St. Brigid/Sts. 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.

Parish Manager- Mrs. Cheryl Pyles

Administrador de la Parroquia

Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson

Spanish Ministry/Ministerio en Español

Dn. Hernado Rodriguez

Religious Education Dir-Mrs. Floy Hawkins

Director de Educación Religiosa

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa

Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 5 PM Ingles

Sunday/Domingo 7 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 – 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 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 Did you know?

Help Reduce Abuse Statistics Nationally, more than 2 million reports of abuse or neglect of minors are made each year. Only a small percentage of child abuse is ever reported. Learn how to spot suspected abuse or neglect, and how to report it to the proper authorities. For more information, please contact those in your parish who are in charge of programs to safeguard children. Or please call the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children office: (213) 637-7227.

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650

Ayude a Reducir las Estadísticas de Abuso Al nivel nacional, más de 2 millones de reportes de abuso o negligencia de menores de edad se hacen cada año. Solo un pequeño porcentaje de abuso de menores es reportado. Aprenda a detectar cualquier sospecha de abuso o negligencia, y como reportarlo a las autoridades correspondientes. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con las personas de su parroquia que están a cargo de los programas para proteger a los niños. O llame a la Arquidiócesis, Oficina de Protegiendo a Los Niños: (213) 637 -7227.

Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Oct 15th Vigil Rom 4-13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12: Oct 16th Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22 15:-21 Oct 17th Monday: Rom 4: 20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Oct 18th Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17; Lk 10:1-9 Oct 19th Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Oct 20th Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12: 49-53 Oct 21st Friday: Rom 7: 18-25; Lk 12:54-59 Oct 22nd Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday Readings: Ex 22:20-26, 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Mt 22:34-40

MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 PM- Intentions for the Sick 7:00 AM- Intentions for the Poor 8:30 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 10:30 AM- Remembering Alinka Ray, from Minnie Finks 8:15 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM- Intentions for the Celebrant 8:15 AM- In Remembrance of Duane Browning’s Birthday, by Madgalyn Browning 8:15 AM- Intentions for Mothers 8:15 AM- Intentions for Priests 5:00 PM- Intentions for Brothers

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!

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

October 16th – Sunday 8:00 am – Spanish Usher Brunch 1:00 pm – Aids Meeting – Room 7 1:00 pm – Women’s Min. – Room 1 2:00 pm – Gospel Choir Rehearsal October 17th – Monday 12:00 pm – Young at Heart - Hall 6:30 pm – Drum Min. – Room 5 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer Group 7:00 pm – Monday Night Prayer – Room 7 October 18th – Tuesday 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Bible – Room 1 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Bible – Room 5 October 19th – 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 – Guadalupanos – Room 5 7:00 pm – SP Youth Choir – Hall October 20th – Thursday 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir Rehearsal- Church 7:00 pm – Finance Council - Rectory October 21st – Friday 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Ministry – Hall 7:00 pm – OA Meeting – Room 7 October 22nd – Saturday 9:30 am – NO CCD Classes

St. Brigid Health Fair Sunday, October 30, 8:00am – 2:00pm:

Flu shots & Free Services available which include diabetes testing, blood pressure screening, cholesterol testing and many other services. Sign up for free mammograms after all masses.

ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS

Deanery 16 Raffle Tickets Will again be distributed After all masses today.

Tickets-$1 each or 12 for $10 1st Prize-$15,000; 2nd Prize-$2,000; 6 $500 Prizes.

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DEDICATED TO MARY The Rosary will be recited Monday

through Thursday evenings at 6:30pm in the church.

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St. Brigid is in need of volunteers for our Angel Tree

Committee. This is our annual prison ministry program. Please call the rectory if you would like to help.

RECOLLECTION and RENEWAL RETREAT

for Altar Servers Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

From 12:00pm – 3:00pm Here at St. Brigid

We hope to see all youth who are interested in serving the Lord through this Ministry

there.

4 St. Brigid Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 PARISH NEWS

STEWARDSHIP

Weekly Collection - (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance) 10/- 09th -28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Average Needed

$ 7, 058 $ 7,000.00

SPIRITUALITY

PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASSES Taught by Deacon Etido, 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!

63rd Annual ACCW Conference, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 9:00am –

4:00pm, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel: 930 Wilshire Blvd: Keynote Speaker & Celebrant, The Most Reverend Jose Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles. Lunch tickets are $45 if purchased by october 11th, $50 after october 12th. Vendors & exhibitors available.

Please see Cheryl Pyles for tickets or register online at www.CatholicWomenLA.org

Our Lady of the Angeles Regional Religious Education Congress: Saturday, October 22, 2011. St. Mary’s Academy – 701 Grace Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Early registration is $25.00 before October 11, 2011, All other registration is $30.00. Registration forms can be picked up from the rectory or ministry leader. call, (310)216-9587 or go online athttp://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ore/Pages/Regional-Congresses.aspx. There will be food for sale on site. Exhibitors, books, videos, mementos, and religious articles will be available for purchase. Medjugorje Peace Conference: Will be held at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine on October 21 – 23, 2011. For more info please call (714) 528-0791, check website: www.medjugorjeirvine.org or email joanosek@att.net. 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. FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY CATHOLIC CANCER MINISTRY: 6th Annual Pray for a Cure for Cancer Mass & anointing of the Sick on Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 3:15pm, at Our Lady of the Angels: 555 W Temple Street, Los Angeles 90012; For more information & to send names for prayer that day, contact, Deacon couple Mark & Vickie Race: (310) 259-6430 or email: pray4cure@ymail.com.

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.

5 St. Brigid Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 Please keep in your prayers Aline Ovid Heisser and Charles Walker. In addition: Home Bound Parishioners--Louie Arias, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Ianthe Hughes, Delphine Jones, Maria Matias, 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., Eleanor Eastman, Mary Edwards, Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez Sr., Dyllis Godoy, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, 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, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Leonora Sandoval, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Ellis Valentine Jr., 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), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Barbara Brice (Mother of Darlene Harness & Lawrence Brice Jr.), Jacey Bristow, Vietta Smith Blount (Cousin of Jacquelyn Temple) Maria Camino (Relative of Aurea Montes-Rodriguez), Melvin Franklin,& Lloyd Grant (Grandson, Brother-in-Laws of Donna Bristow), James Bertrand (Father of Cheryl Pyles), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Angela David (Niece of Judith Campbell), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings & Christopher Hughes(Friends of Jacquelyn Temple,) Yvonne Godoy (Daughter of Dyllis Godoy), Hewlett Hodge (Father of Pat Sanders), 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), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales (Friend of Elis Valentine), 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), 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), Thomas Ward (relative of Almeta Washington). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return.

Casino Trip: Please Join St. Brigid Usher Board in Celebrating Veteran’s Day at Pechanga Casino, Ricon, CA on Friday, November 11, 2011. The bus leaves St. Brigid at 9:00 am, and returns at 6:30 pm. The cost is $22.00. Please contact: Patt Sanders (323) 839-1237 or Bill Thomas (310) 344-1730.

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

Altar Servers Needed: If you are 7+ and have made your communion, please contact Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J. 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. The Ministry of Altar Servers at St. Brigid is in great need of new Altar Server Robes. We would like to thank all who are willing to step forward with a donation of any amount. For information contact: Father Keke at the

Rectory, Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos, or Gilma Ramirez. Thanks to all who contributed so far. God Bless You! Drum Ministry Members Needed: If you are 4+ 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 St. Brigid Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 6:30 p.m. Bring your drums and shakers. No experience necessary; 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.

CHILD PROTECTION

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. Visit: http://www.virtusonline.com/virtus/ or see classes below. For more information

contact Claudia Edwards-Valdovinos at the rectory. Visitation Catholic Church: 10-17-11 @ 7:00pm; 6561 W 88th St, L.A, (310) 216-1145 St. Agnes Catholic Church: 10-29-11 @ 1:00pm; 2625 S Vermont Ave, L.A, (323) 731-2464 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. St. Victor Church: 10-29-11 - 8634 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA. (310)652-6477 Holy Spirit Church: 11-04-11 - 1425 South Dunsmuir Ave., Los Angeles, CA (323)935-1333 Cathedral Chapel: 11-09-11 – 923 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA (323) 930-5976

EDUCATION

Mount St. Mary’s College: Graduate Programs; Weekend & Evening Classes available; Master of Arts in Religious Studies Information Session on October 19th , 2011 @ 6 PM; for more information call (213A) 477-2800 or visit www.msmc.la.edu/graduate-progrms/rst & you can also RSVP online at www.msmc.la.edu/admission/graduate-admission.asp or email gradprograms@msmc.la.edu.

Bishop Conaty – Our Lady of Loretto High School: is holding an Open House on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from Noon – 3:00 PM. The faculty, staff and students will be on hand to show off their school and to answer questions about applications and financial aid. Tours are provided in English and Spanish with classroom demonstrations. Food and refreshments will be served. The school is located at 2900 W. Pico Blvd., West of Normandie Avenue.

COMMUNITY NEWS

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: The Little Sisters of the Poor will sponsor a holiday boutique on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00am – 5:00pm at 2100 S. Western Ave., San Pedro, CA (310)548-0625. There will be Ceramic Creations, an Artisan area, collector’s corner, book nook, toyland, green thumb garden, café corner, sausage cart, sweet boulangerie, Italian Bistro, raffle, and gift drawings. CARNIVAL!! at St. Jerome: Address: 5550 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Come support St. Jerome School at the Carnival, silent auction, food, games, prizes and rides! Weekend fun starts October 21-23, 2011 on St. Jerome school grounds. For information and reservations: Call (310) 348-8212 or visit www.stjeromewestchester.org.

FR. FISHER ROBINSON GOLF TOURNAMENT: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Los Verdes Golf Course; Bishop Oscar Solis, Honorary Chair. Contact Anderson Shaw, Director of AACCFE, for more information (323) 357-0523.

7 St. Brigid Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 PETER CLAVER AWARDS PROGRAM DINNER: On November 19, 2011 at California State University Dominguez Hills. Tickets: $75.00. Please contact Robert Williams, Andrew Know or Cheryl Pyles for tickets.

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Santa Monica is hiring:

Field Reps $14 - $17/hour

Park Maintenance Supervisor $31.70 - $39.14/hour

Police Officer Trainee $34.25 - $42.25/hour

Transit Mechanic 111I $24.80 - $30.62/hour Transit Services Manager - http://agency.governmentjobs.com/santamonica/default.cfm

8 St. Brigid Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10-16-2011 From The Pastor’s Desk

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time-A WORD OF GOD: The state of the world is rarely a matter for peace of mind. The past ten months alone have seen a tidal wave, bombings in London, hurricanes and an earthquake. There is an uncertainty about our times, a sense of grappling with new issues. We wonder where it will all end, and we feel uneasy. At times like this it is important to remember that God is our Creator. Our Creator, not just in the sense of calling everything into life; but in the sense of a parent whose children are constantly shaped and nurtured in the divine love. God is a Creator as an ongoing presence among us, working with human frailties, inspiring, challenging, renewing and above all loving us. This does not guarantee that our world will be free from disaster brought on by human arrogance, nor does it mean that hatred will always be thwarted. But God's providence never deserts us, and the shaping presence of the divine love is always with us and within us. In the gospel Jesus tells the disciples to give to the state what belongs to the state, and to God what belongs to God (Matt. 22.15-21). It is wonderfully simple and clear and at the same time enigmatic. What does belong to God? Where are the limits of the state? Jesus both points the way to us, and expects us to take responsibility for our decisions. The providence of God that we recall in the first reading is sometimes made known through the state, and its ability to care for and protect its citizens. At the same time, the state cannot be God. We must play our part as citizens, but we must be watchful and discerning. Empires rise and fall, but another city grows quietly, and it is the City of God. This was what grew in Salonika, where Paul saluted the Christians who were showing faith in action, work for love and perseverance through hope, (1 Th. 1.1-5), our second reading). May the same be said of us.

PARISH COUNCIL DISCERNMENT: Members of the Parish Council, the parish staff, and the priests, deacons, and religious work together to further the mission of Jesus in the parish and surrounding community. They pool their individual gifts, knowledge, experience, talents, and abilities to address the needs of the parish to fix what needs to be fixed, if it can be fixed, to undertake parish projects and programs, to do what needs to be done, in the right way and for the right reasons. They speak with, and listen to, what the people of the parish have to say; and they br ing that information to the parish council meetings to discuss it and decide what can be done about i t. No parish council is perfect; no parish council can do everything. But if our hearts are in the right place, if we keep our focus on Jesus and what He wants, He will bless us and enable us to accomplish some good things. The Raffle Tickets – that Fr. Tom mentioned to you awhile back, are being distributed after all the Masses this weekend. The raffle tickets are $10.00for a book of 12 tickets. Each family in the parish is asked to be responsible for at least 3 books. 1st prize is $15,000; 2nd prize is $2,000; and there are 6 $500 prizes. The drawing will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2011, 4:00 pm, at Nativity Church. The prizes are already assured; and St. Brigid gets to keep the money from all the tickets we sell. This is a win-win situation for the parish. St. Brigid cannot lose. And we could use the money. It will help us finish the purchase of the new church van we need so much; and the money will also help us to replace the church doors that lead out to the parking lot. If we sell all our tickets, we can generate a profit of $10,000. So, let’s get our there and sell as many tickets as we can!

Fr. Roger Caesar