PARISH NEWS

Daylight Savings Time

REMINDER:

DON'T BE LATE for MASS !

Set your clocks ahead
(“Spring” forward) one hour before going to bed
on Saturday night, Mar. 13
(change occurs at 2:00 a.m. on March 14).

CELL PHONES

Remember to leave all cell phones in your car or turn off all audible alarms when entering the church. Thank you.

PARISH GROUPS EVENTS CALENDAR
Call the Pastoral Center beforehand to check if any changes
have been made to the parish schedule. Thank you.

Monday, March 8 7:30 a.m. - Awards Assembly - School - Front/Back Halls 7:00 p.m. - Leaders School Mass - Cursillo/English - Church 7:00 p.m. - Mass - Cursillo/English - Church 8:00 p.m. - Novena to Blessed Mary - Filipino Minstry - Church 8:00 p.m. - El Camino de la Vida - Cursillo/English - F/B Hall Tuesday, March 9 9:00 a.m. - ESL/Citizenship Class– Parish - Guadalulpe CR 5:30 p.m. - BINGO - Front/Back Halls/Kitchen 7:00 p.m. - RCIA Spanish Class - Re. Ed. Office in Pastoral Ctr. 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice - Amigos de Jesus-Bsment. Conf. Rm 7:00 p.m. - Liturgy Meeting - Parish - Guadalupe Conf. Rm. 8:00 p.m. - Novena to Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry - Church Wednesday, March 10 8:00 a.m. - Coffee w/Principal - School - Teacher’s Lounge 9:00 a.m. - Penance Service (grades 3,4,5) - School - Church 7:00 p.m. - Weekly Meeting - Amigos de Jesus - F/B Hall 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice - Music Ministry - Bsmet. Conf. Rm. 7:00 p.m. - Risen Christ Prayer group - Pastoral Center - DR 7:00 p.m. - Team Meeting - Cursillo/English - SC 4 & 5 7:00 p.m. - Meeting - Cala Figuera - Guadalupe Conf. Room 8:00 p.m. - Novena Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry - Church Thursday, March 11 10:00 a.m - Scripture for Sunday - Adult Classes - Dining Rm 6:00 p.m - Children Choir Practice - RE - Church 7:00 p.m. - Scripture for Sunday - Adult Classes - DR PC 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study - Parish - Front Hall 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting - Amigos de Jesus - Hall Conf. Rm. 8:00 p.m. - Novena Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry - Church Friday, March 12 8:00 a.m. - Stations of the Cross - Parish - Church 11:00 a.m. - School Mass - School - Church 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Season Soup - Amigos de Jesus - Kit/Patios 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Parish - Church 7:00 p.m. - Meeting - Encuentro Matrimonial - Hall Conf. 8:00 p.m. - Via Crucis - Parish - Church 8:00 p.m. - Rosario - Guadalupanos - Hall Conference Room 8:00 p.m. - Novena to Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry-Church Saturday, March 13 8:00 a.m. - First Comm. Class - RE - F/B Hall / Hall CR/Schoo 9:00 a.m. - Board Meeting - Cursillo-Archdiocesan - Guad.CR 12:00 p.m - Meeting - St. Vincent de Paul (Junior) - Guad. CR. 6:30 p.m. - Couples for Christ - Parish - SC 4 & 5(4th grade) 7:00 p.m. - Casino Night - School - Kitchen/Front/Back Halls 7:00 p.m. - Junta de Servidores - Amigos de Jesus - Hall CR 7:00 p.m. - Ultreya - Cursillo/Espanol - School Library 8:00 p.m. - Novena Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry - Church Sunday, March 14 6:30 a.m. - Food Sale - Youth Group - Patios 1,2,3 9:00 a.m. - RCIA English Classes - RE - Guadalupe Conf. Rm. 3:00 p.m. - Confirmation Classes/Parents Mtng.- RE - Sch. Rms. 6:00 p.m. - Meeting - Youth Group - Front/Back/Kitchen 8:00 p.m. - Novena to Blessed Mary - Filipino Mnstry - Church

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

EVERY FRIDAY AT 7 p.m. in English, and at 8 p.m. in Spanish in the Church. Come join us for Lenten Season Soup Night. Sponsored by All Souls Ministries. ALSO FRIDAYS, AFTER THE 7:30 a.m. MASS.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE
SCHEDULE 2010

March 22	7:00 p.m.	OLMM	English/Spanish/Filipino
	7:00 p.m.	ST. BENEDICT	English/Spanish
	7:30 p.m.	ST. PHILIP	English/Spanish
March 23	7:00 p.m.	ST. LUKE	English
	7:00 p.m.	ST. FELICITAS & PERPETUA	English
March 24	7:00 p.m.	ST. ANTHONY	English/Spanish
	7:00 p.m.	SACRED HEART	English/Spanish
March 25	7:00 p.m.	ST. THOMAS ST. STEPHEN	English/Spanish Chinese/Indonesian
	7:00 p.m.	ST. ANDREW	English/Spanish
March 26	7:00 p.m.	ST. ELIZABETH	English/Spanish
	7:00 p.m.	ALL SOULS	English/Spanish
March 30	7:00 p.m.	AT ABVM + ST. RITA	English
HOLY WEEK
Wednesdays 7:00– 8:30 p.m.		ST. THERESE	Regular Schedule
Saturdays 3:30– 5:30 p.m.		ST. THERESE	Regular Schedule
Saturdays 3:30– 4:45 p.m.		HOLY FAMILY	Regular Schedule

If you have any more questions call the parish .





HELP US SAVE BABIES
FROM ABORTION

Please consider volunteering to pray outside of the Family Planning Associates 1280 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead Across Don Bosco Tech High, for one or more hours during the “40 days for Life Campaign”, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. All Souls volunteers will be there on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. *If you need a ride there, please meet at the Parish at 3:00 p.m. or call Oscar Romero at (626) 281-0466 ext. 214.

MASS INTENTIONS

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. • 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.

RETREAT

Ladies, has it been a couple of months, or years since you’ve experienced a retreat or maybe you haven’t experienced one at all? We encourage you to live an All Souls Parish Retreat. It will take place at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra on Friday, March 19th—Sunday, March 21st. If you have any questions or want to reserve a place, please contact Nancy at (626) 284-7787.

ST. JOSEPH DAY DINNER

The ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION will have its annual ST. JOSEPH DAY SPAGETTI DINNER Friday, March 19, 2010 in the Parish Hall. Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Dinner served 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. See the beautiful table. Donations appreciated!

The Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus will be Selling $1.00 Raffle Tickets in Support of the Rancho San Antonio Boys Home 63rd Annual Open House. The rancho San Antonio boys Home is a place where boys are placed by the legal system and educated, rehabilitated, and become men, ready to serve the community. Cash Prizes in the amount of $5,000; $3,000; $2,000; and ten $100 runner-up prizes will be raffled off. Enjoy a day of great cooked BBQ Dinner, Car Show, and Show Booths, Sunday May 2, 2010 at the School 2100 Plummer St., Chatsworth, CA. 91311 (818) 882-6400 ext. 110.

Kalbaryo (Passion of Christ)

The Filipino Cursillos in Christianity, Archdiocese of LA is Proud to present the Kalbaryo (Passion of Christ) Presentation at All Souls Church Parish Hall on March 27, 2010, Saturaday at 6:00 p.m. This is a show portraying the Passion of Christ leading to His crucifixion, death, resurrection and ascension with emphasis on His Seven Last Words on the cross, Enhanced by music, dance and drama. For tickets, please call Alicia Ricafort (714) 878-8096 or the Rectory at (626) 576-01

BIBLE STUDY

Coordinated by Fr. Joseph Dass resumes on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

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")

Pope Benedict XVI has issued his first social encyclical, "Charity in Truth." Find it at: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/ documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-inveritate_en.html (If you choose to print it out, it runs 50 pages.)

DISCOVER A WORLD OF GOOD THINGS!
JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!

Being a Knight is more than fellowship; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. All Catholic Men over the age of 18 are invited to Discover the opportunities that await them in the Knights of Columbus. Today, the All Souls Parish Knights of Columbus will be out in front of the Church with applications and information, and to answer any questions. For more information, please contact David D. Hernandez at 626-975-4336. 1. I don't have time to join another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus? As a Knight you can choose the projects with which you wish to be involved in within your own community. What is more, the Order is dedicated to family life and the many benefits it offers. From insurance to scholarships to service and social activities and programs, all are open to the whole family. 2. What are the requirements? Membership requirements are that he be a practical Catholic gentleman, who is 18 years of age or older. 3. What is a practical Catholic? A practical Catholic is one who is in union with the Holy See and who practices the precepts of the Catholic Church. 4. Explain what Degrees are. There are four degrees within the Knights of Columbus. Each degree ceremony imparts a lesson on the Order's core virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. 5. Do I have to purchase Insurance to become a member? No; unlike many fraternal organizations one does not become a member by purchasing insurance. In the Knights of Columbus a man has to be a member before he may avail himself of the insurance benefit. Purchasing insurance is optional, however; the life insurance and long-term care insurance products offered by the Order are not only competitively priced, they are among the most solid and highly rated products available anywhere. Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best, the leading independent agencies that rate insurance companies, give K of C insurance their highest ratings.

Are You Being Called to
Become a Deacon?

There will be an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about become a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be there to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, the diaconate formation program, and answer any questions that you might have. Men must be between the ages of 30-60 years to enter the diaconate formation program. If you are married, the decision as to whether to apply to the program or not, is a joint decision. Wives therefore are expected to attend the information meeting as well. Please feel free to also invite your pastor. The Information Day will be held on Sunday, September 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom, 546 E. Florence Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301-1402. If you have any questions about these upcoming meetings, please call the Diaconate Formation Office at 213.637.7383.

Two Thousand Rosaries All 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.

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.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

June 19, 2009 through June 19, 2010 declared by Pope Benedict XVI “I have decided to establish a special “Year for Priests” that will begin on 19 June and last until 19 June 2010. In fact, it is the 150th anniversary of the death of the Holy Curé d’Ars, John Mary Vianney, a true example of a pastor at the service of Christ’s flock … As Church and as priests, we proclaim Jesus of Nazareth Lord and Christ, Crucified and Risen, Sovereign of time and of history, in the glad certainty that this truth coincides with the deepest expectations of the human heart.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI; March 16, 2009 “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 Please Pray for Priests Dear Lord, We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words,“ Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5). May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen. Saint John Vianney, pray for us.

Attention Traveling Catholics

For nationwide Mass times and locations, call 410.676.6000 or go to www.Masstimes.org on the internet.

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

Join in on the fun in planning and coordinating reunion events leading up to the Centennial Celebration of All Souls. All Souls will celebrate 100 years in 2012. Committee is now forming, if you are interested, please send your contact information to allsoulsreunion@yahoo.com. If anyone has website experience, we would love to hear from you.

Post-Mass Fellowship

Join us today for breakfast/lunch fellowship after all Sunday Morning Masses!

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.

Please notify ...

Please notify the Parish Office of a death or illness in your family. We rely on you to provide us with this very important information.

The.WORD.among.us
with Sister Eilene Berg

Scripture: Following Jesus’ Journey "The Word Among Us" draws us closer to God and one another. Join us at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. every Thursday. Bring your own Bible (or we have extras). Enjoy exploring the Sunday readings.

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick

If you know of anyone in the parish who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please notify the Pastoral Center and a Eucharistic Minister to the Sick will bring Holy Eucharist. Pastoral Center hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M.–8:30 P.M. Sunday 8:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M.

Lost & Found

Lost items have been found at the Divine Mercy Chapel. These items can be found at the Pastoral Center’s Lost and Found Box. If you have lost such things as eyeglasses, sweaters, rosaries and keys; we recommend you to visit us and to see if your lost items are there.

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.

Adult Citizenship Class!!!

A new citizenship class is here! Every Wednesday, from 9:15 AM—11:15 AM in the Pastoral Center. For more information please contact Colleen Mackenzie at (626) 282-8861.

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.

“Bella” The Movie

The “Deacon Modesto M. Perez Council”. (Knights of Columbus) is having a fund raiser. There will be a viewing of the movie “Bella” “A true love story about a man who wants to live a life of integrity and sacrifice everything for family and others.” Please check out the website for this extraordinary film Go to: www.bellathemovie.com (it is important to go see it in the theaters this weekend, if possible!

Early Identification is Crucial
By Michael J. Bland, Psy. ., D. Min,
“ Thus has the lord of Hosts said “dispense true justice and
practice kindness and compassion to one other.”
-Zechariah 7:9

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

Look for our display stand in the lobby of church containing these CDs: English Titles • How to keep your kids Catholic-Ken Hensley • Why a Protestant pastor became Catholic-Dr. Scott Hahn • Da Vinci Code Exposed – by Matthew Arnold • The Passion of Christ applied to your life-Fr. John Corapi • Seven Reasons to be Catholic-Dr. Peter Kreeft Spanish Titles • El Codigo DaVinci Expuesto-Jesse Romero • Como Evangelizar-Jesse Romero • El Papado-Felix Duran • La Eucaristia-Padre Juan Rivas Brochures: Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked (English and Spanish) Why does the church teach that? (English only) We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD and $.50 per brochure. Checks can be made payable to All Souls Catholic Church. Donations will be used towards the purchase of additional materials.

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

Do you need some Catholic faith enrichment? Do you have questions about what it is to be Catholic? What do I do if I am interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? What are the Sacraments of Initiation? For more info, please contact Sister Eilene at 281-0466; ext. 211

“WHEELS OF HOPE”

Do you Know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? If so, “Wheels of Hope” can help your loved ones regain their independence with a power wheelchair or scooter. For Eligibility info. Please call (866) 631-3028.

Music Ministry

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

O, 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

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: (i) St. Philomena Church, Carson –Associate Pastor. (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. Fr. Joseph Dass

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.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS
Friday, MARCH 5, 2010

Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 A.M. & 12 NOON. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 7:30 A.M. Mass at the Divine Mercy Chapel in the Pastoral Center.

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