September 29 2019

MASS SCHEDULE 18400 KINZIE STREET NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325

Saturday Morning: 8:00AM Vigil: 5:30PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 1:30PM (Spanish) 5:30PM

Monday - Friday 6:30AM, 9:00AM Holy Days of Obligation Vigil: 7:30PM 6:30AM, 9:00AM, 7:30PM

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Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM - 7:30PM Friday: 8:30AM - 5:30PM Saturday: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM - 1:30PM 18405 SUPERIOR STREET NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 818-349-1500 [email protected] WWW.OLLNR.ORG

SCHOOL 18437 Superior Street Northridge, CA 91325 Phone: 818-349-0245 www.our-lady-of--school.org Rev. Fr. Loftus, Pastor Mr. Kris Brough, Principal

Rev. Msgr. Peter C. Moran, Pastor Emeritus Transitional Kindergarten Rev. Fr. Daniel White, Associate to Rev. Fr. Jerry O’Keeffe, Retired Grade 8 Deacon Francisco Sanchez Mr. Ramon Reyes, Pastoral Intern 2 From Our New Staff Members

Maria E. Natera is the new Business Manager. After watching the movie, “The Passion of the Maria was born in Los Angeles, California and at Christ,” at 17 years of age, the idea of becoming the early age of five, together with her parents, a priest came to Ramon. “Why did Jesus die for one older sibling, and one on its way, moved all me?” This question came to his mind and the way to South America to live in Caracas, Ramon’s response was LOVE. “If He died for me Venezuela. “Growing up in Venezuela was like and the whole world for love, then I wanted to living in California,” Maria states. “Caracas had give my life for Him and his people. If He came nice weather, beautiful beaches, high rise to serve then I want to serve, if He was the way buildings, and lots of traffic. The only difference to salvation then I want to walk that journey with then was that they spoke Spanish at school and my fellow brothers and sisters to Him.” English at home.” Maria lived in Venezuela until  1989 when she moved back to her roots in During his early twenties, Ramon attended southern California. She continued her career in in Los Angeles. There were Business Administration, working many years in over ten thousand families and over eight Sunday the entertainment and masses. This community was telecommunications a beacon of light in the middle industries, and for the last 14 of a dark city. The love of years, Maria worked for the serving andwalking hand in Archdiocese at two different hand with fellow Catholics parishes. Maria is the proud gave Ramon a heart of Christ. mom to one son, Paul He learned to love beyond Alexander, and grandma to himself, to give his time, two beautiful resources, and efforts for the granddaughters. Tim and wellbeing of his neighbor. Maria live in Northridge and Seeing the need of being the are happy to be at Our Lady bridge for others is what gave of Lourdes.  Ramon the sign to seek  deeper into what God has Ramon Jesus Reyes is our planned for him. That desire new Pastoral Intern. Ramon grew in pursuing a vocation was born and raised in West into the priesthood. , Los Angeles which is  just a couple of miles from As the Lord tells us in the Culver City. As the youngest Gospel of Matthew, “the of four children Ramon’s kingdom of heaven is like a MexicanAmerican family sought to express treasure buried in a field, which a person finds Catholic values throughout their daily life. and hides again and out of joy goes and sells all Ramon attended Saint Agatha Parish School for that he has and buys that field.” For this reason a couple of years and gained great respect for only, Ramon has found the most valuable thing in religious education. Through his adolescence he the whole world, God’s unconditional love. In this enrolled in both public and charter schools, while joyful life that he has chosen by God’s grace, he later in life Ramon received a Bachelors Degree will find true peaceful happiness. in Business Administration.    During Ramon’s childhood, he was that kid who had too many questions and received so few answers. Ramon started his discernment to the priesthood by seeking to understand what makes him that special child of God. He entered the journey like everyone else in our world, seeking happiness and true fulfillment.  Comments welcome on http:// ollnr.weconnect.com/blog/PASTORSBLOG

News & Updates 3

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT AT OLL! Tuesday, October 1, JUBILEE 6:00 - 8:00PM in the Moran Center. Our parish school is hosting a Catholic High School Night. All NEWS middle school parents are invited to attend. Speak with high school representatives, gather information, and ask questions about what makes their high school different from the rest. DO YOU REMEMBER THE PICTURE OF THE ADORABLE BABY AND NOW HANDSOME MAN IN BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS OUR LAST “GUESS WHO” SECTION? Well, it’s our Friday, October 4 on the Church patio very own pastor, Fr. David Loftus! He is the third pastor to 5:00PM. In honor of the Feast Day of St. shepherd this parish in 60 years. Fr. David’s installation as , all of God’s creatures are Pastor was in 2013. His first name is actually Christopher, invited to attend a blessing. Animals after his father. He did his baking in grade school and need to be on leashes or in carriers. early high school. Unfortunately, he Water will be provided. Questions may be addressed doesn’t remember any of his recipes to Mary Janus at 818-349-1500 ext. 114. to share. Boo hoo! Who’s next? The attractive young girl on the right was born in Rhode Island MASS OF HOPE, COURAGE AND and raised in Texas. She played STRENGTH, Tuesday, October 15 at tennis in high school and loves to look 7:30PM. We will recognize those who are at pictures of deep space. Can you fighting, surviving, and have lost their battle with guess who this is? cancer. We will pray with and for all family members that have been touched by cancer. Fr. Daniel White, Presiding. Donations THE DIAMOND JUBILEE will benefit “Stand Up To Cancer.” Closing Mass for our Church and School will be held OCTOBER 18, 19, 20 Friday, October 11 at 7:30PM FESTIVAL 2019 is just around the corner and Silent Auction is in need of RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY - gift items. Please consider OCTOBER 5 & 6 making a donation. We October is Respect Life accept monetary month. The USCCSB’s donations, gift cards, and theme for this year is “Christ, brand new material items. Our Hope in Every Season of Life.” No donation is too small. * 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is September 25 - November 3.

Please look around your 40 Days for Life is made up of three simple, peaceful house for any empty baskets that are taking up space. components: prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and Baskets can be dropped off at the Parish Center. community outreach. OLL has committed to a peaceful prayer presence from Noon until 2:00PM every Tuesday during the month of October, beginning Oct. 1 at the Family Planning Associates, 10200 Sepulveda YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS: Disneyland Blvd. in Mission Hills. Email Niamh at; Raffle tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit [email protected] if you would like to participate. The National Catholic Youth Conference. * BABY SHOWER Collection on the patio, October 5th Email: [email protected] or stop by and 6th. Accepting baby items and monetary the Parish Center to purchase your raffle ticket for a donations to “shower” Angel’s Way Maternity Home chance to win 4 Disneyland Park Tickets. and Mission Hills Pregnancy Counseling Center.

WE ARE A CHURCH PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED CARE FOR ALL WHO ARE HURTING Are you in need of a Stephen Minister? We can help. A Ministry providing quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. For more information, call 818-340-1500, ext.150 or email Patti Whisnant and Mel Rissi at [email protected] 4 Parish Family

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN

DID YOU KNOW? 

Understanding Community Grooming Monday, September 30 Like the psychological grooming we discussed last week, 6:45PM OLL Prayer Group community grooming is another way a predator inserts himself into the life of his (MC) child victim. In community grooming, the predator develops a rapport with the 7:00PM Boy Scouts (MC) community surrounding his victims, appearing to be kind, generous, and 7:00PM Festival Committee caring. This can often lead to increased levels of trust from adults around the (MC) victim, and increased access to the victim. The predator uses manipulation Tuesday, October 1 and lies to build a false image of good, which makes it harder for victims to 6:45AM Family Prayer (MC) come forward to express discomfort or report an allegation. For more 9:30AM Forever Young information on community grooming, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The (MC) Stockholm Syndrome and Victims of Abuse, Part II” at http://www.la- 6:00PM High School Night archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx. (MC) Contact Monica Alvarez at: [email protected]. “Working Together to 6:45PM RCIA Youth (PC) Prevent Child Sexual Abuse 2019” is available in the church and at the Parish 7:00PM Liturgy Committee Center Office. For more information call Safeguard at 213-637-7508. (SH) Wednesday, October 2 To register for a training session go to www.virtus.org, log in to find the location, 10:00AM Jubilee Committee date, and time of the course you’d like to take and submit your registration. (PC) 7:00PM Alpha (SH) 7:00PM RCIA (PC) COME PRAY WITH US! TUESDAY FAMILY PRAYER 7:00PM Youth Ministry (MC) BEGINS OCTOBER 1. Students grades TK - 8 are 7:30PM Novena (C) Thursday, October 3 welcome. Students must be accompanied by an adult and all family members are welcome. Breakfast included! 1:00PM Families Where: Moran Center When: Tuesdays at 6:45AM Anonymous (MC) (We are done with breakfast by 7:30AM so the children can get to school) 6:00PM Spanish Lectors ( Please park behind the school gate next to the Moran Center (east side) MC) 6:30PM Adaltari Day (MC) 7:00PM and FAMILIES OF FAITH Benediction (C) Recognizing that parents are called to be the first ones to pass 7:00PM Bridge (SH) on faith to their children, our religious education program is Friday, October 4 family based; the children do not come alone. We assist 5:00PM Animal Blessing parents in preparing children for the sacraments of (Church patio) Reconciliation and Eucharist, and in continuing to grow as 5:30PM Wedding Rehearsal followers of Jesus after First Communion. At least one parent, (C) preferably both, or another adult who is involved in the child’s 6:15PM Spanish Choir life must attend our sessions, offered on either Sundays or Wednesdays. (SMR) To register contact the Religious Education Office at 818-349-1285, 7:00PM SFVA (MC) Monday - Thursday from 10:00AM - 4:00PM. 7:30PM Summer Nights with Fr. David (MC)

A CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTORY (C) Church; (SH) Stroup Hall; (MR) WORKSHOP will be held on Saturday, October 5, Ministry Room; (PC) Parish Center; 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Centering prayer is a method of (MC) Moran Center; (YR) Youth contemplative prayer that opens us to interior transformation and deeper Room; (AC) Adoration Chapel intimacy with God and others. The workshop will be held at Holy Spirit Retreat (SMR) School Music Room Center located at 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, 91436. Fee is $35.00. Register online at: HSRCenter.com or contact Amanda Berg at 818-815-4480. SUMMER NIGHTS WITH FR. DAVID PARISH COMMUNICATION NEWS Come for a relaxing  Submit bulletin articles by Friday, 12:00PM, one week prior to evening with Fr. publication date. (Please be mindful that holidays may result in David as he addresses earlier deadlines.) Email: [email protected] or call Karen Pasano, questions asked by OLL’s 818-349-1500 ext. 111. community, Light refreshments will  Submit advertising of OLL events (flyers, posters, etc.) to [email protected] or be served on Friday, October 4 at call Anne Wing, 818-349-1500 ext. 112. 7:30PM in the Moran Center. Liturgy 5

September 28 8:00AM The Nettles Family Celebrate your marriage 5:30PM Evelyn Borja, Michelle Schulkin anniversary with our parish September 29 7:30AM Bienvenido Fajardo (D), Eulalia Pantaleon (D) community at the 9:00AM 9:00AM Jose & Leonicia Angat (D) Sunday Mass the second 10:30AM Walter J. Conn (D), Alfredo Santos (D) Sunday of the month. Call 5:30PM Antionio Macaisa (D), Marilou Popera (D) Betty Peltier at 818-363-0174. September 30 6:30AM Susan Kim (D), Lorenza Brennisen (D) 9:00AM Manuel Ortega, The Gardner Family October 1 6:30AM Lee (D), Doris Del Rosario (D) 9:00AM John Berenguer (D), Patricia Pierce (D) October 2 6:30AM Luis H. Paras, Sr. (D), Wayne Habell (D) 9:00AM Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mahoney October 3 6:30AM Frank Richardson (D, Ken Kassler (D) 9:00AM Winston White (D), Mary Jane Yurchak (D) October 4 6:30AM Harry & Susan Nakashima 9:00AM Estolan D’sa (D), Victor Emilio Alcartado (D) October 5 8:00AM Kenneth Sklar (D), Jose Andes (D) Sally Ritter 5:30PM Paul Burns (D), Bill Celello(D) October 6 7:30AM Augusto & Josefina Rojas (D) 9:00AM Mary Baker (D) 10:30AM Simplicia O. Galang (D), Ernesto Maria Cervas (D) 5:30PM Arturo Barbagiovanni (D), Fernando Malicay (D)

Readings for the Week of September 29, 2019 Pray For Our Sick Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50 Joe Rossi, John Greening, Dorothy Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Zec 8:23]/Lk 9:51-56 Peabody, Manuel Dayrit Sr., Guy Roth, Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Cindy Swaner, Michele Schulkin, Tina Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9ab]/Lk 10:1-12 Montanez, Vivian Doolan, Bruno Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk 10:13-16 Gerardo, Enrique Soriano, Sammy Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37 [34]/Lk 10:17-24 Pomerantz, Roberto Tellez, Sonia Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 Franco, Sharon Chelner, Jean Bailey, Linawati Gunawan, Cassandra Heise, Irene Sequeira, Michelle Hajevoort, Michael Breaux, Herbert Wetzel, Eriberto Beduya, Evan Beck, Elsa Terre, Giovanna Steich, Jeff Orsini, Curtis Atkins, Jackie Atkins, Jziah Atkins, Michael Rissi, Joe Ares, Jennifer Russell, John Cordova, , Marty Hibbs, Michael Ortiz, Christine Summerson Tilt, Pamela exuxvvt gtçÄxÜ `ÉÜztÇ tÇw `tàà{xã e|v{tÜw c|ÑxÜ Shafer, Larry Lee, Glen Brendt, Wenchie Baldado, Timothy Guerin, Gina Celello Craig, Richard Black, Tim Shurle, Sylvia Sanchez, Joanne Manning, Kim THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 (not our Grenshaw, Maria Juarez, Judi Chiang, usual first Friday) Myella Carvhal, Elba Rojas, Rivera, we invite you for Emily Wilson, Jede Delasea, Cheri Kehrli, Rosary and Kevin Janus, Danny Kahn, Lily Sheridan, William McAndrew, Irene McAndrew, Benediction at 7:00PM to pray for Charles Luzusky, Marian Crossan, vocations. For information William Doyle, Mimi Borkowski, Kevin regarding Vocations, call Sylvia at Krzewinski, Carmen Gerardo, Terri 818-489-3242. Archdiocesan Discernment Group Gerardo, Bobby Gerardo, Arthur Vocation Office: 213-637-7248 San Fernando Region Every 2nd Friday of the Month Legaspi, Carol Schultz, Jim & Sharon www.lavocations.org. Regional Russel, Guillermina Makabenta, Matt Vocations Director: Fr. Sam Ward 7:00PM St. Charles Borromeo DeJoy, Romie Paras, Betty Ormiston, Cecilia Richards 213-637-7515 North Hollywood, CA 91602

Parish Ministries & Organizations SACRAMENTS FAITH FORMATION Anointing of The Sick - Please contact the Parish Center, Children’s Liturgy - Mary Roehrick, [email protected] 818-349-1500. Email: [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Confirmation: Adult Confirmation, please contact Sr. Sharon Baptized Catholic and wish to complete your Richards, SDSH, 818-349-2836. Youth Confirmation, please sacraments? Join us Wednesday evenings, 7:00PM in the contact Sage Hubacek, 818-349-1500 ext. 109. Parish Center Office. Contact Sr. Sharon Richards, SDSH, First Communion - Contact Religious Education, Sr. Frances 818-349-2836, [email protected] Kennedy, SDSH, 818-349-1285. RCIA Adapted for Children is a process for any Infant Baptism - First & third Sunday of the month un-baptized child age 7 to 17 interested in becoming at 2:30PM. Baptism preparation is the 2nd Thursday of the fully initiated in the Catholic Faith. We meet month at 7:00PM. Call Anne Wing for an appointment, Tuesdays, 6:45 - 8:00PM in the Parish Center Office. 818-349-1500 ext. 112. Please contact Sister Sharon at 818-349-2836. Marriage - Contact the Parish Center at least six months prior, Religious Education - Sr. Frances Kennedy, SDSH, Families for an appointment. Anne Wing, 818-349-1500 ext. 112. of Faith, [email protected] or 818-349-1285. Reconciliation - Saturdays: 4:00PM and 7:30PM Youth Ministry/Confirmation - Sage Hubacek, 818-349-1500 ext. 109, [email protected] PRAYER LIFE Alpha - Contact Mary Janus, email, [email protected] Bible Institute - Contact Carmen Schroeder for the next Altar Preparation - Mary Roehrick, email, study group at, [email protected] or 818-368-2393. [email protected] Legion of Mary - Meets Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in Altar Server Training - Dianne Walker, 818-349-1500 or Room 2 of the School. Contact Tarq Vesagas at email, [email protected] [email protected] Anniversary Sunday - Betty Peltier, 818-363-0174 Novena - to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is held on Bridge - First Thursday of the month at 7PM. Wednesday evenings, 7:30PM in the Church. Dorothy Boudreau, 818-993-8437 OLL Prayer Group - Meets every Monday, 7:00PM in the Bulletin - Karen Pasano, 818-349-1500 ext. 111 or Moran Center. Contact Nagi Zaki, [email protected] [email protected] Perpetual Adoration Chapel - The blessed Sacrament is CCFA, Catholic Community of Filipino-Americans, exposed everyday from 6:00AM - Midnight. Become an [email protected] adorer or just come for a visit. Contact Wendy Wilson at Catholic Newman Club of California State University [email protected] Northridge, CSUN - [email protected] Prayer Network - Linda Remollino, 818-885-5764. Choirs: 9:00AM Family & 5:30PM Harmonia choirs, SFVA - San Fernando Vigil Adorers meet Friday evenings, Mary Janus, [email protected] 7:30PM in Moran Center. Contact Jovita Escano 10:30AM choir - Cadabes, [email protected] 818-836-9075. 12:00, Noon choir, Erick Infantas, [email protected] Communications - Anne Wing, 818-349-1500 ext. 112 or OUTREACH [email protected] Counters - Guilio Proietto, [email protected] Bereavement - Mary Ann Cummins, [email protected] Environment - Stephanie Elena, [email protected] Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick - Receive the Eucharist at Eucharistic Ministers - Judy Proietto, [email protected] home on Friday mornings. Call Catherine Wallace at Festival Committee - Ray & Audrey Purwadihardja, 818-886-6656. [email protected] Families Anonymous - A 12 step program for those dealing Forever Young Seniors Group - Sr. Sharon Richards, with people with a substance abuse issue. Meet in Rm. 4 of [email protected] or 818-349-2836 Moran Center, Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30PM. Call 818-892-5319. Lectors - Kevin Krzewinski, [email protected] MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity is a multi-faceted Library - Open Sundays 9:30AM - 1:15PM. agency where volunteers are needed in many areas. MEND Kareena de Vera Kiefer, [email protected] barrels are located in the church for your donations of Liturgy - Mary Janus, 818-349-1500 ext. 114, non-perishable food. Bob Mayers, 818-360-5928. [email protected], O.A.S.I.S - Older Adult Services provides friendly visits, Men’s Club - Robert Villegas, [email protected] transportation to doctors and Sunday Mass. Contact Iris Pastoral Care - Anne Wing, 818-349-1500 ext. 112, Camacho at the Guadalupe Center, 213-251-3572 or [email protected] Lilia Hughes, 818-341-3314. Email, [email protected] Respect Life - Niamh Anderson, [email protected] OLL Feeds God’s Children - Packaging events held Sacristans - Roi Gonotirto, [email protected] Scouts: periodically. Contact Bill Williams, [email protected] Cub Scouts - Steve Engstrom, [email protected] Parish Crisis/Counseling - Referral Service, call the Parish Boy Scouts - Kurt Jacobson, [email protected] Office, 818-349-1500. Spanish Liturgy - Erik Lozano, 818-349-1500 ext. 151 or Safeguard the Children - Monica Alvarez, [email protected] [email protected] Spanish Music Director - Coco Veloz, [email protected] Stephen Ministry - Christ-Centered confidential care for those TROLL - Theater Repertoire of Our Lady of Lourdes (TROLL) hurting. Email [email protected], call Patti Whisnant or Mary Engstrom, [email protected] Mel Rissi at 818-349-1500 ext. 150 (private voicemail) Ushers - Sandy Hart, [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society - Helping those in need. Women’s Council - Mary Roehrick, 818-349-1500 ext.149 (private voicemail) [email protected]