15520 Ventura Boulevard • Encino • California • 91436

REV. EBEN M. MACDONALD -PASTOR REV. CYPRIAN CARLO -PRIEST IN RESIDENCE

15520 VENTURA BOULEVARD • ENCINO • CALIFORNIA • 91436

www.st-cyril.org • 818- 986.8234 PAGE TWO SAINT CYRIL OF JERUSALEM JANUARY 5TH 2020

From The Desk of Father Mac BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS for the month of January has been rescheduled to the second For many people Christmas is over. Lots of folks have al- Wednesday of the month, January 8th, because of ready taken down the Christmas tree, lights and decora- the New Years holiday. tions until next year. Retail stores have cleared out the Christmas merchandise and filled their shelves with Valen- FULLY REPLY ON GOD (FROGS) will meet this tine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day stuff. But our celebration of Sunday during the 10 am mass for the Feast of the Christmas continues today with the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany. If you are interested helping to spread our faith in Jesus to the next generation of Catho- The word Epiphany means “manifestation or appearance.” lics why not become a FROGs volunteer teacher? All mate- Webster’s dictionary elaborates: “a moment in which you rials and lesson plans are provided. No experience is re- suddenly see or understand something in a new or very quired. Please contact the parish office for more details. clear way; an intuitive grasp of reality through something simple and striking.” Something as simple as a child. Some- CANDLELIGHT ROSARY AND PRAYER GROUP thing as striking as a star. The star of today’s gospel is liter- meets on Mondays (except holidays) at 7pm in ally the star. It is the original GPS device, guiding the magi front of the altar of our Lady near the west doors from the east toward Christ. of church. Please consider joining us for this spe- cial devotion. In the Feast of the Epiphany we see all of these meanings come into play. It reveals that the Messiah was not just for OPEN HOUSE at Saint Cyril’s school will take the Jews, but also for the Gentiles. The stars and prophe- place Thursday, January 23rd, at 6:00pm. You are cies, signs from the heavens made by God and inspirations invited to tour the campus and discover more of the Holy Spirit, both point to a great king being born. about the unique experience we have to offer The Three Magi themselves coming to pay homage to a new- children in preschool through 8th grade. Our school pro- born king is also an epiphany: it gives us insight into the vides an affordable education in a safe environment where deeper meaning of the Messiah for us. a child can mature intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically. For more details, visit www.stcyril.net. History is silent about just who or what the magi in the gos- "Love God, Love Neighbors, Love Self, Love Learning" pels really were. In some translations, they are astrologers, in others they are kings or wise men, and, we don’t know exactly how many of them there were. But because they brought three gifts – gold, frankincense and myrrh – tradi- tion has held that there were three of them. The important thing to remember is that they didn’t come empty handed. The gospel tells us “They opened their treasures.” THE FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP Like the magi, each of us has a treasure to offer Christ—and Discovering a More Meaningful Life and Faith to offer the world. The prayerful question we should ask Impatience ourselves is: what is it? What do I have to give? Sometimes the best present is the gift of being present. Compassion is “I am extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in a treasure. So is time. So is solidarity with the suffering. So the end. — Margaret Thatcher is prayer. No matter who we are, where we come from, or what we do: each of us has a treasure to offer. Whether you’re waiting in line at the post office or sitting

in your car on the freeway, impatience appears to be a As we celebrate today Christ manifesting himself to the part of our everyday lives. It can cause conflicts in our re- world, let’s take time to think of what that manifestation lationships, impacting our lives in a negative way. How can has meant to us. And let’s ask ourselves what I can give in we control our impatience? Bring your thoughts and experi- return – to God, and to others. What are my treasures? ences to this engaging discussion designed for adult singles What do I have to give? The Feast of the Epiphany signals to and couples. For further information, contact Robert Han- us that Christmas season is drawing to a close but that ley at [email protected], 818.366.7263. doesn’t mean the season of giving is coming to an end.

Through our daily acts of charity and mercy, we are to be THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT like that star that guided the Magi to Jesus. More people January 8 – 7:00-8:30 p.m. than we realize, people who live right beside us, are Our Lady of Grace - Parish Center searching, and if we let our lives shine in Christ, we will 5011 White Oak Avenue (Ventura Blvd. and White Oak) Encino, CA 91316 help them, just as the star helped the Magi, to find true joy in the tiny child born in a lowly stable in Bethlehem. Have a Fulfilling, Wonderful New Year!

YOURS IN CHRIST, REV. EBEN MACDONALD, PASTOR EPIPHANY PAGE THREE SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN WHAT IS CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING? SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH Child sex trafficking occurs when a minor is in- 4:00 pm - Anna Steffen, RIP. volved in a commercial sex act where sex is SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH traded for money, food, shelter, drugs or any- 8:00 am - John King, SPEC. INT. thing else of value. Perpetrators of sex traffick- 10:00 am - JJ Sanani, RIP ing often target children believing their age 12:00 pm makes them easier to manipulate and control. This crime - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. is occurring in all types of communities throughout the MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH U.S. and traffickers are making an alarming profit while 7:30 am - Melchor Rosales, SPEC. INT. victims endure abuse and violence. One of the most im- TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH portant things you can do to protect your child is to create 7:30 am - The King Family , SPEC. INT. an environment in which he or she feels comfortable talk- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH ing with you as a trusted adult. For more information 7:30 am -Cassie Apelo, SPEC. INT. please visit, http://www.missingkids.com/theissues/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH trafficking. 7:30 am - Cassie Apelo, SPEC. INT. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH PRAYERS, POTATOES & PUBS: A JOURNEY INTO THE 7:30 am - Cassie Apelo, SPEC. INT. HEART AND SOUL OF IRELAND. You are invited to join SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH Fr. Mike Wakefield on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to 7:30 am - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. Ireland: 13 days, October 12 – 24, 2020. Join us as we ven-

ture to the Emerald Isle and the Land of St. Patrick! Only $4,499 from Los Angeles (LAX), plus $195 in tips. Download TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE the free color brochure & registration form at Our Story is Hope GoCatholicTravel.com/20037. Be sure to mark your cal- (as of December 17th 2019) endar for an Informational Meeting at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020, in the Parish Center (13360 Valleyheart PARISH GOAL: $67, 300 Dr. Sherman Oaks 91423) to learn more. For more infor- AMOUNT PLEDGED: $47, 234 (70.2% of goal) mation, contact Group Coordinators Carla & Joe Kazimir at AMOUNT PAID: $45, 387(67.4% of goal) (818) 468-7068 or [email protected]. Space is lim- AMT. UNDER GOAL: -$21,913 (-32.6% under goal) ited. Register today! one red Thanks to those of who have already made a pledge of support.

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE GROTTO FOR COFFEE AND Envelopes are still available if you wish to make a contribution. DONUTS AFTER THE 8 AND 10 AM MASSES Thank you.

ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM PARISH STEWARDSHIP DECEMBER 22ND Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11

The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image of Stewardship that we should all try to follow each day. In

gratitude for all that we have been given, we are called to SAINT CYRIL PARISH MONTHLY PROFIT & LOSS generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we November 2019 pick and choose. God wants us to be generous with eve- Income: $63,971 rything, but especially that one thing that means the most Expenses: $83,719 to you. Shortfall: -$19,748

Envelopes (Egive incl.) $ 7,664 PrayFor

Alicata Houston Claudia Ortiz Loose cash $ 886 Family Regina Hagan Bob Farina Total $ 8,550 Tio Galli Julie Duke Mickey Pappas Dolores Cardelucci Weekly Goal $ 15,000 Sheldon Payne Maureen O’Connor Mary Shartzer Difference $ 6,450 John King Dorothy Montanio Gerard Buttita Thank you for your generosity

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Church SUNDAY & WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturdays 4:00 PM Sundays 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM Vigil of Holy Days 7:00 PM Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Weekdays (MON-SAT) 7:30 AM SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/RECONCILIATION Saturday: 8:00-8:30 AM & 3:00-4:00 PM MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesday: 8:00 AM HOLY ROSARY Daily after the 7:30 AM Mass SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 2nd Sunday of each Month at 2:00 PM WEDDINGS Must contact the priest at least 6 months in advance BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL Open Monday—Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st Friday of each Month after the 7:30 AM Mass

“Have You Remembered” your parish or school in your will or trust? Our correct legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of: Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (Parish or School)

For further information, please contact Kimberly Jetton at (213) 637-7512 / [email protected] www.ADLALegacy.org

- Contact Us -

PARISH OFFICE ……………………………………………………… 818- 986.8234 RECTORY ………………………………………………………………… 818- 986.8234 SCHOOL ………………………………………………………………… 818- 501.4155 CONVENT …………………………………………………………… 818- 784.1290 BIBLE STUDY ………………………………………………………… 818- 789.5947 RCIA/ RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE …………………………… 818- 789.5947 CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM …………………………… 818- 981.6832 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK ………………… 818- 986.8234 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM/YOUTH MINISTRY ………… 818- 986.8234

PARISH WEBSITE ……………………………………………… www.st-cyril.org PARISH EMAIL ……………………………………………………… [email protected] FACEBOOK …………………………………………….…...... … / St C yril O fJerusalem

SCHOOL WEBSITE …………………………………………….…… www.stcyril.net SCHOOL EMAIL …………………………………………………… [email protected]

PARISH MAIL ADDRESS: 4601 FIRMAMENT AVE., ENCINO, CA 91436

Schedule of Events January 18, 2020 La Placita/Olvera Street Youth/Young Adult Rally

Walk Begins at 12:30pm

LA State Historic Park Festival 2:00pm -4:00pm

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels REQUIEM MASS FOR THE UNBORN 5:00PM

Imperial Western at Union Station 7:00pm Young Adult After Party

PROBATE NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? LIVING TRUSTS WILLS Chris Daniels ✦ John Daniels Attorneys At Law 17024 Lassen Street, Northridge John Mason Owner Get this www.johndanielslaw.com 818-528-5388 818-718-1250 818.533.1975 Free Initial Consultation [email protected] weekly bulletin Local Catholic Lawyers Lic 600983 Parishioner $25 brightstar.com/s-san-fernando-valley delivered by OFF

email - for FREE! The Sponsors Who Appear On This Bulletin. It Is Through Sign up here: Their Support That This Bulletin Is Made Possible. https://www.jspaluch.com/BulletinSubscribe.aspx Business Owners Interested In Advertising Please Call J.S. Paluch Courtesy of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc. 1-800-231-0805 The Most Complete Consider Remembering Online National Your Parish in Your Will. Directory of For further information, Check It Out Today! Catholic Parishes please call the Parish Office.

Take your FAITH ON A JOURNEY. Catholic Cruises/Tours to Worldwide Destinations Mass is included with all our tours • Holy Land Discovery • Fatima, Lourdes and Shrines of Spain • Grand Catholic Italy • Footsteps of Apostle Paul Catholic Cruises and Tours • Shrines of Alpine Europe • Pilgrimage to Lourdes and The Apostleship of the Sea • Scottish Highlands • Camino, A walking journey for the soul of the United States of America www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com Call us today at 860-399-1785 or email [email protected]

Grow in your faith, find a Mass, and connect with your Catholic Community with OneParish!

Download Our Free App or Visit MY.ONEPARISH.COM

Please support the advertisers in your bulletin, and thank them for their continued support. They make your bulletin possible.

✂ Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad” If You Live Alone You Need MDMedAlert! and Present It The Next Time You 24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY! Patronize One of Our Advertisers ✔ Ambulance Solutions as Low as 95 a month Medical Alert System ✔Police ✔Fire $19. FREE Shipping ✔Friends/Family $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly FREE Activation NO Long Term Contracts This Button SAVES Lives! • One Free Month As Shown GPS, • No Long-Term Contract Thank you for advertising in CALL Lowest Price Guaranteed! NOW! 800.809.3352 GPS Tracking w/Fall Detection • Price Guarantee our church bulletin. Nationwide, No Land Line Needed • Easy Self Installation I am patronizing your business MDMedAlert EASY Set-up, NO Contract because of it! Safe-Guarding America’s Seniors Nationwide! 24/7 365 Monitoring in the USA Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608 513813 St Cyril of Jerusalem Church www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805