HOLY INNOCENTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Long Beach, California March 7, 2010

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
www.holyinnocentslongbeach.blogspot.com

Established December 12, 1923 425 East 20th Street

Father G. Peter Irving III, Pastor Long Beach, CA 90806
Father Raphael Davis, O. Praem., 562.591.6924
Parochial Vicar HOLYINNOCENTS@gmail.com

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

HOLY MASS / SANTA MISA Every Friday following the 6:30pm
ENGLISH Mass, the Stations of the Cross are
Saturday: 8 a.m. (Church) solemnly prayed in our parish church.
Join us in this traditional and moving
5 p.m. (School Hall)
Lenten devotion.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. (Church)
HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH SCHOOL
10 a.m. (School Hall) Sister Madeleine, O.C.D., Principal
5 p.m. (Church) 2500 Pacific Avenue ~ Long Beach, CA 90806
562.424.1018
Daily: 6:55 a.m. (Church) Monday through Friday
ESPAÑOL PRAYER FOR NEW ARCHBISHOP
Domingo: 7 a.m. (Templo)
11:30 a.m. (Templo)
L ord God, you are our eternal shepherd and guide. In
your mercy, grant to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles a
shepherd who will walk in your ways and whose watchful
care will bring us your blessing.
1 p.m. (Templo)
In your love for us, give us the joy of receiving a shepherd
7 p.m. (Templo) who will be an example of goodness to your people and
who will fill our hearts and minds with the truth of the Gos-
Diario: 6:30 p.m. (Templo) Lunes a Viernes pel.
CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for-
Friday/Viernes: 7:30 p.m. ever and ever. AMEN.
Saturday/Sábado: 5 p.m. (School Hall, Salón de la Escuela)
Sunday/Domingo: 8:30 a.m. ORACIÓN POR EL NUEVO ARZOBISPO
1 p.m.
5 p.m. O h Dios, Tú eres nuestro eterno pastor y guía. Por tu
misericordia infinita concédele a la Arquidiócesis de
Los Ángeles un pastor que siga tus caminos y que por su
7 p.m. vigilante dedicación pastoral recibamos tu bendición.
En tu amor por nosotros, danos la alegría de recibir un
OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE LA OFICINA pastor que con sus virtudes sirva de ejemplo a tu pueblo e
ilumine nuestros corazones y mentes con la verdad del
9am to 3pm DAILY evangelio.
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que
Call BIRTH CHOICE CLINIC, Long Beach: 562.290.0212 vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un Dios, ahora y
siempre. AMEN.
261 E. Willow #C, Long Beach, CA 92806

“Every child who is born brings us God's smile and invites “Cada niño que nace nos trae la sonrisa de Dios y nos invita
us to recognize that life is his gift, a gift to be welcomed a reconocer que la vida es don suyo, un don que es preciso
with love and preserved with care, always and at every mo- acoger siempre con amor y conservar con esmero en todo
ment.” — POPE BENEDICT XVI momento.” — SU SANTIDAD BENEDICTO XVI
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GET YOUR OWN SUNDAY MISSAL HOLY INNOCENTS GIRLS CLUB

SUNDAY MISSALS are available for
purchase in the rectory office as well as
in the sacristy. These missals contain all
the prayers and readings of the Sunday
Masses of the year as well as Holy Days
of Obligation. The cost is only $6.
These missals are for the current year
2010. (If someone wishes to purchase a
more permanent missal we would rec-
ommend waiting until the New Roman
Missal is finally implemented at the end
of this calendar year or sometime next
year.)
Following our successful Summer Camp for Kids at
Holy Innocents, we now announce something special
for girls between the ages of 10 to 14 years: HOLY
INNOCENTS GIRLS CLUB.
Meetings will be every third Saturday from 9:30 to
11:30 AM, at Holy Innocents Church. Lots of fun ac-
tivities, classes on manual arts, sewing, cooking and
manners. The cost per girl for the entire 9 months is
only $10. For more information, please inquire at the
parish office.

POPE BENEDICT ON 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT RETREAT FOR THOSE WHO NEED
The passage of Luke's Gospel that is proclaimed on this Third Sunday of HEALING FROM AN ABORTION
Lent relates Jesus' comments on two events of his time. The first: the upris-
ing of some Galileans, which Pilate repressed with bloodshed. The second: This retreat is for men, women, teens and
the fall of the tower of Jerusalem, which claimed 18 victims. Two very dis- anyone who has in any way been involved
tinct, tragic events: one caused by man, the other accidental. According to
the mentality of the time, people were inclined to think that the disgrace
in an abortion. In the Sacrament of Con-
which struck the victims was due to some grave fault of their own. Jesus fession, Jesus forgives us our sins, but of-
instead says: "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all ten an ongoing healing is needed. Rachel’s
the other Galileans.... Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell Vineyard Retreats can help with this.
and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all the
others who dwelt in Jerusalem?" (Lk 13: 2, 4). And in both cases he con- In English, call 866-2RACHEL
cludes: "I tell you, No: but unless you repent you will all likewise per- In Spanish, call 877-2RAQUEL
ish" (13: 3, 5).
This, then, is the point to which Jesus wants to bring his listeners: the ne-
cessity for conversion. He does not propose it in legalistic terms, but rather
in realistic ones, as the only adequate response to the events that place hu-
MARCH PAPAL INTENTIONS
man certainties in crisis. In the face of certain disgraces, he warns, it does no
World Economy
good to blame the victims. Rather, true wisdom allows one to question the
General: That the world economy may be
precariousness of existence and to acquire an attitude of responsibility: to do
penance and to improve our lives. This is wisdom, this is the most effective managed according to the principles of justice
response to evil on every level: interpersonal, social and international. and equity, taking account of the real needs of
peoples, especially the poorest.
Christ invites us to respond to evil, first of all, with a serious examination
of conscience and the commitment to purify our lives. Otherwise, he says,
The Churches in Africa
we will perish, we will all perish in the same way. In effect, people and so-
cieties that live without ever questioning themselves have ruin as their only Missionary: That the Churches in Africa may
final destination. Conversion, on the other hand, while not preserving one be signs and instruments of reconciliation and
from problems and misfortunes, allows one to face them in a different justice in every part of that continent.
"way".
First of all, it helps to prevent evil, disengaging some of its threats. And in
any case, it allows one to overcome evil with good: if not always on a factual PRAYER FOR NEW ARCHBISHOP
level, which sometimes is independent of our will, certainly on a spiritual You will find on the cover of this bulletin the official prayer of the
level. In summary: conversion overcomes the root of evil, which is sin, even Archdiocese for Cardinal Mahony’s successor. As perhaps you have
if it cannot always avoid its consequences. heard, His Eminence will be retiring in the near future and he is asking
Let us pray to Mary Most Holy, who accompanies and sustains us on our that all Catholics pray this prayer for the new archbishop.
Lenten journey, so that she may help every Christian to rediscover the great-
ness, I would say, the beauty, of conversion. May she help us understand that
doing penance and correcting one's conduct is not simply moralism, but the
FR. PETER’S CD ON SALE NOW
most effective way to change oneself and society for the better. An adage
expresses it well: to light a candle is worth more than to curse the darkness. Our pastor, Fr. Peter
Irving, has a new CD
of 13 songs he com-
TOGETHER IN MISSION posed. The CD is enti-
ANNUAL APPEAL 2010 tled, EYE ON THE
Help us reach our parish goal.
SKY, and is available
in the rectory for just
2010 parish goal $26,400 $10. Supply is limited.
 Pagina 3 3er Domingo de la Cuaresma
Ensayo para el Vía Crucis en Vivo
Todos están invitados a participar
E
stamos buscando personas--hombres, mujeres y
jóvenes--a participar en el VÍA CRUCIS EN
VIVO que llevará a cabo en el Viernes Santo 2010. Se
necesitan personas para los varios papeles de esta obra
de la Pasión de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo así como
artistas y carpinteros para diseñar y construir
escenarios.
Habrá una junta de información el lunes, Febrero 29, a
las 7:15pm en el salón de la Iglesia (inmediatamente
después de la Misa de 6:30pm). Todos están
cordialmente invitados.
LUNES 8 de MARZO a las 7:15pm
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ CADA VIERNES
A LAS 7:15PM
Cada viernes de la Cuaresma, se rezará
solemnemente las Estaciones de la Cruz en
el templo. Únanse con nosotros en esta
conmovedora devoción cuaresmal.
UNIDOS EN MISIÓN
CAMPAÑA 2010
Ayúdenos a alcanzar nuestra meta.
META PARA 2010 $26,400
Marzo 7, 2010
Preparación Matrimonial para
Parejas de Novios y para
Convalidación
Parejas que hacen vida marital sin estar casadas por la
Iglesia Católica, corrijan cuanto antes su anómala
situación. Un sacerdote los podrá casar una vez que
cumplan los requisitos y sin que tengan que dar donativo
por la ceremonia. Están invitados a asistir a un curso de
preparación que comenzará …
LUNES 8 de MARZO a las 7:10 pm.
en el templo de Santos Inocentes.
Habrá 4 sesiones en total, cada lunes. Al llegar les explicarán
los requisitos y el trámite que podrá culminar con la boda-
sacramento por la Iglesia Católica.
SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS
Hombres y mujeres de 19 años de edad en adelante que quieran
prepararse para recibir su Primera Comunión y Confirmación,
vengan al curso que comienza el JUEVES 18 de MARZO del 2010 a
las 7:00pm. en el Salón Parroquial atrás del templo.
Todos son bienvenidos para prepararse y recibir estos sacramentos.
El curso es breve porque es intensivo y muy participado. Avisen e
inviten a sus amigos y familiares.
Recuerden que para casarse por la Iglesia necesitarán estar
confirmados, así que, novios muy enamorados: mejor comiencen a
tiempo esta preparación. ¡Vengan ya!
MISALES DOMINICALES DE VENTA
Están de venta en la notaría parroquial y también en la sacristía
EL MISAL DOMINCAL para 2010. Es recomendable tener su
propio Misal para llevar a casa y reflexionar en la Palabra de
Dios. El costo sólo $6.
INTENCIONES DEL PAPA PARA MARZO 2010
La intención general es: "Para que la economía
mundial se desarrolle según criterios de justicia y de
equidad, teniendo en cuenta las exigencias reales de
los pueblos, especialmente de los más pobres".
La intención misionera es: "Para que las Iglesias en
África sean signo e instrumento de reconciliación y de
justicia en todas las regiones del continente".
VENTA DE CD DEL PADRE
Nuestro párroco, el
Padre Pedro Irving, tiene
un nuevo CD de 13
canciones que él
compuso. El CD se
llama, EYE ON THE
SKY, y está disponible
en la notaría parroquial
por una donación de $10.
THE HOLY MASS/LA SANTA MISA
“Todas las buenas obras en el mundo no se igualan al Santo
Sacrificio de la Misa porque aquellas son obras de los
hombres; pero la Santa Misa es obra de Dios. El martirio es
nada en comparación, porque este es el sacrificio del
hombre a Dios; pero la Santa Misa es el sacrificio de Dios
para el hombre.” - San Juan Vianney

"All the good works in the world are not equal to the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass because they are the works of men; but
the Mass is the work of God. Martyrdom is nothing in com-
parison for it is but the sacrifice of man to God; but the Mass
is the sacrifice of God for man." - St. John Vianney

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 7
7:00am John Finn †
8:30am Connie Flores
10:00am Benjamin Pascual Alcantara †
11:30am Andres Hernandez †
1:00pm Ramiro Muñoz † & Family
5:00pm Msgr. Daniel Brennan †
7:00pm Adolfo Valle †
Monday, March 8
6:55am Mrs. Mary Mac Gillivary †
6:30pm John Finn †
Tuesday, March 9
6:55am Catherine Logar †
6:30pm John Finn †
Wednesday, March 10
6:55am John Finn †
6:30pm Macaria Ouano
Thursday, March 11
6:55am John Finn †
6:30pm Aurora Bonuel †
Friday, March 12
6:55am Feliberto M. Castillo †
6:30pm Gonzalo Valeria †
Saturday, March 13
8:00am John Finn †
5:00pm Rev. Gregorio Raymundo †

Collection for
Sunday, February 28, 2010:
$5,900
AYUNO Y ABSTENCIA CUARESMALES
ABSTENERSE DE COMER
CARNE (“carne” incluye pollo) es
obligatorio el Miércoles de Ceniza y
todos los Viernes de Cuaresma (los
que tienen de 14 años en adelante
están obligados por esta ley).
AYUNAR es obligatorio el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes
Santo para los de 18 años de edad en adelante y hasta los 59.
Al ayunar se pueden tomar dos comidas del día, suficientes
para conservar el vigor; pero esas dos sumadas no pueden
equivaler a una comida completa. No es permitido comer entre
comidas ese día de ayuno, pero sí se pueden tomar líquidos.
Nota: Los enfermos, mujeres embarazadas y los ancianos
están exentos de estas leyes de la Iglesia sobre ayuno y
abstinencia.

FAST & ABSTINENCE DURING LENT

Abstaining from meat (“meat”
includes poultry) is obligatory on
Ash Wednesday and all Fridays
of Lent (those who are 14 yrs or
older are bound by this law).
Fasting is obligatory on Ash Wednesday & Good
Friday for anyone who is at least 18 yrs and not yet
59. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength,
may be taken; but together they should not equal an-
other full meal. Eating between meals on these days is
not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Obviously, the
sick, pregnant women and the elderly are exempt from
these regulations.
WARDLOW

If you live within these bounda-

ries, you automatically belong
to Holy Innocents Parish.

Si usted vive adentro

CHERRY

de estos limites, usted

automáticamente pertenece a
la Parroquia Santos Inocentes.
L.A. RIVER

PCH
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