Our Lady of Perpetual Help

PARISH & SCHOOL

Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten, 1st-8th Grades

661-327-7741 www.olph1.org

Kelli Michaud, Principal kmichaudolph@gmail.com

Weekend Masses:Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm,

5:30pm (Spanish)Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,

10:30am, 12:00 noon, 5:00pm

Daily Masses:Monday: No MassTuesday: 6:00pm (Spanish)Wednesday–Thursday: 7:00amFriday: 7:00am during the summer

(8:15am during the school year)

Confessions: Thursday 5:00pm (until all are heard) or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 5:00pm–6:00pm

Baptisms & Marriages: Please call the office for information.

661-323-3108 • 124 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 • www.olphbakersfield.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–5:00pm

Misas in EspañolSábado (Vigilia): 5:30pm Martes: 6:00pmConfesiones: Jueves 5:00pmBautizos: 2do sábado del mesBodas y Quinceañeras: Favor de llamar a la oficina

JULY 14, 2019 • 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Hector Lopez Pastor (ext 6) frhector@olphbakersfield.org

Veronica Johnson Office & Facility Manager (ext 1) veronica@olphbakersfield.org

Katrina Villegas Director of Religious Formation (ext 2) katrina@olphbakersfield.org

Roseanne Kobilis Adult Religious Education (ext 236) roseanne@olphbakersfield.org

Jimmy Montoya (ext 274) Elementary Religious Education Coord. jimmy@olphbakersfield.org

Liz Cervantes Music Ministry Coordinator (ext 279) liz@olphbakersfield.org

Adela Blanco (ext 280) Wedding and Quinceanera Coordinator adela@olphbakersfield.org

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Jermaine Johnson Daisey Hughes

Chabelo Sanchez Jason Lopez

Velia D. Fivecoat Ruth Espinosa

Ruben Espinosa Ignacio Alvarado Jr.Victor CastanedaCindy C. London

Jimmy Lopez Michael Kelley Amelia Agnes

Bob ReyesYvonne Bonnet

Shirley CodyMaria CasillasJuan RamirezOlin GilbertSally Young

Nicholas RodriguezFelipa Garcia Gary Johnson

Christopher AppletonGuinevere Murphy

Chris PimientaVicente Marti Alberto Garcia

Olivia C. Moronnolte Karen Ornelas

Nathan S. MartinezRaul Rodriguez

Hector VillalobosJohn S. PapasergiaSalvador De'Alba

Guadalupe SanchezMaria E. Romero Manuel Gomez

Glen Van SchaackDean Lara

Linda GuerraLarkie Barnett

Angelito Guzman Rudy & Lupe Plaza

Conrad Chavez

If someone you love is ill, you are welcome to add their name to the prayer list. Visit olphbakersfield.org and click the link for prayer requests, or email office@olphbakersfield.org

Frank RazoManuel Gutierrez

Elaine JamisonMaria C. CrawfordVirginia O. VallesShirley Ornelas

Francisco D. Sanchez June Lemucchi

Concepcion Vasquez de Sanchez

Roberto Geronimo

Prayers for the DeceasedOraciones por los difuntos

Prayers for the Sick in Our ParishOraciones por los enfermos en nuestra parroquia

The Next ChapterYou're invited to "The Next Chapter" for fellowship and lunch. "The Next

Chapter" is a ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for widows and widowers for social and support. All are welcome. We also welcome men and women whose spouses are alive yet find their lives will never be the same, due to illness.

When: July 22nd at 11:30 amPlace: Loma Linda Restaurant

Next meeting is on Saturday, July 20th,

at 8:30am in the hall.All men of the parish are invited.

OLPH Men’s Fellowshiptraining & strengthening the

men of our parish

Director of Religious FormationI’d like to welcome Mrs. Katrina Villegas to the

OLPH Parish and School Team as our parish Director of Religious Formation.

Katrina brings with her many years of experience in faith formation and, most

recently, has served as the Youth and Young Adult Coordinator for the Diocese of Fresno.

We look forward to her enthusiasm and experience and I hope many volunteers will join

her this year in the vital ministry of catechesis. —Fr. Hector Lopez

Announcements & Activities

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ve • Hope • PeaceNew Adult Choir

OLPH Music Ministry is forming an ADULT CHOIR to sing at the 10:30am Mass on the first and third Sundays of each month. Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays at 7:00pm beginning August 8th. All adult parishioners are welcome to join!

New members are always welcome to join the OLPH Children and Youth Choirs. To learn more, please contact our parish music director, Liz Cervantes at 661-323-3108 ext. 279 or liz@olphbakersfield.org.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR ages 7 and up Rehearsals on Wednesdays 6-7pm YOUTH CHOIR ages 13 and up Rehearsals on Wednesdays 7-8pm

New to our parish? Welcome!Please complete this form and place it in the collection basket so we can better serve you. Please call or stop by the church office to share the ways we can help you and your family.

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Mass Intentionsjuly 13 4:00 pm Joe, Olga, & Joey Jr. Yaksitch (Sonja Ducato) 5:30 pm Loretta Hernandez (Rodriguez Family)july 14 7:30 am Brent Robinson (Gay Robinson) 9:00 am Missa Pro Populo 10:30 am Carl Windisch (Wilma McGlew) David Derr (McGlew Family) 12:00 pm Corbin McMurtrey (Jim & Debbie Sakowski) 5:00 pm Frank, Marie, & Frankie Amestoy (Bill & Avon Wonderly)july 15 No Mass.july 16 6:00 pm Holy Souls in Purgatoryjuly 17 7:00 am Jesus & Salomina Perez (Jay & Myrna Buenviaje)july 18 7:00 am Martin & Monica Marzan (Marietta Tan & Family) july 19 7:00 am Barry Townsend (Becky & Joe Frank)july 20 4:00 pm Joseph Ducato (Sonja Ducato & Family) John Siercks (Ruby McMahan & Poa Martini) 5:30 pm Yolanda Blanchardjuly 21 7:30 am Warren Haupt (Haupt Family) 9:00 am Missa Pro Populo 10:30 am Herchell Zimmerman (Carolyn Zimmerman & Family) 12:00 pm Esther Resendez (Resendez Family) 5:00 pm Anthony & June Papasergia (Becky & Joe Frank))

First CollectionsFirst collections help to support the regular parish operating expenses.

Second CollectionsSecond collections support a particular cause. Thank you for your generosity!

JULY 13-14 In Support of our Parish School

JULY 20-21 Peter's Pence (provides the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease)

JULY 27-28 No second collection

Finance CouncilThe purpose of a Parish Finance Council, as outlined in the Code of Canon Law, is to “assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish.” In the monthly meetings, the Finance Council members review all the relevant financial information of the parish and serve as advisors and consultants to Father Hector. We thank the current members for their service:

Paul Dhanens Lorraine TownsendLynne Krausse Ed KobilisMarc Nail Nicole Yaksitch

Thank you for your continued support!

If you would like to join the Parish and receive envelopes, please go to our website to register or call the parish office: (661)323-3108.

Give online at olphbakersfield.org

Text Offertory Donations to 661-641-4689 with the amount you would like to contribute. Example: $25. Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Once registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email.

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Piece: The Good Samaritan, 1890Artist: Vincent van GoghLocation: Kröller-Müller Museum, the Netherlands

July 14, 2019

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)Dt 30:10–14Col 1:15–20Lk 10:25–37

[A Samaritan] approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them.

Luke 10:34

For ReflectionHow do I help those in need at home, at work, in society?

Do I see myself as merely entrusted with God’s gifts of my time, talents, and treasure?

“And Who Is My Neighbor?”

This question from Luke 10:29 posed to Jesus prompts one of the most famous stories ever told. A neighbor is one I love as myself. A priest walked by the beaten and abused man. Even though he was someone dedicated to God and his worship, the priest didn’t have time to become his neighbor. Perhaps he didn’t want to risk ritual impurity by dealing with the bloodied body of an unknown man. Whatever his reasons, he felt he had more important commitments than helping the poor.

A Levite, a member of the tribe in charge of the temple, wasn’t his neighbor, either. He also found reasons to justify leaving this man to bleed to death along the road. Perhaps he thought someone else would stop and help. It’s easy to abdicate our responsibility.

Then a Samaritan, one disdained by the Jews, happened by. He stopped to help, lifted him up, carried him to safety, and paid from his own pocket for future care; he became totally involved. In an obvious sense, Jesus is telling us to be good Samaritans—that is, to be compassionate and generous to neighbors in need—not just people like us, but to aliens and strangers.

But on another level, perhaps we represent the wounded person by the roadside, in need of healing and restoration from sin. Like the Samaritan, Jesus was scorned by many. But it is Christ himself who wants to pick us up, bind our wounds, and pay for our care. And he pays this debt, of course, on the cross. Are we willing to admit that we need healing from a “Samaritan” like Jesus? —Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

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A Word from Pope FrancisYou must become a Samaritan. And then also become like the innkeeper at the end of the parable to whom the Samaritan entrusts the person who is suffering. Who is this innkeeper? It is the Church, the Christian community, people of compassion

and solidarity, social organizations. It is us, it is you. —World Meeting of Popular Movements, February 10, 2017

CalendarMondayJULY 15

St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor

of the ChurchEx 1:8–14, 22

Mt 10:34—11:1

TuesdayJULY 16Weekday

Ex 2:1–15aMt 11:20–24

WednesdayJULY 17Weekday

Ex 3:1–6, 9–12Mt 11:25–27

ThursdayJULY 18Weekday

Ex 3:13–20Mt 11:28–30

FridayJULY 19Weekday

Ex 11:10—12:14Mt 12:1–8

SaturdayJULY 20Weekday

Ex 12:37–42Mt 12:14–21

SundayJULY 21

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gn 18:1–10aCol 1:24–28Lk 10:38–42

Scripture readings refer to the vessel holding the Precious Blood as a cup; the liturgy calls it a chalice. Why the change in the liturgy that now conflicts with Scripture?

Translating The Roman Missal follows principles of Liturgiam Authenticam, a Vatican document requiring literal translations of the original languages to clearly and universally express the Church’s faith.

Our liturgy uses languages differently in the prayers and Scripture readings. Latin is the source of most prayers in The Missal.

Greek is the source of the New Testament used in the liturgy.

The Missal uses the Latin word calix for the vessel Jesus offers with his Precious Blood. Translators use the word chalice, meaning “a cup, goblet, or drinking vessel.”

The Gospel and Pauline Eucharist accounts use the Greek word poterion for the vessel Jesus uses—literally, a cup. It

is confusing; the priest consecrates the chalice and we proclaim the death of Christ

“when we eat this bread and drink this cup.”The Church’s desire to communicate faithful

translations of languages gives us different words for the same thing. Pastors can use this as a teaching

moment so that people are not confused but affirmed in their faith. Whatever we call it, a cup or chalice, it contains the greatest gift of unity we have, the Blood of Christ.

—Fr. John K. Schmidt, CSsR Sundaybulletin@Liguori.org

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A Word From Pope FrancisMay the Christian communities be sustained by the intercession and example of our many martyrs and saints who bore courageous witness to Christ and have themselves attained full unity. So what are we waiting for?....As his disciples, we are called to testify everywhere, with Christian fortitude, to his humble love.

—Address to commission for theological dialogue, January 27, 2017

Calendar

Monday MAY 6

Easter Weekday Acts 6:8–15Jn 6:22–29

Tuesday MAY 7

Easter WeekdayActs 7:51—8:1a

Jn 6:30–35

Wednesday MAY 8

Easter WeekdayActs 8:1b–8Jn 6:35–40

ThursdayMAY 9

Easter WeekdayActs 8:26–40

Jn 6:44–51

FridayMAY 10

Easter WeekdayActs 9:1–20Jn 6:52–59

SaturdayMAY 11

Easter WeekdayActs 9:31–42Jn 6:60–69

Sunday MAY 12

Fourth Sunday of EasterActs 13:14, 43–52

Rev 7:9, 14b–17Jn 10:27–30

How is the martyrdom of the recently canonized St. Óscar Romero different from most?

In 1980, Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador was gunned down by a right-wing assassin while celebrating Mass. Many believe he died defending the poor and for denouncing persecution by the repressive, military-controlled regime.

Traditionally, sainthood was reserved for martyrs slain in odium dei—in hatred and persecution of the faith. People were given a choice of renouncing their faith, thus saving their lives, or holding onto their faith and dying.

Romero’s death was different. We understand his martyrdom through the lens of triplex munus, meaning Jesus ful lled his role of Messiah by serving as prophet, king, and priest in a hostile environment.

As prophet, Romero denounced oppression by the powerful. He became the voice of the voiceless. He called to conversion those responsible for social evils. Romero’s martyrdom was also due to his loving service as king—a good shepherd or pastor of his ock, who came not to be served but to serve and give his life as ransom for many.

Finally, his martyrdom while celebrating Mass was the ultimate expression of priesthood. Romero offered the Body and Blood of the risen Christ at the altar, but also his own body and blood in memory of he who died on the cross. Following Christ’s example, he sacri ced his own life.

Óscar Romero lived fully as Christ’s follower, suffering death to ful ll his own mission as prophet, king, and priest. He walked the way of Jesus, the way of the cross, while embracing his own cross.

Fr. Amado L. Picardal, CSsR, SThDSundaybulletin@Liguori.org

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© 2019 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish was granted on March 4, 2019, by Most Reverend Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confra-ternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521, or visit Liguori.org.

A Word from Pope FrancisYou must become a Samaritan. And then also become like the innkeeper at the end of the parable to whom the Samaritan entrusts the person who is suffering. Who is this innkeeper? It is the Church, the Christian community, people of compassion

and solidarity, social organizations. It is us, it is you. —World Meeting of Popular Movements, February 10, 2017

CalendarMonday

JULY 15St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor

of the ChurchEx 1:8–14, 22Mt 10:34—11:1

TuesdayJULY 16WeekdayEx 2:1–15aMt 11:20–24

WednesdayJULY 17Weekday

Ex 3:1–6, 9–12Mt 11:25–27

ThursdayJULY 18Weekday

Ex 3:13–20Mt 11:28–30

FridayJULY 19Weekday

Ex 11:10—12:14Mt 12:1–8

SaturdayJULY 20Weekday

Ex 12:37–42Mt 12:14–21

SundayJULY 21

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gn 18:1–10aCol 1:24–28Lk 10:38–42

Scripture readings refer to the vessel holding the Precious Blood as a cup; the liturgy calls it a chalice. Why the change in the liturgy that now conflicts with Scripture?

Translating The Roman Missal follows principles of Liturgiam Authenticam, a Vatican document requiring literal translations of the original languages to clearly and universally express the Church’s faith.

Our liturgy uses languages differently in the prayers and Scripture readings. Latin is the source of most prayers in The Missal.

Greek is the source of the New Testament used in the liturgy.

The Missal uses the Latin word calix for the vessel Jesus offers with his Precious

Blood. Translators use the word chalice, meaning “a cup, goblet, or drinking vessel.”

The Gospel and Pauline Eucharist accounts use the Greek word poterion for the vessel Jesus uses—literally, a cup. It is confusing; the priest consecrates the

chalice and we proclaim the death of Christ “when we eat this bread and drink this cup.”The Church’s desire to communicate faithful

translations of languages gives us different words for the same thing. Pastors can use this as a teaching

moment so that people are not confused but affirmed in their faith. Whatever we call it, a cup or chalice, it contains the greatest gift of unity we have, the Blood of Christ.

—Fr. John K. Schmidt, CSsR Sundaybulletin@Liguori.org

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What is Catholic education?

Excerpts from The Holy See's Teaching on Catholic Schools:

The Church sees education as a process that, in light of man's transcendent destiny, forms the whole child and seeks to fix his or her eyes on heaven.1

Education is not a commodity, even if Catholic schools equip their graduates with enviable skills. Rather, "the Catholic school sets out to be a school for the human person and of human persons."²

In a Catholic school, everyone should be aware of the living presence of Jesus the "Master" who, today as always, is with us in our journey through life as the one genuine "Teacher," the perfect Man in whom all human values find their fullest perfection.³

Mission Statement of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School:

To build the Mystical Body of Jesus by preparing students and families spiritually, morally, and academically to love, serve, and grow as members of God’s family

1) The Catholic School, 292) The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium, 9; cf. Lay Catholics in Schools, 183) The Catholic School, 35

Our Lady of Perpetual Help CatholiC SChool

Stone Soup Day with Kindergarten and 8th Grade

OLPH Champions Academic DecathlonOlympics Day 2019

Feast of St. Juan Diego with Kindergarten