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St. Augustine
Catholic Church & School
Celebrating Over 100 Years of Catholic Tradition
FOLLOW CHRIST IN 2021!!
As we continue this four-week period of Ordinary Time in preparation for the beginning of the holy season
of Lent on February 17, we are most certainly not experiencing “ordinary” times. The past year has been
quite extraordinary, and in 2021, we will continue to be challenged by the impact of the COVID-19
Pandemic, which rages on locally here in Los Angeles County and around the world. The arrival of the
vaccines brings us hope for a return to a “new normal” that will allow us to get back to some sense of
normalcy in our lives, but we still need to remain flexible and adapt to changes in how we live our lives.
Here at St. Augustine, we are blessed to be able to serve our Parish Family and the larger community with
the opportunity to celebrate our faith in as safe a way possible – through the parking lot Mass. We are also
blessed to have such
wonderful volunteers, who are
dedicated to providing a
healthy Mass environment for
those attending in person. I
thank all our volunteers who
make our parking lot Mass
possible. I hope you will share
your thanks through prayer,
kind words, and even, perhaps,
by volunteering with your time
and talents.
In today’s Gospel, we see
Andrew introduce his brother Simon to Jesus and both follow Jesus as disciples. I invite you to be like
Andrew and encourage your friends, loved ones, and others you know to come and experience the joy of
the love of Jesus Christ through celebrating Mass in our parking lot. You may have heard that in response
to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, related to churches in New York, the Los Angeles County Health
Department and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are allowing Masses to be celebrated inside churches.
However, any Masses held inside the Church are to be celebrated in accordance with updated health and
safety protocols (see page 5 of this bulletin). At St. Augustine, we have found that we can accommodate
more parishioners in our parking lot, under COVID protocols, than in the Church. Because our goal is to
serve as many of our parishioners as possible, keeping their health and safety foremost in our minds, the
parish clergy and leadership team have decided to continue to celebrate the Mass outdoors for the
foreseeable future. This decision is also in line with the recommendations of the Archdiocese and
Archbishop Gomez, who put the health and safety of the people before anything else. After all, whether we
gather to pray in the church building or outside in the parking lot, we, the community of St Augustine, are
the Church, the Body of Christ.
Blessings, Fr. Chris
Finally, rest assured that all of you are in my daily prayers.
3850 Jasmine Ave, Culver City (310) 838 -2477 www.st-augustine-
January 17, 2021 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Four O’Clock Moment
Have you ever had an experience that transformed you, that was a defining moment, even though you might not
have realized it at the time? Maybe it was when you had that first date with the person with whom you eventually (or
suddenly) fell head over heels in love and who became your spouse. Maybe it was when you decided to leave your
comfort zone behind and try something completely out of character -- to leave an unproductive, life-draining job and
start afresh, or to move away from home to go to college, or to forget about old hurts and reconcile with a former
enemy, who then became a good friend. These are the four o’clock moments —so-called because it was at four o’clock
in the afternoon that Andrew and “the other disciple” had their lives transformed by their encounter with Jesus. These
events change us forever, redirect us, help us discover who we are and for what we have been created. These “four
o’clock moments” are the subject of today’s readings.
Samuel experiences his four o’clock moment in the Temple. Three times he is awakened by a mysterious voice
that calls his name. Three times he runs to Eli, the high priest; three times Eli informs his protégé that the high priest is
not the source of the calls. Like Samuel, often we cannot make sense of these four o’clock moments by ourselves.
Sometimes we need help to understand their meaning. Samuel goes to Eli, who finally realizes that it is the Lord who is
summoning the young boy. Eli gives Samuel the best advice – the next time Samuel hears the voice, he is to respond,
Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. When Samuel follows Eli’s advice, when he listens and responds to the Word
of the Lord, his life changes forever. He becomes one of the greatest of the prophets of Israel because the Lord was with
him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect. Samuel’s four o’clock moment transforms not only his life, but
the history of Israel, for it is Samuel who will anoint David as the king who will lead God’s chosen people to the height
of their temporal glory and power. Undoubtedly, Samuel remembered that life-changing event in the Temple for the rest
of his days.
The Gospel of John describes the original four o’clock moment. Andrew and another unnamed person, both
disciples of John the Baptist, are transformed forever when their master points to Jesus and says, Behold, the Lamb of
God. As with Samuel, the two disciples don’t understand or respond to God’s call on their own; they rely on someone
else -- in this case, John the Baptist – to point them in the right direction. John the Baptist, the Messiah’s herald directs
Andrew and his companion to Jesus and this encounter changes not only Andrew’s life, but his brother Simon’s life,
and, eventually, the lives of all to whom Andrew will proclaim the Good News of the Jesus Christ, Son of God,
Messiah, Lord, and Redeemer.
A four o’clock moment presents us, as it did Andrew and his colleague, with a challenge. It invites us to
consider Jesus’ question to the disciples, What are you looking for? It asks us to re-evaluate our lives and prior choices
and to reflect on the purpose for which we have been created. It offers us the opportunity to make a choice that will
change not only our lives, but the lives of the people around us. Sometimes, we don’t know how to answer Jesus’
question – Andrew and the other disciples certainly didn’t. However, they knew in their guts that this four o’clock
moment, this divine summons, demanded a response. All they could think to say was, Rabbi, where are you staying?
When confronted with God’s invitation, sometimes all we can think to answer is something similar: Lord, show me the
way. That’s enough for a start. Jesus will always encourage us to take the next step, just as he did with Andrew and his
friend, when he told them, Come and see.
The four o’clock moments described in 1 Samuel and John change us. Paul experienced his own four o’clock
moment on the road to Damascus, an event that completely changed him. No longer one who sought out Christians to
put them in chains and persecute them, Paul became the Apostle to the Gentiles, spreading the Gospel to countless
people. In 1 Corinthians, he reminds us that the four o’clock moments of our encounters with Jesus must change not
only the way we live, but how we treat others. We are no longer our own but belong to Christ because we have become
members of his Body; purchased at the price of his life, death, and resurrection; joined to him through the Holy Spirit;
and called by him to proclaim his Gospel with our lives.
I have had several four o’clock moments in my own life, times when I felt either God’s presence or experienced
his call. I remember a time during a canoe trip when I looked up at the splendor of the night sky, unadulterated by city
lights, and knew the presence of God. Or another time, during a confession, when the priest asked me if I might have a
vocation to the priesthood and feeling a summons well up in me. Like Samuel and Andrew, I needed the help of others,
of spiritual directors, to discern the meaning of these encounters and respond to the question, What are you looking for;
to answer, speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. Those four o’clock moments, and others like them, changed my
life forever and led me to serve God and his people as a priest. They are indelibly etched in my mind and on my heart.
They continue to form my life, so that with Samuel, Andrew and countless others who have had their own four o’clock
moments, I can join the psalmist’s prayer: Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.
Blessings, Fr. Chris
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TODAY’S READINGS Pope Francis has announced that this year (from
First Reading —Speak, Lord, December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021) will be
for your servant is listening (1
Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). the Year of St. Joseph. The Holy Father explained
Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I why he made this decree in his Apostolic
come to do your will Le er PATRIS CORDE.—available on the Va can
(Psalm 40).
website.
Second Reading —Your bodies
are members of Christ; glorify PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH
God in your body (1
Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20). Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Gospel — The first disciples saw where Jesus was
staying and they stayed with him (John 1:35-42). Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © To you God entrusted his only Son;
1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corpora on. All rights reserved. in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
New Times for Sunday Mass star ng Nov (in the Parking Lot)
Mass in Spanish on Sunday @ 12:30pm
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
Mass in English on Sunday @ 10am and 3pm show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Weekday Mass (in the Parking Lot)
Mass in English on Tuesday & Thursday @ 5:30 pm Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Sacrament of Reconcilia on
(Held in the St. Ambrose & Our Lady of Guadalupe Rooms We invite you to pray this prayer during the liturgical year 2021,
in the Parish Center, not in the Church) proclaimed as the year of St. Joseph by Pope Francis.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Mondays and Wednesdays,
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Saturdays.
St Augustine Parish Mission Statement
For information about Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals,
In following the teachings of Jesus Christ, St
Quinceaneras and other celebrations, please contact
the Parish Office (310) 838-2477. Augus ne Parish lives and radiates the love of God
through prayer and ac on. We strive to accomplish
this mission by fostering our Catholic iden ty,
All ministry mee ngs are cancelled un l further no ce.
joyfully celebra ng the sacraments together as a
Sacraments of Initiation will occur in November in the diverse community, and recognizing and promo ng
parking lot on Saturdays Please contact the Parish office for social jus ce.
details.
Offertory Informa on during me of limited Masses in the Parking Lot:
We thank you for the many calls of apprecia on that we can s ll gather together as a parish community as best we can. We are
grateful for your willingness to support St. Augus ne financially during these challenging mes. Let me assure you that even
though Masses have been limited to the parking lot, certain parish opera ons, ministries, and expenses have not been
suspended and we need your con nued support. With this in mind, let me offer you a few of op ons on what to do with your
offertory envelopes:
1. You may mail your offertory envelopes into St Augus ne Church. The address appears at the bo om of this bulle n. Or you
may drop off your envelopes at the Parish Office.
2. If you feel comfortable, you may move to Online Giving. This may be done on a regular basis by crea ng an on-line account,
or you may do a one me “quick give”. Please visit our parish website or go to: h ps://st-augus ne-church.org/online-giving.
Thank you for your support!
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Parish Contacts Mass Intentions
January 16
Pastor: to
Rev. Christopher Fagan January 24
(310) 838-2477 x203
Saturday, January 16
Associate Pastor: 8:00AM -
Rev. Tim Grumbach
Sunday, January 17
(310) 838-2477 x205 10:00 AM - Amy Miller †
In Residence 12:30 PM - Benito Castaneda Diaz †, Isabel Martinez Mendez †,
Bishop Thomas J. Curry 3:00 PM - Fayez Moutran
(310) 838-2477 Monday, January 18
Fr. Lawrence Shelton 8:00 PM - Ed Jazwa †, Juan Castañeda Diaz †,
(310) 838-2477 Juan Escalante Muñoz †
Deacon & Business Manager Tuesday, January 19
Rev. Mr. Sonal Seneviratne 5:30 PM - Rodolfo de la Fuente, Jocelyn Marano
(310) 838-2477 x206 Wednesday, January 20
Businessmgr@staugustineadla.org 5:30 PM - Christian Yap
Business Office Thursday, January 21
augustineadmin1@sbcglobal.net 5:30 PM - Maribel Bitler, Lydia Leary, Ruth Leary
Reception/Front desk: Friday, January 22
(310) 838-2477 x201 5:30PM - JoAnn Childers †, Kathy Friend Boyer †
School Principal: Saturday, January 23
Dr. Beate Nguyen, 8:00AM -
(310) 838-3144
Sunday, January 24
Faith Formation: 10:00 AM - Marina Leary †, Antonio Koh †, Tiny Meneses †
(310) 838-2477 12:30 PM - Guillermo & Carmen Vega †,
S.A.V.E.S.: Juan Carlos Aguilera †, & Carmen Igartua †
3:00 PM - Alberto Casimiro, Azucena Casimiro
Marie Brown
(310) 838-2702 Please remember the following in your prayers:
For those who have asked for prayers, for themselves, or for
Knights of Columbus
others, especially: Rosie Palafox, Sandra Streter, Rodrigo Rangel,
John Harrison Karen Ruiz, Rafael Martinez, Carmen Lamios, Etienne Balatero,
(619) 917-0909 / john.amloc@gmail.com Eulogio Felipe, Leo Masatani, Dcn. Celso Roxas, Anthony
Bereavement Ministry Giovanni Palomo, Rudy Perez, Wilma Warner, Graciela Ramirez,
Carlos Umberto Moreno, Rafael Alvarez, Susan Maurice, Luis de
Sr. Angela Flavin, RSC
la Garza, Katie Enos, Theresa Grant, Barbara McMillen,
(310) 838-2477 / aflavinrsc@gmail.com Margaret Montaña, Maureen & Bruce Russell, Kevin Sherwood.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For those who have died, that God will raise them on the last day,
(424) 209-2050 especially: Jenny Palafox Ramirez, Raymond & Eleanor Palafox,
Wedding & Quinceañera Coordinator Eulogio Felipe, Prince Adesoji Adesida, JoAnn Childers, Renee
Espiritu, Arthur Porter, Edward Jazwa, Sonia Teresa Magdalena
(310) 838-2477 Motta, Erlinda Bernabe, Nishan Seneviratne, Ana Escobar, Maria
Latin, Norman Mezey, Graciela Perez, Victoria Caruncho, Ana
Vision Statement Maria Bravo, Francisco Torres Coronado, Nick Gutierrez, Ove
Nurtured by the Eucharist, St. Stomhagen, Josefina Tolentino, Deacon Rafael Victorín, Marcus
Ross, Cynthia Jayasuriya, Arthur Golding, Agnes Apolonio,
Augustine Catholic Parish is a Christ-
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
centered sacramental community,
We thank God that we are able to celebrate Mass in the
which welcomes and invites all to grow parking lot, but we still need your help. We hope that the
closure of the Church building will not last long. Regardless of
whether we have Mass in the Church or outdoors, we need to
Parish Offices will be closed on Monday January 18 in be safe and we will have expenses for this purpose. Any
financial help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
observance of the Martin Luther King holiday Thank you! 4
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FEAST OF SANTO NIÑO
You are invited to one of the Philippines' most beloved
tradi ons: The Feast of Santo Niño. The Santo Niño
devo on traces its origins to the establishment of
Chris anity in the Philippines nearly 500 years ago. There,
the third Sunday of January is a major feast day honoring
the Santo Niño, translated as Holy Child. Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan was said to have given a
statue of the Santo Niño as a gi to the king and queen of
Cebú a er he landed in the Philippines in 1521 as a
representa ve of the Spanish crown, bringing Chris anity
with him. The king and queen converted and were bap zed.
With the arrival of more Spanish conquistadors in 1565,
Cebú was destroyed. The 12-inch-tall statue made of dark
wood survived the coastal town’s sacking and the fires — a
sign to the faithful that it has miraculous powers. The
Santo Niño de Cebú today is kept in a basilica in Cebú. The oldest surviving Catholic relic in the
Philippines, it depicts the infant Jesus as a king in royal raiment, wearing an elaborate crown and holding
symbols of Chris an authority.
The central message of the Santo Niño is that Jesus “has come to bring peace, joy and love to the
families”. This is a celebra on for all people! A celebra on meant for family! All are invited to bring their
statues of Santo Niño to be blessed.
This year, due to COVID-19 restric ons, there will not be a recep on in the Parish Hall as in past years.
However, we invite and hope that you will join us for the mass in the St. Augus ne parking lot, and
celebrate with a feast in each of your own households a er mass.
MASS INFORMATION:
WHEN: Saturday January 23rd at 10:00 am. (Please try to arrive 15 minutes earlier to allow for parking)
WHERE: St Augus ne Parish Parking Lot
A Prayer for World Peace
Dear God, thank You for all creation. In the spirit of Jesus of Nazareth and all teachers
of peace who inspire the many faith traditions, help me and all the people of the world
learn how to replace hate, war, oppression, and division with love, peace, freedom, and
reconciliation. Help me to embody Your love in my relationships with my family,
friends, strangers – even my enemies. I commit myself to this sacred task throughout
my life. So let it be. Amen 6
Living out Christmas in the New Year
How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments?
Each year, the Octave Day of Christmas falls on the first day of the New Year, on which we also celebrate the
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Her open heart and courageous “yes” to God
show us how to live year-round—with hearts open to the Lord, following where He leads. We are called to
place our trust in Him, to enter compassionately into the suffering of others, and to love one another as Christ
loves us. Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human
life, at every stage and in every circumstance.
One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady’s example is to join 9 Days for Life, a
novena for the protection of human life, taking place Thursday, January 21 – Friday, January 29. Each day’s
intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
To participate, go to https://pro-life-activities.lpages.co/9-days-for-life-2021-english/
Reprinted (excerpted) from 9 Days for Life, copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
USCCB posi on on the COVID Vaccine
On December 14, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Commi ee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in
Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Commi ee on Pro-Life Ac vi es, issued a statement on the new COVID-
19 vaccines. In their statement, the bishops address the moral concerns raised by the fact that the three
vaccines that appear to be ready for distribu on in the United States all have some connec on to cell
lines that originated with ssue taken from abor ons.
With regard to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, they concluded: “In view of the gravity of the current
pandemic and the lack of availability of alterna ve vaccines, the reasons to accept the new COVID-19 vac-
cines from Pfizer and Moderna are sufficiently serious to jus fy their use, despite their remote connec on
to morally compromised cell lines.”
“Receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other
members of our community. In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered
an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good.”
With regard to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the bishops found it to be “more morally compromised” and con-
sequently concluded that this vaccine “should be avoided” if there are alterna ves available. “It may turn
out, however, that one does not really have a choice of vaccine, at least, not without a lengthy delay in
immuniza on that may have serious consequences for one’s health and the health of others,” the bishop
chairmen stated. “In such a case … it would be permissible to accept the AstraZeneca vaccine.”
At the same me, the bishops also warned that Catholics “must be on guard so that the new COVID-19
vaccines do not desensi ze us or weaken our determina on to oppose the evil of abor on itself and the
subsequent use of fetal cells in research.” The full statement from the bishop chairmen may be found
here: h ps://www.usccb.org/moral-considera ons-covid-vaccines
DID YOU KNOW?
Building a strong parent-teen relationship. As pandemic lockdowns continue, parents and teenage children are
spending more and more time together. It is not always easy to connect with teens, because they often feel
their parents do not understand them and prefer to confide in their friends instead. Nevertheless, the time at
home offers an opportunity for parent-teen relationships to evolve and for trust to grow in developmentally
appropriate ways. Teens need the guidance and support of a parent as an important balance to the permissive
understanding of a “friendship” relationship. As children become teenagers, parental authority does not di-
minish but may be better served by involving the teens in a dialogue about rules and limits. For more infor-
mation on building relationships with your teenagers, visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
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El 17 de Enero de 2021 El Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
El momento a las cuatro de la tarde
¿Alguna vez ha tenido usted una experiencia que le transformó, que fue un momento decisivo, aunque tal vez no
se haya dado cuenta en ese momento? Tal vez fue cuando tuvo esa primera cita con la persona con la que finalmente (o
de repente) cayó de cabeza sobre los talones en el amor y que se convirtió en su cónyuge. Tal vez fue cuando decidió
dejar atrás su zona de confort y probar algo completamente fuera de carácter-- dejar un trabajo improductivo y que agotó
la vida, o mudarse de nuevo de casa para ir a la universidad, o olvidarse de viejos heridos y reconciliarse con un
enemigo, que luego se convirtió en un buen amigo. Estos son los momentos a las cuatro de la tarde — llamados así
porque fue a las cuatro de la tarde que Andrés y "el otro discípulo" tenían sus vidas transformadas por su encuentro con
Jesús. Estos eventos nos cambian para siempre, nos redirigen, nos ayudan a descubrir quiénes somos y para lo que hemos
sido creados. Estos momentos a las cuatro de la tarde son el tema de las lecturas de hoy.
Samuel experimenta su momento a las cuatro de la tarde en el Templo. Tres veces es despertado por una voz
misteriosa que llama a su nombre. Tres veces corre a Elí, el sumo sacerdote; tres veces Eli informa a su protegido que el
sumo sacerdote no es el que le llama. Al igual que Samuel, a menudo no podemos entender estos momentos a las cuatro
de la tarde por nosotros mismos. A veces necesitamos ayuda para entender su significado. Samuel va a Elí, quien
finalmente se da cuenta de que es el Señor quien está convocando al joven. Eli le da a Samuel el mejor consejo – la
próxima vez que Samuel escuche la voz, él debe responder, Habla, Señor; tu siervo te escucha. Cuando Samuel sigue el
consejo de Elí, cuando escucha y responde a la Palabra del Señor, su vida cambia para siempre. Se convierte en uno de
los profetas más grandes de Israel porque el Señor estaba con él y todo lo que el Señor le decía, se cumplía. El momento
a las cuatro de la tarde de Samuel transforma no sólo su vida, sino la historia de Israel, porque es Samuel quien ungirá a
David como el rey quien llevará al pueblo elegido de Dios a la cima de su gloria y poder temporal. Sin duda, Samuel
recordó ese acontecimiento que cambió su vida por el resto de sus días.
El Evangelio de Juan describe el primer momento a las cuatro de la tarde. Andrés y otra persona sin nombre,
ambos discípulos de Juan el Bautista, se transforman para siempre cuando su maestro señala a Jesús y dice: Éste es el
Cordero de Dios. Al igual que con Samuel, los dos discípulos no entienden ni responden al llamado de Dios por sí
mismos solos; confían en otra persona -- en este caso, Juan el Bautista -- para dirigirlos en la dirección correcta. Juan el
Bautista, el heraldo del Mesías, dirige a Andrés y a su compañero a Jesús y este encuentro cambia no sólo la vida de
Andrés, sino la vida de su hermano Simón, y, finalmente, la vida de todos a quienes Andrés anunciará la Buena Nueva
de Jesucristo, Hijo de Dios, Mesías, Señor y Redentor.
Un momento a las cuatro de la tarde nos presenta, como lo hizo Andrew y su colega, con un desafío. Nos invita a
considerar la pregunta de Jesús a los discípulos: ¿Qué buscan? Nos pide que reevalúemos nuestra vida y nuestras
opciones previas y que reflexionemos sobre el propósito para el cual hemos sido creados. Nos ofrece la oportunidad de
tomar una decisión que cambiará no sólo nuestras vidas, sino las de las personas que nos rodean. A veces, no sabemos
cómo responder a la pregunta de Jesús – Andrés y los otros discípulos ciertamente no lo supieron. Sin embargo, sabían
en sus entrañas que este momento a las cuatro de la tarde, esta llamada divina, exigía una respuesta. Todo lo que podían
pensar para contestar era, ¿Dónde vives, Rabí? Cuando nos enfrentamos a la invitación de Dios, a veces todo lo que
podemos pensar para responder es algo similar: Señor, muéstrame el camino. Es suficiente para empezar. Jesús siempre
nos animará a dar el siguiente paso, tal como lo hizo con Andrés y su amigo, cuando les dijo: Vengan a ver.
Los momentos a las cuatro de la tarde descritos en 1 Samuel y Juan nos cambian. Pablo experimentó su propio
momento a las cuatro de la tarde en el camino a Damasco, un evento que lo cambió por completo. Ya no buscó los
cristianos para ponerlos en grillos y perseguirlos. Pablo se convirtió en el Apóstol de los gentiles, difundiendo el
Evangelio a innumerables personas. En 1 Corintios, nos recuerda que los momentos a las cuatro de la tarde de nuestros
encuentros con Jesús deben cambiar no sólo la forma en que vivimos, sino la forma en que tratamos a los demás. Ya no
somos de nuestros, sino que pertenecemos a Cristo porque nos hemos convertido en miembros de su Cuerpo; comprado
al precio de su vida, muerte y resurrección; se unió a él por medio del Espíritu Santo; y llamado por él a anunciar su
Evangelio por nuestra vida.
He tenido varios momentos a las cuatro de la tarde en mi propia vida, momentos en los que sentí la presencia de
Dios o experimenté su llamada. Recuerdo una ocasión durante un viaje en canoa cuando miré el esplendor del cielo
nocturno, sin adulterar por las luces de la ciudad, y conocí muy fuerte la presencia de Dios. O en otra ocasión, durante
una confesión, cuando el sacerdote me preguntó si podría tener una vocación al sacerdocio y sentir una llamada mana en
mí. Al igual que Samuel y Andrés, necesitaba la ayuda de los demás, de los directores espirituales, para discernir el
significado de estos encuentros y responder a la pregunta: ¿Qué buscan?; para responder, Habla, Señor; tu siervo te
escucha. Esos momentos a las cuatro de la tarde, y otros, cambiaron mi vida para siempre y me llevaron a servir a Dios y
a su pueblo como sacerdote. Están indeleblemente grabados en mi mente y en mi corazón. Siguen formando mi vida, de
modo que, con Samuel, Andrés e innumerables otros que han tenido sus propios momentos a las cuatro de la tarde,
puedo unirme a la oración del salmista: Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad.
Bendiciones, P. Chris 8
¡SIGAN A CRISTO EN 2021!
A medida que continuamos este período de cuatro semanas de Tiempo Ordinario como preparación para el
comienzo de la temporada santa de Cuaresma el 17 de febrero, ciertamente no estamos experimentando
tiempos "ordinarios". El año pasado ha sido bastante extraordinario, y en 2021, seguiremos siendo
desafiados por el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, que hace estragos aquí en el condado de Los
Ángeles y en todo el mundo. La llegada de las vacunas nos trae esperanzas de un regreso a una "nueva
normalidad" que nos permita volver a un cierto sentido de normalidad en nuestras vidas, pero aún tenemos
que mantenernos flexibles y adaptarnos a los cambios en la forma en que vivimos nuestras vidas. Aquí en
San Agustín, tenemos la bendición de poder servir a nuestra familia parroquial, y a la gran comunidad, con
la oportunidad de celebrar nuestra fe de la manera más segura posible, a través de las Misas al aire en
nuestro estacionamiento. También tenemos la bendición de tener voluntarios tan maravillosos, que se
dedican a proporcionar un ambiente
saludable de la Misa para aquellos que
asisten en persona. Doy las gracias a
todos nuestros voluntarios que hacen
posible nuestras Misas al aire libre.
Espero que compartan su
agradecimiento a través de la oración,
palabras amables, e incluso, tal vez,
ofreciéndose como voluntarios con su
tiempo y talentos.
En el Evangelio de hoy, vemos a
Andrés presentar a su hermano Simón
a Jesús, y ambos siguen a Jesús como
discípulos. Los invito a ser como
Andrés y animar a sus amigos, seres queridos, y otras personas que conozcan, a venir y experimentar el gozo
del amor de Jesucristo a través de la celebración de la Misa en nuestro estacionamiento. Es posible que haya
escuchado que debido a una decisión del al Corte Suprema del Estados Unidos, relacionada con iglesias en
Nueva York, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Los Ángeles y la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles
están permitiendo que Misas se celebren dentro de las iglesias. Sin embargo, todas las Misas que se celebren
dentro de la Iglesia deben celebrarse de acuerdo con los protocolos de salud y seguridad actualizados (véase
la página 5 de este boletín). En San Agustín, hemos descubierto que podemos acomodar a más feligreses en
nuestro estacionamiento, bajo los protocolos COVID,
LECTURAS DE HOY que en la Iglesia. Debido a que nuestro objetivo es
servir a tantos de nuestros feligreses como sea posible,
Primera lectura — “Habla, manteniendo su salud y seguridad como la prioridad
Señor, tu siervo te escucha” más importante, el clero parroquial y el equipo de
(1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19). liderazgo han decidido seguir celebrando la Misa al
Salmo — Aquí estoy, Señor, aire libre en el futuro previsible. Esta decisión también
para hacer tu voluntad está de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la
Arquidiócesis y el Arzobispo Gómez, quienes
(Salmo 40 [39]).
antepongo la salud y la seguridad de la gente, ante
Segunda lectura — Tu todo. Después de todo, ya sea que nos reunamos para
cuerpo es un templo del orar en el edificio de la iglesia o fuera en el
Espíritu Santo (1 Corintios estacionamiento, nosotros, la comunidad de San
6:13-15, 17-20). Agustín, somos la Iglesia, el Cuerpo de Cristo.
Evangelio — Los primeros discípulos empiezan a Finalmente, asegúrense de que todos ustedes están en
seguir a Jesús y declaran que es el Mesías (Juan mis oraciones diarias.
1:35-42).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © Bendiciones, P. Chris
1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos
los derechos reservados.
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Viviendo la Navidad en el Año Nuevo
¿Cómo vivimos el mensaje navideño en el Año Nuevo, en lugar de empaquetarlo con los ornamentos?
Cada año, el Octavo Día de Navidad cae en el primer día del Año Nuevo, en el que también celebramos la
solemnidad de la Santísima Virgen María, Madre de Dios.
Su corazón abierto y su valiente “sí” a Dios nos muestran cómo vivir todo el año, con el corazón abierto al
Señor, siguiendo a donde Él nos lleve. Estamos llamados a depositar nuestra confianza en Él, a entrar
compasivamente en el sufrimiento de los demás y a amarnos unos a otros como Cristo nos ama. Al igual que
Nuestra Santísima Madre dio la bienvenida a Jesús, estamos llamados a atesorar y proteger el don de la vida
humana, en cada etapa y en cada circunstancia.
Una forma de vivir el mensaje de Navidad y seguir el ejemplo de Nuestra Señora es uniéndonos a 9 Días por
la Vida, una novena por la protección de la vida humana que tendrá lugar del jueves 21 de enero al viernes 29
de enero. Las intenciones de cada día van acompañadas por una reflexión breve y acciones sugeridas para
ayudar a construir una cultura de la vida.
¡Únete hoy en https://pro-life-activities.lpages.co/9-dias-por-la-vida-2021/
Reimpreso (extraído) de 9 Días por la Vida, copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Todos los derechos reservados.
La ética y la vacuna COVID-19
El 14 de diciembre, el Obispo Kevin C. Rhoades, de Fort Wayne-South Bend, presidente del Comité de Doctrina de la Conferencia de Obispos
Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) y el Arzobispo Joseph F. Naumann, de Kansas City en Kansas, presidente del Comité de Actividades Pro-
Vida, emitieron una declaración sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19. En su comunicado, los obispos se refieren a las preocupaciones morales
derivadas del hecho de que las tres vacunas que parecen estar listas para su distribución en Estados Unidos tienen alguna conexión con líneas
celulares originadas con tejidos extraídos de abortos.
En relación con las vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna, los obispos concluyen:
“En vista de la gravedad de la pandemia actual y la falta de disponibilidad de vacunas alternativas, las razones para aceptar las vacunas
contra COVID-19 de Pfizer y Moderna son suficientemente válidas para justificar su uso, a pesar de su remota conexión con cepas celulares
moralmente comprometidas.
Recibir una de las vacunas contra el COVID-19 debe entenderse como un acto de caridad hacia los demás miembros de nuestra comunidad. De
esta manera, vacunarse de manera segura contra el COVID-19 debe considerarse un acto de amor al prójimo y parte de nuestra
responsabilidad moral por el bien común”.
Con respecto a la vacuna de AstraZeneca, los obispos consideran que la misma está “más comprometida moralmente” y, en consecuencia,
concluyen que esta vacuna “debe evitarse” si hay alternativas disponibles.
"Puede resultar, sin embargo, que alguien no tenga realmente una opción para vacunarse, al menos no sin sufrir un retraso prolongado en la
inmunización, lo que pudiera tener graves consecuencias para la salud de la persona y la de sus semejantes", dijeron los dos presidentes de
esos respectivos comités. "En ese caso... sería permitido utilizar la versión de AstraZeneca".
Por otra parte, los obispos adviertieron que los católicos “debemos estar alertas para que las nuevas vacunas contra el COVID-19 no nos
desensibilicen ni debiliten nuestra determinación de oponernos al mal del aborto en sí y al posterior uso de células fetales en la
investigación”.
El comunicado completo de los obispos puede leerse: https://www.usccb.org/moral-considerations-covid-vaccines
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