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Blessed Sacrament Parish

Hollywood, CA since 1904

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Archive for December, 2007



Dec

30

Holy Family (A)

By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 30-12-2007 | Pastor | Comments Off 


* Holy Family (A), December 30, 2007 * Theme:   Family Life Today * Today we celebrate the Holy Family – Joseph, Mary and Jesus * We have visions of tenderness and tranquility * Yet, a different vision is planted for us by today’s Gospel * The Holy Family is forced to leave their homeland and [...]

Dec

16

3 Adviento (A)

By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 16-12-2007 | Pastor | Comments Off 


* III Adviento (A), 16 diciembre, 2007 * Tema: “¿Eres tú el que ha de venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” * Gaudete! * “¿Eres tú el que ha de venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” * Esas son las palabras de los discípulos de Juan el Bautista que se las preguntaron a [...]

Dec

9

2 Advent (A)

By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 09-12-2007 | Pastor | Comments Off 


2nd Advent (A), December 9. 2007 Theme: Prepare the Way of the Lord * If MTV existed back then, John the Baptist might have been a star! * He dressed the part: camel’s-hair clothing and a leather belt. * He ate exotic foods – locusts and wild honey. * He was up front and in [...]

Dec

2

1 Advent (A)

By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 02-12-2007 | Pastor | Comments Off 


First of Advent (A), December 2, 2007 Theme: Advent – A Time of Preparation and Expectation This time of the year is always confusing to me * The After Thanksgiving Merchandizing Season is in full gear * Last week we witnessed the Hollywood Santa Claus Parade * Christmas decoration are up at Hollywood and Highland [...]