For the Week of April 17 – 23, 2005

He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. 1 Peter 2:24a

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sab, April 23 – 5:30pm Fr. Wayne Negrete
Sun/Dom April 24 – 7:30am Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 9:00am Fr. Mike Mandala; 11:00am Fr. Wayne Negrete; 1:00pm Fr. Mike Mandala; 5:30pm Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 7:00pm Fr. Mike Mandala

CONFIRMATION: Next Saturday, April 23 at 10:00am-Bishop Joseph M. Sartoris, D.D.,V.G. will preside the Confirmation Mass for a group of 40 young boys and girls from our Religious Education Program.
Jennifer I. Ayala, Jennifer L. Bojorquez, Cristina Cabrera, Sonia L. Cano, Maria I. Chiche,Kimberly E. Corletto, Luis D. Cornejo, Hector Dominguez, Anna L. Dominguez, Gladys G. Estrada,Diana Garcia, Kalinda Lemus, Monica Lara, Marvin O. Rodriguez, Brayan I. Sotelo, Elizabeth Zambrano, Astrid M. Alfonso, Cesar Beltran, Eddy D. Boror, Sandra M. Chacon, Claudia V. Flores, Michelle F. Montenego, Andre P. Galaza, Cesar A. Garcia, Jose R. Jimenez, Osvaldo A. Lopez, William Marcial, Sinio T. Mataalii, Carlos A. Mendez, Adelaida Miranda, Karla J. Navarrete, Joselyne D. Munoz, Tamara J. Navarrete, Josue R. Munoz, Erick J. Nochez, Fabian J. Prado, Robert A. Ramirez, Noe Rios, Jennifer Rodriguez, Erika Ruiz.
Thank you to Sr. Virginia Cipres, Sr. Olga Espindola, to the Confirmation Retreat Group, to all the Catechists who have helped this group in their 2-year journey to finalize their Confirmation process.
Let’s keep these young men and women of our community in our prayers!

PARISH CENTER NEWS: A PLEA FOR LIFE
I have just received a letter that has touched my heart I hope it will touch yours too. Jerome Williams is a young man that is looking for a bone marrow donor, he has leukemia and has a great faith that he would find a generous person that will save his life. There is a critical need for volunteers bone marrow donors of diverse ethnic background. He is African American, French and Native American. He is been told that due to his unique racial heritage it is been most difficult for him to find a match even someone from of Caribbean or a black and Hispanic mix would most likely be the best match for him.
City of Hope has teamed with California State University Northridge and St. Agatha’s Church in L.A. has scheduled a bone marrow donor drives at both locations to support him, and thousand of patients like him that are awaiting a miracle marrow match. If you are interested in becoming a bone marrow donor here are the locations for the drive:
April 25- 9am -2:00pm Cal St University 18111 Nordhoff St,Northridge,91330 in front of the Matador Bookstore. May 1 – 7am-2:00pm St Agatha’s Church 2646 S. Mansfield Ave. L.A. 90016 or call us at (323) 871-8042 for more information.
Would you like to have information on how to buy a home? On May 1st, 2005 there will be a seminar in the school auditorium about that topic from 8:00 am to 3:00pm. Come any time during these hours and get the information you need.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday, April 17 – 9:00 am Louisa Varona; 1:00 pm Ana Ratti
Monday, April 18 – 8:00 am John Quinn; 12:05 David Juarez
Tuesday, April 19 – 8:00 am Kathleen Davis; 12:05 Della Wolf
Wednesday, April 20 – 8:00 am Pacita Camahort; 12:05 Anselmo Laforteza
Thursday, April 21 – 8:00 am Sixto & Alberta Morfe; 12:05 the Sallespie Family
Friday, April 22 – 8:00 am Angela Sant Angelo; 12:05 Agripino Garcia; 7:30 Maria G. Chirinos
Saturday, April 23 – 8:00 am Gary Rimes; 12:05 Patricia Fix

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: Please use your church donation envelopes when making you contributions. Donation envelopes are mailed every two months. If you are not currently receiving donation envelopes, you might not be registered with the parish, and/or we do not have updated information in our files. Help us to maintain our administrative costs low. Call the rectory office to report your new address, telephone number, addition/deletion of a dependent, change of marital status, etc. (323) 462-6311

GAY & LESBIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY: The Blessed Sacrament Lesbian & Gay Outreach Ministry is hosting another Potluck after the Sunday, April 24th-5:30pm in the Liturgy Office. Enter through the garden area directly behind the church. A ministry representative will be at the door to let you in. All are welcome! And if you can, bring along some of your favorite food! For more information contact Orlando Rivera at (213) 804-7236.

NEXT WEEK’S SUNDAY SALES COORDINATORS: CEB’s-Community Base (coffee & donuts)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RAFFLE: The Religious Education Dept is having a “raffle” in order to raise funds for its program. The raffle will take place on Saturday, May 7th in the school auditorium.
First Price: a brand new computer
Second Price: 2 passes to Universal Studios Third Price: A $40 certificate for Teresita’s Restaurant.
Please be generous and buy some raffle tickets. Religious Education representatives will be outside the church today offering these raffle tickets. You may also come to the Religious Education Office from Tuesday through Saturday to obtain more raffle tickets. Thank you in advance for your generosity!!!

DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that every person working with children and youth in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is mandated to attend VIRTUS training? VIRTUS is designed to prevent child abuse by making adults aware of how sexual abuse is perpetrated by adults as well as other children. More than 20,000 adults have gone through the VIRTUS training program of the Archdiocese. To find out about VIRTURS training sessions near you, call the Archdiocese Safeguard the Children Program Office (213) 637-7227.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Generous God, You show us the way that leads to everlasting life.
Through baptism you have called us to proclaim the Good News.
Bless and strengthen those who have made a commitment to service in the Church.
Guide and give wisdom to those discerning their vocation.
Enrich our Church with dedicated married and single people, with deacons, priests and religious.
Filled with joy and your Holy Spirit may we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd now and always.
Amen.

FINANCE CORNER: Our income last week was -
Regular Collection $7,825.00
Other income/donations $3,153.00
Total weekly income $10,978.00
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $10,300.00 weekly. Thank you for your support.

SIN PASTOR
Sin pastor, las ovejas no son rebano.
-Proverbio ruso

CONFIRMACION: El Sabado 23 a las 10:00am el Obispo Sartoris oficiarA una Misa en la cual 40 estuciantes del Depto. De Educacion Religiosa recibiran el Sacramento de Confirmacion.
Jennifer I. Ayala, Jennifer L. Bojorquez, Cristina Cabrera, Sonia L. Cano, Maria I. Chiche,Kimberly E. Corletto, Luis D. Cornejo, Hector Dominguez, Anna L. Dominguez, Gladys G. Estrada,Diana Garcia, Kalinda Lemus, Monica Lara, Marvin O. Rodriguez, Brayan I. Sotelo, Elizabeth Zambrano, Astrid M. Alfonso, Cesar Beltran, Eddy D. Boror, Sandra M. Chacon, Claudia V. Flores, Michelle F. Montenego, Andre P. Galaza, Cesar A. Garcia, Jose R. Jimenez, Osvaldo A. Lopez, William Marcial, Sinio T. Mataalii, Carlos A. Mendez, Adelaida Miranda, Karla J. Navarrete, Joselyne D. Munoz, Tamara J. Navarrete, Josue R. Munoz, Erick J. Nochez, Fabian J. Prado, Robert A. Ramirez, Noe Rios, Jennifer Rodriguez, Erika Ruiz.
Gracias a la Hna. Virginia Cipres, Hna. Olga Espindola, y catequistas en general por haber ayudado a estos jovenes a completar esta jornada y recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmacion.
Recordemos a estos jovenes de nuestra comunidad en nuestras oraciones!

NOTICIAS DEL MINISTERIO DE GAY & LESBIANAS: El Ministerio de Gay & Lesbianas de la Parroquia tendra un “Potluck” el Domingo 24 de Abril despues de la Misa de 5:30pm en la Oficina de Liturgia. La entrada sera por la puerta del jardin detras de la Iglesia, un representante de este Ministerio estara en la puerta para recibir y hacer entrar a la gente. Todos estan invitados!
Si desean, pueden traer su plato favorito para compartir! Para mayores detalles, llamen a Orlando Rivera al (213) 804-7236.

COORDINADORES VENTA DE LOS DOMINGOS LA PROXIMA SEMANA: Comunidades Eclesiales de Base (cafe & donuts)

NOTICIAS DEL DEPTO. DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: El Depto de Educacion Religiosa esta promoviendo una “rifa” para recaudar fondos para su programa de catequesis. La rifa se llevara a cabo el Sabado 7 de Mayo en el auditorio de la escuela.
1ero premio: una computadora nueva
2do premio: 2 pases para Estudios Universal
3er premio: Un certificado de $40 para el Rest. Teresita.
Por favor sean generosos y ayuden al Programa de Educacion Religiosa. Representantes del CCD estaran hoy despues de las Misas ofreciendo estas rifas. Tambien puede adquirir boletos en la oficina de Educacion Religiosa. Gracias!!

NOTICIAS DEL CENTRO PASTORAL: UNA PLEGARIA DE VIDA
Recientemente recibi una carta que toco mi corazon, ojala toque el suyo tambien. Jerome Williams es un joven que esta en busca de un donante de medula osea, tiene Leucemia y tiene una gran fe que encontrara a esa generosa persona que le salvara la vida. Hay gran demanda y pocos voluntarios para donaciones de medula osea de diversas etnicidades . El es de descendencia Afroamericana, francesa y indioamericano, le han comunicado que debido a su herencia tan mezclada le ha sido mas díficil encomtrar a alquien que sea compatible. Alguien del Caribe, Afroamericano y/o Hispano, seria la persona ideal para donarle un poco de vida.
City of Hope, la Universidad de Northridge y la Iglesia de St. Agata en los Angeles han organizado una donacion the Medula Osea en sus localidades para ayudar a el y a miles de pacientes que como el esperan un milagro de un donante que les salvara la vida. Si esta Interesado en participar y ser un donante de vida aqui estan las direcciones:
ABRIL 25 – 9AM-2:00PM Northridge State University 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, 91330 en frente de la libreria El Matador
MAYO 1- 7am-2:00pm Iglesia Santa Agata, 2646 Mansfield Ave. L.A. 90016
Si desan mayores informes llamen a nuestras oficinas al (323) 871-8042.
El domingo 1 de Mayo habra en el auditorio de la escuela un seminario para las personas que esten interesadas en comprar casa – de las 8:00am a las 3:00pm visite el auditorio durante esas horas para obtener informacion sobre este tema.

ATENCION FELIGRESES: Por favor usen los sobres que envia la Iglesia para hacer sus donaciones. Estos sobres son enviados cada dos meses. Si Ud. No los recibe, puede ser que sea porque usted no está inscrito en la parroquia, y/o que los datos que tenemos no estan correctos. Ayudennos a mantener nuestros costos administrativos bajos, llamen a la oficina de la rectoria toda vez que tengan algun cambio de nombre, direccion, telefono, estado civil, etc. (323) 462-6311.

ORACION POR LAS VOCACIONES
Generoso Dios, Tu nos muestras el camino que conduce a la vida eterna.
Por medio del bautismo, nos has llamado a proclamar la Buena Nueva.
Bendice y fortalece a quienes han hecho el compromiso de servirte en la Iglesia.
Guia y llena de tu sabiduria a quienes desean discernir su vocacion.
Enriquece nuestra Iglesia con dedicados miembros casados y solteros, con diaconos, sacerdotes y religiosos.
Concedenos que, llenos de gozo y de tu Santo Espiritu podamos seguir a Jesus, nuestro Buen Pastor ahora y siempre.
Amen.

SABIA USTED?
Sabe Ud que cada persona que trabaja con ninos y jovenes en la Arquidiocesis de Los Angeles por mandato debe asistir al entrenamiento de VIRTUS? VIRTUS ha sido disenado para prevenir el abuso de menores, informando a los adultos de como el abuso sexual es perpetrado por los adultos asi como tambien por otros ninos. Mas de 20,000 adultos han asistido al entrenamiento VIRTUS en la Arquidiocesis. Para mas informacion sobre las sesiones de entrenamiento VIRTUS llame a la Arquidiocesis al programa Protegiendo Los Ninos al (213) 637-7227.

RINCON FINANCIERO: Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue -
Colecta regular $7,825.00
Otros ingresos/donaciones $3,153.00
Total de ingresos $10,978.00
El promedio de gastos de la parroquia, incluyendo el pago de la deuda, es de $10,300.00 semanales. Gracias por su apoyo.

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