ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

25511 Eshelman Ave. Lomita, Ca 90717 Phone: 310.326.3364 www.smmlomita.org Schedule of Masses Sunday 6:45am , 8am , 9:30am , 11am , 12:30pm (Español), 5pm, 7pm (Español) Saturday 8:15am , 5pm (Vigil Mass) Weekdays 6:30am , 8:15am First Wednesday and First Friday 7pm Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8am - 12pm /1-8pm Friday 8am -12 pm /5-8pm Saturday 8am -12pm/ 1-5pm Sunday 8am -1pm Rev. Paul O’Donnell, Pastor Rev. John Palmer, Associate Pastor Rev. Marinello Saguin, Associate Pastor Rev. Sebastian Venni, Priest in Residence Jose Maria Ortiz, Seminarian Intern Deacon Craig Siegman Deacon Rick Soria Deacon Dan Wallace Deacon Cheto Mendoza Bulletin Editor Matt Johnson, [email protected] Christian Service Laura Nieto, ext. 35 Parish Administrator Deacon Dan Wallace, ext. 42 Parish Office Adriana Gomez, ext. 10 Rosalba Rodriguez, ext. 21 Religious Education Teresa Carbajal, ext. 16 Joe Voigt, ext. 17 St. Margaret Mary School Elisa Fernandez-Zimmerman, 310.326.9494

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Friday 5-5:30pm Saturday 3:30-4:30pm and 7:30-8:30pm Also available by appointment Infant Baptism Baptisms are celebrated in English and Spanish on a regular basis. Please visit or call the Parish Office to register or for more information. Adult and Children's Initiation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Children (RCIC) is coordinated by Deacon Rick Soria. The process is ongoing so please call the Parish Office for more information. Sacrament of Marriage We welcome engaged couples to contact the Parish Office early to discuss celebrating your wedding. The process takes at least six months. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office in case of serious illness or before surgery to arrange for a priest to celebrate the Sacrament. Vocations Those who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Marinello in the Parish Office.

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MEET OUR NEW SEMINARIAN INTERN My name is Jose Maria Ortiz (better known as Chepe). I was born on October 7th, 1983, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. I am the oldest among three siblings. I grew up in a rural town in Jalisco called San Martin de Hidalgo where I lived until I was 15 years old. In 1999, I moved with my family to Santa Maria, California, where I worked in the fields for two years. In 2001, I graduated from Santa Maria High School and in 2003 received my AA from Allan Hancock Community College. I transferred to UCLA as a Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics student and it was during a summer internship at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 2004 that I first saw the light of my priestly vocation and answered “yes”.

In the midst of my struggles to respond God’s call, the Holy Spirit reminded me four times of my “yes”. 1) During a confession my confessor told me, “You can heal souls”; 2) in a Cursillo, I experienced a filial love towards God the Father; 3) on an ordinary Sunday, the Lord appealed to my conscience with the Scripture reading: “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62); and 4) on God’s insistence, I surrendered my will in 2005. I thought I was giving God a chance, but it was Him giving me the most amazing and challenging adventure of my life: following Him. In September 2005, I took the habit as a novice in the congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. I joyfully lived my consecration as a Religious Brother until the year 2012 when God invited me to “come back home” to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles while taking Theology classes from the University of Notre Dame, IN. From 2012-2014, I was placed at my current home parish St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank, CA in order to continue discerning my vocation to the priesthood. After the summer of 2014, I joined St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo to continue my theological formation. I now arrive to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, after a wonderful cultural immersion in the Philippines over this summer 2016. I am here to walk with you and learn from you as much as much as possible “[May] the one who began a good work in you continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1, 3-11).

Monday, September 2nd 6:30 & 9am Fair set-up will begin after the 6:30 mass. All workers are encouraged to come for a blessing prior to set-up.

CONOZCAN A NUESTRO NUEVO SEMINARISTA Mi nombre es José María Ortiz (mejor conocido como Chepe). Nací el 7 de octubre de 1983 en Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. Soy el mayor de tres hermanos. Crecí en San Martín de Hidalgo, Jalisco hasta la edad de 15 años. En 1999 me mudé con mi familia a Santa María, California, donde trabaje en los campos cerca de dos años. Con la ayuda de mi hermana menor, retomé mis clases en la Preparatoria de Santa María (SMH) y recibí mi diploma en el año 2001. Recibí después mi AA del Colegio Comunitario de Allan Hancock en esta misma ciudad e inmediatamente después me transferí a la Universidad de California Los Ángeles (UCLA) en el 2003 como estudiante de Microbiología, Inmunología y Genética Molecular. Fue durante el verano del 2004, mientras trabajaba en un laboratorio en el Instituto Nacional de Salud (NIH) de los Estados Unidos, donde vi brillar la luz de mi vocación sacerdotal por primera vez y respondí “si”. En medio de vicisitudes para responder a la invitación de seguir radicalmente a Jesús, el Espíritu Santo siguió fortaleciendo este llamado. 1) Durante una confesión escuché de mi confesor, “Tu puedes sanar almas”; 2) en mi experiencia de Cursillo experimenté un amor filial hacia Dios Padre; 3) en las lecturas de un domingo ordinario, el Señor apeló a mi conciencia con la siguiente lectura del Evangelio: “Nadie, que después de poner la mano en el arado mira atrás, es apto para el reino de Dios” (Lucas 9:62). 4) Finalmente y bajo la insistencia de Dios, en el 2005 entregue por completo mi voluntad a la Voluntad de Dios. Pensé que le daba una oportunidad a Dios, pero Dios me daba la aventura más increíble y desafiante de mi vida: seguirle. En septiembre del 2005 me impusieron el hábito (sotana) como novicio en la congregación religiosa de los Misioneros del Espíritu Santo. Por siete años me formé a imagen de Jesucristo, Sacerdote y Víctima; gozosamente viviendo mi consagración como hermano religioso hasta el 2012 cuando Dios me invitó a “volver a casa” - La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Del 2012-2014 estuve en transición y discer-

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nimiento diocesano en la iglesia católica de San Finbar en la ciudad de Burbank, CA. Después de dos años retome mis estudios de teología en el Seminario de San Juan en la ciudad de Camarillo, ahora como seminarista diocesano para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Llego a esta comunidad parroquial de Santa Margarita María Alacoque, después de una maravillosa inmersión cultural en las Filipinas durante este verano 2016. Espero caminar con ustedes durante estos diez meses de experiencia pastoral y aprender de todos ustedes. “Que, quien inició en [nosotros] la buena obra, la irá consumando hasta el Día de Cristo Jesús” (cf Filipenses 1, 311).

FORMACIÓN EN LA FE ( DOCTRINA) 2016 -2017.

LAS CLASES EMPEZARAN EL 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE Las inscripciones para el programa de Educación Religiosa están abiertas: Para inscribir a su hijo/a necesita pasar por la oficina de Educación Religiosa, y llenar la forma de inscripción, favor de traer la Fe de Bautismo y pagar la cuota requerida. RICA: La pr epar ación Sacr am ental es para personas adultas que necesitan recibir los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Reconciliación, Comunión y o Confirmación por primera vez. La oficina se encuentra abierta de Lunes a viernes de 10:00am a 7:00pm (12:00 a 1:00pm cerrado) Sábado y domingo de 8:00am a 2:00pm Si su hijo/a ya está en el programa de Educación Religiosa (Doctrina) necesita ReInscribirlo par a el cur so 2016-2017. Pasar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa, llenar la forma y traer su Fe de Bautismo si no la ha traído. Para más información: (310) 326-3364 Ext. 28 0 14.

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WORLD YOUTH DAY REFLECTION Just finishing a not so great junior year, I was lacking in faith to say the least. The year had taken a huge toll on me, leading me to doubt God and faith, and I was feeling so lost, confused, and afraid. I was afraid for what would become of my dreams for the future, and what would become of me after my senior year was over. I looked forward to the trip so I could escape my daily life and try to find a way for me to fall in love with my faith. Going into the airport for departure was nothing exciting. I still felt stuck, and the feeling of freedom hadn’t reached me yet. However, once we stepped foot onto foreign ground, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I was accompanied by so many wonderful people who had experienced the same kind of junior year, and it felt so nice to have people to relate to. Throughout our eleven days, I experienced life changing experiences that really propelled me into a deep search within myself. Praying in a field with millions of teens exactly like myself made me realize the strength and unity of the Catholic faith. I don’t believe that a book (the bible) thousands of years old could have survived without having contained some sort of truth. Seeing how far the faith has gone and learning about the many miracles that have happened at the holy sites we visited, there’s no way I could have doubted our faith. It was a cause that was worth dying for, as examined by the countless martyrs including St.Maximilian Kolbe, whose shrine we visited. On the last day, I got the lesson I yearned for since our departure. At the closing mass, Pope Francis exclaimed, “we are God’s beloved children, always. So you can see that not to accept ourselves, to live glumly, to be negative, means not to recognize our deepest identity. It is like walking away when God wants to look at me, trying to spoil his dream for me. God loves us the way we are, and no sin, fault or mistake of ours makes him change his mind.” I had been living a truly “glum” life before going to Krakow. I was failing a class, cutting off relationships, and I was constantly angry at my family life. After the pope had said this and I heard it from the translator on the radio, I was hit with a realization that everything happens for a reason. He has a plan for me, and no matter what I do, there is a path carved out for me. All I have to do is try my best and leave the rest to Him. Since arriving back home, I’m the happiest I’ve been in two years and things are going great. Thanks to the parish and my countless supporters, I’m back on track! -Chance Liu

Hello, my name is Frida Linero and my WYD experience was full with excitement, frustration, and happiness. One of my most valuable memories was when I had the opportunity to meet many youth from all over the world like Brazil, Dubai, and Italy. This was the second day we were in Kraków, where I had the opportunity to converse with other youth. I saw so many new, but yet friendly faces. I got to speak to many different people while waiting in line together to visit the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and the place where Saint Faustina lived and died. While I was outside the Divine Mercy Shrine I had the opportunity to met some really cool people. Even though they did not speak English and I did not speak Portuguese I was able to communicate with them by speaking Spanish and they were able to understand me. Although we talked for a few of minutes, it felt like we were friends for a long time. Another memorable event was the youth prayer vigil, the night before the closing mass. It was a very intimate moment I had to pray and reflect. At the moment I remembered how the journey began with our fundraisers such as Koins for Kraków and then realized we were now in Poland, I was grateful for that. All the getting up early to attend the fundraisers and hours in the kitchen making lumpias was all worth it and it was all possible thanks to the church community and of course God. I personally would like to thank my pilgrimage donors, for your kind and generous donation.

5 THIS WEEK IN SMM HISTORY September 9, 1983 - The first Lomita Fair was held at the parish with Chuck Belba chair. September 10, 1967 - The Altar Society began a Blue Chip Stamp collection for the purchase of tables and chairs for the new parish hall. September 10, 1972 - The Salesian Sisters celebrated their order’s 100th anniversary with a special Mass and reception at the parish. Honored guest was Mother Lydia, first school principal. All “old-timers” were invited to welcome Mother Lydia back to the parish.

Thanks to our Volunteers, Donors and Parishioners for this past year's support. We also remember our long time assistant with making our schedules, Ted Lising who went to the Lord. Nora we share your loss. We will close in September for inventory. Please return those DVD's you put off or forgot to get back to us, to the parish office.

ACCW Southwestern District Meeting The Southwestern District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will have a District Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. James Church 415 Vincent St (PCH & Vincent) Redondo Beach in Kavanaugh Hall, next door to the Church. The day begins at 9;30 with Registration and Refreshments. The meeting begins at 10:00 Guest Speaker will be Linda Montoya, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her subject is “Responding to Adult Children who are not Practicing their Catholic Faith”. Following the speaker, we will have Mass at 12.00 in the Church. Immediately following Mass, Luncheon will be served in the Hall. The meeting adjourns at about 2:00 P.M. The cost for the day is $10.00 (PREPAID) Reservations must be made by Thursday September 22, 2016. Make checks payable to Nancy Cebra and mail to 2367 Jefferson St #112, Torrance 90501. For more information, call Theresa Vicelja at 310-325-8957. All Ladies are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is available on the street or in the church parking lot, behind the Church.

We are reading... THE GREAT DIVORCE by

Thursday, September 29—7 PM Parish Center Lounge JOIN THE DISCUSSION! EVERYONE IS WELCOME whether or not you have read/finished the book. Questions? Call Flo (310) 328-8915 email: [email protected]

6 LAS CONDICIONES DEL SEGUIMIENTO Por Humberto Beltrán

Jesús no promete el éxito en este mundo, ni tampoco lo exige. Las exigencias del cristiano, según este pasaje de Lucas, consisten en el desprendimiento total y en la renuncia a los bienes. Con un lenguaje contradictorio, se dice que hay que posponer el mundo familiar al amor de Cristo. También se habla, en lenguaje figurado cristiano, de llevar la cruz, es decir, de estar dispuesto a morir por la causa del reino. Y añade Jesús: detrás de mí, para aludir al seguimiento, al discipulado. La renuncia a todos los bienes lleva consigo el desprendimiento incluso de afectos legítimos. Pero, naturalmente, hemos de reflexionar, celebrar nuestra realidad personal, nos se construye como es debido ni se combate con posibilidades de éxito si no se conocen los propios efectivos. El pasaje evangélico que hemos escuchado hoy podría dividirse en tres partes que parecen incomprensibles y, hasta nos asusta. Que el Espíritu de la Sabiduría nos ayude a penetrar en el misterio de la palabra de Dios, de tal manera que llegue a ser para nosotros espíritu y vida. Las primeras palabras que hemos escuchado de Jesús en el evangelio de hoy suenan aterradoras: “Si alguno quiere venir a mí, y no deja a un lado a su padre, a su madre, a su mujer, a sus hijos, a sus hermanos, o aun a su propia persona, no puede ser mi discípulo”. La expresión es demasiado fuerte, pero nos hace entender cómo debe ser nuestra entrega a Cristo. Debemos creer en Jesús y amarlo y entregarle nuestra vida totalmente, incondicionalmente. Frente al amor que le debemos a Jesús, y que debe ser tan grande, el amor a nuestros seres queridos palidece. En comparación con el amor a Dios, aun el amor a nuestra madre parece odio. Como cuando decimos: frente a esos ojos aun el sol parece tinieblas. ¿Es Cristo la persona número uno en nuestra vida? No debemos temer. Siguiendo a Jesús sólo podemos amar más a nuestros padres. Jesús ha santificado el amor a nuestros seres queridos. Si nuestra familia puede llegara a ser un obstáculo para amar a Jesús, El, en cambio, nunca será un obstáculo para amar a nuestra familia. A continuación Jesús nos da una pequeña comparación, la del hombre que quiere construir una casa, pero primero se sienta a hacer

cálculos para ver si tiene suficiente dinero para terminarla. No quiere que sus vecinos se burlen de él diciendo: miren un hombre que empezó a construir y no acabó. Jesús reclama un compromiso serio, una decisión permanente y definitiva. Lo expresó gráficamente cuando dijo que aquel que pone la mano en el arado y vuelve la mirada hacia atrás, no es digno de mi. En el fondo de nuestro corazón buscamos algo permanente que nos salve de la inseguridad en que vivimos. Por eso Jesús quiere el compromiso de toda nuestra vida. Jesús no cambia, es el mismo ayer, hoy y siempre; El es el único que nos salva de la incertidumbre de la condición humana, con tal de que terminemos de construir lo que un día empezamos con el bautismo. El significado es claro. Ser discípulo de Jesús no es nada fácil. Jesús no quiere discípulos que lo sigan hasta la entrada triunfal de Jerusalén, sino hasta el Calvario. Dicho en otras palabras, Jesús no quiere cristianos de procesión y misa dominical, sino cristianos comprometidos con la totalidad del evangelio. Y eso no es nada fácil. Hay que ser discípulo por convicción. Un cristiano a medias es peor que un no-cristiano. El amor a Jesús hace posible todo sacrificio y renuncia, porque Dios-Jesús no pide lo imposible: Dios Padre nos dejó el ejemplo entregando a su Hijo para la salvación del mundo; Abrahán, con su espíritu de renuncia total, estaba dispuesto a sacrificar a su hijo y a jugarse su futuro. Jesús también nos dejó ejemplo en su vida con su renuncia a su familia, cargando ya una cruz cada día de su ministerio, renunciando a los bienes materiales, escogiendo nacer y vivir con los pobres. Reflexión Nos hemos reunido para la celebración eucarística semanal, y este domingo hemos tenido la oportunidad de examinar lo que significa el seguimiento de Jesús. Sabemos que Jesús es nuestra fortaleza, Pan de Vida, para poder recorrer el camino en su seguimiento.

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Council 7864

Monday, September 5th

Monday, September 5th—8:15 mass Holy Name Memorial Mass in honor of: Stan Burns, Andy Oswald and Harry Flynn

6:30am Lomita Fair set-up Sign up also for a shift at the Game Booth September 9-11 Manage game booth as per schedule For more details contact Sol Lenon 310.245.5288 Membership: Sunny Quezon - 310.318.9931 Insurance: Ernie Literte - 310.781.3048

PRO-LIFE “The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government.” -Thomas Jefferson SMM prays to end death by human hands: abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment

PASTRY BOOTH Thank You to all who signed up to donate baked goods for the Pastry Booth! Our booth is successful because of all the delicious treats provided by you. If you missed us in the patio to signup, we still need you baked goods. Bring them directly to the booth during the fair Thank you for all your support. Any questions? Call Linda Cline 310.539.4106

Children’s Liturgy Dismissal at the 9:30 mass will begin on September 18th. All Children grades K-5 are welcome to come listen to the Gospel reading with us. Children are dismissed a er the opening prayer, and return during the offertory. Anyone who would like to assist in this ministry is welcome to come to our first mee ng on Tuesday, September 13th from 7-8pm in the St. Margaret Mary Room. For more informa on, please contact Diana 310.721.1629 or Maureen 310.326.7718

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ORACION POR LAS VOCACIONES Buen Pastor, Señor Jesucristo, que sientes compasión al ver a la muchedumbre como ovejas sin Pastor, te pedimos que envíes a tu Iglesia Sacerdotes según Tu Corazón, que nos alimenten con Tu Cuerpo y Tu Sangre. Fortalece a los que has llamado, ayúdalos a crecer en amor y santidad, para que respondan plenamente a su vocación. Oh, Jesús, Pastor eterno de las almas, dígnate mirar con ojos de misericordia a esta porción de tus amados hijos. Señor, necesitamos mayor número de sacerdotes, multiplica las vocaciones y santifica más y más a nuestros sacerdotes. Te lo pedimos por la intercesión de la Inmaculada Virgen María, tu dulce y Santa Madre. Oh, Jesús, danos sacerdotes según tu corazón. Amen. ¡LA VOZ DE JESÚS ES ÚNICA! ¡PREGUNTA A JESÚS QUE COSA QUIERE DE TI Y SE VALIENTE! Papa Francisco

¿TE GUSTARIA SABER MAS DEL NUEVO TESTAMENTO?

EL GRUPO GUADALUPANO CORDIALMENTE

CLASES DE BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL CON EL PADRE PAUL TODOS LOS VIERNES EMPEZANDO EL 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE

LOS INVITA A REZAR EL ROSARIO LOS MARTES A LAS

7:00PM

HORARIO: 7:00 pm A 8:30pm LUGAR:

SALON SAN JOSE

El cuidado de la vida humana y la el primer y único objeto legítimo de un buen gobierno ". -Thomas Jefferson

felicidad y no su destrucción es

SANTA MARGARITA MARIA reza para poner fin a la muerte por manos humanas: el aborto, la

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ORIENTACION Y CONSEJERIAEN ESPAÑOL Recuerden que tenemos este servicio aquí, en nuestra parroquia los días lunes, martes, jueves y sábado con cita previamente acordada. Para solicitar este servicio, pueden pasar por la oficina de la parroquia para dejar el nombre y número de teléfono o dejar un mensaje en el teléfono: (310) 326-3364. ext. 40

ESTUDIO BIBLICO “CONOCIENDO A JESUS A TRAVES DE LAS ESCRITURAS" NOS REUNIMOS: LOS MARTES HORARIO: DE 7 A 9 pm EN EL SALON SAN JOSE LLAMAR A : Minerva Sánchez: 310-408-3505 o Teresa Carbajal: 310-326-3364, ext.16

Disfruta de una CENA CELESTIAL para usted y sus 7 invitados HECHA POR NUESTROS SACERDOTES Compra tus boletos en el patio después de las Misas de hoy

BOLETOS $ 5 cada uno o 5 por $ 20

Lecturas de la Semana Jueves 8 de septiembre Nacimiento de la Virgen María 1ra. Lectura: Miqueas 5:1-4 Evangelio: Mateo 1:1-16. 18-23

Lunes 5 de septiembre Santa Teresa de Calcuta 1ra. Lectura: Corintios 5:1-8 Evangelio: Lucas 6:6-11

Viernes 9 de septiembre 1ra. Lec: Corintios 9:16-19. 22-27 Evangelio: Lucas 6:39-42

Martes 6 de septiembre 1ra. Lectura: Corintios 6:1-11 Evangelio: Lucas 6:12-19 Miércoles 7 de septiembre 1ra. Lectura: Corintios 7:25-31 Evangelio: Lucas 6:20-26

Domingo 11 de septiembre 1ra. Lectura: Exodo 32:7-11. 13-14 2da. Lectura: Timoteo 1:12-17 Evangelio: Lucas 15:1-32

Sábado 10 de septiembre 1ra. Lectura: Corintios 10:14-22 Evangelio: Lucas 6:43-49

10 WEEKLY READINGS DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

Fair Entertainment Schedule Friday, September 9th 5:00 pm Opening - Color Guard Scout Pack #388 - Welcome & Blessing - Fr. Paul O'Donnell 5:30 pm - Band - The Folks & Company 6:30 pm - Hula Dancers - Halau Makenani 8:00 pm - Band - Mejo Rise Again Tribute to the Doors 9:30pm - Band - Retro

Saturday, September 10th 11:00 am - Electra Azteca 11:30 am - Band – Eddie Has a Goatee 12:15 pm - Dancers - Folklorico Del Mar 1:15 pm - Dancers - Maya Studio 2:15 pm - Dancers- Babylon Mood 3:00 pm - Demo – Shaolin Temple Kung Fu 4:00 pm - Mariachi Singer - Mariana Escobedo 4:30 pm - Elvis Impersonator - Island Boy 5:00 pm - Dancers – Wahine Ilikea 6:00 pm - Drums - Los Angeles Taiko Institute 6:30 pm - Band - Ariel View 7:15 pm - Band - Head Change, Tribute to Subline 8:15 pm - Dancers - Latin Mirage 9:15pm - Band - Choyce

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+Policarpo and Prxedes Manalastas Josephine Huerta Guzman +Eugene Obando

9:00am

+Stan Burns +Andy Oswald +Harry Flynn

T ,S 6 1 COR 6:1-11; L 6:12-19 6:30am Rosie Ortiz Divine Mercy 8:15am

+Miguel Angel Martinez +Angela Macapobre +Oscar Letada

W ,S 7 1 COR 7:25-31 L 6:20-26 6:30am +Kevin Kelford +Christopher Wray 8:15am

+Beth L’Argent Poor Souls in Purgatory +Rachel Brown

T ,S 8 (F 1 M 5:1-4 ; M 1:1-16,18-23 6:30am +Cecilia Alvarez 8:15am

Sunday, September 11th 12:00 pm - Barbershop Quartet South Bay Coastliner

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+Patrick-Dang Pham +Josefa Juarez Bazan +Isidro Onofre Garcia

12:30 pm - Band - ACD Fusion

F ,S 9 (S . P C 1 COR 9:16-19,22B-27; L 6:39-42 6:30am Annette Herce

1:15 pm - Dancers - McNulty Irish School

8:15am

2:00 pm - Crowning of the Lomita Fair King & Queen 3:00 pm - Dancers– Mitsuhiro Bando 4:00 pm - Band - The People’s Choice 6:30 pm - Band - The Drizz 8:00 pm - LOMITA FAIR RAFFLE DRAWING 9:00 pm - Fair Closes

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+DleGiudice and Bonacci Family +Detra Fortino +Jose Nuño

S ,S 10 1 COR 10:14-22; L 6:43-49 8:15am +Richard Connor, Jr. +Victor Ortiz Russell Family S ,S EX 32:7-11, 13-14 PS 51 1 TM 1:12-17 2 COR 5:19

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11 Please pray for

The Sick Gary Gifford Brian Goeppner Pat Santos Carmen Cardenas Ceci Ramirez Margaret Garcia Sara Valadez Theresa Agbincola Vinny Marine Salomon Ortega Oscar Cruz Ortega Gloria Maria Obregon Arlene Newman

The Recently Deceased Maria Isabel Martinez Jose Rosario Soto Salvador Mora Maria Martinez Faith Sharing Meeting September 8th 7-9pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Registration for 2016-2017

Classes begin Saturday, September 24th, 2016 The Religious Education Office is currently accepting registration for new and returning students preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation/First Communion. Registration forms can be picked up and returned to the Religious Education office when completed. The completed form, and a copy of the child's Baptismal certificate are required. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education office at (310) 326-3364 ext. 28.

SMM YOUNG AT ♥ CLUB

In the Gospel of Luke the shepherd looks for a lost sheep, the widow searches for a lost coin and the prodigal son yearns for his father’s mercy.

Catholic Seniors age 50 plus:

What is “lost” in your spiritual life that you need to seek out? What is it that God might be expecting of you?

Widowed or Divorced

Everyone is welcome and sharing is not mandatory. We’ll reflect upon the readings for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

Men, Women, Married, Single,

Young at hearts 50+, married, single, divorced - all are welcome. Come, bring a friend and be a part of our active 50+ community. We meet the first and third Saturday of the month at 6:30pm in the Parish Center Lounge.

To confirm your attendance and for the meeting location, call or email Roy and Carole Hardinge at 310-5396027 or [email protected].

We are planning to go on a Sunday Brunch and a 2harbor cruise (Long Beach and San Pedro) on Sunday, 9/18 at 10am. Reservations are required by Thursday 9/15.

“Wherever two or three are gathered in My name…”

Questions? Mike (310) 756-5637

FERIA DE LOMITA -SEPTIEMBRE 9,10, 11 Para información, visítanos en el patio después de las Misas dominicales o llame a Roni Richards at 310-835-2715 o visitenos en [email protected]. Lomitafair.net, Facebook, Twitter, #lomitafair

Necesitamos FERIA DE LOMITA Lunes “Día del Trabajo“ 7 a.m. se servirá Café y donas. Se necesitan voluntarios para armar los puestos de la feria, y habrá almuerzo gratis para todos los trabajadores. Martes - Jueves 8AM a 8PM se necesitan voluntarios para configurar cada puesto con características específicas, tales como electricidad, plomería, misceláneos. Viernes 8AM a 4PM Los preparativos finales antes de abrir. Desarmar los puestos 11 y 12 de septiembre

BOLETOS PARA LOS JUEGOS MECANICOS CON DESCUENTO COMPRALOS YA EN LA PREVENTA COMPREN SUS BOLETOS DESPUES DE LAS MISAS También los pueden comprar en:

Belsan Travel, 1538 Pacific Coast Hway, Harbor City Tel.

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539-3178

SEPTEMBER 9th—11th For information, visit us on the patio after the Sunday masses or contact Roni Richards at 310-835-2715 or [email protected]. Visit us on Lomitafair.net, Facebook, Twitter, #lomitafair

VOLUNTEER TODAY

Help is still needed in many areas. Sign up at patio or contact Margaret 310-749-0539 or www.lomitafair.net

LOMITA FAIR

SET-UP September 4th - 9th

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SUNDAY - Booth Layout after 5PM mass.

MONDAY “LABOR” DAY - 7AM Coffee & Donuts served. Volunteers needed to put booths together, and a FREE lunch will be served to all workers. TUESDAY - THURSDAY 8AM - 8PM Volunteers needed to set up each booth with specifics such as electrical, plumbing, misc.

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FRIDAY 8AM - 4PM Final preparations before opening.

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TEAR DOWN September 11th & 12th SUNDAY - 9PM Volunteers needed for general clean-up and to dismantle and store booths.

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MONDAY - 9AM Volunteers needed for general clean-up and to

clean and store the appliances.

FREE RAFFLE TICKETS TO WIN UP TO $15,000

It’s easy. Buy 3 or more books of Raffle Tickets. Return all tickets and money to the Raffle Table on the patio after all Masses and receive your 4th book for FREE!! Offer is limited to the first 100 people.

LAST EARLY BIRD DRAWING

HEAVENLY DINNER

September 4th - $100

ENJOY A HEAVENLY DINNER For You and 7 Guests MADE BY OUR HEAVENLY PRIESTS

You could win this

TICKETS $5 EACH OR 5 FOR $20

BevMo! PARTY WAGON

DISCOUNTED RIDE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY

after all the masses.

A folding wagon filled with a variety of high spirits, beers and wines sponsored by

BevMo! in Rolling Hills Plaza

Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20

Tickets sold in Religious Ed office Tuesday - Thursday 5PM - 8PM

TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT Belsan Travel

1538 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita Monday-Thursday 10AM - 6PM

7-Eleven

Lomita Blvd & Eshelman, Lomita Sunday - Thursday