St. Brigid/Sts. Brígida Catholic Church Iglesia Católica

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1 St. Brigid/Sts. Brígida Catholic Church Iglesia Católica MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 5 PM Ingles Sunday/Domingo 7 AM Ingles Spanish 8:30 AM Español Gospel 10:30 AM Ingles Weekdays Semanal 8:15 AM(Bi-lingual) CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE CONFESION/SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA Saturday/Sábados 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment/por cita RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) EDUCACION RELIGIOSA Saturdays/Sabados 9:30-11:30 Sept-May 5214 South Western Avenue Los Ángeles, CA (323) Fax: (323) stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: PARISH STAFF Pastor- Rev. Roger J. Caesar, S. S. J. Assistant Pastor-Rev. Kenneth Keke S.S.J. Parish Manager- Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Administrador de la Parroquia Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson Spanish Ministry/Ministerio en Español Dn. Hernado Rodriguez Religious Education Dir-Mrs. Floy Hawkins Director de Educación Religiosa 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 Iniciacion Cristiana de Adultos RCIA): Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes del Registro de la Clase de Bautismo de Padres & Padrinos. La Clase Mensual es el 2ndo Martes & el Bautismo el 4to Sábado del mes a la 1:00 PM. 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 anticipación. 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 algún arreglo con la Funeraria o Murtuario. 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 Añeras 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 The Epiphany of the Lord Did you know? Helping victims of abuse The first obligation of the Church with regard to victims is for healing and reconciliation. The Archdiocese continues to reach out to every person who has been a victim of sexual abuse as a minor by anyone in church service, whether that abuse is recent or occurred in the past. The Archdiocese s Victims Assistance Ministry helps victims/survivors who have been victims of sexual abuse by a priests, deacons, or individuals representing the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator, Suzanne Healy, is available to help victims/survivors make a formal complaint of abuse to the archdiocese, and to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families. Ms. Healy can be reached by calling, (213) For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) Ayuda Para las víctimas de abuso La primera obligación de la iglesia con respecto a las víctimas es de reconciliación y curación. La Arquidiócesis continua tratando de llegar a cada persona que haya sido víctima de abuso sexual durante su infancia por cualquier persona en el servicio de la iglesia, ya sea que el abuso haya sido reciente u ocurrido en el pasado. La Oficina del Ministerio de Asistencia Para Víctimas de Abuso de la Arquidiócesis ayuda a las víctimas/sobrevivientes que han sido víctimas de abuso sexual por sacerdotes, diáconos, o personas que representan a la Iglesia Católica. La Coordinadora de Asistencia Para Víctimas, Suzanne Healy, está disponible para ayudar a las víctimas/sobrevivientes a hacer un reporte formal del abuso a la Arquidiócesis y obtener apoyo para las necesidades de los individuos y familias. Puede llamar a la Sra. Healy al (213) Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Jan 7 th Saturday Vigil Jan 8 th Sunday: : Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt: 2:1-12 Jan 9 th Monday Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Mk 1:7-11 Jan 10 th Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20, Mk 1:21-28 Jan 11 th Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20, Mk 1:29-39 Jan 12 th Thursday 1 Sm 4:1-11, Mk 1:40-45 Jan 13 th Friday 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a, Mk 2:1-12 Jan 14 th Saturday 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1a, Mk 2:13-17 Sunday Readings: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19, 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20, Jn 1:35-42 MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 PM- Intentions for St. Brigid Community 7:00 AM- Intentions for the Celebrant 8:30 AM- Intentions for Vocations 10:30 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 5:00 PM- Intentions of the Celebrant 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 Católicos 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, Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. 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 The Epiphany of the Lord THIS WEEK AT SBC January 8 th Sunday 8:30 am Ushers Meeting Room 1 12:00 pm Women s Ministry Brunch Hall 2:00 pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal January 9 th Monday 7:00 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group Hall/ R 1 January 10 th Tuesday 7:00 pm Infant Baptism Class Room 1 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Bible R 1 7:00 pm Emmanuel Bible Study R 5/Hall January 11 th Wednesday 12:00 pm Hot Meal for homeless 12:00 pm Soup, Salad, Scripture R 7 6:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal Church 7:00 pm Soup, Salad, Scripture R 7 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Choir Hall January 12 th Thursday 7:00 pm Evangelization Cmt. Meeting R 7 7:00 pm Resurrection Choir January 13 th Friday 7:00 pm OA Meeting R 7 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Ministry Hall 7:00 pm Revival Transfiguration Church January 14 th Saturday 9:30 am CCD Classes 10:00 am Neighbor to Neighbor 1:00 pm KPC/KPCLA 7:00 pm Revival Transfiguration Church ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2012 Sunday Missals on sale after all Masses, $3.00 each Josephite Calendars on sale after all Masses, $3.00 each or 5 for $12.00 ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS TODAY One-LA House Meeting, after 10:30am Mass in Room Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Revival: Join the Church of Transfiguration and Revivalist, Father Charles Chuck Andrus, SSJ for praise and worship on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, January 13-15, 2012 at 7:00pm and Sunday 10:00am mass. For more information: call (323) or visit th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast Theme: Sustaining King s Dream: Jobs, Justice and the American Dream Donation of $25.00 for breakfast 8:00 am Monday, January 16 th, 2012 Guest Speaker Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., Founder & Executive Director of Homeboy Industries St. Mary s Academy Grace Avenue, Inglewood, CA Contact the Rectory office for tickets

4 4 St. Brigid Church The Epiphany of the Lord PARISH NEWS STEWARDSHIP Weekly Collection - (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance) 01/01/12 SundayAverageNeeded $6,463 $7, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volunteers: -St. Brigid Church is looking for volunteers to form a TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE. The committee will start work in the New Year. We are looking for parishioners who are skilled and experienced in the areas of website management, computers, and telephones. Please call Father Caesar. SPIRITUALITY LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS 2012: March 22-25,2012, at the Anaheim Convention Center: 800 West Katella Ave., 92802; Cost: $60 before February 4, 2012 & $70 After; You can register online by credit card at: or for more information you can congress@laarchdiocese.org or call (213) PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASSES Taught by Deacon Etido, Saturdays from 9:30am-11:30am,for children who have made their 1 st Communion & between the ages of 9-13 years old. Registration fee: $35. Give your child the opportunity to become more knowledgeable in the word of God! 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. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Husband and wives, the most precious gift that you give each other is your love. The WWME weekend provides the opportunity to look at your relationship in an atmosphere of privacy and gives you a chance to give thanks for the gift of your spouse, something that most don t take time for. The retreat is January 20-22, 2011 in Ventura. For more information call Brian & Denise Keckeison (562) Other retreats are February 17-19, 2012 (Norwalk) or April 20-22, 2012 (Woodland Hills). 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 keep in your prayers: Home Bound Parishioners--Louie Arias, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, George P. Jones, Maria Matias, Mary Ann Miller, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, Leonora Sandoval, Doris

5 5 St. Brigid Church The Epiphany of the Lord Simon, John Spath, Deacon Jack & Joan Turner (& Granddaughter Jasmine), Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Kimberly Williams, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery--Maria Jesus Ayala, Kathleen Brooks, Francis Hartsook- Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Marcia Bruce, Eleanor Eastman, Mary Edwards, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez Sr., Dyllis Godoy, Aline Heisser-Ovid, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Herbert LeGrange Joseph Lanoix, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Charles Mays, Ernest McLean, Mary Ann Miller, Sarah Mays, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Harry Phelps, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Leonora Sandoval, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Ellis Valentine Jr., Charles Walker, Donna Ware, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Beverly Zuniga. Family of Parishioners Suzette Alba (Daughter of Doris Simon) Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh) Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Barbara Brice (Mother of Darlene Harness & Lawrence Brice Jr., niece of Bernadette Ross), Maria Camino (Relative of Aurea Montes-Rodriguez), Jacey Bristow, Lloyd Grant ( Grandson of Donna Bristow & Brother-in-law), James Bertrand (Father of Cheryl Pyles), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Lawrence Clark (Family of George Smith), Angela David (Niece of Judith Campbell), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings & Christopher Hughes(Friends of Jacquelyn Temple,) Yvonne Godoy (Daughter of Dyllis Godoy), Hewlett Hodge (Father of Pat Sanders), John Isaacs (Nephew of Donna Bristow), Adeline Jackson (Mother of Jammie Young), Hazel Jackson (Sister of Vernice Holden), James E. Jackson (brother of Samuel Jackson), Betty Marshall Jacobs (Sister of Bob Marshall), Salomie Jolly (Sister of Aline Heisser-Ovid), Blanche Johnson (Friend of Donna Bristow /Sister of late Irby Ravard),Brandi Johnson (Granddaughter - Cecilia Johnson), Sharon Johnson (Former member), Helena Jones (Sister- In-Law of Annette Lockett), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Brooke Lancaster (Cousin of Donna Bristow), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Caroline Langie (Daughter-In-Law of June Lynch), Carolyn Keeling (Cousin of Donna Bristow, Shirley Limar, (Aunt of Cassandra Touchard), Yvette Smith-Lindow (Daughter of George Smith),Tim Markham (Friend of Ellis Valentine), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales (Friend of Elis Valentine),Wallace Petit (friend of Jacquelyn Temple),Edward Robinson(Brother of Jacquelyn Temple), Debra Robinson (Cousin of Cassandra Cousin),Marian Rodney (Cousin of Donna Ware),Gilver Sierra (Sister of Aura Sierra), Matthews Sims (Nephew of Denise Robinson), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Evette Lindow Smith (Daughter of George Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Larry Touchard (Husband of Cassandra Touchard), Mary Thomas (Sister of Cheryl Pyles), Anyika Thompson (Grand-daughter of Jean De Berry), Marshall Troullier (Cousin of Donna Ware)Valerie Valentine (Niece of Ellis Valentine), Darlene Vaughn (Friend of Annette Lockett), Thomas Ward (relative of Almeta Washington), Beverly Zuniga (mother of Lavonne Anderson). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return. CHILDREN (4-12) & YOUTH (13-17) Altar Servers Needed: If you are 7+ and have made your communion, please contact Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J. at the church office (323) for more information. Altar Servers meet the third Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the church. Drum Ministry Members Needed: If you are 4+ and interested in learning to drum, please come and join the practices. The drum ministry meets every 1 st & 3 rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your drums and shakers. No experience necessary; some instruments provided. For information, contact John (213) Jr. Ushers Needed: If you are 4+ and interested, please call Our membership is always open. The only qualification needed to be a Jr. Usher is to be a Christian willing to stand at the door for Jesus and help us during mass.

6 6 St. Brigid Church The Epiphany of the Lord CHILD PROTECTION Child Protection Certification Course: Please note that anyone who deals directly with young people under the age of 18 must complete the Child Protection Certification Course (certification good for 4 years). Visit: For more information contact Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the rectory. OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS REGION Fingerprint Schedule: For fingerprinting: All facilities operate 12:00pm 3:40pm & 5:20pm-7:20pm. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more dates on fingerprinting visit: Click on Fingerprint Schedule. Ascension 517 West 112 th Street, Los Angeles, CA (323) Wed. January 11, 2012 COMMUNITY NEWS African American History Month (01/14/12 02/28/12) City of Gardena Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade - Begins on Saturday, January 14, 2011 at 10:00 am, starting at Junipero Catholic Serra H.S South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA and heads North to Rowley Park Van Ness Avenue. Please join the community in celebration. Food, & battle of the participating bands will be held at Rowley Park after the parade. St. Brigid Education Committee Black History Month Parishioner Activities In recognition of Black History Month, the Education Ministry will sponsor Recognizing Our Quiet Champions. This program offers parishioners the opportunity to share the accomplishments of their family members, neighbors, youth and other lesser known individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to our world. Parishioners are encouraged to bring artifacts and memorabilia to display. Week of February 5, 2012: National Black Catholics Week of February 12, 2012: Family Week of February 19, 2012: Community Week of February 26, 2012: Youth Art Café 2 nd annual display of parishioner artistic talents. (Please see any ministry member for an application.) See any Education Ministry member for more information The Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary invite you to enjoy a Sweetheart Dinner Reverse Raffle on Saturday, February 11 th, 2012 at Paradise Restaurant, 889 W. 190 th Vermont Ave., Gardena, CA. Social hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Reverse Raffle tickets: $100 each (includes one sweetheart dinner and a chance to win up to $3,000). Multiple participants and guest dinner ticket(s) are available for $40. Must be present to win, only 100 tickets available! For your chance to win contact Sir Knight Robert Williams (310) , Sir Knight Michael Hicks (323) , Lady Sheila Thomas (213)

7 7 St. Brigid Church The Epiphany of the Lord Free Professional Tax Preparation Services for Eligible Individuals & Families: You may qualify for a possible $5,751 earned income tax credit from the federal government. To determine your eligibility, please call Mr. Chris Bozant at (323) and sign up for one of the Board of Equalization s (BOE) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance events where professional certified tax preparers will provide eligible individuals, free income tax preparation services as well as other free or low cost services. BOE will also host VITA sites at each BOE District Office one day a week from January 25, 2012 to April 13, Please visit for further details. EMPLOYMENT USC Part Time Banquet Servers: USC Auxiliary Services is now hiring 15 part-time Banquet Servers to provide professional delivery of food and beverage services to customers, ensure accuracy of customers orders and bills, and accept and process payments for food and beverages. For more information and/or to apply for this position please visit and click on jobs. School Bus Drivers Wanted: (2) openings for school bus drivers. Must have class A or B license with passenger/school bus endorsement, $15.00/hr. with experience or $12.00/hr. without experience, benefits after 90 days. Fax to: (213) or to: info@townride.com. Youth Program Coordinator Job Opening: At Avalon-Carver Community Center, 4920 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles; Duties & responsibilities include developing, organizing, maintaining & evaluating the educational activities of the Tom Bradley Elementary School-centered program of Avalon Carver Community Center. Experience required: a minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields or equivalent work experience, understanding of Program Development, Program Evaluation & Proposal Writing, Computer literacy; Master s degree & 2 years of experience preferred, but will accept Bachelor s Degree plus 5 years of experience; Salary: $30,000-$33,000; interested & qualified candidates should resume to Darnell Kofikyini@sbcglobal.net. AACCFE (jobs) Youth Choir Director: The African American Catholic Center for Evangelization (AACCFE) Thea Bowman Music Academy is seeking a Youth Choir Director. The youth Choir Director will be required to complete the Los Angeles Archdiocesan VIRTUS training in conjunction with the Safeguard the Children Protection Policy. Prior experience is preferred in recruiting, directing and leading African youth in Catholic Liturgical choral music services. A monthly stipend will be paid. Contact Andy Shaw, AACCFE Director at (323) Liturgical/Praise Dance Director: Thea Bowman Music Academy is seeking a Liturgical/Praise Dance Director who will be required to complete the Los Angeles Archdiocesan VIRTUS training in Conjunction with the Safeguard the Child Protection policy. The Liturgical/Praise Dance Director will be responsible for recruiting youth and directing rehearsal twice monthly, i.e., Saturday mornings, in the area of liturgical dancing and preparation for a minimum of two performances, e.g., Easter and Christmas. Prior experience and skills in dance instruction in liturgically correct dance performance/worship. A monthly stipend will be paid. Contact Andy Shaw, AACCFE Director at (323)