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St. Gerard Majella Roman Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica Romana

A Pro-Life Parish / Parroquia en Favor de la Vida

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Gerardo Padilla

Associate Pastor Fr.Taddeo Maria MSE

Permanent Deacon Deacon Charlie Echeverry

Business Manager Frances Gomez

Parish Secretary Olga Limon

Parish Music Director Allan Sims Spanish Music Ministry

Carlos Martinez

Parish Lead Sacristan

Carlos Oconitrillo

Padre Pio Prayer Group Every 3rd Thursday of the month: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Contact: Faby Gomez godgiverofgrace@gmail.com

St. Gerard’s Outreach Ministry 310-390-5034

Ministering to the elderly, the homebound, the sick, and convalescent homes.

Food Bank (310) 390-5034

Catechism Center Office Hours (310) 391-9637

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4p.m. to 7:p.m. Saturday: 9a.m. to 1p.m.

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm 3:00pm - 6:30pm

4439 INGLEWOOD BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90066-6299

Rectory: (310)390-5034 Website: www.stgerardla.com * e-mail: stgerardmajella@ca.rr.com

Holy Mass

Sunday

9:00am English 10:30am Español 12:00pm English 1:30pm Español Monday — Saturday

8:00am (English)

Entre Semana 7:00pm (Español) Martes, Miércoles y Viernes

Holy Days Will be announced in the bulletin. Será anunciado en el boletín.

Shrine of St. Gerard Majella Patron of Mothers

Difficult Pregnancies and Childless Couples

Marriage-Matrimonio Quinceañeras Call the Parish Office . Llame a la Oficina.

Confessions Saturdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN COMMITTEE

(310-390-5034) Pregnant?

Considering an Abortion? There are other alternatives. Call the women at : WESTSIDE PREGNANCY CLINIC 24 HOUR HELP (310) 268-8400 www.wpclinic.org

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament

Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento

1st. Friday/1° Viernes 9:00am—6:30pm 10:00pm—4:00am

1st.Saturday/1° Sábado 7:00pm—7:00am

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wed. after 8:00a.m. Mass

Baptisms / Bautismos Call the Parish Office Llamar a la Oficina

310-390-5034

Need Help? Unplanned Pregnancy? Necesita ayuda?

Embarazo no-planeado? LAPS

Los Angeles Pregnancy Services 1-800-395-4357 24hr. Hotline

213-382-5433 Se habla Español

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021

Important Announcement. Our beloved pastor Msgr. Martin Slaughter has retired as of January 1, 2021. We wish the best for Msgr. Martin and thank him profusely for all his hard work and dedication to this parish for the last 20 years. It certainly has improved in so many ways since he first came here to St. Gerard Majella church. It is our wish that he enjoys his retirement to the fullest. May God bless and keep him in His care. We welcome and congratulate Fr. Gerardo Padilla as our new pastor. He has all our support and prayers as he transitions into this new chapter of his life.

St. Michael’s Prayer

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our recently departed members of St. Gerard Majella parish. Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Leocadia Alamillo Gualberto Benitez

Manuela Lujano Norberto Magallanes

Beatrice Marshall David Ruiz

Robert Sevilla Mary Silverman

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ONLINE GIVING Donations to St. Gerard Majella Church can be made online. Go to our website stgerardla.com on your iPhone, Android, or PC. Click the DONATION button and fill out the form. Use credit card or check. Click the collection you want to give to: 1st Collection –Pays the bills, 2nd collection (for the poor or Catechism classes.) Catechism Class fee or Teen Confirmation Class fee, Wish List, or Together in Mission. For information call the office @ 310-390-5034.

Purgatorial Society

You are invited to a perfect way to remember a deceased loved one by enrolling her/him as a Member of the St. Gerard Majella’s Purgatorial Society! As a member of this society, your deceased family member or friend will be remembered in a Special Mass that is celebrated each month for a year, at the 9:00 a.m . Mass in English or the 10:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish every first Sunday of the month. You will also receive a leatherette Mass Folder with a certificate and white velum envelope. Donation for the enrolled deceased family member or friend is $50.00 per year. Call for information: 310-390-5034

Sociedad del Purgatorio Usted está invitado a una manera perfecta de recordar a un ser querido fallecido inscribiendo a él / ella como un miembro de la Sociedad del Purgatorio de San Gerardo de Majella! Como miembro de esta sociedad, su familiar o amigo fallecido serán recordados en una misa especial que se celebra cada mes durante un año: el primer domingo de cada mes a las 9:00 am. en Inglés y las 10:30 am en español. También recibirá una carpeta con un certificado y un sobre. Donación para inscribir el miembro difunto de la familia o un amigo es $ 50.00 por año. Para más información: 310-390-5034

DONACIONES EN LINEA Donaciones para la iglesia de San Gerardo de Majella pueden hacerse en Línea. Ir a nuestro pagina electrónica stgerardla.com en su iPhone, Android o PC. Oprima el botón de DONACION y llene la forma. Use tarjeta de crédito o cheque. Oprima la ofrenda que quiere dar: Primera Colecta—Pagar mantenimiento, 2da Colecta (para los pobres o clases de Catecismo), Juntos en Misión, o Lista de Deseo. Para mas información llame la oficina al 310-390-5034

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Praise the Lord!!

We are back in the church. Mass schedule

Sunday: Mass in English - 9:00 and 12 noon Mass in Spanish 10:30am and 1:30pm

Remember to wear a mask

Mass during the week - Monday through Saturday at 8:00am Remember to wear a mask.

Confessions on Saturday-3:00pm to 4:00pm Parish office hours:

Monday - Friday 9am to 12:30 and 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Service at the door only.

Remember to wear a mask when you come to the office.

Saturday, Jan. 23rd 5:30p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24th 7:30a.m. 9:00a.m. Ann Marie & Ming Morrissette (B-day) 10:30a.m. Los Fieles de San Gerardo + 12:00p.m. Ernesto Ramos + 1:30p.m. Maria Velazco + Monday, Jan. 25th 8:00a.m. Crescencio Guerrero +

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES DE MISA DIARIA

Tuesday, Jan. 26th 8:00a.m. Karla O. Ryan + Wednesday, Jan. 27th 8:00a.m. Monica Pimentel + Thursday, Jan. 28th 8:00a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood Friday, Jan. 29th 8:00 a.m. Juan Pimentel + Saturday, Jan. 30th 8:00a.m. Greg Olmeda Jr. +

Attention!!! Every Thursday morning after the 8:00am Mass the church will be closed for cleaning. It will be re-opened around 11:00am after the volunteers have finished cleaning. Thank you

The Mass intention Book for 2021 is now available at the Rectory office. Weekday hours 9:00am to 12:30pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm

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St.Gerard’sPreschoolNowenrollingfortheWinter&Spring

WeGrowandLearnThroughPlayatSaintGerardMajella’sChildren’sCenter

4461 Inglewood Blvd, L.A. CA 90066 (310) 397-4863

sgmchildrencenter@gmail.com www.sgmcc.org

Openings for 2 and young 3 year olds

Play-Based Preschool ages 2 through 5 years old

Enrolling Now for the Winter and Spring *Children do not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Preschool hours 7:30am to 5:30pm (Monday through Friday)

Call or E-mail us to schedule a tour Director: Dania Molina

¿Sabía Hable con sus hijos sobre los desafíos de las redes sociales Los niños han pasado muchos meses en casa, separados de amigos y compañeros de clase. Las redes sociales son una gran herramienta para mantenerse en contacto, pero definitivamente hay aspectos peligrosos de mucho “tiempo frente a la pantalla” que los padres deben tener en cuenta. Los desafíos de las redes sociales van desde divertidos e inofensivos hasta riesgosos y peligrosos, y a veces incluso ilegales. Si sus hijos tienen cuentas en las redes sociales, platique con ellos sobre cómo tomar decisiones inteligentes y saber la diferencia entre bromas inofensivas y acrobacias muy peligrosas. Haga un pacto con ellos para discutir cualquier cosa que ellos vean hacer sus amigos o conocidos antes de probarlo en casa. Para obtener más consejos sobre la seguridad de las redes sociales, visite https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

Did You Know? Talk to your children about social media challenges Children have spent many months at home now, separated from friends and classmates. Social media is a great tool to stay in touch, but there are definitely dangerous aspects to much “screen time” that parents need to be aware about. Social media challenges range from funny and harmless to risky and dangerous — and sometimes even illegal. If your child has social media accounts, talk to them about making smart choices and about knowing the difference between harmless pranks and seriously dangerous stunts. Make a pact to discuss anything they see their friends or acquaintances doing before they try it out at home. For more tips on social media safety, visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

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Boleta de Inscripción de la Parroquia de San Gerardo de Majella

Nuevos miembros de la parroquia son invitados a utilizar esta forma para registrarse. Los miembros registrados lo pueden utilizar para informarnos de un cambio de domicilio, el número de teléfono o para solicitar sobres de ofrenda. Deposite esta forma en la canasta de ofrendas o entréguelo a la oficina parroquial. Sr. Primer Nombre Sra. _________________________Apellido___________________________________

Nombre Del Cónyuge _________________________ Teléfono _____________________________

Dirección _____________________________________________________________________________ Ciudad Y Código Postal ________________________________________________________________ Hijos(as) _____________________________________________________________________________

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St. Gerard Majella Parish New members of the parish are invited to use this form to register. Registered members may use it to advise us of a change of address, phone number or to request offertory envelopes. Either drop the form below in the collection basket or bring to the parish office. Mr./Mrs. First Name Ms. ________________________ Last Name ____________________________________

Spouse’s First Name _________________________ Telephone _______________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City & Zip code ______________________________________________________________________

Children __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Bulletin # 913028 St. Gerard Majella Church 4439 Inglewood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 Contact: Frances Gomez 310-390-5034 Office 310-922-2987 Cell 7pages Program used: Publisher Adobe Acrobat XI Pro Special instructions Quantity: 250 bulletins