Pastor: Fr. Sang Van Tran (310) 323-0030

Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Thomas M. Acton

Permanent Deacon: Deacon Matthew Van P. Nguyen

Parish Secretary: Ricardo Mata (310) 323-0030

Bookkeeper & Choir Coordinator: Domingo De Guzman (310) 323-0030

School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino (310) 327-9133

Filipino Community: Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944

Crecimiento en la Fe: Julio Pérez (310) 916-5001

Vietnamese Community: Hung Duc Tran (310) 676-1864

Sri-Lankan Community: Rohan Fernando (310) 532-6487

MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street • Gardena, CA 90249 Tel: (310) 323 0030 •Fax: (310) 323-8081

E-Mail: office@mariareginagardena.net ♦ Website www.MariaReginaGardena.net

A u g u s t 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 T w e n t y - S e c o n d S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

“Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Mass Intentions & Schedule

Saturday August 30 7:00 AM Vocations 5:30 PM Bellaflor Alcantara † 7:00PM Phero– Anna †

Sunday August 31 8:00 AM Gise Maria † 10:00 AM Anton Ke † 12:00 Noon Maria Inez Diaz Perez † Monday September 1 7:00 AM Teresa Anna † Tuesday September 2 7:00 AM Phero Maria † Wednesday September 3 7:00 AM Tran’s Family (Thanksgiving) Thursday September 4 7:00 AM Peace Family Tran 6:30 PM All Souls † Friday September 5 7:00 AM Anton Ke † Saturday September 6 7:00 AM Vocations 5:30 PM Eugenia Gavina † 7:00PM All Souls †

Thank you for your support. Sunday Collection : August 23-24, 2014……….$5,985.00

Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a su Iglesia de Maria Regina.

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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

Mass intentions request will only be taken in the office a week in advance if space is available. Only one

intention per Mass. Please submit the request in the office.

DOING GOD’S WILL The language of Jeremiah as he addresses his yearnings to God—he says, “You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped” (Jeremiah 20:7)—indicates a close and personal relationship with God. It is one the prophet obviously cherishes despite the derision and reproach it brings him. In the Gospel, Jesus indicates a similar bond with his Father. In spite of the difficult challenges presented by following God’s will, Jesus is not deterred. Giving up our own worldly cares and dreams, even as we accept pain and suffering, is more than a fair exchange for doing the will of God. The only way to do God’s will is offer our whole selves to God. As St. Paul writes in the Letter to the Romans: “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2a). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

HACER LA VOLUNTAD DE DIOS El lenguaje de Jeremías al dirigir sus anhelos al Señor diciéndole: “Me has seducido, Señor, y me dejé seducer por ti” (Jeremías 20:7), indica una relación muy íntima. Es una que el profeta obviamente valora a pesar de los reproches y burlas que le trae. En el Evangelio, Jesús indica un lazo similar con su Padre. A pesar del difícil reto de seguir la voluntad de Dios, Jesús no se detiene. Dejar atrás los cuidados del mundo y los sueños, aunque sea para aceptar el dolor y el sufrimiento, es más que un intercambio justo para hacer la voluntad de Dios. La única manera de hacer la voluntad de Dios es ofrecer todo nuestro ser a Dios. Como san Pablo escribe en la carta a los romanos: “No sigan la corriente del mundo en que vivimos, más bien transfórmense por la renovación de su mente” (Romanos 12:2a). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The parish office will be

closed on Monday September 1st.

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Ministerios de la Parroquia

Guadalupanos guadalupnanos@MariaReginaGardena.net Folklorico folklorico@MariaReginaGardena.net Rosarios Martes a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia Hora Santa Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 pm Familias Unidas Todos los Miercoles 7:00 pm Grupo de Oracion Crecimiento en la Fe Viernes 7:00 pm Salon Parroqioal Julio Perez (310) 916-5001 Liturgy Coordinator Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Lectors Danita Mallett Eucharistic Ministers Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Communion to the Sick Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637 Altar Servers Martha Craft Sacristy Sacristan Committee Altar Decoration Fr. Sang & Committee Religious Education Saturday Mornings Ramon Nunez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Hung Tran (Vietnamese) Youth Confirmation Monday Night (6:30pm - 8:30pm) David Sevilla (310) 323-0030 Pastoral Council Fred Purifoy (310) 344-8283 Finance Committee Eddie Rodriguez (310) 516-9659

Please Pray :

(†) Remember those who have recently been called from this life especially: Lucy Ezekwen (Mother of Sr. Angelina Ezekwen of Daughters of Divine Promise. Sr. Angelina helps every Monday at the food dispensary with us. Please keep her mother in your prayer.) Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially: Carmen Gomez Please call the office if you would like to be added to the list of prayers for the bulle n. (Tuesday’s of the week are the cut off day of every week for bulle n)

ADULT FAITH R.C.I.A

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

If you are 18 yrs. or over, or know someone that has not received any (or all) of the Sacraments of Initiation:

Baptism, 1st Communion or Confirmation or even would like to renew and strengthen your faith, please contact Fr. Sang in

the Office 310-323-0030.

FORMACION DE ADULTOS R.I.C.A

Si usted es de 18 o mayor , o sabe de alguien que no ha recibido

cualquiera (o todos) de los Sacramentos de Iniciación: Bautismo, primera Comunión o la Confirmación o solamente quisiera renovar su formacion de fe, contacte por favor Pdr.

Sang en la oficina 310-323-0030.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

Registrations Information for Sacraments Registraciones para Catesismo

All Religious Education Programs are based in a Two Year Program

Las Clases son los Sabados

8:30am-10:00am Catesismo Español Solamente Grados de 1-6 Las regristraciones son los Domingos despues de la misa de 12pm hasta Agosto 31. La Cuota de Registracion sera $75.00, Por favor de traer una copia del certificado de bautismo.

Classes are on Saturday 10:45 to 12:45

English Catechesis : For grades 1– 8 Please Call Parish office to be put on waiting List. During the Registration you will need the original Baptismal Certificate and Registration fee is $75.00

Classes are on Mondays twice a month 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Confirmation Program English only For Teenagers ages 14-17 or at least be in the 9th grade we are taking registrations in the Parish office from 9am to 5pm. During the Registration you need to present the Original Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate and Registration fee is $75.00

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Maria Regina School SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT

2014-2015 School Year! TK– 8th Grade

( TK must be 4-year olds by September 1st)

“Building Educational Blocks ~ One Year at a Time!”

13510 South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA. 90249* 310) 327-9133* Fax (310) 327-2636* Website www.mregina.org * emailinfo@mregina.org

Galleria School Rewards

Join the galleria e-Club program by logging on to www.southbaygalleria.com and click on the Galleria e-Club link to register. Schools receive 250 bonus points for each application completely filled out (limit 1 per ) Give credit to our school by putting the school’s name in the “Areas of interest” portion of the application. E-Club provides you with advance notice of sales, events and promotions plus exclusive Galleria School Rewards bonus point’s opportunities! Points are available to New e-Club Members only.

A Gathering of the Catholic Faithful in Los Angeles Today's Marriage and Family Life

Everyone is invited to a three-day Summit on Today's Marriage and Family Life on September 12-14, 2014, at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Church in Walnut, California. A free Praise Concert will open the Summit on Friday night. The Summit Proper on Saturday will be highlighted by valuable talks and open forums with Bishop Emeritus Ted Bacani from the Philippines as keynote speaker. The weekend will then be culminated by a Wedding Mass on Sunday. Tickets for Saturday’s activities are priced at only $25 each, meals and snacks included. For tickets and information, please call the St. Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Officeat (909) 595-9545 or Honchee Natividad at (909) 576-4991.

Religious Vocation Discernment Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18-40 are invited to a prayerful and reflective Religious Vocation Discernment Weekend Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de

Paul, Oct. 10-12, 2014, Los Altos Hills, CA. For reservations and more information contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C., 650/949-8890, 213-210-9903, or email SrLisaDC@aol.com. www.DaughtersOfCharity.com

Junipero-Serra High School Junipero-Serra High School has partnered with gphomestay’s residential program! Together, we are offering an incredible opportunity to families in San Mateo and the surrounding areas. If you are interested in making a positive impact on the life of an international student and live within 30 minutes of San Mateo, you may want to consider becoming a host family. You may learn more at our website: www.gphomestay.com Host families will receive a monthly stipend of $1100 and have access to ongoing support from local Residential Coordinators who can help with coordinating meeting your student upon arrival, keeping you connected with the school community, and mediating issues if they arise. Students come with their own insurance and spending money and stay for the academic year. There are also short-term hosting opportunities available. Contact Dave for more information at dbrown@gphomestay.com or our info line at 781-996-0429 If you are ready to take the next step and fill out an application please visit: http://www.gphomestay.com/Application4.html

Sacred Heart Retreat House

Back to Basics: Apologetics Conference When: Saturday, September 20, 2014

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: St. Joseph Campus, 507 N. Granada Ave, Alhambra

Speaker: Trent Horn Cost: $35.00 per person (or whatever you can pay)

Includes continental breakfast and lunch

Marriage and Family Life Conference When: Sunday, September 28, 2014

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: St. Joseph Campus, 507 N. Granada Ave, Alhambra

Speakers: Christine Watkins and Chris Faddis Cost: $50.00 per family (or whatever you can pay)

Includes continental breakfast and lunch. All ages welcome! If you have any questions about these events or would like to RSVP, please call us at (626) 289-1353 ext. 200

2014 Maria Regina Fiesta Needs Some Chillin’ Support!

We are preparing the delicious food menus, booking live entertainment, and looking forward to the friendships, and building a stronger community at our upcoming fiesta in September.

Our ice machine is sick and needs to be fixed. In fact, even when fixed, we won’t have enough ice to support our three days of fiesta food and beverages! Our refrigerator is mighty, but small. It isn’t large enough to keep our food fresh and

beverages cold for the fiesta. We need your help! Please call/text Ms. Jul Marie Hermosisima, fiesta chair, at 310-721-9214 or call our office to let us know if you can loan us any of the following for the fiesta:

• An ice machine • A refrigerator

• Ice chests (10+ needed)

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