For the Week of Sept. 12-18, 2004

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY: Today we celebrate Religious Education Sunday. A representative from the Religious Education Program will share with us about the work they carry out with the children, youth and adults of our parish. Today, we are taking a 2nd Collection on behalf of our Religious Education Program. Corresponding donation envelopes are found behind the pews. Please be generous!

CAR WASH: Our Youth Group, “Youth in Unity,” is having a CAR WASH today. Let’s cooperate with our youth!!!

NEXT WEEK’S SUNDAY SALES COORDINATORS: PTG SCHOOL (coffee & donuts)

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: This will take place on Saturday, September 18 at 9:00am in the Parish Center. All ministries representatives are invited to attend and participate!!!

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sab Sept. 18 - 5:30 pm Fr. Mike Mandala
Sun/Dom Sept. 19 - 7:30 am Fr. Wayne Negrete; 9:00 am Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 11:00 am Fr. Mike Mandala; 1:00 pm Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 5:30 pm Fr. Wayne Negrete; 7:00 pm Fr. E. C. Sebastian

CHOIR NEWS: We are looking for talented, enthusiastic singers to join the A Capella Choir. The choir rehearses every Wednesday night from 7:30-9:30pm. Potential singers must be dedicated, energetic, willing to learn, eager to experience God’s great love through music, and ready to have a great time! Contact Rodger Guerrero, Director of Pastoral Music, after the 11am or call him at one of the numbers listed in the bulletin. Audition required.
- The 5:30pm Contemporary Ensemble needs you! We are searching for both instrumentalists and vocalists to join our joyful band. We rehearse before our Sunday Mass beginning at 3:30pm. All experience levels are encouraged to join, and no audition is necessary, just desire, spirit, and the willingness to learn. Contact Rodger Guerrero, Director of Pastoral Music, after the 5:30pm Sunday Mass, or call him at one of the numbers listed in the bulletin. Join today!

SCHOOL NEWS: Blessed Sacrament School is still accepting registrations for the 2002/2003 school year. For more information please call (323) 471-1477.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPT. NEWS: Registration for the CCD and Confirmation programs are being accepted now. Please bring copy of your baptismal certificate. For more details please call (323) 463-9820.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday, Sept. 12 - 7:30 Benefactors of Blessed Sacrament Church; 9:00 Hilario & Laurentino Mendez; 2nd Intention: All Souls in Purgatory; 1:00 Matilde Irma Palacio
Monday, Sept. 13 - 8:00 Antonio y Zonia; 12:00 Habtesllassie Abrha
Tuesday, Sept. 14 - 8:00 John Micahel Carrier; 12:00 Pat Daugherty
Wednesday, Sept. 15 - 8:00 Varkey Thomas; 12:00 Rick Lagman
Thursday, Sept. 16 - 8:00 Brigitte Fumanage; 12:00 Norma Aquino
Friday, Sept. 17 - 8:00 John D. Blaha; 12:00 Students/parents & faculty of Holy Spirit & St. Mary Magdalena School; 7:30-Phyllis Ernst
Saturday, Sept. 18 - 8:00 Sonja Webber; 12:00 Patricia Fix

SPECIAL CENTENNIAL MULTILINGUAL MASS ON SEPT. 25: You are all cordially invited to attend a Special Centennial Mass on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 pm to be celebrated by Cardinal Rodger Mahony. We will also be honoring Fr. John Brennan on his 70th Anniversary in the Society of Jesus.

PARISH CENTER NEWS: The Office of Social Services Social Service is having a small sale every Saturday on Selma outside of the Center, We will still have a Rummage Sale before the Thanksgiving Holiday in the lunch area of the School.
We are inviting parishioners to participate in the Caring Heart program. This ministry is in charge of visiting seniors in Convalescent Hospitals or in their homes. If you are interested please call Social Service. (323) 871-8042.

COLLECTOR’S GALLERIA: Time to start collecting special items: Antique pieces we don’t use and maybe have stored away in our homes: Lamps, mirrors, picture frames, china, crystal, jewelry, rosaries, statues, bibles, rare books, silverware…you name it, we want it. Scarves, pieces of crochet, afghan, needlepoint or embroidery these too are welcome! Bring all your donated articles to the rectory office marked “Collectors Galleria” - Attention: Georgia De Jesus and Julianne Cruz. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!!

FINANCE CORNER: Our income last week was -
Regular Collection $8,033.65
Other income/donations $2,614.00
Total weekly income $10,647.65
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $10,300.00 weekly. Thank you for your support.

IGNATIAN PRAYER IMMERSION: The Loyola Institute for Spirituality will be back Monday, Sept. 20 through Thursday, Sept. 23 evenings 7-8:30pm in the church. This spiritual enrichment event is part of the two year Ignatian Spiritual Leadership Program that continues to unfold here at Blessed Sacrament. I.S.L.P. promotes growth interiorly and exteriorly by enhancing relationships and ministry with God, self and others. The key to spiritual growth is prayer which open us ever more to the transforming Spirit of Jesus Christ. Each evening participants will enjoy a conference covering many aspects of prayer including WHAT IS PRAYER, WHY PRAY, HOW TO PRAY, KINDS OF PRAYER, PROBLEM SOLVING, EVALUATION OF PRAYER, AND WHEN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IS SUGGESTED. Each evening also includes a guided experience of Ignatian Prayer including the Examination, Meditation, Contemplation and Faith Sharing.

CARNIVAL NEWS: We need you help to make the 2004 Blessed Sacrament a success! The Carnival will be held October 22, 23, 24th.
Pre-Sale Ride Tickets: Ride tickets are being sold at the rectory office and after all Masses on Sundays. Each sheet with 20 tickets costs only $12.00-Do not miss this wonderful savings opportunity!!!
Raffle tickets: have been mailed already! Please turn in your ticket stubs and money as soon as possible.
Volunteer your time: We can use your help soliciting donations, planning and installing decorations, setting up before the weekend event, preparing food, running the game & raffle booths etc. Whether you can spare the time to ask for donations now or you can help us for a few hours during the weekend itself we would be grateful for any time you can give.
Contribute items: We encourage you to request donations from local businesses that you frequent, and to ask your friends and families if they can help us. You can get letters to use when soliciting donations from the rectory office.
Come to the party and enjoy! Do not forget that your raffle ticket purchase is one very important way that you can help defray the costs of planning the carnival and make sure that as much money as possible goes directly to help the school and parish. We encourage you to invite your colleagues, friends, and families to join us for the weekend. Its fun when you bring a crowd and it is a greater way for prospective families to learn about the school and parish. We will be offering a limited number of discounted ride tickets when the weekend draws nearer. So be on the look out.
We are excited about the chance to top our fundraising records from previous years and we are looking forward to a terrific weekend with food, games, entertainment and friends. We would be thrilled for you to help us make the 2004 Carnival, Concert & International Cuisine our best yet. Continue to read the bulletin for meeting dates and be a part of one or more of the committees. Please contact our Carnival Chair, Valerie Milano for more information. Lolamilano@aol.com-(323) 953-9853.

DOMINGO DEL DEPTO. DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA-2DA COLECTA: Este Domingo celebramos el Domingo del Departamento de Educacion Religiosa. Un(a) representante del Programa de Educacion Religiosa compartira con nosotros a cerca del trabajo que ellos realizan con los ninos, jovenes y adultos de nuestra parroquia. Hoy estamos tomando una 2da Colecta para ayudar a nuestro Departamento de Educacion Religiosa. Los sobres correspondientes los encuentran detras de las bancas. Por favor sean generosos!

JOVENES UNIDOS: esta realizando un LAVADO DE CARROS “CAR WASH” hoy. Por favor cooperemos con nuestra juventud!

COORDINADORES VENTAS DE LOS DOMINGO LA PROXIMA SEMANA: Escuela (cafe y donuts)

MISA MULTILINGUE ESPECIAL DEL CENTENARIO -SABADO 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE A LAS 5:30PM: Todos Uds estan cordialmente invitados a una Misa Multilingue Especial el 25 de Septiembre a las 5:30pm que sera celebrada por el Cardenal Rodger Mahony. En esta ocasion tambien celebraremos el 70 Aniversario del ingreso del Padre John Brennan a la comunidad Jesuita.

CONSEJO PASTORAL: se reunira el Sabado 18 de Septiembre a las 9:00am en el Centro Pastoral. Todos los representantes de ministerios estan invitados para atender y participar de esta importante reunion.

NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA: Las matriculas para el ano escolar 2004-2005 estan abiertas. Pueden llamar a la oficina de la escuela al telf: (323) 467-4177.

DEPTO. DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Las matriculas para los programas de Catecismo, Confirmacion, RICA y de Monaguillos para el nuevo ano escolar 2004-2005 ya estan abiertas. Por favor vengan a la Oficina de Educacion Religiosa o llamen al (323) 463-9820.

NOTICIAS DEL CORO: Un nuevo Coro dirigido por Alex Canseco esta siendo formado para la Misa de las 9am. Necesitamos de cantantes e instrumentalistas. Las personas interesadas deben estar dispuestas a aprender, y deseosas de cooperar. Contactar a Alex Canseco despues de las Misa de las 9am, o llamar a Rodger Guerrero a cualquiera de los numeros que aparece en el boletin.
- Nuestro Coro Hispano, el mas antiguo de la Iglesia, esta buscando nuevos miembros. Ensayamos los Jueves en las noches y tocamos en la Misa de la 1pm los Domingos. Necesitamos de cantantes e instrumentalistas. Contactar a Rodger Guerrero despues de la Misa de la 1pm o en los numeros que aparecen en el boletin. Se requiere entrevista.
- Coro Exodo esta buscando nuevos cantantes e instrumentalistas para cantar en la Misa de las 7:00pm los Domingos. Todo lo que necesitamos es ganas de aprender y espiritu de cooperacion. Contactar a Carmen Chavez despues de la Misa de las 7pm o puede dejar mensaje en la oficina de la rectoria.

NOTICIAS DEL CENTRO PASTORAL: La oficina de Servicios Sociales tiene una pequena venta todos los Sabados, en la calle Selma enfrente del Centro Pastoral. Siempre tendremos una venta mas grande un poco antes de El dia de Accion de Gracias en el area de siempre en las mesas a un lado de la Escuela. Estamos formando un grupo de Corazones Bondadosos y queremos invitarlos a que participen en este Ministerio que se encarga de visitar a los ancianos en Centros de Convalecientes, Hospitales o en sus viviendas. Si desea participar llame a el Centro de Servicios Sociales. (323)871-8042

RINCON FINANCIERO: Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue -Colecta Regular $8,033.65Otros ingresos/donaciones $2,614.00Total de ingresos $10,647.65El promedio de gastos de la parroquia, incluyendo el pago de la deuda, es de $10,300.00 semanales. Gracias por su apoyo.

GALERIA DE COLECCIONADORES: Ya es tiempo que comiencen a coleccionar antiguedades, tales como: lamparas, espejos, porta-retratos, loza, cristaleria, joyas, rosarios, biblias, libros antiguos, en fin cualquier pieza que Uds. piensen se pueda usar. Tambien aceptamos cosas hechas a crochet, tejidos, bordados, etc.!!! Puede traer sus donaciones a la oficina de la rectoria a la atencion de Georgia de Jesus y Julianne Cruz. Gracias por anticipado por su gran cooperacion.

NOTICIAS DEL CARNIVAL: Necesitamos de su ayuda para hacer del Carnaval del 2004 todo un completo suceso. El Carnaval se realizara el 22, 23 & 24 de Octubre.
Boletos Para Los Juegos Mecanicos va estan a la Venta: en la oficina de la rectoria y despues de todas las Misas los domingos. Cada hoja con 20 boletos cuesta solo $12.00 Aprovechen esta gran oportunidad y ahorro!!!
Talonarios de Rifas: Ya han sido enviados por correo!!! Por favor devuelvan sus contrasenas y dinero lo mas pronto posible.
Hagase voluntario: Puede ayudarnos solicitando donaciones, en la planificacion del evento y/o colocando decoraciones, arreglando los kioskos antes del evento, preparando comida, trabajando en las tombolas, etc.
Donaciones: Les sugerimos pedir donaciones de los establecimientos comerciales que frequenta, y solicitar ayuda de sus familiares y amigos. Tenemos cartas que son usadas especificamente para este tipo de solicitaciones y las pueden obtener en la oficina de la rectoria de la parroquia.
Vengan a la fiesta y diviertanse: Es muy importante vender y/o comprar de los boletos de las rifas, este dinero ayuda a bajar el costo de la planificaciion del Carnaval y de esta manera entra mas dinero para la escuela y la parroquia. Inviten a sus amigos, familiares, colegas de trabajo para pasar un fin de semana super divertido.
Deseamos superar la ganancia del ano pasado y esperamos hacer de este Carnaval, Concierto y Festival de Cocina Internacional del 2004 uno de los mejores en los ultimos tiempos. Continue leyendo el boletin para informarse de las reuniones, y tambien pueden contactar a Valerie Milano, Coordinadora Oficial del Carnaval - Lolamilano@aol.com, (323) 953-9853.

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