OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH 15444 Nordhoff Street, North Hills, Ca 91343 Phone: 818-894-1176 Fax: 818-894-3838

October 25, 2015 ~ 25 de octubre de 2015

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Administrator Rev. Mike Perucho Associate Pastor Rev. William A. Gil In Residence Fr. Kenneth Chukwu In Residence Fr. Victor Oluchivico Retired In Residence Rev. Peter Ha Son Le Deacon Doug & Dolores Jones Deacon Rey & Lally Guiao Deacon Francisco & Teresa Sanchez Deacon Celso & Agnes Roxas Deacon Gilberto & Maria Hernandez Martha Barraza, Parish Secretary Maribel Carrillo, Bulletin Editor Virtus Coordinator Receptionists Christine Hart, Facilities Manager

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SCHOOL

9022 Langdon Street, N.H. 91343 School : 818.894.4059 Pre-School: 818.891.4227 Mon. - Thur. 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday - 7:30am - 1:00pm

Mass Schedule

Weekday - English Mon.-Sat. 8:30am& 5:30pm, Vietnamese in Chapel Wed.7:30pm Vigil Saturday 5:30pm - English Sunday Mass in English 8:30am~10:00am~6:00pm Misa en Español del Domingo 7:00am~12:00pm~2:00pm Mass in Vietnamese 4:00pm Filipino Mass 1st Saturday of the Month 7:00pm Holy Day Vigil: 5:30pm English Day: English 8:30am & 5:30pm Español 7:00pm Vietnamese 8:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday ~ Primer Viernes 9:00am to 5:30pm & 6:00pm to 7:00pm Sacrament of Penance Sacramento Penitencial Tuesdays / Thursdays martes/jueves 6:15pm - 7:00pm Monthly Adoration Meditación Adoración Second Tuesday of the Month 7:00pm in the church. Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 1st Saturday following 8:30am Mass Daily following 8:30am Mass Scriptural 2nd Saturday Following 8:30am Mass

Unity in Diversity We the community of Our Lady of Peace Parish are a welcoming Catholic family, richly diverse in culture and language, who have chosen to come together because of our common faith in Jesus Christ. Grounded in Baptism, in Word, and Eucharist, we are committed to give ourselves in service to share the Gospel message of hope and new life, and to support one another in living our faith in the world. Nosotros la comunidad parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Paz somos una familia católica acogedora, rica en diversas culturas y lenguajes, la cuales hemos elegido mantenernos unidos por nuestra fe común en Jesús Cristo. Conectados en el Bautismo, en la Palabra, y en la Eucaristía, estamos comprometidos a darnos al servicio para compartir el mensaje del Evangelio de esperanza y nueva vida, y de apoyarnos del uno al otro para vivir nuestra fe en el mundo.

Sunday Reflection Dear brothers and sisters, For the last two weeks, we've been reflecting on the beauty of life, how our life is a gift from God, and how we are blessed in our own and unique way. Today, I shift my reflection to death, not in a morbid way, but as the gateway to eternal life. As we look upon the Cross and see the death of our Lord, we acknowledge our own mortality, that each of us is one day going to die. But this fact, also leads to something greater, as death, which has been conquered by Christ, provides us with eternal life with God, the angels and the saints. Death is not something that should be feared. It is something that should be accepted. And when that time comes for all of us, it is also important that we honor and pray for one another. The Catholic Funeral is a beautiful liturgy with prayers, Scripture, and rituals that allow for the mourning and sorrow to be experienced AND also the hope and salvation. It consists of four parts: the Vigil, the Funeral Mass, the Final Commendation, and the Rite of Committal. If you or your loved one is a Catholic, it would be appropriate that they and your family experience the beauty and sacredness of this liturgy. And to make sure this happens, it is important that we plan for our funeral and let our loved ones know that we want a Catholic funeral. In planning the funeral mass, please be aware that priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are NOT permitted to celebrate mass in a non-Catholic cemetery or funeral home. This is a mandate that comes from our Archbishop. When working with non-Catholic mortuaries, it is always important to let them know that you want the Catholic mass done at your local parish. If they offer to have the mass at the non-catholic mortuary, it is NOT possible and most likely it will be offered by someone who is NOT a priest in good-standing and has no faculties. After mass today, Catholic cemeteries will be present to answer any questions you may have. They represent a total of 12 Catholic cemeteries in our Archdiocese with our closest being San Fernando Mission. On Monday, November 2nd, we will have a special bilingual mass at 7PM to honor our deceased loved ones, especially those who have died within this past year, as we celebrate All Souls Day. All are invited to bring a picture of a loved one who has deceased that will be displayed for a nine day novena. Please write your name and number on the back of the photo so that it can be returned to you. All Souls offertory envelops are also available. They will be prayed for at every mass for the month of November. Blessings to all.

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Por las últimas dos semanas, hemos estado reflexionando en la belleza de la vida, como nuestra vida es un regalo de Dios, y como somos bendecidos en nuestra propia y forma única. El día de hoy, cambio mi reflexión hacia la muerte, no en una forma morbosa, sino como el camino a la vida eterna. Cuando miramos a la Cruz y vemos la muerte de nuestro Señor, reconocemos nuestra propia mortalidad, que cada uno de nosotros vamos a morir un día. Pero este hecho, también nos conduce a algo más grande, cómo la muerte, la cual ha sido conquistada por Cristo, nos provee con la vida eterna con Dios, los ángeles y los santos. La muerte no es algo que debamos temer. Es algo que debemos aceptar. Y cuando ese tiempo llegue para todos nosotros, también es importante que nos honremos y oremos unos por otros. Un funeral Católico es una hermosa liturgia con oraciones, Escrituras y rituales que permiten que el que está de luto y sufriendo tenga esa experiencia Y también la esperanza y salvación. Esto consiste de cuatro partes: la Vigilia, la Misa de Funeral, la Ultima Despedida, y el Rito de Sepultura. Si usted o uno de sus seres queridos son católicos, sería apropiado que ellos y su familia experimenten lo bello y sagrado de esta liturgia. Y para asegurarse de que eso suceda, es importante que planeemos nuestro funeral y les informemos a nuestros familiares que queremos un funeral católico. Al planear una misa de funeral , por favor sepan que los sacerdotes en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles NO están autorizados para celebrar misa en un cementerio que no es católico o en una funeraria. Esta es una orden que viene de nuestro Arzobispo. Cuando estén tratando con una funeraria no católica, es importante que ustedes les informen que ustedes quieren una misa católica celebrada en la parroquia que les corresponde. Si ellos les ofrecen tener una misa en una funeraria no católica, NO es posible y lo más seguro será ofrecida por alguien que NO es un sacerdote en buen estado y no tiene facultades. Después de la misa de hoy, representantes de cementerios católicos estarán presentes para contestar cualquier pregunta que ustedes tengan. Ello representan un total de 12 cementerios católicos en nuestra Arquidiócesis siendo la más cercana Funeraria Católica Mission Hills. El lunes, dos de noviembre, tendremos una misa especial bilingüe para honrar a nuestros amados difuntos, especialmente a los que han muerto durante este año al celebrar el Dia de los Difuntos. Todos están invitados a traer una fotografía de un ser querido que haya fallecido y será desplegada durante la novena, por favor escriba su nombre y su número de teléfono atrás de la foto para poder regresársela. Los sobre para la ofrenda del Día de los Difuntos también están disponibles. Ellos serán recordados en todas las misas durante el mes de noviembre. Bendiciones para todos.

Our Lady of Peace… pray for us.

Nuestra Señora de la Paz…ruega por nosotros.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading — It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel — Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, October 24 5:30 p.m. Domingo & Pia Revoltar Sunday, October 25 7:00 a.m. Jovita Rojas 8:30 a.m. Ernesto & Teresita Nuñez 10:00 a.m. William Harris 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish 2:00 p.m. Carlos Daniel Requejo Lara 4:00 p.m. Vietnamese 6:00 p.m. Souls in Purgatory Monday, October 26 8:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, October 27 8:30 a.m. Angelica Pricilla Salvador 5:30 p.m. Lora Bartolome Wednesday, October 28 8:30 a.m. T.I.M. 5:30 p.m. Ryan Bartolome Thursday, October 29 8:30 a.m. Huberto Buslon 5:30 p.m. Melenton Magbanua Friday, October 30 8:30 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. Hector Menjivar Saturday, October 31 8:30 a.m. Jonathan Santiago

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday:

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Wednesday: Ss. Simon and Jude Saturday: Halloween; Blessed Virgin Mary

Deceased READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sp. Intention Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Deceased Monday: Lk 13:10-17 Sp. Intention Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Deceased Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Sp. Intention Monthly Filipino Mass Sp. Intention The OLP Filipino community invites everyone Sp. Intention Sp. Intention Deceased Deceased

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to its monthly Filipino Mass on the 1st Saturday of each month. Our next mass is scheduled on November 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Our presider is Rev. Alexander “Dandi” Parafina. He hails from the Diocese of Lucena and is the parish priest of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Bo. Ponon, Atimonan, Quezon, Philippines. Fellowship follows immediately at Schneiders Hall.

TOGETHER IN MISSION UPDATE Our Lady of Peace Parish

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Thank you for supporting our parish with your weekly offering. October 18 $ 10,120.00 Today's second collection is for World Mission Sunday  You may sign-up for an online gift-giving at www.parishpay.com.  Don't forget to include OLP in your will or in memory of your loved one.  For more information or wish to register as an OLP Parishioner, please call the Rectory at 818-894-1176.

Parish Goals

$72,000.00

Amount Pledged

$71,945.00

Amount Paid

$59,596.00

Difference over / (under)

Goal vs. Amount Pledged ($ 12,596.00)

Religious Education will be Fundraising at Chuck E. Cheese. Tuesday October 27rd–From 3:00 – 9:00 pm 16269 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills, CA 91344

Meal Of the Month "The land will never lack for needy persons; that is why I command you: “Open your hand freely to your poor and to your needy kin in your land." Deuteronomy 15:11 “Nunca faltarán pobres en este país, por esto te doy yo este mandato: debes abrir tu mano a tu hermano, a aquel de los tuyos que es indigente y pobre en tu tierra.” Deuteronomio 15:11 “Vì trong đất của anh (em) sẽk hông thiế ungười nghèo, nên tôi truyền cho anh (em): hãymởrộngtaygiúpngườianhemkhốnkhổ, nghèokhócủaanh (em), trongmiềnđấtcủaanh (em).” ĐệNhịLuật 15:11 On Sunday, October 18, 2015, MOM members prepared/ delivered 200 ham/cheese sandwiches with snack to the LA Skid Row’s needy residents and numerous job seekers around home improvement stores of the San Fernando Valley. The lunches were co- sponsored by OLP parishioners: Miss Rayelie R Carino and Ming & Ben Dillera of North Hills. The mission of MOM is to prepare/deliver hot meals once a month to at least 160 homeless/needy people. This goal cannot be met without light and grace from the Holy Spirit along with generous donors and devoted volunteers. MOM will make the Egg Rolls for our annual OLP Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday November 26, 2015.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT THANKSGIVING IS JUST ONE MONTH AWAY !!! The Justice and Peace Committee is planning our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for the lonely, the homeless, and those in need on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP IN THANKSGIVING FOR ALL OF OUR BLESSINGS. Sign up to volunteer on Sunday, November 1 after all the masses. You can also make a donation to help provide this meal for 500 people. Thank you and may God bless you.

Men’s Priesthood Discernment Group All men (18+ years) interested in discerning a vocation to the priesthood are invited to monthly prayer meetings that will be held on the 2nd Friday of every month: 11/13 & 12/11 from 7:00 PM - 9:00PM

Valley Care Community Consortium En colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud de Nuestra Señora de la Paz Los invita a las Clases de Nutrición La

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10/31/15 Fuentes de la Fibra  11/14/15 Midiendo los carbohidratos 11/21/15 Manteniendo su peso saludable y las calorías diaria que necesita

SCHOOL STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single sex schools. While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student’s needs.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!! “ An Evening of Praise & Worship Unto God, The Faithful One!” Every Friday at 7pm–9pm in Class Room B. Activities below: Oct 30 – Prayer Meeting – Fr Joel Henson – Speakercontinues topic on “Preparing for the Year of Mercy – Part II.”

Our Lady of Peace Parish Knights of Columbus Fr. Leheny Council 5007 Cordially invites every family of OLP to receive the Holy Family Icon in their home for a week. You and your family will receive this beautiful icon at the end of the 10:00AM Mass. There will be daily prayers provided for your use in praying to the Holy Family for families and for vocations. There will also be a DVD titled "Vocation to Love". To schedule your family please call Rectory (818) 8941176 or Flo De Guzman (818) 808-7350

Halloween“All Hallows Eve” by Fr. Steve Grunow. (CEO del Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, about Halloween.)

1. What is the origin of Halloween? The descent of Halloween in an annual festival of fear is relatively a recent phenomenon, but the real meaning of it belongs to the Church. Halloween (or All Hallows Eve) is the Vigil of All Saints Day. The association of Halloween with paganism has a lot to do with the Protestant Reformation more than anything else. The Protestant reformers were worried about Christian medieval practices, that appeared contrary to what the Church should be. In the United States, Halloween, with all of its fun and mischief, was particularly problematic because it represents the incursion of Catholic culture in public life that was supposed to be Protestant. Everything about Catholic festivities was seen as pagan to the point that even Catholics internalized criticism and began to believe that their own customs were vestiges of paganism. As a result, purely Catholic nature of the Eve of All Saints Day become silenced more and more and Catholic were withdrawing from their own festival, which gave rise to the contemporary version of Halloween. 2. Why do you think parents have the tendency to boycott Halloween thinking that is demonic? The traditional Catholic Halloween placed these realities in the context of Christ’s victory over sin, death and the devil. The current secularized version has no salvific content. It is much like a festival of death to a culture of death which is why parents are concerned. 3. What is the appropriate response to a culture of death? I think it’s time for Catholics to accept religious freedom that this culture offers and make public our own fiesta. The reluctance and feat that characterizes Catholics is costing it’s unique cultural contribution and is allowing the culture of death to flourish. Halloween should not be a day in where our churches are darkened and Christians take refuge in the shadows, but a day to fill the darkness with the light of Christ and leaving behind that culture, inviting everyone instead to prepare for All Saints Day with all the joy we can receive. What types of costumes should be worn? It is always appropriate to dress as saints as we honor them and their lives. Other costumes that promote joy and happiness would also be appropriate. Scary costumes can also be appropriate as it is our way to make fun of evil because it does not have any control over us. I would discourage costumes that are demonic, satanic or overly gruesome that play into the culture of death.

1.Qué es origen de Halloween?

El descenso de Halloween a la locura de un festival anual del miedo es un fenómeno relativamente reciente, pero la verdadera sustancia de Halloween pertenece a la Iglesia. Halloween (o "AllHallowsEve") es la vigilia de la fiesta para la celebración de la conmemoración pública eclesial de Todos los Santos. Creo que la asociación de Halloween con el paganismo tiene mucho que ver más con la Reforma protestante que cualquier otra cosa. Los reformadores protestantes estaban preocupados por las prácticas del cristianismo medieval, que les parecían contrarias a lo que creían que la Iglesia debía ser. En los Estados Unidos, Halloween, con toda su juerga y travesuras, era especialmente problemática, ya que representa la incursión de una forma cultural específicamente católica en una vida pública que se suponía que era protestante. Todo lo relacionado con estas festividades católicas fue caricaturizado como pagano, y la asociación quedó hasta el punto de que incluso los católicos interiorizaron la crítica y la creencia de que sus propias costumbres eran vestigios de paganismo. Como resultado, la naturaleza netamente católica de la Víspera de Todos los Santos se silenció más y más, y los católicos se fueron retirando de su propio festival, que dio origen a la versión contemporánea de Halloween. 2. Qué piensa usted de la tendencia de los padres a boicotear Halloween pensando que es demoniaco? Hay mucho que es desagradable en de la celebración contemporánea de Halloween. El Halloween católico tradicional colocaba estas realidades en el contexto de la victoria de Cristo sobre el pecado, la muerte y el diablo. La versión secularizada actual de la fiesta no tiene contenido salvífico. Se parece mucho a un festival de la muerte para una cultura de la muerte, y por eso se puede entender por qué los padres pueden estar preocupados. 3. ¿Cuál es la respuesta adecuada a una cultura de la muerte? Creo que es hora de que los católicos acepten la libertad religiosa que esta cultura afirma ofrecerles y hacer públicas sus propios fiestas. La reticencia y el miedo que caracteriza a los católicos está costando a la Iglesia su aporte cultural único, y está permitiendo que florezca la cultura de la muerte. Halloween no debe ser un día en que nuestras iglesias se oscurecen y los cristianos se refugian en las sombras, sino un día para llenar la oscuridad con la luz de Cristo y de salir a la cultura, invitando a todos a la preparación para la fiesta de Todos los Santos con toda la alegría que podamos conseguir. Qué tipos de trajes deben usar? Siempre es apropiado para vestir como santos para honrar ellos y sus vidas. Otros trajes que promueven la alegría y la felicidad también sería apropiados. Trajes de miedo también pueden ser apropiados, ya que es nuestra manera de burlarse del mal, ya que no tiene ningún control sobre nosotros. Desaliento a los trajes que son demoníaco, satánico o demasiado horripilante que desempeñan en la cultura de la muerte.