Reflection Corner - Saint Anthony Catholic Church in El Segundo

APRIL 12, 2015
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Reflection Corner
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is the day declared by Pope St
John Paul II to commemorate the promises made by our Lord
Jesus Christ to the Saint of the Divine Mercy, Sister Faustina in
the 1930’s. The Lord promised the Saint that he would bestow
his Divine Mercy to any sinner who totally repents from his or
her sins; no matter how grave the sin and our Lord would not
refuse any soul that seeks his mercy. The Lord told Sister
Faustina that the one vessel through which this Divine Mercy is
drawn is trust. “The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of
one vessel only, and that is – trust. The more a soul trusts, the
more it will receive. Souls that trust boundlessly are a great comfort to Me, because I pour all the treasures of My graces into
them. I rejoice that they ask for much, because it is My desire to
give much, very much. On the other hand, I am sad when souls
ask for little, when they narrow their hearts” (Diary 1578).
The promise which our Lord made to St Faustina confirms the
statement which the Lord made to Thomas in the gospel of John,
“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” The
challenge of our Lord to Thomas and the promise of Divine
Mercy drawn by the vessel of trust which the Lord made to St
Faustina is our own challenge today. On the evening of the first
day of the week, the disciples, for fear of the Jews, had gathered
together in a locked room, Jesus came and stood among them and
said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Thomas called Didymus (the twin)
was not there, and because he was not there, he could not believe
what the other disciples told him about Jesus. He doubted because of his lack of trust (skepticism) on the power of the resurrection. But his presence a week later when Jesus came again
among them changed his doubting spirit and lack of trust into a
great faith that led to his martyrdom during the later years.
There are so many Catholics who are so uncommitted to their
faith by refusing to be attending regular, Sunday Masses. Without prejudice to the reasons of ill health, bereavement, or service
call to save the dying, the reason why many of these our brothers
and sisters refuse to attend Masses on Sundays can be due to
doubt or crisis of faith which is rooted in lack of trust in God’s
providence. They are in search for the meaning of life, but they
doubt whether the answer to these existential questions can be
found within the four walls of the Church. For this reason they
are more disposed to spend time in social action, in work, and in
intellectual pursuit rather than in Church worship.
Thomas in the gospel of today found himself in such situation
because when Christ died, his disciples including Thomas
thought that Christ who was their hope had gone, therefore all
hope for them was lost. Some of them decided to go back to
their former business. But Christ’s appearances to them after the
resurrection strengthened their faith, trust and hope in God.
Every Christian nay Catholic carries within himself or herself,
the death of the Lord. The outward manifestations of these
wounds in the bodies of some of the saints like, Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio who carried the stigmata shows how the wounds
of Christ still make a claim on us today. Our daily lives should
be the clearest manifestation of the cross and resurrection of
Christ. For many of us, it is precisely when we are wounded
most deeply by life that our doubts in the presence of God can
be greatest. Thomas recognized the Lord by his wounds, every
true follower of Christ should be recognized by the wounds of
Christ in his or her life which may be spiritual hurts, unreturned
love, and bitter disappointment.
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Mass Times
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am
Tuesday & Thursday
12:10 pm
Saturday
8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am,10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday (Spanish)
12 Noon
Monday - Thursday
Parish Center Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
By appointment only
Confessions
Latin Mass
Second & Fifth Sunday of the month
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
1:30pm
Saturday
8:30 am & 3:30 pm
or by appointment
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St. Anthony
April 12, 2015
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 12, 2015
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Who indeed is the victor over the
world but the one who believes
that Jesus is the Son of God?
- 1 John 5:5
Sunday, April 12th - Divine Mercy Sunday
Religious Education Classes
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
2:45pm Divine Mercy Procession
3:00 pm Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Holy Hour - Adoration
4:00 pm Benediction
News from the Knights of Columbus
Fundraising for Rancho San Antonio
Monday, April 13th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
7:00 pm Bible Study
Your Knights of Columbus Council #4567
will be selling raffle tickets after all the Masses next
weekend of April 18th and 19th as the annual fundraiser
for the Rancho San Antonio Boy’s Home in Chatsworth,
CA. Tickets are only $2 each and you do not need to
be present at the drawing to win.
Rancho San Antonio is run by the Brothers of the Holy
Cross and has an excellent track record of service to
the youth in the Archdiocese.
Tuesday, April 14th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass - Church
7:00 pm Adult Confirmation - Parish Center
7:00 pm Lectio Divina - Parish Center
7:15 pm Legion of Mary - School
Confirmation
Sunday, April 26th
at the 5:00 pm
Mass, our Regional
Bishop, Oscar Solis will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We welcome him and pray for our candidates who will
be confirmed. We will have 18 young people and 6
adults receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on this
day.
Most of the front half of the church will be reserved for
our Confirmandi and their sponsors, so if you are planning to attend this mass please arrive early for parking
and seating.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Wednesday, April 15th
Parish Office & Adoration Chapel Open
6:00 pm Zumba -Hall
Thursday, April 16th
Parish Center and Adoration Chapel Open
12:10 pm Mid-Day Mass - Church
6:30 pm Holy Hour for Priests - Church
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal - Parish Center
Friday, April 17th
Adoration Chapel & Parish Center Closed
Saturday, April 18th
Confessions after the morning Mass and at 3:30 pm
10:30 am Lectio Divina - Parish Center
First Holy Communion Picture Day
First Holy Communion Retreat
Saturday April 25th - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
St. Anthony Church
215 Lomita St., El Segundo CA 90245
(310) 322-4392
Fax: (310) 322-0797
www.stanthonyes.com
Visit us on Facebook
Safeguarding the Children: Joan Viena (213) 637-7227
Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650
Archdiocesan Vocation Director: Rev. Stephen Davoren (213) 637-7755
Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria
Assisting Priest: Rev. Felix C. Unichi
(ext. 441)
School: Georgiana Curcio, Principal
(310) 322-4218 (ext. 111)
(ext 211)
Preschool: Rose Aguayo, Director
(ext. 329)
Business Manager : Abner Espanola
(ext. 442)
Secretary: Elizabeth Swenson
(ext. 440)
Office Assistant:
Mary Baum
(ext. 440)
Maintenance: George Cadena
(ext. 440)
Director of Religious Education:
Mr. Timothy K. Rodrick, O.P.
(ext. 444)
Youth Minister:
Pastoral Council Chairperson: Ricky Labayen
Finance Council Chairperson: David Bohline
(310) 416-1477
School Council Chairperson: Felipe Gutierrez
(310) 322-4218
Divine Mercy Sunday
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St. Anthony Church
Mission Statement:
We the St. Anthony community, blessed with diversity
in culture and traditions, unite ourselves to the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We commit
ourselves to live out the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ through prayer, service, and actions.
On Going CASE Collection
CASE (Community Alliance to Support and Empower) serves the need
of those in need within our community. The CASE’s food pantry is in
need: canned meat foods, canned
chili, tuna, spaghetti sauce, diced
tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato
paste, cooking oil, pasta, canned fruits, snacks, peanut
butter, jam, juices, pop tarts, cheerios, cornflakes, jello,
paper goods, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, toothpaste, soap, tissues/Kleenex, and cleaning supplies,
liquid dishwashing, laundry detergent, shampoo & conditioner, etc.
Thank you again on behalf of all the families who benefit from this collection.
ST. ANTHONY MEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT
Therefore thus says the
Lord, “Behold, I am the one
who has laid as a foundation… a stone, a tested
stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation:
“Whoever believes will not
be in haste.”
Isaiah 28:16
Men’s cornerstone weekend is a simple gathering of
Ordinary Men sharing their faith and life experience.
The 3rd annual St. Anthony Men’s Cornerstone Retreat
is Friday, May 15th 6pm to Saturday evening May 16th
here at our Parish.
The program is presented BY the men of our parish
who have experienced the retreat, FOR the men of our
parish. If you ask a Cornerstone Brother, he will tell you
the experience has enhanced his life in many ways. He
is a better husband and father to his family, he is a better friend, he is more grounded in his work, and most
importantly, he has discovered new dimensions in his
relationship with God.
To register, pick up a brochure in the vestibule or Parish
Center, or register on our Parish website at
www.stanthonyes.com/cornerstone. Space is limited so
please register soon if you are inspired to join us.
You may also call Noel Vinzon at 949-375-9340 or
email [email protected] if you have
any questions.
SATURDAY April 11
8::00 am
Kay Cunningham (PI)
7:00 pm
For all Parishioners
SUNDAY
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
April 12
Respect for all Life & Reparation for
Abortion
In Thanksgiving to God
Ana Rossini & Mayra Valdivia (PI)
Martha Espinoza (PI)
MONDAY
8:00 am
April 13
In Thanksgiving to God
TUESDAY
12:10 pm
April 14
Benjamin Perez (PI)
WEDNESDAY April 15
8:00 am
All Souls in Purgatory
THURSDAY April 16
12:10 pm
Jocelyn Perez (PI)
FRIDAY
8:00 am
April 17
Edward & Elizabeth Leiva (PI)
SATURDAY April 18
8:00 am
Gabriela B. Garber (D)
5:00 pm
Margaret Kidwell (PI)
Please Pray
Sr. Aurora, Marggie Ayala, Soledad Barba, Sue Barrett,
Rosalinda Banzon, Tom Blum, Ellen Brandlin, Shirley
Caldwell, Teresa Calderon, Teresita Clemente, David
Dec, Dylan and Dorothy Doukakis, Juan Antonio & Alejandro Duran, Howard & Cora Fausto, Rose Garcia,
Gerry Geppert, Joe & Don Guzman, Townsend Hale,
Margaret Hoff, Dorothy Hoover, George Kezele,
Michalina Kubek, Patricia Lamay, Ed Lewis, Alice Lipinski, Ken Lockwood, Majella McIntyre, Cecil McAllister,
Kay McGuire, Pauline McKinley, Michelle McManus,
Grace Mercado, Shirley Merrill, Colleen O’Ryan, Pamela Polizzotto, Josefina Rigalva, Ryan Ramirez, Baby
Rose, Juan Sanchez, John Snyder, Anne Schuman,
Maralyn Swenson, Mary Stanford, Keith Storm, Janina
Tyborowska, Eva Lily Valdez, Elena Victoria, Rony Vitus, Elizabeth Webster, Christopher Wheeler, Pennye
Wilder, Nik Woods.
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St. Anthony
Capital Campaign - “Renovation Fund”
Our beloved Church is in need of renovations
(improved the bathrooms, vestibule area, baptismal
fountain, etc). An account has been established to
raise funds toward renovating our church. Your financial support is greatly needed it to assure the success
of this campaign. We do ask you to reflect on how
much God has given you and prayerfully respond with
great love and generosity.
If you write a check, please include in the memo
“Renovation Fund”. May God continue to bless you
and your family abundantly.
Monthly Financial Report
St. Anthony Church is committed to financial transparency as part of our effort to be careful stewards of the
resources provided by our generous parishioners.
Below is our February 2015 Financial Report.
February 2015 Income:
Collections
Sun/Sat Collections
$ 29,653
Online Giving
$ 2,632
Sacraments
Fundraising
Property Rental
Restricted (Rel Ed /Confrm/Scrip)
Total Income
February 2015 Expenses:
Operating
Archdiocese Assessment
Insurance
Utilities
Rectory Expense
Church Supplies/Etc
Salaries/Benefits
Salaries
Health Insurance
Other Expenses
Total Expenses
Net Income/(Loss)
Parish Enhancements
Collections
Expenses
Net Income (Loss)
Total Net Income (Loss)
$ 32,285
$ 1,475
$
$
800
$
350
$ 34,910
$22,120
$ 4,156
$ 2,964
$ 2,550
$ 1,689
$ 10,761
$ 23,727
$ 16,017
$ 7,710
$
446
$46,293
($11,383)
$3,790
$ —$3,790
($7,593)
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“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your
produce then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new
Proverbs 3:9-10
wine your vat will overflow”
Our sincerest gratitude for your generosity and continued
support to St. Anthony Church.
God bless you,
Abner B. Espanola
Business Manager
April 12, 2015
News from the Office of Respect Life
Pregnancy Help Center
“In time when I was scared and confused, you
made me feel cared about. I don’t know what
I would have done without you. This child is
such a blessing.”
Pregnancy Help Center
(310) 787-4357 - 24-hour help line
End of Life in California – What You Need to Know
Sunday, April 19, 6:30 – 8:00pm
American Martyrs - St. Kateri Room
Pope Francis denounced the right-to-die movement
saying it is a “false sense of compassion” to consider
euthanasia as an act of dignity when, in fact, it’s a sin
against God and creation. American Martyrs Catholic
Community, with the support of the L.A. Archdiocese, is
taking the lead on this important issue by hosting an
educational event, presented by the Scholl Institute of
Bioethics.
Topics include:
• Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill, SB 128
• Euthanasia
• The withholding or withdrawing of food and water
from non-dying patients
• The Affordable Care Act and End of Life
• Advanced Health Care Directives
Refreshments will be provided. For more information,
contact Steve Perry, 818-800-5653
Religious Education Office
The Religious Education Program of
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is to
ultimately help our children of the parish experience the presence of God in
their lives and to learn who Jesus
Christ is by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It aims to
follow the ways of Jesus Christ through Catholic teachings of the Faith, creatively engage them in the learning
process, and to give them hope in their Salvation. We
offer classes for PreK/K through 8th Grade and Sacrament Preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation and/
or First Holy Communion. Please join us at our open
house by visiting the classrooms on Sunday, May 3rd
from 8:45am - 9:45am. Early Registration opens June
1st. For more information call the Parish Center
Teen Confirmation
The Confirmation Program is a two year
program that assists in the development
of teenagers into mature, responsible,
Catholic adults, ready to live their faith in
the world. Registration opens June 1st.
Please visit our webpage at:
stanthonyesconfirmation.shutterfly.com
or call the Parish Center for more information.
Divine Mercy Sunday
Mensaje para Reflexionar
El amor a Dios y el amor a los hermanos son efectivamente inseparables, como nos lo ha recordado la
primera carta del apóstol san Juan: "En esto conocemos que amamos a los hijos de Dios: si amamos a
Dios y cumplimos sus mandamientos". El Apóstol nos
recuerda aquí la verdad del amor, indicándonos que su
medida y su criterio radican en la observancia de los
mandamientos.
En efecto, no es fácil amar con un amor profundo,
constituido por una entrega auténtica de sí. Este amor
se aprende sólo en la escuela de Dios, al calor de su
caridad. Fijando nuestra mirada en él, sintonizándonos
con su corazón de Padre, llegamos a ser capaces de
mirar a nuestros hermanos con ojos nuevos, con una
actitud de gratuidad y comunión, de generosidad y perdón. ¡Todo esto es misericordia!.
En la medida en que la humanidad aprenda el secreto de esta mirada misericordiosa, será posible realizar el cuadro ideal propuesto por la primera lectura: "En
el grupo de los creyentes, todos pensaban y sentían lo
mismo: lo poseían todo en común y nadie llamaba suyo
propio nada de lo que tenía". Aquí la misericordia del
corazón se convirtió también en estilo de relaciones, en
proyecto de comunidad y en comunión de bienes. Aquí
florecieron las "obras de misericordia", espirituales y
corporales. Aquí la misericordia se transformó en
hacerse concretamente "prójimo" de los hermanos más
indigentes. Sor Faustina Kowalska dejó escrito en su
Diario: "Experimento un dolor tremendo cuando observo los sufrimientos del prójimo. Todos los dolores del
prójimo repercuten en mi corazón. Desearía que todos
los dolores recayeran sobre mí, para aliviar al prójimo".
¡Hasta ese punto de comunión lleva el amor cuando se
mide según el amor a Dios!.
En este amor debe inspirarse la humanidad hoy
para afrontar la crisis, los desafíos de las necesidades
más diversas y, sobre todo, la exigencia de salvaguardar la dignidad de toda persona humana. Así, el mensaje de la misericordia divina es, implícitamente, también un mensaje sobre el valor de todo hombre. Toda
persona es valiosa a los ojos de Dios, Cristo dio su vida
por cada uno de nosotros, y a todos el Padre concede
su Espíritu y ofrece el acceso a su intimidad.
Jesús, en ti confío!
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La Parroquia de San Antonio
Nuestra Misión:
Nosotros, la comunidad de San Antonio, bendecidos
con diversidad en cultura y tradiciones, nos unimos a
la presencia real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía.
Nos comprometemos a vivir y enseñar la palabra de
nuestro señor Jesucristo por medio de nuestra oración,
servicio y acciones.
Noticias de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa
El programa de educación Religiosa
de la Iglesia de San Antonio tiene
como finalidad ayudar a nuestros niños a reconocer la presencia de Dios
en su vidas y aprender quien es Jesucristo a través de la guía del Espíritu Santo. Estas clases les ayudara a
seguir los caminos de Jesucristo a
través de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica.
Ofrecemos clases de Catecismo para los niños desde
kindergarten hasta 8° Grado. La preparación de sacramento del bautismo, Primera Comunión y reconciliación.
Las Matriculas se llevan a cabo en el mes de Junio.
Se les pide a los padres de familia asistir a nuestro
“Open House” el Domingo, 3 de Mayo desde las
8:45am hasta las 9:45 am.
Confirmación
Nuestro Programa de confirmación para jóvenes es un
programa de dos años que los ayuda a desarrollarse
como Católicos responsables y maduros, listos para
vivir su fe en este mundo. Matriculas comienzan el 1
de junio.
Protegiendo a los Niños
Sabia usted?
Víctimas de abuso pueden buscar
ayuda marcando número gratuito
La Oficina del Ministerio de Asistencia
a Víctimas de la Arquidiócesis de Los
Ángeles fue creada en abril del 2002
para trabajar en casos pasados o actuales de abuso
sexual por parte de clérigos, religiosos o cualquier persona laica empleada o haciendo trabajo voluntario para la arquidiócesis. Llame al número de teléfono gratuito (800) 355-2545, para reportar problemas de conducta de un sacerdote, diácono u otra persona trabajando
asalariadamente o voluntariamente para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles; para obtener información sobre los
compromisos, recursos de programas que se enfocan
en alcance a las víctimas/sobrevivientes de abuso
sexual; y para reportar abuso sufrido en otra diócesis y
recibir asistencia para conectarse con las personas
apropiadas en esa diócesis.
Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.
ST. ANTHONY GIFT SHOP
Looking for the perfect First Communion gift?
St. Anthony Gift shop has a large selection of gifts for this occasion:
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Rosaries
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Crucifixes
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Frames
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Bibles
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Medals
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Veils
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Prayer Books
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Statues
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Ties
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Candles
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Photo Albums
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And more...
We are located at 720 Grand Ave, El Segundo CA 90245
In the lower level of the church
(310) 322– 4392 Ext. 202
We are open Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm
Sunday from 9 :00 am to 1:00pm

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