From: Saint Junipero Serra Parish 42121 N. 60th Street West 661-943-9314 Bulletin #913086 Rev. Leo Dechant, C.S.J. - Pastor Bulletin Editor: Vicki White bulletin@fatherserra.org To: J. S. Paluch, Co. For: September 3, 2017

Pastoral Staff

Fr. Leo A. Dechant, C.S.J., D.Min.—Pastor Fr. Ernest Candelaria, C.S.J.

Fr. Sylvan Schiavo, C.S.J. Fr. Giampietro Gasparin, C.S.J.

Fr. Jeyaraj Joseph William, C.S.J. Deacons Gary, Paul, Rito; Marvin

Sacraments & Devotions

Sacrament of Penance (Confessions): Sat 3:30 PM—4:30 PM and by Appointment Ministry of the sick: Request a visit from a priest to anoint a person person who is seriously ill or is scheduled for surgery. Holy Communion can be taken to the homebound by lay ministers of Holy Communion every week after the priest’s visit. Marriage, Baptism & Quinceañera: Please visit our web-site for basic information. Call the office to meet with a priest for more information. Baptism Prep/Clases para Bautismo: Second Saturday each month. Las platicas en Espa�nol por lo general son un sábado al mes, por favor llame a la oficina para confirmer el dra. Jesús Fuente de Misericordia: Asamblea de Oración lunes de 7:15 a 9:15 pm en el salón parroquial.

Mission Statement Saint Junípero Serra Parish is an evangelizing Catholic Faith Community committed to moving forward always as mis-sionary disciples for the Kingdom: attentive to the Word, to Sacrament, to Service and to Faith Formation. Modified September 23, 2015

Declaración de Nuestra Misión La Parroquia de San Junípero Serra es una Comunidad evan-gelizadora de Fe Católica que se ha comprometida como discípulos misioneros a ir siempre adelante para realizar el Reino: por medio de la Palabra, de los Sacramentos, del servicio y instrucción de fe. Modificado el 23 de septiembre 2015

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2017

Saint Junípero Serra Parish

A Catholic Faith Community

A Parish of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

42121 60th Street West

Lancaster, CA 93536 Main Office 661-943-9314

Faith Formation Office 661-943-5912 FAX 661-943-6863

Website: www.fatherserra.org

Administered by the Congregation of St. Joseph

Schedule of Masses in Parish Church

Daily: Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM; M & F 7:30 PM Sunday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM (Saturday)

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM (Spanish); 6:00 PM (Arabic)-resumes July 9, 2017

Holy Days: 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM

Parish Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM—8 PM Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM—4 PM

Saturday 10 AM—4 PM Sundays - Closed

St. Elizabeth Mission (SEM) 13845 Johnson Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532

† † † MASS: Sunday 10:00 AM

Confessions by Request Before and After Mass

Well, some people DO read the bulletin after all! I got about six more offers to pay for the framed Marian pictures than I needed. One who was too late for a canvas asked what else there was—I told her the three chairs cost $1,700. She offered to donate the entire amount. Even more exciting, a Boy Scout wants to do the suggested gazebo/garden project. He will be able to start his Eagle project in January 2018. Thank you once again for the many examples of gen-erosity and support for the parish. Do keep up the good work of regular collections, monthly yellow-hat collection and the pledge payments. Thanks again! The car raffle is here! Currently we are selling the tickets for $25 each, 5 for $100 only in the Main Office. Soon the K of C will coordinate with all min-istries to help sell. You must show valid driver’s li-cense to prove you are 18 years old to buy the ticket. Winner gets the car OR $10,000. The winner will be drawn at the annual Simbang Gabi dinner. Congratu-lations to Vern Gross who won the Cabo San Luca trip and $500! That ticket was drawn on August 15th dur-ing the lovely reception for our 30th anniversary as a parish. Our annual parish picnic is coming up soon—October 7th. This relaxing family event is held at George Lane Park, Ave. L-8 and 55th Street. I strong-ly encourage you to take the time to gather at about noon and to stay until about 4:00. The parish provides hot dogs and hamburgers, cooked by the Knights, and beverages. The rest is pot-luck. Please bring a serv-ing dish/platter of your favorite picnic foods, salads or desserts to share with others. This fun family event offers us an opportunity to celebrate our being chil-dren of the one Father and to get to know one another a bit better. A bounce house, piñatas, face painting and other fun things will be available for the children. Just to let you know, I have a 2:00 PM wed-ding the day of the picnic. I will be there at the begin-ning of the picnic and might be able to come back af-ter the wedding. Was it Shakespeare? “Heavy the head that wears the crown.” Some have asked why the crucifix on the altar in Our Lady’s Chapel faces the priest. The custom of having an altar crucifix facing the priest is ancient and is beginning to make a come-back. The Mass is both a sacred meal and a sacrifice. At it, the “once for all” death of Christ is “re-presented,” made present again, in a bloodless way. We proclaim the death and resur-rection of Christ until he comes again. The visual of the crucified Lord helps to focus the priest. You have the large crucifix on the back wall for your devotion and edification. Be sure to pick up a magnet with parish phone numbers, Mass times and other pertinent information from the tables by the exits. It is a handy reminder.

Parish Director of Music: Sharon Rohaley

Coordinador de Música en Español: Alfonso Alvarado

Coordinador de Ministerios Litúrgicos en Español: Maria J. Castillo

Coordinator of Lector Ministry: Joe Augustine Collantes

Coordinator of EMs of Holy Communion: Jim Hart

Scheduling of English Lectors & EMs: Anne Trabold

Children’s Lit. of the Word: Cassandra Ortiz

Altar Servers: Joanne Lacson

Communion to the Homebound: Diana Sipes

Comunión a los enfermos: Dcn Marvin Castillo

Contact Fr. Leo or Michele Simpliciano who will

forward your request for Home Visits after a priest

has visited your home.

Phone System

The main office phone number is 661-943-9314.

The Office of Faith Formation (Religious Education, Confirmation Preparation and Youth Ministry) is 661-943-5912. Mission Bell Preschool Cell Number is 661-802-6375.

When the office is closed, you can leave voice mails using the following extensions:

• Vicki White/Guadalupe Castellanos, Main Office #100 • Gaby Barroso, Faith Formation #101 • Fr. Sylvan #102 • Fr. Leo #103 • Jazmin Pasilla, Faith Formation #105 • Cheryl Espinosa, Mission Bell #106 • Jessica Monterroso, Accounting #107 • Estela Carlos, Finances #108 • Michele Simpliciano, Pastor’s Sec. #109 • Cassandra Ortiz, Dir. Faith Formation #110

The parish FAX number is 661-943-6863.

Staff Emails

To email the staff use first initial/last name @ fa-therserra.org. Bulletin: vwhite@fatherserra.org Calendar: mgass@fatherserra.org

Keep the legacy of faith and ministry moving forward always—Remember St. Junípero Serra Parish in your will!

Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry Each knot represents a prayer offered in love!

New quilters are welcome to join the group which quilts on Thursdays. These prayer quilts can be requested from Mary Menchaca (661-400-3986, Angie Duenes (due4@adelphia.net) or Alma Marquez (Español) 661-317-1801.

Pray for our ill Parishioners... Emmanuel Audencial Maria Barber Cindy Blankenship Paul Bozigian Paul Burkman David Carrillo Rosa Elida Castillo-Rodriguez Tony Clark Tito Collantes Curtis Crawford Mary Crow Pat Defusco Jean DeLaVara Isidro DeLeon Jeannie Doolittle Marilyn Elias Theresa Farrey Marie Fernando Connie Hart Escobar Mario Galvan Naomi Giesler Mary L. Glover Claudio Gormaz Mercy Gonzales Patrick Guzman Alex Guillermo Bob Henderson Lily Honeycutt Dan Hodgens Rosemary Hull Sonny Huerta Emily Jarquin Helen Kaniewski Hala Kessler Betty Knolls Hope Lariosa Manuel Lopez Manuela Lopez Herb & Jo Meister Agustina Mendoza Michelle Moklebust Jordyn Murphy Betty Nolls Ryan Noonan Colton Oschann Samantha Orozco Christina Padilla Flo Dechant Petcavage Deacon Gary Poole Jeannie Poole Carleen Pixley Jacob Raellano Allen Ralph Wilfredo Repuyan Juan A. Reyna William D. Robinson Thomas Russell Syndi Sabo Kristian Salazar Jonathan Sherman Michele Simpliciano Dave Sipes Sharon Smith Roberto Sosa Franco Stanco Mary M. Tapia Joseph Terry Juan Ubillas Jay Valerio Grace Watson Gene Wheeler Josephine Wilson

MASSES SATURDAY, 2 September

7:00 AM OLC Pertie Tonette & Ann Luciano

5:00 PM † Zenith Comeros

SUNDAY, 3 September, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM † Edward Sanches

9:30 AM † Jaime Alba

10:00 AM SEM For the People of the Parish

12:00 PM † Michael Pachell

2:00 PM Español † Manuel Gamez

MONDAY, 4 September Labor Day

7:00 AM OLC † Vocations to C.S.J. & for Workers

TUESDAY, 5 September

7:00 AM OLC † Eduardo & † Francisca Aranda

10:00 AM MFG Jeannie Poole

WEDNESDAY, 6 September

7:00 AM OLC † Michael O’Connell † Ronald Ochoa

THURSDAY, 7 September

7:00 AM OLC † Mr. Andres Simpliciano † John Schwartz

FRIDAY, 8 September

7:00 AM OLC †Natividad & † Evangeline Penano

7:30 PM OLC † For the Deceased of the C.S.J.

SATURDAY, 9 September

7:00 AM OLC † Leilani L. Waiters

5:00 PM † Leo Rohaley

SUNDAY, 10 September

7:30 AM † For the Deceased members of Ceballos family & † Mary Rays

9:30 AM † Leobardo Ponce Gonzalez

10:00 AM SEM For the needs of C.S.J.

12:00 PM For the People of the Parish

2:00 PM Español † Camerina Flores

ACCW The North San Fernando Valley District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 here at St. Junipero Serra Parish. The day begins at 9:30 am and includes a speaker, Mass, luncheon and concludes at 1:30 pm. Charge for the day is $15.00 per person PRE-PAID. For reservations, make check payable to St. Junipero Serra Par-ish and mail to Susan Allen, 4222 Cocina Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551 before Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 deadline. For infor-mation and/or to help in hosting this event, call Susan Allen 661-722-4688 or Pat Doolittle 661-943-8570.

Readings for the Week of September 3 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907- 911

Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13- 14; Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44

Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11

Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5

Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8- 10; Mt 18:15-20

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will kick off on September 12th in St. Serra Hall. Meeting is 7:30 to 8:45. This low-pressure, supportive environment ac-companies you on your journey towards Christ and the Catholic Church. If it “fits” and you’re ready for the move, you will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, March 31, 2018. If you were baptized in another Christian community, you could be received into the Church on April 8, 2018. To get in touch with the RCIA Team contact Fr. Leo.

First Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8 Sep-tember 11AM to 7PM in Our Lady’s Chapel. Pro-life Rosary 9 September in old adoration chapel (church) after the 7:30AM Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel.

MISSION BELL PRESCHOOL Thank you for all your prayers as we opened our doors to our new and returning MBPS families! The 2017-18 school year is off with a BANG! We have introduced our small group settings to each class. They have learned what it means to tidy up, put their toes on the line, and to stop look and listen. What fun! As we begin week #2, our focus will be what happens at school? We’ll continue talking about how to take care of our class supplies and the importance of school safety. MBPS would like to invite you to our Back to School Tea Fundraiser, Saturday, September 23, 2017 11:00 AM $20.00 per ticket Raffle tickets will be available for purchase once you ar-rive! Wonderful baskets and raffle items will abound! Ta-ble Hostesses are most appreciated too! Come and see the MBPS students sing to their hearts content! Blessings! Miss Cheryl

Food Sales

Filipino Food—After Masses September 10 by Filipino Ministry—Proceeds go to the construction fund.

DID YOU KNOW?

Warn tweens and teens about selfie risks! Teens and tweens typically like to push boundaries and test their limits, but the new trend of taking dan-gerous selfies has led to several tragedies. There are far too many people who think that taking a picture while driving, or standing out on a ledge, is more important than their own safety, and that getting “likes” on a photo makes the risks worth it. Talk to your kids about safety, smart choices, and being aware of their environment and surroundings, even when they’re using their smartphones. For a copy of the VIRTUS© online article “Selfies are More Dan-gerous than You Think,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Events and happenings sponsored and or supported by the Knights of Columbus, St. Murialdo Council 10667. For more information, questions or com-ments, call 661-PRO LIFE (776-5433)

Steak Dinner—Our Council will host a Steak Dinner in the Parish Hall on Saturday, Septem-ber 9th beginning at 6:00PM. Dinner includes Salad, Grilled Steak (Grilled Chicken or Baked Salmon available), Baked Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, and a glass of Wine. Tickets are $15.00 in advance ($20.00 at the door) and are on sale after Mass. For more information call 661-776-5433.

SPECIALEVENTS InternationalFoodTastingOctober21st.FINGERPRINTING

The Fingerprinting session scheduled for Sep-tember 9, 2017 has been canceled. Please keep a look out in our bulletin for a future date. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you.

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ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC

Please plan to join us at our Annual Parish Picnic! Sat-urday, October 7, 2017 from 12-4 p.m. at George Lane Park! The Knights of Columbus do the cooking and the parish provides hamburgers and hot dogs and all the fixings with drinks too! We just ask that YOU bring your family, potluck style side dish or dessert, enough to share. Families A—N please bring a side dish. Families O—Z please bring a yummy dessert. There will be a BOUNCE HOUSE for the youngsters! We also have a beautiful quilt to raffle! PLEASE RSVP WITH THE PARISH OFFICE AT 661-943-9314.

CALLING ALL CATHOLIC SCOUTS! ▪Are you a Roman Catholic Boy Scout or Venture Crew member between the ages of 13-18? ▪Are you interested in learning more about your faith, growing in your relationship with God, and serving others?

Then the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Religious Emblems are for you! PLEASE Contact Dan Ver-nor, Religious Emblems Counselor: Cell: (661) 992-4002 Email: danvernor@gmail.com

Informational/Calendaring Meeting: SATUR-DAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH from 10AM-12PM (Ad Altare Dei); 1-3 PM (Pope Pius XII) in Classroom 2 at the St. Junípero Serra Parish Center.

RINCÓN DEL PÁRROCO

¡Después de todo algunas personas sí leen el bo-letín! Tengo apróximadamente seis ofertas más para pa-gar los cuadros Marianos que adquirí. Alguien en especial me preguntó si habia algo más pues ya era tarde para pa-gar los lienzos – le dije hay tres sillas que valen $1,700 y ofreció donar la cantidad total para su adquisición. Aún más emocionante, un Boy Scout sugirió como su proyec-to “águila” el cual beneficia a su comunidad, hacer un jardín en un gazebo, el podrá comenzar éste proyecto en Enero del 2018. Una vez más gracias por su generosidad y apoyo a la parroquia, al mantener las colecciones regu-larmente, las del casco amarillo y asi como el pago de sus promesas monetarias. ¡Gracias de nuevo! ¡La rifa del automóvil ya está aquí! Estamos vendiendo los boletos por $25 cada uno, 5 por $100. Deben mostrar identificación con foto y tener 18 años de edad para comprar el boleto. El ganador se llevará el au-tomóvil o $10.000 (diez mil dolares). Se sorteará al ga-nador en la cena anual de Simbang Gabi. Felicidades a Vern Gross, quien ganó el viaje a Cabo San Lucas y $500 dólares. Ese boleto fue seleccio-nado el 15 de agosto durante la encantadora árecepción de nuestro 30 aniversario como parroquia. Nuestro picnic parroquial que año con año se lleva a cabo está por llegar – el 7 de Octubre, celebramos este evento familiar en George Lane Park, Ave L-8 y la calle 55. Les exhorto a que participen de las 12 mediodía hasta las 4pm. La Parroquia proveerá perros calientes y hamburgesas cocinadas por los Caballeros de Colón (Knights) y bebidas. El resto es platilos donados por cada familia. Por favor traiga un platillo de la comida, ensalada o postre que desee compartir con otros. Este es un evento familiar muy divertido que nos ofrece la oportunidad de celebrar el ser hijos del Padre y conocernos mejor unos a otros. Una casa inflable para saltar, piñatas, caritas pinta-das y más diversiones estarán disponible para los niños. Solo les informo que el dia del picnic tengo una Boda a las dos de la tarde, estaré al principio y tal vez pueda re-gresar después de la Boda. ¿Fue Shakespeare el que dijo … “Pesada la Cabeza que lleva la Corona”? Algunos han preguntado por qué el crucifijo en el altar de la Capilla de Nuestra Señora esta de frente al sac-erdote. La costumbre de tener un crucifijo en el altar viendo al sacerdote es antigua y está regresando. La Misa es una comida sagrada y un sacrificio. En ella y de “una vez por todas" la muerte de Cristo es "re-presentada", se hace presente una vez más, de manera incruenta. Proclamamos la muerte y resurrección de Cristo hasta que él venga de nuevo. La representación visual del Señor Crucificado ayuda a enfocar al sacerdote. Tienen el Cru-cifijo en la pared posterior para su devoción y edificación. Asegúrese de recoger un imán con los teléfono de la parroquia, horarios de misas y otra información perti-nente de las mesas colocadas a la salida. Es un recordato-rio útil.

El número de teléfono de la oficina principal es 661-943-9314. La Oficina de Formación de la Fe (Educación Religiosa, Preparación para la Confir-mación y Ministerio de la Juventud) es 661-943-5912. El número de célular de Mission Bell Pre-school es 661-802-6375. Cuando la oficina está cer-rada, puede dejar mensajes de voz usando las siguientes extensions: • Vicki White/Guadalupe Castellanos #100 • Gaby Barroso #101 • P. Sylvan #102 • P. Leo #103 • Cheryl Espinosa #106 • Jessica Monterroso #107 • Estela Carlos #108 • Michele Simpliciano #109 • Cassandra Ortiz #110 El numero de FAX es 661-943-6863.

Las huellas dactilares requeridas por la Ar-quidiocesanas para adultos que traba-jan con niños se llevarán a cabo en nuestra parroquia el 9 de septiembre Por favor llame al 661-943-9314 para programar su cita.. Usted debe traer una identificación con su foto.

“No cierren la salvación de las personas dentro de las constricciones del legalis-mo. El derecho está orientado a la salvación del hombre .”

Papa Francisco

Atencion

Información para personas recién llega-das a los Estados Unidos

“La Verdad les Liberará.”

Documentación, Residencia, o Legalización: Clases de Inglés y Ciudadanía, Beneficios y Derechos en Estados Unidos. Junta Para To-dos los Miembros De La Familia Encargados y guardianes legales Viernes, Septiembre 8, 2017 Junta de Información de 8:00 a 9:00 p.m. Taller y Soporte en Español Para más información llame a Pilar Ber-nal (323) 251-0444

Welcome back! We are off to a great start of this amazing faith journey. As we move forward, the Office of Faith Formation would like to remind you of a few things: Always sign in and out of class Bring your children’s bible every week

(grades 1-3 sacramental prep.) Recite your prayers daily

¡Estamos a un buen comienzo de este increíble viaje de fe! A medida que avanzamos, la Oficina de Formación de Fe quisiera recordarle algunas cosas: Siempre firme a entrada y salida de la clase Traiga la Biblia de sus hijos todas las semanas

(preparaciones sacramentales de los grados 1-3).

Recite sus oraciones diariamente

Office of Faith Formation Oficina de Formación en la Fe

SJSPFaithFormation.com Cassandra Ortiz, Director God created the whole universe and we can

see proof of His existence in the intricate de-tails of the created world and humanity. We are called to have faith. Come join us this week at St. Serra Hall, 6-7:15 PM, to dig deeper into our faith and love for our great God! Dios creó todo el universo y podemos ver la prueba de Su existencia en los intrincados detalles del mundo creado y de la humanidad. Estamos llamados a tener fe. ¡Vengan a no-sotros esta semana en St. Serra Hall, 6-7: 15 PM, para profundizar en nuestra fe y amor por nuestro gran Dios!

The Office of Faith Formation is looking for those whom feel called to serve as a catechist. Call Miss Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110 La Oficina de Formación de Fe está buscando a aquellos que se sienten llamados a servir como catequistas. Llame a la Srta. Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110

CALLING ALL TEENS! Life Night FALL KICKOFF is Sep-tember 10th! Bring your glow in the dark clothes and join us for a night of illumina on as we break open the new year. Come eat, play games and worship. Bring a friend! LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS JOVENES! INICIO Life Night es el 10 de sep embre! Trae tu resplandor en la ropa oscura y únete a nosotros para una noche de iluminación para comenzar el año nuevo. Ven a comer, jugar y adorar. ¡Trae un amigo!

CONFIRMATION FALL SEMESTER

NO CLASS SEPT. 3-5 Spaghetti Dinner Fall Service Project is on September 23rd from 4-7 PM. Donations of sealed tomato sauce cans/jars and boxed spaghetti pasta are now being accept-ed. A list will be passed around during class for students to commit to either prepping the food or serving. Differ-ent time frames will be provided.

NO HAY CLASE SEPT. 3-5 El Proyecto de Servicio de Otoño de Cena de Spaghet-ti es el 23 de Septiembre de 4-7 PM. Se aceptan donaciones de latas / jarras de salsa de tomate selladas y pasta de espaguetis en caja/bolsa. Durante la clase se pasará una lista para que los estudiantes se comprometan a preparar la comida o servir. Se proporcionarán diferentes marcos de tiempo.

Registration is NOW OPEN! Participant forms are available in the church vestibule and parish office. Spaces are limited, so it’s first come first serve! La inscripción ESTA ABIERTA! ¡Los espacios son limitados y el primer llegado primero servido! El formulario esta disponible en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y en la oficina.