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SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am 11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired

Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Saturday 8:00am & 5:30pm

WEDDINGS By appointment, 6-month advance notice. Call the parish office: 942-7122.

PASTOR Fr. Hieu Tran ASSOCIATE PASTORS Fr. Gerald Osuagwu Fr. Raymont Medina

BAPTISMS English: 3rd Saturday of each month. Call 948-3011. Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes. Llame 942-7122 ext 135

HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS (Days of Obligation)

English - Vigil: 5:30pm 8:00am, 10:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm Español: 7:30pm

CONFESSIONS

Weekdays: 7:30am & 5:00pm (20 min. before Mass) Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

October 2, 2016 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Ray’s Message

God Makes a Way…Out of No Way Do you ever get discouraged? Often times, to a certain degree, many of us experience that sense or feeling

of discouragement. Being a priest is no exception, as I’ve come to learn over the past 15 months. The tempta-tion towards being discouraged is even more powerful as a priest because many times I don’t see the “results” of my ministry. Unlike the medical profession where one can see treatment “results” instantaneously, ministry does not necessarily provide instantaneous “results.” The fruits of ministry may never fully manifest till Heav-en. The best that I can hope and pray for is that this person’s life is changed for the better or that they have had an encounter with Jesus. Sometimes it’s hard to know if I’m making a positive difference. Sometimes it can be discouraging to realize whether or not I’m doing the best I can to build up the Kingdom of God.

However, the words of our Second Reading gives me real encouragement— “Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God” (2 Tim 1:8). Life, especially a life lived out according to the gospel, will have its share of hardships. Life will have its discouragements. But at all times we must keep in mind: we bear that hardship, we bear that moment of discouragement with the strength that comes from God. God will provide us the strength we need to overcome. He does and he will! As one Bishop reminds me often: “God makes a way … out of no way.”

Be strengthened, Fr. Ray

Dios Hace Un Camino… Donde No Hay Vereda ¿Alguna vez te has desalentado? Algunas veces, hasta cierto grado, muchos de nosotros experimentamos

esa sensación o sentimiento de desánimo. Ser sacerdote no es una excepción, este sentimiento lo he llegado a conocer a los largo de los últimos 15 meses. La tentación de desanimarme es incluso más fuerte que un sacerdo-te porque muchas veces no veo los “resultados” al instante, el ministerio no necesariamente proporciona resul-tados “instantáneos”. Los frutos del ministerio nunca se manifiestan plenamente hasta en el Cielo. Lo mejor que puedo hacer es esperar y rezar para que la vida de esa persona sea transformada y mejorada o para que ten-ga un encuentro con Jesús. A veces es muy difícil saber si estamos haciendo una diferencia positiva. Algunas veces podemos ser desalentados para darnos cuenta si no estoy haciendo lo mejor que puedo para construir el Reino de Dios.

Sin embargo, las palabras de la Segunda Lectura nos dan un verdadero aliento—“Con la confianza puesta en el poder de Dios, sufre conmigo por el evangelio” (2ª Tim 1:8). La vida, especialmente vivida según el Evan-gelio, tendrá su grado de dificultades. La vida tendrá desalientos. Pero en todo momento debemos tener en cuenta que: cuando tengamos dificultades en las relaciones, llevemos ese momento de desánimo con la fuerza que viene de Dios. Él nos dará la fuerza que necesitamos para superarlo. ¡Lo hace y lo hará! Como me dijo un Obispo, recuerda: Dios Hace Un Camino… Donde No Hay Vereda.”

Sean fortalecidos, sinceramente, Padre Ray


The Happenings

The Blessing of the Catechists

Fr. Douglas Bazi Survived Persecution and Torture in Iraq Hear His Incredible Testimony at St Andrew Parish 7pm Wed Oct 19th

Fr. Douglas Al-Bazi is a Chaldean Catholic pastor from Baghdad, Iraq. During his time as pastor at Mar Elia Church in the New

Baghdad neighborhood, he was shot in the leg and his church was attacked three times. Then, in 2006, Fr. Bazi was kidnapped and tor-tured by a militant extremist group for nine days. By God's grace, Fr. Bazi survived. He now resides in Australia and is an international

speaker on Christian persecution and genocide in Iraq, Syria, and the Middle East. Come hear his incredible testimony of survival and forgiveness, the profound role of mercy, and the imperative for protecting religious freedom.

St. Andrew Catholic Church. 311 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

An Invitation from Music Ministry

Soon and very soon Sacred Heart Music Ministries will begin to meet again. We are inviting all parishion-ers who are singers or instrumen-talists to join our choir family as we begin preparations for Advent and Christmas. For more information please call Kathy Conrad (661)965-6986. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sacred Heart School

Mon., Oct. 3: 8:00am school mass

Tues., Oct. 4: October Birthday certificates handed out at morning assembly

Wed., Oct. 5: Third grade donates lunches to St. Vincent de Paul

Thurs., Oct. 6: STEM DAY

Fri., Oct. 7: Student Council “Pay for Free Dress” 50¢

Sat., Oct. 8: Whole Community Cate chesis Class 8:45am-11am for any students receiving their sacraments.

Ministry News

Youth Nights Youth Night: Monday, Oct 3: 6:00pm- hang out/snacks. 6:30 to 8:00 Youth Night in the Kennedy Center

Sisters of Strength: Wednesday, October 5th

Band of Brothers: Thursday, October 6th

Confirming Disciples Year One Mandatory 1st Year Retreat: Sat., Oct. 15. At Apollo Park in the Picnic area 12 & 13. Sign in at 9:00am, Pick up 5:15pm. Mass will be at 4:00pm. Parents are invited to attend Mass with us.

God’s Glory is Thrilling!

Life has its ups & downs and so do roller coasters! Inspiration LA is the perfect backdrop for fun times and meaningful conversations as the summer winds down. After a long day of exciting rides, teens come to experience the thrill of a life in Christ through Mass, adoration worship and community. For those who have season passes the fee is $45.00 which includes transportation and event fee, wristband for Mass and Adoration). Registration is now being accepted in the Youth Ministry Office! Last day to register is Octo-ber 15th! Forms are available on the website: sacredheartlancas-ter.org

At Six Flags Magic Mountain, November 5, 2016 . $75.00 (includes day pass to park, transportation and event fee &wristband for Mass and Adoration )

Women of Grace

We will begin our study with the new book The Grace of Yes by Lisa M. Hendey. In this inspiring book, Lisa shows us her characteristic warmth, humor, and wisdom. Hendey takes us along on her personal faith jour-ney and outlines the eight virtues that can also help each one of us say yes to God’s plan for our lives. Come and join us for our new study. Classes begin Wed., Sept. 14, 2016 at 10 a.m.in the Kesterson Cen-ter. Remember to bring your bi-ble. Questions, call Linda Reynolds at 945-8840.

Women of Grace Women of Grace is a Catholic apostolate whose mission is to transform the world one woman at a time by affirming women in their dignity and vocation as daughters of God and in their gift of authentic femininity. Women of Grace is for times such as these.

Women of Grace and all of its outreaches are consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Our Sacred Heart Church group meets from September through June every Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Fr. Kesterson Center. All women are invited to join us in our faith journey.

We read scripture, rely on the Catechism of the Catholic Church to an-swer questions of faith, study Catholic spiritual books (most are written for women), and witness to one another about our lived faith experienc-es. Come meet the ladies in our group, share in fellowship with them, grow in faith, and renew your spiritual encounters with the Lord.

For more information contact Linda Reynolds at (661) 945-8840.

Ministry News

1st Year Sacramental Classes: All students preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be receiv-ing a special blessing on the scheduled Masses. October 9, 9:30am and 11:00 am Mass. Parents sign in the front of the Church. 2nd Year Sacramental Classes: There will be a Whole Community Catechesis which is mandatory for parent and students preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion on Sat., Oct. 8th, 8:45am. Bring your student’s Yellow Mass journals for credit. Doors close at 9am.

Baptism Class: October 11, 6:30pm, Kennedy Center

Elementary Specialization: Saturday, October 8 and 15, Father Serra Parish Hall, 9am – 5pm.

In the Spotlight

Our Parish Family

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at Sacred Heart on Sun., Oct. 9th from 9am-3pm in the Kennedy Center. If you would like to make an appoint-ment to donate blood or volun-teer, please call Don at (661)942-8714. You can also schedule an a p p o i n t m e n t o n l i n e a t www.redcrossblood.org with sponsor code: sacredheart.

First Friday Holy Hour

Friday, Oct 7 Time: 7pm-8pm

“I have come to set a fire upon the earth.” -Mk. 12:49

In this First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pro-vide a place for intimacy with Je-sus, so he can set your heart on fire with His love.

There will be Exposition, Ado-ration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with prayers, songs and preaching. It will be led by a Deacon or Priest in the Church.

Why Do Catholics Do That?

When I enter a Church where do I genuflect? Is it proper to make the sign of the cross when genuflecting?

It is right to acknowledge the Lord's Real Presence with a brief act of worship on entering or leaving the building. Normally a genuflection in the direction of the place of reservation, coupled with a turning of the mind towards Him is enough. When genuflecting, making the sign of the cross is optional. It is not an inherent part of the genuflection, so it can be made or omitted.

“Healing Hearts”

SUPPORT GROUP FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED

Our group goal is to become a source of spiritual strength and wisdom to process the grief, to ease the pain, and to give comfort and hope to those recovering from separation and divorce. Topics taken from the book: Rebuilding When Your Relationships End starting September 19, 2016.

Please join our support group the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Room 5A. Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 740 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016.

For info contact: Julie (213) 637-7249 or e-mail: [email protected] Filipino Ministry

The Filipino Ministry will be selling box lunches for $7.00 on Sunday, Oct. 16th after all the masses from 6:45 - 12noon or while supplies last. The lunch contains steam rice, rice noodles (pansit), 2 eggrolls and chicken adobo. Proceeds will be used to fund the Filipino ministry events. Thank you for your continued support.

Youth Ministries (661) 945-8743. Mary Hernandez Catholics in Action & Confirming Disciples

Hispanic Ministry: Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano (661) 942-7122. Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm (closed 1-2pm)

Building Campaign (661) 947-7122 Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church

Deacons Deacon Greg Halamicek Deacon Fermin Herrera Deacon Dale Reynolds Deacon Ron Routolo Alex Aguilar -Deacon in Formation Deacon Jason Schalow Miguel Zamora -Deacon in Formation

Seminarian: Oscar Delgado

Parish Office Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830; Fax: (661) 945-4255 Email: [email protected] Website: sacredheartlancaster.org Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lancaster-CA Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm (closed 1 - 2pm)

Religious Education: Phone: (661) 948-3011 Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.

Sacred Heart School: Phone: (661) 948-3613 Principal: Mr. David Schatz Website: shsav.org Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm; Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Masses for the Week

October 1 - October 7, 2016

Saturday 8:00am The Ceballos Family, RIP

5:30pm Jennifer Perkins, Liv

Sandra & Brandon Neil, Liv

Sunday 6:45am Patti Chemotti, RIP

8:00am The Tadeo Family, RIP

Christopher Ramirez, RIP

9:30am Marissa Lowell, Liv

11:00am Felix & Luisa De Jesus, RIP

Mercedita Teves, RIP

12:45pm For All Parishioners

2:30pm Anita Leal, RIP

Rafael Filberto Dimas, RIP

5:30pm Bob Burton, RIP

Monday 8:00am Henry & Sandra Rosquin, RIP

5:30pm (Communion Service)

Tuesday 8:00am Jennifer Escobedo-Mills, RIP

5:30pm Marina & Jose Martinez, Liv

Wednesday 8:00am William & Esther Kramer, RIP

5:30pm Bryan Scott Barnett, RIP

Thursday 8:00am HCH Family

5:30pm Franchisco Phung Bui, RIP

Friday 8:00am HCH Family

Jose de Jesus, RIP

5:30pm Jennifer Kim & Family, Liv

Rosemary Ugonwa, Liv

Please remember in your prayers the sick of our parish: Cheri Bertola, Albert Gonzales, Elsa Kidwell, Jody Tapia, Armand Calande, Li-oni de Jesus Ochoa, Carmen Barbosa.

Rest in Peace: Raul Recendez, Joseph Miller, Bud Kennon, Ana Maria Segoviano.

Perpetual Adoration Sunday 7pm–Saturday 9am; Saturday 7pm–Sunday 6am If you can serve, call Jessica at 948-4604.

Novena: Tuesday : 6:00pm

Liturgy of the Hours: Weekdays: 5:00pm

Gift Shop: Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm; Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm Closed during Masses

Anointing of the sick/ Ministry to the sick Please call the parish office to arrange for anointing for someone who is seriously ill or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound or hospitalized we can visit upon request.

Funerals: Please call the parish office 942-7122

Safeguard the Children: Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890

Parish Information

Readings for the Week

Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19

Gospel

Lord, increase our faith! (Luke 17:5-10).

Evangelio

Señor, auméntanos la fe! (Lucas 17:5-10).

Beginning the New Year with Fun, Faith and Friends!


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