“Como un joven se desposa con una doncella, se desposará contigo tu hacedor; como el esposo se alegra con la esposa, así se alegrará tu Dios contigo.” (Isaías 62:5). El tema principal de este segundo domingo del tiempo ordinario se centra en uno de los sacramentos del servicio, que es el sacramento del santo matrimonio, al comenzar nuestros ministerios diarios en el tiempo ordinario. Por incomprensión e ignorancia, el matrimonio ha pasado de ser un sacramento bendecido y querido por Dios a un mero contrato civil, a una convención social, a una conveniencia personal. Como resultado, la tasa de divorcio es alta en la sociedad actual. Muchas personas no logran comprender la esencia y la razón del matrimonio. La Iglesia enseña que la esencia de un verdadero matrimonio se basa en el amor, un amor verdadero que refleja el amor derramado de Dios, pero nunca en nuestra lujuria egoísta. La Biblia nos dice que Dios es amor. Todos estamos hechos “a imagen y semejanza” de Dios, y de ese amor divino. Una de las expresiones de nuestro amor es el matrimonio. En Génesis, Adán le dice a Eva: “Ésta, al fin, es hueso de mis huesos y carne de mi carne; ésta será llamada 'mujer', porque del hombre ésta ha sido tomada.” Jesús también lo repite y dice: “Por tanto, dejará el hombre a su .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“For as a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.” (Isaiah 62:5).   The major theme for this 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on one of the sacraments of service, which is the sacrament of the holy matrimony, as we start our daily ministries in ordinary time. Because of misunderstanding and ignorance, marriage has devolved from being a sacrament, which is blessed and willed by God, to a mere civil contract, to a social convention, to a personal convenience. As a result, the divorce rate is high in today’s society. Many people fail to understand the essence and reason of marriage. The Church teaches that the essence of a true marriage is based on love, a true love that images God’s outpouring love, but never on our selfish lust. The Bible tells us that God is love. We all are made “in the image and likeness” of God, and of that divine love. One of the expressions of our love is marriage. In Genesis, Adam says to Eve: “This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man this one has been taken.” Jesus also repeats it and says: “For this reason .... [Click headline to continue]

Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to see the weekly bulletin on the parish website (link above). A limited quantity of printed bulletins will continue to be made available to those who have no access online. .... 2 - Because of the rise of COVID-19 cases by the new variant Omicron, Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to follow all the protocols mandated by the county health department and the CDC, using N-95 or surgical mask, rubbing alcohol or sanitizing gel, maintain a safe physical social distance of 6 feet, avoid crowded indoor spaces, etc. Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to get vaccinated. .... 3 - The religious education classes will continue to be online to protect our children. .... 4 - Hispanic Bible Study Classes Level 2 will resume on Monday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. If you are interested in knowing more about the Bible and how the Word of God applies in our daily lives, please contact Hector or Mayra who will be coming on the following Sundays to do the invitation, or call the parish office for more information: 310-396-2679. .... 5 - Fr. Joseph invites everyone to participate in the January food sales on Sunday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Fr. Joseph's birthday and to benefit our Church. There will be pozole, taquitos de mole, tacos dorado de papa, cafe, aguas frescas, sodas, agua de botella... To protect ourselves from COVID-19, this food sales will be for to go or outdoor. .... 6 - The Hispanic Prayer Group is organizing a retreat on January 29-30, 2022. For more information please call the parish office. .... 7 - The parish office requests all group leaders to turn in their respective monthly activity calendars to better plan the upcoming activities. .... 8 - Fr. Joseph invites everyone to sign up for the celebration of the Presentation of the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 2, with hot tamales after the 7 p.m. Mass. .... [Haz click para continuar]

“Sucedió que entre la gente que se bautizaba, también Jesús fue bautizado. Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el Espíritu Santo bajó sobre él en forma sensible, como de una paloma, y del cielo llegó una voz que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo, el predilecto; en ti me complazco” (Lucas 3:21-22). El tema principal de este bautismo del Señor se centra en la aceptación de Cristo de su verdadera vocación y destino que comienza su ministerio y servicio público para cumplir con la voluntad de Dios para la salvación del mundo. Esta celebración para conmemorar el "bautismo del Señor" comenzó en la Iglesia Oriental (ortodoxa) cuando las personas celebraron la fiesta de la "Epifanía del Señor", que surgió en el siglo II. Como hemos mencionado en el último domingo, la palabra "Epifanía" proviene del griego, lo que significa "apariencia" o "manifestación" del Señor. Las personas en el este conmemoran la "epifanía del Señor" con el "bautismo del Señor" en el que el Padre y el Espíritu Santo testifican, identifican y revelan la verdadera identidad de Jesús como el Hijo unigénito de Dios. En la iglesia occidental (católicos romanos), las personas celebran ambas fiestas por separado, primero la "epifanía del Señor", luego el "bautismo del Señor", porque las personas reconocen que ambos eventos contienen diferentes enfoque e importancia en la Iglesia. Hoy, celebramos el "bautismo del Señor", que es el último día de la .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened, and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21-22). The major theme for this Baptism of the Lord focusses on Christ’s acceptance of his true vocation and destiny that He begins his public ministry and service to fulfil God’s will for the salvation of the world. This celebration to commemorate the “Baptism of the Lord” started in the Eastern Church (Orthodox) when people celebrated the Feast of the “Epiphany of the Lord,” which emerged in the 2nd century. As we mentioned last Sunday, the word “Epiphany” comes from Greek, which means “appearance” or “manifestation” of the Lord. People in the East commemorate the “Epiphany of the Lord” with the “Baptism of the Lord,” in which the Father and the Holy Spirit testify, identify, and reveal Jesus’ true identity as the only begotten Son of God. In the Western Church (Roman Catholics) people celebrate both feasts separately, first the “Epiphany of the Lord,” then the “Baptism of the Lord,” because people recognize both events contain different focus and importance in the Church. Today, we celebrate the “Baptism of the Lord,” which is the last day of .... [Click headline to continue]

“Unos magos de oriente llegaron entonces a Jerusalén y preguntaron: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo.” (Mateo 2:1-2). El tema principal para esta Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor se enfoca en el Padre Celestial da el mejor don de Dios, su único Hijo unigénito, Jesucristo, al mundo pecaminoso, por nuestra salvación. Por este regalo, Dios ha revelado (Epifanía) y demostró concretamente su misericordia y compasión a toda la humanidad y su creación de que pretende rescatarnos del pecado y la muerte, para restaurar todo de regreso a la belleza, la bondad y la paz original. La epifanía del Señor es una antigua fiesta emergió en el siglo II en el este. La palabra "Epifanía" proviene del griego, lo que significa "apariencia" o "manifestación" del Señor. En la iglesia occidental (católicos romanos), las personas celebran la primera aparición de Jesús a los gentiles representados por los magos. En la Iglesia Oriental (ortodoxa), la gente conmemora el bautismo del Señor, en el que el Padre y el Espíritu Santo testifican, identifican y revelan la verdadera identidad de Jesús como el Hijo unigénito de Dios. Aunque ambos lados celebran de manera diferente a esta fiesta, todos reconocen la importancia de esta fiesta como la atención constante de Dios hacia su pueblo. De hecho, a través de muchas maneras, Dios continúa "revelando", "manifiesto", "aparece", "muestra" y "demuestra" su amor divino, misericordia, compasión y presencia entre nosotros en la Biblia y en nuestras vidas. Por ejemplo: en la Biblia, los ángeles revelan a Jesús a los pastores; San Juan Bautista revela .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“…behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” (Matthew 2:1-2).   The major theme for this feast of the Epiphany of the Lord focuses on the Heavenly Father giving the best gift of God, His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, to the sinful world, for our salvation. By this gift, God has revealed (Epiphany) and demonstrated concretely His mercy and compassion to all humanity and His creation that He intends to rescue us from sin and death, to restore all back to the original beauty, goodness and peace. The Epiphany of the Lord is an ancient feast emerged in the 2nd century in the East. The word “Epiphany” comes from Greek, which means “appearance” or “manifestation” of the Lord. In the Western Church (Roman Catholics) people celebrate the first appearance of Jesus to the Gentiles represented by the Magi. In the Eastern Church (Orthodox) people commemorate the Baptism of the Lord, at which the Father and the Holy Spirit testify, identify, and reveal Jesus’ true identity as the only begotten Son of God. Although both sides celebrate differently this feast, they all recognize the importance, the significance of this feast as God’s constant care toward His people. Indeed, through many ways God continues to “reveal,” “manifest,” “appear,” “show,” and “demonstrate” His divine love, mercy, compassion and presence among us in the Bible and in our lives. For example: in the Bible, angels reveal .... [Click headline to continue]

“Entonces volvió con ellos a Nazaret y siguió sujeto a su autoridad. Su madre conservaba en su corazón todas aquellas cosas. Jesús iba creciendo en saber, en estatura y en el favor de Dios y de los hombres.” (Lucas 2:51-52). Hoy celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José y ofrecemos nuestras propias familias a Dios para que las bendiga. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica enseña: “la familia es la célula originaria de la vida social” (# 2207). La estabilidad y el bienestar de una sociedad dependen del estado de sus familias. Solamente si la familia es fuerte y sana, la sociedad es fuerte y sana. Además, la Constitución Dogmática de la Iglesia, Lumen Gentium, enseña: “la familia es la Iglesia doméstica” (# 11). Tiene su especial dignidad y está querido por Dios para cumplir una vocación particular. En la familia llegamos primero (1) a conocer y experimentar el amor, (2) a reconocer nuestra identidad y dignidad, (3) a descubrir nuestra vocación, (4) a ejercer nuestros deberes y (5) a cumplir la voluntad de Dios. La familia es el terreno de reposo donde se inculcan y cultivan valores y virtudes. Sin embargo, hay una variedad de factores que han contribuido a la fragmentación, el aislamiento, la desintegración y la evolución estructural de la familia en nuestra sociedad. Por ejemplo .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man.” (Luke 2:51-52). .... Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and offer our own families to God for blessings. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “the family is the original cell of social life” (#2207). The stability and the well-being of a society depends on the state of its families. Only if the family is strong and healthy, the society is strong and healthy. Moreover, the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, Lumen Gentium, teaches: “family is the domestic Church” (#11). It has its special dignity and is willed by God to fulfill a particular vocation. In the family we first come (1) to know and experience love, (2) to acknowledge our identity and dignity, (3) to discover our vocation, (4) to exercise our duties and (5) to fulfill God’s will. The family is the resting ground where values and virtues are inculcated and cultivated. However, there are a variety of factors that have contributed to the fragmentation, isolation, disintegration, and structural evolution of family in our society. For example .... [Click headline to continue]

“¡Bendita tú entre las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre!” (Lucas 1:42). Hoy celebramos el cuarto domingo de Adviento. En unos días llegará la Navidad. Las lecturas de hoy nos preparan para la próxima fiesta de Navidad reuniendo los temas principales de los primeros tres domingos de Adviento, a saber, (1) Esperanza de que la promesa de Dios se realice en nuestras vidas, (2) Paz por nuestra transformación arrepentida, (3) Gozo por la venida de Cristo Salvador y culminará en el tema principal de hoy, que es (4) El amor de nuestro Dios compasivo y misericordioso como su maravilloso regalo al mundo. Estos temas, Esperanza, Paz, Alegría y Amor, nos recuerdan que el misterio de la Encarnación del Amor infinito e inmerecido de Dios nos llega a las personas comunes que viven en vidas comunes, necesitamos tener nuestra disposición y apertura para hacer la voluntad de Dios y responder. a la invitación de Dios a experimentar su .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:42). Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. In a few days Christmas will be here. Today’s readings prepare us for the upcoming feast of Christmas by bringing together the major themes of the first three Sundays of Advent, namely, (1) Hope for God’s promise to be realized in our lives, (2) Peace by our repentant transformation, (3) Joy for Christ Savior’s coming and to culminate in today’s major theme, which is (4) Love of our compassionate and merciful God as His wonderful gift to the world. These themes, Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, remind us that the mystery of the Incarnation out of God’s infinite and unmerited Love comes to us ordinary people living in ordinary lives, need to have our willingness and openness to do God’s will and to respond to God’s invitation to experience His compassionate and merciful Love. Today’s readings suggest that we should not celebrate Christmas as just an occasion for nice feelings like any other day. Instead, our commemoration of Jesus' birth should inspire us to respond decisively to God’s compassionate and merciful Love, to carry out God's word as Virgin Mary and Jesus did, in perfect obedience to .... [Click headline to continue]

“Hermanos míos: Alégrense siempre en el Señor; se lo repito: ¡alégrense! Que la benevolencia de ustedes sea conocida por todos. El Señor está cerca.” (Filipenses 4:4-5). El tema principal de este tercer domingo de Adviento, también conocido como el domingo "Gaudete", se centra en el "gozo" por la venida de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. La misa de hoy comienza con la antífona de apertura, "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Gozaos siempre en el Señor"). Hoy encendemos el cirio rosa de la corona de Adviento y el sacerdote puede usar vestiduras rosadas para expresar nuestro gozo comunitario por la venida de Jesús como nuestro Salvador. Nos regocijamos porque: (1) estamos celebrando el día del nacimiento de Cristo que está cerca, (2) reconocemos su presencia .... [Haz click para continuar]

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:4-5). The major theme for this Third Sunday of Advent, also known as the “Gaudete” Sunday, focuses on the “Joy” for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). Today we light the rose candle of the Advent wreath and the priest may wear rose or pink vestments to express our communal joy in the coming of Jesus as our Savior. We rejoice because: (1) we are celebrating the day of Christ’s birth that is near, (2) we recognize His daily presence in our lives and (3) we wait for His return in glory. We rejoice by realizing .... [Click to continue]

“Como está escrito en el libro de las predicciones del profeta Isaías: Ha resonado una voz en el desierto: Preparen el camino del Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos. Todo valle será rellenado, toda montaña y colina, rebajada; lo tortuoso se hará derecho, los caminos ásperos serán allanados y todos los hombres verán la salvación de Dios.” (Lucas 3:4-6). El tema principal de este segundo domingo de Adviento del Año C continúa invitándonos a prepararnos para la venida de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo a nuestros corazones, vidas y mundo. Durante estas cuatro semanas de Adviento, cada uno de nosotros está invitado a viajar lejos de todo lo que podría distraernos del advenimiento de nuestro Dios, a un lugar de paz y reclusión, donde podamos redescubrir la presencia de Dios sin obstrucciones y escuchar la voz de Dios sin distracción. A través del ayuno y la oración, y al prestar atención con cuidado a los dones bíblicos especiales de esta temporada, seremos renovados en las visiones que sostuvieron a nuestros ancestros guardianes en la fe y dirigieron el curso y el crecimiento de nuestra fe como comunidad de creyentes. Ninguno de nosotros está llamado a embarcarse en esta búsqueda como ermitaño; la búsqueda espiritual, que es el Adviento, es una peregrinación comunitaria. Como compañeros de viaje, también nos encontraremos en compañía de otros viajeros veteranos, cuya sabiduría y experiencia nos serán de gran utilidad. Las lecturas de hoy nos .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“As it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’” (Luke 3:4-6).   The major theme for this 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C continues to invite us to prepare and make ready for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into our hearts, lives and world. During these four weeks of Advent, each one of us is invited to journey away from all that would distract us from the advent of our God, to a place of peace and seclusion, wherein we can rediscover God’s presence without obstruction and hear God’s voice without distraction. Through fasting and prayer, and by attending carefully to the special scriptural gifts of this season, we will be renewed in the visions that sustained our guardian-ancestors in the faith and direct the course and the growth of our faith as a believing community. None of us is called to embark upon this quest as a hermit; the spiritual quest, which is Advent, is a communal pilgrimage. As travel companions to one another, we shall also find ourselves in the company of other veteran travelers, whose wisdom and experience will stand us in good stead. Todays’ readings challenge us to .... [Click Headline to Continue]

Because of the rise of COVID-19 cases by the new variant Omicron, Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to follow all the protocols mandated by the county health department and the CDC, using N-95 or surgical masks, rubbing alcohol or sanitizing gel, maintain a safe physical social distance of 6 feet, avoid crowded indoor spaces... etc. Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to get vaccinated. .... 2 - The religious education classes will continue to be online to protect our children. .... 3 - Vigil Mass for New Year Dec. 31: in English at 5 p.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. .... New Year Mass Jan. 1: in English at 9 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.  .... 4 - See the link above for the weekly bulletin. Fr. Joseph will continue to offer a limited quantity of bulletins printed in-house for those who cannot access the bulletin online. .... 5 - Fr. Joseph invites everyone to have a piece of Rosca (sweet bread) for the Epiphany of the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 in the parish hall and see who gets the baby Jesus in the bread. Everyone is invited to sign up for the celebration of the Presentation of the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.  .... 6 -  The parish office requests all group leaders to turn in their respective monthly activity calendars to better plan the upcoming activities.  .... 7 - Fr. Joseph invites everyone to bring a small bottle of water and some salt to be blessed at the end of Mass to celebrate the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. .... [Click to continue]

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All are invited to Open Hearts, Open Doors: A Jubilee Posada on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Music, Christmas carols, refreshments, photo booth, prayer service, candlelight procession. Todos están invitados a Open Hearts, Open Doors: A Jubilee Posada el sábado 18 de diciembre a las 5:30 p.m. en el Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. Música, villancicos, refrescos, fotomatón, servicio de oración, procesión a la luz de las velas. Entrada gratis. Las Posadas is an Advent tradition from Mexico that occurs on each of the nine days before Christmas. Each night of the novena, families form a procession symbolizing the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem in search of shelter, or posada. They come to closed door after closed door until they finally find an open door offering posada. The “Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year is a special time to open wide the doors of our hearts to Jesus. Free admission.

“Entonces verán venir al Hijo del hombre en una nube, con gran poder y majestad.” (Lucas 21:27). Al entrar en la temporada de Adviento y comenzar un nuevo año litúrgico en la Iglesia, el tema principal de este primer domingo de Adviento nos invita a prepararnos para la venida de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo a nuestros corazones, vidas y mundo. El Adviento es un tiempo de preparación y espera de la venida de Jesucristo, permitiéndole renacer en nuestras vidas. También es un momento para purificar nuestros corazones arrepintiéndonos de nuestros pecados y renovando nuestras vidas, reflexionando y experimentando las diversas venidas de Jesucristo a nuestras vidas. Además de su primera venida en su nacimiento, asumiendo completamente nuestra humanidad excepto el pecado, Jesús viene a nuestras vidas a través de los sacramentos (especialmente a través del sacramento de la Sagrada Eucaristía), a través de la predicación de la Palabra de Dios, a través de la comunidad de culto reunida para que alabemos a Dios y en el momento de nuestra muerte, finalmente en su Segunda Venida para juzgar al mundo. Al comienzo de un nuevo año litúrgico, cada Adviento señala un .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory” (Luke 21:27). As we enter the Advent Season and begin a new liturgical year in the Church, the major theme for this first Sunday of Advent invites us to prepare for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into our hearts, lives and world. Advent is a time of preparation and waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ, allowing Him to be reborn in our lives. It is also a time for purifying our hearts by repenting our sins and renewing our lives, by reflecting on and experiencing the several comings of Jesus Christ into our lives. Besides His first coming at his birth, assuming completely our humanity except sin, Jesus comes to our lives through the Sacraments (especially through the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist), through the preaching of the Word of God, through the worshipping community gathered together to praise God and at the moment of our death, finally in his Second Coming to judge the world. At the beginning of a new liturgical year, each Advent signals .... [Click headline to continue]