jolly (sister of Aline Heisser-Ovid), Helena Jones (Sister-In-Law of Annette Lockette), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Carolene Langie (Daughter-In-Law of June Lynch), Shirley Limar, (Aunt of Cassandra Touchard), Yvette Smith-Lindow (Daughter of George Smith),Dana Mathis (Daughter of Kristine Henderson), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Debra Robinson (Cousin of Cassandra Cousin), Odile Robinson (Mother of Tony Bullock), Gilver Sierra (Sister of Aura Sierra) Matthews Sims (Nephew of Denise Robinson), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Anyika Thompson (Grand-daughter of Jean De Berry) Valerie Valentine (Niece of Ellis Valentine), Darlene Vaughn (Friend of Annette Lockett), Kelly Morgan Williams (Granddaughter of Maudell Williams), Edward Woods (Brother of Ethel Hightower). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord keeps them safe and healthy until they return; especially currently serving a tour of duty in Iraq and Regino Miranda III serving in Iraq. EDUCATION The Los Angeles South-bay Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., is proud to announce the continuation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program in the South Bay area. The academy program is designed to enhance the lives of African American young ladies 6 th to 8 th grades. The academy activities include workshops in: Self-Esteem, Mentoring, Etiquette & manners, Technology, Health Education Workshops, Kwanza celebration, Book Club and mathematics & Science Activities. The classes will be held the third Saturday of each month starting October 16, 2010 thru may 14, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CSU Dominguez Hills. To enroll in this program, parents and young ladies must attend the orientation meeting which will be held on October 16 th at 10:00 a.m. on the CSU Dominguez Hills Campus, please contact Cynthia Hunter, Room 106 (310) Are you looking for a Catholic School to educate your child in the Faith with a consistently loving and safe environment for your child? The following Catholic Schools are accepting Fall 2010 applications Pre-K-8 th Grade: Bishop Conaty Our Lady of Loretto High School is holding an Open House on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from Noon 3:00 PM. The faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to show off their school and to answer questions about applications and financial aid. Tours are provided in English and Spainish and refreshments with some of the tastiest food in the world will be offered courtesy of our dedicated parents and supporters. Transfiguration Catholic School -please call for a tour or additional information, please contact the school at (323) or visit the website Located at 4020 Roxton Avenue Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School in Jefferson Park area, 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd. St. Bernadette Catholic School in Baldwin Hills area, call at 4196 Marlton St. Raphael Catholic-just off Vermont Ave, call at 924 W 70 th St, Nativity Catholic School neighboring St. Brigid Community, just off Vermont Ave, call at 943 W 57 th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037

7 7 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AT LMU FOR PARISHIONERS For more information about the Center for Religion and Spirituality, please call (310) or access: Pastoral Care I Certificate Program: One-year (two-semester) course for people who attend to the needs of people who suffer. Select Saturdays beginning September 26 through May 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Marywood Center in Orange. More information on this course is available at: Syracuse University School of Architecture has 10 Full rides for African American Men and Women interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. For more information contact: Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture (315) CHILD PROTECTION EFFORTS DID YOU KNOW? Is Your Family Prepared for a Natural Disaster? News reports on the recent earthquake in Haiti have shown how easily families can become separated during the chaos of a natural disaster. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers the following recommendations to all families potentially impacted by a natural disaster: Know where your kids are at all times; Stay together; Take photos of your children with you when evacuated; Give children identification information to carry with them, including the child s name, date of birth, address, phone numbers, etc.; digital photos of all family members to extended relatives and/or friends; Photocopy important documents and mail to a friend/relative in a safe location; Make a plan with your children, so they know what to do if your family becomes separated during an evacuation. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) COMMUNITY NEWS. Ignatian Volunteer Corps Honors Bishop Joseph Sartoris: You re invited to the 2010 Della Strata Award Celebration honoring Biship Joseph M. Sartoris on Sunday, October 10 th, from 4-7 at Loyola Marymount University. Come and enjoy an Italian feast and an opportunity to meet and thank Bishop Joe for his service to the people of Los Angeles. Ticket donation is $65. Call the IVC office at (805) or ahansen@ivcusa.org. Save the date Please join the Ladies of St. Brigid Court 259 for an evening of fun, food, champagne, and prizes on Friday, October 15, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. 1:30 a.m. for a trip to San Manuel Indian Reservation Casino. The bus departs St. Brigid promptly at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $ For tickets and information, contact Dorine Sylvester (323) or Jammie Young (323) Don t miss the bus! Autumn Festival of Art and Gift Boutique, Sunday October 17, 2010 from 2 p.m. 6 p.m. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA admission is $25.00 and $40.00 per family.

8 8 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Christmas Boutique Sale at the Monastery of the Angels; 1977 Carmen Avenue, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) ; Will be opened Monday thru Saturdays starting October 17 th. All the proceeds are for the upkeep of the Monastery. AIDS WALK October 17 th, Please join us this special event to continue to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to show our love for our brothers and sisters. Register click on Take Action; Scroll/Click on Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry/LA or for more info call Rebecca Knight at (323) , ext 111 or rknight@stcamilluscenter.org. On Thursday, October 21, 2010, the third Thursday of October each year, millions of Californians who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On in the Great Californina ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever! The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. Other preparedness information is on the back of this flyer and is online at earthquakecountry.org Register now at LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (LACHRC): Is offering financial assistance for those who qualify. You could receive monetary support for: back rent, rental subsidy, past due gas and electric bills, security deposit and utility turn-on fee. Call 211 for more info or go to housing.lacounty.gov/hprp. EMPLOYMENT 1 st 5 LA JOBS : First 5 LA, is hiring for several positions. Please visit Us/Employment. If you do not have access to a computer or cannot complete the application electronically, please contact and ask for the Department of Human Resources for assistance in submitting your application. You may also call Chelley Wilkes, Recruiter WALMART JOBS: Walmart is hiring. For more information visit ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES: variety of job openings with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles teachers, clerical support, Campus Minister, Youth Ministry Consultant, Young Adult Coordinator, Director of Religious Education, custodian/janitor, etc. Visit FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION :The FBI is hiring new Special Agents and Professional Support personnel These vital roles help the agency continue to meet the challenge of global terrorism and homeland security. In working for the FBI, you will have a daily impact on the nation's security and the quality of life for all U.S. Citizens. A career with the FBI will provide you with a challenging, compelling, and rewarding experience. For more information visit

9 9 St. Brigid Church Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Pastor s Desk 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Vocation Awareness Sunday Respect Life & Rosary Month Word of God- It s about healing and giving thanks for the healings. Who needs healing? We all do. Why? It is because anyone who has ever loved another person, has been hurt by a betrayal or failing of some kind. There are definitely degrees of being hurt. A slap on the wrist is a far cry for Third degree burns. After forgiving the person: seeking God s mercy is healing, making up is healing, making changes in our lives is healing, doing good for others especially those who are in worse shape than we are is healing. In the scripture today, the lepers were outcasts because of disease and the sin that caused it in the first place. Jesus separated the sin from the disease, so in physically healing someone, he was spiritually healing them and seeking to restore them back into the community. In the Gospel, 10 lepers were healed and only one came back to thank Jesus. In our prayer do we find ourselves petitioning God most of the time? How much thanking is included in our prayer? Let s face it, rather than thank God after the fact, shouldn t we be operating every day of our lives with an attitude of gratitude? Vocation Awareness Sunday!!! Have you spotted any of our young people and told them that we see a vocation call from God to serve His Church? Have you taken the Vocation Chalice Home for a week to pray for vocations? If not now, when? If not you, then who? Religious Education Classes for First Communion & Confirmation started! Did you miss joining us Last Saturday at 9:30 AM!!! It s almost too late! Do you have your original baptismal certificates ready? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Started! Tuesdays 7:30 PM in the rectory Looking for a church home? Been baptized, but haven t received your First Communion or Confirmation? Haven t been practicing your faith and need to be refreshed in the faith? Do you know someone like this? Invite them to worship and/or contact Fr. Frank to sign up for the RCIA. ************** Respect Life Sunday indeed Respect Life Month a Focus of Rosary Month in October Are you aware what it includes? Divine Mercy and the Death Penalty? Caring for Each other even unto Death? Hope for Married Couples who want to have Children? Making Room for People in the context of Global Warming, the Limitations of Earth s Natural Resources, Over and Under Population, Indeed the Right to Human Life, Sex Trafficking: The New Slavery, Losing a Child to Suicide, and the Promise of Pro- Life Youth!!!!! Stewardship Festival is When??? St. Brigid s Feast of Ten Tables Sunday October 31 st $10 gets you a visit for a sample from each food table from around the world. Please note no take out will be provided. Can t come but want to support this Anniversary Committee Event, then buy a ticket(s). We have other goodies and surprises too. It is a family affair for everyone in the parish. Invite the used to be s! You know the people who used to be a member of St. Brigid! Mark your Calendar!!!!!