All Saints Holy Day of Obligation

Monday, October 31, 2016:

7:30pm Vigil, Vietnamese Mass

Tuesday, November 1, 2016: 7:00am, English Mass

7:00pm, Bilingual Mass ———————————————————————————-—————–———-

All Souls’ Day Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Mass Times: 7:00am

7:00pm

May they rest in peace.

MARIA REGINA PARISH

2150 W. 135th Street, Gardena, CA 90249 Office: (310) 323-0030 ♦ Fax: (310) 323-8081

office@MariaReginaGardena.net www.MariaReginaGardena.net

Collect Prayer

Almighty ever-living God,

increase our faith, hope and charity,

and make us love what you command

so that we may merit what you promise.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son, who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Roman Missal

Pastor: Rev. Sang Van Tran

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Acton

Sunday Mass: Rev. Amaechi Ugwu, S.J.

Permanent Deacons: Dn. Matthew Van P. Nguyen

Dn. Ramon Nuñez

Special Ministry: Jül Marie Hermosísima

Receptionist: Manuela Castañeda

School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino

School Office: (310) 327-9133

Mass Schedule English:

Monday through Friday, 7:00am

Saturday, 7:00am & 5:30pm •Sunday, 8:00am & 10:00am

Spanish:

Domingo (Sunday), 12 noon/Medio Dia

Viernes (Friday), Oracion— Crecimiento en la Fé, 6:30pm

Vietnamese:

Saturday, 7:00pm

Thursday, 6:30pm

Prayer Group, after morning Mass on Saturday

Adoration: 1st Friday each month, 7:00-9:00pm.

Hora Santa: Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30pm.

Confessions: Saturday 4:00pm or anytime by appointment.

Baptism, Marriage, Quinceañera: Please call the church office for more information or visit

our website at www.MariaReginaGardena.net.

Sick Calls: Please call the office.

October 22-23, 2016

Today’s Second Collection

Catholics throughout the world celebrate and support World Mission Sunday. Always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. For more information, please visit www.IAmMissionary.org.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;

it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw

till the Most High responds. -- Sirach 35:17-18a

Sunday & Repair/Maintenance Collections:

Sunday, October 15-16, 2016……...................$5,765.00

Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a la Iglesa Maria Regina.

HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST, OR ESTATE PLANNING?

You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA 90249

Thank you for your consideration.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, October 22 7:00am Vocations 5:30pm Guise Maria Luca 7:00pm Tạ ơn TBD Sunday, October 23 8:00am Lucena Martinez y Familia (Acción de Gracias) 10:00am Egoawuagwu Maduafokwa † 12:00 Noon Henrietta Udensi (Intentions) Monday, October 24 7:00am Carmela Layson (Thanksgiving) Tuesday, October 25 7:00am Carmela Layson (Thanksgiving) Wednesday, October 26 7:00am Carmela Layson (Thanksgiving) Thursday, October 27 7:00am Andres Catacutan † 6:30pm Các Linh Hồn † Friday, October 28 7:00am Carmela Layson (Thanksgiving) Saturday, October 29 7:00am Vocations 5:30pm Eddie Rodriguez (Clients) 7:00pm Các Linh Hồn †

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

Become an

Altar Server!

We are accepting training reservations for new

altar servers. Please RSVP no later than October 24 so that we may arrange for training.

To register your child for the training, please call Mrs. Craft at (310) 515-5208; provide your name and phone number. You may also call the church office to register.

Daily Bible Readings

Monday: Eph 4:32 -- 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5;

Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30

Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;

Lk 13:31-35

Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16

Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef;

Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday: Wis 11:22 -- 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11,

13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 -- 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

CELEBRACIÓN DEL

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

October 29, 2016: 10:00am Misa Calvary Cemetery 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles 12pm (noon): Celebración Cultural

con danza folclórica, concierto de mariachi,

y actividades para los niños

Los espacios para los altares son limitados. Para reservar un espacio por favor llame al (323) 307-4202. Para mas información, visite: archla.org/diadelosmuertos.

Maria Regina Church Simbang Gabi Fundraising

with turnaround to Pechanga Casino

Please join the Filipino Community with our fundraising for Maria Regina Church!

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2016 Meet up: 7:30am @ Maria Regina Church Parking Lot Return: 4:00pm (Maria Regina Church) Cost: $25.00—cost/donation ($5 refunded back to player’s card) Refreshments served during bus trip.

Information: Aida Abalos, (310) 989-7944

You may have noticed…

Some of the parking lot lines are getting a fresh coat of paint.

Mr. Sal Guzman, a long-time parishioner, has been volunteering his time to make this happen.

We appreciate you, Mr. Sal Guzman!

Maria Regina School

TK* - 8th

Grade

Yes—we are still accepting registrations!

A Catholic education is a smart investment for

your child’s future. If you are considering a

school community for your child that is rich in

academics and rooted in faith, please consider

calling, visiting, or touring our Catholic school.

Office: (310) 327-9133 email: info@mrregina.org Tuition assistance available. Call the school office for details.

*TK must be 4 years of age by September 1st.

A Catholic Education lasts a lifetime!

MARIA REGINA CHURCH Church Ministries / Ministerios de la Parroquia

Pastoral Council Fred Purifoy (310) 323-8396 Finance Committee Eddie Rodriguez (310) 384-6350 Development Committee Julio Pérez

Liturgy Coordinator Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Choir Coordinator Jül Marie Hermosísima (310) 721-9214

Ushers Team Sacristy Assigned Sacristan Altar Servers Martha Craft Eucharistic Ministers Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Lectors Danita Mallett Communion to the Sick Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637

Altar Decoration Fr. Sang & Committee

Quinceañera Manuela Castañeda (310) 323-0030

Weddings - Funerals Manuela Castañeda (310) 323-0030 Julio Pérez

Religious Education Saturday Mornings Maria Nuñez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Tráng Đặng (Vietnamese)

Youth Confirmation Monday Nights (6:30pm - 8:30pm) David Sevilla (310) 323-0030

Grupo de Oracion Crecimiento en la Fé (310) 323-0030 Viernes 7:00pm Salon Parroqioal Leopoldo Guzman y Julio Pérez

Guadalupanos guadalupanos@MariaReginaGardena.net

Folklorico folklorico@MariaReginaGardena.net

Rosarios Martes a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia

Hora Santa Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30pm

African American Ministry Aham Nwosu (310) 701-2850

Filipino Ministry Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944

Sri-Lankan Ministry Nimali Ameresekere (310) 525-0507

Vietnamese Ministry Hoang Tan (310) 344-8283

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

Support Maria Regina Catholic School! When: October 28, 2016, Friday

What: Movie Night

Where: Maria Regina School Playground

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Cost: $5.00 per person

Refreshments will be available for purchase. Questions? Please call the school office at (310) 327-9133.

Why Catholic Schools Matter

Catholic Schools are good for children, families, communities, the nation, and the Church. Below are just a few reasons:

1. Catholic schools provide religious and moral formation in a world badly in need of Gospel values.

2. Catholic schools excel in offering high quality, affordable education, particularly to those most in need.

3. Catholic schools are the responsibility of the entire Catholic community.

4. Catholic schools are essential to the health of the Church and our democracy - they nurture the soul of our nation.

Prayers for the Sick Jonathan Guzman Celestino Layson

Bulletin Prayers Please call or email your request to our Parish Office by 7:00pm, Tuesdays:

(310) 323-0030 • office@MariaReginaGardena.net.

Rest in Peace Kailey Gomez Nolan Gionni Macias

COME SING WITH US! Maria Regina Church is preparing for Advent and Christmas and is looking for more singers to join our choirs for the following Masses:

5:30pm Saturday • 8:00am & 10:00am Sunday

Being an active part of the Mass is easy with a 45-minute warm-up / rehearsal prior to the start of each Mass. Auditions are not required; however, we do need strong voices to sing on pitch and blend in with the other singers. Stop by to talk with the choir coordinator, Ms. Jul Marie, after the morning Masses for more information.

A person who sings prays twice. St. Augustine

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

Healthy suspicion can protect those who are vulnerable to abuse

When it comes to fighting against abuse,

prevention is the first step. For adults who work

with kids, it’s important to recognize the signs

of those who could be vulnerable to predators

or abuse. Using healthy suspicion can help

prevent access to these kids as well.

For a copy of the VIRTUS® article Awareness

and Education Empower Adults to Better

Protect Minors, call or email:

213-637-7227 jvienna@la-archdiocese.org

La sospecha saludable puede proteger a aquellos que

son vulnerables al abuso

Cuando se trata de pelear contra el abuso, la prevención es el primer paso. Para adultos que trabajan con niños, es importante reconocer las señales de aquellos que pueden ser vulnerables a los depredadores o al abuso. Tener sospechas saludables también puede ayudar a prevenir el acceso a estos niños. Para una copia del artículo en VIRTUS® “Awareness and Education Empower Adults to Better Protect Minors” (Tener conciencia y educación empodera a los adultos a proteger mejor a los menores), envíe un correo electrónico a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org o llame al 213-637-7227.

October is Respect Life: Moved by Mercy

When we let our hearts be moved by God's

mercy, it shapes everything. God made each of

us in his own image and likeness. He desires

to be united with us forever in a loving

relationship. God loves us, treats us with

respect, and asks us to do the same with

others. Every person is sacred and must be

treated with the dignity they deserve. No one

should ever be treated callously or carelessly—

everyone should be cherished and protected!

We are called to show mercy because

mercy has first been shown to us.

Pope Francis

Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards him: He awaits you with open arms.

Pope Francis

SEPTEMBER 28 — NOVEMBER 6:

SAVE LIVES AND MAKE HISTORY! Protect mothers and children by joining the largest

nationwide pro-life mobilization in history!

Learn more! Get involved!

LA Archdiocese: 40daysforlife.com

Bringing Our Values of Faith When Voting

The bishops of the United States have issued a statement on the importance of bringing the values of our faith to the decisions made in our public life. In their statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the bishops call for "a different kind of political engagement: One shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and the vulnerable" (no. 14).

As you prepare for the upcoming election, please consider how the values of your faith can help you make your decisions.

For information on Faithful Citizenship, visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org.

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

All Souls’ Day November 2, 2016

Wednesday

Mass Times: 7:00am 7:00pm

Dear brothers and sisters,

During November, we are called in a special way to remember our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection (Eucharistic Prayer II).

The Feast of All Souls calls us to turn to the memory of our deceased relatives and friends. I know that during the past years, you have suffered the loss of a family member.

As you know, the dead have as much of a right to be at the assembly as the living. Recalling them makes them present.

As one parish family, we will be praying for ourselves and our loved ones. I look forward to praying with you as we gather around the table of the Lord. May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find God’s presence, light, happiness, and peace (Eucharistic

Prayer I).

Rev. Sang Tran, Pastor

may they rest in peace.

que descansen en paz.

Xin cho các linh hồn được nghỉ yên muôn đời.

In the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on All Souls’ Day, please remember the Souls of:

1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________

My Offering: $ _______________

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016