HOLY FAMILY CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY of LENT March 25, 2012

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 25, 2012

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CONTACT NUMBERS...... 2 ADMINISTRATION...... 2 WORSHIP ...... 3 EDUCATION/FORMATION...5 COMMUNITY LIFE ...... 7 OUTREACH ...... 9 ADVERTISING ...... 15 LITURGY MINISTERS SCHEDULE..19 PARISH CALENDAR...... 19 DISCIPLE’S REFLECTION ...... BC

Welcome to Holy Family Church Welcome, if you are visiting or new in our community. We are blessed that you are here to worship with us. Our Parish Life Director, priests, and all our parish family extend to you the hospitality of Jesus Christ. If you would like more information about our parish or wish to join our faith community, please visit the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings or contact the Pastoral Center.

Holy Family Mission Statement Holy Family Church is a welcoming Catholic Eucharistic community of disciples connecting faith with life and reaching out to those in need.

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH 1501 FREMONT AVENUE SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91030

Cambria Smith, Parish Life Director Reverend Jose Parathanal, Priest Minister Monsignor Clement J. Connolly, Spiritual Director Reverend Niall O’Leary, Director of Spirituality Reverend Anthony Scannell, Capuchin, Weekend Presider PASTORAL CENTER (Parish Offices) 1527 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030 Phone: 626.799.8908 Fax: 626.799.0423 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. – Thurs, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil – 5:00 p.m. Sundays – 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., & 5:30 p.m. Weekdays – 6:20 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. only SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays – 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m., or by appointment, please call the Pastoral Center. VOCATION OFFICE Fr. Alex Aclan Phone: 909.629.9495 Email: [email protected] Assisted listening headsets are available at weekend Masses, please see an usher. Visit our website at www.holyfamily.org. CONTACT NUMBERS ADMINISTRATION BOOKSTORE HOW IS HOLY FAMILY RESPONDING TO TOGETHER IN MISSION? Parish Hall, lower level....626.403.6133 So far, our parishioners have paid $90,791 of the $133,271 pledged--a commendable amount. However, we still need $58,208 to reach our goal of $148,999. CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS & REMEMBERING CHURCH The 35 parishes and 52 schools that receive funding from this 2012 campaign are depend- Dawn Ponnet ...... 626.403.6128 ing on the generosity of those who contribute in order to continue providing sacramental, ministerial, and educational services to those who live in the most financially disadvantaged EDEN CENTER – 1520 Fremont Ave. areas of the Archdiocese. Youth Ministry & If you have not already made a donation, please call Carol Joe at 626.403.6101 to arrange Youth Confirmation: a contribution. If you have already done so, please accept our thanks and appreciation for Marlene Pinel...... 626.403.6149 helping to keep our parishes and schools alive and functioning in God’s name. EDUCATION CENTER – 1301 Rollin St. 10% OF ORDERS AT NONNA PIZZERIA TO GO TO HFS School: Carolyn Strong...... 626.799.4354 Holy Family School and Nonna Pizzeria Fundraiser: Now through the end of the school year, Nonna Pizzeria will donate 10% of all orders to Holy Family School. Valid for all orders Religious Education: including dine-in, delivery, and pick-up but excluding daily specials. No need to present the Colette Villegas ...... 626.403.6118 bulletin or a flyer, simply mention Holy Family School. Nonna Pizzeria, 818 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030, 626.403.4100. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Call the Pastoral Center at 626.799.8908 or Frank Ponnet, Funeral SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Coordinator, at 626.403.6116. Assistance with funeral, music, liturgy Training Sessions and other needs is available. Funerals The Archdiocese has mandated that all adults who work with or are scheduled from Tuesday through around children in any capacity must know how to recognize and Friday mornings. prevent child sexual abuse by attending a “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS awareness session. All adults are encouraged INFANT OUTREACH/REFERRALS to attend VIRTUS sessions at Holy Family. Please pre-register by Carrie-Ann Lue Sue...... 626.403.6140 visiting www.virtus.org and click on “Registration.” If you need assistance with registration, contact Elizabeth Calciano Fagan, 626.437.3865. LITURGY OFFICE Virtus Re-certification Frank Ponnet...... 626.403.6116 Anyone who attended a Virtus class prior to December 31, 2008 needs to be Re- MUSIC certified. Classes at other parishes may be available. Call the Pastoral Center at 626.799.8908 for more information. Director of Music and 11:15 a.m. Choir: Upcoming Sessions: Andrew Reed ...... 626.403.6124 Today, March 25, 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, Galilee Room 9:30 a.m. Choir ...... 626.799.8908 Saturday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, Galilee Room Sunday 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 8:00 -11:00 a.m. in the Pastoral Center, Galilee Room Youth Choir: Fingerprinting Ben Coria ...... 323.491.8951 View the complete fingerprinting schedule at the Welcome Center or at: PASTORAL CARE http://www.archdiocese.la/about/ hr/index.php or call to schedule an appointment. (Ministry to the Elderly & Sick) Upcoming Sessions: Mary Ternan...... 626.403.6115 Wednesday, March 28, St. John Vianney, Hacienda Heights, 626.330.2269 PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION Wednesday, April 4, St. Robert Bellarmine, Burbank, 818.846.3443 Parents are asked to inquire at the Did You Know? The Prevalence of Abuse in Society. Pastoral Center prior to the child’s birth. In surveys of adults, one out of five women and one out of ten men reported that they were sexually molested before they were 18 years old. This means that an ST. JOSEPH CENTER – 1524 Fremont Ave. estimated 40 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse are living in the United Giving Bank...... 626.403.6140 States today. An estimated 9.6% of all school children will be molested by an edu- Community Services: cator or an employee of a school between kindergarten and 12th grade. Between Carrie-Ann Lue Sue...... 626.403.6140 13 and 34% of all females will be victims of sexual assault before the age of 18, and 7 to 16% of all males will also be victimized before they are 18. For more VIDEO MINISTRY...... 626.403.6128 information about child safety programs in the Archdiocese, please call the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Program Office, 213.637.7227. VOLUNTEERING For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213.637.7650. Mary Schimmoller...... 626.403.6113

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THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 25, 2012 “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” - John 11:1-27

If you are interested in bringing up our gifts of bread & wine please see an usher before Mass begins.

SCRIPTURE READINGS MASS INTENTIONS PRAYER GROUPS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MARCH 26 Blessed Mother Prayer Group meets on the 1st Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m., Eremos THIS SUNDAY: Jeremiah 31:31-34 6:20 a.m. – Christina Buckley Chapel, in the Pastoral Center. Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 8:00 a.m. – Virginia Merrel† John 11:1-27 Contact: Margie Jaramillo, 323.257.1935 MONDAY: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Block Rosary & Divine Mercy Prayer Group 6:20 a.m. – Laura Garin† meets on the 2nd & last Sundays of the month. Psalm 40:7-11 Hebrews 10:4-10 Contact: Ramon Lacson, 323.257.1017 Luke 1:26-38 8:00 a.m. – Nemesio R. Mabini, Jr.† Mom’s Prayer Group meets every TUESDAY: Numbers 21:4-9 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Eden Center. Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21 John 8:21-30 6:20 a.m. – Laura Garin† Contact: Gigi Salinas, 626.799.5818 WEDNESDAY: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, Prayers for Children no meetings, just the 95 Daniel 3:52-56 John 8:31-42 8:00 a.m. – Mauro Encarnacion† power of prayer. We pray for all of God’s children on the 15th of each month. THURSDAY: Genesis 17:3-9 THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Psalm 105:4-9 John 8:51-59 Contact: Donna Gibson, prayersforchildren@holy- 6:20 a.m. – Leonor Aguirre† family.org FRIDAY: Jeremiah 20:10-13 8:00 a.m. – Fely Flores† Psalm 18:2-7 John 10:31-42 FRIDAY, MARCH 30 DEVOTIONS SATURDAY: Ezekiel 37:21-28 Our Lady of Perpetual Help after Tuesday 8:00 Jeremiah 31:10-13 John 11:45-56 6:20 a.m. – Tom Schlarb† a.m. Mass, followed by the rosary. NEXT SUNDAY: Mk:1-10 or Jn:12-16 8:00 a.m. – Jason Sommers Immaculate Heart of Mary after 8:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month, followed by the Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20,23-24 SATURDAY, MARCH 31 rosary. Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39 8:00 a.m. – Berk & Clotilde Bannan† Sacred Heart Devotions after 8:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st Friday of the month, followed by the rosary. For a reflection on the Silence is Golden Sunday readings, please go to: Please turn off cell phones and http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml LITURGY OF THE HOURS other electronic devices and Liturgy of the Hours provides psalms, readings, refrain from texting during Mass. meditations and intercessions for every hour of the day, to inspire us to pray. Come and join us for d Morning Prayer from 7:15-7:45 a.m., Mon.-Sat., inside the church. Prayer books are available for use and tutorials are provided. For info, e-mail: YOGA STATIONS OF THE CROSS [email protected]. Come Participate in a Multisensory Christian Meditation on the Stations of the Cross Using Yoga Positions - Sat. March 31 in the Hall at 10:00 a.m. For the third year in a row, CENTERING PRAYER GROUP participants will be guided through the use of yoga positions to walk the Way of the (CHRISTIAN MEDITATION) Cross with Jesus and His disciples. The meditation will take inspiration from 14 specially The group meets Tuesdays for meditation, 7:00 commissioned paintings and will include spoken meditations and live choral music by for- p.m.-7:20 p.m., in the Pastoral Center Chapel. Sharing/discussion on Centering Prayer follows, mer parishioner Anne Kelley and parishioner Diana Ferris as a backdrop. The meditation 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. New to silent meditation? lasts an hour and is free of charge. No yoga experience is required, but please bring a Please arrive 15 minutes early for orientation. yoga mat if you have one. Two certified yoga instructors will be present, one leading the Contact: Richard, [email protected] physical aspects of the meditation and another to assist participants in their movements and to lead more limited movements to those who choose to participate from their ROSARY chairs. Please contact [email protected] to confirm your intention to participate, so Join us in the church to pray the rosary after 8:00 that we can fill but not overfill a.m. daily Mass. We have a wonderful step-by-step the spaces. guide to praying the rosary, which has all the prayers and their sequence, including the new Luminous Mysteries. Come and pray with us and The family is the most ancient get reacquainted with this powerful tool. institution which God founded in Paradise, when He called HEALING MASS the first pair of human beings The Filipino American Catholic Association, in into existence. The first bless- participation with BLD Los Angeles, invites all ing which God gave was for parishioners to a special healing mass every first the wellbeing of the family. Friday of the month held at 8:00 p.m. in the church. Contacts: Jun & Alice de Guzman, With family life, the history of 626.372.4522. the world commences. - St. John Vianney 3 WORSHIP

PRAY FOR THE SICK LITURGY MATTERS The Ambo Please remember the sick in your prayers: When the Scriptures are read in church, God speaks Michael Delach Brian McCarthy Pat Atkins Walter Cervantes Geri Woessner Patricia to his people, and in the proclamation of the Gospel Palmer Martha Macnair Pat Bilello Daniel reading Christ himself is present in his word. The Knight Sooy Paul Windle Danielle Nairac place from which the Scriptures are proclaimed is regarded as the table of God's word and is therefore a symbol of the surpassing dignity of that word. We FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE call this place The Ambo. In accord with its dignity, David Bartlett Anna Antonelli John Bukovek the ambo is used exclusively for the proclamation of Juliette Duncan Candace Rodriquez- God's word in the Scriptures, including the singing of Daughter Fred Mae the Responsorial Psalm, the illumination and applica- Recent deaths in our Holy Family community are tion of the word in the homily and Prayers of the posted on our website. With the consent of the Faithful, and also the Easter proclamation, the family, funeral arrangements are also listed and Exsultet. The design of the ambo reflects its its func- updated according to the most recent information tion and place as the that we have received. Go to holyfamily.org and focus of attention during the Liturgy of the Word. The click on “Recent Deaths in our Holy Family ambo is to be somewhat elevated, fixed, and of noble Community” under “Mass”. design, in harmonious and close relationship with the May the souls of the faithful departed, altar. through the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. Amen. The Chair Names received after 3:00 p.m. on Friday will go Christ is present in the person of the bishop or priest into the following week’s Prayers for the Faithful. who presides at the liturgy. The chair stands as a sign of his office, especially with regard to the Bishop. It symbolizes unity, leadership, and service to the gath- ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH ered assembly. Its position allows the priest to be Geraldine “Jerry” Visty Mary Barteld Smith seen easily and heard by all. From the chair, the priest Josefina Baring Javier Guinto Helen B. leads the introductory and concluding rites and pre- Moyles sides over the Liturgy of the Word. He may also give the homily and say the Prayer after Communion while EUCHARISTIC ADORATION standing at the chair. When the priest and ministers AND BENEDICTION move from chair to ambo or to altar, the different March 27, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. parts of the Mass are more clearly distinguished, and the presence of the Lord in word and sacrament is All are welcome on the 4th Tuesday of the month. more effectively conveyed. ANNIVERSARY BLESSING VIDEO MINISTRY April 15, 8:00 a.m. If you would like to join our hardworking video ministry staff, please give us a call at 626 Anyone celebrating an anniversary is welcome to 403-6128. receive a special blessing. March 25, Team 4, Phil Browne Directing, Call time 8:45 Please call in advance to celebrate with us. April 1, Team 5, Barbara Roche Directing, Call time 8:45 Contact: Pastoral Center, 626.799.8908 April 8, Team 1, Paul Babb, Directing, Call time 8:45 Channel 32: Sun (one week delayed) 8:00am (Pasadena, and evirons) BAPTIZED BABIES BLESSING The Local Cable company in South Pasadena and San Marino will now have our May 20, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Masses on the local station “On Demand.” Anyone who has recently had a baby baptized is For Time Warner Zone (South Pasadena and San Marino): PRESS the A button welcome to receive a special blessing. Please call on your remote control or go to channel 1 to access the Video on Demand menu/ go in advance to celebrate with us for the Baptized to “Find it on Demand” / “Lifestyle” / “Faith”. Babies Blessing. For Charter Zones (Pasadena): Go to Channel 1 / “iWantMore” / “Faith” Channel Contact: Pastoral Center, 626.799.8908 32: Sun (one week delayed) 8:00am (Pasadena, and evirons). Pod-Casting and Video Streaming: Missed the gospel and homily? We have pod casts ANOINTING OF THE SICK as well as video streaming on our web site. Please visit www.holyfamily.org and select April 15, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. “podcasts and videos” from the Sunday Mass Info. menu. The Sacrament of the Sick is for Catholics who have reached the age of reason and whose LOST A LOVED ONE? health is seriously impaired by illness, accident, or In Remembrance of... serves the needs of those who have experienced the death old age, and for those facing surgery when seri- of a loved one. By the grace of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we offer prayerful ous illness is the reason. solace, comfort and hope to members of our Catholic Community who are mourning; and offer them a safe group environment to share and move through the grieving EXPECTANT PARENTS process. Grief meetings are 90 minute sessions once a week for six weeks. Our next session is April 19-May 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Frank Ponnet, May 6, 9:30 a.m. 626.403.6116. Expecting parents are welcome to receive a special blessing. Contact: Pastoral Center, SOUP AND CINEMA 626.799.8908. This Friday is our Last Soup and Cinema for the season. We would like to thank all those who helped to make this such a wonderful experience, from our ministers of RECENTLY ENGAGED COUPLES the chairs, to our soup makers, to our presenters and to our participants. Thank you June 23, 5:00 p.m. Engaged couples are wel- for sharing your gifts with this community of faith. come to receive a special blessing. Friday Nights, soup at 6:00 and Cinema at 6:50, in St. Joseph’s Center Contact: Pastoral Center, 626.799.8908. March 30 Of Gods and Men-- Under threat by fundamentalist terrorists, a group of 4 Trappist monks stationed with an impoverished Algerian community must decide whether to leave or stay. Presenter: Heidi Seber EDUCATION/FORMATION HOLY FAMILY TODDLER CO-OP The 2011-2012 Toddler Co-Op is now in session! If you’re tired of chasing your toddler HOLY FAMILY BOOKSTORE around the tree during Mass or of trying to keep your little ones quiet with cheerios and books, consider joining the Toddler Co-Op. It is a highly-supervised cooperative experi- Books for all ages! ence for walking toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3½ years. The Co-Op meets dur- Religious Items Gifts Fine Art Jewelry ing the 9:30 a.m. Mass on most Sundays from September through May in the St. Greeting Cards Sacramental Gifts Joseph’s Center. Toddlers engage in age-appropriate crafts, free play, and circle time while you attend Mass in peace. The Co-Op will provide your little one with friendships Bookstore Hours and a faith foundation that can last a lifetime. Questions? Send an email to Tuesday – Saturday...10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 626-403-6121. Sunday ...... 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CLOSED MONDAYS SUNDAY PRESCHOOL Lower Level – Parish Hall – Elevator Access Sunday Preschool is a cooperative preschool experience for 3, 4, & 5 year olds. The cur- Contact: 626.403.6133 riculum is developmentally appropriate, designed to introduce preschoolers to God and their faith community. Applications for Sunday Preschool 2011-2012 are available in the Pastoral Center and the Sunday Preschool website for download. The HFSP is seeking teen helpers to assist in implementing our ministry's mission in offering spiritually based curriculum to our youngest parishoners. What a great way to earn service hours too!! If interested, please contact the Sunday Preschool at (626) 403-6112 or [email protected]. Evan Wyatt, Director of Administration & Jackie Wong, Director of Curriculum. Contact: 626/403-6112 or email: [email protected].

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION The Spiritual Direction Ministry provides an opportunity to those who seek guidance, affirmation, and/or enrichment in their spiritual experience. Each spiritual journey is a personal path, and all are welcome to discover a deeper relationship with God. Contact: Mary The Bookstore O’Brien, 323/550-8394, or Veronica Hurd, 626/627-6022. Wants you!!! DIVORCED AND SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP Divorce or separation is troubling and painful to most people. Holy Family Church has a Our first Guest Book Review is in- support group to address this need. We started our group again, meeting on Thursday cluded in this week’s Bookstore newslet- evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. Facilitating this group are Bill Metzdorf ter. Thanks to Erin McGann Maloney and Heidi Seber. To join or for more information please call. Contact: Heidi, for her recommendation and review of 626.233.8370. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown We have 3 other guest reviewers in RE-MEMBERING CHURCH the wings, and gladly await their contri- Re-Membering Church is a reconciling ministry offering a safe, trusting environment for butions. We welcome more intrepid Catholics seeking a pathway back to active participation in the life of the church or “reader-reviewers”, as we can never desiring greater understanding of the faith through prayer, reflection and discussion. If hear about too many books. If you are you are interested in taking such a journey please call Frank at 626.403.6116. interested in participating in the “Guest Reviewer” program, please e-mail Anne EDGE McGann at [email protected] with EDGE is a welcoming community of sixth, seventh and eighth grade youth who gather your information. weekly for learning, service, and friendship. For more information on this amazing min- “The love of books is a love which requires nei- istry, contact Angelina at [email protected] / 626-403-0196. ther justification, apology, nor defense. It is a Wednesday March 28, join us this week in the Parish Hall to experience the Last Supper. good thing itself: a possession to be thankful for, to rejoice over, to be proud of, and to sing What does Jesus call us to do at the Last Supper? Come find out, enjoy some tasty food, praises for. With this love in his heart no man and learn with us! Drop Off/Pick Up will be at the Parish Hall 7:00-8:30 p.m. is ever poor, ever without friends, or the means Saturday, April 14 EDGE Playathon!! 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. @ the Eden Center. Have of making his life lovely, beautiful and happy.” you ever been to a Playathon? John Alfred Langford "A Playathon is a fun and exciting way for kids of all ages to make a difference while they play. Playathon uses age specific games and activities for children and adults alike to raise funds for the causes that matter most to them." Don't miss this exciting morning of Spring Calendar family fun and fundraising! Suggested donation at the door. All proceeds will go to the Easter Sunday, April 8 Giving Bank & to Church World Service. Bookstore will be closed

EDGE FOOD DRIVE: All throughout the month of March EDGE is hosting a food drive for Easter. Forgot to bring something on Sunday? Come to the Eden Center on Wednesday Sunday, April 22 nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to drop off your donation. We are seeking non-perishable City of Angels Trunk Show Vintage and Reproduction Medal Necklaces items to help make someone's Easter dinner extra special!The Need Bookstoresome ideas? Canned vegetables, rice, pasta, gravy mix, green beans, etc. If you intend to bring anything frozen please let us know as you walk in so that we can store it appropriately. Thanks very much! Sunday, April 29 Wants you!!! Author Event, Brett Hoover To register for the EDGE program contact Angelina at [email protected] Discussing and signing copies of his book Comfort: An Atlas for Body and Soul

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday May 6 SCIN Jewelry Trunk Show Today March 25, No Sunday Class. Sunday June 3 Author Event, Jeff Dietrich Broken and Shared: Food, Dignity, and the Poor on Los Angeles’ Skid Row 5 EDUCATION/FORMATION LIFE TEEN & YOUTH MINISTRY MEN’S READING GROUP YM Info Hotline: 626.403.6147 April 17, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Youth Mass, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. in the Guadalupe Room of the “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone Pastoral Center. hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books -Revelation 3:20 concerned with religious, All High School teens are invited to join us every Sunday for the 5:30 Mass. moral, and ethical issues. Teen Lenten Faith Sharing Group Even if you don’t read the Join us Thursdays during drop-in, 7:00-9:00 p.m. books, you’re welcome to join us for good Walk with others this Lenten season: generally this is the time to “give something up”, fellowship! We’re reading The Great Divorce certainly not an unworthy sacrifice. This Lent, we are inviting you to “let someone in”. by C.S. Lewis. Jesus knocks! ALL High School Teens invited! Available in the Holy Family Bookstore. Upcoming Life - Nights April 1- “Uummm - a Life Night on the Triduum” Contact: Ron Piccirillo, 626.993.5563

WOMEN’S READING GROUP CONFIRMATION NEWS Year I Confirmation April 9, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., in the Pastoral May 20 Session 8- 3:00-6:45 pm at the Eden Center (includes 5:30 pm Mass). Center. Please join us on the second Monday of the month Year II Confirmation in the Cardinal Manning room April 15- Session 7-3:00-6:45 pm at the Eden Center (includes 5:30 pm Mass). for a provocative and animated discussion. This month we’re RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS reading Shirt Of Flame by Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment for the Candidates and Elect preparing Heather King. For one year an for sacraments this Easter. Today at the 9:30 and 5:30 masses we will be celebrating unusual convert studies the life the third of the Scrutiny Rites with our Elect. This rite calls all of us to purify our lives in of the 19th century nun, St. preparation for the Easter feast! Therese of Lisieux. Don’t worry if you don’t Everybody’s life is a journey. Megan Loumange’s journey has always get a chance to read it – come anyway, the been one founded on strong Christian values. Her path lead her to discussion is always lively and fun. become theology teacher and onto graduate studies in spiritual formation. But she kept hearing a whisper and it grew until she felt a burden in Contact: Mary Miasnik, 323.222.7944 her heart if she continued to ignore it. So she came to Holy Family despite obstacles and objections. She stayed, joined the RCIA, and is MOTHER’S DAY RETREAT now ready to take the next step in her faith journey. Please pray for May 11-13 Attention Ladies The Date Meagan these days leading up to the Easter Vigil. -Linda Long JESU XPIXPI Has Been ChangedPPASSIOASSIO. Please mark your calendars to May 11-13, 2012. Ladies from It is my pleasure to introduce my son, Samuel Anuakapado. Samuel is a agesWomenWWo 16 toomen 100+, m please ofo fsave FaithFaFai theit dateth for ninth grader at South Pasadena High School. 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If you would like to consider the possibilities of becoming MayMay 11th11th - MayMay 13th,13th, 20122012 Catholic, please call Dawn Ponnet at 626.403.6128. YYoYou’llouu’’ll bebe homehome justjust in timetime forfor Mother’sMother’’ss DayDay earearlyly afternoon.afternoon. GAY AND LESBIAN OUTREACH MMakeake thisthis a Mother’sMother’s DDayay giftgift Many gays and lesbians feel disconnected from their Church. Holy Family’s Gay and Theme:Theme: “Catch“Catch thethe FFire.ire. Lesbian Outreach, in the spirit of ALL ARE WELCOME, provides a confidential, safe RReRespondingesponding to GGodsods TToTouch.”oucch.” environment for discussion, education and socialization every Wednesday evening. Gays and lesbians, as well as their parents, are welcome. For further information ForFor rreservationseservations or moremore info,info, please contact Elizabeth S. Taylor, Ph.D., Ministry Chair at 626.792.1103. contact our parishppparish captain:captainn: ShellyShelly SStokestokes 714.350.6865714.350.6865 ORGAN CONCERT or [email protected]@y [email protected] March 21 at 7:30 in the church. Dr. Andrea Anderson has been playing the organ professionally since she was a freshman in high school. She was invited to be organist at Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles, and afterwards at Saint Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica. One of her most challenging and satisfy- ing positions was as music director of the Church of Saint Philip the Apostle in Pasadena. She holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Manhattan School of Music and the Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University. She serves as Coordinator for Professional Examinations for the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The program will include works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, Gigout and Alain. 6 COMMUNITY LIFE HOLY FAMILY ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Thank you members, friends and Parishioners for making the Saint SERRA CLUB Joseph Table on March 17 and 18 a success! This year the Saint The Serra Club of Los Angeles invites guests Joseph Table remembered Holy Family Alumni John Parada who and prospective members to join them for passed to his eternal reward. All proceeds were distributed between fellowship and affirmation. First established the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Holy Family Giving Bank in 1934 in Seattle, Washington, and now along with food donations to the Carmelite Sisters of the Most world-wide with 20,000 members in 36 countries, the Serra Club is the lay vocation Sacred Heart in Los Angeles located in Alhambra. arm of the Church. Their mission is simple. Next week, April 1st, ICF Bocce Practice Tournament at 1:00 pm They promote, foster and affirm vocations to on the Children's Field followed by a Lunch Social and General the priesthood and religious life. They meet Meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Members are from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on the 2nd and encouraged to attend Mass at 5:30 pm. Parishioners are welcome 4th Wednesdays of each month at Taix to join members and play Bocce - no experience necessary! Sign Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Bl., Los Angeles. in at 12:45 pm. Contact: John Watkins (parishioner), Gratzie members and HF Parishioners for your support of the ICF 626.432.4712 and it's related events. Our prayers go out to those parishioners who have gone to their eternal reward. Our prayers also go out to CPR sick members, their families, friends and parishioners for a speedy recovery. May God bless and keep you healthy “per cento anni!” Care, Prayer, in Remembrance of … CPR is a once-a-month gathering of those Parishioners are welcome to come and enjoy ICF scheduled events. If you have any who are grieving the loss of a loved one. questions or are interested in the ICF and would like more information on ICF This support group offers an opportunity to Membership, events or volunteer opportunities, please call Carmelo Sabatella or meet with others who are going through a Theresa Shaw. similar experience and share a common Contact: Carmelo Sabatella at 626.372.7812, e-mail [email protected] or Theresa Shaw at faith. These one-hour sessions are on the 626.403.6102 last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the Pastoral Center. Our next session is March Save The Date 27. April 1, ICF Br. 108 Bocce at 1:00 p.m. on the Children's Field followed by Lunch Social and General Meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND April 14, ICF Annual "Night For the Seminarians" Fundraiser with ICF Branch 380 at June 13-22 Saint Paschal Baylon Church, 155 East Janss Road,Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 from Join Archbishop Jose Gomez, Cardinal 5:00 pm (Social) 6:00 pm Dinner and Dancing. $50 per person. For tickets call 805. Roger Mahony, Bishop Thomas Curry, and 492.9658. All funds from this event will benefit Seminarians at Saint John's Seminary Fr. David Loftus with the faithful from across in Camarillo, CA. the Archdiocese for the 50th International April 15, Mother Cabrini Chapel-Library Open House at 3801 Scott Road, Burbank Eucharistic Congress. It will be an inspiring hosted by ICF San Fernando Valley District from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. journey of faith. For 10 days, you’ll explore the Emerald Isle, deepen your devotion to April 28, 7:30 p.m. Holy Family Derby (Night At The Races), co-sponsored with the the Eucharist, and enjoy a prayerful experi- Men’s Club, proceeds to benefit Holy Family School. ence of Ireland’s Catholic heritage. Contact: Mrs. Judy Brooks, HOLY FAMILY 50 + CLUB 213.637.7636. Our General Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Center. Our next meeting is April 5 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments follow. We are a social and philanthropic organization and welcome new members. For more info contact our president MJ Craig 626.282.3620. March Game Day – March 31, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Kitchen. Contact Lou Moore, 626.281.3521. April Holy Family Springtime Tea April 14 – 50+ Club High Tea. See details on page 13 of the Holy Family Church Daisy Extravaganza Bulletin for March 4. Call Julia Shaw at 626.844.7301 or Lorraine Baldwin at Sponsored by Holy Family Fifty Plus Club 626.378.0931 for reservations asap as seating is limited to 200 guests. The tea will be held in the Church Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. The cost is Please join us on Saturday, April 14, 2012 $35.00 and is should be sent to Lorraine Baldwin, 2630 Grayson Ct., Simi Valley, CA 93065 by April 9 to hold your reservation. Invitations have been sent out, so look for From 1 pm to 4 pm yours in the mail. Make check payable to Holy Family Fifty Plus Club. Proceeds will Holy Family Church Hall fund scholarships, the Paschal Candle, and the Giving Bank. Contact Bette Gillette for 1519 Fremont Avenue bulletin submissions 626.799.6487. South Pasadena GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE Our cherished parishioner, Lillian Perez, is a candidate for a kidney transplant and is in For a delightful afternoon need of a kidney donor. We would like to extend an invitation to the extraordinarily of delicious Food, Friendship and Music, generous people of the Holy Family community to search your hearts for the courage with a Raffle and Silent Auction and generosity to take action to help Lillian - who is a precious gift to so many. We are requesting prayers for Lillian and also for finding a donor. If you are interested in giving the gift of life by becoming a donor, and would like to discuss the possibility, please call the Holy Family bulletin office at 626/403-6108. 7 COMMUNITY LIFE

WANTED: FILIPINO-AMERICAN CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION Holy Family parishioners dedicated to The group would like to welcome anyone who is interested respecting life! Do you want to help in fulfilling its mission. Members will benefit from its many increase adoptions and save lives? activities: religious like Divine Mercy, Block Rosary and Options United has invited Holy Family Simbang Gabi; humanitarian like helping the Giving Bank; Parish to partner with them to save lives. social like the annual dinner dance and the parish fair. Options United is a local nonprofit based in In the spirit of community, we have traditionally provided the Pasadena that serves Southern California prior years’ auctions with a live auction item: an authentic women with an unplanned pregnancy with Filipino dinner to be served at the home of the lucky bidder. This year, we have a call center and adoption program. We committed to the same delicious dinner for 20 people. Please join Holy Family provide positive messages and a call center Parish in this year’s Divine Dinners celebration, and put in your bid for a dinner that to make a positive outcome possible will be sure to remind you of home. regarding an unplanned pregnancy. Volunteers are needed for the following: For details, please call Ramon Lacson at 323-257-1017. Community leader at parish level, Volunteers (especially bilingual) for our 24 Hour Helpline, host a home event to assist CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS Options United to grow in the community. Toastmasters: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., in the Pastoral Center. Want Training Provided! to improve your communication and leadership skills? Be more effective in meetings? CALL: Mary Schimmoller, Holy Family Get your point across more concisely? Join us and learn how membership can help Volunteer Coordinator, 626-403-6113 or e- you succeed. Contact: Mary Elizabeth Ohde, 323/257-8989. mail her at [email protected]. KINDRED SPIRITS DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS? Parish life can be strongly marriage and family oriented with few opportunities for single adults to feel comfortable at social gatherings or in vounteer capacities. The Carmel of St. Teresa is a hidden Kindred Spirits was formed to create comfortable ways for single adults, over 40, to resource in our neighborhood. Sixteen get to know each other and to build supportive friendships that enhance their partic- cloistered nuns live near us, their lives dedi- ipation in parish life as well as create meaningful connections in their lives outside of cated to praying for priests, for the Church, church. Truly great friendships have evolved through sharing in social events, volun- and for Jesus’ mission of salvation for the teer projects, and spiritual enrichment activities together. We attend the Saturday world. They welcome you to visit or email evening vigil mass each first Saturday followed by going to a different local restau- them to request prayers for special inten- rant each month. Other potential activities are discussed and plans made during tions, to attend weekday 7:30 a.m. Mass these First Saturday gatherings. If you would like additional information please email (NOT Sunday Mass), and especially to unite [email protected] your daily prayers with their prayers for priests. Contact: Carmel of St. Teresa, 215 East Alhambra Road, Alhambra, CA 91801; DIVINE DINNERS 626.282.2387; [email protected] The Divine Dinners Committee is excitedly gearing up for our Second “Divine Dinners Fundraising Event”, which will be held on Saturday, May 19. Our first “Divine Dinners” Event was a spectacular success due to the efforts, contributions, dona- JOURNEY TO THE CROSS tions, and participation of so many! Opportunities abound in one or more of the fol- Palm Sunday, April 1 lowing areas: Meditation, Music, and Song at St. Offer your hospitality by being a “Divine Dinner” Host Rita of Casica in Sierra Madre. 318 N. Support your Parish Community by becoming a “Divine Dinners” Patron Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre. Donate items for our Silent and Live Auctions 626.355.1292 Assist in procuring Auction Items Volunteer to be a part of the excitement in any one of a myriad of ways! MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER For more information, please contact: Michael Udell 626.826.6199, or Rowena and Evan Wyatt 626.403.0225 Married couples - Enjoy a getaway weekend! Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of everyday life. HOLY FAMILY MEN’S CLUB Enrich your relationship by attending a 2012 Calendar Worldwide Marriage encounter. It’s the best April, No Monthly Meeting, Easter Vacation gift you’ll ever give to each other and your Saturday, April, 28, Parish Hall, “A Night at the Races” 7:30-11:30 p.m. marriage! Contact: Dennis and Joanne Monday, May 7, Eden Center, End of Year Meeting 626.791.3308 June, No Monthly Meeting FASHIONS FOR LIFE July, Member’s Home, Backyard BBQ w/Games Night April 15. The Pregnancy Counselling Center August, No Monthly Meeting in Mission Hills is hosting their annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event will GET YOUR TAXES DONE FOR FREE AT THE LIBRARY! be located at the Porter Valley Country Club Every Wednesday through April 4, students from VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax and will include a silent auction and Association will be preparing tax returns at the South Pasadena Public Library from a raffle. Fashions by Cabi. RSVP by 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. No appointment is necessary, come on by, 8 April 5 to Lisa Gelinas at it’s free! 805.300.3890. Thank you! 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MISSION HAITI HOLY FAMILY CAREER Jean Liphete Nelson NETWORKING GROUP During this Lent as we commemorate Christ’s pas- We focus on job search skills, networking, sion and death, we would like to share with you a lit- resume reviews, and interviewing tech- tle bit more about the life and death of Jean Liphete niques. Please call for more information or to Nelson, Fr. Tom’s top aide and master builder. We schedule an individual counseling appoint- don’t know as much as we would like, but we will ment. All are welcome! Contact: Bruce share what information that we have. McIntosh, 626.201.6717 Everybody knew him as Nelson, though that was his You may also contact Bruce McIntosh via last name. He was born and raised in Cite Soleil, the email at [email protected]. terrible slum of Port-au-Prince. As most of the youth in those days did, Nelson joined a gang. He had at SMASH IT UP, HOMEGIRL! most a third grade education, but he was very intel- ligent and a quick learner. He was known for his SOUTH PAS FARMERS MARKET. bravery, which of course could cut both ways and Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. make him vulnerable to counter attacks. Fortunately, Homeboy Industries has expanded its at the height of his gang life, he met Fr. Tom, who South Pasadena Farmers' Market booth to immediately recognized his talents and leadership Nelson include Homegirl Cafe's delicious fruits and qualities. With Fr. Tom’s guidance, Nelson decided veggies. Stop by and watch homegirls to redirect his life and work with Fr. Tom in his new organization, Hands Together. Then energetically "smash up" seasonal fruits Nelson enlisted two of his brothers, Robert and Richard, also to work with Fr. Tom. and vegetables to create your healthy and Nelson’s dream was to unite the community of Cite Soleil which was divided into warring delicious cocktail of fresh salad ingredients. gangs and curtail the brutal violence that abounded. Working with Fr. Tom and Doug Also, be sure to stock up on fresh breads, Campbell, he helped in bringing the leaders of the various gangs into dialogue and mutu- cookies, chips and a variety of Homeboy's al respect. Violence subsided. It was a slow process, but Nelson persevered. highly-acclaimed salsas. The market is Communicating with the people of Cite Soleil was a challenge. There was no newspa- open every Thursday evening in the per to print the local news and no electricity to run televisions. But many of the people Mission-West District next to the South of Cite Soleil had pocket radios. Nelson and his young friends came up with the idea of Pasadena Metro stop. establishing a radio station just for Cite Soleil. They would bring to the community the local news, their own music, resources for food and water, and warnings of suspected violence. Radio Boukman became a reality and Nelson was its general manager. FR. GREG AND HOMEBOY LOOK When Fr. Tom began spelling out his dream for education in Cite Soleil, he turned to TO HOLY FAMILY - Tattoo Removal Nelson. “Could you build me a school?” Nelson replied, “Why not?” And sure enough, Are you a Physician Assistant, Nurse Nelson with a third grade education but lots of savvy built Fr. Tom a school. And then Practitioner or Physician willing to give a few another. And another. In all, seven schools and community centers were built in Cite hours per month to Homeboy Industries’ tat- Soleil. For some 7000 children and 1200 elderly. too removal program? Medical Professionals In those hectic years, Nelson also played another important role. He acted as Fr. Tom’s are needed to assist in the Homeboy tattoo bodyguard. Several times, he rescued Fr. Tom from danger such as the time that they removal program, Y’a Estuvo (I am ready). were both held at gunpoint with thieves who wanted to steal their truck and its cargo. The Restorative Justice Ministries of Holy When the thieves were distracted by an incident ahead of them and walked ahead with the keys to the truck, Fr. Tom produced a second set of keys, handed them to Nelson, Family Church have been asked by Fr. Greg and together Fr. Tom and Nelson roared off backwards to safety. Boyle, S.J., to assist in recruiting physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners When the earthquake struck, it was Nelson and his men who dragged Fr. Tom and Doug to safety at the risk of their own lives. Later, Nelson had little patience for governmental willing to give 2 to 5 hours per month to committees and NGO’s who endlessly discussed what needed to be done after the Homeboy Industries’ tattoo removal pro- earthquake, but did little. Nelson said, “Give us the money and we will get the job done!” gram. Physicians do not need a dermatol- And that is what he did for Fr. Tom and Fr. Tom’s donors. It was Nelson who listened and ogy specialization, only a desire to share learned from the American volunteer engineers skilled in construction in earthquake their gifts and have a positive impact in the prone terrain. Afterwards Nelson supervised all the rebuilding of the schools and the lives of everyone at Homeboy. headquarters for Hands Together, this time with much better re-enforcements. Nelson was the man who transformed Holy Family’s donations into action. He was indeed a Mental Health Workers Also Needed master builder. Homeboy is launching a new Volunteer Nelson was a friend to everyone who traveled to Haiti. We felt safe in his presence. He Therapist Program called “Homeboy Heals”. could look fierce and menacing. But when he smiled and spoke of his family and his Licensed psychologists, social workers and dreams, we knew he was a gentle man of vision, intelligence, character, and spirituality. marriage and family therapists who are will- At this point, we do not know who Nelson’s assailants were. Were they from his past ing to donate from one-to-four hours each gang life? Someone with a grudge? Someone who wanted a job but whom Nelson was week are encouraged to consider applying not able to accommodate? All that we know is that it was senseless violence, and Cite for our new Volunteer Therapist Program, Soleil and Fr. Tom have lost a giant of a man. May he rest in peace! Homeboy Heals. The Program has two -The Mission Haiti Committee parts. Option One asks providers within a 5- mile radius of our facility to counsel one MARRIAGE 101 Homeboy client weekly – at no charge – in The Office of Family Life would like to announce the beginning of a Marriage Enrichment his or her private office. The Second Option, Program for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for couples married less than 5 years. The for those whose offices are further away, is title of the new program is: Newlyweds 101: Keeping Your Marriage God-Centric. to schedule a three to four hour block of time The primary goal of this enrichment program is to openly identify, share, and discuss each week at our Homeboy Industries’ First concepts and techniques to enhance couple’s marriages to be more God-Centric. The Street location. Please contact Mary program will be held on Friday evenings over the first six months of 2012 At St. Basil Schimmoller, Holy Family Volunteer Catholic Church, 637 S. Kingsley Drive (corner of Wilshire Boulevard) Los Angeles, CA Coordinator, at 626.403.6113 or 90005 on Friday evenings – 7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Friday, April 20, Friday, May 25, 9 Friday, June 22, Friday, July 27. [email protected]. OUTREACH PASTORAL CARE (MINISTRY TO THE ELDERLY AND SICK) OPTIONS FOR SENIORS Monthly Mass Schedule We are very fortunate and Prospect Manor: 1st Wednesday of the month, 2:00 blessed to have the Carmelite p.m., 800 Prospect Ave., South Pasadena Sisters in the San Gabriel Valley. To notify us of someone in the parish who is sick, They are able to offer many please follow these procedures: options for people, especially 1. Call the Pastoral Center Monday – Sunday if the sick seniors. They are the ONLY person needs to be visited by a priest. Catholic religious community in 2. You will be asked a few important questions by the the area that is able to offer independent liv- staff person answering your call, as a form must be ing, assisted living, and a skilled nursing filled out. Hospital? Home? Communion? Person’s facility for seniors. They provide excellent home address and phone? Parishioner or not? quality of care, but they also are part of a lov- Elderly? Name on intercessions? ing, supportive, spiritual, and compassion- 3. Please ask the staff person to notify Mary Ternan. ate team that cares for the residents and family members. They offer Mass on a regular basis. Please call if you have any ques- THE GIVING BANK tions and/or are thinking about senior hous- at ST. JOSEPH CENTER (SJC) – 1524 Fremont Avenue ing for yourself or a loved one. Contact: Carrie, Marlene, or Juan, 626.403.6140 Contact: The Manor’s Admissions Our volunteers are assured of fun, fellowship, and a friendly atmosphere. Coordinator, 626/256-3055 Donations are accepted Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Press the buzzer so that we know you are there and staff will be happy to help you carry the items ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS from your car! Please do NOT leave any items outside St. Joseph Center after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends. St. Vincent de Paul offers FREE PICK-UPS, call 1-800- Free support groups for families dealing with 974-3571. Alzheimer’s. Giving Bank: Monday Distribution 9:00-10:45 a.m. (Volunteers are needed 7:00- Adult Children’s Support Group (for those 11am) who care for a parent or a grandparent with Alzheimer’s) meets on the second Bagging Sundays: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and fourth Wednesdays of every month Lunches for the homeless: Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Spouse’s Support Group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every DOLORES MISSION WAY OF THE CROSS month from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. All are welcome this Lenten season to join in the Via Crucis/Way of the Cross with Dolores Mission every Friday Meetings are held at the Mission Lodge, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. starting at the Plaza next to the 824 S. Gladys Ave., San Gabriel, CA. church, 171 S. Gless Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Contact: Larry Schulte, Ph.D., 626/795-8681 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION Please leave your telephone number and NAMI- National Alliance On Mental Illness. Peer-to-Peer Education Course: a ten various times that he can contact you with week course designed for adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and want to become more educated in their recovery. The course will be held on more information about the support group. Tuesday evenings: 6:00- 8:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 17 thru Tuesday, June Coordinator, 626/256-3055 19 at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in Glendale. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact: Fran Hovorka ph#: 626.241.0118 or e-mail:fran- [email protected]. Space is limited. ROYAL OAKS Royal Oaks is an inviting residential commu- BURGERS FOR BUSES, A HUGE SUCCESS nity and distinctive lifestyle destination for We did it! Burgers for Buses 2012 sold out! Many thanks to all those who attend- older adults, located on 18.5 acres of land- ed and those who donated! Through the generosity of Holy Family parishioners scaped grounds, in a serene setting at the and friends, many children and their caregivers will “Get On The Bus” at the Eden base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Royal Center and be reunited with parents in state pris- Oaks residents also have the peace of mind ons. Special thanks to Julianne Coppersmith, in knowing they have access to Assisted Burgers for Buses chair, and her committee for a Living and Skilled Nursing facilities conve- wonderful evening filled with the spirit of Holy niently located on-campus. Family Parish and its people!

Contact: Kelly Finney 818/638-4562 10 PARISH HIGHLIGHTS

Lent is about conversion and spiritual renewal.

Reconciliation Service Tuesday, April 3, 7:00pm

Stations of the Cross March 30 2:00 pm

Yoga meditation on the Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 31, 10:00am

Prayer

Daily Mass at 6:20 or 8:00am Centering Prayer Tuesdays at 7:00pm Adoration March 27 at 7:00pm Liturgy of the Hours 7:15 am The Rosary after 8:00 mass On-Line Lenten Prayer Book

Bring a food item for the Lenten Sunday Ecumenical giving bank and leave in Dinners and Prayer 2012 the vestibules bins. Next March 25 Calvary Church 6 pm week please bring April 1 Grace Brethren 6pm Beans

We need church decorators Call helpers at the on Holy Thursday Frank 626 Triduum... & 403- foot washers, Holy Saturday 6116

?Imagine you’re at a ball game, and it is your favorite team. Could you ever sit still without making a sound? Spectators cheer which is like acclamations or songs. Spectators pay attention like when we listen to the word of God and the prayers. Excitement is what spectators long for, just like our longing to be one with our God in Communion through the Eucharist. Although this is a fruitful metaphor, gathering for Eucharist is so much more. There are no spectators, we are all players! The assembly prays, sings, listens, and joins in Living the Eucharist Parish Retreat with actions and gestures. The Ministers serve as ushers, greeters, cantors Saturday, April 28, 8:00am-12:00pm choir members, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and lectors. Our x Build on the Living the Eucharist Experience priests have a special function, leading, proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, x Expose yourself to the adventure of retreat and praying. All these roles interact and count on one another. Together we x Experience an opportunity to grow in faith make a heavenly team!

Soup & 6:00 pm Of Gods March 30 Meet new Soup, fruit, St. Joseph’s Donations friends or come discussion, Center support St. Cinema Fridays And Men with a friend reflection Vincent dePaul

This Lent choose to do three things… PARISH HIGHLIGHTS

Holy Family Bookstore 1519 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 March 25, 2012

First Communion Gifts As Easter approaches, the First Communion Season cannot be far behind. We have a From the Desk of Erin McGann Maloney…. great selection of gift items for this very special time in the lives of young Catholics. I had been on a waiting list at the library for The Gifts of Rosaries, crucifixes, medals, bibles, frames, photo al- Imperfection, and once I began to read it, I thought to myself, I bums, and so much more are now available in the Book- wish I owned this, so I could write all over it…underline, circle, store. As we say every year, it is best to shop early for and write reflections as I needed. Part memoir, part guidebook, the best selection of gifts. If you wait to shop until just Brené Brown, a sociology professor at University of Texas, before the day of the First Communion, the quantity of takes us through her research discoveries, which initially propel gifts is much smaller. We have some beautiful new her into a breakdown. She ultimately realizes this breakdown is actually a spiritual awakening. In this starkly authentic and, items this year, including First communion books with at times, humorous journey, Brown explores humanity’s need the revised text of the New Roman Missal, stained glass for love and belonging that is oftentimes overshadowed by feel- memento boxes, lovely rosary bracelets and necklaces, ings of inadequacy and shame. What emerges in the ordinary and splendid gift bibles. We also have a good selection stories of those she studied, coupled with her own self- of Communion cards and of course gift wrapping is com- reflection, is that if the uncertainty and fear of life is fully em- plementary on purchases of $50.00 or more. We also braced, we can discover that we are enough, and worthy of love and belonging. offer shipping of your gifts for a nominal fee, I experienced my own spiritual awak- but be sure to allow ening while reading this book, that I ini- enough time for gifts to tially dismissed. The realization came in arrive and mail early. my Lenten prayer group when a friend said the Church is in such need of those who can explain the gospel in a way that people can fully access. Brown defines “wholehearted living” throughout this book as the courage to love oneself as is – have compassion for oneself – which enables us to fully connect and belong to those around us. In a highly unsuspect- Bookstore Hours ing place, I was able to more fully access the Paschal Mystery and the Eucharistic Prayer. We come to The Table as we are, with imperfections, vulnerability, judg- TUESDAY thru SATURDAY ment, sadness, fear. Will we have the courage to believe, “I am enough”? If so, God’s love and grace will be ours. 10 a.m. TO 5 p.m.

Erin Maloney is a long-time parishioner at Holy Family Parish, SUNDAY having graduated from Holy Family School in the early 1980’s. She was a teacher at Holy Family School as well as Flintridge 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sacred Heart Academy, where she was also school librarian for 2 years. She is currently on the Holy Family Education Forma- CLOSED MONDAY tion Commission, as well as involved with the Spirituality Pro- gram at Holy Family School. where her 3 children attend school. She works with her husband Michael at the Maloney (626) 403-6133 Group (Keller Williams Realtors) Website: holyfamilybookstore.org. Page 2 Holy Family Bookstore March 25, 2012

Reading Group Selections Mark your Calendars in Stock at the Holy Family Bookstore Sunday, April 29

Women’s Reading Group 10:00 am to 1 pm April As the Bookstore welcomes Father Brett Hoover who will discuss and Shirt of Flame sign his new book. BY Heather King Comfort: An Atlas for Body and Soul If you have not read Heather . King before, her honesty may Comfort is a real human need--to re- shock you. In this remarkable plenish our zapped physical, emotional and memoir, you will see how a con- spiritual batteries. Comfort salves the vert with a checkered past wounds of traffic, health insurance bu- spends a year reflecting upon St. reaucracy, unemployment and toddler Thérèse of Lisieux—and discov- crimes and misdemeanors. Only the most ers the radical faith, true love, devoted puritan would blow up his cozy and abundant life of a cloistered recliner or cut the power to his television 19th-century French nun. just as the B-list celebrities begin to dance and the police detectives pick up the trail of the killer (with or without crime scene investigators, coroners, novelists and Men’s Reading Group fake psychics). April The problem is: the rest stop of comfort easily turns into Great Divorce the eternal vacation of bourgeois ease. Comfort food like By C.S. Lewis cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese or Styrofoam ramen may temporarily relieve sorrow, but as a daily bread they would In "The Great Divorce", C.S. Lewis employs his formi- ruin the palate and harden the arteries. In short, comfort can dable talent for fable and allegory, become an opiate of the masses that dulls our attention to the this time exploring the question of world around us or even the normal challenges of daily life. heaven and hell. Using his extraordi- Too much ease, and we stop growing as human beings. Our nary descriptive powers, the theolo- horizons shrink. gian introduces readers to supernatu- ral beings who will change the way we think about good and evil. Or worse, we simply stop caring. The mass of humanity (not to mention the environment they depend on) remain off the radar screen. We all know about this--the hospitalized The Holy Family Reading Groups explore a friend we did not visit, the gas guzzler we opted not to trade diverse group of books in their monthly meet- in, the granola bars we hoarded from the homeless man with ings. The upcoming selections are very exciting. The choices are thoughtfully made and the cardboard sign at the intersection. even if you cannot join the groups in discussion of the books, we encourage you to peruse As you can tell from the description of comfort above, their monthly selections if you are looking for interesting personal read- Brett Hoover, has a way with words and that is what makes ing. Comfort: An Atlas for Body and Soul If you would like to join the book discussions, dates and times of the such a unique and gatherings are available in the weekly parish bulletin. very special book. I enjoyed every page and certainly has many “AHA” moments as I was reading it. We appreciate your support of the Bookstore Ministry by making Come and visit with Father Brett on Sunday April 29. You your book purchases from us. will be glad that you did.

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ADS ADS ADS LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE IN THE SPOTLIGHT... If you are able to cover a spot that is not filled, please contact Erin Lima at [email protected] or 626/403-6143. WELCOME CENTER GRATITUDE SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Henry Provencio 8:00 a.m. – If you have young adult children who once went to Holy Family 9:30 a.m. – School, your life intersected with Henry Provencio. Henry has served 11:15 a.m. – Ariel Valdescona, Casey Risk as the Holy Family School Parents’ Guild President, a member of the original Stewardship Board, and currently serves on the Discipleship 12:30 p.m. – Mary Azcona- Erememco, Maria Demarzzo, Patricia Palmer Committee, and the Education Formation Commission just to name a few. Now that his children are all grown, and he retired from his suc- EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS cessful business, he has dedicated his free time to supporting his SATURDAY, MARCH 31 family, loved ones, and Holy Family Church. If you asked Henry what 5:00 p.m. - Leo Dos Remedios, Paula Dunkel, Martha Harvey, Lydia Islas, ministry he enjoys the most, without a doubt he will tell you that he Ruben Jauregui, Ramon Lacson, Ginny Rusk, Esther Sustayta loves them all, but especially loves serving at the table of the Lord as SUNDAY, APRIL 1 a Eucharistic Minister. The Grace received by sharing the Body of 6:30 a.m. –Jenn Bradley, Jules Buenabenta, Rich Morrissey, Anne Morrissey, Christ with others fills him with joy, and he is thankful to God that he Ron Mutuc, Henry Provencio was called to this extraordinary ministry. Henry is a strategic thinker 8:00 a.m. – Rose Coquia, Scott Delphey, Laura Escobedo, Norma Ferriols, and used this skill to help with Holy Family’s Pastoral Plan and its Lori Hawkins, Cecilia Kappos, Martin Parkinson, Patty Walcha implementation. Henry takes great pride in his prayer life. Each 9:30 a.m. – Jane Argento, Phil Argento, Roxanne Basso, Linda Breen, morning on his walk, he prays what many would call very simple Thomas Breen, Lona Burge-Ryerson, Raymond Joubran, Herdi Wijaya, 2 NOT prayers—yet Henry prays with steadfast determination. Henry has a FILLED large open heart and always attempts do the “Lord’s will.” In his 11:15 a.m. –Mary Azcona-Eremenco, Jane Cappai-Brunello, Mary Rose prayer time he listens to God’s call and has responded by inviting Caras, Dolores Koutnik, Steven Koutnik, Gigi Longoria-Salinas, Casey Risk, Johnny Risk people back to the church, supporting the work of serving the poor, being a lively facilitator in our faith sharing groups, Soups and 12:45 p.m. –Carolina Cisneros, John Fuller, Nora Fuller, Ericka Giordano, Kristin Grosser, Jardine Monteil, Warren Romberger, Libby Vracin Cinema and a regular contributor to the On Line Prayer Book. 5:30 p.m. LifeTeen -Dennis Diekmann, Maureen Diekmann, Brian Doerning, Maryann Messina-Doerning, Marlene Moore, Randy Moore, Yasmin Motamedi, Paul Onufer, Allyson Simpson, Roland Simpson

LECTORS SATURDAY, MARCH 31 5:00 p.m. –Frank Mayer, Margaret Prietto SUNDAY, APRIL 1 6:30 a.m. –Laurie Kruse, Charles Mullaly 8:00 a.m. – Lisa Easler-Neslusan, Vic Robinette 9:30 a.m - Gloria Lopez, Chris Mc Nulty 11:15 a.m. – Terry Nally, Art Salinas 12:45 p.m. – Ruben Duran, Mikki Heydorff 5:30 p.m. LifeTeen -Gabriella Ciulla, Katie Karl, Setareh Motamedi

ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, MARCH 31 5:00 p.m. -Dante Fregoso, Lauren Kezele, Austin Mc Cullough, Kathryn Mc Cullough SUNDAY, APRIL 1 6:30 a.m. – Max Bradley, Colleen Henderson Pendergast, David Mc Andrews, Catie Sanchez UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS 8:00 a.m. – Ralph Hernandez, Isiah Paulino, Jon Raymundo, Joshua Raymundo THE YEAR AHEAD 9:30 a.m. – Grace Aldrich, Chris Basso, Daniel Caruso, Mary Harmon 11:15 a.m. - Jake Altmayer, Tommy Altmayer, William Pascale, Aaron Salinas April 3 Parish Reconciliation 12:45 p.m. – Madi Davis, Ryan Davis, Roan Marquez, Jacob Ruano Service 5:30 p.m. LifeTeen – Michael Sullivan, Jack Onufer, Grant Victor April 8 Easter HOSPITALITY MINISTERS April 15 Divine Mercy Sunday SATURDAY, MARCH 31 April 22 Family Retreat 5:00 p.m. – Mary Miasnik, Julia Scalise, Judy Skitek SUNDAY, APRIL 1 April 27 Confirmation 8:00 a.m. – Felicitas De La Cruz, Catherine Mc Mahon, Ana Maria April 28 Living the Eucharist Nicholls 9:30 a.m. – Teena Fogenay, Patricia Lomeli, Armando Marquez, Mamie Morning of Prayer O'Neal May 19 Divine Dinners 11:15 a.m. – Fran Buckingham, Arnold Cotton, Barbara Cotton 5:30 p.m. LifeTeen. – Margit Onufer To schedule or cancel an event on the master calendar, please 19 contact Patricia, 626/403-6106 or [email protected]. DISCIPLE’S REFLECTION

GOSPEL WORD SEARCH CALL TO PRAYER SNNGLEZQRC Begin by calling upon God: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy DCOCNECEBE Spirit, Amen. Let us pause for a moment, and listen attentively to this week’s pas- sage. NY I SG I H I I J AOTGOTRTOW THE WORD OF GOD John 11:1-27 BPCEANNASV The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love XWE FDUF T ED is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” JORRJEOKEH When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for BXRETNA I VL four days. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet PDULEUFTAN him. “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” FJSNBIRZHN Jesus told her, CWE OR J A B P L “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. YMROTRX J E Z Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that GYLSUWCUSD you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.” KGDSYZOD I I DISCIPLESA FAITH SHARING Children: Describe a time when you lost a special toy. SEV I LEBATH Teens: What kind of a relationship do you have with your siblings? How does that BUR I ALZCET compare to Mary, Martha and Lazarus? WYROLGVCRR Adults: Jesus told Martha that he was “the resurrection and the life” ande asks her if she believes this. Do you believe it, and what does it mean to be a person of such FILLNHQWSA faith? XJDPHTPKLM In Gratitude: Martha says to Jesus, “Even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” What would we like to ask of God for our parish? BANDS MARTHA CLOSING PRAYER BURIAL PERTURBED Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, always pondering spiritual things, we may carry DEATH RESURRECTION out in both word and deed that which is pleasing to you. We ask this as we ask all things, through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and DISCIPLES SISTERS the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. FATHER STONE EASTER SCHEDULE GLORIFIED TWO Holy Thursday – April 5 8:00 a.m., Mass for those unable to attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper GLORY UNTIE 7:30 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper, afterwards Adoration of the Blessed HEARING VOICE Sacrament will be until 11:00 p.m. Good Friday – April 6 ILL 12:00 p.m., Ecumenical Service JUDEA 1:00 p.m. , Reflections on the Stations of the Cross by Msgr. Connolly 1:30 p.m., Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - Liturgy of the Church: Liturgy of the LAZARUS Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion 7:30 p.m., Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - Liturgy of the Church: Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion Holy Saturday – April 7 7:15 p.m., Solemn Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection Easter Sunday – April 8 Masses, 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Parish Penance Service, Tuesday April 3, 7:00 p.m. Individual Confession Holy Thursday, April 5, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 6, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.