From: Saint Junipero Serra Parish 42121 N. 60th Street West 661-943-9314 Bulletin #913086 Rev. Leo Dechant, C.S.J. - Pastor Bulletin Editor: Vicki White bulletin@fatherserra.org To: J. S. Paluch, Co. For: August 6, 2017

Pastoral Staff

Fr. Leo A. Dechant, C.S.J., D.Min.—Pastor Fr. Ernest Candelaria, C.S.J.

Fr. Sylvan Schiavo, C.S.J. Fr. Giampietro Gasparin, C.S.J.

Fr. Jeyaraj Joseph William, C.S.J. Deacons Gary, Paul, Rito; Marvin

Sacraments & Devotions

Sacrament of Penance (Confessions): Sat 3:30 PM—4:30 PM and by Appointment Ministry of the sick: Request a visit from a priest to anoint a person person who is seriously ill or is scheduled for surgery. Holy Communion can be taken to the homebound by lay ministers of Holy Communion every week after the priest’s visit. Marriage, Baptism & Quinceañera: Please visit our web-site for basic information. Call the office to meet with a priest for more information. Baptism Prep/Clases para Bautismo: Second Satur-day each month. En Español la platica es el un sábado de cada mes. Jesús Fuente de Misericordia: Asamblea de Oración lunes de 7:15 a 9:15 pm en el salón parroquial.

Mission Statement Saint Junípero Serra Parish is an evangelizing Catholic Faith Community committed to moving forward always as mis-sionary disciples for the Kingdom: attentive to the Word, to Sacrament, to Service and to Faith Formation. Modified September 23, 2015

Declaración de Nuestra Misión La Parroquia de San Junípero Serra es una Comunidad evan-gelizadora de Fe Católica que se ha comprometida como discípulos misioneros a ir siempre adelante para realizar el Reino: por medio de la Palabra, de los Sacramentos, del servicio y instrucción de fe. Modificado el 23 de septiembre 2015

The Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6, 2017

Saint Junípero Serra Parish

A Catholic Faith Community

A Parish of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

42121 60th Street West

Lancaster, CA 93536 Main Office 661-943-9314

Faith Formation Office 661-943-5912 FAX 661-943-6863

Website: www.fatherserra.org

Administered by the Congregation of St. Joseph

Schedule of Masses in Parish Church

Daily: Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM; M & F 7:30 PM Sunday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM (Saturday)

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM (Spanish); 6:00 PM (Arabic)-resumes July 9, 2017

Holy Days: 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM

Parish Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM—8 PM Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM—4 PM

Saturday 10 AM—4 PM Sundays - Closed

St. Elizabeth Mission (SEM) 13845 Johnson Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532

† † † MASS: Sunday 10:00 AM

Confessions by Request Before and After Mass

We welcome Fr. Joshua Allen, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, here to present a message about the Fellowship of Catholic University Stu-dents (FOCUS). Today we take a break from Ordinary Time in observance of the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This is the titular feast of El Salvador where it is celebrated as “El Salvador del Mundo”. Many of our St. Serra parishioners hail from El Sal-vador. The Diocese of Cleveland, in response to a request to share vocations made by Saint Pope John XXIII, has had a presence there for years. In fact, an Ursuline Sister and a lay woman missioner from Cleveland were martyred in hatred of the faith by government forces. So this feast of the Church has special significance to many of us here in our parish. Jesus and his closest apostles are enroute to Jerusalem when they have this experience on Mount Tabor. It is one of the Theophanies recorded in the Gospels, the showing of the divinity of Jesus. The Church has always felt that this experience of the Lord’s glory was to prepare the apostles for the hor-ror of his passion and crucifixion. In fact, you’ll hear similar words in the Preface of today’s Mass. Our heavenly Father gives this consolation to the apostles to help them through the experience of des-olation surrounding the passion and death of Jesus. Next weekend we will have tours of Our Lady’s Chapel after the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass and all the Sunday Masses. After the 5:00 we will be able to purchase Hispanic food prepared by Jesús, Fuente de Misericordia. Tomorrow after Masses the prayer group Mizión Una will be serving BBQ ribs and chicken dinners. Both meals are eat-in or take-out, and the proceeds go to the construction fund. Please support the generous efforts of these parishioners. The special Mass at 4:00 PM August 15th for the blessing of the chapel is by invitation only. It will be livestreamed courtesy of the Archdiocesan Communication’s Department. You may access it from home or gather in the hall. About 5:15 we will be able to begin our refreshments in St. Serra Hall. The whole parish is invited to this gathering. After the 7:30 PM Mass of the Assumption, the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the new tabernacle in Our Lady’s Chapel. The 7:30 Mass is open to all. (Assumption Holy Day Masses will also be celebrat-ed as every Holy Day of Obligation: 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM. The regularly scheduled May-flower Gardens Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM.)

Parish Director of Music: Sharon Rohaley

Coordinador de Música en Español: Alfonso Alvarado

Coordinador de Ministerios Litúrgicos en Español: Maria J. Castillo

Coordinator of Lector Ministry: Joe Augustine Collantes

Coordinator of EMs of Holy Communion: Jim Hart

Scheduling of English Lectors & EMs: Anne Trabold

Children’s Lit. of the Word: Cassandra Ortiz

Altar Servers: Joanne Lacson

Communion to the Homebound: Diana Sipes

Comunión a los enfermos: Dcn Marvin Castillo

Contact Fr. Leo or Michele Simpliciano who will

forward your request for Home Visits after a priest

has visited your home.

Phone System

The main office phone number is 661-943-9314.

The Office of Faith Formation (Religious Education, Confirmation Preparation and Youth Ministry) is 661-943-5912. Mission Bell Preschool Cell Number is 661-802-6375.

When the office is closed, you can leave voice mails using the following extensions:

• Vicki White/Guadalupe Castellanos, Main Office #100 • Gaby Barroso, Faith Formation #101 • Fr. Sylvan #102 • Fr. Leo #103 • Jazmin Pasilla, Faith Formation #105 • Cheryl Espinosa, Mission Bell #106 • Jessica Monterroso, Accounting #107 • Estela Carlos, Finances #108 • Michele Simpliciano, Pastor’s Sec. #109 • Cassandra Ortiz, Dir. Faith Formation #110

The parish FAX number is 661-943-6863.

Keep the legacy of faith and ministry moving forward always—Remember St. Junípero Serra Parish in your will!

Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry Each knot represents a prayer offered in love!

New quilters are welcome to join the group which quilts on Thursdays. These prayer quilts can be requested from Mary Menchaca (661-400-3986, Angie Duenes (due4@adelphia.net) or Alma Marquez (Español) 661-317-1801.

The Savior of the World - August 6th We invite you to celebrate in honor of the Divine Savior of the World, Our Lord Jesus Christ. We will have typical snacks from El Salvador, dances, music and more in the parish hall from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. The Parish and the Salvadoran community of St. Junipero Serra awaits you!

Please pray for the recently deceased—May they and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Pray for our ill Parishioners... Emmanuel Audencial Maria Barber Cindy Blankenship Paul Bozigian Paul Burkman David Carrillo Rosa Elida Castillo-Rodriguez Tony Clark Tito Collantes Curtis Crawford Mary Crow Pat Defusco Jean DeLaVara Isidro DeLeon Jeannie Doolittle Marilyn Elias Theresa Farrey Marie Fernando Connie Hart Escobar Mario Galvan Naomi Giesler Mary L. Glover Claudio Gormaz Mercy Gonzales Patrick Guzman Alex Guillermo Bob Henderson Lily Honeycutt Dan Hodgens Rosemary Hull Sonny Huerta Emily Jarquin Helen Kaniewski Hala Kessler Betty Knolls Hope Lariosa Manuel Lopez Manuela Lopez Herb & Jo Meister Agustina Mendoza Michelle Moklebust Jordyn Murphy Betty Nolls Ryan Noonan Colton Oschann Samantha Orozco Christina Padilla Flo Dechant Petcavage Deacon Gary Poole Jeannie Poole Carleen Pixley Jacob Raellano Allen Ralph Wilfredo Repuyan Juan A. Reyna William D. Robinson Thomas Russell Syndi Sabo Kristian Salazar Jonathan Sherman Michele Simpliciano Sharon Smith Roberto Sosa Franco Stanco Mary M. Tapia Joseph Terry Juan Ubillas Jay Valerio Grace Watson Gene Wheeler David Wilson Josephine Wilson

MASSES SATURDAY, 5 August

7:00 AM † Prisciliano S. Lumapas

5:00 PM † Sherry Noah

SUNDAY, 6 August, The Transfiguration of the Lord

7:30 AM † Blanche Frank

9:30 AM † Jaime Alba

10:00 AM SEM Jim & Colleen Wade

12:00 PM Earl Frenette

2:00 PM Español † Eva Olivo

MONDAY, 7 August

7:00 AM † Blanche Frank

7:30 PM Vocations to C.S.J.

TUESDAY, 8 August, St. Dominic

7:00 AM † Janina Maria Herold

10:00 AM MFG † Martha’s son

WEDNESDAY, 9 August, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

7:00 AM †Jim & † Tottie Wilhelm † Feliciano & † Mercedes Basig

THURSDAY, 10 August, St. Lawrence

7:00 AM † Maria Theresa Evangelista † Emily Tovar-Echevarria

FRIDAY, 11 August, St. Clare

7:00 AM Mark Theologidy

7:30 PM † For the Deceased of C.S.J.

SATURDAY, 12 August

7:00 AM † Maria Flores

5:00 PM For the People of the Parish

SUNDAY, 13 August, Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

7:30 AM † Grace & † Manuel Sanchez

9:30 AM Kenneth Simpliciano

10:00 AM SEM Sara Nelsen

12:00 PM † Richard Porn

2:00 PM Español † Celia Mesa

JULY CONGRATULATIONS !

Baptisms 01 July Dempsey Adam Robert Aristo

15 July Jackson Taylor Hawley Marcus Blaine Struck, III Abigail Anne Webb

16 July Gianni Leandre Alvarez Joseph Joaquin Galindo Leland Elijah Hernandez Gisselle Esmeralda Hurtado Kaylee Hurtado Jared Daniel Morgan Kinzley Emery Palma

22 July Aubrey Leilani Batres Omar Martinez Garcia Jackson David Lydon Weddings 02 July Jesus Jose Arana Sandoval and Olga Ines Medrano Jimenez

07 July Tony Stark and Sandra Zuñiga

15 July Robert Douglas Daniels and Lupita Consuelo Suarez Sumano

28 July Steven Joseph Jansen and Elizabeth (Babette) Gradora Beck Wedding Anniversaries 55 Years Henry and Maria Briseno 40 Years Bruce and Sylvia Haney 16 Years John and Sarah Vento 13 Years Patrick and Angela LeBeau

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS!

Events and happenings sponsored and/or supported by the Knights of Columbus, St. Murialdo Council 10667. For more information, ques-tions or comments, call 661-PRO LIFE (776-5433). Interested in be-coming a Knight of Columbus – in-formation, questions answered, and

applications available, call 661-PRO LIFE (776-5433).

MISSION BELL PRESCHOOL As we prepare to begin our 2017-18 school year, MBPS would like to offer our families some tips to help with a very real topic, Separa-tion Anxiety, Part II. Connect with old friends. Make a play date with a friend from last year. Allow your child to pick a play location. Remind your child that he is an expert at mastering new places. Say something like, “Remember how afraid you were of the zoo? Now you love it!” Let her take a small transitional object to school. Maybe a note from you, a stuffed animal or a family picture! She may leave it in her cubby and go to it when she feels the need! Most of all, shake, shake, shake off the guilt. Your child will stop crying a lot sooner than you think. This is totally true! Introduce your child to the school and new teachers before the first day. Take pictures of the front of the building, the teachers’ faces and the new cubby, and show him a few times before school starts. You can accomplish this by attending the important dates listed below! Plan to attend our Parent Orientations! Allow the MBPS staff to put your heart and mind at ease by getting to know us. Come hear how other families made the transition with our help and guidance! Parent Orientation: Wednesday. Aug. 16 (Pre-K Class) You may attend ei-ther session: 10am - 12pm or 6pm - 8 pm Thursday, Aug. 17 (Preschool Class) You may attend either session 10am - 12pm or 6pm - 8pm (We love your little one, but we thank you in advance for making childcare arrangements, lot’s of information will be given to Parents only. We want your undivided attention! We look forward to seeing you!) 1st Day of School (Pre-K Class) Monday, Aug. 28 (Preschool Class) Tuesday, Aug. 29

VIRTUS TRAINING

Protecting God’s Children is a training designed to help identify and prevent child abuse open to all pa-rishioners age 18 or over. The training is mandatory for all paid staff and volunteers having contact or po-tential contact with children in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The next training in English will be Satur-day, August 12th in Room 5 from 10:00pm to 1:00pm. There is no cost for the training. To register, please call the parish office at 943-9314 or email Vonnie Ben-nett at vbennett@fatherserra.org

Time to Celebrate!

August 15th, the Solemnity of the As-sumption of the BVM, is the 30th anniversary of the founding of our parish! Parish Masses are 7:00 AM, 12 Noon and 7:30 PM. We will be blessing our third building on this date at a spe-cial 4:00 PM Mass, by invita-tion! The altar must be con-secrated with chrism before it can be used, and this must happen within Mass. Invited guests will join Bishop Wilkerson in the chapel. The ceremony will be live-streamed into the parish hall so many more can watch. (I imagine you can watch from home too.) All are invited to gath-er in St. Serra Hall for food and beverage between about 5:30 and 7:00 PM on August 15th. Those already in the hall for the livestreaming will stay there as we set out the food. We need to celebrate this great event! Hopeful-ly, we will have pictures of the construction pro-cess to project . After the 7:30 evening Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the new chapel. Bishop Wilkerson will bless the tabernacle. Hopefully the tech folks will be able to stay for the whole thing and livestream all this too. August 12th and 13th, after the Sun-day Masses, we will have tours of Our Lady’s Chapel for those who would like to get a look-see. It is very lovely and will be a prayerful place with the Blessed Sacrament fully visible in the sanctuary. (We will need to re-learn genu-flection upon entering and before leaving as well as maintaining reverential silence in the chapel.)

Food Sales

Hispanic Food After 5:00 Mass August 12 by JFdeM BBQ Ribs & Chicken—After Masses August 13 by

Mizión Una Filipino Food—After Masses September 10 by Filipi-

no Ministry

Divine Diners dinner groups are forming for the Fall!

This is an opportunity to get together with fellow parish-ioners for food, fun, and fellowship. Divine Diners will meet once per month September through November at a home, a restaurant, or wherever the group wants to meet.

There are two options available; 1) Couples and singles, 21 & over, for a total of 8-10 people, OR 2) Couples and singles with children; 3-4 families, for a total of 12-14 people.

Get to know the people you worship with at St. Serra, and sign-up for Divine Diners. contact Maureen Kubli at ku-bli@roadrunner.com for information or to sign-up.

RINCÓN DEL PÁRROCO

Hoy tomarémos un breve descanso del Tiempo Ordinario al celebrar la fiesta de la transfiguración del Señor, Es la festividad principal en El Salvador dónde se celebra “El Salvador del Mundo”. Muchos de nues-tros feligreses en San Serra son originarios de ese país. La Diocesis de Cleveland en su respuesta a compartir las vocaciones hechas por el Santo Papa Juan XXIII ha tenido una prescencia ahí durante años , por cierto una Hermana Ursulina y una mujer misionera de Cleveland en un crimen de odio por su fé fueron mar-tirizadas por las fuerzas del gobierno, es por eso que esta celebración tiene un significado bastante fuerte en nuestra parroquia. Jesus y sus apóstoles más cercanos iban a Jerusalem cuando tuvieron esta experiencia en el Monte Tabor. Esta es una de las manifestaciones regis-tradas en los evangelios donde se muestra la divinidad de Jesús. La Iglesia asegura que la experiencia de la Gloria del Señor fue para preparar a los apostóles a la atrosidad de su pasión y crucifixión . Por cierto escu-charán palabras similares en el Prefacio de la Misa de hoy. Nuestro Padre eterno da este consuelo a los apóstoles para ayudarles a enfrentar la experiencia de la desolación que rodea la pasión y muerte de Jesús. El próximo fin de semana tendremos visitas guiadas a la Capilla de Nuestra Señora el sábado después de la Misa de 5pm y el domingo después de cada Misa. Al terminar la Misa de las 5 podrán adquirir comida hispana preparada por nuestro grupo Jesús Fuente de Misericordia, El día de mañana después de las misas el grupo de oración Mizion Una servirá costillas en salsa de barbacoa y comidas con pollo, am-bos alimentos son para comer aqui o para llevar, todos los fondos recaudados seran para la construcción .Por favor apoye el esfuerzo de todos estos feligreses. La Misa especial de las 4pm en Agosto 15 para la Bendición de la Capilla es solamente por invitación. Será transmitida en vivo por cortesía del departamento de Comunicaciones de la Arquidiócesis , puede verla desde la comodidad de su casa o reunirse con nosotros en el vestíbulo de San Serra. Alrededorde las 5:15 em-pezaremos a servir un pequeño refrigerio en este vestíbulo, toda la Parroquia esta coordialmente invita-da . Después de la Misa de la Asunción de las 7:30 el Santisimo Sacramento será transferido al nuevo taber-náculo en La Capilla de Nuestra Señora. Todos están invitados a la Misa de las 7:30.Las Santas Misas se se celebrarán en el horario pre-establecido.

El Salvador del Mundo - Agosto 6 Los invitamos a celebrar en honor del Divino Salvador del Mundo, Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Tendremos aperitivos típicos de El Salvador, danzas, música y más en el salon parroquial de las 3:00 hasta las 5:30PM. La Parroquia y la comunidad Salvadore-ña de San Junípero Serra los espera!

¡Tiempo de Celebrar!

Agosto 15 , La Solemnidad de la Asunción de La San sima Virgen, es el Aniversario número 30 de la Funda-ción de nuestra Parroquia! Las misas en la Parroquia son a las 7am, 12 del día y 7:30pm. Será la Bendición de nuestro tercer edificio por invitación en una Misa especial a las 4pm. El altar será consagrado con el aceite antes de que sea usado, esto será durante la Misa. Los invitados se reunirán con el Obispo Wilkerson en la capilla, la ceremonia se transmi rá en directo al ves bulo de San Serra para que más feligreses puedan ser tes gos de este evento ( Creo que también será transmi do a sus casas) Todos están invitados a re-unirse en el ve bulo de San Serra para un breve refrigerio de 5:30pm a 7pm el 15 de Agosto, Aquellos que se encuentren en el ves bulo para la transmisión en directo ahí se queda-rán al mismo empo que prepara-mos todo para el refrigerio . Nece-sitamos celebrar este gran evento. Ojalá contemos con fotogra as del proceso de la construcción. Después de la Misa 7:30 pm , El San simo será transferido a la Capilla. EL Obispo Wilkerson bendecirá el tabernáculo. Esperemos que los técnicos puedan quedarse para la transmisión de este momento. El 12 y 13 de Agosto después de las Misas del Do-mingo se llevarán a cabo algunas giras a La Capilla de Nues-tra Señora para aquellos que quieran verla. Es muy Hermo-sa y será un lugar de oración con el San simo Sacramento plenamente visible en el Santuario.( Necesitamos volver a aprender genuflexión al entrar y antes de salir,así como mantener el silencio reverencial en la capilla)

¿SABÍA USTED?

Consejos de seguridad para el regreso a la escuela

Hay mucho por hacer en la preparación para el nuevo año escolar, y es importante recordar hablar de seguridad. Estos son algunos consejos a considerar: (1) conozca a todos los maestros de su hijo/hija, (2) discuta el comportamiento en el baño de la escuela (nadie debe entrar a un urinario con un niño por ninguna razón), (3) ocasionalmente lleve a sus hijos a su salón de clase en lugar de usar la línea de carpool. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Three Things that Simply Must Be Done” (Tres cosas que simplemente deben hacerse), escriba a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.

CHANGE IN PARENT MEETING DATE!! The parent meetings for August 15, 2017 have been cancelled due to a Holy Day of Obligation (The As-sumption of Mary). Come join your community on this day to celebrate Mass @ 7:30 p.m. with Bishop Wilkerson and for the blessing of Our Lady’s Chap-el to follow!

CAMBIO EN LA FECHA DE REUNIÓN DE LOS PADRES !!

Las reuniones de padres para el 15 de agosto de 2017 han sido canceladas debido a un Día Santo de Obligación (La Asunción de María). Venga a unirse a su comunidad en este día para celebrar la Misa @ 7:30 p.m. con el Obispo Wilkerson y para la ben-dición de la Capilla de Nuestra Señora despues!

Registrations for the religious education school year of 2017-2018 is now closed. For any further questions or concerns please call the office of faith formation at 943-5912 Las inscripciones para el año escolar de edu-cación religiosa de 2017-2018 están cerradas. Pa-ra cualquier otra pregunta o preocupación por favor llame a la oficina de formación de fe en 943-5912

Office of Faith Formation Oficina de Formación en la Fe

SJSPFaithFormation.com Cassandra Ortiz, Director EDGE FALL KICKOFF is right around the corner! On

Wednesday, August 23rd, St. Serra Hall doors will open at 6:00 PM to launch the very first year of EDGE as our continuous religious education program for all middle school students (grades 6-8) Come join the fun on the 23rd with water games, food, music, and worship! Haven’t registered yet? No worries, registrations are still being accepted! Are you an adult interested in becoming a part of EDGE Youth Ministry? Contact the Office of Faith Formation at 943-5912 and ask for Miss Cassandra to find out how. INICIO DE EDGE está a la vuelta de la esquina! El miércoles 23 de agosto, las puertas del salon de St. Serra se abrirán a las 6:00 PM para lanzar el primer año de EDGE como nuestro pro-grama de educación religiosa continua para todos los estudiantes de secundaria (grados 6-8) Venga a unirse a la diversión el 23 con juegos aquaticos, comida, música y adoración! ¿Todavía no se ha registrado? No se preocupe, las inscripciones siguen siendo aceptadas! ¿Eres un adulto que está interesado en formar parte de EDGE Ministerio de Jovenes, Comuníquese con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe al 943-5912 y pida hablar con la Srta. Cas-sandra.

The Office of Faith Formation is looking for those whom feel called to serve as a catechist . Call Miss

Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110

La Oficina de Formación de Fe está buscando a aquellos que se sienten llamados a servir como

catequistas. Llame a la Srta. Cassandra @ 943-5912 ext. 110

Are you a teen? Do you have ques ons about your faith? Or are you just looking for a place to chill, share your faith and make new friends? Life Night FALL KICKOFF is September 10th! Come eat, play games and worship. Bring a friend!

¿Eres un adolescente? ¿Tienes preguntas sobre tu fe? ¿O simplemente buscas un lugar para relajarte, compar r tu fe y hacer nuevos amigos? INICIO Life Night es el 10 de sep embre! Ven a comer, jugar y adorar. ¡Trae un ami-go!

CONFIRMATION FALL SEMESTER

Spaghetti Dinner Fall Service Project is on September 23 from 4-7 PM. Donations of sealed tomato sauce cans/jars and boxed spaghetti pasta are now being accepted. Keep a look out for more details. El Proyecto de Servicio de Otoño de Cena de Spaghetti es el 23 de Septiembre de 4-7 PM. Se aceptan donaciones de latas / jarras de salsa de tomate selladas y pasta de es-paguetis en caja/bolsa. Mantenga una mirada hacia al bo-letín para más detalles.