Infant Baptism: Prep Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month; Baptism during Sunday Liturgy. Bautizos Infantiles: Clase de Preparacion para Padres y Padrinos, 2 º Martes de cada mes con el Bautizo durante la Misa del Domingo. Religious Education (CCD): Saturdays, 9:30am–11:30am, October thru MayEducación Religiosa: Sábados, 9:30am– 11:30am, Octubre a Mayo. First Communion & Confirmation: Two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunion y Confirmacion; Preparación de dos años Adults (Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults) RCIA: Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Floy Hawkins to register.

Adultos (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana) RICA: por favor, contactar Floy Hawkins., Directora de Educación Religiosa,. Marriage: Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Matrimonio: Contactar al sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de reservar el local de celebración. Sick Calls: contact James Gibson: (323) 545-8172 Visitas a Enfermos: Mario Ardon: (323) 304-0194 Quincianera: Contact Parish Secretary, Claudia Edwards from 9am—2pm, (323) 292-0781

PARISH STAFF Pastor ....................... Rev. Kenneth Keke, SSJ Spanish Ministry ... Dcn. Hernando Rodriguez Parish Manager .................. Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Director of Religious Edu. Mrs. Floy Hawkins Parish Secretary ........... Ms. Claudia Edwards

MASS SCHEDULES Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 7:00 AM English 8:30 AM Español 10:30 AM Gospel Weekdays: 8:15 AM Bilingual

CONFESSION Saturday: 3:30–4:00 PM Or by appointment Sábados: 3:30-4:00 PM o por cita OUR MISSION: We the Faith Community of St. Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic wor-ship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics.

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

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CALL TO STEWARDSHIP Weekly Deposits

(Envelopes, loose, holy days, building maintenance, St. Vincent De Paul

2/5/2017: $9199

2/12/2017: $6213

As St. Brigid parishioners, we embrace “stewardship”

and welcome the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasure within our Faith Community and the greater local community we serve. We are proud

of our many accomplishments, improvements, successful projects and programs which form the

foundation of our “Call to Stewardship”. St. Brigid is OUR church and OUR family. We have been

entrusted with the responsibility to maintain and preserve the physical plant of St. Brigid. We need and

welcome your financial support and prayers as we make this Stewardship journey together.

Ministries Honoring their annual commitment 2017 Aids Ministry – Altar Servers - Art/Environment - Bereavement - Drum Ministry - Education Committee - Emmanuel - Eucharistic Ministers- Finance Council—$250 Gospel Choir- Guadalupanos - $1000 Hospitality - KPC, Council #259 - KPC, Court #259 -$500 Lectors - Legion of Mary - Liturgy Committee - Ministry Thru Prayer - New Generation Choir - Parish Council - Religious Education - Resurrection Choir - Soup, Salad & Scripture - Spanish Evangelization - Spanish Lectors - Spanish Ushers - $1000 St. Vincent de Paul - Traditional Choir - Tuesday Night Bible Study - Usher Board - Women’s Ministry - Young at Heart -

WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING Doris Fork - $15,000.00

Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 24

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Sirach 1:1-10 Mark 9:14-29 Sirach 2:1-11 Mark 9:30-37 1 Peter 5:1-4 Matthew 16:13-19 Sirach 5:1-8 Mark 9:41-50 Sirach 6:5-17 Mark 10:1-12

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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4:00pm 7:00am 8:30am 10:30am 8:15 am 8:15am 8:15am

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For Pope Francis For Holy Marriage Por Todos los Ninos For All of God’s Children NO MASS For James Bertrand (R.I.P) Love & Miss You, Cheryl & Zaria For Cassandra Cousin, Carol Cunningham, Eleanor Eastman For Minnie Finks, Marion Fussey, Timothy Galendez For Esperanza Garcia, James Gibson, Dyllis Godoy

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FEBRUARY 19, SUNDAY

7:00 am – Spanish Usher Brunch, Hall 9:30 am – Gospel Choir Prayer, R 1 12:30 pm – AIDS Ministry, R 7 12:30 pm – Finance Council, R 2 12:45 pm – Women’s Ministry, R 1 1:15 pm – Gospel Choir Reh, Church 1:30 pm – Tech Minsitry, R

FEBRUARY 20, MONDAY

6:00 pm – ONE LA, R 7

FEBRUARY 21, TUESDAY

6:00 pm –Gospel Choir Exec. Mtg., R 1 7:00 pm - Gospel Choir Rehearsal, Church 7:00 pm – 2nd Yr Confirmation, R 2 7:00 pm – RCIA, R 4

FEBRUARY 22, WEDNESDAY

12:00 pm – Food Outreach, Hall 12:30 pm- Soup, Salad, & Scripture, 2:00 pm – Legion of Mary , R 9 4:00 pm – School Parent Meeting, Hall 7:00 pm- Emmanuel Prayer, R 4 7:00 pm – Youth Lector Rehearsal – Church

FEBRUARY 23, THURSDAY

7:00 pm – Spanish Evangelization, R 5 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir, Church

FEBRUARY 24, FRIDAY

7:00 pm – Youth Lector Meeting, Church 7:00 pm – OA Meeting, R 5 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer, Hall

FEBRUARY 25, SATURDAY

9:30 am– CCD Classes 10:00 pm – Toast Masters, CC 2:00 pm – AA Mtg., R 1 6:30 pm- Spanish Lectors, Church

This Week at SBC

Parish Goal: $22,400 Amount Pledged: $11,104 Amount Paid: $8,519

BE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Together in MISSION

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Ministry Leaders March 31st is the last Friday available for a Lenten Fish Fry please contact the Parish Office if you are planning on coordinating the Event. Lideres de Ministerio el 31 de Marzo es el ultimo Viernes disponible para Venta de Pescado Frito. Por favor llame a la Oficina Parroquial si usted desea planear y coordinar este Evento.

SAVE THE DATE CASINO NIGHT, Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 4pm to 9pm at St. Mary ’s Academy, 701 grace Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301. Tickets $50 before March 1st. Please visit: www.smabelles.org/casino2017 Office of Safeguard the Children presenting workshop –Pornography: A Pastoral Response, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, morning & evening sessions. For more information contact Daniel Paraiso (213) 637-7398 or email DJParaiso@la-archdiocese.org. Priests, Deacons, Parish Life Directors, Principals, DRE’s, Confirma-tion Coordinators and Youth Ministers are encourage to attend.

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~ REFLECTION ~ Today Jesus continues his invitation to us to go beyond the letter of the law by calling us to go beyond our human tendencies toward hatred and revenge. In a world where demands for payback and “gotcha” moments are all too common, we are encouraged to lower the temperature of the rhetoric and reflect the heart of our merciful and loving God. If last year’s Year of Mercy is to mean anything, we are called to continue to show God’s mercy and forgiveness all through our lives.

~ REFLEXION ~ Hoy Jesús continúa invitándonos a ir más allá del texto de la ley; nos llama a ir más allá de nuestras tendencias humanas de odio y venganza. En un mundo donde el desquite y los momentos de “ajá, te pillé” son tan comunes, a nosotros se nos anima a bajar la temperatura de nuestra retórica y a reflexionar sobre el corazón de nuestro Dios amante y misericordio-so. Si el año pasado, que fue el Año de la Misericordia, aún guarda su significado, hemos de continuar mostrando la misericordia y el per-dón de Dios durante toda nuestra vida.

Some people forget that Christianity did not originate in Europe and even express surprise when they learn that Black Catholic History began in the Acts of the Apostles (8: 26-40) with the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch by Philip the Dea-con. This text is important for several reasons. First, it chronicles the conversion of the first Black African in recorded Christian history. Second, the text suggests that the man was a wealthy,

literate, and powerful emissary of the Nubian Queen and also a faithful, practicing Jew prior to his baptism. Clearly, he was not an ignorant heathen. Third, the Ethiopian Eunuch’s conversion predates the conversions of Saints Paul and Cornelius. Most significantly, many cite this conversion as the very moment when the church changed from a Hebrew and Hellenist community to the truly Universal and Catholic Church. Black Catholics trace their faith history back to Christian antiquity long before other nations heard the “Good News.” Christian Africa was indeed a “leading light” in early Christendom. Black Catholics point to three popes who were born in Africa: Saints Victor I, Melchiades, and Gelasius I. All three shepherded the early church through tough and tumultuous times in history. Black Catholics claim many Black Saints like Saints Cyprian, Zeno, Anthony of Egypt, Moses the Black, Pachomius, Maurice, Athanasius, Pisentius, Mary of Egypt, Cyril of Alexandria, Monica of Hippo, Augustine of Hippo, Perpetua, Felicitas, and Thecla. Some of these mystics, monastics, ands, martyrs literally made the church what it is today. One cannot read their stories without feeling tremendous joy, sorrow, and inspiration. They are truly heroic a ccounts! Black History Month provides opportunities to learn and share the whole history and rich heritage of Christian Catholicism. Ubi Victoria Veritas! The Victory of Truth! Algunas personas olvidan que el Cristianismo no origino de Europa e incluso se admiran cuando se dan cuenta que la Historia Catolica Negra comenzo en los Hechos de los Apostoles(8:26-40) con la conversion del eunuco Filipe el Diacono. Este texto es importante por varias razones. En priper lugar, narra la conversion del primer Negro Africano en la historia Cristiana. En Segundo lugar, el texto sugiere que el hombre era un hombre rico, sabe leer y escribir y era un emisrio muy poderoso en el oortejo de la Reyna de Nubia, y tambien un judio fiel en sus practicas antes de su bautizmo. Claramente el no era un pagano ignorante. En tercer lugar, la conversion del eunuco eti-ope precede a las conversions de los Santos Pablo y Cornelio. Mas significativamente, muchos citan esta conversion como el momento cuando la iglesia cambia de una comunidad hebrea y helenista a la Iglesia Catolica Universal. Uno no puede leer sus historia sin alegria y tremenda ensacion, dolor e inspiracion. Son verdaderamente heroicas. El Mes de Historia Afro-Americana proporciona oportunidades para aprender y compartir la rica historia del Catolisismo Christiano.

Did You Know? Knowing how to identify potential signs of abuse and neglect can help parents and other adults take action more quickly and help prevent further abuse. Adults who spend a lot of time with kids – parents,

teachers, family members – should be on the lookout, as children who have suffered from abuse may experience guilt, anxiety, learning difficulties, aggression or self-destructive behaviors. To request a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Early Identification is Crucial” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227. Sabia Usted? Saber identificar signos potenciales de abuso y negligencia puede ayudar a los padres y otros adultos a tomar medidas más rápidamente y ayudar a prevenir más abuso. Los adultos que pasan mucho tiempo con los niños, como padres, maestros, miembros de la familia, deben estar atentos, ya que los niños que han sufrido abuso pueden experimentar culpa, ansiedad, dificultades de aprendizaje, agresión o comportamientos autodestructivos. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS © “Early Identification is Crucial” (La identificación temprana es crucial) envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.

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Children’s Column

“Let the Children come to me, do not stop them. “ - Matthew 19:14 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR

Youth Sunday Mass: 1st Sunday of the month: 10:30 AM Liturgy

CCD Classes: Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Parent Sessions: Date TBA; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Room 4

FEBRUARY 2017 Classes: 4th, 11th, 18th

THANK YOU JESUS There’s a roof up above me, I’ve a good place To sleep. There’s food on My table, And shoes on my feet. You gave me Your Love Lord, And a fine Family, I thank You today Lord, For all Your blessings on me!!!

CHILDREN’S

CHURCH See Pam Nailes or Marian Thomas