MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street, Gardena, CA 90249 Office: (310) 323-0030 After-Hours, Emergencies: (323) 400-4809 (call/text) office@mariareginagardena.net www.mariareginagardena.net Pastor: Rev. Sang Van Tran Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Acton Sunday Mass: Rev. Amaechi Ugwu, S.J. Permanent Deacons: Dn. Matthew Van P. Nguyen Dn. Ramon Nuñez Special Ministry: Jül Marie Hermosísima Receptionist: Manuela Castañeda School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino School Office: (310) 327-9133 Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time October 15, 2017 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. -- Philippians 4:13 Collect Prayer Almighty and merciful God, by whose gift your faithful offer you right and praiseworthy service, grant, we pray, that we may hasten without stumbling to receive the things you have promised. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Roman Missal October is Respect Life Month Only with prayer - prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls - will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life. Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishop October 21-22, 2017 Next Weekend s Second Collection Next weekend, Catholics throughout the world will celebrate and support World Mission Sunday. Always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. Please visit www.propfaith.net/ for more information. God is calling you to greatness. Are you listening? For many are called and few chosen. www.lavocation.org Mass Schedule English: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM Saturday, 5:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Adoration: 1 st Friday each month, 7:00 -- 9:00 PM Spanish: Domingo (Sunday), 12 Noon/Mediodía Viernes Oracion Crecimiento en la Fé, 6:30 PM Hora Santa: Cada Primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 PM Vietnamese: Saturday, 7:00 PM Thursday, 6:30 PM Prayer Group, after morning Mass on Saturday Confessions: Saturday 4:00 PM or anytime by appointment. Baptism, Marriage, Quinceañera: Please call the office. Sick Calls: Please call the office.
Daily Bible Readings Lecturas diarias de la biblia Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions. Pope Francis NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 5: SAVE LIVES AND MAKE HISTORY! Protect mothers and children by joining the largest nationwide pro-life mobilization in history! Learn more! Get involved! Christian LA Archdiocese: 40daysforlife.com The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but, rather, the feeling of being unwanted, uncared for, and deserted by everybody. Mother Teresa Sunday Collections: October 7-8, 2017 Sunday: $6,515 00 Repair & Maintenance (5:30pm): $ 557 00 Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a la Iglesa Maria Regina. HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST, OR ESTATE PLANNING? You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church, 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA, 90249. Thank you for your consideration. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, October 14 7:00am Vocations 5:30pm Maria Luca 7:00pm Phêrô Isave Micae Sunday, October 15 8:00am Leonida Murdock (Birthday-Thanksgiving) 10:00am Rosario Luna 12:00 Noon Panfilo Mora Monday, October 16 7:00am Têrêsa Tôma Đaminh Giuse Maria Ana Tuesday, October 17 7:00am Maria Sen Tađêô Anton Luca Wednesday, October 18 7:00am Tạ ỏn TBD Xin Như ý Thursday, October 19 7:00am Edgardo Fernandez Ofilada 6:30pm Maria Philiphê Micae Friday, October 20 7:00am Các Linh Hồn All Souls Saturday, October 21 7:00am Jose Chiong 5:30pm Các Linh Hồn 7:00pm Maria Các Linh Hồn Say one "Hail Mary" daily for peace in your heart, in your family, and in the world. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Prayers for the Sick Sir Francis O. Chikezie May his soul rest in peace. Karen Hinshilwood Jim Lynch Bulletin Prayer Requests: Please call or email your request to our Parish Office by 7:00 PM Tuesdays: 310-323-0030 office@mariareginagardena.net
Maria Regina School TK* - 8 th Grade Yes we are still accepting registrations! A Catholic education is a smart investment for your child s future. If you are considering a school community for your child that is rich in academics and rooted in faith, please consider calling, visiting, or touring our Catholic school. Office: (310) 327-9133 email: info@mrregina.org Tuition assistance available. Call the school office for details. *TK must be 4 years of age by September 1st. A Catholic Education lasts a lifetime! Why Catholic Schools Matter Catholic Schools are good for children, families, communities, the nation, and the Church. Below are just a few reasons: 1. Catholic schools provide religious and moral formation in a world badly in need of Gospel values. 2. Catholic schools excel in offering high quality, affordable education, particularly to those most in need. 3. Catholic schools are the responsibility of the entire Catholic community. 4. Catholic schools are essential to the health of the Church and our democracy - they nurture the soul of our nation. Every child that isn t born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord. Pope Francis MARIA REGINA CHURCH Church Ministries / Ministerios de la Parroquia Pastoral Council: Fred Purifoy (310) 323-8396 Finance Committee: Eddie Rodriguez (310) 384-6350 Development Committee: Julio Pérez VIRTUS Committee: Jül Marie Hermosísima (310) 323-0030 Liturgy Coordinators: Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Frank Ramos (310) 339-5048 Choir Coordinator: Jül Marie Hermosísima (310) 721-9214 Ushers: Team Sacristy: Assigned Sacristan Altar Servers: Martha Craft Eucharistic Ministers: Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Lectors: Danita Mallett Lisa Marine Communion to the Sick: Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637 Altar Decoration: Fr. Sang & Committee Quinceañera: Manuela Castañeda (310) 323-0030 Weddings - Funerals: Manuela Castañeda (310) 323-0030 Julio Pérez Religious Education: Youth Confirmation: Adoration: Saturdays Maria Nuñez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Tráng Đặng (Vietnamese) Monday Nights (6:30 PM 8:30 PM) David Sevilla (310) 323-0030 1 st Friday each month, 7:00-9:00 PM Grupo de Oracion: Crecimiento en la Fé (310) 323-0030 Viernes 7:00 PM Salon Parroquial Leopoldo Guzman, Cordinador Angel Quevedo, Sub-Cordinador Maria Torres, Sub-Cordinador Guadalupanos: guadalupanos@mariareginagardena.net Folklorico: Rosarios: Hora Santa: folklorico@mariareginagardena.net Martes a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 PM African American Ministry: Aham Nwosu (310) 701-2850 Filipino Ministry: Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944 Sri-Lankan Ministry: Nimali Ameresekere (310) 525-0507 Vietnamese Ministry: Hoang Tan (310) 344-8283 Food for the Hungry If you are in need for food, please come to the parish. Food Pantry Hours: Mondays 9:00 AM to Noon Thank you to the sisters who help every Monday with distributing the food. Please consider donating to the food pantry to help our community. Are you able to help? Altar Servers, Lectors, and Ushers Needed! Please call the parish office to volunteer! Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God's goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love. --St. Paul of the Cross
PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Good and gracious God, we thank you for the gift of families. We are grateful for all of the joy and love that they bring into our lives, and we ask that you provide special protection for all families, particularly those who face hardships as they move in search of a better life. Show mercy to those who travel in danger, and lead them to a place of safety and peace. Comfort those who are alone and afraid because their families have been torn apart by violence and injustice. As we reflect upon the difficult journey that the Holy Family faced as refugees in Egypt, help us to remember the suffering of all migrant families. Through the intercession of Mary our Mother, and St. Joseph the Worker, her spouse, we pray that all migrants may be reunited with their loved ones and find the meaningful work they seek. Open our hearts so that we may provide hospitality for all who come in search of refuge. Give us the courage to welcome every stranger as Christ in our midst. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. TOGETHER IN MISSION 2017 Maria Regina Parish Parish Goal: $34,600 Amount Pledged: $35,150 101.6% Amount Paid: $32,560 94.4% Thank you to the 311+ families who have pledged and paid their pledges in full. We still need $1,950 in payments just to meet our goal of $34,600. There are 21 families who have pledged with balances ranging from $15 to $300. 13 families: $1,800 unpaid pledges 8 families: $ 700 owe balances If you have made a pledge and still owe, please send in your payment. Information as of October 3, 2017 ORACIÓN POR LAS FAMILIAS INMIGRANTES United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Dios bueno y misericordioso, te agradecemos por el don de las familias. Te damos gracias por toda la alegría y el amor que ellas traen a nuestra vida, y te pedimos que a todas las familias les des una protección especial, particularmente, a las que pasan privaciones cuando se trasladan en busca de una vida mejor. Muéstrales tu compasión a aquellos que viajan en medio de peligros y llévalos a un lugar seguro y tranquilo. Consuela a los que se encuentran solos y temerosos porque sus familias fueron separadas a causa de la violencia y de la injusticia. Mientras que reflexionamos sobre el difícil trayecto que la Sagrada Familia vivió como refugiados en Egipto, ayúdanos a recordar el sufrimiento de todas las familia inmigrantes. Por la intercesión de María, nuestra Madre y de San José Obrero, su esposo, oramos para que todos los inmigrantes puedan reunirse con sus seres queridos y encontrar el trabajo productivo que ellos buscan. Abre nuestro corazón para que podamos ofrecer hospitalidad a todos los que buscan un refugio. Danos el valor para recibir con agrado a toda persona foránea como si fuera Cristo entre nosotros. Te lo pedimos por Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo, en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. Volunteer: The Happiness Effect In addition to helping with worthwhile causes and the community, volunteering can help to reduce stress and depression along with providing a sense of purpose while being plugged into life. Volunteering is great for all ages and abilities as individuals, families, church, and school groups. Giving can be a one-time simple event or even a longer commitment. The net gain for the you, as the volunteer, is an improvement in your health and happiness. Give back to your community! For volunteer ideas, check out these 30+ agencies from our Los Angeles Archdiocese: la-archdiocese.org/org/oljp/pages/volunteer-service.aspx