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Blessed Sacrament Church 14072 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 92683 Phone: (714) 892-4489 Fax: (714) 892-5560 [email protected] www.blessedsacramentparish.com Blessed Sacrament Church Mission Statement Blessed Sacrament Parish will guide its members to eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ. We welcome and serve the faith community and all others in concert with the Diocese of Orange, and will “Act Justly, Love Tenderly, and Walk Humbly with our God" according to Catholic principles, social teachings and traditions (Micah 6:8). Giáo XThánh Thshướng dn giáo dân đến đời sng vĩnh cu vi Chúa Giêsu Kitô. Giáo Xhân hoan chào đón và phc vcng đoàn đức tin và tt cmi người theo shướng dn ca Giáo Phn Orange, và s“Hành Động Công Bng, Yêu Thương Nhân Ái, và Tiến Bước Trong Khiêm Nhường vi Thiên Chúa ca chúng ta” (Mica 6:8) theo nhng nguyên tc, hướng dn xã hi, và truyn thng ca Giáo Hi Công Giáo. La parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento guiará a su miembros a la vida eterna con nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Damos la bienvenida y servimos a la comunidad de fe y a todos los demás junto con la Diócesis de Orange, y "actuaremos con justicia, amaremos tiernamente y caminaremos humildemente con nuestro Dios" en acuerdo con los principios, enseñanzas sociales y tradiciones católicas (Miqueas 6:8). SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 6:30, 8:00 pm (Vietnamese) Sunday 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am (English) 12:30 pm, 7:30 pm (Spanish) 4:00, 5:45 pm (Vietnamese) Weekdays 6:30 am, 8:00 am; Sat. 8:00 am only 6 pm Mon to Fri. (Vietnamese) 7 pm Fri. (Spanish) WEEKDAY MORNING & EVENING PRAYER: 15 minutes before Mass begins. CONFESSIONS: Saturday, 3:30-4:30 pm. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior. BAPTISMS: In English, Spanish and Vietnamese monthly. Please contact office one month prior to Baptism. SICK CALLS: Call Parish Center anytime. CLERGY Pastor Rev. Tuyen Nguyen Parochial Vicars Rev. William Hubbard Rev. Khoi Phan Deacons Deacon Matt Calabrese Deacon Hao Nguyen Deacon Miguel Sanchez In Residence Rev. Patrick Rudolph

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Blessed Sacrament Church 14072 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 92683

Phone: (714) 892-4489 Fax: (714) 892-5560 [email protected]

www.blessedsacramentparish.com

Blessed Sacrament Church Mission Statement Blessed Sacrament Parish will guide its members to eternal life with our Lord Jesus

Christ. We welcome and serve the faith community and all others in concert with the Diocese of Orange, and will “Act Justly, Love Tenderly, and Walk Humbly with our God" according to Catholic principles, social teachings and traditions (Micah 6:8).

Giáo Xứ Thánh Thể sẽ hướng dẫn giáo dân đến đời sống vĩnh cửu với Chúa Giêsu Kitô. Giáo Xứ hân hoan chào đón và phục vụ cộng đoàn đức tin và tất cả mọi người

theo sự hướng dẫn của Giáo Phận Orange, và sẽ “Hành Động Công Bằng, Yêu Thương Nhân Ái, và Tiến Bước Trong Khiêm Nhường với Thiên Chúa của chúng

ta” (Mica 6:8) theo những nguyên tắc, hướng dẫn xã hội, và truyền thống của Giáo Hội Công Giáo.

La parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento guiará a su miembros a la vida eterna con nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Damos la bienvenida y servimos a la comunidad de fe y a

todos los demás junto con la Diócesis de Orange, y "actuaremos con justicia, amaremos tiernamente y caminaremos humildemente con nuestro Dios" en acuerdo

con los principios, enseñanzas sociales y tradiciones católicas (Miqueas 6:8).

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Saturday 5:00 pm (English)

6:30, 8:00 pm (Vietnamese) Sunday

6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am (English) 12:30 pm, 7:30 pm (Spanish) 4:00, 5:45 pm (Vietnamese)

Weekdays 6:30 am, 8:00 am; Sat. 8:00 am only

6 pm Mon to Fri. (Vietnamese) 7 pm Fri. (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MORNING & EVENING

PRAYER: 15 minutes before Mass begins.

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday, 3:30-4:30 pm.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made

at least 6 months prior.

BAPTISMS: In English, Spanish and Vietnamese

monthly. Please contact office

one month prior to Baptism.

SICK CALLS: Call Parish Center anytime.

CLERGY

Pastor

Rev. Tuyen Nguyen

Parochial Vicars Rev. William Hubbard

Rev. Khoi Phan

Deacons Deacon Matt Calabrese

Deacon Hao Nguyen Deacon Miguel Sanchez

In Residence

Rev. Patrick Rudolph

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SCHEDULE OF PARISH ACTIVITIES MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

August 20, 2017

Ron & Tracy, Aug 25th Hung Van Nguyen & Le-Thuy T. Mai, Aug 26th Steven Banueld & Roxanne Valdez, Aug 26th

Phong Nguyen & Thanh Ngo, Sept. 2nd Aaron Tri Hoang & Teri Le, Sept. 9th

Thang Le & My Nguyen, Sept. 9th Luis Gallenana & Hortencia Marquina, Sept. 9th

Phong Nguyen & Miley Anh Duong, Sept. 16 Christ Pleitez & Erika Gonzalez, Sept. 16

Bruce Chow & Mai-An Pham, Sept. 23 Jose Soria & Tracy Rodriguez, Sept. 23

Ignacio Cervantes & Maria Raymundo, Sept 30

Our Parish Community wishes to extend our sympathy and prayers to the families of Raymond Arsenault, Jack Paulos, Lucia The Thi Nguyen, and of all those who have died this week, may their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday, August 20 Vietnamese Baptism ..............................Church, 2 PM Youth Choir.. ....................................Room 218, 9 AM Vietnamese Thanh Linh................... Mary’s Hall, 5 PM Ngan Thong Choir .............Mary’s Hall, 4-5PM & 7 PM Monday, August 21 Christian Services.........................Room 132, 9:30 AM Bereavement Group ........................Room 129, 10 AM Bingo .....................................................Gym, 6:30 PM JPC Ministerio de Cocina .............Room 204, 6:45 PM Guadalupe Club Rosary .................. Mary’s Hall, 7 PM Gozo del Señor ............................. Video Room, 7 PM JPC Ministerio de Servicio.................Room 206, 7 PM JPC Pastoreo Oracion.......................Room 132, 7 PM Tuesday, August 22 English Prayer Group ...................Room 129, 9:30 AM Confirmation Catechists.. .................Room 127, 6 PM English Lectors..................................Church, 6:45 PM JPC Choir ...................................... Video Room, 7 PM Unidos en Cristo Coro ...........................Room 1, 7 PM Viet. Wedding Rehearsal........................Church, 8 PM Wednesday, August 23 Spanish Children Choir......................Room 213, 6 PM Gozo del Señor ................................Chapel, 6:30 PM JPC ................................................. Mary’s Hall, 7 PM Spanish Liturgy/Lectors .........Rooms 212 & 214, 7 PM Coro de Niños ..................................Room 213, 7 PM Xin Vang Choir ..................................Room 211, 7 PM Spanish Marriage Encounter ..... Rm 215 & 217, 7 PM Thursday, August 24 Christian Services.........................Room 132, 9:30 AM English Choir ................................Room 218, 6:30 PM Coro Guadalupe ....................... Video Room, 6:30 PM Gozo del Senor ............................... Mary’s Hall, 7 PM Vietnamese Martyrs Choir .................Room 211, 7 PM Luz de Esperanza .................. Room 127 & 128, 7 PM Friday, August 25 Spanish Senior Group ....... Room 127 & 128, 9:30 AM JPC Comunidad ....................Rooms 127 & 128, 6 PM WORD Youth Group................ …Prayer Center, 6 PM Viet. Lien Minh Thanh Tam ............. Mary’s Hall, 7 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration......St. Patrick,3 PM Saturday, August 26 All the Catechists Retreat/Mass .............Church, 8 AM Viet. FF Catechists ....................Room 127-128,12 PM Viet. Language Registration .......... Room 132, 3-7 PM Viet. Legio Mariae Jr...................Rooms 127, 4:30 PM Viet. Legio Mariae Sr. ......................Rooms 128, 5 PM Viet. Hien Linh Choir........ Room 211& 213, 5-6:15 PM Viet. Martyrs’ Choir .......................... Mary’s Hall, 7 PM Viet. Hien Linh Choir.........................Room 1, 7:30 PM Monday-Saturday Divine Mercy & Rosary ...................... after 8 AM Mass Rosary in Vietnamese ....................... after 8 AM Mass

Sunday, August 20 6:30 AM James Jacob Ho Huynh 8:00 AM Margaret Joham, RIP 9:30 AM Franky Bui, RIP 11:00 AM Parishioners, Living & Deceased 12:30 PM Adolfo Castillo, RIP 4:00 PM All Souls 5:45 PM All Souls 7:30 PM Francisco Garcia, RIP Monday, August 21 6:30 AM Jack Vellanoweth, Sp. Int. 8:00 AM John McShane, RIP 6:00 PM Giuse Nguyen Tuan Phung, RIP Tuesday, August 22 6:30 AM Richard Pulido, Sp. Int. 8:00 PM Mass for the Sick 6:00 PM Maria Nguyen T. Tai, RIP Wednesday, August 23 6:30 AM Zoila S. Hernandez, Sp. Int. 8:00 AM Brother Matthew 6:00 PM Cecilia Nguyen T Nhu Thursday, August 24 6:30 AM Will Bryant 8:00 AM Isabel & Michael Medina, RIP 6:00 PM Thanksgiving Friday, August 25 6:30 AM Augustine Bonifacio, Sp. Int. 8:00 AM Elmer Raber, RIP 6:00 PM Kien Tran, Sp. Int. 7:00 PM Robert Guerra, RIP Saturday, August 26 8:00 AM Thanksgiving for Rachel 5:00 PM Tommy Joe Roman, RIP 6:30 PM Giuse Nguyen Thanh Quang 8:00 PM All Souls

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Bus Trip to San Manuel Casino The Altar Society is sponsoring a Bus trip

to San Manuel Casino on Sept.12th. Please contact Pat Martin @ 714-892-5219 for more info.

OFFERING FOR AUGUST 13TH

God Bless you for your generous gifts of time, talents, and monetary donations to the parish. The collection figures for last Sunday, August 13th, were $20,017.37 and 535 envelopes.

Jesus made it clear that being stewards of our time, talents, and treasures is part of the will of Our Father.

There will be no BINGO Monday, August 21st.

BINGO will resume the following Monday as usual.

Faith Breaks Down Barriers

Recently my family hosted my cousin and her two teenage children vaca-tioning from Australia. After two weeks of visiting Disneyland, Univer-sal Studio, South Coast Plaza and other tourist attractions in the area I asked the youngest girl how much she enjoyed her vacation. She told me she liked it very much, but she was ready to go home. She was homesick. She missed her dog! I was surprised that she did not miss her dad, her friends, or her grand-mother, but the dog. The reason she missed her dog was because every morning when she woke up her dog was there greeting her with its charming look. Every time she came home from school, her dog was there ready to play catch with her. Her dog did not judge her; it did not get mad or let her down. Instead her dog became her most loyal friend, and an important part of her life that could not be replaced. Even Mickey Mouse, Woody Woodpecker, Min-ions or designer jeans and shirts from South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island couldn’t substitute it. In our culture and society dogs and cats have become an important part of our life, and at times we care for them more than we care for family

compassionate and caring Lord to answer her plea positively. However, Jesus said, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs” (Mt 15:26). The woman must have been hurt very much with such a rejecting statement, but again she did not go away. In her vulnerability she ac-knowledged that she was a dog. She was not a wild or strayed dog which might be dirty, smelly, or carry rabies. She considered herself a domesticated dog. She was a pet beloved by children and their mas-ters and deserved to “eat the scraps that fall from the table of their mas-ters” (Mt 15:27). With her persistent and great faith this vulnerable and helpless woman received what she came for. With this Gospel periscope, St. Mat-thew who wrote to the Jewish com-munity of faith reminds of something. He reminds each and every one of us that through faith, Gentiles will no longer be separated from Israel. St. Paul wrote that in Christ “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is nei-ther slave nor free person, there is not male or female” (Gal 3:28). Faith in Jesus breaks down all barriers and allows all nations and peoples to come to Him.

members or ourselves. For exam-ple, I met a person who charged thousands of dollars to her credit card for her dog’s medical bill. She did so despite not having the money to pay for her own prescription drugs. We love dogs and cats and other pets, but this affection was not shared by all cultures and peo-ples. Take for example in the Gos-pel for this weekend. At first, Jesus refused to heal a Canaanite woman’s daughter because in His metaphor she was considered as one of the “dogs.” From the reading we notice that Jesus went to Tyre and Sidon, a Gentile territory. In this area a Canaanite woman, a Gentile with no name came and begged Je-sus for help. At first Jesus ignored her and refused to talk to her. When the disciples demanded that Jesus send her away because she was like a troublesome pest, Jesus said something unexpected. He told the disciples and the woman that he “was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Mt 15:24). This woman refused to accept no for an answer. In her vulnerability, she did not go away, she did not back down but came forward and did homage to Jesus. In desperation and full of hope she once again begged Jesus for mercy and help. With such scene, we would expect our

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM UPDATES!

The Confirmation Office is now Registering for the month of August! Please call the Confirmation Office for more details @ 714- 901-9946.

The following is needed in order to register for Confirmation Year I: A Baptismal Certificate, First Communion Certifi-cate, Proof of Bible School attendance for 7th & 8th grade (if attended), proof they attended a Catholic High School (if attended), and a fee of $130.

Confirmation Year II: A fee of $230. Additionally, Year II students must complete all homework from last year in or-der to register.

The Confirmation Pictures are ready in the Confirmation Office, please come and pick up your pictures ASAP.

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GREAT NEWS! The State of California recently approved BSS to increase capacity for our Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten. The new classroom is now ready to accept 20 more students for this coming school year!! Please contact Mrs. Christina Sinclair, Director of Early Childhood for further information. (714) 893-7701 or [email protected] Students must be 3 for

Pre-School and 4 for Pre-Kindergarten by Sept. 1st.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018 BSS is accepting applications for K-8th grade. Openings are limited in some grades so be sure to apply ASAP. You may

call ahead for an appointment & a tour of the school or you may come to the office at your convenience to pick up the necessary paperwork. (714) 893-7701. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify!

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL UPDATE

PARISH MINISTRY FAIR!

Come and learn about our dif-ferent ministries here at

Blessed Sacrament! September 9th & 10th

following ALL Masses

Men’s Retreat Our Blessed Sacrament Men’s retreat will

take place at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center on September 15-17. Come away and spend

a weekend with the Lord. If you would like more information or wish to attend, please call Jim at 714-333-6607 for

more details. We hope to see you there!

Women's Retreat Our women's silent retreat, at El Carmelo

Retreat House, will be the weekend of Sep-tember 22-24. After the end of summer it is a wonderful way to spend time with our Lord in a beautiful peaceful setting. For more infor-mation please call Ruth Gove at (714)893-

7497 or Elizabeth Williams at (714)891-9888. Thank you.

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: Summer Session 2017

Begins Week of August 19th

There is no charge for the pro-gram. To register online, go to www. spcomv.com. For more

information, contact Fr. Ed Broom, OMV at St. Peter

Chanel, Mary Martorana at [email protected]

or Veronica Ayson at (562) 924-7591.

Rite of Christian initiation for Adults (RCIA) & Adult Confirmation RCIA

WANT TO BECOME A CATHOLIC? Are you or someone you know interested in becom-ing a Catholic? If you have not been baptized, have been baptized in another Chris-tian Faith or baptized Catholic and not received your First Eucharist

ADULT CONFIRMATION A new class is starting in December, with Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018. If you are an ADULT that have been baptized and received your First Communion, but have NOT received your Confirmation, please join this class, be confirmed and become a fully initiated member of the Catholic faith. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to be Confirmed & to receive the strength to practice the Faith.

RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION AREOFFERED ON THE SAME DATE & TIME

English: Sundays, 9 AM - 12PM Deacon Matt Calabrese Spanish:: Thursdays ,7PM-8:45PM Deacon Miguel Sanchez Vietnamese: Sundays, 3:30PM-7PM Fr. Khoi Tan Phan

Catechists & Volunteers Needed The Faith Formation Program at our Parish is in need of Catechists and Volunteers. Please prayerfully consider volunteering in Blessed Sacrament Faith Formation. We invite you (parents, teachers, college students….) to consider being God's messen-ger to spread the Good News and open the children's hearts to the Lord. You could volunteer as main teacher, assistant, office helper, or special events. Classes are open on Weekend and weekday, from Grade 1 through Confirmation, and also the Adult Faith Formation. Please contact Faith Formation @ 714-892-4489 x 207 or Faith [email protected].

DIOCESAN MINISTR IES CELEBRAT ION “Together We Journey, Together in Faith”

Catechists, lay ministers, parish leaders, Catholic School Educators, and parishion-ers are welcome to attend the annual Diocesan Ministries Celebration (DMC) at Mater Dei High School on Saturday, October 14, 2017. This educational and en-

riching experience is open to all people interested in learning more about our faith. Workshops will be offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

You can register online at www.rcbo.org/ipm or pick a booklet in the Parish Office. Please contact our Parish Office to register together. Discount for group of

15+. Deadline to register with parish is September 15.

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Bautismo, Confirmación o Eucaristía. ¿Necesita sus Sacramentos de Iniciación?

El programa de RICA comenzara a partir de 5 de Octubre, 2017. estaremos registrando en la oficina de formación en la fe, de Martes a Viernes de 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Para mas información llame al Diacono Miguel al 714/412-3878 o Cynthia Sanchez al 714/325-1860.

Charlas Pre-matrimoniales Se llevaran acabo las platicas Pre-

matrimoniales el 2 de Septiembre. Las clases serán en el gimnasio de 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Por favor de inscribirse antes del 28 de Agosto, para mas información llame a la

oficina parroquial al 714/892-4489.

Bodas Comunitarias Tendremos Bodas Comunitarias el sábado, 28 de octubre a las 12:00 del medio día. Si esta interesado, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 714/892-4489 para hacer una cita con el Padre William o Diacono Miguel.

La Fe Rompe Barreras Recientemente mi familia recibió a mi prima ya sus dos hijas adolescentes de vacaciones de Australia. Después de dos semanas de visitar Disneyland, Universal Studio, South Coast Plaza y otras atracciones turísticas en la zona le pregunté a la hija menor cuánto disfrutaba de sus vacaciones. Me dijo que le gustaba mucho, pero estaba lista para volver a casa. Tenía nostalgia. ¡Extrañaba su perro! Me sorprendió que no extrañara a su papá, a sus amigos o su abuela, sino al perro. La razón por la que extrañaba a su perro era porque todas las mañanas, cuando despertaba, su perro la saludaba con su mirada encantadora. Cada vez que regresaba de la escuela, su perro quería jugar con ella. Su perro no la juzgaba y no se enojaba ni la decepcionaba. En cambio, su perro se convirtió en su amigo más leal, y una parte de su vida que no podía ser reemplazado. Incluso, Mickey Mouse, Woody Woodpecker, Minions o ropa diseñador de South Coast Plaza y Fashion Island no podía sustituirlo. En nuestra cultura y sociedad los perros y los gatos se han convertido en una parte importante de nuestras vida, ya veces nos

mismos. Por ejemplo, conocí a una persona que gasto miles de dólares a su tarjeta de crédito por las facturas médicas de su perro. Lo hizo a pesar de no tener el dinero para pagar sus propios medicamentos recetados. Nos encantan las mascotas, pero este afecto no fue compartido por todas culturas y personas. Tomemos por ejemplo el Evangelio de este fin de semana. Al principio, Jesús se negó a sanar a una hija de una mujer cananea porque en su metáfora fue considerada como uno de los "perros". De la lectura notamos que Jesús fue a Tiro y Sidón, un territorio gentil. En esta área vino una mujer cananea, un gentil sin nombre, y rogó a Jesús por ayuda. Al principio Jesús la ignoró y se negó a hablar con ella. Cuando los discípulos le exigieron que Jesús la despidiera porque era como una plaga problemática, Jesús dijo algo inesperado. El les dijo a los discípulos y a la mujer que él "fue enviado solamente a las ovejas perdidas de la casa de Israel" (Mt 15:24). Esta mujer se negó a aceptar no como respuesta. En su vulnerabilidad, ella no se fue, no retrocedió, sino que se acercó y le hizo un homenaje a Jesús. En desesperación y llena de esperanza, una vez más pidió misericordia y ayuda a

Jesús. Con tal escena, esperamos que nuestro compasivo y cariñoso Señor pueda contestar su súplica positivamente. Sin embargo, Jesús dijo, "No es correcto tomar la comida de los niños y tirarla a los perros" (Mt 15:26). La mujer debió de sufrir mucho daño con una declaración tan rechazadora, pero de nuevo no se fue. En su vulnerabilidad, reconoció que era un perro. No era un perro salvaje o desgarrado que pudiera estar sucio, maloliente o portador de rabia. Se consideraba un perro domesticado. Ella era una mascota amada por los niños y sus amos y merecía "comer los restos que caen de la mesa de sus amos" (Mt 15, 27). Con su fe persistente y grande, esta vulnerable e indefensa mujer recibió lo que buscaba. Con este periscopio evangélico, San Mateo, que escribió a la comunidad judía de fe, recuerda algo. Él nos recuerda a todos y cada uno de nosotros que por medio de la fe, los gentiles ya no estarán separados de Israel. San Pablo escribió que en Cristo "no hay judío ni griego, ni esclavo ni libre, ni varón ni mujer" (Gá. 3:28). La fe en Jesús rompe todas las barreras y permite que todas las naciones y pueblos vayan a Él.

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Chúa Nhật 20 Quanh Năm Ngày 20 tháng Tám năm

2017 – A

“Đức tin phá đổ hàng rào cản”

Mới đây gia đình tôi tiếp người chị em họ và hai người con thiếu niên từ Úc đến nghỉ hè. Sau hai tuần thăm viếng Disneyland, rồi Universal Studio, South Coast Plaza, và những địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng khác trong vùng, tôi hỏi cô con gái nhỏ tuổi rằng em có thích dịp hè này lắm không? Cô bé trả lời rằng cô rất thích, tuy nhiên...cô bé muốn về nhà lắm rồi. Cô nhớ nhà. Cô nhớ con chó của cô! Tôi ngạc nhiên khi thấy rằng cô không nhớ bố, bạn bè, hay bà nội, mà lại nhớ con chó. Những lý do mà cô nhớ con chó là vì mỗi buổi sáng khi thức dậy thì con chó ở bên chào mừng cô với ánh mắt trìu mến; mỗi lần đi học về thì chó con có mặt ở đó để chơi ú tim với cô; con chó không phê phán cô; chó con không tức giận với cô và không làm cô thất vọng. Thay vào đó, con chó trở thành người bạn trung thành và là

con tiến lên gặp Chúa và chào Chúa. Trong tuyệt vọng và tràn hi vọng lần nữa bà nài nỉ xin Chúa

Giêsu lòng thương xót và giúp đỡ. Trong hoàn cảnh đó, chúng ta mong rằng Chúa nhân từ của

chúng ta sẽ đáp lại lời cầu nguyện

đúng đắn của bà, và không ngờ rằng Chúa Giêsu đã trả lời , “không nên đưa thức ăn của con cái và ném cho chó” (Mt. 15:26). Bà này chắc chắn cảm thấy nhục lắm khi nghe lời từ chối như thế, nhưng bà không bỏ đi. Trong hoàn cảnh mỏng manh bà nhận mình là một con chó. Nhưng không là chó rừng hay chó dại dơ dáy,hôi hám, và đầy chấy rận. Bà coi bà là một con chó nuôi, một con chó kiểng được yêu thích bởi những đứa con của các ông chủ và xứng đáng “ăn những mảnh vụn rơi xuống từ bàn ăn của chủ” (Mt. 15:27). Với đức tin kiên trung và mạnh mẽ như thế, người đàn bà yếu đuối và tuyệt vọng này đã nhận được điều mà bà đến kêu xin. Với cái nhìn của bài Phúc Âm này, thánh Mátthêu đã viết cho cộng đoàn người Do Thái, nhắc nhở mỗi người chúng ta rằng qua đức tin những người dân ngoại không còn bị tách biệt ra khỏi người Do Thái nữa. Thánh Phaolô đã viết rằng trong Chúa Kitô thì “không có ai là Do Thái, Hi Lạp, không còn là người nô lệ hay tự do, là người nam hay người nữ” (Galata 3:28). Đức tin trong Chúa Kitô đã phá đổ mọi hàng rào cản và cho phép mọi dân nước và con người đến với Ngài.

hay những chiếc quần cao bồi hay những chiếc áo từ South Coast Plaza, hay từ Đảo Thời Trang không có thể thay thế được.

Trong xã hội chúng ta sống thì chó và mèo là phần tử quan

cuộc sống chúng ta, và đôi khi chúng ta săn sóc chúng hơn là người thân và cả chúng ta nữa. Thí dụ, tôi có gặp một người đã dùng tiền tín dụng trả hàng ngàn đô la cho dịch vụ y tế cho con chó của bà, trong khi đó thì bà không có tiền mua thuốc cho chính bà. Chúng ta yêu chó hay mèo, hay các thú vật khác, nhưng tình cảm này không được các nền văn hoá khác chia sẻ. Ví dụ như là Bài Phúc Âm cuối tuần này, đầu tiên thì Chúa Giêsu đã từ chối chữa lành đứa con gái của người đàn bà Canaan, vì trong thí dụ của Ngài, thì bà được coi như là một trong những ‘con chó.’ Chúng ta biết rằng Chúa Giêsu đến Tyre và Sidon, miền dân ngoại. Trong vùng này, có một người đàn bà xứ Canaan, người ngoại không tên tuổi đến với Chúa Giêsu xin giúp đỡ. Thoạt đầu thì Chúa Giêsu coi bà như không có. Ngài từ chối nói chuyện với bà. Khi các môn đệ xin Chúa đuổi bà đi vì bà này giống như con chó làm phiền, nhưng Chúa Giêsu đã nói một điều ngoài sự tưởng tượng của chúng ta. Ngài nói với các môn đệ và người đàn bà rằng Ngài được ‘sai đến với những chiên lạc nhà Israel’ (Mt 15:24). Người đàn bà này từ chối nhận sự từ khước như câu trả lời. Trong hoàn cảnh mỏng manh của cuộc đời bà, bà đã không bỏ đi mà

Sinh Hoạt Cộng Đoàn

Xin theo dõi tờ Hiệp Thông Giáo Xứ để biết thời gian ghi danh cho con em tham dự các chương trình giáo lý, thiếu nhi và tiếng Việt.

Xin liên lạc với Sơ Trang để tình nguyện làm giáo lý viên, giảng viên, và thiện nguyện viên cho giáo xứ.

Tuần này chợ nhỏ giúp giáo xứ và Mẹ Lavang số tiền $3462.

Xin những anh chị em có cơ sở làm ăn buôn bán vui lòng quảng cáo với tờ Hiệp Thông Giáo Xứ để giúp Giáo Xứ khỏi phải trả tiền in Hiệp Thông. Cám ơn !

Page 7: Blessed Sacrament Churchbsc-od.org/bulletin/082017.pdfSCHEDULE OF PARISH ACTIVITIES MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK August 20, 2017 Ron & Tracy, Aug 25th Hung Van Nguyen & Le-Thuy T.

PARISH CENTER Parish Center…………..………….714-892-4489

Vietnamese Line…………….……..714-893-3059

Office Hours Sunday 7:30 AM-3:00 PM Mon.– Fri. 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-6:30 PM

Closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00

Preferred time for Parish Business: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

FAITH FORMATION

Office of Faith Formation.……….714-897-2142 Vietnamese Faith Formation.…...714-893-3320

Confirmation ……………...……...714-901-9946

Faith Formation Office Hours

Sunday While classes are in session Monday Closed Tuesday– Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Saturday While classes are in session

Faith Formation Classes: English Program Spanish Program Vietnamese Program Confirmation Program Spanish RCIA English RCIA Vietnamese RCIA

CHRISTIAN SERVICE Christian Service………………….714-894-6959

Hours Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 AM-11:00 AM

Christian Service is operating out of the far east room in the Parish Center.

YOUTH MINISTRY English Youth Ministry…………...714-902-1570

[email protected]

Spanish Youth Ministry [email protected]

BULLETIN

Attention all ministry leaders If you would like to include an announcement in the weekly bulletin, please submit your announcement

by the previous Sunday to [email protected]

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

School Office…………………………...714-893-7701

Office Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

14146 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 92683

http://www.bsscatholic.org/

Phone: 714-893-7701 Fax: 714-891-7186

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL BINGO Bingo Office .......................714-893-7882

BINGO! Mondays @ 6:30 PM in the Gym

Parish contact Information

Saturdays @ 9:00 AM Sundays @ 10:15 AM Saturdays @ 11AM & 12:45 PM Tuesdays @ 6:45 PM Thursdays @ 7:00 PM Sundays @ 9:00 AM Sundays @ 3:30 PM

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REGISTRATION AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you aren’t a registered member of our parish community or have a new address or phone number or are planning to move, please fill out this form and drop it in the collection or

return it to the Parish Center. Name: _______________________________ Spouse:________________________________ Email: _______________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Street: __________________________ Apt: ______ City: _________________ Zip:_________ Children (at home): Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ________________ New Parishioner: ________ Moving-Remove from List: ________ Change of Address: ________ New Address : Street: ______________________ Apt: ______ City: ______________ Zip:______ Ministry Interest: __________________________ Special Gifts or Talents: _________________ I would like to give online/electronically:___ I would like to give through offering envelopes sent by mail:___