St.St. RaymondRaymond CatholicCatholic ChurchChurch 12348 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90242 Phone: 562-923-4509 Fax: 562-869-3359 Website: http://SaintRaymond.org Email: [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil : 5:00 pm

Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am (English) 1:00 pm (Spanish), 5:30 pm (Life Teen)

Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:30 & 9:00 am

Saturdays: 8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation: As Announced

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays: 3:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays: 8:30-9:00 am or call the Parish Office for an appointment with the priest on duty

Please see page 2 for details for:

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

BAPTISM

CONFIRMATION & EUCHARIST

MARRIAGE

HOLY ORDERS & RELIGIOUS LIFE

Please call 213-637-7248 ST. RAYMOND PARISH PARISH OFFICE HOURS

A joyous place filled with warmth and good friends, Monday-Friday: 10 am to 6 pm A peaceful place filled with trust and love, Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm A place where everyone feels welcome, Sunday: 9 am to 12:30 pm A safe place to grow and learn, A community that has been blessed. Our Parish Priests Fr. John Higgins, Pastor Fr. Paul Thomas, Associate Pastor Fr. Ambrose, In Residence

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PARISH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Office 562-923-4509

PASTORAL TEAM Parish School 562-862-3210 Rev. John W. Higgins, Pastor Religious Education Office 562-862-6959 Rev. Paul Thomas, Associate Pastor Marc Nuno, School Principal Parish Web Site: http//SaintRaymond.org Parish Email Address: [email protected] Sr. Paula Strohfus, C.H.F., Director of Religious Ed. Sandy Gallegos, Director of R.C.I.A. School Web Site: www.straymondschool-downey.org Danette Buckley, Director of Liturgy School Email Address: principal@straymondschool- Jennifer Quinones, Director of Youth Ministries Downey.org (Confirmation and Edge)

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Youth Ministry: [email protected] Erik Landesfeind, Parish Administrator Laura Larios-Varela, Secretary Elaine Kunkel, Bulletin Editor Joan Lueke, Parish Records SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE Fr. Ambrose Kadambukatt, OCD / FAMILIES FIRST COMMITTEE Chaplain, St. Francis Hospital Prevent Cyberbullying in Online Gaming Fr. Etienne Khumbah The pace of online gaming is only growing. There is a small but real chance that victimization could occur when kids play and interact with others on phones, tablets, laptops, desk- BAPTISM: One Sunday a month. Call Parish Office to make ar- tops and gaming consoles. A helpful way to teach children rangements for class and Baptism.. about handling problems is to encourage them to report is- FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION: Please call our Par- sues when they arise. Internet service providers and gaming ish, School, or Religious Education offices to learn about education networks have systems set up to field complaints of abuse opportunities for the reception of these sacraments. We also have an initiation process for adults seeking Baptism in our Church! and then investigate them (in conjunction with law enforce- ment, when necessary). For more tips on how to help pro- MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months prior tect young people from vulnerabilities while playing online to anticipated wedding date. please email [email protected] or call (213) 637- SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: In the event of serious illness or 7227 to receive a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Preventing medical emergency, anointing of the sick may be arranged by contact- Cyberbullying in Online Gaming, Part 2.” ing the Parish Office. Make an appointment to come by before a sur- gery.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

ALTAR SERVERS…………………………………..……………………………..Kathi Bode 923-3142 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER………………..…………..Jacob & Sarah Flores 923-7335

ALTAR SOCIETY…………………………………………..…………….Danette Buckley 923-4509 MARRIAGE NULLITY……………………..………….. .…Fr. John W. Higgins 923-4509 ANGEL TREE…………………………………………………………………… ………………….. 923-4509 MEN’S PRAYER GROUP …………………………….…Fr. John W. Higgins 923-4509 BAPTISM ……………………………………………...………….…Laura Larios-Varela 923-4509 MUSIC DIRECTOR (ENGLISH)……….……………………..….……Jose Soto 923-4509

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP.……….….. Jill Lavey 923-5819/Elaine Kunkel 531-9620 MUSIC DIRECTOR (SPANISH)…………………...... …….Jost Soto 923-4509

CONFIRMATION (High School).…...……………...……...... Jennifer Quinones 923-4509 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CATECISMO..……………..Sr. Paula Strohfus 862-6959 DETENTION MINISTRY………………..…………….……Sr. Teresa-Los Padrinos 940-8711 RELIGIOUS RECOGNITION FOR YOUTH………………..…..Diane Garcia 862-8309 DIVINE MERCY MINISTRY………………………………………………Larry Wysocki 927-1482 RCIA – ADULTS & TEENS……………………………………..Sandy Gallegos 923-4509 EDGE MINISTRY (Middle School)….……………………...Jennifer Quinones 923-4509 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY ………………...…………………..Annette Lopez 397-9765 FINANCE COUNCIL…………………………………………………………. ….Ray Lavey 923-4509 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN/Families First…………..…Elaine Kunkel 531-9620 GUADALUPANOS…………………………………………………….....Teresa Solomon 644-3496 SANDWICH PROGRAM……………………………………………..Silvia Larson 818-9445 HALL & ROOM RENTALS.…………………………..…………Park Place Catering 866-5464 SCHOOL & SCRIP-GIFT CERTIFICATES.…………………….School Office 862-3210 HAND MAID MINISTRY………………………………………………………....Kathi Bode 923-3142 SENIOR CITIZENS……………………………………………Sr. Paula Strohfus 862-6959 HEALTH MINISTRY………………………….Jill Lavey 923-5819/Elaine Kunkel 531-9620 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL………………….………Paul Iacovitti 923-4509 ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION…………………………..………..Perry Shurko 804-0230 SPANISH BIBLE STUDY……………………………………………Connie Ochoa 928-7291 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS……………………………………………... Mario Mendoza 622-1803 TIJUANA ORPHANAGE………………………………………Irma Landesfeind 862-8837 LEGION OF MARY.………………………………………………….…...Olivia Hernandez 884-9513 WEDDING COORDINATOR (English)….….………...……… Tami Shilling 869-3260 LITURGY COMMITTEE/LITURGICAL MINISTRIES……...….Danette Buckley 923-4509 WEDDING COORDINATOR (Spanish)………… Laura Larios-Varena 923-4509 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES/SPANISH………....…,Marcial & Blanca Espinoza 869-3661 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY.…………………..…………… Francisco Sandoval 291-6111

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LIFE IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY !!!

HIGH SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION? (or Eighth Grade) We’re delighted you’ve come to our parish, and we hope you’ll find a home with us. Being a registered member allows us to bet- Do you have a son or daughter in 8th grade or high school ter serve you; you can register by calling (562) 923-4509 or going who has not yet received First Communion? We have a online to http://SaintRaymond.org. program specifically for these teens here at St. Raymond If you move or change your phone number, please call the and would love to have your child join us in this group. parish office at (562) 923-4509 to let us know. Please call Jennifer Quinones or Sandy Gallegos at 562- BULLETIN INFO: The bulletin deadline is Friday, 6 pm, nine 923-4509 to register your child. CALL days prior to issue date. Please fax, email, or deliver your input, ASAP! Family interviews need to be in writing, to the parish office. Our fax number is (562) 869-3359 done before we start on Sept. 10 We and email address is [email protected]. All notices are subject to available space and may be edited. look forward to meeting with you and your children.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, August 31st, 4:00 pm TRIP TO STATE LINE This group is for cancer survivors and those who are Saturday, October 1st , 2016 dealing with cancer treatment and its aftermath. Join us in Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Group St. Patrick’s Room of the new hall to pray, laugh and Leaving from St Raymond's Parking Lot share with those who understand what you are going At 6:00 am and returning at 10:30 pm through. Loved ones are also invited. Tickets are $ 30.00 per person Call Lucy at 562 889 3063 Call Jill (562) 923-5819 or Elaine (562) 531-9620 for more information or just to talk. VIAJE a STATE LINE Sábado primero de Octubre 10/01/16 Patrocinado por el grupo de St. Vincent de Paul Salimos del estacionamiento de St Raymonds Salimos a las 6:00 an y regresamos a las 10:30 pm MASS & BRUNCH Boletos a $30:00 por persona. ACOMPAÑENOS First Friday, September 2rd at 9:00 Llame a Lucy 562 889 3063 am Our monthly Seniors Mass will be followed by Brunch. We hope to see you all there! ADULT CONFIRMATION

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION If you are 18 years of age or older and have not yet been September 2nd Convent Chapel confirmed, there are 3 series of classes being offered this Come and join us in adoring the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus fall. They are: and the Immaculate Heart of Mary with praise and worship. • Our Lady of Perpetual Help here in Downey, in Eng- 4 pm: Exposition of the Blessed lish starting Tuesday, September 13 through Decem- Sacrament, Reading of the nine offices, ber, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each week. rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet 7 pm: Mass • St. Emydius Church in Lynwood, in Spanish, Sundays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. starting October 9 and ending in January.

• St. Emydius Church in Lynwood, in English, Tues- days, starting October 11 and ending in January. First Saturday Mass, Procession Soon after the classes end, there will be a Confirmation of the Blessed Virgin Mary & Rosary mass in the evening, time and date to be announced. September 3rd, 8:00 am Please call Sandy Gallegos in the rectory office to make After the 8 am mass in Latin on the first Saturday of an appointment to register. (562) 923-4509. the month, Father Paul Thomas invites you to join your fellow parishioners in praying the rosary. Page Four St. Raymond Catholic Church August 28, 2016

FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

St. Raymond Nonnatus

St. Raymond Nonnatus was born in 1204 in . His mother died during and he was deliv- ered by Caesarian. Nonnatus translates to “not born.”

He joined the Order of Mercy and was one of their most illustrious members. As chief ransomer, he traveled to the Barbary Coast to free Christian TRUE WINNERS hostages. When his money ran out he gave himself You don’t have to take this quiz. Just read in exchange for hostages. While being tortured, he straight through it, but don’t look up the answers. Name: converted several of the guards. For this his lips 1. The world’s five wealthiest people. were padlocked. 2. The last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. The last five Miss America winners. Upon release he was made Cardinal of Spain. He died almost a year later in the 1240s. 4. The five Nobel Prize winners. 5. The last five Academy Awards best actor/actress. He is the patron of and expectant 6. The last decade’s World Series winners. mothers. How did you do? The point is, none of us remem- ber the headliners of yesterday; the applause, awards, and achievements are forgotten. Here’s another quiz. List the following: 1. Four teachers who helped you most in school. 2. Three friends who helped you in a difficult time. 3. Four people who taught you something worthwhile. 4. Six people who have loved and appreciated you. 5. Five people you enjoy being with. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

6. Six or heroes who inspire you. August 28, 2016

Easier? The people who make a difference in our lives are the ones who care about us and show it. Their You have approached actions speak louder than their words. Mt. Zion and the city Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. of the living God.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THIS WEEK AT ST. RAYMOND

Wed. AUG. 31: SAC PARENT MEETING for Team 1, Team 2 & 2x’s a week Monday and Thursday. Please meet in the large CALENDAR hall at 6 pm. At least one parent MUST be present at this meet- ing. NO CHILDREN PLEASE (due to space). Please arrive at FOR THE WEEK OF August 29, 2016 least 10 minutes before to pick up your packet. MONDAY, August 29 Thurs. SEPT.8: NEW PARENT MEETING for any parent new 6:00 pm Intercession Group - Convent Chapel to the religious education program will be held at 6 pm in the 6:30 pm English Bible Study - MGH large hall. At least one parent MUST attend this meeting. NO 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church CHILDREN PLEASE (due to space). Please arrive at least 10 7:00 pm RCIA Adult Inquiry - SPR minutes before to pick up your packet. 7:00 pm ACC: I.P.E. Class - STR 7:00 pm Clases de Crecimiento - OH

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY, August 30 10:00 am ACC: Deanery 17 Meeting - MGH SACRAMENT PROGRAM 6:00 pm Legion of Mary - STR

Mon. Sept. 12: Edge 1 Orientation in the MGH at 6:30 pm. Student and at least one parent need to attend the mandatory WEDNESDAY, August 31 orientation. 4:00 pm Cancer Support Group - SPR

Tues. Sept. 13: Edge 2 Orientation in the MGH at 6:30 pm. 6:00 pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida - Convent Chap., OH Student and at least one parent need to attend this mandatory 6:00 pm SAC Parent Meeting - MGH-PS orientation. 7:00 pm Life Teen Choir & Band Rehearsal - STR 7:00 pm Escuela de la Fe - OH Wed. Sept. 14: Confirmation Year 1 Orientation at 6:30 pm in the Church. Student and at least one parent need to attend this mandatory orientation. THURSDAY, September 1 5:30 pm Spanish Choir Practice - SPR Thurs. Sept. 15: Confirmation Year 2 Orientation at 6:30 pm 6:00 pm Quinceanera Rehearsal - Church in the MGH. Student and at least one person need to attend this 7:00 pm New Mystery-Sitios de Jerico - Convent Chapel mandatory orientation. 7:00 pm Spanish Bible Study - STR 7:30 pm Crecimiento Matromonial - OH, SJR 8:00 pm Young Adults Ministry Meeting - MGH-PS Are you not married in (through) the Church? Is it important? FRIDAY, September 2 7:30 am Sandwich Outreach Ministry - OH • Are you living together and want to be married in the 9:00 am Seniors Mass & Brunch - Church, MGH-KS 10:00 am Handmaids Ministry - SPR Catholic Church and think you cannot afford it? 4:00 pm First Friday Adoration & Mass - Convent Chapel • Are you married outside the Church, and your chil- dren will be receiving their sacraments of baptism, SATURDAY, September 3 Holy Communion or Confirmation, and you would like 8:00 am BVM Group Latin Mass & Pot Luck - Church, OH to receive communion along with them? 8:00 am ACC: I.P.E. Class - Convent Chapel • Are you divorced, and remarried outside the Church? 8:30 am RCIA Adults - SPR 12:00 pm Quinceanera - Church How do you go about getting married in the Catholic Church? SUNDAY, September 4 St. Raymond Parish is very interested in helping people 8:00 am ACC: I.P.E. Class - OH get married in the Catholic Church with as little problem 9:30 am RCIA Adults - SPR and expense as possible. We are planning a Community 2:00 pm Guadalupanos - STR 4:00 pm Life Teen Choir & Band Rehearsal - Church Wedding Ceremony where no fancy clothing, no fees, no 6:30 pm Jugadores Anonimous - STR expensive reception, no expensive flowers or limousines 6:30 pm Gamanon - SPR or anything else is required. We will celebrate a Wed- ding Mass and offer a free cake and punch reception.

Please come to our “Marriage Clinic,” where you can OLPH get information, forms, advice and start working on being married in the Catholic Church.

Our MARRIAGE CLINIC is scheduled: October 14 - 16 Join us and enjoy the peace, silence and tranquility of the Car- Tuesday, September 20th melite Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. We are taking reservations now. at 7 pm Shirley Lawrence 562-862-4533 in the Parish Hall Joan Whittaker 562-923-7464 Vicki Carnevale 562-928-1247 Page Six St. Raymond Catholic Church August 28, 2016

ABOUT OUR MINISTRIES

Please Pray for our Sick ST. RAYMOND SCHOOL Healing Father, lay your hands on those who suffer, especially:

Open Enrollment for Grades TK-3 Peter Lofy Rosemarie Ronquillo

Anna Marie Emmi Louie Sanchez St. Raymond School may be able to accept students in James Montoya Lilian Nuñez grades 4-8 depending on the number of students in the Easton Harlan John Volak grade and Gwen Schroeder Dan Palone Virginia Sandoval Dawnie Frize Lilia Barrayo Maria Lupe Villegas Frank Maldonado John Wehrly John Avila Lisa Owens Sulema Campas Leo Montano Marieta Morales Sara Moreno Estella Lizama Rita McCurdy

If a family member is ill and you would like their name included in the Prayers of the Faithful during weekend Masses or the bulletin, call the parish office (562) 923-4509. Names will be included in the bulletin for a few weeks.

Your Name______Person we are praying for, phone, type of illness:

______Weekly Stewardship Report For the weekend of August 20th & 21st

Total Mass Collections: $ 9,956.00 Second Collection: $ 1,622.00 Total Donations: $11,578.00

Weekly Donation Goal: $13,000.00

Weekly Income vs. Budget: - $1,422.00 $ Monthly Income vs. Budget: - $4,254.00

Weekly donations breakdown by Mass Saturday 5:00 pm $ 2,009.00 Sunday 7:00 am $ 1,485.00 9:00 am $ 2,335.00 11:00 am $ 1,969.00 1:00 pm $ 956.00 5:30 pm $ 1,155.00

MASS TIMES ALTAR SERVERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS

Sept. 3 - Saturday Need (DC); Kunkel (DH); Need; Kingma; Lara; Lewis 5:00 pm Kingma; Berndt; Villarreal Sept. 4 - Sunday Ledesma (DC); Ledesma (DH); Igtanloc; Buckley; Nelson; Nelson 7:00 am Kikuchi; Sinco; Buckley; Ordanes

9:00 am Moy (DC); Steadman (DH); Rodriguez; Bombay; Morales Mendez; Aleman; Aguilar; Bombay

11:00 am Griffin (DC); Estrada (DH); Sepulveda; Youth Lectors Janczak; Musus; Noboa; Noboa 1:00 pm Gallardo (DC); Flores (DH); Molind; Smith; AparisioSaldana Pena; Garibay

5:30 pm Youth Servers LifeTeen Ministers LifeTeen Lectors ADVERTISING Page Eight St. Raymond Catholic Church August 28, 2016

OUR COMMON MISSION ... TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY

We, the Catholic Community of St. Raymond, IN ORDINARY TIME loved and chosen by God through Bapsm, AUGUST 28, 2016 share responsibility for connuing the mission of Jesus.

We are called to be a loving and caring community whose members enable and support the gis given to each by the Holy Spirit in order to be true sisters and brothers in Christ.

We are sent to make Christ visible in our world through worship, proclamaon of the Word,

Theme: Give as God gives - in

humility and love.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Sunday, August 28th Who are the people living

Special prayers and bless- near you that you would find ings will be included at all it most difficult to invite to a Masses. We'll be hosting meal in your home? free tacos, rice and beans and aguas frescas Youth Question: What have you done (Horchata, Jamaica and recently for someone else for which you other Mexican drinks) af- won’t be repaid? ter the 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm Masses. Children Question: Jesus said we should treat everyone as a guest. Who Happy 60th Anniversary, do you tend to shun or not be nice to? St. Raymond Parish!

Mon. Aug. 29 6:30am Sisters of the Holy Faith † 9:00am Emmanuel Tioseco † Tues. Aug. 30 6:30am Sisters of the Holy Faith † FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY 9:00am Emmanuel Tioseco † Wed. Aug. 31 6:30am Sisters of the Holy Faith † 60th Anniversary Celebration 9:00am Julieta M. Dy † Next Sunday, September 3 2016 Thurs. Sept. 1 6:30am Julieta Dy † 9:00am Hugh & Annie O’Connor † Seniors/Religious Education Fri. Sept. 2 6:30am Julieta Dy † 9:00am Maria Aragon †

Sat. Sept. 3 8:00am Alicia Andrada, Birthday Weekly Adoration of The 5:00pm Luis Montano Blessed Sacrament Sun. Sept. 4 7:00am Bohol Family 9:00am Joe DeGuzman, ill 11:00am Yolanda & Elizabeth Thompson MONDAYS, 7:00 — 8:15 pm 1:00pm Please join us in our 5:30pm St. Raymond Parishioners Communal Prayer!