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

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From The Desk of Father Mac ALL DAY. Friday November 1 is the Feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. This Friday November 1 is All Saints' Day, a holy day of obli- There will be a vigil Mass on Thursday Oct. 31 gation in the , meaning all Catholics are at 7pm. Holy day Masses on Friday Nov. 1 will required to attend Mass on that day unless they have an be at 7:30am, 12pm, and 7pm. PLEASE NOTE: excellent excuse such as serious illness. Sat. Nov 2, All Souls Day, is NOT a holy day of obligation. There will be only one Mass for All Souls at 7:30am. The All Saint’s Day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that 4pm Mass on Nov. 2 will be for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary is, all those who have already attained the glory of heaven. Time. All Saint’s Day should not be confused with All Souls' Day, which is observed on the following day November 2. All WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Thank you for answering Soul’s Day is dedicated to those who have died and not yet your baptismal call to witness for mission on World Mission reached heaven, especially those who have recently died. Sunday last week! Our parish offered $1,939 to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for the missionary work of Although All Saints' Day observances tend to focus on known the Church—a real blessing for the Missions! Please continue saints --that is those recognized in the canon of the saints to pray for missionaries, and for the people to whom they by the Catholic Church, All Saints Day celebrates all those bring the “Good News” of . May God bless you for your who have entered heaven, including saints recognized by generous missionary spirit! the Church and those who are not.

CANDLELIGHT ROSARY AND PRAYER GROUP All Saints' Day has its origins with Boniface IV, who Next Monday, October 28th, we WILL NOT meet in consecrated the in to the Mary and church for the rosary. Instead, we will meet at all the Martyrs on May 13 in 609 AD. Boniface IV also estab- the AMC16 at 21801 Oxnard Street in Wood- lished All Souls' Day, which follows All Saints. The choice of land Hills to attend a screening of the new film “Love and the day may have been intended to co-opt the pagan holi- Mercy: Faustina." The docudrama follows the incredible day "Feast of the Lamures," a day which pagans used to pla- call of St. Faustina to religious life and the healing effects cate the restless spirits of the dead. The May 13 celebration of this message on countless people around the world. This was subsequently abandoned and the holy day was eventu- is a one-night only event. Tickets can be purchased and ally established on November 1 by Pope Gregory III in the seats pre-selected by visiting AMCtheatres.com mid-eighth century as a day dedicated to the saints and their relics. All Saints Day became a holy day of obligation MAYONNAISE SUNDAY is today. Envelopes are by decree of Pope Gregory IV and Louis the Pious, who was available at the church entrances for your dona- king over a portion of Charlemagne's former empire. tion. God bless you for your generous support.

Holy day customs vary around the world. In the U.S., the day before All Saints is and is usually celebrated LECTORS Once again this year, Father Mac has by dressing in costumes with themes of death commonly ordered a study aid for proclaimers of the word. associated. Children go door-to-door in costume, trick-or- Please pick up your copy of WORKBOOK FOR LEC- treating. The holiday has lost much of its connection to its TORS 2020. It begins with the first Sunday of Ad- religious origins. Although nearly everyone celebrates Hal- vent, December 1st. They will be left in the sac- loween for the fun of the secular holiday, the following reli- risty on the cabinet near the safe. Do pick one up and sign gious solemnity of All Saints, is not widely practiced or that you have done so. Many thanks to you for your dedi- acknowledged by most Americans unless they are Catholic. cated service.

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that has spread in THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet at 6pm, Mon- popularity into parts of the U.S. and America. It is day, October 28th, at the iconic Smokehouse celebrated from October 31 through November 2, to coin- Restaurant. Come enjoy the food and fellowship cide with both the American tradition and the Catholic holy at this vintage gem, located at 4420 Lakeside days. Those three days are dedicated to all of the dead. Drive in Burbank. For reservations or more infor- mation, please call Pat Kane at 818 784 4414. As Catholics, we celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in the fundamental belief that there is a prayerful spiritual RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS communion between those in the state of grace who have (RCIA) welcomes any adult, 18 and over, who is died and are either being purified in purgatory or are in interested in the Catholic faith and encourages heaven (the 'church penitent' and the 'church triumphant', those who wish to complete their sacraments. respectively), and the 'church militant' who are the living. The first information meeting was held on September 24th.

The classes will meet twice monthly. Our next class will be YOURS IN CHRIST, held on Tuesday, November 5th from 7-8:30pm in the parish REV. EBEN MACDONALD, PASTOR bungalow. Parking is at the Firmament church parking ar- ea or on the street. You may call the Religious Education Office for more information, 818 789-5947. 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE THREE SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH PRAYS FOR THE HEALING OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH 4:00 pm - Leahy, RIP As members of the Catholic community, each of SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH us can contribute to the healing of those 8:00 am - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. harmed by abuse, especially by remembering 10:00 am - Geronimo Garcia Bautista, RIP victim-survivors in our prayers. We pray for 12:00 pm - Kyongshill Kang, RIP those harmed by someone, whether in church, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH family, school or community, confident that healing is pos- 7:30 am - Sallie LeSage, SPEC. INT. sible, and mindful that we can all work to prevent further TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH abuse. Inspired by the vision of a victim-survivor, the Arch- 7:30 am - Belinda Matthews, RIP diocese of Los Angeles has created a prayer and infor- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH mation card as a tangible symbol of outreach and support 7:30 am - Maureen O’Connor, Spec. Int. to those in need. Please join in this effort and our shared THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST hope that the resources and prayer on the card will reach 7:30 am - William Romano SPEC. INT. those in need to bring the healing light of Christ to the 7:00 pm - People of the Parish, SPEC. INT. darkest places of pain. The bilingual prayer card and post- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST ers, including information on how to report abuse, have 7:30 am - Marie Murphy- SPEC. INT. been distributed to all parishes and are available at arch- 12>00 pm - Maria Alvarado & Belinda Matthews, RIP la.org/support. 7:00pm - Loretta Toggenburger, SPEC. INT. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND THE FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP 7:30 am - People of the Parish, SPEC.INT. Discovering a More Meaningful Life and Faith

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“…for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one WEDNESDAY NIGHT who humbles himself will be exalted.” Lਕ਋ਅ 18:14 November 6th- 7:00-8:30 p.m. Envelopes (Egive incl.) $ 8,130 Our Lady of Grace - Parish Center 5011 White Oak Avenue (at Ventura Blvd) Loose cash $ 690

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THE FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP will be discussing the things Pride and ego is the root cause of most of our sins. Think- that cause imbalance in your life and what to do to ing your time is so valuable, your talent is better than any- change that. Bring your thoughts and experiences to one else and your money gives you status is another way of this engaging discussion designed for making those things “gods” before God. Remember all adult singles and couples. those gifts were God-given. Instead Stewards should be Just show up; it’s casual and free. humbled by God’s abundant generosity and our hearts Refreshments will be served. should overflow with gratitude. Contact Robert Hanley, 818.366.7263, [email protected]. Our Weekly Collection Goal is $13,000 Thank you

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE GROTTO FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS AFTER THE 8 AND 10 AM MASSES THIS WEEKEND. COME MAKE NEW FRIENDS! TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE (as of October 15th 2019) PrayFor James Buttitta Laura Buttitta Regina Hagan Bob Farina PARISH GOAL: $67, 300 Anne Galli Sheldon Payne AMOUNT PLEDGED: $45, 535 (67.7% of goal) Tio Galli Antonio Almonte Mickey Pappas Loretta Toggen- AMOUNT PAID: $43, 005 (63.9% of goal) Barbara Bick burger AMT. UNDER GOAL: - $24,295 (-36.1% under goal) Mary Shartzer Dolores Cardelucci Sandra Osorio Maureen O’Connor Thanks to those of who have already made a pledge of support. Dorothy Montanio Rini Olson Envelopes are available in the pews for your contributions. Clare Fabre Alicata Houston Thank you. Shelia Hartman Family 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

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The recent Saddleridge wildfire in the hills of the northern San Fernando Valley has scorched nearly 8,400 acres, destroyed about 17 structures and damaged countless more.

The fire forced thousands to flee from their homes.

Last year the Thomas Fire, taught us how important it is to be prepared to provide shelter, food and temporary financial support.

A special fund was created to provide sup- port during the Thomas Fire. This fund has now been expanded to include those affected by the recent Saddleridge fire.

YOUR DONATION CAN BE MAILED TO: THE FIRE FUND C/O SAN FERNANDO PASTORAL REGION 15101 SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD. MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

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