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1 Our Mission: United in Christ through Baptism, our parish is a Catholic community of diverse cultures and experiences. Through worship, service and education, we share the word and celebrate the Sacraments. We welcome and embrace all to join us in the praise & service of God. JANUARY 22, rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor s Message Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [Jesus] said to them, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men (Mt. 4). Church Address: 923 S. LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA MASS SCHEDULES Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5 PM (Vigil) Weekday: 9 AM (Monday-Friday) Wednesday: 6:30 PM Holy Day : 9 AM, 7 PM, 5:30 PM (Vigil) First Friday Adora on: 9:30 AM-1 PM PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM Address: 926 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA Telephone: (323) Fax: (323) parish@cathedralchapel.org ADMINISTRATION Fr. Truc Q. Nguyen, Pastor (ext. 223) Nancy G. Sheehan, Business Manager (ext. 224) Sister Anna Tom, Rel. Ed. Director (ext. 234) Mayela Albarran, Office Assistant (ext. 235) Maria Lim, Office Support (ext. 221) In Residence: Most Rev. Bishop Edward Wm. Clark CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL Elementary School, Grades K-8th 755 S. Cochran Ave., L.A. CA T: (323) ; F: (323) Tina Kipp, Principal Dear Parishioners and Visitors: Welcome to our church on this third Sunday of Ordinary Time. May your time of prayers and celebration of the Holy Eucharist bring solace and peace to your spirit and renew your faith in Jesus Christ. May the beginning of this New Year 2017 bring you joy and blessed health. Whatever troubled you in 2016 may overcome soon of any challenges and bring you peace of heart. May God be now your strength throughout this year Pray for Our Country and the world under the New President, Trump and the Vice President, Pence The beginning of Jesus ministries in the Gospel of Mathew focuses on the theme of repentance and that Reign or the Kingdom of God is here now. Jesus calls Simon and Andrew to be fishers of men. Last Friday, our new 45th President took the oath of office. This is truly a time of great transition of powers and policies in our country. Let us pray for peace and guidance of the Holy Spirit for the many decisions that will take place from immigration to healthcare, from the protecting the environment to promoting world peace. The effects could have major impact in our country as well as the world. Church s Renovation Projects - Seeking for Financial Support from our Parishioners and Donors Kitchen & Laundry Room: During Christmas break, I began the process of renovating the kitchen in the rectory. The ceiling has been repaired for all the cracks and new lighting has been installed. Some of the old nonoperating ovens and stove tops and metal cabinets have been removed. Many of you supported this effort during our Christmas fundraising dinner at Wilshire Country Club. For this I am grateful. Handicap Ramp for Northside parking lot: We have acquired two quotations for this project. We hope to begin this project sometime in February. Thank you for your support and donations with the second collections. We received almost $3, For this I am grateful. Gratitude for Your Prayers on the Anniversary of my Priesthood - January 15, 2000 Last Sunday was the anniversary of my priesthood ordination. I am thankful for all your prayers and well wishes especially those on Facebook and s. I am humbled that God has chosen me to serve Christ and His Church during the last 16 years. I am even more honored to spend the last 10 years of my priesthood ministries at Cathedral Chapel since December of All of you, as parishioners, benefactors, faculty and staff of our school and the church have been instrumental in guiding and inspiring me as a person and a priest. Through God s grace, your prayers and your support have allowed me to discover my gifts in a most unique and authentic way. I am grateful for all including my families and friends both in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and abroad. May God bless you and your family continue strength in faith and blessed health in all your endeavors. May you find God as the center of your faith and the source of your joy and hope. May you share your love generously with your families and friends and with others.

2 LECTORS Learn How to Become a Powerful Proclaimer! The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is offering Lector Ministry Renewal workshops to assist lectors in the important ministry of proclaiming the Word. Veteran lector coach Steve Domier will show you how to rouse the faith of the assembly, inspiring them to discipleship by proclaiming the Word of the Lord with clarity and conviction. Attend one of these 90-minute workshops and learn the "5 Things to Become a Powerful Proclaimer." With personal coaching, you ll improve your public speaking skills, and discover simple tips to deliver the Word in a more effective way. To sign up for one of the workshops below, call the Office for Worship at (213) Steve Domier is a graduate of LMU with a degree in Communication Arts, and has spent his career as a writer, producer and entertainment executive at NBC, Disney and Warner Bros. He teaches "Entertainment Industry Careers" at LMU each spring, and has created the website yourlectorcoach.com to assist all Ministers of the Word. Lector Ministry Renewal Evening Locations: January 24, St. Basil s, L.A. January 31, St. Bernadine, Woodland Hills Parish Hall February 7, Saint Dominic Savio Church, Bellflower February 21, Our Lady of the Assumption, Ventura HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Archdiocese of LA Office for Worship invites all parish staff and volunteers to attend a Hospitality Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to encourage an appreciation of parish hospitality as an important ministry of the church so that people may feel more welcomed to the church. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 St. Bernadette Church, L.A. 10:00am to 12:00nn Speaker: Brett C. Hoover Ph.D. Registration: $10 Optional Lunch: $10 Register online at: With listening, a guest is welcomed as a person, with his history, his heart rich in sentiments and thoughts, so that he might feel truly that he is among family. ~ Pope Francis TOGETHER IN MISSION As of Dec. 31, 2016 Parish Goal: $24,500 Amount Pledged: $19,672 Amount Paid: $19,177 Difference (under goal): $5, Appeal Schedule Announcement Weekend: Feb. 4-5 Commitment Weekend: Feb WEEK OF JAN , 2017 SAINTS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES, MASS INTENTIONS AND PARISH EVENTS SUNDAY, January 22: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 For All Our Parishioners 10:00 Brian Davison 12:00 Cecilia Jones 11:00 Confirmation Class 1:00pm Confession MONDAY, January 23: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope; Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 Brian Davison TUESDAY, January 24: St. Francis of Sales 9:00 Thanksgiving Mass from Alexander Nazar WEDNESDAY, January 25: The Conversation of St. Paul the Apostle 9:00 Ella Neglia; Elsa Castillo; Marco Aldana; For the Birthday Intentions of Anne McLean 3:45p First Communion Classes 6:30p OLPH Novena THURSDAY, January 26: St. Timothy and Titus 9:00 Tranquilina Bermudez FRIDAY, January 27: St. Angela Merici 9:00 Raulalynn Lopez and Dr. Purificacion Perez SATURDAY, January 28: St. Thomas Aquinas; Chinese New Year :30 Marco Aldana 5:00p Helen Cunningham SACRAMENTS Confession: *1:00-1:30pm, Sunday *Confession schedule is subject to change without notice. Thank you. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of month Matrimony: Six months notice required in advanced for marriage preparation. Appointments are available for private Confession, Baptism, Funeral, Quinceañera. Please call to schedule your event. First Communion: 3:45pm, Wednesday Confirmation: 11:00am, Sunday RCIA: 7:00pm, Monday

3 WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH LIBERATION AND REFORM While you might have to reach for an atlas to determine that Isaiah is speaking about Galilee, today's first reading (part of which was read at Christmas) is prophetic of Jesus' future ministry in that province. The light that brings salvation and rejoicing is, ultimately, Christ. Liberation is the theme: liberation from both ignorance ("darkness") and sin (the "yoke"). As Isaiah identifies a place, so Paul describes an attitude: the attitude that develops, even among good people, of equating their own will with the common good. This always brings dissension, and so it has done in Corinth. Paul will not allow this; we are all members of "Christ's party." The gospel is not to divide us. Matthew quotes from Isaiah in today's Gospel, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecies. The theme is "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17). To spread this message, Jesus begins to select disciples, four of whom we meet today: Peter, Andrew, James, and John. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Our readings today speak of the arrival of a great light in the midst of darkness. The Gospel passage from Matthew, quoting from Isaiah, identifies this light as the person of Jesus. God's new day is dawning as Jesus begins his ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing. God's new day also begins as Jesus calls his disciples and forms a community. These disciples begin a journey together, learning how to reflect the light of Christ in their own life and ministry. We know, however, that the first disciples, like the church in Corinth described by Paul, sometimes obscured this light, especially when disagreements drew them to forget their unity in Christ. We are reminded to watch, in our individual lives and in our community life, that we do not hide our light under a bushel, but instead shine light for all to see. A NEW DAWN Darkness is a very common human experience. Have you recently been in pitch darkness? When it is really dark, not only can't you see where to take the next steps, you can't see any activity around you, whether good or bad. This is the kind of darkness Isaiah speaks of in our reading. In this darkness, the people of Israel, and all humanity, can't see how God is working on their behalf. So when Jesus arrives on the scene in our Gospel passage, it is like the first rays of sunlight from the dawn, giving clarity and hope. In Jesus we can begin to see how God is active on behalf of all people, and in fact has been working during the earlier darkness. We can begin to see where to take our next steps, and to learn how to reflect this light to others. (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TEAM O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In His presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place. Psalm 96 (95): 1, 6 May those who are in need of our prayers, place their trust and faith in the comforting presence of the Lord. Please pray for our parishioners: Marie Benedicto, Ron Valmont, Valerie Purchas, Mayela Albarran, Joyce Stapler Please pray for our RCIA Candidates Felipe Leon Hilda Priscilla Godoy Sanchez Kirk Sanchez Sandy Y. Barcelo

4 FOR RENT: CONFIRMATION GROUP Fundraising: 2/5/2017 Make a pledge now! 934 S. DETROIT Church Property Please support the youth in our parish by making a pledge. Funds raised from this Jog-A-Thon will help the group s annual retreat expenses in Big Bear scheduled in April The upper unit of our church duplex is now vacant and undergoing minor improvements and cleaning. This unit was recently renovated; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large dining and living (with balcony) rooms, kitchen equipped with washer/dryer machines, dishwasher & oven, 2-car garage/storage, patio. Call the parish office for details. WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Do you know someone who is facing surgery, or an elderly person or child who is sick? You are encouraged to bring them to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. Through anointing, the grace of the Holy Spirit comforts and strengthens the soul of the sick person. The Mass and Anointing of the Sick are co-hosted by the Cathedral and the Western Association of the Order of Malta in observance of the 2017 World Day of the Sick. Bishop Edward Clark will preside at the Mass and anointing. The Mass is also being held in observance of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Mass is open to everyone, and you do not need to be sick to attend. Many healthy people find it fulfilling to pray alongside the sick. For more information, please contact: Chuck Huebner at CJHuebner@gmail.com or James Low at LPastour@aol.com. Welcome to our parish! We are delighted to have you and welcome you to our humble little parish community in the heart of Los Angeles. If you have recently moved into our community and would like to belong as a registered member of our parishion, please visit our website cathedralchapel.org, or by simply calling the parish office. Welcome and God bless you! CALENDAR LOOKING AHEAD CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 29-February 4 Jan. 29, 10am: School Mass Thursday, February 2 Finance Council Mee ng, 7:00p 2017 LA RE Congress Tuesday, January 31 PLC Mee ng, 6:30p Hope Love Joy Peace Friday, February 3 First Friday, Adora on & Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:30a-1:00p Our Lady of Perpetual Help NOVENA & MASS : Wednesdays, 6:30 PM The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and revitalize us once more. Join us February 23 (Youth Day) & February 24-26, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to attend! The Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. We offer 312 workshops, covering topics of interest from spirituality and personal development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis there is a topic of interest for you. In addition to workshops, participants will enjoy morning praise, evening liturgies and a variety of noontime and evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress experiences. Don t miss out! Register now for this spirit filled and enriching weekend! You may access the book online and register by visiting To obtain a Registration Guidebook contact your religious education office at your parish or call the RECongress information line at (213) to request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook. Safeguard the Children Did You Know? Speak up with concerns about a child s environment Parent and caregiver observations can help protect a child in danger, and you should know when it s important to speak up. Although it may be awkward to approach a parent you do not know, if you have witnessed a scenario where the child is in danger of physical or mental abuse, it is your responsibility to act in that child s best interest. In addition to reporting concerns, think about any practical solutions that can help keep kids safe pending an investigation and solution. For a copy of the VIRTUS article Voicing Concerns About a Child s Environment, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) YOUR PARISH SUPPORT: JAN , 2017 Envelope: $3523 Building Fund: $525 Thank you for your generosity! God bless you all!

5 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 29 February 3, 2017 Cathedral Chapel School: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service Sunday, January 29, 2017: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service In Our Parish 10:00 AM: Mass at Cathedral Chapel Church. All School Families are invited to attend this Mass. 11:30 AM 1:00 PM: Open House at Cathedral Chapel School, Registration begins today! Coffee and Donuts will be available. The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the School Auditorium Monday, January 30, 2017: Community Appreciation Day! Community Service Project: Collect canned food items for Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood Community Service Project: Each grade level will choose an organization/place/group. Interested Continue Ministry Tuesday, January 31, 2017: Student Appreciation Day! Free Dress, No Homework, and an Ice Cream Treat Wednesday, February 1, 2017: National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools Morning Assembly: Ask Alums to share why they appreciate their Catholic Education. Thursday, February 2, 2017: Celebrating Catholic Education With Our Parents 8:00 AM - 12 NOON: Open House at Cathedral Chapel School You are invited to come and see the students in action at CCS! The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the School Auditorium Parent/Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with the students. Please bring your own lunch if you plan to eat with your child today! 12:00-12:30 PM: Parents and/or Grandparents may join students in Gr. K - 4 for lunch 12:30-1:00 PM: Parents and/or Grandparents may join students in Gr. 5-8 for lunch Friday, February 3, 2017: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day! Student Council will provide lunch. Student Council, faculty and staff will eat together. Teachers will ask 2 3 parents to supervise their class during the lunch period. Continue Ministry