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Serving our Community: Rev. Albert Pragasam, OSM, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Samy Durai, OSM, Asst Pastor [email protected] Deacon Ricardo Villacorta Deacon Vicente Corletto Deacon Angel Rodriguez Evelyn Martinez, Business Manager Ext. 118 or [email protected] Claudia Cuevas, Dir. Of Religious Education Ext. 128 or [email protected] Marisol Mendoza, Youth Minister ext:138 or [email protected] Divine Saviour School: 624 Cypress Ave LA, CA 90065 323-222-6077 Mrs. Norma Ceballos - Principal [email protected] Contact the Parish Office for: Marriage/Matrimonios: Quinceañera: 6 months in advance for an appointment 6 meses antes para una cita. Funerals/Funerales: Contact the Parish Office. Llame a la oficina. Anointing/Communion of the Sick Uncion/Comunion de los enfermos: Contact the Parish Office. Llame a la oficina. Emergency: 213-267-2040 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento After first Friday Evening mass Despues de Misa de Primer Viernes. Please send Bulletin Requests to [email protected] BE WISE, BE READY This urging to be ready for Christ's return is not in- tended to frighten us, but rather to focus our attention on the things that matter. Wisdom lies in seeking God in all things. With the Psalmist, the wise person prays, "My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God" (Psalm 63:2b). Christ's way is not hidden from us, as though we are playing a game of hide and seek. It is "readily perceived" (Wisdom 6:12) by all who love God. We know the way through the Ten Com- mandments, the Beatitudes, Christ's great command to wash one another's feet, to love and serve with glad hearts. To act accordingly is to be wise, and those who are wise will be ready. SÉ SABIO, PREPÁRATE La urgencia de estar listo para la venida de Cristo no tiene la intensión de espantarnos, sino al contrario, de enfocar nuestra atención en cosas que importan. La sabiduría consiste en buscar a Dios en todas las cosas. Como el salmista, la persona sabia ora diciendo "mi alma está sedienta de ti, Se- ñor" (Salmo 63:2b). El camino de Cristo no está escondido para nosotros, como si fuera un juego de busca y encuentra. "Se deja contemplar rápidamente" (Sabiduría 6:12) por todos los que aman a Dios. Conocemos los Diez Mandamientos, las Beati- tudes, el mandamiento de Jesús de lavar los pies uno al otro, amar y servir con corazones alegres. Comportarse correctamente es ser sabio, y aquellas personas que sean sabias estarán listas. November 12, 2017 — Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time WWW.DSSALA.ORG Follow us on Facebook: Divine Saviour Church & St. Ann Church Saint Ann 2302 Riverdale Ave Los Angeles, CA 90031 323-221-6368 Email: [email protected] Divine Saviour 610 Cypress Ave Los Angeles, CA 90065 323-225-9181 Email: [email protected] Est. 1907 Est. 1937

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Page 1: Divine Saviour Saint Ann · 2020. 3. 17. · contemplar rápidamente" (Sabiduría 6:12) por todos los que aman a Dios. Conocemos los Diez Mandamientos, las Beati-tudes, el mandamiento

Serving our Community:

Rev. Albert Pragasam, OSM, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Samy Durai, OSM, Asst Pastor [email protected]

Deacon Ricardo Villacorta Deacon Vicente Corletto Deacon Angel Rodriguez

Evelyn Martinez, Business Manager Ext. 118 or [email protected]

Claudia Cuevas, Dir. Of Religious Education Ext. 128 or [email protected]

Marisol Mendoza, Youth Minister ext:138 or [email protected] Divine Saviour School: 624 Cypress Ave LA, CA 90065 323-222-6077

Mrs. Norma Ceballos - Principal [email protected]

Contact the Parish Office for: Marriage/Matrimonios: Quinceañera: 6 months in advance for an appointment 6 meses antes para una cita. Funerals/Funerales: Contact the Parish Office. Llame a la oficina. Anointing/Communion of the Sick Uncion/Comunion de los enfermos: Contact the Parish Office. Llame a la oficina. Emergency: 213-267-2040 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento After first Friday Evening mass Despues de Misa de Primer Viernes. Please send Bulletin Requests to [email protected]

BE WISE, BE READY This urging to be ready for Christ's return is not in-tended to frighten us, but rather to focus our attention on the things that matter. Wisdom lies in seeking God in all things. With the Psalmist, the wise person prays, "My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God" (Psalm 63:2b). Christ's way is not hidden from us, as though we are playing a game of hide and seek. It is "readily perceived" (Wisdom 6:12) by all who love God. We know the way through the Ten Com-mandments, the Beatitudes, Christ's great command to wash one another's feet, to love and serve with glad hearts. To act accordingly is to be wise, and those who are wise will be ready.

SÉ SABIO, PREPÁRATE La urgencia de estar listo para la venida de Cristo no tiene la intensión de espantarnos, sino al contrario, de

enfocar nuestra atención en cosas que importan. La sabiduría consiste en buscar a Dios en todas las cosas. Como el salmista, la persona sabia ora diciendo "mi alma está sedienta de ti, Se-ñor" (Salmo 63:2b). El camino de Cristo no está escondido para nosotros, como si fuera un juego de busca y encuentra. "Se deja contemplar rápidamente" (Sabiduría 6:12) por todos los que aman a Dios. Conocemos los Diez Mandamientos, las Beati-tudes, el mandamiento de Jesús de lavar los pies uno al otro, amar y servir con corazones alegres. Comportarse correctamente es ser sabio, y aquellas personas que sean sabias estarán listas.

November 12, 2017 — Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

WWW.DSSALA.ORG Follow us on Facebook: Divine Saviour Church & St. Ann Church

Saint Ann 2302 Riverdale Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90031 323-221-6368

Email: [email protected]

Divine Saviour 610 Cypress Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90065 323-225-9181

Email: [email protected] Est. 1907 Est. 1937

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DIVINE SAVIOUR CHURCH Weekend Holy Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) - English Sunday: 6:30 a.m. , 8:00 a.m. 12:00 & 7:15 p.m. - Español 10:00 a.m. - English Weekday Holy Mass Monday-Sat. 8:15 a.m. - Español First Friday: 5:30 p.m. - Español Confessions First Friday of the month 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 4:00 p.m. (or by appt.) Church Hours Monday - Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00p.m. Sunday 6: 00 a.m.. - 2:00 p.m. Parish Office 2911 Idell St, Los Angeles, 90065

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8:00a.m - 2:00p.m

Stewardship of our Treasure

Weekly Operating Expenses $8,000.00 per week

Nov. 4 — Nov. 5 Sunday Envelopes:

$2,671.00 Loose Collection:

$2,739.11 Building & Special Needs:

$954.00 Total : $6,364.11

Thankyouforyourgenerosity!¡Graciasporsugenerosidad!

MINISTERIOS

Matrimonios Para Cristo Lunes 7:00pm-8:30pm Grupo de Oración Jueves 7:00pm-8:45pm Ministerio Para La Mujer Miercoles y Viernes 6:30pm-8:30pm Ministerio de Caridad 1er y 3er Domingo 6:00pm-9:00pm Adoracion al Santisimo Primer Viernes del Mes 7pm Youth Ministry Wednesday’s 6:30-8:00pm Sociedad Guadalupana Primer Lunes del Mes 7PM Good Samaritan Ministry Jueves 3:00pm-5:00pm Lumen Christi Young Adults Wednesday 7:30PM

Todos los Lunes 7PM

Salon 7 —Divino Salvador

Todos los Domingos en el Patio

de la Iglesia. Biblias, rosarios, libros, estatuas y mucho mas

November

Divine Sav-

At 6PM

Thanksgiving Vigil / Vigilia de Accion de Gracias November 22 — 7PM

Thanksgiving Day / Dia de Accion de Gracias

November 23 — 10am

Confessions Saturdays 4PM

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Saint Ann 8AM| November 12, 2017

Entrance: Celebrate Jesus, celebrate Celebrate Jesus, celebrate Celebrate Jesus, celebrate Celebrate Jesus, celebrate Chorus He is ris - en, He is ris – en and He lives forevermore He is ris - en, He is ris - en Come on and celebrate the resur-rection of our Lord Ending Come on and celebrate (2x) The resurrection of our Lord Offertory: NO GREATER LOVE You loved me, When I was so unlovely, You sought me When I was lost; You showed me How much You really loved me, When You bought me At the high-est cost (Refrain) There’s no greater love than this, There’s no greater love than this, That a man would give his life for a friend; There’s no higher sacrifice Than a man would give his life, You have paid A precious price for me You chose me, When I was so unworthy You cleansed me With Your own blood; You clothed me With righteousness and mercy, And You crowned me With Your steadfast love(R) (Ending) You have paid A precious price for me

Communion: I Am Ever With you Do not let your hearts be troubled Do not stay afraid It is really I who you see I offer you now my peace I have waited for this moment To be with you again In my heart you'll remain In your heart I'll stay Chorus I am with you, till the end of your days I am with you, have faith That I hold you Even when you let go And I love you, You must know I am here. I am ever with you. Do not let your hearts be troubled Do not stay afraid I'm beyond all anguish or death I'm risen to life anew When you feel that you've been emptied And can give no more Know that I am your breath and I fill your soul. (Chorus) Recession: Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" Ending: Give Thanks (Give thanks) Give Thanks (Give Thanks) We Give Thanks.

Saint Ann 12PM| November 12, 2017

ENTRANCE PLAY BEFORE THE LORD (Female): I will play before the Lord, I will sing to Him my melody Stand among His people here, tell-ing of all His ways Let us sing before the Lord, Let us sing to Him our melody Stand within His temple here, tell-ing of all His ways (Male) Sing people of God, bless His Holy name Offering Him our joyful hearts, endless praise Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia lelluia. Joining in endless praise….. OFFERTORY MY SOUL IS THIRSTING Refrain My soul is thirsting , My body pines for yu, my heart is longing Your love is better than life itself, You are the God who upholds me You are the God whom I seek. 1 Like a dry weary land without wa-ter, somy flesh pines for you, Parched lifeless is my spirit without You (Refrain) 2 I will bless you as long as I live, I will sing songs of praise In Your presence I will feast and be filled. (Refrain) 3 In the watches of night I remem-ber, You My God You my help In the shadow of your wings I re-joice. (Refrain) Communion: I Am Ever With you Do not let your hearts be troubled Do not stay afraid It is really I who you see I offer you now my peace

I have waited for this moment To be with you again In my heart you'll remain In your heart I'll stay Chorus I am with you, till the end of your days I am with you, have faith That I hold you Even when you let go And I love you, You must know I am here. I am ever with you. Do not let your hearts be troubled Do not stay afraid I'm beyond all anguish or death I'm risen to life anew When you feel that you've been emptied And can give no more Know that I am your breath and I fill your soul. (Chorus) Recession: Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" Ending: Give Thanks (Give thanks) Give Thanks (Give Thanks) We Give Thanks.And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" Ending: Give Thanks (Give thanks) Give Thanks (Give Thanks) We Give Thanks.

DIVINE SAVIOUR CHURCH

THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 12. 2017

Entrance: “RAIN DOWN” Refrain: Rain down, rain down, rain down your love on your peo-ple. Rain down, rain down, rain down your love, God of life. 1. Faithful and true is the word of our God. All of God’s works are so

worthy of trust. God’s mercy falls on the just and the right; full of God’s love is the earth. (refrain)

2. We who revere and find hope in our God live in the kindness and joy of God’s wing. God will protect us from darkness and death; God will not leave us to starve. (refrain)

3. God of creation, we long for your truth; you are the water of life that we thirst. Grant that your love and your peace touch our hearts, all of our hope lies in you. (refrain)

Psalm: “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God” Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA – ALLELUIA – ALLELUIA Presentation: “MY SOUL IS THIRSTING” Refrain: My soul is thirsting for you oh Lord, thirsting for you my God. My soul is thirsting for you oh Lord, thirsting for you my God, thirsting for you my God. 1. O God, you are my God, and I will always praise you. In the shadow

of your wings I cling to you and you hold me high. (refrain) 2. Through the day you walk with me; all the night your love surrounds

me. To the glory of your name I lift my hands, I sing your praise. 3. I will never be afraid, for I will not be abandoned. Even when the

road grows long and weary your love will rescue me. (refrain) Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he Who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest...

Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again. Lamb of God: Lamb of God – you take away – the sin of all the world – misere-re nobis. Bread of Life…mise re-re nobis. Agnus Dei … Dona nobis pacem Communion: “CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT” 1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn

to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Refrain: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. 2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many

despair. Your word alone has pow’r to save us. Make us your living voice. (refrain)

“PARABLE” 1. To every thing there is a season; a time to be born and a time to

die. A time to plant and a time for harvest; a time to meet and a time to part.

2. Another went out to sow the seed. Some of it fell upon the path, some fell on shallow, rocky soil, and some among chocking thorns.

3. To every thing there is a season; a time to be born and a time to die. A time to speak and a time for silence; a time to wound and a time to heal.

4. Nothing can grow in barren soil; briars and ravens take their toll; still there is grain a hundred fold, from seed that took root and grew.

Recessional: “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” 1. O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple

mountain majesties above the fruited plain. America, America, God shed his grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.

2. O beautiful for pilgrim feet whose stern impassioned stress. A thor-oughfare of freedom beat across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law!

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Saint Ann Church

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Join us every Wednesday at Saint Ann for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary and Chaplet of the

Divine Mercy.

Next Perpetual Help Mass December 6, 2017 at 7:00PM

Weekend Holy Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) - Viet-namese 7:00p.m. (Vigil) Español Sunday: 8:00 a.m.,12:00p.m. English 10:00 a.m. - Español Last Sunday 3:00p.m. Thai Mass Weekday Holy Mass Monday-Saturday 7:15 a.m. - English Tuesdays 6:30p.m. Español First Friday: 7:00 p.m. - Español Confessions Tuesdays at 6:00p.m (or by appt) Church Hours Monday - Saturday 6:30-9:30a.m. and 5:00-8:00pm. Sunday 7::30 a.m- 1:30 p.m. Parish Office 1365 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, 90031 Monday-Thurs. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Sat. & Sunday 7:30a.m - 1:30 p.m

Stewardship of our Treasure

Weekly Operating Expenses $3,000.00 per week

Nov. 4 — Nov. 5 Sunday Envelopes:

$917.00 Loose Collection:

$978.49 Building & Special Needs:

$219.00 Total : $2,114.49

Thankyouforyourgenerosity!¡Graciasporsugenerosidad!

MINISTRIES

Ministerio de Santo Rosario Lunes 7:00pm 8:00pm Perpetual Help Rosary Wednesdays 6:40pm-7:00pm Grupo de Oración Miercoles 7:00pm-8:45pm Legion of Mary Tues. & 1st Thurs. 6:30pm-7:30pm Ministerio Peregrinos del Amor Primer Viernes 7:00pm–12:00am Knights of Columbus Second Sunday 9:00am

Casino Turn Around Trip

November 25, 2017

San Manuel Bingo & Casino

9:00am Pickup at St. Ann

$30.00 per person (includes tip)

Contact: Pancho 323-868-9085 or Orlando 818-399-9054

Is the Holy Spirit Call-ing you?

Catholic engaged encounter needs MAR-RIED couples to help prepare engaged cou-ples for marriage. Whether you’ve been married 2 months or 40+ years, we need your help. Please call Sam & Paula Hopper at 661.272.1124 — we would love to talk with you or visit our website at www.CEEofLA.org and email us at [email protected]

Consider leaving a Legacy of Faith—

Remembering your church in your will.

For more information contact the parish office or the Office of

Planned Giving at (213)637-7504

Thanksgiving Vigil / Vigilia de Accion de Gracias November 22

Vietnamese Mass — 5PM Bilingual Mass — 7PM

Thanksgiving Day / Dia de Accion de Gracias November 23 — Bilingual Mass — 10am

Acompáñanos todos los Martes del mes.

Confesiones 6:00PM. Santa Misa 6:30PM

seguida por la adoración al Santísimo Sacramento hasta

las 8PM .

Clases de Biblia El grupo de Catecismo de los Martes le hace una cordial invitacion a las clases de Biblia que se impartiran cada martes a las 7pm en el salon

parroquial. Son Todos Bienvenidos. Para mas informacion llamen a la

oficina parroquial . Favor de traer biblia y Cuaderno.

Grupo de Oracion Santa Ana

Todos los Miercoles a las 7PM

"Reasons for Our Joy" Bible Study resumes on Mondays at 6:30 PM

in the Parish Hall. Come and learn how the Holy Scripture can bring us joy in God's Kingdom on earth

and in Heaven to Come! All are welcome!!

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Trigesima Tercer Semana del Tiempo Ordinario

Lunes: Sab 1:1-7; Sal 139 (138):1b-10; Lc 17:1-6 Martes: Sab 2:23 -- 3:9; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 16-19; Lc 17:7-10 Miércoles: Sab 6:1-11; Sal 82 (81):3-4, 6-7; Lc 17:11-19 Jueves: Sab 7:22b -- 8:1; Sal 119 (118):89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lc 17:20-25 Viernes: Sab 13:1-9; Sal 19 (18):2-5ab; Lc 17:26-37 Sábado: Sab 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Sal 105 (104):2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lc 18:1-8 o (para la memoria de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Domingo: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Sal 128 (127):1-5; 1 Tes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]

DID YOU KNOW?

Stress can affect the children around you Everyone has stress, whether it is a bad day at work, car trouble, or simply too many things to do. It is important to learn how to manage your stress – for your own sake and for the children around you. Too much stress can make it difficult to parent ef-fectively. After a while, your children may show signs of stress, too. To learn more about how to identify and cope with stress, visit: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm. El estres puede afectar a los niños eb su entorno inmediato Toda persona se estresa en algún momento, ya sea por un mal día en el trabajo, un problema con el automóvil, o simplemente muchas cosas que hacer. Es importante aprender cómo manejar su estrés, para su propio bien y para el bien de los niños que lo rodean. Mucho estrés puede hacer difícil que eduque a sus hijos con efectividad. Después de un tiempo, sus hijos también pueden mostrar signos de estrés. Para recibir información sobre cómo identificar y manejar el estrés visite,https://www.helpguide.org/es/articulos/estres/manejo-del-estres.htm.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa Franscisca Xavier Cabr ini Miércoles: San Alber to Magno Jueves: Santa Margar ita de Escocia; Santa Ger trudis Viernes: Santa Isabel de Hungr ía Sábado: La Dedicación de las Basílicas de Santos Pedro y Pablo; Santa Rose Philippine Duchesne; Santa María Virgen

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Marycrest Manor 10664 St. James Dr. Culver City, CA 90230

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1682 unos negociantes encontraron una caja abandonada en una playa al sur de El Salvador. Como no pudieron abrirla decidieron llevársela al pueblito de San Miguel para conseguir con qué abrirla. Montaron la caja en un burrito y comenzaron su camino. Al pasar por la iglesia parroquial, el burrito se sentó y la caja se abrió revelando una bella imagen de la Virgen. En aquel entonces el pueblo de El Salvador estaba divido por la guerra pero con la llegada de esta imagen milagrosa el pueblo buscó reconciliarse. En 1833 hubo otra guerra en El Salvador y los que salieron victoriosos prometieron a María no vengarse en contra de los perdedores. Por estos hechos se le concedió a la imagen el nombre Nuestra Señora de la Paz. Su imagen de madera tallada y vestida lleva una palma en la mano recordando un milagro donde por la intercesión de la Virgen de la Paz, Dios salvó al pueblo de la explosión de un volcán. La palma recuerda que el humo que salía del volcán formaba una palma en el cielo.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Saviour Church #195925 2911 Idell St Los Angeles, CA 90065 TELEPHONE 323 225-9181 ext 127 CONTACT PERSON Steve Meza EMAIL: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 9, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS