For the Week of June 26 - July 2, 2005

Think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. — Romans 6:11

WHAT WE LOVE: We cannot help conforming ourselves to what we love. —St. Francis de Sales

WELCOMING OF VISITORS AND SPECIAL BLESSING FOR OUR TRAVELERS: During these summer months, we would like to welcome those who are visiting us here for the first time. We hope you find God’s warmth and welcome here among us. During this time pray for those of our community who may be leaving on vacation this week. May you have a nice and safe vacation, our prayers are with you!

PLEASE DON’T FORGET: While you are planning your summer vacation, guess where we are going to be?Right here, During the summer your Church provides activities and services that help keep a community together. Unfortunately Church expenses continue and collections often dwindle.
We wish you a safe, enjoyable summer, and hope that this will remind you to plan ahead and use your WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES every week-and to please be generous! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!

LEGION OF MARY Invitation!!! Those wishing to enrich their spiritual life are invited to join the Legion of Mary…come to a meeting each Monday evening in the St. Ignatius Room at 6:30pm. Must be a practicing Catholic.

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPT. NEWS: The Religious Education Program is accepting registrations for Catechism, Confirmation, and RCIA programs for the 2005-2006 school year. Please come to the Religious Education Office on or call them at (323) 463-9820 for more information.

CARNIVAL NEWS: The Solicitations, Food, and Inventory Committees will meet on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All those involved in these committees and those who would like to join, are invited to come and participate!!!

GAY & LESBIAN MINISTRY NEWS: The Blessed Sacrament Lesbian & Gay Outreach Ministry is holding its monthly potluck this Sunday, June 26th, after the 5:30pm Mass. Enter at the courtyard behind the church. All interested in participating in this ministry are welcome to attend!

Looking to purchase a new vehicle? Go into Hollywood Toyota 6000 Hollywood Blvd. Ask for Vic Sabala or Paige Grant. Tell them you are a Parishioner and they will give you any vehicle (Prius and Scion excluded) for only $200 over invoice. Plus will donate $100. to Blessed Sacrament for each vehicle sold. Offer ends Oct. 31, 2005

MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday, June 26 - 9:00 Roberto Olivares; 1:00 Oralia & Pedro Hernandez, 2nd Intention San Juan Bautista
Monday, June 27 - 8:00 Tranquilino & Dionisia Coronel; 12:00 Celso Castilho
Tuesday, June 28 - 8:00 Oscar Gomez; 12:00 Lovie de la Cruz
Wednesday, June 29 - 8:00 Peter Gaiser; 12:00 Phyllis Ernst
Thursday, June 30 - 8:00 Carl Cassella; 12:00 Bolivar Ortiz de Monaco
Friday, July 1 - 8:00 John Aguilar; 12:00 L.G. Johnson; 7:30 Elizabeth Naves
Saturday, July 2 - 8:00 Agapita Mauro; 12:00 Jacinto Yamzon

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sab July 2 - 5:30 pm Fr. E.C. Sebastian
Sun/Dom July 3 - 7:30 am Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 9:00 am Fr. Mike Mandala; 11:00am Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 1:00 pm Fr. Mike Mandala; 5:30 pm Fr. E. C. Sebastian; 7:00 pm Fr. Mike Mandala

PARISH CENTER NEWS - Social Services Office: We are having a Rummage Sale today in the lunch area of the school, visit us and find a lot of good deals. From July 1st to October 15 we will be working with the Franchise Tax Board in the Homeowners and Renters Assistance Program that assist the blind, disable and senior citizens if you are within these group, please call and make an appointment.
– The Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services have jobs and Career Opportunities for youth 16 to 21, stop by our office and ask for an application.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 18:16-33; Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Mt 9:9-13
Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17
Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

CARNIVAL NEWS: Welcome to the Carnival section of Blessed Sacrament Parish’s bulletin. Hope you were able to join us last year, lots of fun and comraderie. We need your help to make the 2005 Blessed Sacrament Carnival a success! The Carnival is our school and parish’s largest single fundraising event. The 2005 Carnival will be held October 21, 22, 23rd.
There are many ways that you can participate and we welcome all suggestions for possible contributions.
– Volunteer your time: To solicit for donations, planning and installing decorations, setting up before the weekend event, preparing food, running the game & raffle booths etc.
– 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
– Come to the party and enjoy: We will send you more information thru the bulletin as the weekend draws closer but don’t forget that your raffle ticket purchases 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 colleague’s friends, and families to join us for the weekend.
– 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 2005 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

FINANCE CORNER: Our income last week was -
Regular Collection $7,995.50
Other income/donations $2,401.00
Total weekly income $10,397.50
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $10,300.00 weekly. Thank you for your support.

LO QUE AMAMOS: No podemos evitar asemejarnos a lo que amamos. — San Francisco de Sales

BIENVENIDOS VISITANTES Y BENDICIONES ESPECIALES A LOS VIAJEROS: Durante los meses de verano, damos la bienvenida a todas la personas que nos estan visitando hoy por primera vez. Esperamos que todos Uds. encuentren en nuestros servicios el amor y calor de Dios y de nuestra entera comunidad. Tambien durante los meses de verano, estaremos orando por las personas que salen de vacaciones. Que disfruten de sus vacaciones y que Dios los acompane.

POR FAVOR NO SE OLVIDEN: En cuanto Ustedes estan planeando sus vacaciones, adivinen donde wstaremos nosotros? Aqui mismo, Durante el verano la Iglesia continua proporcionando actividades y servicios que ayudan a mantener a la comunidad unida. Desafortunadamente los gastos de la Iglesia continuan y por lo general las colectas disminuyen.
Les deseamos unas buenas vacaciones, que se diviertan durante el verano y nos gustaria recordarles para que planeen con anticipacion y usen sus SOBRES DE OFRENDAS SEMANALES todas las semanas-y por favor sean generosos! GRACIAS Y QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA!

COORDINADORES VENTAS DE LOS DOMINGO LA PROXIMA SEMANA: Comunidades Eclesiales de Base (cafe y donuts)

AVISO DEL DEPTO. DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Se estan aceptando matriculas para los programas de Catecismo, Confirmacion, y RICA para el nuevo ano escolar 2005-2006. Por favor vengan a la Oficina de Educacion Religiosa o llamen al (323) 463-9820 para mayores informes.

NOTICIAS DEL CENTRO PARROQUIAL: Visite la Venta de Segunda que se esta llevando a cabo en el area donde se sirve el Almuerzo de la Escuela, visitenos, encontrara muchos articulos a muy buenos precios. De el 1o. de Julio hasta el 15 de Octubre estaremos trabajando con el Programa del Franchise Tax Board para asistir a los propietarios de casas o personas que alquilan y que esten retiradas.que padezcan ceguera o alguna otra incapacitacion. Si se encuentra entre este grupo llamenos para hacer una cita.

NOTICIAS DEL CARNAVAL: El Martes 28 a las 7:30pm en el Centro Pastoral habra reunion del Carnaval. Se reuniran los comites de solicitaciones y comida. Todos los que pertenezcan a estos comites estan invitados a venir y participar, y tambien toda otra persona que desee colaborar.

Esta pensando comprar carro nuevo? Vaya a Hollywood Toyota, 6000 Hollywood Blvd y pregunte por Vic Sabala o Paige Grant. Digales que Ud es feligres de esta parroquia y ellos le daran cualquier vehiculo (excluyendo los Prius y Scion) por solo $200 a mas sobre el precio de la factura. Ademas donaran $100 a la parroquia por cada carro que se venda. Esta oferta termina el 31 de Octubre. Aprovechen!!!!

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Gn 18:16-33; Mt 8:18-22
Martes: Gn 19:15-29; Mt 8:2-27
Miercoles: Hch 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
Jueves: Gn 22:1b-19; Mt 9:1-8
Viernes: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Mt 9:9-13
Sabado: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17
Domingo: Zac 9:9-10; Sal 145(144); Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

CARNAVAL: Bienvenidos a la seccion del Carnaval en nuestro boletin. Espero que Uds nos hayan acompanado el ano pasado, cuando nos divertimos muchisimo en un ambiente de camaridad. Necesitamos otra vez de su ayuda para hacer del Carnaval de este ano todo un exito. El Carnaval es el evento mas grande de nuestra parroquia en el cual recaudamos fondos para la parroquia y nuestra escuela y este ano se realizara el 21, 22 y 23 de Octubre.
Hay muchas maneras en las que ustedes pueden ayudar y participar. Haganme saber sus ideas, sugerencias para obtener mas contribuciones.
– Voluntarios: Donando su tiempo para solicitar donaciones, haciendo y/o colocando las decoraciones, cocinando, arreglando antes y despues del Carnaval, trabajando en alguno de los kioskos de juegos y/o comida.
– Donaciones: Pidiendo donaciones de los negocios que ustedes frequentan, de sus familiares y amistades.
– Vengan a la fiesta para divertirse: Les daremos mas informacion cuando se vaya acercando la fecha. Pero no se olviden que el exito del Carnaval reside en la venta de los boletos de las rifas. Inviten a sus familiares y amigos para que vengan durante este fin de semana.
– Estamos deseosos de poder superar nuestro record financiero de los anos anteriores. Continuen leyendo el boletin para informarse de las fechas de nuestras reuniones y poder participar. Para mayores detalles, favor contactar a Valerie Milano al (323) 953-9853 o Lolamilano@aol.com

RINCON FINANCIERO: Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue -
Colecta Regular $7,995.50
Otros ingresos/donaciones $2,401.00
Total de ingresos $10,397.50
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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