With Burning Hearts, We Proclaim the Good News. Served by the Eudist Fathers of the North American Province

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1 With Burning Hearts, We Proclaim the Good News St. John Eudes Catholic community Served by the Eudist Fathers of the North American Province 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 PARISH OFFICE 9901 Mason Avenue Chatsworth, CA Hours: 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday Friday ; Fax Parish Irene@stjohneudes.org Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Fr. Carlos Valencia, CJM Fr. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM Deacon Son Hoang - Pastoral Administrator (818) x103, cell (805) deaconson@stjohneudes.org EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 12:45, 2:15 (Spanish) and 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Holy Days: 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:15 and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) Mon. thru 8:00 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours - Chapel Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Weekdays, by appt. SCHOOL OFFICE Barbara Danowitz, Principal (818) ; Fax (818) Website: VOCATIONS Eleuterio Mireles, Seminarian stjohneudesvocations@gmail.com Sargon Younan (818) syounan@stjohneudes.org

2 Page 2 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 4, 2016 FR. GÉRARD S CORNER PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Happy Labor Day Weekend! Most of us are still clinging to summer s delights evenings on the deck, outdoor grilling, maybe a swim. This weekend in Rome, the Church celebrates a Jubilee for Workers and Volunteers of Mercy, reminding us of Wisdom s advice. Whatever our timid deliberations or unsure plans, nothing should keep us from voluntarily and generously giving ourselves in loving service to all in need. But doesn t taking Jesus words in today s Gospel literally make us timid and unsure? Jesus declares that if we don t hate everyone near and dear, including our own lives, if we don t carry our own cross, if we don t renounce everything we possess, we cannot be his disciples. But didn t Jesus also command us, Love one another as I have loved you. Well done, good and faithful servant. I was hungry and you gave me food, a stranger and you welcomed me. Pope Francis interprets Jesus dramatic words today as challenging us to imitate Jesus selfsacrificing love. Imagine what imitating Jesus self-sacrificing love cost Paul s wealthy convert Philemon. Sounding as challenging as Jesus himself, the imprisoned Paul informs Philemon that Paul has become spiritual father to Philemon s runaway slave, Onesimus, whom Paul honors as his child. Then, not simply asking Philemon to forgive Onesimus, Paul challenges Philemon to welcome that illegal runaway back no longer as a slave but... brother, beloved especially to me, but even more so to you, as a man an equal, honorable human being and in the Lord (v. 16). Wisdom would call Paul s advice what the Lord intends. Jesus would warn, otherwise you cannot be my disciple! Please pray for the following priests this week: Sept 4 Rev. Roland Astudillo, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Tujunga Sept 5 Rev. Armenag Bedrossian, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church, Glendale Sept 6 Rev. Ernest Candelaria, C.S.J., St. Junipero Serra Catholic Church, Lancaster Sept 7 Rev. Krikor Chahinian, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church, Glendale Sept 8 Rev. Albert Corradin, C.S., Scalabrini House of Discernment, Sun Valley Sept 9 Rev. John J. Daly, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Los Angeles Sept 10 Rev. Samuel Dinkha, St. Paul Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church, North Hollywood BAPTISMS English: 3 rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. By appointment: Please call or visit the Parish Office. Baptism Seminar Classes are held the 3 rd Sunday of every month In Room A/B of Grill Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No need to pre-register) Any Questions? Baptism@stjohneudes.org For those baptizing at another parish and taking the class here, the fee is $25 per person. J.S. Paluch Fr. Gerard QUESTION OF THE WEEK How must I transform myself to live Jesus gospel so that I can offer everyone his generous, compassionate, selfsacrificing love? PARISH CLERGY Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, Assoc. Pastor Deacon Son Hoang, Pastoral Administrator PASTOR S OFFICE Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor Marty Bowden, Pastor Secretary For appointments with pastor: Phone: , Ext mypastor@stjohneudes.org

3 Page 3 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 4, 2016 FOREVER GRATEFUL CLUB ITALIA DINNER DANCE CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP ST. JOHN EUDES Join us on: September 7 (Wednesday) 7:15 PM SJE Church Video Topic: Matthew Kelly s Decision Point Episode #1 Life is Choices Learn the importance of the choices you make and of becoming the best version of the person God created you to be. Facilitated by Bro. Jazzy Yuhico If you have any prayer requests or know anyone who need healing prayers, come and join us! All parishioners of SJEC and other parishes are welcome! For further information, please call: Carmen Imelda CLUB ITALIA S WELCOME BACK DINNER DANCE To be held Saturday, Sept. 17, :30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at St. John Eudes, Grill Hall Music by the Duo Domino Band For more information or to place your reservation, please contact Sigrid or Please, be sure to leave your name & phone number. BUNDLE SUNDAY, SEPT. 18TH Sunday, September 18th is Bundle Sunday for our Parish. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be here at 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to receive your donations. Bring useable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. For large items including furniture, appliances, and vehicles, please phone (323) or (800) for a special pick up at your home. Remember your contributions will be helping the needy. PARISH WORK DAY - Sept. 17th Reasons to join us for Parish Service Day, September 17 th at MEND 1. It s great way to set an example for your kids and teach them that we love God through loving our neighbor. 2. You will meet people you ve seen in the pews at St. John Eudes and become connected with them. 3. You will perform a corporal work of mercy during the Year of Mercy. 4. You will feel good that you helped make a corner of the San Fernando Valley a better place for those in need. If those are reasons enough, please join us as we resume our parish service day after our summer break. We meet the 3 rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at MEND and volunteer for two hours. MEND is located at N. San Fernando Road in Pacoima. Like us on Facebook... Please call Mary Ann Cummins Prager at or her at maprager@stjohneudes.org to RSVP. All are welcome, including children over the age of 8. And, if you would like to carpool please let Mary Ann know that too.

4 Page 4 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 4, 2016 CHILDREN S MINISTRY St. John Eudes Religious Education Program Class Session Options First year session option: Tuesday at 4:00 5:30 pm or Sunday at 9:00 am to 10:30 am Second year session option: Wednesday at 4:00 5:30 pm or Sunday 9:00 to 10:30 am 345 Class will now be on Sundays at 9:00 10:00 am 345 Class on Sunday now! 345 CLASS Children in grades 3-6 who have already received their First Communion can continue with religious education in our 345 Program. Classes are offered Sept. thru May on Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. If you have any questions please contact Tish Byrne, Children s Ministry Coordinator at YOUTH MINISTRY Confirmation Classes begin: September 18 th Year 1 September 25 th Year 2 (At least one parent must attend each candidate) VIRTUS TRAINING Keeping the Promise Alive Recertification only Training Wed., September 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm SJE School classroom 7 Protecting God s Children three hour class, Saturday, September 17th at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in SJE School classroom number 7. Please note that the two training classes are only for SJE Parish and SJE School only. Anyone wanting to sign up Laurel Mayoral at Lmmmayoral@yahoo.com FILIPINO MASS - SEPT 10 Join us - Filipino Mass Saturday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. St. John Eudes Church Celebrant: Fr. Raul Gatbonton Hospitality follows right after For more info: Mia Macalino (818) CHILDREN S CHOIR IS STARTING!! Children's choir will be starting, September 8th, and every Thursday! All children in grades K and up, from the whole parish, are invited to join! Parent volunteers are also needed! Registration forms are available in the school office and parish office. Adult Choir season is starting!! First Practice: Thurs. Sept. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Our first Mass will be September 11 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass Join us by ing: dhowell@stjohneudes.org BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT To those who are struggling with the emotions and frustrations of grief following the death of a loved one, Bereavement Ministry will begin two Support Groups in September. One group will meet on Thursday evenings and the other on Saturday mornings. Healing comes through sharing one s feelings with a loving, caring group. If this applies to you, please contact: Leila, (818) or John, (818) for details. ESL TEACHERS NEEDED!! After more than two years in session we are losing two teachers who will be moving on to separate callings. We thank them for their dedication and service and wish them well. Now we need to replace them. We teach three levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced) using the texts and workbooks from Cengage Learning Institute. We meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12 Noon in the Grill Hall. Please contact José Schnaider if you are interested in joining this wonderful ministry to help those that need to learn our language to better assimilate into our culture (text or call) / jose.schnaider@gmail.com

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7 Page 7 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 4, ext. 157 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closed Monday Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. "We can do no great things, only small things with great love." Mother Teresa St. Teresa of Calcutta Canonization September 4th. Stop by the Gift shop for a free holy card POPE S INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER Universal: Centrality of the Human Person That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize. Sept 4 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Milagros De La Paz Anthony De Naro 7:30 am Ramona Ramos Carlos Hizon - SI 9:00 am Duaine Crick, Harry Nicol Gino, Rinaldo & Erminia D Egidio 11:00 am People of the Parish 12:45 pm Zyro Jiz, Len Westall Florenda Castel 2:15 pm Ramiro Godoy, Abel Ceja Ladislao Flores 5:30 pm For Peace in the World For Victims of Italy s Earthquake For Victims of the Louisiana Floods Mon. 9/5 - Labor Day 9:00am People of the Parish Tues. 9/6-6:30am Eddie David Alyanna Gan - Thanksgiving 8:15 am Lourdes Halili Eleuterio Labarda Wenceslao Barte The Shop is located at the Mason parking lot Church entrance. DID YOU KNOW? Teach kids how to identify bullying... Bullying is an unfortunate problem in schools across the country, and no matter how nice or friendly your children are, they are going to run across bullies. Whether your children are victimized by a bully or not, they should be aware of the classic signs of bullying teasing, pushing, shoving, violence or threats of any kind, and more. While bullying does not always escalate to physical touching or violence, your children should be able to identify touches that they are uncomfortable with, and should know where to go to report issues. For more information, visit: Sun: Wis 9:13-18b Ps 90:3-6, Phlm 9-10, Lk 14:25-33 Mon: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12 Lk 6:6-11 or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessings of Human Labor, nos Tues: 1 Cor 6:1-11 Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b Lk 6:12-19 Wed: 1 Cor 7:25-31 Ps 45:11-12, Lk 6:20-26 Thurs: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30 Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Fri: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27 Ps 84:3-6, 12 Lk 6:39-42 Sat: 1 Cor 10:14-22 Ps 116:12-13, Lk 6:43-49 Wed. 9/7-6:30am Marissa & Johanes Arakel, 8:15 am Florenda Castell Thurs. 9/8 - the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30am Ron Gan - Thanksgiving 8:15 am Clarence Dionisio - Birthday Fri. 9/9 - St. Peter Claver 6:30am Maria Hoi Pham Nguyen Sergio Aguilar - Birthday 8:15 am Terri Wilder Donovan Barretto - Birthday Sergio & Cristina Aguilar - SI Sat. 9/10 - Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 am Cristina Aguilar - Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Asemwota - Wedding Anniversary

8 Page 8 Jubilee Year of Mercy - Merciful Like the Father September 4, 2016 MEN S COUNCIL MEETING, JOIN US! St John Eudes Men s Council September Meeting Invitation Come celebrate the 5th Annual SJE OKTOBERFEST on Saturday Sept. 24 from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm in Grill Hall For an admission of $25 you get a Real German dinner with dessert (includes one drink) Dancing featuring a 20-piece German-American Brass Band directed by parishioner Ernie Star, Kapellmeister Tickets are on sale after each early Sunday mass starting on Aug. 27 and continuing through Sept. 18 Dedicated tables of 10 are available for $225 ($22.50 per person) Tickets are also at the Parish Rectory Reception VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED contact Men s Council representatives Paul La Bella at or Dennis Gaj at St. John Eudes Parish Sandwich Sunday Sunday, September 18th The third Sunday of every month We ll prepare sandwich lunches after 12:45 p.m. Mass. Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED items of the following: Last Initial: SANDWICH SUNDAY A thru F: FRUIT JUICES (small boxed) G thru L: COOKIES LOOSELY PACKED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED M thru R: TURKEY BOLOGNA, LOAF OF SANDWICH BREAD S thru Z: FRESH APPLES, ORANGES The purpose of the St. John Eudes Men s Council is to provide service to the church and fellowship among its members. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Our first meeting after the summer break will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Montal Hall. Officers for the coming year are: Joe Ramirez, President; Paul Labella, Vice-President; Dennis Gaj, Secretary; and Joel Feinblatt, Treasurer. At this meeting, we will be discussing final details for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest to be held on Saturday 24 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Grill Hall. Although ticket sales are well underway, we still need volunteers to help on the day of the event starting at 8 a.m. So, if you want to volunteer please call Paul Labella at ( Labella.Paul@gmail.com) or Dennis Gaj at LLscheduler@yahoo.com Remember, ALL MEN in the church belong to the Men s Council, so YOU are invited to attend; the only requirement is to show up. Light refreshments are served. Visit our website at menscouncil.html" SDWC St. John Eudes Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Catholic Support Group will meet on Friday, Sept. 9th, at 8:00 p.m. in Room C of Grill Hall. Guest speaker, Barbara Calvi, MFT, will discuss Communicating Effectively. For more info., please call Kathy at (818) SCHOOL CORNER NO SCHOOL on Labor Day - Monday, September 5. Back to School Night is on Wednesday, September 7 in Grill Hall. Refreshments at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00pm. This is a mandatory meeting for parents (one least one parent must attend). There will be two VIRTUS TRAINING sessions for SJE parents. The RECERTIFICATION session "Keeping the Promise Alive" will be on Sept. 14th, 7:00-8:30 pm in the school's 7th grade room. The VIRTUS TRAINING will be on Sept. 17th from 9:00 am - 12 pm also in the school's 7th grade room. Please Laura Mayoral at Lmmmayoral@yahoo.com. God Bless!! Any questions, call Nellie Newman

9 Page 9 Jubileo de la Misericordia - Misericordiosos como el Padre 4 de septiembre 2016 EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA, ESPAÑOL Las registraciones para la preparación de la Primera Comunión de niños del 1er. al 5to. grado, ya han comenzado, pasar a la Oficina de la Parroquia de lunes a viernes de 3:00pm a 6:00pm o por cita en otro horario. Requisito indispensables: Certificado de Bautismo. (si es 1er año) Certificado de Formación de padres para registrar su niño al segundo año. Pagar la cuota correspondiente. Para más información llamar al teléfono (818) ext. 152 RICA RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). Es un programa organizado y progresivo de formación y preparación para los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana: Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía. Si a usted le falta uno o varios de estos sacramentos, o si tiene familiares o conocidos que no los han recibido, lo (a) invitamos a participar en este programa en la parroquia san Juan Eudes. El programa será orientado por un equipo competente, que se ha preparado durante dos años para ello. Mayor información con la Sra. Sonia Galán (818) o directamente con el P. Carlos Valencia (818) Ext Lo (a) esperamos. MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS Coordinador: Padre Carlos Valencia FrCarlosCJM@StJohnEudes.org Asistente: Ramon Flores (805) Lectores: Claudia Corbera SEMINARIO PRE-BAUTISMAL Las sesiones para el mes de septiembre 2016 serán: Lunes 12, 19 y 26 de 7:00 9:00p.m. en el salón Paula Montal. Para mas información: (818) ext. 152 Ministros de la Comunión: Norma y Orlando Mazariegos (818) Ujieres: Juan Godoy (818) Carlos Chipres (818) Ana Zacarías (818) Monaguillos: Belen Rangel (818) Coord. de Coros: Carlos Pérez (818) Catecismo: Madre Guadalupe (818) Grupo de Oración: Jose Soto (818) Semilla del Reino: Vilma Hernández (818) Encuentro Matrimonial: Alma Gomez Coord. de Liturgia: Yvonne García (818) Coord. de Bautismos: Fr. Carlos, Celia Estrada Retrouvaille: Martin & Rosa Baeza (818) Visita a enfermos: Luisa Parada (818) INVITACION Con gozo y agradecimiento a Dios Todopoderoso La Congregación de Jesús y María cordialmente les invita a la Incorporación de Eleuterio Mireles, Jr. 8 de septiembre, 7:00 p.m Y también a su ordenación el 9 de septiembre, 7:00 p.m. Al Orden del Diaconado Presidirá el Obispo Auxiliar Emeritus de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, Rev. Gerald Wilkerson

10 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 13th 14th 15th 17th 18th 20th 21st 24th 25th 27th 28th The Canonization of Mother Teresa Labor Day, No school and Parish Office closed Transfiguration of the Lord Back to School Night, 7pm Beginning of a series of 10 Wednesday morning Bible Study sessions, 9:15am Prophets, Messengers of God's Mercy The Incorporation of Eleuterio Mireles, Jr., 7:00pm Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Children s Choir Starting The Ordination of Eleuterio Mireles, Jr. to the Order of Deacon, 7:00pm Men s Fellowship breakfast meetings begin, 6:30am First day of Class for Sunday Religious Education 1st & 2nd year plus 345 class begins at 9:00am First day of Class for Tuesday Religious Education First year at 4:00 pm Men s Council Meeting, 7:00pm Bible Study, 9:15am First day of Class for Wednesday Religious Education Second year at 4:00 pm Spanish Religious Education starts, 7:30pm San Fernando Regional Religious Congress at Alemany High School Parish Work Day at MEND, 10am Swim Meet Mass at 5:30pm Catechetical Sunday Sandwich Sunday, 12:30pm Baptism Seminar, 1:00pm Confirmation 1st year starts, 4:00pm Finance Council, Bible Study, 9:15am Oktoberfest, 6:30pm Confirmation 2nd year starts, 4:00pm First year parent meeting for Tuesday R.E. program at 4:00pm in grill hall Bible Study, 9:15am First year parent meeting for Wednesday R.E. program at 4:00pm in grill hall