PARISH NEWS
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Remember
to leave all cell phones in your car or turn off all audible alarms when entering the church.
Thank you.
SUMMER ATTIRE
Out of respect for our Lord, we request all to appear in church modestly and respectfully
dressed.
Thank you
WELCOME
OUR NEWLY APPOINTED
ADMINISTRATOR
Fr. Joseph Kim Nguyen
Fr. Joseph will begin his ministry at All Souls Church as parish Administrator beginning July 1, 2010; he is taking the place of Fr. Modesto who was made pastor of St. Elizabeth Church in Altadena.
Fr. Joseph was born into a happy family in Saigon, Vietnam. He grew up in a non-Christian neighborhood with a very active Catholic minority. He studied in a high school seminary for seven years. Fr. Joseph was among the “boat people” who fled the Communists in 1982 after the fall of Saigon. He lived in Australia for eight years, where he first learned to speak English with Irish nuns. In 1990 he graduated from St. Patrick Pontifical College in Sydney before moving to California. In 1993 he was ordained by Cardinal Roger Mahony to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Fr. Joseph completed his Master’s Degree (M.A.) the same year. His hobbies include Music, Sports, Reading and Travel. But the main source of joy comes from his service to God’s People in the Archdiocese and abroad.
WELCOME ...
Fr. Joseph Kim Nguyen, on behalf of the entire All Souls Community,
its Ministries, and Staff.
PARISH GROUPS EVENTS CALENDAR
Call the Pastoral Center beforehand to check if any changes
have been made to the parish schedule. Thank you.
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FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR |
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All Souls Appreciation Day
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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FAITH IS
Faith is not merely praying
Upon our knees at night;
Faith is not merely straying
Through darkness into light . . .
Faith is the brave endeavor,
The splendid enterprise,
The strength to serve,
whatever Conditions may arise.
St. Vincent de Paul Sale
On Sunday, August
8th, from 8am - 2pm, at the church patio, there will be a sale
of religious articles and many donated items. Clothing can be bought for $5 a grocery.
ST. VINCENT’S PANTRY
The St. Vincent’s Pantry is running very low. We are in need of food or donations.
The monetary donations can be put in the poor box in back of the Church. Food items, such as pastas, canned goods,
rice, beans, cereals, peanut butter, jelly, etc., can be brought to the Pastoral Center (please check expiration dates). Many of our community
families are struggling to put food on their tables. Please be generous and share the many blessings that God has
given you.
Thank you.
END OF SUMMER PARTY
SAVE THE DATE... for
our upcoming All Souls School Alumni “End of Summer" Party, Saturday, August 28th (time to be determined).
A simple gathering, pot-luck style in the school auditorium. If you are interested in participating, please, send
inquiries to allsoulsreunion@yahoo.com
BIBLE 
STUDY
 with Fr. Joseph Dass in the Parish Hall.For more information, contact Parish Center : 626-281-0466 |
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Now as we near our Centennial celebration of All Souls Church in 2012 we must
begin to plan for this wonderful occasion. Some of the projects that are in the works are described briefly below.
We will update you with the proposals to the following projects and we will continue to use the funds from the
2nd Collection.
Pending Projects:
SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORT:
- Preparation for the 2012 celebration of All Souls Beautification walkway leading from the Church to Hall.
- Planting of tree’s and plants along walkway.
- Patio Renovation and beautification.
- Church Bathroom renovation.
- Hall Bathroom Restoration.
 Two Thousand RosariesAll are invited to help us pray two thousand Hail Mary’s the first Saturday of every month; 8 a.m.—8:00 p.m. in the patio area. There will be a break at 5:15 p.m. and will continue after our 5:30 p.m. vigil Mass. |
NIGHT!
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED….
Must have had Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion.
At least 4th grade. Anyone interested, please contact Gabi
Martin (626) 570-1204, or call the Parish Office.
First Communion 1st year: Tuition: $60.00
Religious Education
Registration starts July 1, and Classes in Sept. 2010
(First Communion, Confirmation & Adults Formation)
The registrations days:
Wednesday, Thursday Friday: 1:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. & Sunday: 8:30 a.m.—2:30p.m.
All the registrations have to be in person with the
Staff of
Religious education. Program Requirements:
Have to be 6 years old or 1st grade and the Baptism Certificate.
First Communion 2nd year: Tuition: $75.00
Completed 1st year and the Baptism Certificate.
Post-First Communion: Tuition: $40.00
Completed 2nd year.
Confirmation 1st year: Tuition: $60.00
have to be 14 years old and the Baptism Certificate.
Confirmation 2nd year: Tuition:$170.00
Completed 1st year, Baptism Certificate and Godparent Information.
Adults Formation (R.C.I.A.): Tuition: $75.00
(Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) Have to be older than
18 years old, Baptism Certificate and Godparent Information.
RECEIVING THE NEXT ARCHBISHOP
OF LOS ANGLES
The first in a series of articles on the office of the
bishop
by members
of the Archdiocesan Theological Commission
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, with nearly five million Catholics, is the largest
diocese in the United States and among the largest in the world. Consequently, there is Widespread interest, both
nationally and internationally, about the recent appointment of our next archbishop. For Catholics, and specifically
for Catholics in Los Angeles, what does it mean for us to receive a new archbishop?
The Catholic Church is not a congregational church in which each residential community isautonomous and independent,
joined in a voluntary association of similar communities. Ours is not a presbyterial church governed by a regional
council of ordained ministers. And ours is not an episcopal church under the authority of a local bishop and joined
in union with a national body of bishops. Rather, as Catholics, the local church, called a diocese, is a community
of faithful gathered with, and under the authority of their bishop who is in union with the Catholic bishop of
Rome, our Holy Father the Pope, and other Catholic bishops throughout the world in what is known as the College
of Bishops.
As the bishop of a local church, or diocese, the local bishop who heads the diocese is known as the “Ordinary.”
Like all bishops who share in the Apostolic Succession down through the centuries, he is a successor of the Apostles
and, as the Ordinary, is the successor of the Apostles in his own diocese. Although the Ordinary is selected and
appointed by the Pope, he is neither the representative nor delegate of the Pope in the governing of his diocese.
Rather, through bonds of charity with the Holy Father and with all other Catholic bishops worldwide, he autonomously
governs his own diocese in union with theirs and so contributes to the universality of the worldwide Catholic Church.
As the bishop of his diocese, the Ordinary exercises a threefold pastoral ministry on behalf of the people entrusted
to his care. His ministry is to sanctify, to teach, and to govern the people of God in this local church. This
parallels the threefold ministry of Christ as priest, prophet and king, and is mirrored in three focal points of
the bishop’s office—the altar at which he celebrates the principal liturgies of the diocese, the chair or cathedra,
from which the term cathedral church is derived and from which the bishop exercises his office of teaching the
people of God, and the crozier which he carries as shepherd and ruler over the local church. More Will be written
on this and other important aspects of the office of the bishop in the coming weeks.
Los Angeles is termed an archdiocese in distinction from a diocese, but what exactly does this mean? Every diocese
is of equal weight and value in the universal church, but for organizational purposes, some dioceses are designated
as archdioceses. The United States is divided into thirty three geographic areas known as provinces, and each province
contains two or more dioceses. The diocese associated with the principal city or metropolis of the province is
termed the archdiocese. The others are known as suffragan dioceses. The bishop of the archdiocese is termed the
archbishop, but the title does not give him real authority over the other dioceses of the metropolitan province.
The Metropolitan Province of Los Angeles is comprised of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the dioceses of Fresno,
Monterey, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
Los Angeles has been favored with the elevation of its current and two previous archbishops to the title and additional
responsibilities of being a cardinal in the universal Catholic Church. While this is a significant distinction
and honor, the principal title and responsibility of the bishop of Los Angeles is “Archbishop.” With this in mind,
we prepare to welcome the appointment of the next Archbishop of Los Angeles.
HAVE YOU REMEMBERED
YOUR PARISH
IN YOUR WILL or ESTATE
PLANNING ?
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Thank you for your consideration! |
The office assistant will help you Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to reserve
a Mass Intention for your loved ones. RESERVATIONS
ARE MADE IN PERSON ONLY. NO MAIL OR TELEPHONE RESERVATION.
• Only
six (6) masses for the one person who is requesting the mass intention in the course of 6 months.
MASS INTENTIONS
• Please
come as soon as you can for the date desired as the calendar gets full quickly.
Space is needed . . .
Space is needed for items left over from November’s Rummage Sale that we would like
to keep for our next sale. If anyone has room in their garage for
these items, please call the Parish Office at (626)281-0466.
All Souls Parish Hall Rental
Please call or visit our Parish Office during regular business hours if you are
interested in renting the Parish Hall You will be given an application.
Together In Mission 2010
A Time for Reflection
Together in Mission provides substantial financial support to
35 parishes and 61 schools in our Archdiocese. These parishes and schools provide education, ministry and a Catholic
presence for tens of thousands of our sisters and brothers.
Sometimes it is difficult to envision how your pledge can help so many people. But, it does. To see how, please
review the materials and read the statements of those whose parishes and schools receive support. The theme of
the campaign is I Give thanks to You, Lord.” Psalm 138.1 Together in Mission provides an opportunity to show our
concern for those served by the parishes and schools that need your financial support.
If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mil it back or bring it to Mass next weekend.
Also, we will conduct our annual Together in Mission in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend and the following
weekend.
As always, what you give should be given in gratitude and thanksgiving for what God has given to you. Thank you
for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
odds "n" ends
We have accumulated many different items that people have forgotten in the pews:
eyeglasses, keys, rings, earrings, pins, bibles, etc, etc, etc. If you would like to recover your lost items, please
come by the Parish Office to describe what they look like and see if we have them.
The Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI Issues
His First Social Encyclical, "Caritas in
Veritate" ("Charity in Truth")
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DISCOVER A WORLD OF GOOD THINGS!
JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!
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Are You Being Called to
Become a Deacon?
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TAX FREE GIVING
IF YOU ARE LIKE MANY, A LARGE PORTION OF YOUR ASSETS MAY BE HELD IN THE FORM OF
IRA’S AND SIMILAR RETIREMENT PLANS. DID YOU KNOW THAT SUCH FUND MAY ACTUALLY REPRESENT A CONVENIENT “POCKET” FROM
WHICH TO MAKE A CHARITABLE GIFT? If you are 70 1/2 or older and have a traditional IRA, this year you are allowed
to make gift directly to your Parish or Parish School from these accounts on a totally tax-free basis. Amounts
up to $100,000 may be given in this way.
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
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“It is first of all necessary to let the Blessed Virgin take one by the hand to contemplate the Face of Christ: a joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious Face.” - Pope Benedict XVI
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For nationwide Mass times and
Attention Traveling Catholics
locations, call 410.676.6000 or go to
www.Masstimes.org on the internet.
MESSAGES FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Did You Know?
Text Messaging: Know the Warning Signs
| Monitoring your child’s Internet browsing and cell phone use are important and challenging
aspects of being a parent. In keeping track of your child’s text messaging, with its dizzying array of coded abbreviations
and symbols, there are some codes that every parent should keep his/her eyes open for. These are codes that kids use to warn others that their parents are around or that they use to talk about sex, drugs, or to arrange a meeting. For example: “KPC” means “keeping parents clueless,” and “LMIRL” means “Let’s meet in real life.” A helpful tutorial for parents is located at: www.mahalo.com. Type: “How to understand your kids’ text messages” in the search box. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213 637 7650. |
Community Wedding:
Are you a couple who are married by law but not by the Church? Or perhaps you are
living together but would like to get married?
You could bless your relationship with this important sacrament, the sacrament of marriage, in a communal ceremony
at our parish. A general
meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Please come to the meeting where all
your questions will be answered.
Centennial Reunion Committee
Now Forming
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TO ALL MINISTRY LEADERS!
| All bulletin and pulpit announcements are to be turned in on
every Wednesday and 2 weeks in advanced, for all ministry leaders have a calendar of their activities and it’s
expected of them to give us the announcement they want published. The bulletin and pulpit announcements must have
the time, place, description of activity and their own personal telephone number, since we cannot and do not have
the information that the ministry leader have and we cannot take charge of their responsibility. The announcements are to be written by the ministry leaders exactly as they want it to be printed on the bulletin. Announcements may be turned in by writing to the Pastoral Center by fax (626. 281.21 63), e-mail (allsoulscc@sbcglobal.net) or by filling out the bulletin form personally at the Pastoral Center; never over the phone. Most importantly, refrain from giving our priests pulpit announcements 5 minutes before celebrating Mass, especially if it involves having a special guest as a speaker. If the announcement is turned in to the office on the same week that you want it to be published it will not be printed. The final bulletin draft is finished every Monday, and we cannot be deleting and adding announcements at the last minute to accommodate you. That is why we need those 2 weeks, since it also needs Fr. Modesto’s approval. Should any ministry leader have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Silvia Martinez, Bulletin Editor, at the Pastoral Center during regular business hours. Thank you. |
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Scripture: Following Jesus’ Journey |
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If you know of anyone in the parish who is homebound |
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Lost items have been found |
Stewardship/Offertory Program Continues
| If you have not used envelopes or checks in the past, please begin to do so. It
is very important for us to know how many members of our parish are actively involved in offering their financial
support. God’s gifts to us are bountiful and unconditional. Recognizing the many blessings God gives us, we are called to return our gifts as an act of gratitude and trust in God, who will provide for us. May the Holy Spirit guide you and your family as you discern what you can contribute. This charitable generosity provides for many programs, while providing for basic facility maintenance and ongoing costs such as salaries, insurance, property tax and utilities. |
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A new citizenship class is here! |
Statement Regarding Abuse
| This parish is a safe place for children. The priests fully support reporting any
abuse of children immediately . By law, we are mandated reporters. If there is reasonable suspicion of abuse we
must report it, and will gladly do so. However, the Sacrament of Confession is a sealed conversation. Nothing can be revealed about anything that is said in Confessions. If there is a case of abuse with a minor, it must be told to a priest OUTSIDE of Confessions. If the abuser is employed by the Archdiocese, please call the hotline number for the abuse of minors: (800)355-2545. |
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The “Deacon Modesto M. Perez Council”. |
| Child sexual abuse is a reality in our society and within our church. While we may
not be able to eliminate this reality from our society, our from our Church, as caring adults we have the ability
to recognize questionable behaviors and to identify possible symptoms or behaviors displayed by children who may
have been sexually abused. Awareness and education can be major steps in identifying potential abuse. Such awareness and education can help in minimizing the long-term affects of sexual abuse, if not the reality of sexual abuse it self. Sexual abuse may not be considered as any sexually related behavior between two or more people were there is an imbalance of power. This can include adult-child, older child-younger child, or any situation where the other person is forced to participate. Sexual abuse is the offenders’ misuse or abuse of power and control. It may be accomplished through grooming processed such as force deception, bribery, blackmail, or any other means that gives the offender an upper hand. The abuse behaviors may rang from peeping, exposing genitals, fondling, oral/anal/ vaginal sex, showing or talking pornographic pictures of a child, or any other sexual behavior. The term “consensual” implies that the other person freely agrees to do something. Both people involved must be mentally competent (of equal inelegance and not under the influence of the alcohol or drugs) to freely agree or give consent. There is no thing as a child or young person giving consent. That means the older person cannot excuse his or her behavior by saying the child agreed to it. The initial effects of childhood sexual abuse have demonstrated that children who have been sexually abused present with a host of initial psychological symptoms and behaviors. These consist of depression, guilt , anxiety, fear, learning difficulties, sexualized behavior, aggressiveness, and self-destructive behavior. It can also cause damaging spiritual effects when the offender is a priest or another religious leader. Sexual victimization may profoundly interfere with and alter the development of attitudes toward self, sexuality, and trusting relationships during the critical early years of development. Most of the research focuses on the possible long-term psychological effects of childhood abuse by comparing adult survivors with non-abused controls. Reviews of the literature indicate that psychological problems in adulthood associated with childhood sexual abuse history include fear, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, inappropriate sexual behavior, poor self esteem, tendencies toward substance abuse, and difficulty with close relationships. Those with a reported childhood sexual abuse history also have high rates of post–traumatic stress disorder compared to non-sexual abuse victims. In addition, adults with a reported history of childhood sexual abuse have more unexplained medical problems and use more medical services than non-abused individuals. The effects of child sexual abuse are even more profound when children are victimized by fathers or stepfathers and when the victimization involves force and genital contact. Reactions of family members and others to the disclosure of the sexual abuse may also influence victims’ reactions and recovery. Early identification of sexual abuse in victims appears to be crucial to the reduction of suffering in abused youth and to the establishment of support system for assistance in pursuing appropriate psychological development and healthier adult functioning. As long as disclosure continues to be a problem for young victims, then fear, suffering and psychological distress will, like the secret, remain with the victim. Michael J. Bland, a consultant to the Virtus Programs, is a clinical professional counselor in Oak Lawn, IL and works part-time for the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Assistance Ministry as the clinical and pastoral coordinator. This article is the copyrighted property of The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc., all right reserved, and is reprinted here with permission. For more information about VIRTUS@Online or other VIRTUS services, visit www.virtus.org or call (888) 847-8870. This weekly series of features stories, commentary and analysis is compiled and edited by an advisory group to the Media Relations Office of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, through which the articles are distributed. For particular help, contact the Office of Assistance Ministry, (800) 355-2545 or (213) 637-7650. |
Inspirational
Catholic CDs and Brochures
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Look for our display stand in the lobby of church containing these CDs:
• How to keep your kids Catholic-Ken Hensley
• El Codigo DaVinci Expuesto-Jesse Romero
Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked (English and Spanish) |
What is the Eucharistic Adoration Visit?
It is the meeting of our soul and all our being
with Jesus?
| It is the creature meeting his Creator;/ The disciple before the Divine Master.
The patient with the Doctor of souls;/ The poor one appealing to the rich One; The thirsty one drinking at the
Font;/ The weak one presenting himself to the Almighty; The tempted one seeking a sure Refuge;/ The blind one searching
for the light; The friend who goes to the True Friend;/ The lost sheep sought by the divine Shepherd; The heart
led astray who finds the Way;/ The foolish one who finds Wisdom; The bridge who finds the Spouse of the soul;/
The nothing who finds the All; The afflicted who finds the Consoler;/ The youth who finds life’s meaning; It is
the shepherds at the manager, Magdalene at the house of Simon, Nicodemus who arrives by night. It is the holy conversations
of the Samaritan, of Zacchaeus, of Philip and of all the apostles with Jesus, especially during the last week of
his earthly life and after the resurrection. One approaches Jesus as the Mediator between God and humanity, as the Priest of the Father, as the Victim of expiation, as the Messiah come to the earth, as the Word of God, the Shepherd, the Way and Truth and Life, the Savior of the Word. |
RCIA & INQUIRY SESSIONS
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Do you need some Catholic faith enrichment? |
“WHEELS OF HOPE”
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Do you Know someone who has been deprived |
 The music ministry with our pastor Fr. Modesto invites all those who may be interested in
forming an adult choir, for our Sunday morning *9:00 a.m.* & 10:30 a.m. masses, to join in service by sharing the blessing of your voice with our community
of faith. Sign-ups may be taken at the Parish Pastoral Center by phone or in person.* Rehearsals for 9:00am Masses are at 7:30 pm on Thursday evenings Thank You and God Bless Andrew J. Rodriguez, Cantor |
Prayer For All Military Personnel
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God kindly watch over those exposed to the dangers of military life. Give them such strong faith that nothing may
ever lead them to deny it or fear to practice it. Fortify them by your grace against the contagion of bad example,
so that, preserved from vice and serving you faithfully, they may be ready to meet death if it should come.Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, inspire them with sorrow for sin and grant them pardon. Mary, our Mother, be with them in battle, and should they be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, obtain for them the grace to die in the love of your divine Son. St. Joseph, pray for them. Amen |
(i) St. Philomena Church, Carson –Associate Pastor. Fr. Joseph Dass
Welcome
Fr. Joseph Dass!!
Dear All Souls parishioners,
I come from a family of eight children, three of which entered the religious order: my eldest sister was a nun
for fifty-one years in the Congregation of the Little Sister’s of the Poor in Bangalore, India and my youngest
brother, Father Francis Dass, S.D.B., is a Salesian Priest working in Myanmar (Burma). I was ordained a Salesian
Priest the 28th of April 1990 in Burma. I came to the United States in 1992 and studied at the Graduate Theological
Union, Berkley, California and at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., where I obtained a J.C.L.
(Licentiate in Canon Law) in 1996. Since then I have worked at the following parishes:
(ii) Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ventura—Associate Pastor.
(iii) St. Linus Church, Norwalk—Associate Pastor.
(iv) St. Bridget of Sweden Church, Van Nuys—Administrator Pro Tem.
MESSAGE FROM SISTER EILENE BERG, IHM
ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF HER JUBILEE
50 YEARS IN GOD’S SERVICE
 Dear All Souls Parish Family,I was born in Erskine, Minnesota, baptized 15 days later on the Feast of Light, the Transfiguration; Eilene means light. I attended summer “K” where our 18 year old teacher whom we all loved, had us memorize, “All Things Bright and Beautiful.., the Lord God made them all.” In September she joined the Benedictines; I wanted to be like her. God was planting the seed. On May 6, while in first grade, I made my First Holy Communion. My grandmother taught me to wear out a pair of shoes to get to Mass and every school day began with a wonderful sung Mass so I never wanted to miss a day. Twelve years later in California, after two blessed years of Novitiate in Montecito, CA, I began a life of teaching. These years included seventeen in elementary grades at Holy Spirit in Los Angeles, Holy Family in Visalia, O. L. of Mt. Carmel in Montecito, St. Mary’s in Apple Valley, St. Adelaide in Highland, E. San Bernardino, and St. Luke’s in Temple City. Finally, it was my turn to study full time so as to receive my BA and “life” teaching credential. Twenty-four years followed in the desert where I taught for eight years at St. Therese in Palm Springs, became DRE for one, accepted the DRE task at St. Joseph’s in Barstow and completed fourteen years as Director of RCIA and acting Pastoral Associate. In the summer of ‘79, I attended the first RCIA Workshop ever offered in the U.S. at USD. I was privileged to be invited to three “RCIA Revisited” workshops at Malibu, Estes Park, CO, and Phoenix, which I found most valuable m my work with “inquirers,” and candidates for Christian Initiation. For my Silver Jubilee I was blest to travel to Rome where I met Pope John Paul II eye to eye in his Pope mobile and exclaimed, “Holy Father!” Then on to Assisi, and Madrid where we visited our Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters who are now awaiting the beautification of three of the Sisters in October. In the Holy Land we visited the Garden of Gethsemane where I was delighted to be the lector. Other highlights were the Sea of Galilee, the River Jordan, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jacob’s well. Recently, I enjoyed a great opportunity, a Lay Preaching course at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo. I felt prepared by the “Bible Institute,” and lecturing since 1975. The good Lord opens so many doors and His work brings me a sense of gratitude and fulfillment. Presently, as we celebrate God’s faithfulness through my 50 years in the Immaculate Heart Community, I plan to continue praying with you at Holy Mass, Adoration Chapel, or Prayer Group. I will be volunteering in RCIA, Bible Study, and Harvest Festival. See you there!!! Finally, I thank each one of you for your “Santa paciencia, holy patience” with me for the last fifteen years here at All Souls. You shared yourselves in our preparation for your children’s or your own Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist, and First Reconciliation. We persevered together as we prepared to celebrate your loved ones entrance into eternal life. We have often prayed together, worked together, celebrated together, and now let us always remember, as Christ said, to “Love one another as I have loved you.” Sister Eilene Berg, IHM Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, September 12, 2007. |
ON YOUR 22nd ANNIVERSARY
OF PRIESTLY ORDAINATION !
May God bless you with
his love,
always fill you with his love,
may He hold you in the hollow of his hand
For the Lord is with you in goodness and love;
may His Light shine out in your heart.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTLY VOCATION: PRAYER FOR PRIESTS: O, Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for
your unfaithful and tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home and abroad in distant mission fields; for
your tempted priests; for your lonely and desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests. O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them
abundantly in time and in eternity. Amen!
Lord Jesus, Grant saintly priests to the
world, priests who live close to the Eucharist, who have a deep spiritual life, who work and suffer, yet with a
joyful heart; priests who dedicate each minute of their lives for the salvation of souls and Your Kingdom. Amen.
But above all I recommend to you the priests dearest to me; the priest who baptized me; the priests who absolved
me; the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me your Body and Blood in Holy Communion; the priests who
taught and instructed me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS
Friday, AUGUST 6, 2010
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