St. Brigid/Sta. Brígida

Catholic Church Iglesia Católica

5214 South Western Avenue Los Ángeles, CA 90062

(323)292-0781 Fax: (323)290-1254 Email: stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stbrigidchurch.com

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Roger J. Caesar, S. S. J.

Assistant Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Keke S.S.J.

Dn. Hernado Rodriguez

Dn. Jack Turner

Sister Mariana Halsmer

Parish Manager: Mrs. Cheryl Pyles

Religious Education Dir.: Mrs. Floy Hawkins

Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa

Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 4:00 PM Ingles

Sunday/Domingo 7:00 AM Ingles

Spanish 8:30 AM Español Gospel 10:30 AM Ingles Weekdays Semanal 8:15 AM(Bi-lingual) CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE CONFESION/SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA Saturday/Sábados 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment/por cita

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

Saturdays/Sabados 9:30-11:30 AM – Sept-May

SACARAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Baptism/Bautismos for Infants or Adults-(Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults RCIA): Please contact the priest to register. Infant Baptism Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism on the 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM. Para bebes o Adultos (rituo de Iniciacion Cristiana de Adultos RCIA): Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes del Registro de la Clase de Bautismo de Padres & Padrinos. La Clase Mensual es el 2ndo Martes & el Bautismo el 4to Sábado del mes a la 1:00 PM. First Communion and Confirmation Ordinarily require two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunión Y Confirmación, 2 años de preparación Marriage/Matrimonios 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. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses de anticipación. No contratar el local de la Iglesia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la boda. FUNERALS/FUNERALES-Please contact the priest before confirming any arrangements with your funeral home or mortuary. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes de hacer algún arreglo con la Funeraria o Murtuario. QUINCE ANOS- Confirmed pre-15 year olds should contact the parish office no less than one month prior to the anticipated celebration date. Please do not book a reception hall until church date is confirmed.15 Añeras ya confirmadas contactar a la parroquia un mes antes de la ceremonia. Por favor no contratar el local de la parroquia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la celebración.

2 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday in Lent 3-25-2012 Question of the Week:

In light of the Letter to the Hebrews’ assertion that Jesus’ prayer was heard, though he had to suffer, how do we define “heard” in relation to our own prayer? Does “heard” equal “granted to my specifications”? What are some examples of our heartfelt intentions that might require us to redefine our idea of “being heard”?

Pregunta de la Semana: A la luz de la carta a los hebreos, que afirma que la oración de Jesús fue escucha aunque tuvo que sufrir, ¿cómo entendemos nosotros que nuestra propia oración es “escuchada”? ¿Ser “escuchada” significa que se me dará lo que pido “de acuerdo a mis especificaciones”? ¿Qué ejemplos podemos ofrecer en cuanto a cosas que hemos pedido y que tal vez demanden de nosotros un mejor entendimiento de lo que significa “ser escuchado”?

Parish Mission Statement /Nuestra Mision Como Parroquia:

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 worship. 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.

Nosotros la Comunidad en Fe de la Iglesia Catolica de Sta. Brigida, declaramos nuestra mision es conocer e imitar a Jesus. Proclamamos el Reino de Dios en esta comunidad, predicando y ensenado Las Buenas Nuevas y celebrando la Alabanza Catolica Romana. Somos testigos de nuestra fe al demostrar servicio y compacion a todo aquel en nececidad. Como comunidad, le damos la bienvenida, honor y respeto a toda la gente, con enfasis en especial, a las culturas y herencias de los Católicos Afro-americanos y Latinos.

St. Brigid is an active participant in Deanery 16 of the Our Lady of the Angels Region, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Sta. Brigida es una Iglesia participante activa en el Diaconato 16 de la Region de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.

Established in 1920 and served by the Josephite Fathers & Brothers since 1979! Establecida en 1920 y servida por los Padres y Hermanos Josesuitas desde 1979!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mar 24th Saturday Vigil Mar 25th Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Mar 26th Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8-10; Ps 23:1-6; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Mar 27th Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21; Jn 8:21-30 Mar 28th Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Ps(Dn 3:52-36); Jn 8:31-42 Mar 29th Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Mar 30th Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Mar 31st Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Ps (Jer 31:10-13); Jn 11:45-56 Sunday Readings(Palm Sunday)- Procession Gospel – Mk 11:1-10; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47

MASS INTENTIONS 4:00 PM- Intentions for the Celebrant 7:00 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:30 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 10:30 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions of the Celebrant 4:00 PM- Intentions of the Celebrant

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THIS WEEK AT SBC -------------------------------------------------------------

March 25th – Sunday 8:00 am – Jr. Branch #259 Brunch – Hall 12:45pm – 1:30pm UNCF Sunday Rm 7 12:30pm – Bereavement Room 1 March 26th – Monday 7:00 pm – Emanuel Prayer Group – Hall/R 1 March 27th – Tuesday 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Bible – Room 1 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Bible Study – Room 5/Hall 7:30 pm – Penance Service – Transfiguration March 28th – Wednesday 12:00 pm – Hot Meal for homeless 12:00 pm – Soup, Salad, Scripture – Room 7 6:30 pm – Traditional Choir Rehearsal – Church 7:00 pm – Soup, Salad, Scripture – Room 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Choir – Hall 7:00 pm – Parish Council - Rectory March 29th – Thursday 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir – Church March 30th – Friday 12:00 pm – Lenten Fish Fry – Parish Hall 7:00 pm – OA Meeting – Room 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Ministry – Hall 7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross – Church 6:30 pm – Hospitality Easter Vigil Mass

March 31ST – Saturday 9:00 am – Jr. Court #259 Easter Basket Prep.-Christ Center 9:30 am – CCD Classes 6:30 pm – Hospitality Easter Vigil Mass The funeral for Mrs. Grace Cubie will be here at St. Brigid Church on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11 am. The repast following the funeral and internment will be in the parish hall. Please say a prayer for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Cubie, as well as for her family during this difficult time of sadness and grief.

ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS

TODAY SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN

VIRTUS CLASS SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2012

@ 1:00PM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Holy Week Schedule Please see the last page

of the bulletin.

Lenten Penance Service

Make a good confession as part of your preparation to celebrate the great feast of Easter .St. Bernadette, Transfiguration, Holy Name & St. Brigid will have a joint

Lenten Penance Service on: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ 7:30pm

@ Transfiguration Church

~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE-THE-DATE

Junior Ushers and Drum Ministry afternoon of Fun Brunch & Raffle

Food, music, beverages for all ages

Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Tickets on sale soon for $1.00

4 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday in Lent 3-25-2012 PARISH NEWS

STEWARDSHIP

Envelopes are at the north exit of the church. We need parishioners to donate to the Together in Mission campaign to help our parish and the many needs facing the 40 parishes and 47 parish schools in Los Angeles that benefit from the campaign. Please take the time, with your family, to review these materials

carefully and to prayerfully consider making a significant financial commitment to help support our financially challenged parish communities. We will be collecting funds and commitment information this month. Please place the envelope in the collection plate or see any usher.

Volunteers: St. Brigid Church is looking for volunteers to form a TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE. The committee will start work in the New Year. We are looking for parishioners who are skilled and experienced in the areas of website management, computers and telephones. Please call Father Caesar.

SPIRITUALITY Ministry Day Workshop

Saturday, April 14, 2012 De Paul Evangelization Workshop 1105 South Bluff Road, Montebello, CA 90640 (323)721-6060 Cost is $35.00 per person or $25.00 for 5+ groups. Please call for more information. All workshops run from 9:00am to 3:00pm

(Learn how to improve your ministry or start one) SACRED HEART WOMEN’S RETREAT “OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST” Conducted by the Sacred Heart Sisters at the Sacred Heart Retreat Camp, Big Bear Lake: April 27-29 or May 4-6. The retreat will include communal and private prayer. Celebrations of the Eucharist and Reconciliation will highlight the retreat experience. Come and be refreshed by the love and company of our Lord Jesus Christ. Donation: $90.00. For more information, call 909-866-5696. SUNDAY CATHOLIC TV MASS: Heart of the Nation, in partnership with local parishes, has been serving homebound Catholics with the Sunday TV Mass since 1984. In the Los Angeles metro area, the Mass airs on KDOC-TV Channel 56 at 9:00am. Please help spread the word and tell the homebound.

Weekly Collection (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance)

03/18/12

$6808.00

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SICK LIST Please keep all the sick and shut-ins of our parish in your prayers. Remember a phone call to say hello, or a card mailed will only take a few minutes of your time. Home Bound Parishioners--Louie Arias, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, George P. Jones, Maria Matias, Ernestine McNealy, Mary Ann Miller, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, Leonora Sandoval, Doris Simon, John Spath, Deacon Jack & Joan Turner (& Granddaughter Jasmine), Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Kimberly Williams, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery--Maria Jesus Ayala, Kathleen Brooks, Francis Hartsook-Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Marcia Bruce, Eleanor Eastman, Mary Edwards, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez Sr., Esperanza Garcia, Dyllis Godoy, Aline Heisser-Ovid, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Barbara Johnson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Herbert LeGrange Joseph Lanoix, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Charles Mays, Mary Ann Miller, Sarah Mays, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Harry Phelps, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Leonora Sandoval, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Lee Smith, Ellis Valentine Jr., Charles Walker, Donna Ware, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Beverly Zuniga. Family of Parishioners— Suzette Alba (Daughter of Doris Simon) Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh),Laura Alexander, (sister of Leland Creecy), Lena Brule (sister of Frances Brown), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Barbara Brice (Mother of Darlene Harness & Lawrence Brice Jr., niece of Bernadette Ross), Maria Camino (Relative of Aurea Montes-Rodriguez), Jacey Bristow, Lloyd Grant ( Grandson of Donna Bristow & Brother-in-law) Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Eulalia Smith Davis (Family of George Smith), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings & Christopher Hughes(Friends of Jacquelyn Temple,) Yvonne Godoy (Daughter of Dyllis Godoy), John Isaacs (Nephew of Donna Bristow), Adeline Jackson (Mother of Jammie Young), Hazel Jackson (Sister of Vernice Holden), James E. Jackson (brother of Samuel Jackson), Betty Marshall Jacobs (Sister of Bob Marshall), Salomie Jolly (Sister of Aline Heisser-Ovid), Blanche Johnson (Friend of Donna Bristow /Sister of late Irby Ravard), Brandi Johnson (Granddaughter - Cecilia Johnson), Sharon Johnson (Former member), Helena Jones (Sister-In-Law of Annette Lockett), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Brooke Lancaster (Cousin of Donna Bristow), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Caroline Langie (Daughter-In-Law of June Lynch), Carolyn Keeling (Cousin of Donna Bristow, Shirley Limar, (Aunt of Cassandra Touchard), Yvette Smith-Lindow (Daughter of George Smith),Tim Markham (Friend of Ellis Valentine), Johan Martinez (Friend of Gilma Ramirez), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales (Friend of Elis Valentine),Wallace Petit (friend of Jacquelyn Temple),Edward Robinson(Brother of Jacquelyn Temple), Debra Robinson (Cousin of Cassandra Cousin),Marian Rodney (Cousin of Donna Ware),Gilver Sierra (Sister of Aura Sierra), Matthews Sims (Nephew of Denise Robinson), Millie Singleton (Grandmother of Jordan Singleton), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Larry Touchard (Husband of Cassandra Touchard), Mary Thomas (Sister of Cheryl Pyles), Anyika Thompson (Grand-daughter of Jean De Berry), Marshall Troullier (Cousin of Donna Ware)Valerie Valentine (Niece of Ellis Valentine), Darlene Vaughn (Friend of Annette Lockett), Pamela Ward (niece of Almeta Washington), Beverly Zuniga (mother of Lavonne Anderson). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return.

CHILDREN (4-12) & YOUTH (13-17)

PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Saturdays from 9:30am-11:30am,for children who have made their 1st Communion & between the ages of 9-13 years old. Registration fee: $35. Give your child the opportunity to become more knowledgeable in the word of God! Altar Servers Needed for 10:30am Mass: If you are 7+ and have made your communion, please contact Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J. or Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the church office (323) 292-0781 for more information. Altar Servers meet the third Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the church.

Drum Ministry Members Needed: If you are Ages four up (Adults are needed also) and interested in learning to drum, please come and join the practices. The drum ministry meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your drums and shakers. No experience necessary;

6 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday in Lent 3-25-2012 some instruments provided. For information, contact John Beatty @ (213)361-8057.

Jr. Ushers Needed: If you are 4+ and interested, please call Andrea @ 310-279-8145. Our membership is always open. The only qualification needed to be a Jr. Usher is to be a Christian willing to stand at the door for Jesus and help us during mass.

Sister Thea Bowman Music Academy: (Seeking to reach African American youth between the ages of 13 to 19 years old for a youth choir and liturgical dance group) meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12noon at St. Bernadette School site – 3825 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. The primary objective of the academy is to utilize music as a tool to teach through discipline practices and prayerful performances with Christian values and Catholic Social Ministries. To join please call AACCFE at 323-777-2106.

CHILD PROTECTION The Los Angeles Archdiocese will begin their audit at the beginning of the year. St. Brigid asks all Ministry Leaders to please cooperate in making sure that anyone working with any youth under the age of 18 gets fingerprinted and certified. This is a MUST, so please be sure to contact Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos in the Rectory to schedule a session; (323) 292-0781

Child Protection Certification Course: Please note that anyone who deals directly with young people under the age of 18 must complete the Child Protection Certification Course (certification good for 4 years). Visit:

http://www.virtusonline.com/virtus/ . For more information contact Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the rectory. Our Lady of the Angels Region Fingerprint Schedule: For fingerprinting: All facilities operate 12:00pm – 3:40pm & 5:20pm-7:20pm. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more dates on fingerprinting visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx Click on Fingerprint Schedule.

EDUCATION

CALLING ALL GRADUATES: A Graduation Mass will be held at St. Brigid on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the 10:30am Mass. A guest speaker will be present to address the graduates and all in attendance. You don’t have to be a member of the parish; you don’t have to be Catholic to participate. All that is required is that you be a graduate from pre-school, elementary school,

high school, college, or grad school. We want to recognize our graduates and demonstrate how proud we are of them and what they have achieved. Registration forms for the Graduation Mass are available now on the tables at the entrances to the church. Please fill out the form and return it to the church office, or give it to one of the ushers. The deadline for registration is Sunday, April 15, 2012. All graduates are invited to participate.

COMMUNITY NEWS Attention Catholic Singles – Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International has a group in the Los Angeles area dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out the following sites or contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com: www.caci.org ; http://cacintlphotos.shutterfly.com/

7 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday in Lent 3-25-2012 Angel’s Flight of Catholic Charities is offering Family Counseling Services. There is no charge for the services. Please call (213) 413-2311 ext. 28 for more information. Free Professional Tax Preparation Services for Eligible Individuals & Families: You may qualify for a possible $5,751 earned income tax credit from the federal government. To determine your eligibility, please call Mr. Chris Bozant at (323) 980-1221 and sign up for one of the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance events where professional certified tax preparers will provide eligible individuals, free income tax preparation services as well as other free or low cost services. BOE will also host VITA sites at each BOE District Office one day a week from January 25, 2012 to April 13, 2012. Please visit http://1.usa.gov/Horton2012VITA for further details.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lenten Fish Fry Menu Prices

CATFISH DINNER $9.00

RED SNAPPER DINNER $9.00 OYSTER DINNER $11.00 SHRIMP DINNER $11.00 COMBINATION DINNER (any 2 entrees) $13.00 COMBINATION DINNER (any 3 entrees) $15.00

(All Dinners served with Potato Salad, Green Beans & French Bread)

FISH SANDWICH $6.00 OYSTER LOAF $8.00 SHRIMP PO-BOY $8.00 WATER SODA WINE $1.00 BEER $1.50

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Holy Week Bring your Sunday Missal to All Holy Week Services!!!

We have come this far in our prayer, fasting and alms giving. Let us complete the journey together with our Candidates for Easter Sacraments and combined

effort to reduce our debt through our Lenten folders.

March 27th Lenten Penance Service - 7:30 PM The Parishes of St. Bernadette, Transfiguration, Holy Name and St. Brigid will have a joint Lenten Penance Service. Ten priests will be there to assist with confessions. Let us make a good confession part of our

preparation to celebrate the great Feast of Easter.

March 31st Palm Sunday Vigil - 4 PM

April 1st Palm Sunday: Masses as Usual

April 2nd Monday, Chrism Mass at the Cathedral - 7 PM Celebrates the establishment of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and Blesses the Holy Oils used in Baptism,

Confirmation, Holy Orders and Sacrament of the Sick.

April 5th Holy Thursday, 7 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Bi-Lingual Unity Mass, followed by Adoration sign up for at least 30 Minutes to pray and give thanks!

April 6th Good Friday

A day OF FAST(less food) and ABSTINENCE (No meat today) 12-6 PM FISH FRY TODAY

3 PM Good Friday Liturgy - English 7 PM Passion Play & Communion - Spanish

April 7th Holy Saturday - 8 PM Bi-Lingual Unity Celebration starts in the Parish Hall

April 8th Easter Sunday: Masses as Usual

Easter Water and Home Blessing

Time to turn in the Lenten Folders: