Saint Timothy Catholic Church 10425 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 474-1216; www.sttimothyla.org

Reverend Paul E. Vigil, Pastor Tom and Carrie Sabol, Deacon Couple

For marriages, baptisms & special services, please call the rectory.

Mass Schedule TEMPORARY SCHEDULE UNTIL APRIL 19, 2020, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED: The Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose Gomez, in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and the Council of Priests, announced the following for We are happy to announce the launch of our new the Archdiocese of Los Angeles amid Learn More website - same address, new look! Click the link to the the current health threat due to left to check it out. COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Public Stay close to our parish community through our online Masses and Liturgies have been resources. suspended and Catholics are dispensed until April 19th or unless otherwise extended.

As part of the safety measures recommended by the Archdiocese, the Church will remain closed until further notice.

Rectory offices closed to the

public, staff available by phone TEMPORARY SCHEDULE UNTIL APRIL 19, 2020, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED: Mon.-Fri., 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation

Temporarily suspended UNTIL APRIL 19, 2020, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED

St. Timothy School 10479 W. Pico Blvd., SPIRITUAL Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 474-1811 www.sttimothy.org COMMUNION PRAYER Lena Randle, Principal USCCB.ORG Monies received in mail or Pastor’s Notes April 5, 2020 mail slot from God greatly exalted [Christ] and bestowed March 21 to April 3, 2020 Palm Sunday on him the name which is above every of the Passion of the Lord name.— Philippians 2:9 Total: $1,791.00 Thank you for your donation! We are happy to announce the launch of our new website - same address, new look! Stay close to our parish community through our online resources. Go to sttimothyla.org today. Mass and PLEASE DONATE liturgies from St. Timothy’s are available on our website, including upcoming Triduum liturgies. ONLINE AT:

The Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose Gomez, in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and the sttimothyla.org - click on the Council of Priests, suspended public Masses, Liturgies and Confession, and directed that churches new “Give” button at the top are to be closed in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles due to COVID-19 pandemic, through April 19, right side of the home page. unless otherwise extended, in accordance with California State and Los Angeles County orders. In Then click “Donate Now.” times of crises like these, we come together to keep things going. Please remember that we are still available virtually or on line or the phone. Although our staff to a certain extent is working You will also see the previous remotely, they are still working, and we want to keep them working, for you, and so that they can "WeShare" donation button.

continue to be paid. As directed by the Archdiocese, the rectory office is closed to the public, but

staff are still available by phone (please see bulletin cover for temporary hours). So please

remember that during this time. The Archdiocese encourages parishes to ring their bells at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as a sign of solidarity. The bells at St. Timothy’s regularly ring at those times.

I encourage you to take time during the Lord’s day to attend virtual Mass, and/or read the Now more than ever, we Gospels, pray with your families, and participate in spiritual communion. Further information encourage you to give online regarding Sunday Mass and participating in spiritual communion is in the bulletin and on the to St. Timothy’s. Thank you to cover. those who use online giving for We pray for the health and safety of our St. Timothy community. We pray for those who are sick, your support of our parish. It is for health care workers, and those who work in support services that we depend on, for those safe, simple, and convenient. It experiencing financial hardships, for those in isolation, and for a fast-moving resolution of the benefits our parish by helping current crisis. We desire to be of service to others, through following public health directives. to streamline our administra- tive process and providing The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the true and victorious king who begins a new kingdom. more accurate budgeting. After his royal entrance into Jerusalem, Jesus ascends his paradoxical throne, the cross, which reveals the nature of his kingdom, based on God’s forgiveness and sacrificial love. By accepting his suffering and offering forgiveness, Jesus broke the primary cycle of violence. The Gospels proclaim that the powers of evil, though continuing their effects today, were decisively defeated on the cross. The resurrection of Jesus launches the reign of God, which will be fully complete upon Jesus’ return. We are now offered a new path for being human by which, empowered by the Holy We pray for those who are Spirit, we may partner with God to create new cycles of life and hope. sick, for those who have died, Be sure to check out our new website! Same address, new look! Stay close to our parish for health care workers, and community through our online resources! Go to sttimothyla.org today! Mass liturgies from St. those who work in support Timothy’s are available on our website, including upcoming Triduum liturgies. services that we depend on, for those experiencing In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, public Masses and Liturgies are suspended and Catholics are financial hardships, for those in dispensed until April 19th or unless otherwise extended. As part of the safety measures isolation, and for a fast-moving recommended by the Archdiocese, the Church will remain closed until further notice. The resolution of the current crisis. statement from the Archdiocese on the following page includes information about live- streamed daily and Sunday Masses. Further information about live-streamed Mass is at We fly to thy lacatholics.org/emergency/ and in the bulletin. protection, O Holy Mother of As directed by the Archdiocese, Rectory offices are closed to the public through April 19, unless God. Despise not otherwise extended. A member of our staff is available by phone; please see bulletin cover for our petitions in temporary schedule. our necessities, Online giving to St. Timothy’s is safe, simple, and convenient. Please see the bulletin for details, but deliver us and go to sttimothyla.org - click on the new “Give” button at the top right side of the home always from all dangers, O page. Then click “Donate Now.” You will also see the previous "WeShare" donation button. glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. Fr. Paul E. Vigil POPE’S HOLY WEEK MESSAGE: ‘CREATIVITY OF LOVE CAN OVERCOME ISOLATION’ (3.27.20, vaticannews.va) “This evening I have the chance to enter your homes in a different way than usual.” That was how Pope Francis opened his video message sent on Friday ahead of Holy Week 2020. He noted how difficult and full of suffering these weeks have been for the many people whose lives have been affected by Covid-19. “I can imagine you in your families, living an unusual life to avoid contagion.” The Pope said he was thinking about children and young people stuck at home, those who have to face these difficult moments alone, and the elderly. “I have in my heart all the families,” he said, “especially those who have a loved one who is sick or who have unfortunately experienced mourning due to the coronavirus or other causes.” The complete article is at vaticannews.va

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the 8th grade class of 2020 for being accepted to the following high schools: Archer School for Girls, Bishop Montgomery High School, Brentwood School, Chaminade High School, Crespi Carmelite High School, Harvard-Westlake School, Immaculate Heart High School, Loyola High School, Marlborough High School, Marymount High School, Notre St. Timothy Triduum will be Dame Academy, Notre Dame High School, livestreamed. Details are at Oakwood School, Pacifica Christian High School, St. sttimothyla.org Bernard Catholic High School, St. Monica Catholic High School, Vistamar School and Windward School. . . . at the entrance to the Congratulations to the many who received house there were slaves who scholarships. washed one’s feet. It was ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS slaves’ work. But it was a service: a service carried out by slaves. And Jesus wanted to offer this service, to set us an example of how we If you or someone you know is looking for a school serving should serve one another.” (Pope Francis, March 29, 2018) grades PK-8, let them know about St. Timothy School. Applications for the 2020/21 school year are available at “Jesus’ Pasch is not a past http://sttimothy.org event; rather, through the power of the Holy Spirit it is ANNUAL FUND DRIVE (JANUARY - MAY) ever present, enabling us to see and touch with faith the flesh of Christ in those who suffer.” (Pope Francis, Message for Lent 2020) The St. Timothy School Annual Fund Campaign has now begun. Annual Fund is essential to the overall running of Each of us is called tonight to the school. The funds raised enable us to provide the well- rediscover in the Risen Christ rounded curriculum, including six specials (Performing the one who rolls back from Arts, Fine Arts, Library, Spanish, PE and Technology), at our heart the heaviest of stones. So let us first ask: What is the stone our catholic school, and to focus on developing as that I need to remove, what is its name? (Pope Francis, Easter Vigil 2019) enriching an environment as possible for our students and to support the future generation of our parish community. ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE YEAR 2020 DUE To contribute to this fundraiser, you can donate online TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; Updated: March 24, 2020 at sttimothy.org/give/annual-fund or use one of the Archbishop Gomez, in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and pledge cards found at the back of the Church. All donations are tax-deductible. the Council of Priests, has established the following liturgical guidelines, in effect until further notice. For fundraising questions or any assistance with

• The public celebration of Mass has been suspended in the contacting foundations, please contact Archdiocese of Los Angeles until April 19, 2020 (inclusive), or until Mary Bunster at 310-474-1811. further notice. • The faithful are encouraged to keep the Lord’s Day holy. Some ways to do this include: reading the Gospels, praying with their families, and to join to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY The weekday and Sunday Masses will be livestreamed from the ARE STILL NEEDED! Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels via the LA Catholics Facebook page, facebook.com/lacatholics. For more information on additional Mass broadcasts on TV and radio visit, lacatholics.org/mass-for-the- homebound.

RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS • Parishes are to suspend all regularly scheduled Confession times. • Priests may offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation only in danger of death or extremely extraordinary situations. then, Donate Now HOLY WEEK • Archbishop Gomez will celebrate the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral on April 6, 2020. The faithful are encouraged to view the livestream Click on the new button: of the Mass. • The Archbishop will celebrate the liturgies of the Sacred Paschal Triduum in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, which will be You will also see the previous Donate Today livestreamed. The complete statement is at sttimothyla.org and "WeShare" donation button. lacatholic.org/emergency THIS WEEK AT ST. TIMOTHY’S “In this time of pandemic, where we find ourselves to live more or less isolated, we are invited to rediscover and deepen the value of communion which unites all members of the Church. SUNDAY, APRIL 5: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord United with Christ we are never alone, but we form a single MONDAY, APRIL 6: Monday of Holy Week Body, of which He is the Head.”

TUESDAY, APRIL 7: Tuesday of Holy Week - Pope Francis at Angelus, Sunday, 3/15, before an empty St. Peter’s Square WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8: Wednesday of Holy Week; Passover begins See bulletin cover for spiritual communion prayer. THURSDAY, APRIL 9: Holy Thursday; The Sacred Paschal Triduum MASS AND LITURGY RESOURCES FRIDAY, APRIL 10: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); ST. TIMOTHY: STTIMOTHYLA.ORG Fast and Abstinence ARCHDIOCESE: FACEBOOK.COM/LACATHOLICS/ SATURDAY, APRIL 11: The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night; Pope Francis’ Masses: youtube.com/channel/ Holy Saturday UCxIsefyl9g9A5SGWA4FvGIA/

Catholic TV Mass: watchthemass.com/

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are EWTN Daily Mass: ewtn.com/tv/schedule days of fast and abstinence: Catholics (90064 zip code: Spectrum Channel 460, 5:00 a.m., 9 a.m., 4pm, between the ages of 18 and 59 should 9 p.m.; 11 p.m. Mass with Pope Francis) fast, those 14 years and older should abstain from meat. The USCCB describes National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: nationalshrine.org/mass/ fasting as taking one full meal, while also taking some food, not to equal another full meal, at breakfast and midday or evening. Of Catholic Faith Network Masses: catholicfaithnetwork.org/ course, illness or health issues excuse one from this obligation. KDOC channel 29: Sundays, 6:00 - 6:30 a.m., 9:00-9:30 a.m.

TOGETHER IN MISSION WGN channel 126: Sundays, 8:00-8:30 a.m.

This year our Together in Mission Spanish: UniMas KFTR-TV (channel 46): Monday-Friday and goal is $29,030. Every gift, Sunday at 7:00 a.m. and via Univision 34 Los Angeles Facebook regardless of the size, matters. It is important that we give what page. we can and answer this calling of our faith.

There are three ways to donate: TODAY’S READINGS

• use Together in Mission envelopes which are in pews Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusa- • go to ourmissionla.org - be sure to enter parish: “St. Timothy” lem (Matthew 21:1-11).

• use the direct mailer you received if you contributed last year First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I God bless you for your generous response and support. More am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).

information is at ourmissionla.org Psalm — My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22).

When you choose to give Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God to St. Timothy’s, you filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). make a difference not only Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion according to Matthew within the parish, but throughout our local community, (Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]). by supporting ministries that so many people depend on. To make things easy, our online giving site allows you to set up a recurring weekly or monthly donation to our DAILY PRAYER RESOURCES parish and easily give to various parish-wide collections USCCB: usccb.org/bible/readings & usccb.org/bible/reflections/ throughout the year. You’re also able to view complete, index.cfm accurate financial records at any time. Give Us This Day: giveusthisday.org/Digital Magnificat: https://us.magnificat.net/free Whichever way you decide to support our parish — Living with Christ: livingwithchrist.us/#covid envelopes, cash, checks, online giving—please know that The Word Among Us: wau.org/meditations/ we gratefully accept your gifts in all forms. We thank you for your commitment. OFFICE OF Donate Click the new “Give” button at the top of the LIFE, JUSTICE Today AND PEACE page, then click “Donate Now” OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF If you have any questions about our online giving LOS ANGELES program or about setting up your account, please don’t Those in need of food or supplies can call from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. hesitate to call the rectory at 310-474-1216. We’re here daily. A Catholic community of volunteers will connect callers to help! with local resources for food and other household necessities.

Sincerely, Note: You will also see the previous "WeShare" donation St. Timothy Parish Staff button. C.C.D.: As directed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CCD classes are cancelled until April 19, or unless otherwise extended.

TEENAGE CONFIRMATION: Sunday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., last class. At this time, it is too early to confirm if there will be class that day as new developments emerge from day to day. We strongly urge all families to continue helping your children to learn about God by following these guidelines. 1. Remember to say your prayers in the morning and at night. Jesus our Lord is always with us in good times and bad. He will never abandon us. Let us all continue to trust in His mercy, love, and compassion. 2. Continue saying prayers you learned. 3. Please read a few pages in your book whenever you have a chance. First Holy Communion 1 and 2: Please monitor your email for lessons and updates from the Religious Education team. For more information, please contact Dr. Lina Makabali at [email protected] or 310-474-1102.

STYM - ST. TIMOTHY YOUTH MINISTRY

All students 8th-12th grade are welcome to join our YOUth Ministry. For more information, please contact Manette at [email protected] or 310-470-6276. Postponed: Sunday, April 26, After Masses Get on the Bus Drive/Parish Hall

RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults) AND

ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Have you received all your Sacraments? Are you inspired by our exquisite liturgies, inspiring homilies, welcoming community and beautiful church? Or do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic or needs to be Confirmed? Our sessions answer questions about the Church and its teachings. It is a journey which fosters growth in our spiritual life and our relationship with God. All are welcome! Please contact Deborah Chan at 310-871-9022 or [email protected] for more information.

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