St. Gerard Majella Roman Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica Romana A Pro-Life Parish / Parroquia en Favor de la Vida 4439 INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90066-6299 Rectory: (310)390-5034 Website: www.stgerardla.com * e-mail: [email protected]

PARISH STAFF

Holy Mass

Pastor Father Martin Slaughter

Saturday

Priest in Residence Father Gerardo Padilla.

Sunday

5:30pm

7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm 1:30pm Monday — Saturday

Student Priest in Residence Father Charles Vijay Kumar Business Manager Frances Gomez

8:00am

Parish Secretary Olga Limon

Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm 3:00pm - 6:30pm

Padre Pio Prayer Group Every 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00pm - 8:30pm Contact: Faby Gomez [email protected] St. Gerard’s Outreach Ministry 310-390-5034

Ministering to the elderly, the homebound, the sick, and convalescent homes. Food Bank (310) 390-5034

Catechism Center (310) 391-9637

Office Hours Tuesday: Friday 4p.m. to 7:p.m. Saturday: 11a.m. to 2p.m.

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Holy Days Will be announced in the bulletin. Será anunciado en el boletín.

Parish Music Director Allan Sims

Parish Office Hours

Sunday Vigil

Shrine of St. Gerard Majella Patron of Mothers Difficult Pregnancies and Childless Couples Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento 1st. Friday/1° Viernes 9:00am—6:30pm 9:00pm—7:00am 1st.Saturday/1° Sábado 10:00pm—4:00am Need Help? Unplanned Pregnancy? Necesita ayuda? Embarazo no-planeado?

LAPS Los Angeles Pregnancy Services 1-800-395-4357 24hr. Hotline 213-382-5433 Se habla1 Español

Confessions Saturdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm Baptisms / Bautismos Call the Parish Office Llamar a la Oficina 310-390-5034 Marriage-Matrimonio Quinceañeras Call the Parish Office . Llame a la Oficina. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wed. after 8:00a.m. Mass SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN COMMITTEE

(310-390-5034)

Pregnant? Considering an Abortion? There are other alternatives. Call the women at : WESTSIDE PREGNANCY CLINIC 24 HOUR HELP (310) 268-8400

www.wpclinic.org

Solemnity of the Epiphany

January 8, 2017

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany. "The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power." With these words the Church proclaims that today's feast brings to a perfect fulfillment all the purposes of Advent. Epiphany, therefore, marks the liturgical zenith of the Advent-Christmas season. — Pius Parsch

The Solemnity of the Epiphany is celebrated either on January 6 or, according to the decision of the episcopal conference, on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. The young Messiah is revealed as the light of the nations. Yet, as the antiphon for the Magnificat at Second Vespers reminds us, three mysteries are encompassed in this solemnity: the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi, the Baptism of Christ and the wedding feast at Cana. — Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year, Msgr. Peter J. Elliott, Ignatius Press. The feast of the Epiphany, which was kept in the East and in certain Western Churches before being observed in Rome, seems to have been originally a feast of the nativity; January 6, for those churches where it was kept, was the equivalent of Christmas (December 25) in the Roman Church. The feast was introduced at Rome in the second half of the sixth century and became the complement and, so to say, the crown of the Christmas festival. Epiphany means manifestation. What the Church celebrates today is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world; after being made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. Christian tradition has ever seen in the Magi the first fruits of the Gentiles; they lead in their wake all the peoples of the earth, and thus the Epiphany is an affirmation of universal salvation. St. Leo brings out this point admirably in a sermon, read at Matins, in which he shows in the adoration of the Magi the beginnings of Christian faith, the time when the great mass of the heathen sets off to follow the star which summons it to seek its Saviour.

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The second collection is for the Catechism classes for the children of our parish. Thank you for your generosity.

La segunda colecta es para las clases de Catecismo para los niños de nuestra parroquia. Gracias por su generosidad.

100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima 1917-2017 During the 100th anniversary, on the 13th of every month, we will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, followed by praying the Rosary and a candlelight procession, which we will offer to our Lady for the Triumph of her Immaculate Heart in the world.

January 13th, at 7:00 pm In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph. 1917~ Our Lady of Fatima

ATTENTION!! St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will have their monthly devotion to St. Padre Pio on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00pm

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One Life LA - An event celebra ng the beauty and dignity of every human life from concep on to natural death. Did you miss last year’s OneLife LA? You won’t want to miss this year! On January 23, 2017, join Archbishop Gomez and tens of thousands in downtown Los Angeles for the second annual OneLife LA, an event celebra ng the beauty and dignity of every human life from concep on to natural death. Beginning at 12:00 at La Placita/Olvera St., we will walk to Grand Park for a familyfriendly day of inspiring speakers, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organiza ons serving those in need. The Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral will follow at 5pm. Go to Onelifela.org

Una Vida LA - Un evento que celebra la belleza y dignidad, desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. ¿Se perdió el evento UnaVida LA el año pasado? ¡No puede perdérselo este año! El 23 de enero 2017, únete al Arzobispo Gómez y decenas de miles de personas en el centro de Los Ángeles para el segundo evento anual UnaVida LA, un evento que celebra la belleza y la dignidad de cada ser humano desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Comenzando al mediodía en La Placita/Olvera St., caminaremos hacia Grand Park para un día familiar donde habrán conferencistas, música en vivo, entretenimiento, camiones de comida, y puestos de organizaciones comunitarias que sirven a personas necesitadas. Concluiremos con la Misa de “Réquiem para los No Nacidos” en la catedral a las 5PM. Valla a Unavida.org 4

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DID YOU KNOW? Start the new year with your kids’ safety in mind During the start of a new year, many resolve to do things differently: pray more, live better and cherish God’s gifts. It’s also a great time to recommit to putting the safety and well-being of children first. Look to Mary, the Mother of God, for examples. Model honesty, gratitude, and love to your children, and take steps to teach them about safety in the home and the world. This resolution to promote safety and happiness can make your new year the best one yet. For a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Mother of Good Counsel Protect the Vulnerable,” email [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227. ¿SABIA USTED? Comience el año nuevo con la seguridad de sus hijos en mente Durante el comienzo de un nuevo año, muchos deciden hacer las cosas de manera diferente: orar más, vivir mejor y apreciar los dones de Dios. También es un buen momento para volver a comprometerse a poner la seguridad y el bienestar de los niños primero. Mire a María, la Madre de Dios, por ejemplo. Modéleles honestidad, gratitud y amor a sus hijos, y tome medidas para enseñarles sobre la seguridad en el hogar y en el mundo. Esta resolución para promover la seguridad y la felicidad puede hacer que su nuevo año sea el mejor hasta ahora. Para obtener una copia del artículo de VIRTUS © “Mother of Good Counsel Protect the Vulnerable” (Madre del buen consejo protege a los vulnerables), envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every First Friday and First Saturday in the church: On 1st Friday from: 8:30a.m. to 6:30p.m. 10:00pm to 3:30am followed by Mass On 1st Saturday from: 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m. Spanish

Adoración al Santísimo Cada Viernes Primero 8:30a.m.—6:30p.m. Cada Sábado primero 7:00p.m.-7:30a.m. Español

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 7th 5:30p.m. St. Gerard Majella Parishioners Sunday, January 8th 7:30a.m. Jalil Kilzi + 9:00a.m. Luciano Espinoza (B-day) 10:30a.m. Virgen de Guadalupe 12:00p.m. Nocolas Garcia + 1:30p.m. Francisco Lara + Monday, January 9th 8:00a.m. Gonzalo de la Luz +

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INTENCIONES DE MISA DIARIA Tuesday, January 10th 8:00a.m. Gilbert Ramirez + Wednesday, January 11th 8:00a.m. Chente Gallegos (B-day) Thursday, January 12th 8:00a.m. David Plaisted + Friday, January 13th 8:00a.m. Julia & Ann Marie Gomez (B-day) Saturday, January 14th 6 8:00a.m. Edward & Helen Becker

St. Gerard Majella Parish Registration Form New members of the parish are invited to use this form to register. Registered members may use it to advise us of a change of address, phone number or to request offertory envelopes. Either drop the form below in the collection basket or bring to the parish office. Mr./Mrs.

First Name Ms. ________________________ Last Name ____________________________________

Spouse’s First Name _________________________ Telephone _______________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City & Zip code ______________________________________________________________________ Children

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Boleta de Inscripción de la Parroquia de San Gerardo de Majella Nuevos miembros de la parroquia son invitados a utilizar esta forma para registrarse. Los miembros registrados lo pueden utilizar para informarnos de un cambio de domicilio, el número de teléfono o para solicitar sobres de ofrenda. Deposite esta forma en la canasta de ofrendas o entréguelo a la oficina parroquial. Sr.

Primer Nombre Sra. _________________________Apellido___________________________________

Nombre Del Cónyuge

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Dirección _____________________________________________________________________________ Ciudad Y Código Postal ________________________________________________________________ Hijos(as) _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7