July 28, 2019 Rev. Msgr. James C. Gehl, Pastor Fr. Anselm Nwakuna, Resident Senior Deacon Mike Perez & Margie Perez MASSES Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8:15am Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30am HOLY DAYS: 6:30am, 8:15am and 7:00pm Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:30, 10:30am and 5:30pm (hosted by Youth Ministry) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 4:00 to 4:45pm BAPTISMS: Pre-Baptism class for parents and godparents on the first Sunday of every month at 1:00pm in the Church. Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of every month at 1:00pm. MARRIAGE: Please call the Rectory at least six months before the desired wedding day to begin marriage preparation. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK PLEASE PRAY FOR John Cook, Marie Stearns, Janet Meyers, Jennie Saturday, July 27th Sorenson, Patricia Valle, Dr. Rosemary Flores, Jerry 8:15am Maudelene Sutton (D) Lowe-Oadell, Janet Ogier, Carol Schafer, Patricia 5:30pm Michael Luszczak (D) Somerville, Werner Kessling, Devin Bundy, Rosa Maria Santos, Nancy Shanahan, Brian Barnes, Zak Sunday, July 28th Morris, Joan Page, Joan Johnson, Marylin McCafferty, George Edgington, Roger Ong, 8:30am The Prayer Line & Margot Sant, Rosa Godinez, Candace Nicholson, The Parish Book of Prayers Daniel Perez, Anton Holzmann, Mark Smith and all Pat Coscia (D) those in our Parish Book of Prayers 1st Anniversary of Passing 10:30am Sara Vargis (D) PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY 4th Anniversary of Passing REPOSE OF ALL SOULS: 5:30pm Tony Colletti (L) 17th SUNDAY IN ORDIANRY TIME JULY 28, 2019 Happy 28th Birthday! Donald Benson (L) SUNDAY'S READINGS Happy Birthday! First Reading: [Abraham] persisted: "Please, do not let my Lord grow angry if I speak up this Monday, July 29th last time." (Gn 18:32) 8:15am Edwardo Escolano (D) Psalm: Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. (Ps 138) Tuesday, July 30th Second Reading: Brothers and sisters: 6:30am Ador Bustamante (L) You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him ? (Col 2:12a) Gospel: Wednesday, July 31st "And I tell you, ask and you will receive; 8:15am Nina Marmol (L) seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Lk 11:9) Brian Huesta (L) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- Happy Birthday! tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Thursday, August 1st Observances for the week of July 28, 2019 6:30am Thanksgiving Sunday: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time For Marmol, Huesta & Macalalad (L) Monday: St. Martha Tuesday: St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Friday, August 2nd Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Thursday: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of 8:15am The Nelson Family (L) the Church Friday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Saturday, August 3rd Saturday: 8:15am Martin Dayao (D) Next Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30pm Michael Luszczak (D) Congratulations Congratulations to Fr. Anselm who will celebrate the anniversary of his ordination to the priest hood on Studio Line: 8889149149 Prayer Line: 8885775443 July 30. You are a blessing to us, Fr. Anselm and Donor/Listener Line: 8772910123 may the grace of the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen you in your ministry. Relevantradio.com 2 | St. Euphrasia Catholic Church MINISTRIES CONTINUED PARISH DIRECTORY RECTORY: 11766 Shoshone Ave. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Granada Hills, CA 91344 Amy Isabela, Coordinator, [email protected] BIBLE STUDY Phone: 818 360 4611 Scott Centurion, [email protected] FAX: 8183602755 BULLETIN EDITOR Web: www.StEuphrasia.org Michelle Goldbaum, [email protected] Parish Secretary: CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY & JR. HIGH MINISTRY Mrs. Karen Beckman ext.110 Alejandro Velasquez, Coordinator, [email protected] Email: [email protected] EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Beverly Mansour, [email protected]. Bookkeeper: “FEED MY SHEEP” to serve the Hungry Mrs. Wendy Mahotz ext. 111 Nancy Hymes, Coordinator, [email protected], Email: [email protected] 8054904420 Pastoral Assistant: FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF ST. EUPHRASIA (FAASE) Lanee Oquindo, [email protected] Sr. Angela Faustina, CSJ Email: [email protected] GOOD SHEPHERD CONNECTION Janie Day, Coordinator,[email protected], 8183577591 Liturgy Coordinator: GREETER MINISTRY Loretta Florez Pam Banken, [email protected] 8185231077 Email: [email protected] HOLY HOUR & ADORATION Eric Rodrigues, [email protected] SCHOOL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Principal: Mrs. Mary Blair Mark Smith, 8183604122 17637 Mayerling St., Granada Hills LECTORS John Pate, Coordinator, [email protected] Phone: 818 363 5515 LEGION OF MARY FAX: 8188326678 Francis Dominic [email protected] Email: [email protected] LITURGY COORDINATOR Web: www.steuphrasiaschool.org Loretta Florez, [email protected] LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT Leslie Nuccitelli, [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRY TO THE SICK Director: Sr. Elizabeth P. Dominguez, MCHS Ann Burchard, [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Michelle Goldbaum MUSIC MINISTRY Phone: 8183604611 ext. 331332 Tony Espinosa, [email protected] PARISH AMBASSADOR FOR Relevant Radio and E mail: [email protected] Immaculate Heart Media. Linda Taylor Bell, 8183096923 ADULT FAITH FORMATION PASTORAL ASSISTANT Director: Sr. Angela Faustina, [email protected] Sr. Joanna Strouse, SDSH PRAYING FOR OUR PARISH AND PRIESTS Phone: 8188006993 Ann Burchard, [email protected] Email: [email protected] RCIA Sr. Joanna Strouse, SDSH [email protected] 8188006993 Donald Benson, [email protected] 8184268424 CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Sr. Elizabeth P. Dominguez, MCHS Coordinator: Mr. Alejandro Velasquez [email protected] Phone: 8183604611 ext. 441 RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE Email: [email protected] Diane Johnson, [email protected] Website: www.steym.com SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Mrs. Mary Blair, [email protected] MINISTRIES OF ST. EUPHRASIA ST. EUPHRASIA WOMEN (SEW) DeeDee Haynoski 818.3570944 or [email protected] ALTAR SERVERS Erin Joyce 818.4567557 or [email protected] Maria Ponce, Coordinator, [email protected] 818605 USHERS 8205 Jim Ellerbrock, 8184370412 ALTAR GUILD WEDDING COORDINATOR Maria Pierce 8188312414 Christina Kosla, [email protected] 3104864641 BAPTISM MINISTRY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Julie Hanson, [email protected] Diane Johnson, [email protected] St. Mary Euphrasia Birthday, Support “Friends of the Cross,” Fr. Anselm’s July 31, 1796. Medical Center in Nigeria every time you Saint Mary Euphrasia Pelletier(July 31, shop on Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com). M 1796 in Noirmoutier en l'Île April 24, 1868 Amazon will donate 0.5% of your inAngers), bornRose Virginie Pelletier, was a eligible purchases. FrenchRoman Catholicnun, best known as the Just choose foundress of theCongregation of Our Lady of Charity of “Friends of the Cross Medical Missionaries.” Thank you in advance for your support. the Good Shepherd. StEuphrasia.org | 3 WHAT IS CONFIRMATION? Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation are called the Sacraments of ST. EUPHRASIA SCHOOL NEWS Initiation. Through these Sacraments we become members of the Catholic Church, a community of spiritfilled people who have been SLE LC QEB MLKQE: We believe in respecting saved by Christ and who witness Christ’s love in the world. Through this Sacrament, each candidate is enriched by the gifts of ourselves and others. We believe there is a the Holy Spirit, bound more perfectly to the Church, and strength- scholar in each of us. We believe in the ened in faith. They are equipped to witness more courageously to right to live in a peaceful the saving power of Christ and to passionately spread and defend environment. We believe in the gifts and their Catholic faith. value of God’s creation. Registration packets available in the Youth Ministry We believe we can make a difference! office located by the Religious Ed. Office. (818)360 4611 Ext. #441 [email protected] Summer office hours for the school are www.StEYM.com 8 a.m.-Noon Monday-Friday. School resumes for the 2019-20 year on August 27. St. Euphrasia Are interested in making the change to a Religious Education Catholic school for your child for the 2019- Office 8183604611 ext. 332 2020 year? We educate Saints & Scholars Contact: Sr. Elizabeth Dominguez, MCHS every day. Please call us to arrange for a personalized tour. We have openings in a few Office Hours: grades and look forward to meeting you and your child Religious Education office will be closed during the month of July. Online Giving - A Secure & We will be returning August 7th. Convenient Way to Contribute to Your Parish. Signup for online giving at steuphra- HAVE A SAFE AND FUN sia.org/online-giving. You can now SUMMER!!! make your offertory & all other con- tributions and donations on-line using all major WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED credit cards or debited from your checking or savings accounts. If you need help or have any Question: questions please email OnLineGiving- I've heard that love is a theological virtue. What does that [email protected]. If you are giving on line and mean? would like an Offertory cards that states that Answer: you give on line and you would like to drop into Charles Shultz, the creator of the Peanuts comics wrote, "I love the collection basket, the cards are located in mankind... it's people I can't stand!" This good humored com- the vestibule. ment gets at an important truth. St. John wrote a very strong statement in one of his letters: "If anyone says 'I love God,' but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen" (1 John 4:20). How often do we say "I love the home- Attention Vacationers! less," but ignore the parish food drive? Or insist on the im- If you’re away on vacation this summer, please remember portance of respecting others, but don't bother to say hello to that our Parish expenses never take a holiday.