For the Week of August 28 - September 3, 2005

Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. — Romans 12:2

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!

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: next Friday, Sept. 2nd, is the First Friday of the month, therefore, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:30am to 9:30am. We will close the exposition with a Benediction.

PARISH CENTER NEWS:
– Dr. Janine Arbelaez, P.D., a professional psychotherapist will volunteer her time once a week at our Social Services office. Dr. Arbelaez specializes in children and young adults in need of therapist for depression, anxiety and abused children including family and couples. For more information please call 323-871-8042.
– Don’t know what to do with your old cell phone? We are collecting old cellular phones as a fund raising project for the Social Services Center. Your help will be appreciated.
– Hope Net, a nonprofit organization that works very closely with our Social Service and B.S. St. Vincent de Paul. Invites you to the 13th Annual Taste of Larchmont Village. Enjoy their sampling gourmet cuisine from the restaurants. For more information, please call 213-389-9949.

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!!

CARNIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS: are being sold after Masses on Sunday.

SCHOOL NEWS: We welcome back all our school faculty, existing families and we welcome our new families. School begins on Wednesday, August 31st at 8:30 am with dismissal at 12:30 pm. For more information, please call (323) 471-4177. Blessed Sacrament School is accepting registrations for the school year 2005-2006. Pls. Call the school office directly.

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

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: We are trying to organize our Ministry to the sick and homebound so that all who are in need, will be served. To do this we need to know who is presently taking communion to them, in their homes or Hospitals etc: Together we are strong as we take the Body of Christ to those who need Him.
Also, if you are interested in being trained to do this in our parish, or if you know of someone who would like to receive communion and is homebound, please contact: (English) Pauline Baglioni323-851-6609, e-mail: paulinebag@aol.com OR (Spanish) Maria Barajas 323-464-2433

MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday, August 28 - 9:00 Rodolfo Rudy Avina, 2nd Intention St. Agustin; 1:00 Araceli Perello
Monday, August 29 - 8:00 Sheri Smorol; 12:05 Salvador Avina
Tuesday, August 30 - 8:00 Ricardo Barreto; 12:05 Mandy Solomon
Wednesday, August 31 - 8:00 Raul Roque Tolentino; 12:05 Barbara Wild
Thursday, September 1 - 8:00 Carlin Guimbalina; 12:05 Tomas Matew
Friday, September 2 - 8:00 Leonardo & Aida Peralta; 12:05 Teresa Thu Nguyen; 7:30 Claudio Barco
Saturday, September 3 - 8:00 Pacita Camahort; 12:05 Sheri Smorol

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sab September 3 - 5:30 pm Fr. Mike Mandala
Sun/Dom September 4 - 7:30 am Fr. Mike Mandala; 9:00 am Fr. Wayne Negrete; 11:00 am Fr. Jose Viton; 1:00 pm Fr. Wayne Negrete; 5:30 pm Fr. Jose Viton; 7:00 pm Fr. Wayne Negrete

NEXT WEEK’S SUNDAY SALES COORDINATORS: Ministros De Eucaristia (coffee & donuts)

LESBIAN & GAY OUTREACH MINISTRY: is holding its monthly potluck this Sunday, August 28, after the 5:30pm Mass in the garden area behind the church. Anyone who is interested in participating in this ministry is welcome to attend!

CARNIVAL NEWS: The weekend of OCTOBER 21-23, 2005.
The Blessed Sacrament Carnival is the single, largest fundraising event we host each year. Each year we raise over $50,000. This money directly supports our parish, social services program and school. With over 50% of Blessed Sacrament School kids needing tuition assistance, the money we raise is vital to our parish mission of providing quality education and a rich social and cultural environment to Hollywood children.
These funds are also critical to the operation of our Social Services program. We operate one of few Hollywood centers that provide a place for homeless men and women to shower. We also provide hot meals, clothing, job-placement assistance, emergency rent and utility assistance, legal clinics and counseling. Without our Social Services Center many of the people we service would have no where to turn for help or for a chance at a better life.
How can our parish members help?
– Raffle Tickets. We mailed raffle tickets to our parish community 2 weeks ago. We hope you received yours and we sincerely hope that you will purchase the book of tickets. Not only will every dollar go towards our parish programs but you will have a shot at winning $5000 in cash; $2000 in cash; or a 20 in. television and DirecTV package. Plus for every book of tickets you purchase you receive one ticket free. If you didn’t receive tickets in the mail, you can purchase books in the rectory.
– Program Acknowledgements: You can purchase an acknowledgement ad ranging from $20 for a small ad to $100 for a full-page ad. These ads will appear in our Carnival program and will provide you with a great opportunity to promote your business. Families can also purchase ads to recognize the Carnival and pay special tribute to their loved ones. Ad forms can be picked up at the exits of the church. Donations: Cash donations are most certainly welcome and will go towards underwriting our activity booths. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation, you can bring a check to the rectory. Please indicate that the donation is for the Carnival.
We sincerely hope that our parish members are able to join us in our effort to maintain and improve on our programs and our mission. With so much at stake your support is imperative. Please help us continue giving to our community.
We look forward to your involvement and to a weekend that will be a joy and pleasure for all! Please 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 at (323) 953-9853 or by e-mail: Lolamilano@aol.com .
This announcement will be translated into Spanish in next week’s bulletin. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mk 6:17-29
Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11
Friday: Col 1:15-20; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

FINANCE CORNER: Our income last week was -
Regular Collection $8,935.00
Other income/donations $2,893.00
Total weekly income $11,828.00
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $10,300.00 weekly. Thank you for your support.

EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: el proximo Viernes 2 de Septiembre es el primer Viernes del mes y por lo tanto tendremos expuesto al Santisimo Sacramento desde las 8:30am hasta las 9:30am en que encerraremos nuestra veneracion con una Bendicion en general.

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. Esperamos que todos Uds. encuentren en nuestros servicios el amor y calor de Dios y de nuestra 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 proteja.

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.

ESCUELA: Las clases empiezan el Miercoles 31 de Agosto de 8:30 a 12:30 PM durante la primera semana. Damos una cordial bienvenida al cuerpo docente, familias y nuestros estudiantes. Para mas informacion favor llamar al (323) 467-4177. Las matrículas para el ano escolar 2005-2006 estan abiertas. Por favor llamar directamente a la oficina de la escuela.

MINISTERIO DE GAY & LESBIANAS: Tendra su comida mensual de camaderia (potluck) hoy Domingo 31 despues de la Misa de las 5:30pm en el jardin de la Iglesia. Si Ud esta interesado en este ministerio, lo invitamos a que participe y asista!

EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Las matriculas para los programas de Catecismo, Confirmacion, y RICA para el nuevo ano escolar 2005-2006 ya estan abiertas. Por favor vengan a la Oficina de Educacion Religiosa o llamen al (323) 463-9820.

NOTICIAS DEL CENTRO PASTORAL:
– La Dra. Janine Arbelaez es Psicoterapista y donara su tiempo una vez a la semana en la oficina de Servicios Sociales. La Dra. Arbelaez, P. D. se especializa en ninos y adolescentes que padecen de depresion, ansiedad y abuso, incluyendo familias y parejas. Para mayor informacion, por favor llame al 323-871-8042.
– No sabe que hacer con su celular viejo? Estamos colectando telefonos celulares como un proyecto para recaudar fondos para El Centro de Servicios Sociales. Su ayuda se le agradecera mucho.
– Hope Net, una organizacion no lucrativa, que trabaja muy de cerca con nuestra oficina de Servicios Sociales y B.S. San Vicente de Paul. Les invita a celebrar su 13avo. Aniversario. Saboreen la comida exquisita de muchos restaurantes. Para mas informacion, llame al 213-389-9949.

MINISTERIO PARA LOS ENFERMOS Y PERSONAS QUE NO PUEDEN SALIR DE CASA: Estamos organizando un Ministerio para los enfermos y personas que no pueden salir de casa para que así todos puedan ser servidos. Necesitamos saber quien esta actualmente recibiendo comunion en sus hogares y/o hospitales. Juntos nos hacemos mas fuertes si llevamos el Cuerpo de Cristo a aquellos que lo necesitan. Tambien, si Ud. esta interesado (a) en ser entrenado para hacer esto. Favor contactar a: Maria Barajas (Espanol) 323-464-2433 or Pauline Baglioni (Ingles) (323) 851-6609 - email: paulinebag@aol.com

BOLETOS DE RIFA DEL CARNAVAL: ya estan a la venta los Domingos despues de las Misas.

COORDINADORES DE VENTAS DE LOS DOMINGOS- LA PROXIMA SEMANA: Ministros De Eucaristia (cafe y donuts)

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Tes 4:13-18; Mc 6:17-29
Martes: 1 Tes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lc 4:31-37
Miercoles: Col 1:1-8; Lc 4:38-44
Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Lc 5:1-11
Viernes: Col 1:15-20; Lc 5:33-39
Sabado: Col 1:21-23; Lc 6:1-5
Domingo: Ez 33:7-9; Sal 95(94); Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

RINCON FINANCIERO: Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue -
Colecta Regular $8,935.00
Otros ingresos / donaciones $2,893.00
Total de ingresos $11,828.00
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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