Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2016 “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de junio de 2016 “El que empuña el arado y mira hacia atrás, no sirve para el Reino de Dios”. — Lucas 9:62 MAILING ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBERS Sunday (English) 5:00 p.m.—Saturday Vigil 7:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Filipino Mass 1:00 p.m. on every Third Sunday of the Month Daily Mass (English) Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday: 8:15 a.m. CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Saturday/Sábado: 4:00 p.m. DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena and Benediction Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Daily Rosary After 8:15 a.m. Mass Morning Prayer Daily at 7:45 a.m. 22021 Gault Street • Canoga Park, CA 91303 Phone: 818.592.2880 FAX: 818.592.0299 Parish Staff Pastor Reverend Arturo Velasco Associate Pastor Father Thomas Asia Visiting Priest Father Miguel Angel Cortez Vasquez Religious Education Sr. Estela Del Bando Divine Mercy Holy Hour Monday at 7 p.m. OLV SCHOOL Domingo (en español) 8:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Misa Diaria Lunes - Viernes: 6:00 p.m. Principal Dr. Lisa Solis Phone: 818.592.2894 22041 Gault Street • Canoga Park, CA 91303 Visit our website at www.ourladyofthevalley.org Page 2 Community Activities… MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH To the glory of God and under the patronage of Our Lady of the Valley, our parish community, celebrating in rich cultural and ethnic diversity, strives to be one body, one spirit in Christ. As the Parish of Our Lady of the Valley, we commit ourselves to the full and conscious worship of God in liturgical prayer, particularly in the Sunday Eucharist; we proclaim Christ and His Gospel through evangelization and education; and we experience the Risen Lord through a vibrant community life that is faithful to our Catholic Tradition. We are the Body of Christ. WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT June 19, 2016 FIRST COLLECTION $8,875.00 DEVELOPMENT FUND $2,728 Thank you and God Bless You! A GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL WEDDING CEREMONY AT AN INEXPENSIVE PRICE OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2015-2016 Schedule of English Classes Elementary School First Year: Saturday Wednesday 8:30 am to 10:00 am 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Second Year: Saturday Wednesday 10:30 am to 2:00 pm 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Jr. High First Year: Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Second Year: Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm CLASES EN ESPANOL Elemental Primer Ano: Sábado 8:30 am a 10:00 am Segundo Ano: Sábado 10:30 am a 12:00 pm Jr. High Primer Ano: Miércoles 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Segundo Ano: Miércoles 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm We are now accepting applicants for fiesta king and queen. They must be between the ages of 13 and 17 and be of good moral character. Please inquire or apply at the Pastoral Center. This Thursday, June 30th, is Fr. Thomas’ last day as an Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley. Starting Friday, July 1st, Fr. Thomas will serve as Associate Pastor of St. Martha Parish in Valinda in the Eastern part of the San Gabriel Valley. If you see him these next few days, be sure to thank him for all his work. On July 1st, Fr. Raul Gatbonton will start his assignment as our new associate. He is shorter than Fr. Thomas and keeps his head nicely bald. When you see him, extend a warm welcome! On August 6th of this year at 1:30 pm, we plan to celebrate once again a wedding ceremony in which several couples will get married. The ceremony will be in Spanish. If you wish to participate in this celebration, please contact the Pastoral Center. This week, our Archdiocese will take up the Peter’s pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Cyril of Alexandria Tuesday: St. Irenaeus Wednesday: Ss. Peter and Paul Thursday: The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Friday: Blessed Junípero Serra; Canada Day; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday Wednesday Morning, September 14, 2016 Please save the date for our first ever Angels Way Maternity Home Gala Breakfast. It will be a lovely and informative event to be enjoyed while supporting the women and babies who come through this very special place. Seating is limited. Please call or visit our website to reserve a seat or host a table, (818) 346-2229 / ww.angelswayhome.com E STABLISHED 1921 - C ELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF F AITH ! WWW . OURLADYOFTHEVALLEY . ORG - Mass Intentions Intenciones de la Misa Monday, June 27, 2016 8:15- Esperanza Nicolas (†) Mother of Perpetual Help Rodolfo Venturanza (†) 6:00Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:15- Franklin Javier (†) Norman Nicolas (†( Ralph Martin (†) Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:15 – Ouseph Uthop (†) Mark Findberg (†) Alberto Icaza (†) Lydia Masangkay (†) 6:00 Friday, July 1, 2016 8:15- Cecil Altamira 6:00- 6:00- Marisela Smith (†) Wednesday, June 29, 2016 8:156:00- Saturday, July 2, 2016 8:15- Thanksgiving Mass for Arlene & Gabrielle Abuan Corazon Jaurique (L) B-day OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 22021 GAULT ST., CANOGA PARK TEL.# 818-592-2880 X 235; 246 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES FOR 2016 – 2017 JULY 6 to AUGUST 26, 2016 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 11:00 a.m.. – 7:00 p.m. (Office closed from 1:00 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.) In the Religious Education Office, Rm. # 5 Please bring the Baptism Certificate of your child and School report card. Registration Fee - $80.00/ year SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED I N O UR P ARISH L EGION O F M ARY A great apostolate of prayer and service. We invite you to join us every Friday evening from 5:45 to 7:30 P.M. in the Parish Center. We start with the Rosary followed by our regular weekly meeting. Our main ministry in the parish is the visitation of the sick at four convalescent hospitals and at private homes. For more information, contact Cindy Pelkey at 818-292-9574 T HE A POSTOLATE OF D IVINE M ERCY C ANOGA P ARK C HAPTER Divine Mercy Holy Hour every Monday 7:00 pm. These prayers are offered to almighty God for the salvation of mankind through the power of Jesus, the Divine Mercy. Contacts: Raffy Mendoza: 818-326-8815 Edna Veluz: 818-426-4954 Odet Gonzales: 818-497-0180 Filipino Cursillos in Cristianity OLV Ultreya1st Wednesday of the month in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. Filipino Ministry Nestor Casino: Coordinator818-314-1342 Are You Being Called To Become A Deacon? Dong Farriol: Coordinator 818-448-6007 Diaconate Formation Office: Information Meeting for Men Interested in the Permanent Diaconate Sunday July 24, 2016 Connie Tiu: Treasurer 818-346-9822 The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, and to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives. The next information meeting will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Raphael Church, 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111For further information, please contact Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383 or at: mailto: [email protected] If you want to be first make yourself servant of all. (Mt. 20:27) Mary Ann Imelda Larcia: Secretary 818-585-3694 EL Grupo Guadalupano Te invita cada día 12 del mes a rezar el rosario a las 5:30 de la tarde seguido por la Santa Misa a las 6:00 de la tarde. Todos están invitados. Page 4 Celebrant Mass Schedule July 3, 2016 SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Fr. Raul SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Fr. Raul 8:15 a.m. Fr. Art 9:45 a.m. Fr. Art 11:30 a.m. Fr. Miguel 1:00 p.m. Fr. Raul 2:30 p.m. Fr. Miguel 6:00 p.m. Fr. Art OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHOIR OPPORTUNITIES ENGLISH ADULT CHOIR 9:45 a.m. Katy Mayne: Director ENGLISH YOUTH CHOIR 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL OCCASION CHILDREN’S CHOIR FILIPINO CHOIR 3rd Sunday @ 1:00 SPANISH ADULT CHOIR 8:15 a.m. Roberto Madero: Director SPANISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR 11:30 a.m. SPANISH ADULT CHOIR 2:30 P.M. Gerardo Cuautle: Director THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FOCUS ON THE MISSION “There are so many things to do.” “We have so little time.” How many variations of these statements have you heard or even said yourself? Actually neither statement is completely true. There are many things to do in this life, but really few things that are vitally important. Working, searching, conniving, and worrying our way to “gratify[ing] the desires of the flesh,” as Paul relates in today’s second reading, are really non-productive. So little time? When we take on the freedom that Christ offers us, we have all the time we need in this world, and even more in the next. Elisha, the prophet Elijah’s chosen servant, was slightly befuddled about what he should do. When Elijah called, he returned to bid farewell to his parents and provide food for his people. Only then did he follow. Jesus demands something different, something more of his disciples. He calls us to a single-minded determination to drop everything and follow him. Now, not later. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION An old and still vital treasure in our tradition is a document called the “Apostolic Traditions,” giving us a snapshot of church life in third-century Rome. Its author, Hippolytus, describes the liturgical life of the church and records the actual texts of the prayers. The way he explained the various “orders” of the church was the basis for a major reform of the rites of ordination by Pope Pius XII in 1947, and later for the Second Vatican Council. Hippolytus tells us that a bishop had to be elected by the entire people, and that ordination had to take place on a Sunday in the presence of the people, the presbyters, and neighboring bishops. The bishop-candidate is ordained by the other bishops, who impose their hands on his head while everyone else keeps a profound silence, awaiting the outpouring of the Spirit. There is a prayer of blessing said by one of them, on behalf of all, asking for the Spirit and describing his ministry. Later centuries layered new features on top of this liturgy, including the requirement for three bishop consecrators. Today, whenever a new bishop is announced (election by the people is no more), a kind of genealogy is provided, tracing his pedigree through the consecrating bishops down through the centuries to Peter and the first body of believers. Every bishop today can trace his office through his consecrators back to the beginning in a tradition called “apostolic succession.” TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD tells Elijah to anoint Elisha as prophet to succeed him (1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21). Psalm — You are my inheritance, O Lord (Psalm 16). Second Reading — Use your freedom in Christ to serve one another through love (Galatians 5:1, 13-18). Gospel — While journeying to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of the costs of discipleship (Luke 9:51-62). DID YOU KNOW? Fire safety: planning and preparation The United States has the highest fire death and injury rate in the world. Every 80 seconds, a family—somewhere in the U.S.—is impacted by a residential fire. A little planning and effort can help minimize your family’s risk. You can start by installing, testing, and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. For a list of other suggestions please email: [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227 to receive a copy of the VIRTUS® article “A Reminder About Fire Safety in the Home.” E STABLISHED 1921 - C ELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF F AITH ! AVISOS DE LA COMUNIDAD... MATRIMONIOS BUENOS, BONITOS Y BARRATOS WWW . OURLADYOFTHEVALLEY . ORG E N N UESTRA P ARROQUIA Pláticas para quinceañeras Las pláticas de preparación para 15 años son el primer viernes de cada mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón parroquial. El 6 de Agosto este ano a la 1:30 a la tarde, vamos a celebrar una vez mas los matrimonios en grupo. Como lo hemos hecho en anos pasados esta ceremonia será en español. Si ustedes desean tomar parte en esta gran oportunidad, por favor se comuniquen con Centro Pastoral. La fiesta parroquial se acerca e invitamos jóvenes para rey y reina de la fiesta. Deseamos Buenos jóvenes de edades 13 a 17. Para mas información y para aplicar, consulten la Oficina Parroquial. Este fin de semana , será el ultimo fin de semana del padre Tomas como vicario de nuestra parroquia. Empezando el 1 de julio, el servirá la Iglesia como vicario en el parroquia de Santa Marta en Valinda (en el pate oriental del Valle de San Gabriel). Cuando lo vean estos próximos días, denle las gracias por su trabajo en nuestra comunidad. El 1ro de julio, el Padre Raúl Gatbonton tomara entre nosotros la posesión de vicario. ¡No es tan alto como padre Tomas y su cabeza es finamente calva! ¡Cuando lo vean denle una cálida bienvenida! PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA FECHAS PARA REGISTRACIONES 2016-2017 6 de JULIO á 26 de AGOSTO, 2016 DE LUNES Á VIERNES 11:00 a.m. Á 7:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.- cerrado) En la Oficina de Educacion Religiosa, Salon # 5 Por favor traiga el certificado de Bautismo de su niño/a y su tarjeta de informe final de la escuela. Costo de Inscripciones es $80.00 un año. SABADO y DOMINGO CERRADO El Grupo de Jóvenes “El Rebańo de Jesús” Te invita a ti Joven a que vengas a explorar al Joven de hoy. Cuando: Todo los Viernes Donde: Solón 7 Hora: 7p.m.—9 p.m. Habrá: Juegos, Dinámicas, Temas y mucho mas. Para mas información llamar, Santos Samayoa 818-912-3810 Susana Samayoa 818-518-0212 Ultreya Todos están cordialmente invitados a participar cada cuarto domingo en el salón parroquial a las 6:30. El grupo de Adoración al Santísimo te invita el primer viernes de cada mes de 9:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m. a un encuentro con Jesús. Si deseas participar favor de contactar a Elsa Diaz 818-2392809 o Gladys 818-912-4300. Has sido llamado para ser un Diácono? Oficina de Formación Diaconal: Reunión informativa para los hombres que estén interesados en el diaconado permanente, Domingo 24 de julio de 2016 La Oficina de Formación Diaconal tendrá un evento de información para todos los hombres que estén interesados en saber más acerca de cómo convertirse en un diácono permanente en La Arquidiócesis de los Ángeles. Los miembros de la Oficina del Diaconado estarán presentes para explicarles el papel del diácono en la Iglesia, y el programa de formación, así como para responder todas las preguntas que los participantes puedan tener. Para entrar el programa el hombre deberá tener entre 30 y 60 años de edad. Es muy importante para aquellos varones que estén casados que vengan acompañados de su esposa. La próxima junta de información se llevará a cabo el domingo 24 de julio de 2016 de 2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m., St. Raphael , 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Para más información puede contactar a Claudia Ortiz en la Oficina de Formación Diaconal al (213) 637-7383 o por medio del correo electró[email protected] Información del Boletín Los anuncios para el boletín deberán ser por escrito (Incluyendo fax o correo electrónicos) a el Centro Parroquial a mas tardar en Domingo antes de las 12:00 p.m. Par a mas infor mación llame al centro Pastoral . (818) 592-2880. Page 6 WWW . OURLADYOFTHEVALLEY . ORG DECIMOTERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO CONCÉNTRATE EN LA MISIÓN “Hay tantas cosas que hacer”. “Tenemos tan poco tiempo”. ¿Cuántas variantes de estas afirmaciones has oído o incluso dicho tú mismo? En realidad, ninguna de las dos es completamente verdadera. Hay muchas cosas que hacer en esta vida, pero realmente pocas cosas que son de vital importancia. Esforzarse, buscar, actuar en convivencia y preocuparse en pos del “desorden egoísta del hombre”, como nos dice san Pablo en la segunda lectura de hoy, no es en absoluto productivo. ¿Tan poco tiempo? Cuando tomamos la libertad que Cristo nos ofrece, tenemos todo el tiempo que necesitamos en este mundo y aún más en el que sigue. Eliseo, el sirviente elegido del profeta Elías, estaba un tanto aturdido sin saber qué debía hacer. Cuando Elías lo llamó, regresó a despedirse de sus padres y a darle comida a su gente. Sólo después lo siguió. Jesús nos pide algo diferente, algo digno de sus discípulos. Nos pide una determinación absoluta para dejar todo y seguirlo. Ahora, no después. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor le dice a Elías que unja a Eliseo como profeta para ser su sucesor (1 Reyes 19:16b, 19-21). Salmo — Enséñanos, Señor, el camino de la vida (Salmo16 [15]). Segunda lectura — Usa tu libertad en Cristo para servirse unos a otros mediante el amor (Gálatas 5:1, 13-18). Evangelio — Mientras viajaban a Jerusalén, Jesús reprocha a los discípulos que querían que bajara fuego del cielo sobre una aldea samaritana (Lucas 9:51-62). TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El último sábado de junio o el primero de julio en un ayuntamiento de Valcidacos, España, se pone en escena el Miserere escrito por Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-1870). Esta obra relata como un músico llega de noche a la Abadía de Fetero pidiendo posada. Los hermanos del monasterio lo invitaron a pasar la noche. Allí él les contó su vida pecaminosa y su deseo de encontrar un Miserere (Salmo 51) digno de expiar sus pecados ante Dios. Le contaron del Miserere del Monte que cantaban durante la noche los monjes difuntos de un Monasterio que había sido destruido siglos atrás. El músico afanado por encontrar su Miserere, corrió a la montaña donde escuchó aquel lamentoso y bello canto. Al regresar a la Abadía intentó escribir la música de aquel Miserere, pero lo único que logro fue volverse loco. Aquel pobre hombre murió sin reconocer que cada quien debe entonar a su manera su propio y pobre Miserere mei (piedad de mi). Dios no nos perdona por la belleza o la fuerza de nuestra confesión, sino por su amor y su misericordia. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Cirílo de Alejandría Martes: San Ireneo Miércoles: San Pedro y san Pablo, apóstoles Jueves: Los Primeros Santos Mártires de la Iglesia Romana Viernes: Beato Junípero Serra; Día del Canadá; Primer viernes Sábado: Primer sábado PÉRDIDAS Cuando se pierden riquezas, nada está perdido; cuando se pierde la salud, algo se ha perdido; cuando se pierde la solvencia moral, todo está perdido. —Proverbio alemán Page 7 WWW . OURLADYOFTHEVALLEY . ORG P ARISH I NFORMATION - I NFORMACIÒN P ARROQUIAL PARISH CENTER & MINISTRY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. HORARIO DEL CENTRO PARROQUIAL Lunes a Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cerrado: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Sábado: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Domingo: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Baptism Requirements: Par ents must fill out the Registration Form in the Parish Center at least three weeks before the proposed date of baptism. Please call the Parish Center for further information. Requisitos para Bautizo: Pavor de pasar al Centr o Parroquial para obtener un calendario de fechas y requisitos completos. La inscripción para los bautizos debe ser por lo menos tres (3) semanas antes de la fecha deseada. Weddings: Engaged couples must contact one of the priests at least SIX months before the proposed date of wedding. Matrimonios: La par eja de pr ometidos deber án contactar a uno de los sacerdotes por lo menos seis (6) meses antes de la fecha deseada. Quince Años: Registration for the Mass of Thanksgiving for Quinceañera must be no more than SIX months before the proposed date. Quinceañeras: Para reservar Misa de Acción de Gracias para Quinceañera favor de llamar a la oficina del Centro Parroquial seis (6) meses antes de la fecha que deseada . Interested in Becoming Catholic? ¿Interesado en ser católico? El Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana de los Adultos (RICS) es el proceso con el cual los adultos hacen miembros de la fe católica. Dan la bienvenida los adultos de cada año en la comunidad católica con RCIA. Es el aprender y un proceso cariñoso en los cuales la conversión del corazón le trae a Jesús Cristo que sea nuestro señor y salvador. Si usted o alguien que usted sabe está interesado en hacer se un católico, de llamar por favor a Hermana Estela en 818.592.2880, extensión. 234. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults become members of the Catholic Faith. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you to Jesus Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic, please call Sister Estela at 818.592.2880, ext. 234. PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Reverend Arturo Velasco ■ Associate Pastor: Fr. Thomas Asia ■ Director Religious Education: Sister Estela del Bando, M.S. CHS ■ Parish School Principal: Dr. Lisa Solis ■ Director of Music Ministry: Katy Mayne ■ Coordinator of Youth Confirmation Program: Mrs. Mary Cortez ■ Assistant Director of Religious Education (Spanish): Ms. Alicia Figueroa ■ Religious Education Office Assistant: Margarita Pinedo ■ Liturgy Assistant/Sacristan: Aileen Cecilio ■ Bulletin Editor: Dee Zamora PARISH CENTER STAFF ■ Parish Secretary: Thelma Chaparro ■ Receptionists: Elizabeth Lemus, Vanessa Rivera ■ Adriana Huizar ■ Webmaster: Chris Knabenshue ■ PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ■ Bible Study ■ Senior Parishioners Club ■ Sirkulo Filipino ■ Cursillo in Christianity Ultreya (Filipino) ■ Ultreya en Cristinidad ■ Grupo de Danzantes ■ Grupo de Jóvenes ■ Legion of Mary ■ Socidad Guadalupanas ■ Grupo San Judas Tadeo ■ Bereavement Ministry■ Our Lady of the Valley Fiesta Committee PRAYER GROUPS - GRUPOS DE ORACION ■ Grupo de Oración (Viernes) Cada viernes en el Salón Parroquial, 7:00 p.m. ■ Cursillo en Cristiandad Ultreya (en español) Cada 4th cuarto domingo del mes en el Salón Parroquial a las 6:30 p.m. ■ Bible Study for Adults Every Thursday, Room 12, 7:00 p.m. ■ Sociedad Las Guadalupanas Misa el 12 de cada mes ■ Is God calling you to a priestly or religious vocation? Call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at 213.637.7248 or go online at vocations.la-archdiocese.org. Our Lady of the Valley Church Bulletin # 913138 Dee 818-667-8342 Sunday Nov. 2 2008 Special Instructions: