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22508 Copper Hill Drive Santa Clarita, California 91350 Parish Office: (661) 296-3180 Fax: (661) 296-7854 www.SaintKateriParish.org
MASS SCHEDULES
DAILY MASSES (Indoor/Livestream) Monday: 8:00 am Tuesday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Saturday: 5:30 pm (Indoor/Livestream)
SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday: 10:00 am (Indoor Mass) 12:00 pm (Indoor Mass)
SPANISH MASS First Sunday of every month (Indoor)
Mass at 2:30 pm
RECONCILIATION (Individual Confessions)
By appointment only Please call: (661) 296-3180
May 16, 2021
WE ARE CITIZENS OF HEAVEN!
¡SOMOS CIUDADANOS DEL CIELO!
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OUTREACH DETENTION MINISTRY CAMP SCOTT: Lawrence & Cecelia Smith 297-3201 MEN’S PITCHESS HONOR RANCH Geof Martin 496-6014
FAMILY PROMISE: Chris Ward [email protected]
FOR THE HOMELESS: GO FISH MEALS Matthew & Liz Carrillo 297-8121 [email protected] KATERI CLIPPERS FOOT CARE Raquel Cadena-Munoz 714-5995
FOR LIFE: RACHEL’S VINEYARD MINISTRY Roseanne Becker - 510-8258 RESPECT LIFE Joe Vaeth [email protected] - 523-9797
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Gary Vergara 212-3060 KNOTTY KNITTERS- CRAXY CROCHETERS Kathy Littleton 296-6442 Renee Marquez (916) 838-6290
MINISTRIES: FILIPINO MINISTRY Art Rivera - 433-4057 HEALTH MINISTRY HISPANIC MINISTRY Rosa Valencia (323) 314-5174—[email protected] MUSTARD SEED GLOBAL MISSION TRIP Jaime Lozano [email protected] SENIOR LUNCHEONS: Joann Lombardi— 296-1182 WOMEN’S GUILD: Donna Medina (805) 490-6259
SUPPORT: MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP Helena Munoz (954) 540-9900 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP Eire Garcia—297-6887 SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN Christine Ruiz 373-1006— [email protected]
SCOUTS: CUB SCOUT PACK 40 Jason Eldridge [email protected] GIRL SCOUTS Melissa Pepe [email protected] [email protected] CATHOLIC BOY SCOUTING- RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS [email protected] CATHOLIC GIRL SCOUTING-RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS Teresa Nugent- [email protected] (805) 490-6259
SAINT KATERI STAFF (661) 296-3180 Fax (661) 296-7854
PASTORAL TEAM:
Deacon Bob Seidler ext. 7910 Administrator Pro Tempore [email protected] Sister Maria Corazon Tawatao (Sister Cora) ext. 7826 [email protected] Jennifer Cummings-Martin ext. 2452 [email protected] Mindy Irwin ext. 7903 [email protected] Molly McCarthy [email protected]
CLERGY:
Fr. Deus Najja, Associate Pastor ext. 7914 [email protected] Deacon Gabriel Aguilera (818) 518-5311 [email protected] Deacon Terry Irwin 645-7471 [email protected] Msgr. Michael J. Slattery, Pastor Emeritus, Retired
PARISH OFFICE:
Laura Hall ext. 7816 [email protected] Mary Donckels ext. 7904 [email protected] Maureen Dunnahoo ext. 7827 [email protected]
MAINTENANCE / SITE SUPPORT:
Alfredo Vera 586-4869 Hunter Leonard ext. 7819
OFFICE OF FORMATION:
Catherine Cardenas ext. 7902 [email protected] Elisabel Castillo-Lozano ext. 7901 [email protected] Gian Gamboa [email protected] Mindy Irwin ext. 7903 [email protected]
AUDIO / VISUAL MINISTRY:
Dimithri Perera, ext. 7918 [email protected] Joseph Jarocki, ext. 7918 [email protected]
OPERATIONS Jennifer Cummings-Martin, Director FINANCE COUNCIL Michael Hughes 803-0010 LITURGICAL EVENT COORDINATOR Maureen Dunnahoo (first contact) ext. 7827 Joyce Valenzuela (805) 551-8228 Judy Janusek 714-7017 GERM BUSTERS MINISTRY Bill Zemba 661-9389
PASTORAL COUNCIL– Mike Alvarez [email protected] (661) 312-0882 SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN Tim Lynskey 313-1804 Wendy Emeterio 297-7906 SAINT KATERI BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Jeff Bugbee 433-4770 SAINT KATERI GIFT SHOPPE Anna Mary Figueroa 296-3180 ext. 7813 [email protected]
FORMATION Mindy Irwin, Coordinator of Faith Formation ext. 7903 Sunday Preschool and Elementary The Religious Edge-ucation
Youth Ministry Confirmation Fr. Deus Najja Chaplain 296-3180 ext. 7914 frdeus@saintkateri parish-scv.org Gian Gamboa ggamboa@saintkateri parish-scv.org
Life Teen Kelly & Maureen Dunnahoo 755-2884 RCIA Deacon Terry Irwin 645-7471 (Adult) Jan Higgins 713-2280 (Youth) Adult Confirmation Ana Cape 254-2347
Couples For Christ Ron & Marie Hallare [email protected] (818) 448-0958 Healing Prayer Team Micheline Slinkard [email protected] Iconography Kevin Kipper 645-1431
Spiritual Direction Janet Bennett (818) 968-0843 Men’s Ministry - That Man is You! John Kenny Becker 510-8250 Bible Study Groups Adult Bible Study Fred Chavez [email protected]
Tuesday Evening Bible Study Michele Wischnack [email protected] Women’s Bible Study saintkate-ri.womensbiblestudy @gmail.com.
LITURGY AND WORSHIP Sr. Cora Tawatao, Director
ALTAR SERVERS: Craig Cape 254-2347 (Training) Agnes Lindain [email protected] (Scheduling)
AUDIO VIDEO MINISTRY-PRODUCTION MINISTRY: 296-3180 ext. 7918 [email protected]
BEREAVEMENT: Jan Higgins 713-2280
CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word):
DIVINE MERCY: Tom Zapata 297-3873
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Rafael Adame 775-8142 [email protected]
GREETERS:
LECTORS: Ana Cape 254-2347 (Training) Jerry Aguinaldo 618-2431 (Scheduling) Jairo Garcia (747) 201-9705 (Spanish)
LEGION OF MARY (Praesidium): THURSDAY MORNINGS Alma Felmley 435-4020 THURSDAY EVENINGS Marie Spinello (818) 288-6125 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (Junior): Erika Castro [email protected]
LITURGICAL MOVEMENT: Justine Doggett 755-6637
LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT: Jocelyn Harris (818) 434-2385 Jenn Johnson (818) 667-5841
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY (Ushers): Gino Reale 425-1219
MUSIC MINISTRY: Saturday 5:30 pm Teen Choir Andrew Heath 478-2716 Sunday 7:00 am “Led by the Spirit” Mindy Irwin 263-1925 Sunday 8:30 am Saint Kateri Quartet Sunday 10:30 am Adult Choir Sunday 12:30 pm Cantor & Accompanist Jenny Paige 733-5299 1st Sunday of the Month 2:30 pm Spanish Choir Veronica Astiazaran 310-4580 Sunday 5:30 pm Contemporary Choir
SACRISTAN/HEARTS AND HANDS: Matt Wong 753-3288
SAINT KATERI PRAYER CHAIN: [email protected]
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP AMIGAS DE JESUS/ESTUDIO BIBLICO: Irma Parra 510-8254
SPANISH ROSARY GROUP: Martha Davis 297-3739
WELCOME AND CONNECT: Tony Pilarski (805) 218-7703
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GOD SAID NO…
I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No.
Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the right idea.
In Christ’s Love, Deacon Bob Seidler Administrator Pro Tempore
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LITURGY & WORSHIP
First Reading: “This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) Psalm: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. (Ps 47) Second Reading: The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. (Eph 4:10) Gospel: So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. (Mk 16:19)
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7/Jn 21:20-25
Sunday:
Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15
ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by our Priests. During the week, contact the Parish Office for an appointment. The anointing suffices for the duration of the illness. After hours, please contact (661) 586-0372 for emergencies that require sacramental care.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Please contact the Parish Office so we may assist you with funeral arrangements for your loved one at 296-3180 ext. 7905 or 586-0372 during weekends or evening hours.
HOLY ORDERS Any man considering or discerning Holy Orders of Deacon or Priest, contact our clergy here at Saint Kateri.
BAPTISM For infant Baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 296-3180 ext. 7905. For Baptism of children ages 7 and above, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 296-6945 ext. 7903.
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2-year Family Formation Process. Please see the Faith Formation page for information.
CONFIRMATION 2-year process begins in 9th grade. Please see the Youth Ministry page for information.
ADULT CONFIRMATION For those 18 and over who have been baptized and received First Communion, contact Ana Cape at 254-2347.
MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at 296-3180 ext. 7827 at least 6 months prior to setting a wedding date.
RECONCILIATION (individual Confession) Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:10 pm outside on the Plaza. You must wear a mask.
Confessions by appointment only.
PLEASE NOTE— NEW DAILY MASS TIME:
8:00 am MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CHURCH IS OPEN FOR INDOOR SUNDAY MASSES
5:30 pm SATURDAY NIGHT (also Livestreamed)
10:00 am SUNDAY
12:00 pm SUNDAY
2:30 pm SPANISH—EVERY 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
DAILY MASS 8:00 am MONDAY — FRIDAY
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LITURGY & WORSHIP
BE IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS… FIRST SATURDAYS...
ADORATION after the 8:00 am Mass BENEDICTION at 9:00 am
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK All those who are sick, especially the family and friends of Saint Kateri, James White, Louis Patin,
Vicki Alvarez, Linas Martinenas, Jun Carlos, Edward Graziani, Patrick Rizzo, Donna Lynn Kawano,
Carol Ann Lombardi and Peggy Cruz
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Daniel Maningas, Rosella Terranova, Greg Casaus, Garth Dill, Joseph Landeros, Frank Ortiz Casillas,
Bill Hogan and James Rodrigo Camacho
SAINT KATERI PRAYER CHAIN Whether you emotional, or healing from God for yourself or a family member, we are here to pray with you and for you.
will be on to a team of prayer pray daily for
healing grace in your life. held in confidence.
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most
Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at
this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never
permit me to be separated from You.
PRIVATE PRAYER TIME
Monday through Saturday in the Church, after Mass,
until 10:00 am
(mask must be worn with 6’ social distancing, please)
MASS INTENTIONS
Sun., May 16
7:00 am — Johnny Balaoing 8:30 am — Carlos & Margarita Domingo 10:30 am — Ricardo Sumilang 12:30 pm — FOR THE PEOPLE 5:30 pm — Rose Ann Thomas
RIP
RIP RIP
INT/RIP
RIP
Mon., May 17 8:00 am — Camille Aguiar INT
Tue., May 18 8:00 am — Tammy Basilio RIP
Wed., May 19 8:00 am — Ann Whorton 5:30 pm— Kelly Dunnahoo
RIP INT
Thur., May 20 8:00 am — Jonny Borondy RIP
Fri., May 21
8:00 am — Robert & Marivic Japport
INT
Sat., May 22 8:00 am — John Mariano 5:30 pm— Rafael Navalta
INT RIP
Sun., May 23
7:00 am — Teresa & Larry Santiago 8:30 am — Rosaline Ocab 10:30 am — Reverand Geraldine James 12:30 pm — FOR THE PEOPLE 5:30 pm — Deacon Bob & Pon Seidler
RIP RIP
RIP
INT/RIP
INT
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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
JENNIFER CUMMINGS-MARTIN
FAREWELL PATTI RIZZO!
Ciao Bella! Addio! Despedida! Cuídate! The time has come to say goodbye. Patti, as you join the privileged ranks of the retired, on May 16th, we wish you the best!
After more than 15 years of ministry life in the Parish Office, there are not enough words to express our gratitude and appreciation for you, your dedication, and your service to our parish community.
As you turn the page and begin your new chapter, you will continually be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Farewell friend! We promise not to call before Noon on any day. Godspeed. Enjoy! Godere! Disfruta!
Join us in wishing Judy Janusek, one of our Liturgical Event Coordinators, much peace, joy, and happiness, as she leaves us to embrace life’s new chapter - juggling many more balls. She will continually be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Farewell Judy, we will miss you on the team. And, congratulations on the addition of Jennings Elizabeth Melville to your family!
Please help us welcome back! Deacon Kevin McCarthy. On May 15th, Deacon Kevin officially rejoins our Clergy Team to carry out his Diaconal service. We are delighted to have Deacon Kevin with us once more. Although he is no stranger, kindly extend him a warm Saint Kateri Welcome!
CHURCH MAINTENANCE
Last Week’s Collection: $ 3,654.00
TOGETHER IN MISSION 2021
Parish Goal: $175,756.00
Amount Pledged: $53,719.86
Amount Donated: $46,814.30
Amount Paid (Under) Goal: ($128,941.70)
If you have access to a computer, sign-up for online giving through our parish website: https://www.saintkateriparish.org. Look for the Online Giving icon at the bottom of the page and click to sign up. If you do not have
access to a computer, please mail in your donations, or drop them off at the Parish Office in the collection basket inside the doors. We are praying for you during these tough times, as we are all feeling the pain of uncertainty and massive changes in the life we knew.
EASTER
Easter Collection: $65,356.53
Easter Goal: $75,000.00
(Under) Goal: ($9,643.47)
WEEKEND COLLECTION
May 8, 2021 – May 9, 2021
ORDINARY
Last Week’s Donation: $22,399.89
Weekly Goal: $24,450.00
Year to Date Weekly Goal: $1,020,706.00
Year to Date over Goal: $33,726.07
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OUTREACH
It’s a great time to review your safety measures for medicines, cleaning supplies, and other potentially
dangerous items in your home. Store these items up high, out of your child’s reach, or locked in a childproof place. Parents should keep the number for the Poison Control
hotline handy: 1-800-222-1222. Experts can give you immediate information about how to treat your child and what signs to watch for. They can tell you if you need to head to the emergency room or if you can take steps at home. For more information, request a copy of the VIRTUS article “What you need to know about poison” at
lacatholics.org/did-you-know.
Women’s Guild
The Women’s Guild General Meeting for June via Zoom, has been canceled. We hope to meet again in September, in person. Please continue your donations to Mecca. May is peanut butter & canned proteins, June is baby food, cereal and formula. Please drop them off in the boxes in Slattery Hall. Questions? Email: [email protected]
RETREAT WEEKEND for Healing after Abortion
Rachel's Vineyard retreat is for men and women struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is designed to help participants work through repressed grief and anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting and come to acceptance, healing, and hope for the future. Developed in the Roman Catholic Tradition, it utilizes spiritual exercises and rituals to help grieve the loss of unborn children and to accept God’s forgiveness. All inquiries and registrations are confidential.
Session: July 9-11, 2021 Poverello of Assisi Retreat Center, San Fernando, CA
Cost: $250.00 per person For confidential registration or more information please call
or email: Roseanne Becker 661-510-8258 [email protected]
www.rachelsvineyard.org
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FAITH FORMATION
Dearest Saint Kateri Family, As soon as you are able to join us back inside the church for Mass, please do! Your presence will add to our joy! And, wait until you are part of the new way of sharing the sign of peace! It has given us a reason to cast our eyes over everyone in the church nodding, waving, sending peace signs, all while bursting with joy from just getting to worship together again… even if we can’t recognize each other with our masks on!
As we move more towards the end of this incredibly difficult year and a half, we are planning some powerful ways to celebrate our family reunion with WELCOME BACK events. Throughout the summer watch for these monthly, multi-generational get togethers. Dates and types of events will be determined by where we are in the easing of restrictions caused by the pandemic. We want everyone in our parish community to feel comfortable and be able to enjoy the fun. And, we want you to feel good about inviting your friends. I bet there a lot of people you know who, during their own difficult journey, yearned for Jesus and a faith community like yours. Let’s get this party started!
Have you heard about SPIRITS RESTORED? We are planning on a great turn out for this powerful evening of spirit-filled music, prayer and inspiring talks. I don’t know about you, but after this past year or so, I could use some extra spirit-lifting from the Holy Spirit. Let’s move into the next tier of our pandemic journey with hearts on fire for God. See you Sunday, May 23 at 5:30 in the church at SPIRITS RESTORED. Your Sister in Christ, Molly McCarthy
Studying the faith through the wisdom and perspective of women. A new Endow small group study started April 15, meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings on Zoom. For more information and/or to sign up contact: [email protected] and she will get you in touch with Linda, our group leader.
“ENDOW has made a lasting impact on my journey back to Christ. I cannot wait for it to continue to mature my
intellectual roots in the faith, to be able to confidently take it out into the world. So thankful for the Endow women and
all they are doing to share the Gospel and empower Catholic women.”
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? CURIOUS ABOUT CATHOLICISM?
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Or do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Are you a baptized Catholic who never celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation?
We have a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) to accompany you on this faith journey! Come and see more about becoming a Catholic.
Contact Deacon Terry Irwin at (661) 645-7471
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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Please watch our website, our Facebook page and the bulletin page for updates
Questions? Please contact us at: Phone: (661) 296-6945
ext. 7903 - Mindy Irwin, Family Formation Coordinator [email protected] ext. 7902 - Catherine Cardenas, Administrative Assistant
[email protected] ext. 7901 - Elisabel Castillo-Lozano, Minister of Organization and Hospitality [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION PHONE CALL HOURS ONLY Monday: 1:30 to 5:00 pm
GOSPEL READING Mark 16:15-20
Jesus is taken to heaven, and the disciples go forth to
preach as Jesus commanded
It can be very important whom we sit next to. Any family that has tried to sit down to a family dinner or packed the car for a trip has heard children argue at least once about who should sit where. To sit next to someone, especially if that person is important, is to have a place of honor. Jesus has this place of honor seated at God’s right hand, but there’s more to this metaphor than where Jesus sits in relation to God. To be in the place of honor is also to be in a place of power. Knowing people in powerful places can be helpful. Our children remind us of this each time we are called upon to referee a conflict. Jesus, honored at God’s right hand, is a powerful ally for us. As you gather as a family, recall a time when there was a discussion, or perhaps even an argument, about where people were going to sit. Talk about why it might be Important to a person to sit in a particular place. Observe that in today’s Gospel we will learn about Jesus’ place in heaven. Read together today’s Gospel, Mark 16:15-20. Talk about what we might learn about the relationship between God and Jesus from today’s Gospel and what we learn about Jesus’ relationship to us. Observe that one of the things we learn is that Jesus continues to help us from this place of honor in heaven. Pray together the Apostles’ Creed. https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/ascension-of-the-lord-
Registration for Family Faith Formation-Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion for the 2021-2022 Year began on March 15. A live link is posted on our website where you can begin the Registration Process.
CONGRATULATIONS to all our wonderful children and youth
who received their First Communion, Saturday, May 15th!
Next scheduled First Eucharist is Saturday, May 22 at 1:30 pm
PLEASE KEEP OUR COMMUNICANTS IN
YOUR PRAYERS
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Life Teen message from Kelly Dunnahoo
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. This is where we recall Jesus going up to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. He had accomplished what He had come to do and it was time to leave the Apostles and the earliest Christians to carry on His mission – preaching salvation to the entire world. The actual event of the Ascension is recorded in today’s First Reading, taken from the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. But wait – this reading tells us that the Ascension happened 40 days after Jesus’ Resurrection - why are we celebrating it today? Well, historically it had been celebrated on Ascension Thursday, but in recent times the Bishops have moved the feast day to the following Sunday. They recognized the importance and sacredness of this particular Feast Day and, realizing that proper celebration might be difficult on Thursday for some people, moved it to a time where it can be properly appreciated.
Certainly, the Ascension was a very important event during the birth of Christianity. However, put yourself in the Apostles’ shoes for a minute. It must have been very baffling. They had already lost Jesus (or so they thought) one time during the Crucifixion. Amazingly, Jesus rose from the dead and they understood they had not lost their friend. Now, only 40 days later, after they finally started figuring how who He truly was, Was he really going to leave them again? It’s hard to imagine the confusion at first – but then their consolation came when “two men in white garments” told them that Jesus would come back again.
Still, it must have been very hard for them when Jesus left. All of a sudden their friend (and their God!) seemed far away. And so it can be with us. Have you ever felt that God is just too far away, that He doesn’t listen, that He doesn’t care? How do we even know that God hears our prayers – I mean after all, they aren’t always answered the way we want them to be. Honestly, it all boils down to faith and that can be hard. Faith is a gift given to us by God at our baptism. Hopefully, as we grow older, we nurture that gift and grow our faith, but events in our lives can challenge that faith, even make us question it. If any of this has happened to you – and don’t worry, it is actually a normal occurrence in our faith journey – don’t shrug it off. Your faith is such an incredible gift and to lose it would be devastating. Every day, say a prayer to God asking Him to help you with your faith. Every single day. After a while, you will be amazed at the change in your faith life. Be like the man who begged Jesus to help him believe more deeply in Him. (Mark 9:24)
Life Teen is a community for teenagers where we help each other, through support and prayer, to be intentional disciples and lead others to Christ. Unfortunately, we are not able to meet weekly during the pandemic, but we will be meeting on the Plaza on the second Saturday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, for the time being. In addition, the adult volunteers remain committed to supporting our teenagers whenever possible. If you would like to pray with two of the adult volunteers, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will set up a Zoom meeting for you.
Registration for Level 1 and Level 2 Confirmation will begin toward the end of May.
Please watch the bulletin for further information and updates.
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OUTSIDE PARISH NEWS AVAILABLE RESOURCES
RESOURCES IN PARISH AND COMMUNITY AA Need a “Meeting”? See website at www.lacoaa.org AL-ANON CHECK FOR LIVESTREAM MEETINGS! Need a “Meeting”? See website at www.alanonla.org NA Need a “Meeting”? See website at: https://scana.todayna.org/areamtgs.html ACCW - Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Carol Westlake 263-0435, www.CatholicWomenLA.org ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Oakmont of Santa Clarita Every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm 295-2025 BATTERED WOMEN’S HOTLINE 259-4357 CHILDREN’S BUREAU FAMILY FOSTER CARE & ADOPTIONS 208-4212, All4kids.org LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB –Activities for ages 25 and up - many members are 40 and older. Mark Arnesen (818) 772-0727 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Anthony & Lynn Fernandez (818) 383-6399 PARENTS OF GAY, LESBIAN, OR BISEXUAL CHILDREN Tim Lynskey 313-1804 PROJECT RACHEL - Hope After Abortion (626) 398-6100 RETROUVAILLE—John & Donna Bigler at 816-6677 or (800) 470-2230 [email protected] RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS 478-5118, www.recovering-couples.org SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP Jocelyn 259-4104 and Burt (818) 425-4348 SCV PREGNANCY CENTER 255-0082, www.LifeSupporter.org SINGLE MOTHERS OUTREACH 288-0117
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