REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK AND RECOVERING OF OUR COMMUNITY especially
Louis Baga, Carl Sundberg, Dylan Macauly, Benjamin Faurot, Dee Gillepsie, Julie Goossen, Josephine Ruscigno, Jane Faurot, Gloria Pedraza, Marie O’Donovan, Blake Cline, Ophelia Hernandez, Catherine Lizzo, John O’Toole, Margaret Tarin Hensley, Olga D’Este, Catherine Street, Faye Schafuss, Ernest Dewsnap, Clarita Hernandez, Alicia Gomez, Susan Dalgleish, Melissa Manning Wilmot, Marilyn Bardwil, Floyd Romeck, Theresia Hubel, Rocco Carter, Peter Thompson,
Calleigh Stone, Monica A. Faraldo, Steve Mccahulk, Sam Sosna, Rocco Wren, Emma Ramirez, Cynthia Kotzman,
Lucy Fleming McGrath, Sr. Greta Stewart, Teresa Pina-Jiminez, Jennifer Robin, Eileen Breeden.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Rosemary Flynn

MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY- AUGUST 14
8:30 AM -In Memory of Joe Bardwil
5:00 PM -In Memory of Lucille C. Gaudioso
SUNDAY- AUGUST 15
8:00 AM -In Memory of Virginia Pace
10:00 AM -In Memory of Barbara Archey
12:00 PM -In Memory of Rose Cimorell
5:00 PM -In Memory of Eugenee Ward
MONDAY- AUGUST 16
8:30 AM -In Memory of Joe Bardwil
TUESDAY- AUGUST 17
8:30 AM -In Memory of Matthew Alex Klucik
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18
8:30 AM -In Memory of Joe Bardwil
THURSDAY- AUGUST 19
8:30 AM -In Memory of Roberto Reyes
FRIDAY- AUGUST 20
8:30 AM -Anniversary Mass for deceased souls of
San Fernando Mission Mortuary
SATURDAY- AUGUST 21
8:30 AM -In Memory of Eda Almiron
5:00 PM -In Memory of Eloisa Olivarez

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS (8/22)
First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21).
Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News (Psalm 117).
Second Reading — Be strong and endure your trials as the “discipline” of a loving God, for it will result in the peaceful fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13).
Gospel — People from east and west, north and south, recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30).

PASTOR’S NOTES
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
To make it possible for God’s holy people to receive Holy Communion at Mass with the Sacred Host and Precious Blood, we need a number of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. You may be thinking of serving God’s holy people by helping to distribute Holy Communion at Mass. Here is some information to assist you.
The ordinary minister of Holy Communion is a bishop, priest or deacon. Other members of the faithful may be commissioned as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion as needed.
Extraordinary ministers may distribute Holy Communion at Mass when there are insufficient numbers of ordained ministers to ensure a timely and reverent distribution of Communion. Outside of Mass some extraordinary ministers may assist priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins.
Extraordinary ministers must be Catholics whose qualities of Christian life, faith and morals recommend them. They follow the formula for all ministries in the Church, they must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, be sixteen years of age or older and participate regularly in Sunday Mass.
If you meet these, please call the Parish Center at 818-784-0105 and leave your name and phone number and a message saying you wish to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

East Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
The East Valley MPC is the first multipurpose senior center in the San Fernando Valley. The East Valley MPC delivers hot lunches, shops for groceries, vacuums, dusts, does dishes and laundry, makes beds, takes out garbage, bathes and dresses our cherished at-risk elders.
The East Valley MPC is located at 5000 Colfax Ave, North Hollywood CA 91601, 818-766-5165. Visit its website at www.vic-la.org.

St. Andrew’s Abbey Ceramics
St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo announces its newly reduced prices. Saints now only $24.00 and Angels now only $11.00. Visit St. Andrew’s Abbey online store to view more new prices at www.saintsandangels.org. Your purchase contributes to the ongoing good works of the monks of Valyermo.

“An Evening with Father Greg Boyle”
The founder of Homeboy Industries shares his experiences and welcomes us into his world of providing jobs and support to homies who want to leave the gang culture. Father Greg will sign copies of his new book Tattoos on the Heart. Fr. Greg will be at St. Bernardine of Siena Parish Center on Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 pm. St. Bernardine’s is at 24410 Calvert St., Woodland Hills 91367, at the corner of Calvert and Valley Circle, two blocks south of Victory, 818-888-8200.

Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
Save the Date!
Event: ACCW Cathedral Mass honoring Cardinal Roger Mahony
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Time: Mass at 10:00 am with Luncheon immediately following at the Cathedral Conference Center.
Save the Date for the 2010

Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Join Catholics from across the Southland for a morning of celebration of faith and prayer at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 am. Holy Mass will be offered at 7:00 am. Breakfast and Program featuring Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be at 7:45 am. Suggested donation is $30.00 per person; $250.00 for a table of 10. Tickets go on sale July 1st. To register and pay via credit card or check please go to www.catholicpb.com.

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD...
All are welcome to join the SFDS Meditation Prayer Group. We meet every Wednesday at 7:30 pm for one hour in the church. The group follows the teachings of Fr. John Main, a Benedictine Monk, who uses a combination of silence, stillness and prayer. Those who are drawn to silent meditation as a way of experiencing the divine presence in their lives are encouraged to attend. “God is not only out there but also within.”
To learn more about the group’s practice, go online to
The World Community of Christian Meditation at www.wccm.org.

SFDS ADULT CLUB 2009 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Luncheon Meetings: - Every 3rd Monday-1:00pm in Auditorium (no meetings in July & August): Speaker or entertainment, 50/50 & Bingo. Call Maurine Backus at 818-784-0605 or Renee O’Malley at (818) 986-6369 for lunch reservations, by the 2nd Monday of the month.
Club Membership: Join the SFDS Adult Club and its many year-long activities and projects for only $15. Call Cora Kinsella for membership at (818) 990-5196. All Seniors 85 and over are Honorary Lifelong Members with no dues.

Board Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Executive Committee Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month in Parish Center at 1:30 pm.
Free Beach Parking at County Beaches for 62+: obtain your parking passes (M-F) by sending a copy of your driver’s license and car registration to Department of Beaches and Harbors, 13837 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 or call (310) 305-9503.

KNIGHTS NEWS
LOAVES & FISHES- an Archdiocesan supported program for the poor in our community: The SFDS Knights coordinates with the School and Church a monthly canned food and clothing drive on the 1st weekend of the month (leave your donation at the back of the church). Loaves & Fishes serves all the people of the SFDS & surrounding communities in need of food & clothing. Save your non-perishable food and clothing for the Loaves & Fishes Program. Current community needs have greatly increased the need for food and clothing for our poor. Thanks to all the SFDS Families who bring food and clothing to the collection. It keeps the doors at Loaves & Fishes where all SFDS Families are referred for assistance. Contact Keith Ward for more details at (818) 257-9330.

DID YOU KNOW?
Report inappropriate or illegal content on the Internet
One of the main reasons that children do not report the inappropriate content they find online is fear of punishment from parents. If you let them know that it is not their fault if they come across an inappropriate site, they will be more willing to come to you when it happens. If your children ever show you a site that contains illegal behavior, such as pornographic images of children, contact your Internet Service Provider and the CyberTipline at: www.cybertipline.com.
For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Wednesday 8/18
7:30pm-Meditation Prayer group.
Thursday 8/19
9:00am-Bible Study. Parish Center.

SFDS RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
September 22 - October 31, 2010
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that began in the Fall of 2007 and has grown into a national and international movement that has generated measurable lifesaving results.
This fall, the San Fernando Valley will join with other cities,
states, and countries, praying and fasting to end abortion in
the largest simultaneous pro-life mobilization in history!40-Day peaceful vigils will be held outside the local abortion facilities: More information will be forth-coming.
SFDS RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE is a parish group
open to all individuals interested in the Sanctity of Life. The
next meeting will held September 9, 2010 in the Parish Center. If you are interested in joining this group, call Adeline Coronado at (818) 761-3009 Tom O’Malley at (818) 986-6369.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHURCH
Week of 8/5-8/11 Collection.
Collection $12,741.00
Parish Pay $ 1,876.00
Total $14,617.00
Thank you for your contributions.

LA Greek Fest “Celebrating a Taste of Greece”
Friday, September 10th from 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday September 11th from 1 pm to 11 pm and Sunday, September 12th from 12 noon to 10 pm.
Authentic Greek Food, Best Greek Pastries, Live Greek Music, Traditional Greek Folk Dancing, Agora Marketplace and Children’s Arcade. At St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 1324 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles 90006. 323-737-2424. Between Pico and Venice.

Southern California Renewal Communities Convention
Join thousands of Catholics at the 39th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention “Stand Firm in the Faith” to take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center! Come and be blessed at this spiritually uplifting event for the entire family!
Over 45 Catholic speakers, including: Bishop Alex Salazar, Bishop Dominic Luong, Mother Regina Marie Gorman, OCD, Fr. Michael Manning, SVD, Sr. Linda Koontz, SMJM, Fr. Mike Barry, SSCC, Claire Yzaguirre, MFT, Fr. Paul Griesgraber, Fr. Pat Crowley, SSCC, Fr. Jim Nisbet and many more!
- FREE John Michael Talbot Concert on Sat., Sept. 4, 3:30pm in the Arena!
- Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR will be performing and speaking throughout the weekend!
- Young Adult Conference with Saturday Social!
- Teen Conference & Sat. Night Concert with Jacob & Matthew, Fr. Stan Fortuna & Ike Ndolo Band
- Children’s Program!
- Vietnamese Conference!
- Dynamic Daily Liturgies with a special Sat. Night Mass & Healing Service! Online Registration Available now: www.scrc.org . For more info, please contact SCRC (818) 771-1361 at spirit@scrc.org or visit www.scrc.org.

 

IS THIS MOVIE SUITABLE FOR MY CHILDREN?
Reviews and ratings of an extensive list of movies, both current and archived is available at www.usccb.org/movies/. This service is provided by the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Office of Film and Broadcasting.

SFDS FIELD BEING RESEEDED
The School field is being reseeded. Please note that it will NOT be available for parking until October 2010.

SFDS HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Registration for the 2010-2011 SFDS Confirmation Program will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, from 9am to 12:00pm in the SFDS school auditorium. Registration is required for both new students as well as continuing students.
This 2-year program consists of three six-week semesters for 10th grade students and two eight week semesters for 9th grade students. The program is open to students entering the 9th and 10th grades. The program runs from September through March. Classes are held at SFDS School, Sunday mornings from 8:45am to 9:50am. The first class of the 2010-2011year will be Sunday, September 26. The cost of the program is $75.00 per year per student and is payable at registration. First year students must also bring a copy of their baptismal and 1st communion certificate to registration.

SFDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Support the SFDS Scholarship Fund. Simply register your Ralphs, Vons, Macys and Albertsons loyalty cards to SFDS and earn money while you shop. It is as simple as that. Last year we earned over $2100 for the scholarship fund. If you need more information call Lisa Sanders at the Parish Center or email the scrip office at mrebbe@stfrancisds.org. Remember, you must register your cards EVERY year to continue earning money for SFDS.

Archdiocesan Celebration of Cultures
“Unity and Diversity – One Lord of All”
Our archdiocesan Office of Ethnic Ministry is sponsoring this event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 beginning at 10:00 with Mass at the cathedral. The Festival of Cultures will immediately follow the Mass to be held at a venue to be announced later. This celebration of cultures highlights and celebrates cultural diversity as an important component of our present society and our Church. This time also recognizes the unique gifts our diverse communities bring that enrich our Local Church of Los Angeles and fosters a spirit of hospitality so that, diverse as we are, we may learn to live in harmony as God’s family.

 

 

Louisville High School’s 50th Jubilee Celebration
In September, 1960, the old Manzanita Ranch with its wooded canyons, green fields and white painted horse corrals became the site for Louisville High School. Ninety-one young women and five teachers formed the nucleus of what is today a fine Catholic college preparatory high school.
The Jubilee Opening Weekend opens on Saturday, September 25th where the Class of 1964 will be honored at Mass at 10:30 am at St. Mel in Woodland Hills. Following the Mass will be a luncheon on the Louisville campus. Invitations will be mailed later this summer.
On Sunday, September 26th, Louisville will present two performances of “At Dawning of Life.” This live drama depicts the journey that the Sisters of St. Louis made from Ireland to the United States in 1949 and the vision of Sister Mary Ronan McDonnell, Louisville’s first principal, the creation of an all-girls Catholic high school in the San Fernando Valley.

PARISH PAY
In these tough economic times it might be easier to have your church contributions taken weekly or monthly from your checking account or credit card. If you set up a predetermined amount you can easily budget expenses. Parish Pay is an easy and convenient service provided to our parishioners. You simply go on line and they will automatically deduct your church contributions at whatever schedule and amount you determine. It only takes a few moments to go to their secure website and make arrangements. Simply go to www.saintfrancisdesaleschurch.com and click on contribute and then Parish Pay.

MEDJUGORJE PEACE CONFERENCE
Dates: October 22-23-24, 2010
Where: Bren Events Center, UCI Campus, Irvine, California. For more information please call 714-572-9779.

CRE REGISTRATION
Registration is Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Auditorium. First class will be September 19th.
CRE is a Catholic Religious Education program designed for children in grades 1-8 who do not attend a Catholic school. Grades 1 & 2 prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Grades 3-8 continue building a Catholic foundation in preparation for Confirmation.
The registration fee is $50 for all grades except 2nd. The fee for 2nd grade is $85. Fees cover the cost of supplies, primarily the books used in class. Classes take place Sundays from 9-9:55 a.m. A class schedule will be given at registration. All children entering SFDS CRE for the first time must provide a copy of their Baptismal certificate at the time of registration. If you have not provided a Baptismal certificate in the past, you will be asked to present one this year. Questions...call Jack Lathuras at 782-7846.

THE DESTINY OF ALL MORTAL FLESH
The celebration of today’s feast on a Sunday is unusual on our Roman Catholic calendar. Our observance of the Lord’s Day is held in such high esteem that few other feasts replace it. Occasionally there is a feast—usually of one of the saints—in which the saving power of God in Christ is so uniquely focused that the Roman rite deems it worthy of celebration on the Lord’s Day. Today is such a feast. Yet some are surprised at the brevity of the dogma in its entirety: “We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The Roman Catholic Church never defined any specifics or particulars about the event itself. It is not in the scriptures. There are no verifiable eyewitness accounts. At its core, the dogma reveals in Mary the destiny of all mortal flesh, and reinforces our creedal belief in resurrection of the body. This feast strengthens our faith, defined last week in Hebrews as the realization of things hoped for. We find, in Mary, that realization of what we all hope for, what Paul today affirms: “In Christ shall all be brought to life” (1 Corinthians 15:22).
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Join the St. Francis de Sales Swim Team!
It’s not too late to be a part of the SFDS Swim Team! Summer Practice is going on now through the end of August on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Notre Dame High School Swimming Pool. The season begins in September at the San Fernando Regional Pool. Open to all SFDS Students and Parishioners ages 4-14. Must be able to swim the length of a 25 yd. pool without stopping or holding sides of pool. If you are interested in trying out for the team, please contact Team Managers, Jack & Marci Moran at jacknmarci@sfdsswimteam.org or call Marci at (818) 378-5032. Be a bulldog swimmer!

Day Conference with Dr. Regis Martin
Dr. Regis Martin, a professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, is leading a day conference entitled “A World Awash in Wonder: Seeing Grace Amid the Grime and the Grit of Everyday Life” on Friday, August 20, 2010 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration is $35.00, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. The conference will be held at the St. Joseph Campus, 507 N. Granada Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801. For more information or to RSVP, please contact (626) 289-1353 ext. 302.

September 2010 Fingerprint Schedule
Friday, September 3rd at St. Francis Xavier in Burbank from 12 noon – 3:40 pm & 5:20 – 7:20 pm. Call 818-504-4411 for appointment.
Wednesday, September 8th at Our Lady of Lourdes in Northridge from 12 noon – 3:40 pm & 5:20 – 7:20 pm. Call 818-349-1500 for appointment.
Rosemary Flynn