With Burning Hearts, We Proclaim the Good News St. John Eudes PARISH OFFICE 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday 818-341-3680 & Fax 818-882-4326 www.sjeparish.net Msgr. Emigdio Herrera, Administrator eherrera@sjeparish.net Sr. M. Karen Collier, SSL, Pastoral Associate kcollier@sjeparish.net Deacon Sargon & Jeannie Younan syounan@sjeparish.net - 818-341-3680 Barbara Danowitz - School Principal Principal@school.stjohneudes.org - 818-341-1454 Gina Ibarra - Business Manager gibarra@sjeparish.net - ext. 102 Isela Mora - Parish Secretary Imora@sjeparish.net - ext. 101 Mary Ellen Pike Gift Shop Manager m.e.pike@att.net - ext. 157 SCHOOL OFFICE 9925 Mason Ave., Chatsworth CA 91311 818-341-1454 & Fax 818-341-3093 www.sjeschool.net LITURGIES English Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Español - Domingo 2:15 p.m. Daily Mass in English Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m. Holy Days: Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Family Mass, 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. English 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Civic Holidays 9:00 a.m. only, no 6:30 or 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Hours Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. in Chapel Confessions Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment
Page 2 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2019 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD In our celebration of the Epiphany, two interwoven themes are present in the readings today. God is beginning something new, and God gathers all of humanity to participate. For Isaiah, God s bright light, manifested in the people of Israel, attracts and summons people from many nations to Jerusalem. In the letter to the Ephesians, God s grace makes the Gentiles co-heirs and co-partners in the gospel. Matthew tells the story of the fulfillment of God s promises to Israel through the birth of Jesus, and simultaneously leading foreigners to share in these same promises. With the birth of Jesus, God chose a particular people, in a particular time and place, to enter most directly into the human story. Today s readings teach that God did this in order to gather all people, all cultures, into unity with God. Like the magi, we are drawn into a journey toward God, becoming co-partners in God s work. JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION Tradition, poetry, and literature have long reflected upon the story of the magi. The journey of the magi indeed resonates with journeys in our own lives. The journey is a search for a king, for what or who is of primary importance in life. The seekers lose direction and encounter obstacles and dangers. Searching for a king, the magi first come upon a false king, Herod. The reappearance of the star shows them the true path and leads to the true king. For Matthew, the journey culminates in the magi s worship of Jesus. They discover a king not clothed in grandeur, but wrapped in humility and simplicity. They begin to re-imagine what true royal power really is. Transformed by the journey, they embrace the humble king, Jesus. INSIDERS AND OUTSIDERS An epiphany is a manifestation, a revelation of what was hidden, and often a challenge to change. For Matthew s community, the story of the magi challenged these new Christians, from both Jewish and Gentile origin. The insiders, those rooted in the Jewish scriptures and traditions, might be uncomfortable with the magi, and with God working within Gentile culture to draw them toward God. The outsiders, the Gentiles, would rejoice that God calls them from within their own roots. But they knew that they too were called to their own journey of transformation. Who are insiders and outsiders today? Some might see strangers as threats to accustomed ways of honoring and serving God. Others might believe that they themselves are too distant, concluding that they cannot be accepted in Christian community, and perhaps tune out God s activity in their lives. Still others might think that belief in Christ serves as another dividing line between people, preventing them from seeing all persons as God s children. The story of the Epiphany reminds us that classifying insiders and outsiders is an illusion, a falsehood arising from a separation from God. When we are united with God, we can only see others as sisters and brothers. Please pray for the following priests this week: Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Rev. Nnamdiogo Jude Ebem, C.M.F., Comunidad Claretiana del Tepayec, Los Angeles Rev. Antonio Fiorenzo, R.C.J., St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Van Nuys Rev. Peter Liuzzi, O.Carm., Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center, Sun Valley Bro. Joseph Iarrobino, O.S.B., St. Andrew s Abbey & Retirement Center, Valyermo Rev. John Curran, O.M.I., St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, San Fernando Rev. Vito DiMarzio, R.C.J., St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Van Nuys Rev. Santiago Martin Rodriguez, F.M., Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Rev. Antonio Cacciapuoti, St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, La Canada Flintridge Rev. Augustin Carter, O.Carm., Crespi Carmelite Community, Encino Jan 10 Rev. Stephen Cooley, O.Carm., Crespi Carmelite Community, Encino Jan 11 Rev. Anthony Gerald Scannell, O.F.M., Cap. St. Francis High School, La Canada Flintridge Jan 12 Rev. Sylvan Schiavo, C.S.J., St. Junipero Serra Catholic Church, Lancaster For Schedule of Baptism Seminars and Baptisms, please contact the Parish Office at:(818) 341-3680 or email: secretary@sjeparish.net For those baptizing at another parish and taking the Baptism Seminar here, the fee is $25 per couple No Baptism Seminars in December No Hospitality today, Happy New Year! Nellie Newman, Phil McManama & Olivia Kelly S.H. Ministry
Page 3 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2019 RCIA Br. David K. Betz, S.M. ext. 105 Msgr. Emigdio Herrera, ext. 116 Administrator eherrera@sjeparish.net Sr. M. Karen Collier, SSL ext. 103 Pastoral Associate kcollier@sjeparish.net Gina Ibarra Business Manager, ext. 102 Barbara School Principal Principal@school.stjohneudes.org Edgar Contreras Coordinator of Youth Ministry ext. 121 as@ e Br. David K. Betz, S.M. RCIA Coordinator ext. 105 Nancy Sayward Children s Ministry Coordinator ext. 117 e Jose Schnaider Spanish Ministry a e a Dana e Music Director, Fred Perez Finance Council Chairperson Jenny Crandall School Board Chairperson jcrandall711@gmail.com Isela Mora, Parish Secretary, ext. 101 imora@sjeparish.net Virginia Daniels, Receptionist, ext. 100 vdaniels@sjeparish.net Celia Estrada, Bookkeeper, ext. 152 cestrada@sjeparish.net Marta Garcia, Ministry Admin. Asst. ext. 110 mgarcia@sjeparish.net Michelle Bevilacqua, Bulletin, ext. 120 mbevilacqua@sjeparish.net Helio Martinez, Maintenance Marina Martinez Lourdes Torres, Cook, ext.119 e ADULT FAITH FORMATION, EVANGELIZATION & COMPASSION Mary Ann Prager - Director maprager@sjeparish.net, ext.104 Sandwich Sunday Nellie Newman Foot Care Ministry - Kathy Putnam putnamwh@yahoo.com Bereavement Dan & Agnes Young 818-368-5208 Bereavement Spanish - Bereavement Support - John Chady 818-341-0761 Oasis 213-251-3572 Respect Life 818-341-3680 Blood Drive - Mary Melton 818-346-0927 Saint Vincent de Paul - SVDP Help Line: 818-993-1668 SVDP Home Pick-up: 800-974-3571 Divorced & Widow/er Support - Kathy Tickner 818-349-9335 Alcoholics Anonymous - Maria Czech 818-631-2029 Al-Anon 818-760-7122 Retrouvaille - Rosa & Martin Baeza 818-201-9330. LITURGY COMMISSION Liturgy Director - Deacon Sargon Younan, 818-341-3680 syounan@sjeparish.net Marty Bowden Special Events Coordinator mbowden@sjeparish.net x 106 Spanish Liturgy Coordinator: Ramón Flores 805-907-9909 rflores@sjeparish.net Media Ministry - Deacon Sargon Younan Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Chris Ranieri 626-497-5127 Lectors Sylvia Kongelbeck skongelbeck@earthlink.net 818-882-9131 Altar Servers - (Training) Phil Moore pmoorect@netscape.net (Schedule) Shy Suttles 818-624-4749 shy@suttlesplumbing.com Sacristans - Josie Gomes syounan@sjeparish.net Ushers - Bob Smiley 818-701-5585 Music Ministry Dana Howell dhowell@school.stjohneudes.org Gabor Lukin, Organist Matthew Park - Contemporary Choir Carlos Perez-Carrillo - Spanish Choir Liturgical Environment Karen Fredrickson painterofangels7@aol.com Marriage Prep Coordinator- Ricca Francis 818-585-7791 rfrancis@sjeparish.net COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Edgar Contreras ext. 121 CHILDREN S MINISTRY Children s Ministry Coordinator Nancy Sayward, ext. 117 Children s Liturgy - Children s Drama - Irene Castaneda irene.sweetmusic@yahoo.com Girl Scouts - Shy Suttles 818-624-4749 shy@suttlesplumbing.com Gabi Breard 818-832-0407 BreardClan@aol.com EDGE Gail McKenzie gailpmckenzie@sbcglobal.net Cub Scouts Pack 466 Cub Master Will Levesque 818-488-4230 bettina.will@sbcglobal.net Ulises Garcia 818-339-1674 ujgarcia@gmail.com Swim Team Miguel Fernandez -818-346-7820 Manager@sjeswimteam.net FILIPINO COORDINATING COUNCIL Mia Macalino 818-517-4300 FACILITIES COMMITTEE - SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Men s Council - Joe Ramirez 818-694-1234 Gift Shop - ext. 157 Mary Ellen Pike 949-375-1239 SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES Forever Grateful Prayer Group - Jazzy Yuhico, 818-625-3386, jazzy@yuhico.com Junior Legion of Mary - Legion of Mary - William Vellone 818-341-1558 Maria Greer Teddy Haftl 818-449-3961 Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Josie Gomes 818-341-8473 Tercian Lay Carmelite Community Maria 818-280-3944; mariasulat@aol.com Rosary for Life Terri Tanis 818-886-1318
Please join us! We CAN make a difference in an HOUR! On the Third Sunday January 20 Where: Grill Hall Time: 12:30pm - Set up tables and organize food stuffs 1:45pm - Make sack lunches All are welcome!! Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED items of the following: Last Name Initial: A thru F: FRUIT JUICE BOXED G thru L: FRESH FRUIT APPLES OR ORANGES M thru R: COOKIES (loosely packaged) S thru Z: WHOLE WHEAT BREAD OR TURKEY BOLOGNA LAPD Neighborhood Watch meeting Thursday, January 24th in Grill Hall 7pm start time TOPIC/GUEST SPEAKERS: Sex Crimes Presented by: LAPD Devonshire Detectives Alfonso Arguelles and Detective Ruben Arellano. Our LAPD Devonshire Senior Lead Officer, Danny Del Valle, will be running the meeting and covering up to date crime information for the area. Note to parishioners: If you want to be added to our eblast list, please email georgia17a23@gmail.com who is our civilian LAPD Neighborhood Watch Volunteer Chairperson coordinator. God Bless!! Any questions, call Nellie Newman 818-968-0241 1st Year Confirmation program January 26, 5:00pm Youth Group Mass Grill Hall January 27, 4:00pm Spiritual Program, Sponsors Invited 2nd Year Confirmation program January 13, 4:00pm Grill Hall January 14, 7:00pm Parent Meeting, In Church Retreat/Confirmation Details Announced January 26, 5:00pm Youth Group Mass Grill Hall January 27, 4:00pm Spiritual Program, Sponsors Invited For more information call Edgar Contreras at 818-341-3680 and ask for ext. 121. 7 St. John Eudes families and 30 youth from School on Wheels will be receiving gifts this Holiday season from St. John Eudes Church Youth Ministry.
Page 5 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2019 If you shop on Amazon, please shop on Amazon Smile via www.smile.amazon.com and select St. John Eudes Catholic School as your charity of choice. We receive 0.5% of every purchase made through Amazon Smile. Christmas Break is December 21-January 4. Classes resume on Monday, January 7, 2019. SAVE THE DATE: ST. JOHN EUDES SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm January 2019 Meeting Invitation The purpose of the St. John Eudes Men s Council is to provide service to the church and fellowship among its members. Our first meeting of the New Year will be held on Wednesday January 9 at 6:30 pm. The meeting venue is to be determined. The meeting date and time have been changed on a trial basis in order to possibly increase attendance. 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. Come join us! Visit our website at: www.sjeparish.net/ menscouncil.html Events in January: Religious Education Classes Starts Sunday, January 6 th, 2019 Children s Mass on Sunday, January 20 th @ 9:00am Mass
Page 6 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2019 Schedule of Events: Saturday, January 12th From 10:00am to 3:00pm In Grill Hall 10:00am - Procession 10:30am - 9th Day Novena 11:00am - Mass 12:30-3:00pm - Celebration IMPORTANT DATES AT ST. JOHN EUDES Virtus Certification: Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios Spanish Session Friday, January 25 th, 2019 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Grill Hall, room C Virtus Certification: Protecting God s Children s English Session SJE Men s Council & The Filipino Ministry Present Wednesday, January 30 th, 2019 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Grill Hall, room C For more information call the parish office, (818)341-3680 ext. 110 Friday, January 11th 6:30 pm 9:30 pm TEXAS HOLD-EM $40 Buy in, $20 Re-buys BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT $20 Buy in PIZZA, SNACKS, REFRESMENTS Grill Hall, A/B ROOM Contacts: Paul LaBella Ulrik Singontiko Cell# 818 683-3011 818 406-1693 Email: Labella.paul@gmail.com ucf@pacbell.net A Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults I have called you; you are mine, Isaiah 43:1 Are you feeling called to deeper faith? Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Have you been baptized but not yet received Confirmation and Holy Communion? RCIA encourages a change of heart and transformation of spirit while deepening our understanding of God. The journey begins with Inquiry, which meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in Grill Hall Rm G. If Interested: Contact Br. David at 341-3680, ext 105 or dbetz@sjeparish.net Tuesday RCIA will not be meeting until January 8th There will be no dismissal at Mass until January 6th
Page 7 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2019 ATTENTION MEN: Annual Men's Retreat, February 1-3, 2019, "Finding Our Way DATES: Jan. 9, 2019 to Feb. 13, 2019 PLACE: Room AB, Grill Hall TIME: 9:15 to 11:30 AM (Wed. mornings) If you think the Church of the twenty-first century has multiple serious problems, dip into the two letters of Paul and come out dripping with conflicts and controversies galore. The Corinth community was characterized by rivalry, obsession with status and superior wisdom, disregard for the less spiritually gifted and poor, sexual immorality, assertiveness regarding individual rights, and a disdainful attitude toward Paul. That s the bad news. But the Good news is that we learn what contributes to inauthentic Christian living today and what promotes our own continued transformation in light of the Gospel. At first, Christians were called "followers of the Way" to witness to a new way of life and a new way of being in the world. We are made for these times and challenged to be Ambassadors of Christ Jesus. This is not for the weak hearted but for those who desire to make a difference in the world. FOR SEVENTY FIVE YEARS, the beauty of Malibu AND SERRA RETREAT HAVE provided the perfect setting to pause awhile, recognize our true calling on earth and be encouraged by other travelers on the Way. WHERE ARE YOU ON THE WAY? For reservation applications: call Serra Retreat at 310-456-6631 or email: serraretreat.com. The Retreat starts in the evening on Friday after dinner and ends on Sunday with lunch. Call or e-mail: Cristina Kaloustian at: mcristinak@yahoo.com Phone: (818) 993-1900 Roy/Adele Vargas at: roynadelevargas@gmail.com Phone: (805) 744-1004 A good way to start the New Year it to come to the Christian Meditation meeting and spend some time in silence with God. When: Sat. January 19 1:30-2:30 pm Where: Room 104 in the Narthex of the Church Any questions: call Gloria @ 818 585-6772 Website: wccm. org The Bereavement Support Ministry Is beginning a new 8-week session starting on Saturdays, at 9:00am. The first session begins on January 12th and is held in the Bride s Room in the narthex of the church. All are welcome. Bereavement Support provides a compassionate environment to share your grief and work towards healing. Please contact either facilitator: John Chady: 818-341-0761 or Leila Iler: 818-341-2102
Page 8 Con Corazones Ardientes Proclamamos la Buena Nueva 6 de enero 2019 Invitar a adultos no bautizados a convertirse en miembros de la iglesia católica. Re-integrar a adultos bautizados en la fe católica que no han sido catequizados o se han alejado de la fe. Integrar a la iglesia católica a personas bautizadas en otras comunidades cristianas. Invitar a esos tres grupos de personas a vivir un Itinerario espiritual que les ayude a madurar en su fe. Sonia Galán 818-585-9320 QUE CREEMOS LOS CATOLICOS SOBRE LA CREACION, LOS SANTOS, LA VIRGEN MARIA, ETC? QUE DICE LA IGLESIA CATOLICA SOBRE LA CON- CIENCIA? QUE ES PECADO MORTAL Y VENIAL? SEMILLA DEL REINO ES UNA OPORTUNIDAD PARA: CONOCER TU RELIGION. CONOCER TU FE COMO ADULTO. APRENDER MÁS DE TU IGLESIA CATOLICA. ESPECIALMANTETE PARA TODAS LA PERSONAS MAYORES DE 18 ANOS QUE LE FALTE YA SEA LA PRIMERA COMUNION O LA CONFIRMACION, ESTE ES EL PROGRAMA PARA TI! NO PIERDAS ESTA OPORTUNIDAD! VEN ABRE TU CORAZON Y PLANTA LA SEMILLA DEJALA CRECER PARA EL REINO DE DIOS. LAS CLASES COMIENZAN EL VIERNES 11 DE ENERO DE 2019. HORA: 7:00 PM LUGAR: SALON A Y B Para más información comunícate con: Yanira Marroquín (818) 626-0890 Nota: Traer biblia, lápiz y cuaderno. Coordinador: Msgr. Emigdio Herrera, 818-341-3680 Mesa Coordinadora: Jose Schnaider (818) 469-9040 Lectores: Claudia Corbera 323-251-1171 Ministros de la Comunión: Nelson & Leticia Jiménez 818-718-8762 Ujieres: Juan Godoy 818-749-4541 Ana Zacarías 818-489-2466 Monaguillos: Ana Mirna Rivas 818-582-0910 Coord. de Coros: Carlos Pérez 818-741-5172 Catecismo: Nancy Sayward 818-341-3680, ext. 117 Grupo de Oración: Jose Soto 818-724-1335 Semilla del Reino: Yanira Marroquin 818-626-0890 Coord. de Liturgia: Ramón Flores 805-907-9909 Coord. de Bautismos: Gustavo & Gaby Camberos 818-235-3292 Comunidad San Pablo: Jorge Carbajal Retrouvaille: Martin & Rosa Baeza 818-996-0821 RICA: Sonia Galán 818-585-9320 Visita a enfermos: Luisa Parada 818-633-9368 19 DE ENERO 2018 Saliendo de la Placita Olvera hacia el Parque Histórico de Los Angeles Música Conferencistas Voluntariado Comida Regístrate ONELIFELA.ORG Para las fechas de Bautismos y clases pre-bautismales por favor contactar la oficina parroquial al 818-341-3680 x 101 o Secretary@sjeparish.net Si necesitan tomar la clase para bautizar en otra parroquia el costo es de $25 por pareja.
Page 9 With Burning Hearts We Proclaim the Good News January 6, 2018 Celebrating our 6 th Christmas! (818)341-3680 ext. 157 cell (949)375-1239 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 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. Christmas items are now on display - Advent wreaths, candles & garland Ornaments, Nativity sets, Greeting cards and lots more. Stop by for a free Christmas Holy Card. New Year s Resolution: Become a mandatory reporter... Even if the legal requirements for mandatory reporting may not cover your specific position, as Catholics, we are called to protect the vulnerable at all times, and that may mean reporting on inappropriate behavior that puts a child at risk. The only way we can prevent abuse is to learn the signs and take ownership for the safety of children in our communities. To read more from the VIRTUS article Make a New Year s Resolution to Become a Mandatory Reporter, visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/ org/protecting/pages/virtus- Current-Online-Articles.aspx. Evangelization Young People That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. Sun: Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12 Mon: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6 Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tues: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:1-4, 7-8 Mk 6:34-44 Wed: 1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13 Mk 6:45-52 Thurs: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4 Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17 Lk 4:14-22a Fri: 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-15, 19-20 Lk 5:12-16 Sat: 1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b Jn 3:22-30 Jan 6 - The Epiphany of the Lord National Migration Week 5:30pm Porfirio Hernandez Leonora Santiago 7:30am Christopher Lopez - SI 9:00am Dirk Haraburd 11:00am People of the Parish 12:45pm Judith Dionisio Lupita Rodriguez - Birthday 2:15pm Juan Antonio Cueva Romero 5:30pm Ricky Zamora - SI Mon. 1/7 - St. Raymond of Penyafort 6:30am Jorje Suaste 8:15am Nora Goldburger Virginia & Bob Delzer - SI Margaret & Jacob Kim - SI Tues. 1/8 6:30am Manuel Galan - Healing 8:15am Antonio Cruz - Birthday Wed. 1/9 6:30am Joyce Chiang Jesusa Gemana 8:15am Judith Dionisio Jesusa Gemana Thurs. 1/10-6:30am Carlos Alberto Garcia Romero-SI 8:15am Ed Zulueta Fri. 1/11-6:30am Christopher Lopez - SI 8:15am Judith Dionisio Margaret & Jacob Kim - SI Sat. 1/12-8:15am Michael Bevilacqua Judith Salvador Dionisio