HOLY INNOCENTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Long Beach, California February 28, 2010

SECOND 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 and guide. In your mercy,
grant to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles a shepherd
who will walk in your ways and who 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 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT RETREAT FOR THOSE WHO NEED
HEALING FROM AN ABORTION
O n the Second Sunday of Lent, the Evangelist Luke emphasizes that
Jesus went up on the mountain "to pray" (9: 28), together with the Apos-
tles Peter, James and John, and it was "while he prayed" (9: 29) that the lumi- This retreat is for men, women, teens and
nous mystery of his Transfiguration occurred. anyone who has in any way been involved
Thus, for the three Apostles, going up the mountain meant being involved in in an abortion. In the Sacrament of Con-
the prayer of Jesus, who frequently withdrew in prayer especially at dawn and
after sunset, and sometimes all night. However, this was the only time, on the fession, Jesus forgives us our sins, but of-
mountain, that he chose to reveal to his friends the inner light that filled him ten an ongoing healing is needed. Rachel’s
when he prayed: his face, we read in the Gospel, shone and his clothes were Vineyard Retreats can help with this.
radiant with the splendor of the divine Person of the Incarnate Word (cf. Lk 9:
29). In English, call 866-2RACHEL
There is another detail proper to St Luke's narrative which deserves em- In Spanish, call 877-2RAQUEL
phasis: the mention of the topic of Jesus' conversation with Moses and Elijah,
who appeared beside him when he was transfigured. As the Evangelist tells
us, they "talked with him... and spoke of his departure" (in Greek, éxodos),
"which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem" (9: 31).
FEBRUARY PAPAL INTENTIONS
Therefore, Jesus listens to the Law and the Prophets who spoke to him Scholars
about his death and Resurrection. In his intimate dialogue with the Father, General: For all scholars and intellectuals,
he did not depart from history, he did not flee the mission for which he came that by means of sincere search for the truth
into the world, although he knew that to attain glory he would have to pass they may arrive at an understanding of the
through the Cross. On the contrary, Christ enters more deeply into this mis- one true God.
sion, adhering with all his being to the Father's will; he shows us that true
prayer consists precisely in uniting our will with that of God. For a Christian, The Church’s Missionary Identity
therefore, to pray is not to evade reality and the responsibilities it brings but Missionary: That the Church, aware of its
rather, to fully assume them, trusting in the faithful and inexhaustible love of own missionary identity, may strive to follow
the Lord. Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel
For this reason, the verification of the Transfiguration is, paradoxically, to all peoples.
the Agony in Gethsemane (cf. Lk 22: 39-46). With his impending Passion,
Jesus was to feel mortal anguish and entrust himself to the divine will; his
prayer at that moment would become a pledge of salvation for us all. Indeed, PRAYER FOR NEW ARCHBISHOP
Christ was to implore the Heavenly Father "to free him from death" and, as You will find on the cover of this bulletin the official prayer of the
the author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: "he was heard for his godly Archdiocese for Cardinal Mahony’s successor. As perhaps you have
fear" (5: 7). The Resurrection is proof that he was heard.
heard, His Eminence will be retiring in the near future and he is asking
Dear brothers and sisters, prayer is not an accessory or "optional", but a that all Catholics pray this prayer for the new archbishop.
question of life or death. In fact, only those who pray, in other words, who
entrust themselves to God with filial love, can enter eternal life, which is God
himself. FR. PETER’S CD ON SALE NOW
Our pastor, Fr. Peter
TOGETHER IN MISSION Irving, has a new CD
ANNUAL APPEAL 2010 of 13 songs he com-
posed. The CD is enti-
Help us reach our parish goal.
tled, EYE ON THE
2010 parish goal $26,400 SKY, and is available
in the rectory for just
2009 parish goal $29,400 $10. Supply is limited.
 Pagina 3 2° 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 29 de FEBRERO 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
META DE 2009 $29,400
Febrero 28, 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 FEBRERO 2010
General: Los científicos
Por todos los científicos y las personas de la cultura, para que
por medio de la sincera búsqueda de la verdad puedan llegar al
conocimiento del único Dios verdadero.
Misionera: La identidad misionera de la Iglesia
Para que la Iglesia, consciente de su identidad misionera, se
esfuerce en seguir fielmente a Cristo y en proclamar su
Evangelio a todos los pueblos.
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, February 28
7:00am Edward Jamison †
8:30am Kora, Morelos & Lopez Fam.
10:00am Lolita Las Piñas †
11:30am Ramon Olivares †
1:00pm Jesús Merced Santiago †
5:00pm Miss Sarah Coughlin
7:00pm Andres Hernandez †
Monday, March 1
6:55am Mary & Stanley Wojtyniak †
6:30pm Jorge Garcia
Tuesday, March 2
6:55am Fernando L. Bugayong †
6:30pm John Finn †
Wednesday, March 3
6:55am Elizabeth Van Hoorn †
6:30pm John Finn †
Thursday, March 4
6:55am Catherine Logar †
6:30pm Salvador, Felisa, & Jesus Garcia †
Friday, March 5
6:55am Margaret Van Hoorn †
6:30pm Venancio Deocariza Jr.
Saturday, March 6
8:00am John Finn †
5:00pm Maria Ignacio & Mauro I Alejo

Collection for
Sunday, February 21, 2010:
$4,900
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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ANAHEIM