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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 MAY 15, 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 the Archdiocese of Los Angeles amid We are happy to announce the launch of our new the current health threat due to Learn More website - same address, new look! Click the link to the left to check it out. COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Public Masses and Liturgies have been Stay close to our parish community through our online resources. suspended and Catholics are dispensed until May 15th 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 MAY 15, 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 MAY 15, 2020, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED St. Timothy School 26 10479 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 474-1811 www.sttimothy.org Lena Randle, Principal Pastor’s Notes April 26, 2020 Donations, April 18-25, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.— Acts 2:28 Mail-in & Drop-off: $3,865 eCatholic Online: $1,935 Supporting Our Community: You are always on our minds during this time. We are reaching out Total: $5,800 by phone to see how all are doing and if there is anything they may need. Thank you for your donation! God’s Plan: Today’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ walk to Emmaus with two of the disciples. Frightened, sad, and confused, the two of them don’t recognize Jesus, who tells them what Peter said in the readings: All this had to happen as part of God’s plan. In the end, these disciples PLEASE DONATE ONLINE recognize Jesus as we are to recognize him—in the breaking of the bread. At sttimothyla.org - click on the new “Give” button at the The Easter Season culminates at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, as they top right side of the home gather in the Upper Room. I encourage you during this time of “Safer at Home” to attend virtual page. Then click “Donate Now.” Mass, and/or read the Gospels, pray with your families, and participate in spiritual communion. You will also see the previous Join us for Sunday Mass at St. Timothy’s online on our new website. Go to sttimothyla.org click on "WeShare" donation button. the video box on the right of the homepage for Mass. Also, Friday, May 1st, we will have First Friday Mass and May Crowning at 11:30 a.m. That will show on our portal also. The Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose Gomez, in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and the Council of Priests, directed that public Masses, Liturgies and Confession continue to be suspended Now more than ever, we and churches continue to be closed in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles due to COVID-19 pandemic, encourage you to give online to until May 15, unless otherwise extended, in accordance with California State and Los Angeles St. Timothy’s. Thank you to County orders. In times of crises like these, we come together to keep things going. Please those who use online giving for remember that we are still available virtually or online or by phone. Although our staff to a certain your support of our parish. It is extent is working remotely, they are still working, and we want to keep them working, for you, safe, simple, and convenient. It and so that they can continue to be paid. As directed by the Archdiocese, the rectory office is benefits our parish by helping closed to the public, but staff are still available by phone (please see bulletin cover for temporary to streamline our administrative hours). So please remember that during this time. The Archdiocese encourages parishes to ring process and providing more their bells at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as a sign of solidarity and Catholic presence in our accurate budgeting. community. The bells at St. Timothy’s ring regularly at those times. Stay close to our parish community through our online resources at sttimothyla.org and for Sunday Mass at St. Timothy’s click on the video box on the right of the homepage. First Friday Mass and May Crowning on May 1st will show on our portal also. Details are in the bulletin. We are accepting Mass Intentions for daily morning Mass. MASS INTENTIONS In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, public Masses and Liturgies are suspended, churches are We offer daily morning Mass closed and Catholics are dispensed until May 15th or unless otherwise extended and Rectory with one or two servers; Mass offices are closed. See the following page for the statement. A member of our staff is available Intentions are being accepted. by phone; please see bulletin cover for temporary schedule. MONDAY. APRIL 20 Online giving to St. Timothy’s is safe, simple, and convenient. Please see the bulletin for details, Edward Herrera and go to sttimothyla.org - click on the new “Give” button at the top right side of the home TUESDAY, APRIL 21 page. Then click “Donate Now.” You will also see the previous "WeShare" donation button. Rev. Vicente Payuyo Fr. Paul E. Vigil WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 CATHOLIC LEADERS RESPOND TO ADMINISTRATION’S HALT TO IMMIGRATION WITH A CALL FOR Mary Anne Berchtold UNITY IN THE EFFORT TO OVERCOME COVID-19 FRIDAY, APRIL 24 (4.23.20, usccb.org) Responding to the proclamation signed by President Trump announcing a Nora Aquino temporary reviewable immigration halt, leaders of the United States Catholic Bishops Conference stated, “ Our common humanity is apparent more now than ever. The virus is merciless in its SUNDAY, APRIL 26 preying upon human life; it knows no borders or nationality. Pope Francis teaches us that to live Minerva Magers Parishioners of STC through these times we need to employ and embody the 'creativity of love.' The President’s action threatens instead to fuel polarization and animosity. We must always remember that MONDAY, APRIL 27 we are all sons and daughters of God joined together as one human family” (usccb.org). Edward Herrera POPE ENCOURAGES FAITHFUL TO PRAY ROSARY AT HOME TUESDAY, APRIL 28 (4.25.20, vaticannews.va) Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to pray the Rosary during the Marcus Ross month of May, “when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion We pray for the sick, the for the Blessed Virgin Mary.” In a letter for the month of May, the Pope notes that it is a tradition deceased, for health care to pray the Rosary at home with the family during this month. This year, he continues, “the workers, and those in support restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this 'family' aspect, services that we depend on, for also from a spiritual point of view.” Pope Francis also proposes two new prayers to the Blessed those experiencing financial Virgin Mary, which can be recited at the end of the Rosary. In his letter, he assures the faithful that hardships, for those in he too will be reciting those prayers throughout the month of May, “in spiritual union with all of isolation, and for a fast-moving you.” The complete article is at vaticannews.va resolution of the current crisis. Congratulations! The 8th grade graduates will be attending the following high schools: Aisling – Brentwood School June – Immaculate Heart High School Aaron & Aristotle – Loyola High School Emily & Gianna – Marlborough School Annika, Isabella & Miranda – Marymount High School Benjamin – Notre Dame High School STTIMOTHYLA.ORG Benson – Oakwood School Santiago & Jaden – St. Monica Catholic High School ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS If you or someone you know is looking for a school serving grades PK-8, let them know about St. Timothy School. Applications for the 2020/21 school year are available at http://sttimothy.org ANNUAL FUND DRIVE (JANUARY - MAY) The St. Timothy School Annual Fund Campaign has now begun. Annual Fund is essential to the overall running of the school. The funds raised enable us to provide the well-rounded curriculum, including six specials (Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Library, Spanish, PE and Technology), at our catholic school, and to focus on Rest In Peace Lily developing as enriching an environment as possible for our students and to support the future generation of With sadness we announce the our parish community. To contribute to this fundraiser, passing of Lily, Fr. Paul’s Shetland you can donate online at sttimothy.org/give/annual- Sheepdog. She has been an fund or use one of the pledge cards found at the back enthusiastic and charming part of our parish since 2009. She loved seeing of the Church. All donations are tax-deductible. and being with parishioners. Thank you all for your kindness to her. We For fundraising questions or any assistance with know you join us in extending condolences to our Pastor, Fr. Paul. contacting foundations, please contact Please find beautiful Lily’s eulogy/obituary and photo montage at Mary Bunster at 310-474-1811.