For the Week of March 30 - April 5, 2008

“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” — John 20:29b

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Next Friday, April 4 is the First Friday of the month. Therefore, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:30am until 9:30am.

EASTER CANDLES: We are offering you the opportunity of buying Easter Candles. They are on sale at the church parking lot. These candles are smoke-fee and are manufactured by the same company that makes our fine candles.

PLEASE HELP UPGRADE OUR COMPUTER LAB: Blessed Sacrament School is upgrading its computer lab and needs several flat screen monitors an computer desks. If you, or someone you know can make this in-kind donation, it would be greatly appreciated. We need 5 monitors and 10 desks. Please call the school at 323 467-4177 or stop by the main office, Monday through Friday form 8am to 3pm. Thank you.

Hail Mary the Queen Concert: Mark your calendars now the Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir Concert scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., here at Blessed Sacrament Church. The choir is internationally known and most recently won gold and silver medals at the Asian Choir Olympics in Indonesia. Tickets are $15 for adult and $7 for children. For more information, contact Fr. Wayne.

Thank you to all who made the celebration of Holy Week such a spiritually touching and spectAcular experience. A special thanks is due to the Liturgy Leadership Committee and to all those who planned and carried out our liturgies. Thanks also to all those cleaned the church and did all of the thankless behind the scenes work. Thanks also to all those who prepared candidates, gave retreats, wrote and delivered reflections, put on plays, etc. etc. Thanks to all who helped celebrate that the Risen Lord has truly brought hope and new life to our troubled world.
Easter Blessings,
Fr. Mike

MISSAL ON SALE: English missals for the year 2008 are on sale at the rectory office at the price fo $4.00 per missal.

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

RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED: The rectory office and Blessed Sacrament School will be closed on Monday, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday as usual.

FOLKLORE DANCING CLASSES: “Come and Dance” Beginning every Thursday in April, at 7pm - 9pm., Dr. Ernesto Prado and his Ballet Mexico 2000 will start a Folklore dancing class here at Blessed Sacrament in the School Auditorium. Five dollar donation. For more information contact Mary at 323 465-4307.

STAND AND BE COUNTED: NEW MEMBERS WELCOME: Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. To so clearly state your Catholic commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it is time for infant baptism, school registration, weddings, when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor, and even funerals.
We are often asked to provide affidavits for baptismal and confirmation sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a registered, active, and contributing member in our parish. How do you know if you are already registered? A registered parishioner receives all parish mailings. So, are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are always available at rectory office. Please complete one today if you would like to join our community.

A SEASON OF JOY: “They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42). This first line of today’s first reading sets the tone as this fifty-day celebration of Easter opens before us. Today we listen to the teachings of three apostles–Luke, Peter, and John–who remind us that even though we have not seen Christ, we nonetheless are filled with joy as we place our belief in his saving death and resurrection. Each week during the Easter season we will gather as a community of faith to find strength and support from our God and from one another. Each week we will gather to break bread and offer the great prayer of thanksgiving, actions that will manifest the very presence of the risen Christ in our midst. Let us be open to the wonders of this season of joy. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday March 30 - 9:00 Maria del Carmen Hernandez, 2nd Intention Señor de la Misericordia; 1:00 Byron Estrada, 2nd Intention Luz Maria García
Monday March 31 - 8:00 Dr. Soleda Mills; 12:00 Ilsa Luehing
Tuesday April 1 - 8:00 Joseph Nyguen; 12:00 Johnny Balaoing
Wednesday April 2 - 8:00 Dr. Howard Cremin; 12:00 Jesuit Community
Thursday April 3 - 8:00 Omar Bañuelos Santana; 12:00 Migdalia de Jesus
Friday April 4 - 8:00 Julio Gatela; 12:00 Jan Korczak; 7:30 Antonio Cervantes
Saturday April 5 - 8:00 Rosario R. Cabañas, 2nd Intention Tito Ramiso

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

MLGC: The Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics has been active here at Blessed Sacrament for over ten years. Come join us at our upcoming events and see if you would have interest in participating in this very active ministry. Our next gathering will be none other than an evening of Korean BBQ on Thursday April 10 at 7pm at a local Korean BBQ restaurant (more info to follow). On Sunday April 27, following the 11am Mass, we will hold our quarterly brunch potluck here at the church. On Thursday May 15 at 7pm, we will hold our quarterly Evening of Prayer and Reflection. The next scheduled event will be another potluck on Sunday June 29th, this time following the 5:30pm Mass. For more information on these events and other questions regarding the ministry, please call the number listed in the bulletin or check with the parish office. Thanks!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8-10; Ps. 40; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

Did You Know? Learn to “stop” inappropriate activity before it happens
Child safety tip: Teach your child to respect the word “stop!” Teach your preschooler that “stop” means “stop,” and that your child has the right to stop people from touching his or her body. Obviously, exceptions will have to be made for doctors and parents, but even parents must listen when a child doesn’t want to be tickled or hugged anymore. Reinforcing this excellent lesson gives your child the power to recognize — and to stop — “bad touching” by others if it should happen. For particular help you may call: Mrs. Gloria Galarza, Coordinator Protecting our Children Program, phone: (323) 462-3646, or Sr. Sheila McNiff, Director of Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

FINANCE CORNER -Our income for Holy week was:
Holy Thursday Collection $814.00
Good Friday Collection $2,524.00
Holy Saturday Collection $1,436.00
Total Holy Week $4,774.00
Easter Sunday Collection $13,539.00
Other income/donations $ 6,257.00
Total weekly income $24,570.00
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $12,800.00 weekly. Thank you for your continued support.

“Dichosos los que creen sin haber visto”. — Juan 20:29b

EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: El próximo Viernes 4 de Abril es el 1er. Viernes del mes. Por lo tanto, tendremos Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento a partir de las 8:30am hasta las 9:30am.

VELAS DE PASCUA FLORIDA: Estamos ofreciendo Velas de Pascua Florida. Están a la venta en el estacionamiento de la Iglesia. Estas velas no hacen humo y son hechas por la misma compañía que fabrica las velas que regularmente vendemos en la rectoría.

RECTORIA CERRADA: La oficina de la rectoría y la Escuela del Santísimo Sacramento estarán cerradas el Lunes 31 de Marzo con motivo del la celebración del feriado de Cesar E. Chávez. Reabriremos el Martes en nuestro horario de costumbre.

CLASES DE FOLCLOR: “Te Invitamos a Bailar” A partir del mes de Abril todos los Jueves de 7pm - 9pm en le auditorio de la escuela del Santísimo Sacramento el Dr. Ernesto Prado y su Ballet México 2000 impartirá clases de Folclor. Donación de $5.00. Para mas información llamar a Mary al 323 465.4307.

El ángel le dijo: “No temas, Maria, porque has encontrado el favor de Dios. Concebirás en tu seno y darás a luz un hijo, al que pondrás el nombre de Jesús. Lucas 1:30-31

POR FAVOR AYUDENOS A RENOVAR NUESTRAS COMPUTADORAS: La Escuela del Santísimo Sacramento esta renovando sus computadoras y necesitamos monitores con pantalla plana y escritorios para computadoras. Si usted, o alguien que usted conoce puede hacer esta donación, se lo agradeceremos mucho. Necesitamos 5 monitores y 10 escritorios. Favor llamar a la Escuela, al 323 467-4177 o visítenos en nuestra oficina de Lunes a Viernes de 8am a 3pm. Gracias

Gracias a todos los que hicieron de esta celebración de Semana Santa una experiencia extraordinaria y llena de espiritualidad. Un agradecimiento especial al Comité de Liturgia y a todos aquellos que planificaron y coordinaron nuestras liturgias. Gracias tambien a todos los que limpiaron nuestra Iglesia y a los hicieron los trabajos detrás de los bastidores sin que se les note. Gracias a todos los que prepararon a los candidatos, dieron retiros, escribieron y compartieron sus reflexiones, a los que hicieron representaciones en vivo, etc. etc. Gracias a todos los que ayudaron a celebrar y que la Resurrección de Nuestro Señor haya traído esperanza y nueva vida a nuestro atormentado mundo.
Bendiciones,
Padre Miguel

HAGASE CONTAR:BIENVENIDOS NUEVOS MIEMBROS
Inscribirse en su parroquia es una declaración de su deseo de ser parte de una comunidad Católica y un compromiso a la vida de esa parroquia. Demostrar su compromiso a la fe Católica en todas sus dimensiones te traerá ventajas, reconocimientos y responsabilidades. Ser un miembro inscrito de la parroquia te facilitará los preparativos cuando llegue el tiempo de pedir unbautismo, la inscripción al colegio, las bodas, cuando te piden que seas un padrino o madrina en un bautismo y hasta en los funerales.
En varias ocasiones nos piden cartas de affidávit para padrinos o madrinas de bautismo o
confirmación. Sólo podemos proveerle cartas a los miembros de la parroquia que conocemos, los que están inscritos, activos, y contribuyendo a la parroquia. ¿Cómo sabe usted que está inscrito? Un miembro inscrito recibe correspondencia de la parroquia. ¿Eres miembro inscrito de la parroquia? Si no lo eres, por favor inscríbase. Los formularios para inscribirse se obtienen en la oficina de la rectoría. Por favor, llene el formulario hoy mismo y hágase miembro de nuestra comunidad.(c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (39); Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38
Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Domingo: Hch 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16(15); 1 Pe 1:17-21; Lc 24:13-35

COORDINADORES DE LA VENTA DEL PROXIMO DOMINGO: Hospitalidad (café & donuts)

Sabe Usted? Póngale el “Alto” a Actividades Inapropiadas Antes de Que Sucedan
Consejo para la seguridad: Enseñe a sus niños a respetar la palabra “alto”. Enseñe a sus hijos preescolares que “alto” significa “alto” y que sus hijos tienen el derecho de ponerles el alto a personas que tocan su cuerpo. Obviamente, excepciones tendrán que ser hechas para los médicos y los padres, pero incluso los padres deben escuchar cuando un hijo no desea ser cosquilleado o abrazado mas. Reforzando esta lección excelente da a sus niños el poder de reconocer - y poner alto - al “contacto físico inapropiado” por otros si llegara a suceder.
Para obtener ayuda usted puede llamar: Sra. Gloria Galarza, Coordinadora del Programa telf: (323) 462-3646, ó Hna Sheila McNiff, Directora de la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda, al 213-637-7650.

RINCON FINANCIERO - Nuestro ingreso de Semana Santa fue:
Colecta Jueves Santo $814.00
Colecta Viernes Santo $2,524.00
Colecta Sábado Santo $1,436.00
Total Semana Santa $4,774.00
Colecta Domingo de Pascua Florida $13,539.00
Otros ingresos/donaciones $ 6,257.00
Total de ingresos $24,570.00
El promedio de gastos de la parroquia, incluyendo el pago de la deuda, es de $12,800.00 semanales. Gracias por su continuo apoyo.

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