Rev. Robert Milbauer………………………..….....….. Pastor Rev. Patrick Adah………………………...…Associate Pastor Rev. Deacon Sam Frias …………………..…...….…...Deacon

Parish Office: 818 363-2535 Fax: 818 360-7407 St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Website: sjbdls.com Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Karen Tibbitts 363-2535 Religious Education Director: Mrs. Sandy Cole 368-1514 School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 School Office: 818 363-2270 Fax: 818 832-8950

Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass)

SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.. & 12 Noon DAILY: 7:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Please check bulletin WEDNESDAY: 5:30 P.M. Miraculous Medal Novena

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Baptisms: For infant Baptism, contact the Parish Office at least two months in advance. Baptism for ages 7 and above, contact the School of Religious Education Office.

Marriages: Visit the Parish Office or call for an appointment. At least six months advance notice is required.

Sacrament of the Sick: If you or a family member are in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the church office at 818 363-2535. Please do not wait until the last moments of life to call.

Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Fr. Stephen Davoren 213 637-7755 or frsdavoren@la-archdiocese.org

PARISH OFFICE: 10738 Hayvenhurst Ave. Granada Hills, CA. 91344

SCHOOL OFFICE 16535 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344

M S We, the Parish Community of Saint John Baptist de la Salle recognize that we are chosen by

Christ and have as our mission to bring forth the fruits of the True Vine in response to the needs of our Parish Community through the recognition of active Parish Organizations and the

cultivation of persons and groups not yet sharing in the mystery of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him

will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."

--John 15:5

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344

March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Lent

Presider Schedule

March 19th & 20th

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Fr. Patrick Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Patrick Sunday 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kirsch Sunday 10:30 a.m. Fr. Kirsch Sunday 12:00 Noon Fr. Milbauer

This schedule is subject to change.

March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Lent

I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing

Christ Jesus my Lord.

— Philippians 3:8

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2016

Palm Sunday – March 20th Media Mass

12:00 p.m. Solemn Blessing of Palms

Palms for blessing will be distributed before all Masses.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

March 21st, 22nd, & 23rd Masses at 7:00 a.m. and on Wednesday

also at 5:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday – March 24th Media Mass

7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper concelebrated.

Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday – March 25th 12:00 Noon and 7:30 p.m., Liturgy Service consisting

of Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and distribution of Holy Communion.

3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday – March 26th

Media Mass *Note: There will not be a 5:00 p.m. Mass tonight.

7:30 p.m. Service of Light followed by Liturgy of the

Word, Sacraments of Initiation and Liturgy of the Eucharist

This Mass fulfills your Easter Sunday obligation.

Easter Sunday – March 27th Masses: 7:30, 9:00 a.m. Media Mass, 10:30 a.m.

& 12:00 Noon

HOLY WEEK CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 22nd 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday – March 23rd 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. and

4:00-5:20 p.m.

No confessions during the Sacred Triduum

(Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday)

S C L S K

All are invited and welcomed to enjoy delicious Homemade soups.

The Bereavement Ministry is sponsoring a Lenten Soup Kitchen on

Friday, March 18th starting at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Seton Hall followed by Stations of the Cross

at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

B S During Mass in the season fol-lowing Easter, we have read-

ings from the book of Revelations. Join us for an eight week study looking into the history, imagery, and promises offered in this the final book of the Bible. We will begin on Wednes-day April 6th and run for 8 weeks. Our meet-ings start at 7 pm and runs until 9pm. There is a $20 fee for materials. For more information call Tim or Kay at 818-832-9687.

Millie Borquez William William Luis Hernandez Delaila Ocampo John Arthur Sophia Haro Nancy Fisher Jo Ann Brennan Rose Antenucci Tanya Meisner Jackie Calamonaci Gabriel Mowery Lee Jenner Steve Caiola Sally Miskell Joseph Fontaine Virgie Blanco Alex Toumayan Lexie Brown Ray Ritchea Katie Fontaine Erin Sheldon Gemma Lafontant Elizabeth Campo Jesse Dodge Virginia Lozano CoCo Gruber Jacquie Smith Armida Enriquez Don Trudeau John Kasha

Cheery Ortua Carol Thiesing Gloria Magliocco Adria Goodrich Bernadette Roberts Corinne Kirsch Baby Boy Dibajia Janet Engdahl Christian Vega Dave Wright Adeline Hernandez Kathy Shadle Saaid Fakharzadeh Haley Karels Peter Dern Wilma Borggrebe Jean Galbraith Jesus Macias Chona Elo Ernesto Mesias Chet Haynoski Werner Brandenburg Fely Reyes Lawrence Santiago Frank Kelleher Anna Weiner Darlene Fogg

and all those in our Prayer Book.

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Trinidad Delgadillo

Sunday 7:30 a.m Florencio Julito 9:00 a.m. De La Salle Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Karen Frias 12:00 noon Raqual Roman

Monday 7:00 a.m Manuel Rosales

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Ellen Kubiak Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Michael Antenucci 5:30 p.m. Sofia & Carmelo Alandy

Thursday 7:00 a.m. Rosalie Hilger

Friday 7:00 a.m. Philip Freedman

Saturday 7:30 a.m. Ascencion Pagalan 5:00 p.m. Sr. Luz Consuelo Dolalas

Please pray for the recovery of:

Fire safety starts at home When families have fire plans in place, they are much more likely to escape the dangers should a fire occur. Be-cause a fire can separate parents from

their children, it’s important that everyone knows how to get out of the house safely and where to go. Teaching your kids to be resourceful in dangerous situations can help them in every aspect of their lives. For more information from the American Red Cross about fire escape planning email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

In Memoriam let us pray for all who have died,

that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord.

Sr. Luz Consuelo Dolalas

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

T M

The theme of the campaign is: “THOUGH WE ARE MANY WE ARE ONE.” Together in Mission pro-vides an opportunity to show our concern for those served by the 35 parishes and 52 schools that need your financial support.

You should have received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass. There are also Together in Mission enve-lopes in the pews.

As always, what you give should be given in gratitude and thanksgiving for what God has given to you. Thank your for your prayerful consideration and gener-ous response.

St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Goal:

$95,300.00 Goal

$ 73,520.00 Pledged

De La Salle Friendship Club for Seniors

Join the DLS Friendship Club this Wednesday, March 16th in

Seton Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nourishing hot lunches are served. Many activities and trips are planned for the year. For more information call Sandy Muir at 818 486-8011.

St. John Baptist de la Salle

February 28, 2016

Collection: $ 17,290.00

Thank you for your generosity.

D L S C S

S F We carry scrip (gift cards) for many department, electronic, and home im-

provement stores including Macy's, Best Buy, Gap, Old Navy, Sears, J.C. Penny's, and Target. We also carry scrip for specialty stores including Bath and Body, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Starbucks, Sees Candy, and Toys R Us.

For your dining needs we have scrip for many fine res-taurants including Red Lobster, Yard House, Chipotle, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Outback, Black Angus, and Denny's. We have fast food restaurants: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Subway, El Pollo Loco, Jack in the Box, Del Taco, Burger King, Wendy's, and Carl's Jr. too.

You can also purchase scrip for Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and Arco gas stations. We also have Vons, Smart and Final and Walmart/Sam’s too.

Thank you for supporting the Scrip Ministry.

ATTENTION! DATE CHANGE St. John Baptist de La Salle

Annual Parish Festival

April 8th, 9th and 10th

We need De La Salle Parishioner's to help us make this festival a success.

Call Judith and Tim Hicks 818 360-0307

THE ACIES OF THE LEGION OF MARY Each year there shall be a consecration of Legionaries to the Blessed Mother, and this year it will take place on Saturday, March 19th, at St. John Baptist De La Salle Church, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. This consecration, the declaration of fealty to Mary, the Queen of the Legion, is called the Acies. This is the great cen-tral annual function of the Legion, and

therefore all active and auxiliary members are en-couraged to attend this event. If you are interested in becoming a Legionary, please join us as well. Please bring a flower stem for offering.

Hospitality follows after the celebration. For ques-tions, please call Elisa at (818) 389-0194 or Alona Howard at (818) 268-6858.

D L S 5K R /W

Come spend an extraordinary morning with friends and family in a healthy environment at the

fourth annual DE LA SALLE 5K RUN/WALK. The event is Saturday, March 19th at 8 a.m. at beautiful Woodley Park. Anyone ages 8 to 108 can run or walk the full 5K around scenic Balboa Lake. For ages 7 and under, we will feature a kid's K after the main race. Show everyone you are committed to a healthy lifestyle by bringing the whole family to support our School and Parish. Register ONLINE at www.active.com search "De La Salle" -or- registra-tion forms can be found in the Parish office. For more info call Eric Neumann 818-621-2068.

In preparation for the Feast of the Divine Mercy, we invite everyone to join the 9-Day Novena scheduled below: 2016 DIVINE MERCY NOVENA AT DE LA SALLE March 25 Good Friday Serra Room 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM March 26 Saturday Serra Room 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM March 27 Easter Sunday Serra Room 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM March 28 Monday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM March 29 Tuesday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM March 30 Wednesday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM March 31 Thursday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM April 1 Friday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM April 2 Saturday Church 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM On April 3, 2016, “The Divine Mercy Sunday”, will be cel-ebrated at 12:00 noon mass. There will be blessing and veneration of the Image of the Divine Mercy, followed by the chanting of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and of-fering of flowers. Please bring a flower stem for offering.

Any questions about this celebration, or any assistance you can give, please call Elisa at (818) 597-0701.

THE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY St. John Baptist De La Salle Church

APRIL 3, 2016 Jesus told St. Faustina “I want to grant a complete par-don to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My Mercy”. We want to encourage everyone to take advantage of this incredi-ble promise and the additional Plenary Indulgence on this great Feast of Mercy “Divine Mercy Sunday”. We want you to benefit fully from these promises, and we also want you to notify all of your family and friends about them too and urge them to return to the practice of their faith! The Image of The Divine Mercy, which Our Lord requested to be solemnly blessed and venerated on this day, will be on display in our church. Pope John Paul II said that the image portrays the Risen Jesus Christ bringing Mercy to the whole world.

S.R.E 2016/2017 REGISTRATION

New student registration is open now. Registration will continue to be accepted on a first come ba-

sis in the SRE Office until space is full. Please contact the SRE Office for registration hours: (818) 368-1514 / re@sjbdls.org.

A copy of the Baptismal Certificate, and Registration Fee are required

upon registering.

CONFIRMATION 2018 REGISTRATION

Confirmation Registration for students entering the 9th grade thru 11th grade

in September 2016 opened on February 7th. A two year preparation period is required. Confirmation preparation is parish based and does NOT occur in the Catholic high schools. To receive this Sacra-ment in the Spring of 2018 at De La Salle, your student needs to be registered. New student regis-trations opened on February 7th. Registration will continue to be accepted on a first come basis in the SRE Office until space is full. Please contact the SRE Office for registration hours: (818) 368-1514 / re@sjbdls.org). A copy of the Baptismal Certificate, Sponsor Information (name, address, phone number and e-mail), and Registration Fee are required upon registering.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION: THE THIRD SCRUTINY

The Third Scrutiny will be cele-brated today at the 9:00am Mass. With Lazarus (John. 11:

1-45), we are called out of our tombs to em-brace life through death. The Gospel immerses us, along with the Elect, in the paradox of the Christianity, which we profess… the cross that is resurrection, the death that is life.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an extension of the main assembly’s cele-bration of the Mass. Watch for the ban-

ner in the Entrance Procession at the 9:00am Mass which means that the children will be dismissed to gath-er in the Kateri Room and hear simplified, age appropri-ate readings. They will reflect on what they’ve heard, profess their faith, offer prayers of the faithful and con-tribute to the collection basket (envelopes will be pro-vided). Their collection basket will be presented during the Offertory. The children will return to their families in Church for the continued celebration of the Mass. If you are interested in your child participating, have any questions, or would like to volunteer please contact Mrs. Cole: (818) 368-1514 / re@sjbdls.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO CONFIRMANDS

Our congratulations to the 2015 Candidates who were Confirmed on Saturday, March 12th. Sincere thanks to the S.R.E. Staff and Con-

firmation Facilitators for their dedication in pre-paring these students.

Altar Servers Ministry Office 368-1514 Anointing of the Sick Parish Office 363-2535

Baptisms Parish Office 363-2535 Bereavement Deacon Sam Frias 363-2535 Tracy Flores Bible Study Tim Castagnola 620-9569 Detention Ministry Diane Slattery 368-1514 Eucharistic Ministers Ministry Office 368-1514 Finance Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Hospital Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Hospitality Ministry Office 368-1514 Lectors Uli Eckel 368-1514 Legion of Mary Elisa Pazirandeh 368-1514 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Virgie Blanco 818 782-5644 Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee Gerry McGrath 363-1326 Marriage Office Sharon Mowery 363-2535 x224 Media Ministry Don Jacob 363-2535 media@sjbdls.org Music Ministry Director: Angelo Francisco 818 445-8771 Adult Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Youth Choir Kim Consaga (805) 527-7491 Handbell Choir Tim Castagnola 832-9687

Nursing Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Parish Pastoral Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Parish Ministry Office Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Respect Life Ministry Nancy Corbett 895-2500 Religious Education Office Director: Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Adult Education First Communion Elementary (Grades 3-5) Liturgy of the Word Family Ministry Middle School O.C.I.A./O.C.I.C. Confirmation Youth Ministry/High School School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 School Website: sjbdls.org Pre-Kindergarten thru Grade 8 16535 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CA 91344

Sacristans Kathy & Joe Bilotta 363-2535 Seniors Marty Spehar 514-6572 Senior Trips Sandy Muir 486-8011 St. Vincent de Paul Diane Slattery 363-2535 St. Vincent de Paul large item pick up call 800 974-3571 Ushers Ellen Celaya 363-2535 Parish Website: sjbdls.com Website email: janie@sjbdls.org DLS Swim Team Website: dlsswimteam.com

P - K P

De La Salle School is offering parents of 4 and 5 years old the opportunity of attending the TK (Transitional Kindergarten) and Kindergarten classes. These classes are open to children who are 4 years old by August 31st for TK and 5 by August 31st for Kindergarten. The children in TK learn the beginning skills for Kindergarten and all children will complete the Kindergarten standards by the end of the year. The clas-ses fill quickly so please contact DLS School for further information registration forms at 818 363-2270

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Our 11th St. John Baptist de la Salle Golf Tournament

will be held on Monday, June 6th

at Wood Ranch in Simi Valley.

Come and enjoy a day of continental breakfast, lunch on the course, dinner,

and of course GOLF!

For more information please call the school office (818) 363-2270.

PARISH TRAINING FOR NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

AND ALTAR SERVERS

If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister or if your child would like to be trained as an Altar Server (students must be entering the 4th grade and up in September 2016), please con-tact Mrs. Cole in the SRE/Parish Ministry Office

at re@sjbdls.org or (818) 368-1514.