For the Week of April 22 - 28, 2007

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” — Revelation 5:12

WELCOME
At the Easter Vigil the catechumens who have completed the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) were received into the Church. Durante la Vigilia Pascual los catecúmenos que terminaron su preparo en el programa RICA fueron recibidos en la Iglesia.

Candidates seeking reception, Baptized, received Holy Communion and Confirmation were:
Candidatos buscando recepción, que recibieron los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación son:
– Jennifer Chaney Kodiak, Kresta Lee Lins, Jana S. Gottfried, Gabrielle Y. Guglielmelli, Seth D.
Mittleman, Normie Jennifer Roman, Stuart Andrew Slaugh

Candidates seeking Confirmation and Holy Communion were:
Candidatos que recibieron los Sacramentos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación son:
– Guadalupe Andrea Cervantes, Johana Gaby Soto

Candidate seeking Confirmation were:
Candidato que recibió el Sacramento de Confirmación:
– Victor M. Alvarez, Jaime Audiel Cabrera,Carlos Frausto, Monique Ivonne Frausto, Maryanne Hooven Leonard, Cynthia Michelle Orellana, Betty Jannette Mendoza

Congratulations to Fr. E. C. Sebastian, Sr. Virginia Cipres and both the English and the Spanish RCIA teams.
Felicitaciones al P. E.C. Sebastian, Hna. Virginia Cipres y ha ambos grupos de preparación, el de inglés y el de español.

SO TOO IN CHRIST SHALL ALL BE BROUGHT TO LIFE.
Last year I lost my Son. I was surrounded by my family, which was a wonderful blessing, but alone, in my loss. Then my children all had to go back to their lives, and I looked and looked for a group to join, so I could share my grief with others. I could not find one. I have just finished a course in Bereavement, and want to start this ministry here, at Blessed Sacrament, I hope it will grow and so help others, who have lost loved ones. Sharing does help I know this. I have two wonderful friends from Blessed Sacrament who stayed with me every weekend for months, and if it were not for them, and the spirit of my Son, I could not be doing what I am now. We can help each other.This is true work of God. Please call me if you are interested, so we can meet and organize ourselves. I thank you in the name of Christ,
– Pauline Baglioni, Tel#: 323-851-6609, Email: paulinebag@aol.com

L.A. VOICE: will meet on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00pm in the school auditorium. All parishioners are invited.

NEXT WEEK’S SUNDAY SALES COORDINATORS: Eucharistic Ministry (coffee & donuts)

MISSALS ON SALE: English missals for the year 2007 are on sale at the rectory office at the price of $2.00 per missal.

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

SCHOOL NEWS: The School is accepting applications for the next school year (2007-2008). Parents can pick up applications from the school office between 8:30 to 3:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Also Grades 3 to 8th have successfully completed the Drug Free Training by Narcon.

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 22 - 9:00 Joseph Ngyen; 1:00 Iluminada S. Gustilo
Monday, April 23 - 8:00 Patricia La Rose; 12:05 Dan Toomey
Tuesday, April 24 - 8:00 Antonio Colorines; 12:05 Fidel Lim
Wednesday, April 25 - 8:00 John Gardner; 12:05 Mary Guyett, 2nd Intention Maria Ubillus
Thursday, April 26 - 8:00 Renee Rabbat; 12:05 Kay Adamo
Friday, April 27 - 8:00 Leonardo Cabrera, 12:05 Cesar Cevera; 7:30 Martha Olimpia Martinez
Saturday, April 28 - 8:00 Maria Crawford

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sáb, April 28 - 6:00 pm Fr. Wayne Negrete
Sun/Dom April 29 - 7:30 am Fr. Mike Mandala; 9:00 am Fr. E.C. Sebastian; 11:00 am Fr. Wayne Negrete; 1:00 pm Fr. E.C. Sebastian; 5:30 pm Fr. Fred O’Brien

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS: On Monday, April 23 the Health Cabinet will provide pneumonia vaccines for our homeless neighbors, in the Social Services Center.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION: Just as the early church consecrated women living alone in the world, today that consecration is available to women who take solemn vows as cloistered nuns different from religious sisters), women who follow a way of life in communities called “secular institutes,” and laywomen. Oddly, the ritual is not permitted for religious sisters. The prayers talk about the woman’s self-gift to Christ, and her self-gift to the Church. Up until recent years, this was a solemn ceremony performed only for cloistered nuns under certain circumstances. In its new form, we have a ritual that revives a very ancient and little-known way of life. Today, a woman can live independently at home, without association with any religious sisterhood or institute, yet be consecrated to holiness and service. Normally, a ring and/or a veil may be given in the liturgy of consecration. It is a rite very different from religious profession, where the sister makes promises or vows, and is rather an expression of approval and blessing for a way of life already embraced. Unlike ancient times, which valued actual virginity, the new rite may be celebrated for anyone provided there has never been a marriage and the woman has always lived a virtuous life. — James Field, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH 2007 PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
ANNOUNCEMENT SUNDAY
This week, you will receive a brochure that is being mailed to you. This brochure not only contains information regarding the nature of the Parish Stewardship Program, it also contains information on the current giving of our parishioners and the income and expense budget of our parish, as well as, it describes the many ministries opportunities where you can collaborate with your Time, Talent & Treasure in our parish. You are asked to carefully study the brochure and to note the financial giving commendations that it contains. Please fill out at home your Stewardship Commitment Form and bring it to church next weekend. When making your donations we encourage you to use your checks and/or envelopes. It is very helpful to us to know how many members of our parish are actively involved in offering their financial support. Please make a conscious effort to commit your family to support the work of the Lord at Blessed Sacrament Parish.

Did You Know? Ensuring your child’s school is safe
Every teacher, religious, coach and volunteer who works with children in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ parishes and schools must be fingerprinted and background checked before he or she is permitted to work in any school- or parish-related job or activity that brings them into contact with children. But what about the children who attend non-Catholic private, or public schools? Talk with school administrators and find out what steps they take to protect children from harm. Suggest that they review other abuse prevention programs to ensure that their policies and practices are up-to-date. And, demand that all employees and volunteers who work in the school have been properly screened and background checked before they are allowed to be near your children. For particular help you may call: Mrs. Ava Haylock, Coordinator Protecting our Children Program, phone: (323) 467-4177, or Sr. Sheila McNiff, Director of Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

FINANCE CORNER
Regular Collection $7,562.00
Other income/donations $3,092.00
Total weekly income $10,654.00
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $12,800.00 weekly. Thank you for your continued support.

WORDS AND DEEDS: When people hear us speak God’s word, they marvel at its beauty and power; when they see what little impact it has on our daily lives, they laugh and poke fun at us. –Second-Century Christian

El talento es querer algo tanto que uno está dispuesto a trabajar para conseguirlo. — Anónimo

LA VOZ DE LOS ANGELES: se reunirá el Martes 24 a las 6pm en el auditorio de la escuela. Todos están invitados.

COORDINADORES DE LA VENTA DEL PROXIMO DOMINGO: Ministros de la Eucaristia (café & donuts)

VENTA DE MISALES: tenemos Misales a la venta en la oficina de la rectoría. Precio: $2.00

NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA: La Escuela está aceptando solicitudes de matrículas para el próximo año (2007-2008). Padres de familia pueden recoger las solicitudes en la oficina de la escuela entre la 8:30am y 3:00pm de Lunes a Viernes.

ATENCION FELIGRESES: Por favor usen los sobres que envía 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 están correctos. Ayúdennos a mantener nuestros costos administrativos bajos, llamen a la oficina de la rectoría toda vez que tengan algún cambio de nombre, dirección, teléfono, estado civil, etc. (323) 462-6311. Gracias!!

MINISTERIO DE LA SALUD: El Lunes, 23 de Abril, el Gabinete de Salúd va proveer vacunas contra la neumonía para nuestros vecinos desamparados en el Centro de Servcios Sociales.

IGLESIA DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO PROGRAMA DEL COMPROMISO PARROQUIAL 2007
Esta semana ustedes ya deben haber recibido en el correo un folleto de parte de la parroquia. Este folleto no sólo contiene información sobre el Programa del Compromiso Financiero a nuestra parroquia sino que detalla la contribución de nuestros feligreses; el presupuesto parroquial de ingresos y gastos, y al mismo tiempo, describe las diferentes oportunidades en las cuales ustedes pueden colaborar con su Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro aquí en nuestra parroquia. Les pedimos encarecidamente estudien bien este folleto y que tomen en cuenta las recomendaciones financieras que sugerimos. Por favor llenen este formulario sobre su Compromiso Financiero Parroquial en sus casas y traíganlo a la Iglesia el próximo Domingo. Por favor usen sus cheques personales y/o los sobres que les envía la parroquia para hacer sus donaciones. Esto nos ayuda a saber cuantos miembros de la parroquia están activamente envueltos en su sostenimiento financiero. Por favor tomen una decisión conciente y hagan el esfuerzo de comprometerse Ud y su familia apoyando el trabajo de Dios aquí en la Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento.

Sabe Usted? Como asegurarse de que la escuela de sus hijos sea segura.
Cada profesor, religioso, entrenador y voluntario que trabaja con niños en las parroquias y las escuelas de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles deben pasar por un chequeo de sus huellas digitales y antecedentes antes de que le permitan trabajar en cualquier escuela o actividad parroquiana que tenga contacto con los niños. ¿Pero que sucede con los niños que asistan a escuelas no-Católicas o publicas? Hable con los administradores de la escuela y entérese sobre que pasos puede tomar para proteger a sus hijos. Sugiérales que repasen otros programas de la prevención del abuso para asegurarse de que sus propias pólizas y prácticas estén actualizadas. Y, exija que todos los empleados y voluntarios que trabajan en la escuela pasen por un chequeo a fondo de antecedentes y huellas digitales antes de que les permitan estar cerca de sus hijos. Para obtener ayuda usted puede llamar: Sra. Ava Haylock, Coordinadora del Programa Protegiendo a los Niños, telf: (323) 467-4177, ó Hermana Sheila McNiff, Directora de la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda, al 213-637-7650.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
Miércoles: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mc 16:15-20
Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100(99); Apo 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

RINCON FINANCIERO: Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue:
Colecta regular $7,562.00
Otros ingresos/donaciones $3,092.00
Total de ingresos $10,654.00
El promedio de gastos de la parroquia, incluyendo el pago de la deuda, es de $12,800.00 semanales. Gracias por su continuo apoyo.

PALABRAS Y OBRAS: Cuando la gente nos oye proclamar la palabra de Dios, se maravillan ante su belleza y poder; cuando ven el mínimo impacto que tiene en nuestra vida diaria, se ríen y se burlan de nosotros. — Un cristiano del segundo siglo

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