St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church

CATHOLIC CHURCH
We are Catholic Christians striving to love beyond all boundaries and to continue the mission of Christ.
25511 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita
(310) 326-3364
smmlomita.org
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Dear Families and Friends of St. Margaret Mary’s,
In light of the goofier programs presented on the Discovery Channel—
supposedly documenting the discovery of Jesus’ bones in a tomb—it is
important that we continue to examine the truth of our Lord’s Resurrection from the dead. Contrary to modern media’s false invented
claims we have the truthful witness of both Scripture and Tradition.
A
lthough, it is true none of the Gospels
narrate the Resurrection itself, there is
no question that Jesus’ rising was a real, historical event that took place at a particular
time and a particular place in human history. St. Paul sums up what we Christians already knew: “For I delivered to you as of
first importance what I also received, that
Christ died for our sins in accordance with
the scriptures, that He was buried, that he
was raised on the third day in accordance
with the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:34)
T
Christ’s body, the eye-witness testimony of
so many followers of Jesus?
T
he Risen Christ was encountered by
many witnesses, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Salome,
Peter and John and the apostles, Cleopas
and another disciple at Emmaus, by more
than 500 hundred disciples, as well as St.
Paul on his way to Damascus. These encounters were not merely sightings. These witnesses spoke with Christ, dined with Him
and touched Him. St. Paul had access to literally hundreds of witnesses who were still
alive and so were able to verify his own experience.
he fact that through the New Testament, the inspired writers always return
to the Resurrection is powerful testimony
that it can be studied for its historical value.
o, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ was
All the vain attempts by atheist historians to
not a myth or a hallucination: it was a
explain away or refute its reality through a
real
historical event, witnessed and docuvariety of fanciful theories (deceit, vision,
mented.
Its reality is the foundation for our
symbolism, and apparent death) have
proved unreliable. Responsible scholars Christian faith today.
have abandoned such attempts as untenable.
With prayers in the Risen Lord,
How to explain the stone that had been
Fr. Paul
rolled away, the empty tomb, the absence of
PASTOR: Fr. Paul O’Donnell
ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Fr. Juan Silva and Fr. John Palmer
PRIEST IN RESIDENCE: Fr. Sebastian Venni; SEMINARIAN: Simon Kim
DEACONS: Cheto Mendoza, Craig Siegman, Richard Soria and Dan Wallace
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SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday 5 PM (Vigil), Sunday 6:45, 8, 9:30, 11 AM, 5PM, Español 12:30, 7 PM
DAILY MASSES:
Monday—Friday 6:30, 8:15 AM, Saturday 8:15 AM only
First Wednesday Mass (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) 7 PM
First Friday Mass (Sacred Heart of Jesus) 7 PM
Perpetual Help Novena Wednesdays, 7:30 PM (except 1st Wednesday)
All-Night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday 7:30 PM
with benediction on Saturday 8 AM
Rosary (in Chapel) Monday through Friday 7 and 8:45 AM;
Wednesday 6:30 PM, Tuesday 7 PM (Español)
Confessions Friday 5-5:30 PM; Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; 7:30-8:30 PM
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Queridas Familias y amigos de Santa Margarita Maria,
A la luz de los programas absurdos presentados en el Canal de Discovery supuestamente documentaron el descubrimiento de los huesos de Jesús en una
tumba; es importante que continuemos examinando la verdad de la resurrección de
nuestro Señor de los muertos. Contrariamente a las falsas afirmaciones de los medios de
comunicación inventado moderna tenemos el testimonio veraz de tanto la Escritura y la Tradición.
A
Cristo, el testimonio de testigos presenciales de tantos seguidores de Jesús?
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l Cristo Resucitado fue encontrado
por muchos testigos, entre ellos
María Magdalena, María la madre de
Jacobo, Salomé, Pedro y Juan y los
apóstoles, Cleofás y otro discípulo de
Emaús, en más de 500 cientos de discípulos, así como St. Paul en su camino a
Damasco. Estos encuentros no eran
más que los avistamientos. Estos testigos hablaron con Cristo, cenaron con él
y lo tocaron. St. Paul tenía acceso a literalmente cientos de testigos que todavía
estaban vivos y así fueron capaces de
verificar su propia experiencia.
unque, bien es cierto que ninguno
de los Evangelios narran la propia
resurrección, no hay duda de que la
subida de Jesús fue un verdadero acontecimiento, histórico que tuvo lugar en
un momento determinado y un lugar especial en la historia humana. St. Paul
resume lo que los cristianos ya sabían:
"Porque yo os entregué en primer lugar
lo mismo que recibí: que Cristo murió
por nuestros pecados, según las Escrituras; que fue sepultado, y que resucitó
al tercer día de acuerdo con las Escrituras (1 Corintios 15:34).
l hecho de que a través del Nuevo
Testamento, los escritores inspirados siempre vuelven a la Resurrección
es un testimonio poderoso que puede
ser estudiado por su valor histórico. Todos los vanos intentos de los historiadores ateos de explicar o refutar su realidad a través de una variedad de teorías
fantasiosas (engaño, la visión, el simbolismo y la aparente muerte) han demostrado ser poco fiable. Eruditos responsables han abandonado tales intentos
como insostenible. ¿Cómo explicar la
piedra que había sido removida, el sepulcro vacío, la ausencia del cuerpo de
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sí, la resurrección de Jesucristo no
era un mito o una alucinación: era
un acontecimiento histórico real, presenció y documentó. Su realidad es la
base de nuestra fe cristiana hoy.
Con oraciones en el Señor resucitado,
Padre Paul
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AMERICA NEEDS
FATIMA
PUBLIC SQUARE
ROSARY CRUSADE
We gather to pray
the Rosary, to show
witness publicly and
to counter the
secularist attack
trying to push God from
the Public Square.
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd
Noon to 1 PM
and every 1st Saturday
Torrance Crossroads,
Crenshaw and Lomita
Blvds. (between Wells
Fargo and Petco)
Bring a chair and an
American flag (optional)
For more information
or to help,
call Linda Neal
(310) 539-2211
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MEN: SAVE THIS DATE
Questions? Dante Pignotti
(323) 240-8263
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EASTER REFLECTIONS
For the next few Sundays during Easter season,
we are sharing thoughts from some of the adults
who received their sacraments of Initiation
at the Easter Vigil.
Lloyd
Hello. My name is Lloyd. I came to the RCIA program
seeking a better Spiritual
balance in my life and I
found that in the process. Over the last seven
months The RCIA team
and my fellow class candidates have tested my
understanding of what
the true meaning of beLloyd Edward Watkins
ing Catholic is, not only
is confirmed by Fr. Paul as
in “Faith” but also in the
Lloyd’s sponsor, Norm
Spirit of service to our
Reeder, shares his blessings.
Lord. After receiving
baptism and the holy sacraments I truly understand
what it means to walk the journey with Faith and Spirit
and to be a “Man for others in God’s Service”.
Thank you.
Strengthen your faith through sharing it with others.
FAITH SHARING MEETING
Thursday, April 30th, 7 to 9 PM
St. Margaret Mary Parish Center
In the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
(John 15:1-8), our Lord uses the word “remain” eight
times. Further, Jesus explained to His disciples, “I am
the vine, you are the branches” and “if you remain in
Me and My words remain in you, ask for whatever you
want and it will be done for you.”
So, what does the word “remain” mean to you?
To confirm your attendance,
call or email Roy and Carole Hardinge
(310) 539-6027 or [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity
to share your faith journey with others!
We’ll reflect upon the readings for the
Fifth Sunday of Easter:
Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8
OUR FAITH IN ACTION
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
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On this 52nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Pope reflects on the heart of vocation—
our response to the vocation God gives us.
Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision....
Rather it is the response to a call and to a call of love.—Pope Francis
The Fourth Sunday of Easter offers us the figure of the Good Shepherd
who knows his sheep: he calls them, he feeds them and he guides them.
For over fifty years the universal Church has celebrated this Sunday as the
World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In this way she reminds us of
our need to pray, as Jesus himself told his disciples, so that “the Lord of
the harvest may send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2). Jesus’
command came in the context of his sending out missionaries. He called
not only the twelve Apostles, but another seventy-two disciples whom he
then sent out, two by two, for the mission (cf. Luke 10:1-6). Since the
Church “is by her very nature missionary” (Ad Gentes, 2), the Christian
vocation is necessarily born of the experience of mission. Hearing and following the voice of Christ the Good Shepherd, means letting ourselves be
attracted and guided by him, in consecration to him; it means allowing the Holy Spirit to draw
us into this missionary dynamism, awakening within us the desire, the joy and the courage to
offer our own lives in the service of the Kingdom of God. To offer one’s life in mission is possible
only if we are able to leave ourselves behind.
To read the complete text, see usccb.org. Follow that to “beliefs-and-teachings,”
then “vocations” and finally to “world day of prayer for vocations.”
Prayer for Vocations:
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s
Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your
Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May
our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
to the English Weekend Masses
Your input is needed for the next schedule:
May 30th through September 6th, 2015
Please let us know which of the Saturday and Sunday weekly Masses you prefer, any
dates that you will not be available to serve and if your preferences have changed.
Please advise
Roy and Carole Hardinge
no later than Friday May 8th:
[email protected] or (310) 539-6027
Thank you—your timely input makes our
scheduling job easier, and will ensure that
the new schedule is sensitive to your needs.
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E S P I R I T U A L
EL BUEN PASTOR
Por Humberto Beltrán
No es fácil ser responsable cuidadoso del pueblo. Nuestras gentes esperan siempre la llegada de gobernantes justos, y los cristianos
deseamos tener responsables en la iglesia que
sean evangélicos. Pero en la iglesia no hay
simplemente dirigentes y dirigidos; todos somos hermanos, y a todos nos incumbe la responsabilidad. Este domingo no es la fiesta del
párroco o del obispo, sino el domingo del
Buen Pastor, que es Jesús, y el Día del pueblo
de Dios, en el que todos somos corresponsables, aunque de distinta manera.
Cristo es Buen Pastor por tres razones: 1) Da
la vida por todos, es decir, no es un simple
asalariado que se preocupa de su sueldo y que
huye cuando llega la dificultad. 2) Conoce a
aquellos a los que sirve con un conocimiento
que proviene del compromiso. 3) Reúne a la
unidad a los que están dispersos, a quienes
atrae y reconcilia.
El juicio de Jesús es duro para con los responsables que no ejercen su ministerio o servicio
o que se creen dueños de determinadas personas, Iglesias o ministerios. En realidad, en la
iglesia los responsables son intendentes que
deben imitar a Jesús en la donación de su vida.
muertos, que evangeliza a los pobres, y otras
muchas cosas más, no como asalariado, sino
por amor.
Quien ejerce una profesión solo por el mezquino interés material pronto muestra su impaciencia, su intolerancia, sus reservas, su desconfianza con las personas que trata. No se establece una corriente de comprensión, de unidad.
Todo esto es lo que explica Jesús con la comparación del Buen Pastor. Por contraste, dice
que el pastor asalariado ve venir al lobo y huye,
abandonando sus ovejas, porque no le importan. Comprendido esto, El asegura: “Yo soy el
Buen Pastor”. El está dispuesto a dar su vida
por sus ovejas, y las ovejas lo conocen a El. Es
que él es el dueño de las ovejas, y por lo tanto,
las cuida y las defiende y las alimenta, poniéndolas en lugar seguro. Jesús es el Pastor ideal.
Reflexión
La celebración de la eucaristía es ante
todo la manifestación del amor de Jesús, el Buen Pastor, que nos alimenta
con el Pan de Vida.
Por dinero o por amor
No todo se compra con dinero. No todo se valora. Hay otros valores que pesan mucho en la
vida de un ser humano. Los que se proponen
una meta económica, cuando han llegado, ven
que eso no es todo, y que están vacíos de algo
más sólido y profundo y perdurable.
Hay actividades de la vida que se hacen por
dinero, y otras que se hacen por amor. A veces, unas mismas actividades, que distintas
parecen entre sí si son hechas por paga material o por amor desinteresado. En seguida se
distingue a la enfermera, al maestro, al bombero, al trabajador social, a la recepcionista
que hace su oficio solamente como asalariados, por interés material, de los que lo ejercen
por amor, por vocación.
Jesús explica a los fariseos que El guía por el
camino de la virtud, que exige un estilo de vida superior, que equilibra a los desajustados,
que cura a los enfermos, que resucita a los
ORIENTACION Y
CONSEJERIAEN ESPAÑOL
Recuerden que tenemos este servicio aquí,
en nuestra parroquia los días
lunes, martes, jueves y sábado con cita
previamente acordada. Para solicitar este
servicio, pueden pasar por la
oficina de la parroquia para dejar el nombre y
número de teléfono o dejar un mensaje en ele
teléfono:
(310) 326-3364. ext.40
STRENGTHENING OUR FAITH
Readings For The Week
Monday, April 27
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18
Gospel: John 10:1-10
Tuesday, April 28
Saints Peter Chanel, Louis de Montfort
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 11:19-26
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Wednesday, April 29
Saint Catherine of Siena
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 12:24-13:5a
Gospel: John 12:44-50
Thursday, April 30
Saint Pius V
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 13:13-25
Gospel: John 13:16-20
Friday, May 1
Saint Joseph the Worker; First Friday
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 13:26-33
Gospel: John 14:1-6
Saturday, May 2
Saint Athanasius
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52
Gospel: John 14:7-14
Sunday May 3
Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31
Reading 2: 1 John 3:18-24
Gospel: John 15:1-8
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE OF ST.IGNATIUS
with Fr. Ed Broom, OMV
Do you feel an interior call to grow in holiness?
This 11 week course will
greatly intensify your spiritual life and
your desire to go to Heaven.
You’ll learn the real purpose of your
life, and how to achieve it through
self-knowledge self-discipline, deep
prayer, and discernment of spirits.
Free. Materials will be provided.
Classes start the first week in May at:
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
12001 E. 214th St., Hawaiian Gardens
To register online: www.spcomv.com
Or call Veronica Ayson, (562) 924-7591
or email Mary Martorana,
[email protected]
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With the Grace of God
JUST FOR TODAY
I will accept that what is, is!
I will not try to adjust the world
to my own desires. I will accept
what the day brings and
adjust myself to it.
JESUS BE MY STRENGTH
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Alice ACOSTA
Sergio ALVAREZ
Lorenza BAUTISTA
Carmen CERINO
Francisco CABRERA
Brian GOEPPNER
Maria Antonio GONZALEZ
Chris JOYA
Ken MEYERS
Dragi ODAK
Carol PECK
Diana ROMAN
Gregoria ROMERO
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Geraldine BLAKEMAN
Regina DENMAN
Jack HAZBOUN
Fabiana KIM
Jonathan LAMAR
Juan PUENTES
Margarita RIVAS
Leonila Bautista SAPIN
Doroteo VALENCIA
Carlota VILLACORTA
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REFLEXION DE PASCUA
Para los próximos domingo durante este tiempo de Pascua, vamos a
compartir algunos pensamientos de los adultos que recibieron sus
sacramentos de Iniciación en la Vigilia de Pascua.
Lloyd Edward Watkins
Fue confirmado por Padre
Paul y su padrino Norm
Reeder compartió sus
bendiciones.
Lloyd
Hola. Mi nombre es Lloyd. Yo vine al programa
RCIA en busca de un balance espiritual mejor en mi
vida y lo encontré en el proceso.
Durante los últimos siete meses del programa de
RCIA los del equipo y mis compañeros candidatos de
clase han puesto a prueba mi comprensión de lo que
el verdadero significado de ser católico es, no solo en
la “fe”, sino también en el espíritu de servicio a nuestro Señor. Después de recibir el bautismo y los santos sacramentos que realmente entendí lo que significa andar el camino con fe y del espíritu y ser un
“hombre para los demás en servicio de Dios”.
Gracias.
PROTEGIENDO A NUESTROS NIÑOS
Manual administrativo para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles
La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles proveerá por primera vez un manual que
reúne una amplia gama de recursos preexistentes, guías manuales y otras
publicaciones para ofrecer una fuente completa de información sobre las
políticas administrativas y procedimientos de la Arquidiócesis. Este nuevo
recurso también incluye el capítulo 9, una sección especial que proporciona
información detallada acerca de las políticas de la iniciativa, Safe Environment, los programas, procedimientos, formularios y otros recursos utilizados por la Arquidiócesis, para la protección de nuestros niños y jóvenes. Para más información, por favor
visite: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-1.
ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA
“DESCUBRE A JESUS A TRAVES DE LAS
ESCRITURAS”
Los Días Martes de 7 a 9 de la noche
Salón San José Para mas información favor
de llamar a Minerva Sanchez (310) 530-9323
Teresa Carbajal (310) 326-3364 Ext. 16
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DIA MUNDIAL DE ORACION POR LAS VOCACIONES
En este Día Mundial de la 52a de Oración por las Vocaciones, el Papa reflexiona sobre el corazón de
las vocaciones nuestra respuesta a la vocación que Dios nos da.
Convertirse en un sacerdote o un hombre o una mujer religiosa no es principalmente
nuestra propia decisión .... Más bien es la respuesta a una llamada y una llamada de
amor.-Papa Francisco
El cuarto domingo de Pascua nos ofrece la figura del Buen Pastor que conoce
a sus ovejas: él las llama, él los alimenta y los guía. Durante más de cincuenta
años, la Iglesia universal se ha celebrado este domingo como el Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones. De esta forma nos recuerda nuestra
necesidad de orar, como el mismo Jesús dijo a sus discípulos, para que "el
Señor de la mies envíe obreros a su mies" (Lucas 10: 2). El mandato de Jesús
llegó en el contexto de su envío de misioneros. Llamó no sólo los doce apóstoles, pero otro setenta y dos discípulos que luego de enviado, de dos en dos,
para la misión (cf. Lucas 10: 1-6). Puesto que la Iglesia "es por su propia naturaleza, misionera" (Ad gentes, 2), la vocación cristiana es necesariamente
nace de la experiencia de la misión. Audición y siguiendo la voz de Cristo,
Buen Pastor, significa dejándonos atraídos y guiar por él, en la consagración
a él; esto significa permitir que el Espíritu Santo para atraernos a este dinamismo misionero, despertando en nosotros el deseo, la alegría y el coraje de ofrecer nuestra propia vida al servicio del
Reino de Dios. Para ofrecer la vida en la misión es posible sólo si somos capaces de dejarnos atrás.
Para leer el texto completo, consulte usccb.org. Siga que a "creencias-y-enseñanzas"
a continuación, "vocaciones" y finalmente a "día mundial de oración por las vocaciones."
Oración por las vocaciones:
Dios, Padre nuestro, te damos gracias por llamar a hombres y mujeres para servir
en el Reino de tu Hijo como sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos y personas consagradas.
Envía tu Espíritu Santo que nos ayude a responder con generosidad y valentía a su
llamada. Que nuestra comunidad de vocaciones apoyo fe del amor sacrificial de
nuestra juventud. Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes 27 de Abril
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 11:1-18
Evangelio: Juan 10:1-10
Martes 28 de Abril
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 11:19-26
Evangelio: Juan 10:22-30
Miércoles 29 de Abril
Santa Catarina de Siena
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 12:24-13:5
Evangelio: Juan 12:44-50
Jueves 30 de Abril
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 13:13-25
Góspel: John 13:16-20
Viernes 1 de Mayo
Primer Viernes
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 13:26-33
Evangelio: Juan 14:1-6
Sábado 2 de Mayo
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 13:44-52
Evangelio: Juan 14:7-14
Domingo 3 de Mayo
1a Lectura: Hechos de los Apóstoles 9:26-31
2a Lectura: 1 Juan 3:18-24
Evangelio: Juan 15:1-8
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Council 7864
Monday, April 27
8:15 AM—Mass in honor of these
deceased Holy Name men:
Jim DANIHER,
Art HAPONSKI and
Ernie PURDUM.
Monday, April 27
6:30 PM Dinner and Gathering,
St. Joseph Center
7 PM Rosary in Church
7:30 PM General membership meeting—
including adoption of Holy Name By-Laws
and nominations for board members,
St. Joseph Center
Holy Name is open to all men
of our parish and school.
To find out more about Holy Name,
visit hns.stmargaretmarylomita.org
First Friday, May 1
7 PM Mass followed by Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament 8 PM to Midnight
Sunday, May 3
9 to 11 AM Traffic Control—Confirm with
Norman Guerrero (310) 534-5582
Wednesday, May 6
SMMC 5th to 7th graders: the K of C
Scholarship Speech Contest
Ask your teacher for details.
REMINDER:
Saturday, June 27
Annual Fund Raising Golf Tournament
Los Verdes Golf Course, RPV
Contact Dr. Noni Baculi (310) 326-3687 or
Phil Talavera (310) 530-3058
Membership: Sunny Quezon (310) 381-9931
Insurance: Ernie Literte (310) 781-3048
St. Margaret Mary
Do you love to knit or crochet?
All are welcome to join us as we create
and share in prayer.
Wednesday, May 6th, 7 to 9 PM
(call for location)
Thursday, May 7th, 1:30 to 3 PM,
St. Margaret Mary Room
We accept donations in the form of gift cards
for Joann’s or Michael’s to provide yarn and
supplies. Please drop off at the Parish Office
marked “Prayer Shawl Ministry”. For in-kind
donations of yarn, Contact Cindy.
For afternoon meetings,
Cindy Powell (310) 539-6929
or [email protected]
For evening meetings,
Jean Kimball (310) 539-9059
or [email protected]
To hear our speaker, who is a survivor
of HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Wednesday, May 6th, 7 PM
Hegarty Hall
It happens in our area
even in today’s world.
It’s hard to believe this
can happen in our own
community, but it goes on
more than we know.
It could be on your street.
Come and listen to our speaker and find
out how we can stop this. Our speaker is
a survivor of this horrible social problem and she will share her story with
us. It’s important that we learn more
about this issue and how we can
do something about it.
Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Call Elaine (424) 263-5133
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St. Margaret Mary
DIRECTORY
Website:
smmlomita.org
Email:
[email protected]
Telephones:
(310) 326-3364
(310) 539-1570 (fax)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri, 8 AM—8 PM
Saturday, 8 AM—5PM
(Monday—Saturday closed
Noon to 1 PM; Friday
closed Noon to 5 PM)
Sunday, 9 AM—1 PM
STAFF
Parish Administrator
Deacon Dan Wallace, ext 42
Religious Education
Joe Voigt, ext 17
Teresa Carbajal, ext 16
Youth Ministry
Cheyenne Vasquez, ext 13
Christian Service
Laura Nieto, ext 35
Religious Vocations
Contact Parish Office for:
All Sacraments
Quiceañeras
Anointing of the Sick
Funeral Arrangements
Registrations
Volunteer Opportunities and
all other questions
PARISH SCHOOL
Elisa Fernandez-Zimmerman,
Principal
(310) 326-9494
smmsspartans.org
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PROTECTING
OUR CHILDREN
Archdiocese continues helping
survivors of sexual abuse
and their families
Because the month of April is Child Abuse Prevention
Month, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles wants to reiterate that
it remains committed to helping survivors and their families
heal and find peace. If you believe you or someone you know
is a victim of sexual abuse by a Church employee or
volunteer, contact the archdiocesan Victim Assistance
Coordinator (213) 637-7650.
Suzanne Healy is available to help and support.
L. A. Archdiocese Assistance Ministry
(213) 637-7650.
HELP WANTED
The Mary and Joseph Retreat Center in
Rancho Palos Verdes has the following
part-time employment opportunities:
Host/Hostess Receptionist:
Provide hospitality and assist guests, evenings and weekends.
Receptionist position: Sydne (310) 377-4867 x 258
Cook: cooking and kitchen responsibilities
kitchen custodian: assist staff with cleaning duties
kitchen helper: assist in food preparation and cleaning
Kitchen help: Macha (310) 377-4867 x 227
Hospitality Coordinator/Bookstore Manager
welcome retreatants and visitors; do registration for retreats;
maintin inventory of bookstore and place orders
Bi-lingual applicants preferred.
Hospitality/Bookstore: Annette (310) 377-4867 x 223
All applicants must be:
available all days of the week including
weekends for varied hours
must be mature and responsible
must enjoy interacting with people
in general and with all types of groups.
Si tu crees que tu vida se ha visto afectada por la forma de beber de
otra persona, esa junta es para ti.
Te invitamos al aniversario del grupo Al-Anon
“Aprendiendo a Vivir”
“Con la ayuda de este programa y mi Poder Superior asumiré la tarea de diseñar, moldear y escoger la forma de vida que quiero” ...en todas nuestras acciones.
Tendremos el compartimiento del compañero:
Salvador Valades de la ciudad de Mexico
Cuando: Sábado 9 de Mayo del 2015, de 4 a 8 de la tarde
Refrigerio de 4 a 5 de la tarde
Donde: Iglesia Santa Margarita María, Salón “Hegarty”
25511 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717
Para mas información comunicarse con: Josefina (562) 316-4953,
Theresa (310) 326-2879, Lety (310) 365-3581
SMM Pro-Vida estara vendiendo
TARJETAS DEL DIA DE LA MADRE
Con la copia de la pintura de Padre Paul
Las tarjetas pueden ser personalizadas
A la venta en el patio después de las Misas
Solamente los días 26 de abril y 3 de Mayo
También a la venta:
TICKETS DE LA RIFA por $1.00 cada uno
El ganador recibirá una cobija con la pintura de
Padre Paul
UPDATE
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TOGETHER IN
MISSION
Together in Mission is a
wonderful way for each of us
and our Parish Community to
reach out to our Catholic
family throughout the Los
Angeles Archdiocese who
need our help and share the many blessings that we have been given at St. Margaret
Mary’s. ALL MONEY GIVEN MUST, BY LAW, BE USED TO SUPPORT THE
GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM AND CANNOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER
PURPOSE.
Our Parish goal for Together in Mission this year is $130,200. As of April 16, 377
families in our community have pledged $97,484. Just $32,718 more is needed to
meet this year’s goal.
All money that is paid that exceeds our goal is returned to the parish and we put it
into our Christian Service Program so, all donations to this program go directly to
those who have a real need.
If you have not made a pledge yet, please prayerfully consider doing so, envelopes
are available in the pews or in the parish office. If you prefer to make a one-time donation, simply make a check (checks only please) payable to “Together In Mission”
and put it in the collection basket. Thank you, Deacon Dan Wallace
SMM Pro-Life is selling
MOTHER’S DAY CARDS
featuring Fr. Paul’s painting
For sale in the patio after Masses
only this weekend and
the weekend of May 3rd
Cards may be personalized.
Also for sale:
RAFFLE TICKETS $1 each
Winner will receive a
Beautiful blanket with
Fr. Paul’s artwork.
Proceeds from all sales benefit
Pro-Life charities.
Rosacruz Falla
Parishioner
BRE: 01707997
310-951-6181
Propiedades de Cementerio
en desarrollo
[email protected]
Pre-developed Cemetery Property
Ahorre 40% Discount
“For all Your Real Estate Needs and Dreams”
10% of my commission donated to S.M.M. Church or your charity
Hablo Español y será un honor poder ayudarlo
10% de mi comisión donado a Santa Margarita en su nombre
Sal Correa
Pre-Arrangement
Counselor
Llame Ahora-Call Today
Una Cadena Con Tradicion y
Buen Sabor
[email protected]
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WORLD YOUTH DAY TO POLAND
INFORMATION
SESSION
TODAY
NEW HOURS: PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office is closed
Fridays between
Noon and 5 PM
NEW FRIDAY HOURS ARE:
Noon to 1 PM, Parish Center
YOUTH, PARENTS AND CHAPERONES
SHOULD ALL ATTEND.
8 AM to NOON and 5 to 8 PM
THE BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE EVERY FRIDAY, at smmlomita.org.
You’ll find us under the “parish information” listing.
While you’re there, why not check out all of the other interesting pages of
St. Margaret Mary church information.
We now include the weekly ads with our online bulletin so
that you can easily find one of our local businesses.
Please support these advertisers. Without them, there would be no bulletin.
“Can you not watch one hour with Me?”
We are reading...
NO MAN IS AN
ISLAND
by
Thomas Merton
THIS Thursday, April 30th—7 PM
Parish Center Lounge
JOIN THE DISCUSSION!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME whether or not
you have read or finished the book.
Questions? Call Flo (310) 328-8915
email: [email protected]
In May: Sacred Threshold-Crossing the Inner
Barrier to a Deeper Love by Paula D’Arcy
For a Complete Schedule and Reading List:
www.saintmargaretmarylomita.org
Click on ‘Community Life’ and then ‘Book Club’
All parishioners are welcome to spend an
hour in adoration and prayer with Jesus.
It will be the best time
you will spend on this earth.
Scott (310) 831-5093 or
Gary (310) 991-2948
or email: [email protected]
FIRST FRIDAY
following the 7 PM Mass
May
to Saturday, May 2nd, 7 AM
1st,