To build and foster a Christian community 2646 S Mansfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016

Phone: (323) 935-8127 ****** Fax: (323) 939-3547

We Are One United Family!

¡Somos una familia unida!

-Gabriel y Miralda Tahan -Georgie Davis -Giovanni Garcia -Gladys Arellano -Gladys Green -Glen Arellano -Gloria Sanguillen -Guadalupe Morales -Henre Dorsey -Jack & Michael Stokes -Jaime Rubalcava -Juanita Rubalcava -Lauren Lafargé -Linda, Joseph, -Lorraine Duperon -Maria Perez -Mariana Reynoso -Mario Ojeda -Martha Dorsey -Maura Fitzgerald -Michelle Porter

-Allie Smith -Anabel Manriquez -Angelica Amezcua -Arlasha Allen -Barbara Harvey -Bertha Antee -Billy Paul -Charley Johnson -Christina Paul -Constantino Perez -Cornell DeClouette -Darwin Varela -Della Walker Denise, Theresa and Marie Guillian -Devina Molette-Ford -Dominique Barksdale -Edith Bell -Edwin Raland -Edwin Rivas -Elsa Perez -Elvia Herrera -Florence Baker

-Norma Barker -Oscar Barbosa -Pamfilo Velasquez -Patrick Fitzgerald -Paula Dupre Moore -Peggy Anderson -Rafael Segura -Raymond Almeida -Rene Hunton -Rita N. Ashe -Ronald Mayberry -Rose Thierry -Roy Cunningham -Sergio Villanueva Flores -Sevarina Legaspi -Sheri Marshall -Silvia Esquivel -Sylvia Smyles -Teresa Casaus -Timothy Akens -Virginia Gadison

“My last desire, children, is that “My last desire, children, is that “My last desire, children, is that the love of Our Lord dwell in you the love of Our Lord dwell in you the love of Our Lord dwell in you so that it will change you into so so that it will change you into so so that it will change you into so many apostles, zealous for His many apostles, zealous for His many apostles, zealous for His

glory. You will be the treasure of glory. You will be the treasure of glory. You will be the treasure of your families, whom you will make your families, whom you will make your families, whom you will make

happy by your good conduct.”happy by your good conduct.”happy by your good conduct.” --- Pope St. Pius XPope St. Pius XPope St. Pius X

W e open the season of Ordinary Time-

-the “numbered weeks”--the weeks

celebrating the hidden work of the

Holy Spirit in the world--with the reading from

Isaiah about “the suffering servant.” Israel is seen

as God’s faithful servant, suffering in its mission to

bring the entire world to the Throne of Grace--a

mission it can never ignore or it ceases to be

“Israel.” The very definition of Israel, according to

the suffering servant poems (there are a total of 4)

is “the one who brings God to the world and the

world to God.” So, we begin with a reminder of

what it means to be God’s people. Then Paul,

knowing that definition to his toe tips says, “Be

holy!” Not perfect--that’s not possible--but be in-

tent on being the sacred Self you are meant to be--

for that is how the “Light shines out.” The Gospel

reading of the Christ as the Lamb of God--to be

offered for the world closes the weekend’s medita-

tion. WE are the Body of Christ--WE are to be the

Lamb of God, offering ourselves for others--being

the Light. But we only do that by being who we are

--NOT who we are not. God doesn’t ask us to cre-

ate a new identity, rather we are asked to be

“authentically us.” Let’s try to call forth our deep-

est Truth, our best self this week.

- Fr. Bill Axe

E mpezamos el Tiempo Ordinario –las “semanas

contadas”- las semanas celebrando el trabajo

oculto del Espíritu Santo en el mundo- con la

lectura de Isaías sobre el “servidor que sufre.” Israel

es visto como el servidor fiel de Dios, sufriendo con

su misión de traer al mundo al Trono de la Gracia-

una misión que nunca puede ignorar o ya que dejaría

de ser “Israel.” La mera definición de Israel, de acuer-

do a los poemas del servidor que sufre (hay un total

de 4) es “aquel que trae a Dios al mundo y al mundo

con Dios.” Entonces, empezamos con un recordatorio

de qué es lo que significa ser el pueblo de Dios. En-

tonces Pablo, sabiendo esta definición como a las

puntas de sus dedos dice, “¡Sean Santos!” No dice

perfectos-eso es imposible- pero tengan el propósito

de ser el Ser sagrado que han sido llamados a ser-

puesto que así es como la “Luz brilla hacia fuera.” La

lectura del Evangelio sobre Cristo como el Cordero de

Dios- de ser ofrenda para el mundo termina la medita-

ción del fin de semana. SOMOS el Cuerpo de Cristo-

NOSOTROS hemos de ser el Cordero de Dios, ofre-

ciendo nuestro ser a los demás- siendo la Luz. Pero

sólo lo podemos hacer siendo quiénes somos- y NO

quienes no somos. Dios no nos pide a que creamos

una nueva identidad, más bien, se nos pide a que

seamos “auténticamente nosotros mismos.” Trate-

mos de llamar a nuestra Verdad más profunda, nues-

tro mejor ser esta semana.

- Padre Bill Axe

Would you like to add family members who are sick to our Sick List? Please call the Parish Office: (323) 935-8127

May God bless our Parishioners, Amen.

¿Te gustaría agregar un nombre a nuestra Lista de enfermos? Por favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial: (323) 935-8127.

Que Dios bendiga a nuestros feligreses, Amén.

E n el Evangelio del día de hoy, Juan nombra a

Jesús como el “Cordero de Dios,” él quitará los

pecados del mundo. Conocemos bien estas pa-

labras porque las escuchamos en Misa. ¿Qué es lo que

significan para ti? ¿Estás consciente del misterio en el

fondo de estas palabras? Cristo vino a salvarnos a

través de Su sangre, Su sacrificio en Calvario. Tome-

mos unos momentos para agradecer a nuestro Dios

por el amor que nos enseñó a través de Su muerte y

nos tomó la palabra de vivir como seguidores de

Jesús.

El lunes es el cumpleaños de Martín Luther King

Jr. Recordamos a alguien quien vivió las palabras de

Cristo en su vida. Él vivió predicando por la igualdad

de nuestra nación. Fui muy afortunada de haber visi-

tado su memorial en Atlanta, Georgia en diciembre.

En verdad fue muy conmovedor el visitar las tumbas

de él y de su esposa en la alberca de reflexión. Al lado

se encuentra la Iglesia donde su papá fue pastor. El

servicio de funeral de Martín fue en la Iglesia Baptista

pero influenció al mundo. Tenemos ahora la tarea de

guardar la igualdad y el amor por la justicia de nues-

tros tiempos. Rezo de que podamos hacer esto en

nuestras vidas y acciones.

Que tengan una semana bendita ,

Hermana Karen

I n today’s Gospel we hear John call Jesus the

“Lamb of God”, he who will take away the sins

of the world. These words are familiar to us be-

cause we hear them every time we attend Mass. What

do these words mean to you? Are you aware of the

mystery held in these words? Christ came to redeem

us through His blood, His sacrifice on Calvary. Let us

take a few moments today to thank our God for the

love He showed us by His death and pledge ourselves

to live as followers of Jesus.

Monday is Martin Luther King Juniors holiday.

We remember someone who lived the words of Christ

throughout his life. He preached and lived for the

equality of all in this nation. I was lucky to visit his

memorial in Atlanta, Georgia in Dec. It was truly

moving to visit his and his wife’s graves in the reflec-

tion pool. There are two large tombs in the middle of

the water facing an eternal flame. It is a quiet and

deeply spiritual place. The Church where his father

was pastor is next door. Martin’s funeral was held in

this little Baptist Church yet it reached far and wide.

We are given the task of keeping the equality and love

of all that he preached relevant in our times. I pray we

can do this in our lives and actions.

Have a blessed week,

Sr. Karen

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ON LINE GIVING IS COMING TO ST AGATHA ¡La donación por Internet está por venir !

Week ending Sunday, January 12 $ 8,186.80

Week ending Sunday, January 5 $ 8,061.80

Week ending Sunday, December 29 $ 6,731.80

Week ending Sunday, December 22 $ 6,932.80

“With each contribution show a cheerful counte-

nance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of Joy. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, accord-ing to your means. For the Lord is one who always re-pays and he will give back sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10

"Da siempre con el rostro radiante y consagra el

diezmo con alegría. Da al Altísimo según lo que él te

dio, y con generosidad, conforme a tus recursos,

porque el Señor sabe retri-buir y te dará siete veces más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-

10

Pray for Your Parish Finances Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia

*Lorna Borja* * Camerina Mora* * Cris Diaz* * Chabelo Salas*

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults-RCIA A formation experience for adults who are not baptized Catholic and wish to become Catholic. It is an inspira-tional, informative journey in faith. Call: (323) 935-8127.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos-RICA

Es una experiencia de la formación para los adultos que no se han bautizado. Es una experiencia informativa y llena de inspiración en la fe. Llame (323) 935-8127.

Confirmation Classes for Adults Have you been baptized, received First Communion, 18 years or older, and need Confirmation? You are welcome to join us for Confirmation Prep for Adults Call the Faith For-mation Office : (323) 933-0963

Clases de Confirmación para Adultos ¿Eres mayor de 18, estás bautizado, has hecho la Primera Comunión y no la confirmación? Te invitamos a las clases de Confirmación. Favor de llamar a la Oficina de la Forma-ción de la Fe: (323) 933-0963

Woman to Woman

An opportunity for all women in the parish to meet,

discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively

conversation. Meeting every first and third Monday

of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the

San Martin de Porres Room. With Josie Broehm.

De Mujer a Mujer

Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres

de la parroquia se reúnan y tengan una buena conver-

sación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada primer y

tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el

Salón San Martín de Porres. Con Josie Broehm.

Join us to celebrate the much deserved recognition that will grant these parish-

ioners and disciples in Christ who for many years have been loyal to St. Agatha and his ministry. If you want to support or join the Awards ceremony mark your

calendar:

February 15, 7:00 PM Sheraton Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

Cost: $ 50.00 per person, including

parking. Get your tickets after mass or at

the Pastoral Center.

Ven con nosotros a celebrar el reconoci-

miento tan merecido que otorgaremos a es-tos parroquianos y discípulos en Cristo

que por muchos años han sido leales a San Águeda y a su ministerio . Si desea apoyar-los o reconocerlos, anote esta fecha en su

calendario:

15 de Febrero, 7:00 P.M. Hotel Sheraton en el centro de

Los Ángeles.

Costo: $ 50.00 por persona, incluyendo el estacionamiento. Obtenga sus boletos des-

pués de misa o en la oficina Pastoral.

Relative Wellness

This year yoga will be every Tuesday night at 6:15p in the Hall. Relative Wellness is offering a special incentive to anyone wanting

to improve their overall health this year. Anyone who attends 2 of the next 4 Tuesday night yoga sessions will receive a FREE,

private, 15-minute session with our Health & Wellness Coach. All you have to do is show up and complete two classes by February

4th to get your personal advice to better health. Nutritional and lifestyle counseling will begin after the last class in this series and

can happen either here on St. Agatha's campus or by phone beginning the week of February 10th. See you Tuesday for yoga!

Don't forget, mats are provided.

Talleres de Oración y Vida Aprendiendo a orar, orando

Inicia su semestre 2014 el viernes 31 de enero, de 7:00 p.m. a

9:00 p.m. en el Salón 4. Los talleres tienen una duración de 15 se sesiones semanales. Para más información y registro favor de

llamar a Ángela Márquez al (323) 812-6308.

"NOBODY CAN DO EVERY-THING BUT EVERYBODY CAN

DO SOMETHING"

God is good all the time all the time God is good.

Your gift of Christmas Din-ner has been served to our guests each week. Some of our guests could not wait to eat and sat on the corner and church steps to eat the hot meal. A couple of them said "the leftovers are the best" and that you can give them your left overs anytime. We have a few ham bones and turkey car-casses if a ministry or individ-ual would like to make soup or beans for our 100 guests on a Saturday in February. Contact the PC Office if anyone wants

to volunteer this act of consid-eration and kindness The S.H.A.R.E. Saturday Meal Program has been ac-tively serving our guests meals since January 2001. Many of you have shared your gifts of time and talent and served as Ministry Leaders, volunteers and supporters. By the grace of God and His send-ing wingless angels and saints in the form of the current S.H.A.R.E. Ministry Leaders Azalie N, Yolanda M and Kirlin L, dedicated volunteers, Enrique R, Flora T and her daughters, Tanya and Rosie, Concepcion and her grand-daughter Sydney, brothers Ro-

lando, Enrique and David, Maria Z and her son Joshua , Rachel J, Marion S and Norma McQ we have thrived and been able to reach out and leave imprints and impact in the lives of those guests we have been blessed to serve. In the past few years we at-tempted to reach out and be-came active in promoting fel-lowship and unity stimulation situations for our church fam-ily. We attempted to stimulate and pave the way by examples of fellowship and unity activi-ties and events. We now will pass this important spirit stimulating and faith building on and concentrate on our dedication and commitment to

serving the needs of the invisi-ble forgotten and needy in our community each Saturday and on Christmas at the dinner. Family do not be afraid to go out on the limb to lend your support for unity stimulation and faith building. May you feel God's pres-ence and gain comfort and confidence as you attempt to step out on His word and be-come an active participant in the church. Amen

Blessings,

The S.H.A.R.E. Ministry

MLK Jr. Office Closed In honor of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, our Office will be closed on Monday, January 20 and resume the next day Tuesday. Let us pray for unity and justice.

January 26 SHARE Ministry February 1 Parish Council Contact President

Events Calendar February 1 - Youth Mass 7pm February 2 - Healing Mass 10am February 5 - Feast of St. Agatha February 7 - Friday of Adoration 10am-6:15pm February 15 - Pastor's Awards Dinner 7pm February 22 / 23 - Together In Mission Commitment March 2 - Guest speaker Bishop Gordon Bennet 3pm March 5 - Ash Wednesday March 7 - 1st Friday Fish Fry March 10 - 1st Monday Soup Supper

Calendario de Eventos 1 febrero - Misa de Jóvenes 7pm 2 febrero - Misa de Sanación 10am 5 febrero - Festividad de Santa Águeda 7 febrero - Exposición del Santísimo 10am - 6:15pm 15 febrero - Reconocimiento Pastoral 7pm 22 febrero - Unidos en Misión - Compromiso 2 marzo - Obispo Gordon Bennet 3pm 5 marzo - Miércoles de Ceniza 7 marzo- 1er viernes tacos de pescado 10 marzo - Sopa Pobre 7pm

Oficina cerrada: Martin Luther King Jr. En honor al cumpleaños de Martin Luther King Jr. Nuestra oficina estará cerrada el lunes 20 de enero y abriremos el siguiente día martes. Recemos por unidad y justicia.

February 2 Healing Mass - St Agatha

We will have a Healing Mass on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. If you, or someone you know, is in need of prayer for physical healing, come to our Healing Mass to receive the Sacrament of Anointing. This mass will also combine the Candlemas and the First Sunday of Black History Month.

2 de febrero Misa de Sanción - Santa Águeda

Tendremos una Misa de Sanación el domingo 2 de febrero de 2014 a las 10:00 a.m. Si usted, o alguien que conozca, necesita oración para la sanación física, venga la Misa de Sanación para recibir el Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos. Esta misa también será misa para la Candelaria.

Métodos Naturales

El domingo, 23 de febrero, tomará acabo el Taller de Métodos Naturales, en el salón 4, de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm. El taller será presentado en español. Para mas información,

favor de llamar a la oficina de Apostolado Hispano, al (323) 935-1308.

CCOMITÉSOMITÉS DEDE SSEGURIDADEGURIDAD El programa Protegiendo Los Niños ha estable-cido comités en todas las parroquias de la Ar-quidiócesis de Los Angeles. Una meta funda-

mental de estos comités, es asegurarse de que todos los niños y jóvenes experimenten ambientes segu-ros en todas las actividades y eventos de la parro-quia. Estos comités también informan a todo el personal de la parroquia, comités, ministerios y vo-luntarios, de los recursos disponibles para educar a sus constituyentes en todos los aspectos del abuso y negligencia de niños y jóvenes. Para más informa-ción: Protegiendo Los Niños al (213) 637-7227.

SSAFEGUARDAFEGUARD CCOMMITTEESOMMITTEES

Safeguard the Children Committees have been established in parishes throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese. A primary goal of these committees is to ensure that all children and youth experience safe environments in all parish activities and events. These committees also inform all parish personnel, committees, ministries and volunteers of the available re-sources for educating their constituencies on all aspects of child and youth abuse and neglect. For more information, call the parish office or the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Pro-gram Office, (213) 637-7227.

FFREEREE SSERVICESERVICES ATAT THETHE LLIBRARYIBRARY Baldwin Hills Library provides access to online home-work help, computers, and free homework printing for students in grades K-12. We also provide live demon-

strations on how to use computers Monday - Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm

Baldwin Hills Library—2906 S La Brea Avenue (323) 733-1196 bldhls@lapl.org

DDAUGHTERSAUGHTERS OFOF CCHARITYHARITY VVOCATIONSOCATIONS

Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18 - 40 are invited to a Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul March 28-30, 2014 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay Area). If you would like to know more about at-

tending this discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650/949-8890,213-210-9903, or

LisaDC@aol.com. www.DaughtersOfCharity.com.

SSOOCCALAL M.A.L.E.M.A.L.E.SS. . Men as Learners and Elders—Regional Gathering Presenter: Jim Heaney Questions: How do we allow God to stop our fear and inner conflicts through presence? How to create Inner Peace? How is God going to change us if we are not present to his pres-ence? Saturday, February 22, 2014, 1pm to 5pm, $20 Location: First Congregational Church, 241 Ce-dar Ave, Long Beach 90802 To confirm attendance of more information, contact Jim Cadiz, (714) 454-1573, email: jimcadiz@earthlink.net

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mass

Celebrant: Most Reverend Edward Clark

Homilist: Fr. Michael Ume

Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

January -

Month of the Holy Name

Enero -

Mes del Santo Nombre de Jesús

TTHEOLOGYHEOLOGY CCONNECTIONONNECTION Connecting Faith & life

Dr. Charlotte Radler, LMU – “Women Mystics” Join us Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 7:30pm-

9:00pm at The Coffee Connection - A Ministry of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship

3838 S. Centinela Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; (310)391-1380 Free Parking! Corner of Centinela & Venice and 1/2 block south at corner of Centinela & Pacific; westLAcafe.com Entrance is free. More info: theologyconnection.org

Pastoral Staff Directory Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice)

(323) 743-8127 (text messages) Standard Rates Apply

Faith Formation (323) 933-0963

Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308

St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org

Sr. Karen Collier x227 Parish Life Director

Sr. Karen’s e-mail srkaren@stagathas.org

Fr. Bill Axe x223 Priest Ministry

Fr. Bill’s e-mail wx007@aol.com

Emergency Contact (323) 938-6964

Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230 Spanish Pastoral Ministry

Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail deaconrrecinos@stagathas.org

Emergency Contact (213) 309-6614

Sandra Domingue x224 Business Manager

Sandra’s e-mail sdomingue@stagathas.org

Teresa Amezcua x241 Director of Faith Formation

Teresa’s e-mail tamezcua@stagathas.org

Gricelda de la Cerda x 290 Faith Formation Assistant

Gricelda’s e-mail gdelacerda@stagathas.org

Emmanuel Montenegro x221 Receptionist

Emmanuel’s e-mail emontenegro@stagathas.org

Enrique Reyes x221 Receptionist

Enrique’s e-mail ereyes@stagathas.org

Maggie Arellano x240 Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry’s e-mail marellano@stagathas.org

Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853 Music Ministry

Eddie’s e-mail hilleysound@prodigy.net

Next Sunday Readings -Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 26, 2014 Isaiah 8:23 -- 9:3

Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Matthew 4:12-23

Saturday January 18 ╬ Sábado 18 de Enero

5:30 p.m. Florence Baker † - Requested by her niece Annie Jones

Sunday January 19 ╬ Domingo 19 de Enero Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 / Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10 / 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 / John 1:29-34

7:00 a.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial -

8:30 a.m. Jess Barron † -

10:00 a.m. Ethel Chachere † -

12:15 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial -

5:30 p.m. Our Parish Family -

Monday, January 20 ╬ Lunes 20 de Enero 1 Samuel 15:16-23 / Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 / Mark 2:18-22

6:30 p.m. Our Parish Family -

Tuesday, January 21 ╬ Martes 21 de Enero 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28 / Mark 2:23-28

6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial -

Wednesday, January 22 ╬ Miércoles 22 de Enero 1 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 / Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 / Mark 3:1-6

8:00 a.m. Our Parish Family

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Thursday January 23 ╬ Jueves 23 Enero 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13 / Mark 3:7-12

6:30 p.m. Servicio de Comunión

Friday, January 24 ╬ Viernes 24 de Enero 1 Samuel 24:3-21 / Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11 / Mark 3:13-19

6:30 p.m. Nuestra Familia Parroquial -

Pastoral Office Hours Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes

10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday • Sábado

9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Sundays @ the Placita Office

Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa

Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp)

Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp)

Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil)

Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En)

10:00am (En/Gospel)

12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En)

Confession / Confesiones

Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm

Submit a bulletin Announcement To be approved by Sr. Karen Collier:

srkaren@stagathas.org

Fax: 323-939-3547 Att: Sr.Karen (Bulletin)