Loving God, we ask your blessings on all mothers. May they be inspired with your mercy, wisdom, strength and selfless love.

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1 OUR MISSION MAY 10, th Sunday of Easter 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: 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: Loving God, we ask your blessings on all mothers. May they be inspired with your mercy, wisdom, strength and selfless love. For new mothers with responsibilities; For expectant mothers, wondering and waiting; For those who are tired, depressed or stressed; For those who balance the task of work and family; For those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities; For those who raise children on their own; For those who struggle to feed their children due to poverty; For those who selflessly place their child for adoption; For those who adopt a child into their family; For those who have lost a child; For those who care for the children of others; For those whose children have left home; For those who desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled. Bless all mothers that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and do what is RLM Ed Fund MOTHER S DAY 9-DAY NOVENA May 10-18, 2015

2 Jesus said to his disciples: As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love {Jn 15). Dear Parishioners and Guests: The message of Joy and hope during the season of Easter continues to echo throughout our scriptural readings and celebration of the sacraments. Easter is a time of strengthening our faith and our way of life believing that Christ is the source and submit of our faith. The celebrations of the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist are moments of God s sanctifying grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit. During the next two weekends, I urge and seek for your special prayers for the youth of our parish especially those who will be receiving these two sacraments. Reverence for Life End of Life: Catholic Fight Against SB 128 Ethicist and Psychiatrist Testifies on the Problems of Assisted Suicide Conclusion April 1, 2015 ~ The following testimony was delivered before the California Senate Health Comittee by Aaron Kheriaty, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Director, Program in Medical Ethics, UC Irvine School of Medicine: - See more at: policies-issues/reverence-life/end-life/ ethicist-and-psychiatrist-testifies-problemsassisted#sthash.b3h2ibjw.dpuf 3. Assisted suicide will lead to medical abandonment of vulnerable individuals, especially those suffering from treatable mental illnesses like depression or anxiety. Assisted suicide advocates claim we need this option to deal with situations of intolerable pain and suffering. But in the data from Oregon, most patients who requested assisted suicide did not cite concerns about pain and suffering as their motivating reason (only 23%). Much more common reasons included loss of autonomy (91%) and the fear of becoming a burden on others (40%).[ii] We must communicate to each and every patient: you are not a burden, and we will continue to care for you, even when cure is no longer possible. Assisted suicide advocates insist that this is a purely private decision or an exercise in personal autonomy that it does not affect others. But scientific research has repeatedly demonstrated a social contagion aspect to suicide, which leads to copycat suicides. Our individual decisions profoundly impact the decisions that others make. This law will have social effects that adversely impact vulnerable individuals. It is noteworthy that the overall suicide rates in Oregon rose dramatically in the years following the legalization of physician assisted suicide in that state in 1997: after Oregon s suicide rates had declined in the 1990s, they rose alarmingly between 2000 and 2010, surpassing the rate of increase nationally. Suicide rates are now 35% higher in Oregon than the national average.[iii] 4. The legalization of physician-assisted suicide sends a message that some lives are not worth living. The law is a teacher: if assisted suicide is legalized, this message will be heard by everyone who is tempted by suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Advocates are trying to redefine suicide. Compassion and Choices (formerly known as the Hemlock Society) claims that physician aid in dying is not really suicide, simply because the means employed taking a deadly drug are nonviolent and peaceful. This attempt to manipulate language, and do to an end-run around hard realities, is irresponsible and deceptive. The definition of suicide is clear, and it does not depend on the particular means employed. We need to call this by its name: the most precise and accurate language to describe SB 128 is actually physician prescribed suicide. Senate Bill 128 is not a modest proposal. It is not one small step in expanding end-oflife medical options. It is not an extension of already existing palliative care practices. No. It is a radical departure from sound medical practice. The American Medical Association s Policy states that, physicianassisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician s role as a healer, would be difficult or impossible to control, and would pose serious societal risks. [iv] To maintain our professional integrity, medicine s mandate must remain this: When possible to cure. Always to care. But never to kill. SB 128 is not only bad law for the profession of medicine; more importantly, it is bad law for the patients we serve. I encourage you to log on to our website or visit to learn more about this issue and the latest development from the state capitol. May you have a blessed week ahead. WEEK OF MAY 10-16, 2015 SAINTS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES, MASS INTENTIONS AND PARISH EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 10: 6th Sunday of Easter, Mother s Day 8:00 Mother s Day Novena 10:00 Mother s Day Novena 11:00 Confirma on Classes 12:00p Mother s Day Novena 1:00p NO Confession * MONDAY, MAY 11 7:00p RCIA Session TUESDAY, MAY 12: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras WEDNESDAY, MAY 13: Our Lady of Fa ma 3:45p First Communion Classes 6:30p Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena THURSDAY, MAY 14: St. Ma hias (Ascension is transferred to Sunday) FRIDAY, MAY 15: St. Isidore SATURDAY, MAY 16: Armed Forces Day 8:30 Mother s Day Novena 5:00p Mother s Day Novena. 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 Lis Brady, Office Support liseth@cathedralchapel.org, ext. 221 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., LA T: (323) ; F: (323)

3 LOVE ONE ANOTHER WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John's Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today's Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today's second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple--god loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord's final words in today's Gospel are a great challenge: "This I command you: love one another." J. S. Paluch Co. Treasures of Our Tradition With June not far off, attention in the parish turns to the celebration of weddings. Perhaps no other area of parish life is more shaped or challenged by the expectations of our culture. An old Irish proverb, "Marry in Lent and you're soon to repent," is amplified by another warning: "Marry in May and rue the day!" Memories of old pagan parties in May endured, and the Irish felt wedding receptions in May would be a stress on community morals. Queen Victoria did not approve of May weddings either, and her influence is still felt on family calendars, as is her daughter's introduction of the white wedding gown. Sometimes we mistake customs and curiosities for tradition. Tradition with a capital "T" has to do with Christ's miraculous rescue of the wedding feast at Cana, his affirmation of a man and woman pledging lifelong fidelity at the heart of a community's feast. The Church cherished that memory over time, but it took a millennium for us to think of marriage as a sacrament. Much of the rest of what we associate with weddings has to do with culture, customs, and family practices. A wise rabbi once said that "tradition is not wearing your father's hat; tradition is having a child." Don't let Queen Victoria reign over your wedding plans! 2015 Month of Devo on to Mary In honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary, let us pray the Rosary! Glossary of Vocation Terms {continued from last week} MONASTIC Monas c communi es fall somewhere in between apostolic and cloistered. Monas c men and women place a high value in prayer and community life, but many are also engaged in ac ve ministries. Monas cism centers on living in community, common prayer, and Chris an medita on. Find an expanded glossary of terms at VocationNetwork.org under the year of Consecrated Life tab. Religious life ought to promote growth in the church by way of a rac on. The church must be a rac ve. Wake up the world! Be witness of a different way of doing things, of ac ng, of living!... It is this witness that I expect of you. Religious should be men and women who are able to wake the world up. Pope Francis, mee ng with the Union of Superiors General,, Nov. 29,2013.

4 PARISH & SCHOOL LIFE: MINISTRY, EVENTS & REMINDERS Please pray for all our Candidates! Celebration of the Sacrament is May 17, 2015 PARISH next 2-weeks CALENDAR MAY 17: Ascension of Our Lord MAY 19: Finance Council Mee ng, 7:00 pm MAY 20: School Mass, 9:00 am MAY 21: CCS Spirit Day MAY 24: Sacrament of Confirma on, 12 noon MAY 25: Memorial Day, Office Closed CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL 10:00 AM Mass PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 12:00 PM Mass Yva Akounou Sophia Andrade Sarah Baumann Caitlyn Castaneda Alishah Castillo Justina Cha Cliff Connors Beltran de Mendoza Matthew Gomez Li Giovanna Gratton Dylan Jacob Noah Jeong Peyton Riley Lopez Blake Donanian Lopez Katie Rosales Veronica Reese Salonga Victoria Renae Salonga Sebastienne Sigua Kailyn Song Lukah Tumpa Giada Vargas Nadia Vera Julia Yanez Paloma Trivisonno Alyssa Guadalupe Acosta Annisa Rachel Acosta John Avila Giron Katalin Trinidad Becerra Kimberly Becerra Negrete Marcela Verenice Calzadilla Mario Alonso Calzadilla Roberto Carlos Garcia Jr. Megan Melissa Guzman Jason Lerma Noe Morales Minchaca Jr. Dylan Daniel Rivera Gianna Romero Jacob Anthony Sperati Camila Zapata DID YOU KNOW? Child molesters look like everyone else - They do not look like scary people that anyone should know to avoid. They do live with their families and in our neighborhoods. An important way to assure the safety of children is to know the warning signs of adults who present a risk of harm to children. Some of these signs include: 1. Wan ng to be alone with children. 2. Allowing children to do things their parents would not permit. 3. Being more excited to be with children than with adults. 4. Discouraging others from par cipa ng in ac vi es involving kids. For informa on about the VIRTUS Child Sexual Abuse Preven on programs contact: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or go to Please help Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana give hope to the homeless and hungry in our community. You may donate the following items: non-perishable food items ; travel sized sundries (toothpaste, mouthwash, disinfectant, soap, tissue, etc) ; socks ; blankets ; useable clothing. You may drop your filled Easter brown bags in the parish office during business hours or hand it to an Usher during Mass. Thank you for your giving heart and may God bless you and your family during this glorious Easter season! THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS CARDINAL MCINTYRE FUND FOR CHARITY COLLECTION MAY 2-3: $ YOUR PARISH SUPPORT: MAY Weekly Offering: $ Building Fund: $ We are grateful for your continued support of our parish. May God bless you all!

5 Mother s Day Spiritual Bouquet Novena LIVING Jeane Conner Adriana Macias Marlene Espinoza Sally Rubrico Kathryn M. Winnek Lilian Anaya Martha Contreras Mary Jane Rempola Cindy Lim Aurora Magpantay Aida Fowzi Laura Garnica Julie Shin Meng Mintu Blanca Iniga Albina Gonzalez Amy Chang Maria De Salazar Elida Duarte Honorata Geronimo Chris Sandoval s Mom Pamela, Linda, Vicki Raquel Gonzalez Winnie Panganiban Angelita Holgado Aurora Galicia Noemi Gotico Elsie Celso Rhea Celso Therese Ainslie Grace Terry Jeanine Sheehan Estela Cordova Victoria Ruffo Edith Gonzalez Viviana Brumley Melissa Easley Leah Bravo Rocio Magpantay Angelica Castro Jennifer Arca-San Rowena L. Arca Rebeca Anaya Kimberly Vasquez Jacqueline Uy Julie Nwoke Edith Veloso Pat Holeva Muriel Miller Dr. Beth Polito Nelly Limpo Jay Buenaventura Jena Vasquez Anne M. Flanagan Susan Koo Rosi Noriega Estela Huerta Norma Huerta Andrea Solorzano Mae Tidmore Axilia Ho Gorety Heiger Jessica Figueroa Fe Lucero Baran Carmen Crespo Catalina Lucero Catherine P. Canamar Adadbi Udeze Patricia Odimgbe Angela Kwamina Beverly M. Herman Carms Feinerman Mercy Cruz Caroll Day Aurora Strange Gina Ibarrola Susan Mitry Lita Teyssendier Liseth Brady Nancy Sheehan Dory Ann Lagman Beth Navarro Isidra Relampago Simone Straser Stephani, Joyce, Donnie Lorena Albarran Lesli Salazar Ana Espinoza Lilian Lemus Rosa Melgar Paola Melgar Mayela Albarran Dolly Tidalgo Fran Manion Enid Dodough Vicky Casino Sally Rubrico Julie Soriano Bonnie Moore Sonia Reloj Meryl David Raymonde Bardeaux Fran Holleran Al;cia Salcedo Hortencia Salcedo Gloria Gomez Guadalupe Landeros Lita Bravo Linda Miguel Maria Luisa Magpantay Dolores Magpantay Emma Kline Doris Jimenez Esmeralda Minchaca Maria Baquiax Guadalupe Alvarez Gabrielle Craft Claire Shetz Lucrecia Janke Karen Hall Lupe Bravo Evelia Huerta Layla Gomez Carola Fernandez Simone Straser Estela Martinez Angela Narvas Mercedes Forero Erika Castro de Salgado Vicky Rivas Ana Gladys M. de Colón Nonoya Bolaños Jeanette Perdomo Ana Ruth Delgado DECEASED Antonia Celso Adeline Gom Tranquilina Bermudez Mary Jane Cornwell Mary Jesse Cortes Marie Teresa Comfort Teresa Sano Mariana Albarran Catherine Opene Beatrice Udeze DECEASED Estella E. Domier Wai Ho Gillian Fletcher Gung Lim Kam Louie Mary Whittlinger Ella Neglia Maria Navarro Eva Garcia Irene DuBarry Catherine W. Winnek Gertrude Paez Encarnacion Ruiz Gallardo Consuelo T. Rigodon Deceased members of Paez Family Deasmer Jessie M. Norton Marriet Fitzsimmons Dorothy Mathews Acila D. Aguimod Teresa Pacheco Ester Huerta Consuelo Teodoso Eugenia Villa Crucillo Peach Manion Ana Mercedes Rivas Antonia Colocho