Church Address: 923 S. LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

MASS SCHEDULES Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5 PM (Vigil) Weekday: 9 AM (Monday-Friday) Wednesday: 6:30 PMHoly Day : 9 AM, 7 PM, 5:30 PM (Vigil) First Friday Adora on: 9:30 AM-1 PM

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM Address: 926 S. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Telephone: (323) 930-5976 Fax: (323) 297-7677 parish@cathedralchapel.org www.cathedralchapel.org

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL Elementary School, Grades K-8th 755 S. Cochran Ave., L.A. CA 90036 T: (323) 938-9976; F: (323) 938-9930 www.cathedralchapelschool.org Tina Kipp, Principal

ADMINISTRATION Fr. Truc Q. Nguyen, Pastor (ext. 223) Nancy G. Sheehan, Business Manager (ext. 224) Sister Anna Tom, Rel. Ed. Director (ext. 234) Mayela Albarran, Office Assistant (ext. 235) Maria Lim, Office Support (ext. 221)

In Residence: Most Rev. Bishop Edward Wm. Clark

Our Mission: United in Christ through Baptism, our parish is a Catholic community of

diverse cultures and experiences. Through worship, service and education, we share the word

and celebrate the Sacraments. We welcome and embrace all to join us in the

praise & service of God.

JANUARY 29, 2017 | 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

Catholic Schools Are Thriving: Catholic schools offer academic excellence and faith-filled education for students nationwide. National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently outperform schools in both the public and private sectors. While some Catholic schools are challenged by declining enrollments and school closures, the good news is that there is a strong demand and enthusiasm for Catholic schools. Nearly thirty percent of Catholic schools have waiting lists for admission and new schools are opening across the country. This infographic shares facts and figures about the ongoing excellence and promise of growth represented in our country's Catholic schools.

~ © ncea.org; More information at https://www.ncea.org/NCEA/Proclaim/ Catholic_Schools_Week/School_ Choice_Week.aspx

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK A COMMUNITY OF FAITH, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE

SUNDAY, January 29: 4th Sun. Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week 8:00 †Manuel Agner 10:00 For Cathedral Chapel School Students and Faculty Staff 12:00 †Eliseo Aguas 11:00 Confirmation Class 1:00pm Confession

MONDAY, January 30 9:00 †Marsha Freitag

TUESDAY, January 31: St. John Bosco 9:00 Thanksgiving Mass from Alexander Nazar 6:30p PLC Meeting

WEDNESDAY, February 1 9:00 †Mario Mendez; †Mario Palencia; †Norma Haag 3:45p First Communion Classes 6:30p OLPH Novena

THURSDAY, February 2: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day 9:00 For the Living & Deceased Members of the Lathrop Family 7:00p Finance Council Meeting

FRIDAY, February 3: St. Blaise, St. Ansgar; Blessing of Throats; First Friday 9:00 †Alfredo Arradaza 9:30- Adoration/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (‘till1p)

SATURDAY, February 4 8:30 †Christian Villegas 5:00p †Sylveria Ebreo

WEEK OF JAN. 29 – Feb. 4, 2017 SAINTS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES, MASS

INTENTIONS AND PARISH EVENTS

Confession: *1:00 - 1:30pm, Sunday *Confession schedule is subject to change without notice. Thank you. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of month Matrimony: Six months’ notice required in advanced for marriage preparation. Appointments are available for private Confession, Baptism, Funeral, Quinceañera. Please call to schedule your event. First Communion: 3:45pm, Wednesday Confirmation: 11:00am, Sunday RCIA: 7:00pm, Monday

SACRAMENTS

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 16-26, 2017

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Trip of A Lifetime Starting at $3500

Based on Double Occupancy Air & Deluxe Land Package

Join us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land as we explore the cradle of Christianity and follow the Footsteps of Jesus. We will visit the birth place of Jesus and other sites associated with His life,

death and resurrection. Our spiritual guide for this pilgrimage is Fr. Truc Nguyen.

Day 1: Depart Los Angeles for the Holy Land Day 2: Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Meet and assist with the local guide who will escort us to our hotel in Tel Aviv for Dinner and overnight Day 3: Tel Aviv, Free Time to explore the white city of Tel Aviv. Day 4: Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Stella Maris, Carmelites, Cana, Nazareth. Day 5: Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of the Beatitudes, Primacy of St Peter Day 6: Mt Tabor, Jericho, Baptismal Site Day 7: Church of Visitation, Ein Karem, Shepherd’s Fields, Bethlehem Day 8: Palm Sunday Route, Mount Zion Day 9 : Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulcher, Walling Wall Day 10 : Masada, Dead Sea, Qumran, Bethany Day 11: Departure for Los Angeles

Program is subject to change.

11 Days air and deluxe land package to include daily breakfast and dinners, guided tours and entrances to all sites, starting at $3500 based on double occupancy.

Seats are limited so call today to reserve your spot.

FOR MORE INFORMATION : GIGI INIGO (714) 200-7498 GIGI@STYLEYOURTRIP.COM

WORSHIP, LITURGY & FAITH

THE CHOSEN REMNANT

Zephaniah is one of the least-known of the Old Testament prophets. He speaks in today's first reading of impending judgment. But the Lord will leave a "remnant" in Israel. This image of a remnant, or remainder, was to become vital to both Judaism and Christianity.

Paul's letter to Corinth makes obvious his deep concern for the Christians there. They are too self-confident, he says, too sure of themselves. He admonishes them to remember that Christ has given them all they have. Today's Gospel comprises the opening of Jesus' "Great Sermon." As God gave Moses the law on Sinai, so now Jesus gathers his disciples on a hillside to teach them the new law. Each of these Beatitudes contrasts the humiliation of the present with the glory of the future: poverty vs. the riches of God's kingdom, hunger for holiness vs. fulfillment in the Spirit, persecution vs. the reign of God. Jesus is here speaking to God's chosen "remnant."

QUESTIONS OF POWER

All of today’s readings, especially the Gospel passage from Matthew, claim that God honors the poor and the lowly, and promise God’s blessing in the Kingdom proclaimed by Jesus. Many of those who encountered Jesus, and later Paul, thought that this talk of the meek inheriting the earth was a lot of foolishness. Isn’t it obvious that the “powerful,” those with military, economic, and social power, are running things?

Paul seems to say that we must first understand the nature and purpose of power. Because of Christ, the power derived from self-serving human structures will fade sooner or later. Lasting power comes only from God; power that provides care for others and heals divisions between us. Worldly power is of real value, but is to be exercised responsibly, in service only to God’s purposes. This is the kind of power that in the end really matters.

The meek and the pure of heart seem to understand this most clearly. Because they are free of the burden of protecting their own power, they may more fully reveal the truth of God’s power.

Today’s Readings: Zeph 2:3; 3:12–13; Ps 146:6–10; 1 Cor 1:26–31; Mt 5:1–12a Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TEAM

May those who are in need of our prayers, place their trust and faith in the comforting presence of the Lord.

Please pray for our parishioners:

Florentina Paez, Marie Benedicto, Ron Valmont, Rodolfo Buenaventura, Valerie Purchas, Joyce Stapler, Mayela Albarran

Please pray for our RCIA Candidates and Catechumens

Felipe Leon, Hilda Godoy Sanchez, Kirk Sanchez, Sandy Y. Barcelo, Jose Hernandez (RE), Kacey Kim (CCS)

All are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Oscar Solis’ years of service to the people of the Archdiocese of

Los Angeles!

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, 7:00 p.m Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Please keep Bishop Solis in your prayers during this time of transition.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Archdiocese of LA Office for Worship invites all parish staff and volunteers to attend a Hospitality Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to encourage an appreciation of parish hospitality as an important ministry of the church so that people may feel more welcomed to the church.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 | St. Bernadette Church, L.A. 10:00am to 12:00nn | Speaker: Brett C. Hoover Ph.D.

Registration: $10 | Optional Lunch: $10

Register online at: http://store.la-archdiocese.org/ parishes-as-places-of-hospitality-los-angeles

With listening, a guest is welcomed as “a person, with his history, his heart rich in sentiments and thoughts, so that

he might feel truly that he is among family.” ~ Pope Francis

PARISH CALENDAR Looking ahead

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Safeguard the Children—Did You Know? Pay attention to and address risky behavior. It is possible for children to abuse other children, and that when it happens, the effects can be devastating for the child who has been abused. As caregivers, make sure to notice any young people who are exhibiting behaviors that are troublesome or inappropriate. Be there to step in when high-risk behavior is present. Support the youth, and give him/her the opportunity to get professional help, to go to counseling with a therapist that is trained in this issue, and to talk with you about the challenges they are facing so that together you can find solutions. For a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Turning Our Attention to Teen and Youth Offenders,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

YOUR PARISH SUPPORT: JAN. 21-22, 2017 Envelope: $3318| Building Fund: $485

Thank you for your generosity! God bless you all!

WORLD MARRIAGE SUNDAY, February 12

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Sat., February 11, 12:30PM OLA Cathedral

VALENTINE’S DAY Tuesday, February 14

9AM, 1st Gr School Mass

LA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS, February 24-26 Anaheim Conven on Center

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

NOVENA & MASS : Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

934 S. DETROIT Church Property The upper unit of our church duplex is now vacant!

This unit was recently renovated: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious dining and living (with balcony)

rooms, kitchen equipped with washer/dryer machines, dishwasher & oven, central heating and air conditioning, 2-car garage/storage, large patio.

Call the parish office for details or Gary Herman at 213-747-6531. Shown by appointment only.

FOR RENT

TOGETHER IN MISSION: As of Dec. 31, 2016

Parish Goal: $24,500 | Amount Pledged: $19,672 Amount Paid: $19,177

Difference (under goal): $5,323

2017 Appeal Schedule Announcement Weekend: Feb. 4-5 Commitment Weekend: Feb. 11-12

CONFIRMATION GROUP

Fundraising: FEB. 5, 2017 Make a pledge now!

Please support the youth in our parish by making a pledge. Funds raised from this Jog-A-Thon will help

the group’s annual retreat expenses in Big Bear scheduled in April 2017. Thank you!

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 29 – February 3, 2017

Cathedral Chapel School: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service

Sunday, January 29, 2017: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service In Our Parish

10:00 AM: Mass at Cathedral Chapel Church. All School Families are invited to attend this Mass.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Open House at Cathedral Chapel School, Registration begins today!

Coffee and Donuts will be available. The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the School Auditorium

Monday, January 30, 2017: Community Appreciation Day!

Community Service Project: Collect canned food items for Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood

Community Service Project: Each grade level will choose an organization/place/group.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017: Student Appreciation Day! Free Dress, No Homework, and an Ice Cream Treat

Wednesday, February 1, 2017: National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools Morning Assembly: Ask Alums to share why they appreciate their Catholic Education.

Thursday, February 2, 2017: Celebrating Catholic Education With Our Parents

8:00 AM - 12 NOON: Open House at Cathedral Chapel School You are invited to come and see the students in action at CCS!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the School Auditorium

Parent/Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with the students. Please bring your own lunch if you plan to eat with your child today!

12:00 - 12:30 PM: Parents and/or Grandparents may join students in Gr. K - 4 for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 PM: Parents and/or Grandparents may join students in Gr. 5 - 8 for lunch

Friday, February 3, 2017: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day! Student Council will provide lunch. Student Council, faculty and staff will eat together. Teachers will ask 2 – 3 parents to supervise their class during the lunch period.