May 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Power of the Spirit
Take time this week to reflect and pray over today’s
Readings: Acts 8:5–8, (14-17)
Psalm 66
1 Peter 3:15-18 or 1 Peter 4:13-16
Gospel John 14:15-21 or John 17:1-11a
Do you recognize the sacrament that is celebrated in
today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles?
When Peter and John imposed hands on those who
had been baptized, they received the Holy Spirit in
the sacrament of confirmation. The reading from the
First Letter of Peter and the passage from John’s
Gospel both consider the results of our baptism and
confirmation. Peter reminds us it is likely that we
will have to suffer for what we believe.
In today’s Gospel Jesus speaks clearly about the
Holy Spirit, referring to a “Paraclete,” one who will
stand with us to defend us. Poignantly, Jesus promises his disciples, and all of us, “I will not leave you
orphans.” He has never left his followers orphaned.
We have always had the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
To help you prepare for the Ascension of the Lord:
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel Matthew 28:16-20
Welcome to St. Didacus Church
MISSION STATEMENT:
To foster a harmonious, loving and prayerful
atmosphere within the parish community that will
project the love of Christ!
Our warmest welcome to all! We extend our
hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here,
celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or
newly arrived in the Parish. We invite you to become
part of our parish family.
Parish Registration forms are available in the
parish office or you can download a form at
www.stdidacus.org. We thank God you are with us.
From The Pastor's Desk
In two weeks we will be celebrating the Pentecost of the Church. Pentecost was something that was celebrated
by the Jews long before the Church, but the significance was as an observance of fifty days after the Passover.
However, since the advent of Christ it is seen as a memorial of the day that the Church received the Holy
Spirit. In other words it is the birthday of the Church.
How do you prepare for this memorial? Take a listen to the readings. In the first reading, we have the account
of the deacon, Phillip, who goes to Samaria to tell the people of the “good news” of Jesus. They are baptized
but do not have the fullness of God until they receive the Spirit when John and Peter come to them and pray
over them to receive “the gift from on high.”
Jesus tells us in the Gospel about the sending of the “Advocate” who will “be with you always.” As much as
this is true and as much as God will always love us He still states that if we love Him, we must demonstrate it
by keeping His commandments.
Too many of us feel content to do the bare minimum in order to be considered Christians and letting God love
us. We can say that we follow the commandments but if Jesus says that the greatest commandment is to “love
the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your being,” then the bare minimum of
all our devotion is not really loving God.
This is another reason for sending us the Advocate: The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit provides us with the
desire and the fortitude that is necessary in order to truly demonstrate the love of God. We need to call upon
the Spirit of God to provide for us because we will always fall short in our human efforts to fulfill God’s command.
En dos semanas estaremos celebrando el Domingo de Pentecostés. Pentecostés era celebrado por los Judíos
mucho antes que la iglesia, y significaba observar 50 días después de la Pascua. Sin embargo, desde el venida
de Cristo, se ha visto como un día memorable en el que la iglesia recibe el Espíritu Santo. En otras palabras,
es el nacimiento de la iglesia.
¿Como nos preparamos para este memorial? Escuchen las lecturas. En la primer lectura, se cuenta que el
Diacono Felipe va a Samaria para anunciar la “Buena nueva” de Jesús. Ellos son bautizados pero no
reciben la gracia de Dios hasta que reciben el Espíritu cuando los apóstoles Juan y Pedro vienen y oran sobre
ellos para que reciban “el regalo que viene de lo alto”.
Jesús nos dice en el Evangelio acerca de “mandar un mediador” quien “estará con ustedes todo el tiempo”.
Por mucho que esto sea verdad y por mucho que sabemos que Dios nos ama siempre, también dice que si lo
amamos a Él, debemos demostrarlo obedeciendo sus Mandamientos.
Muchos de nosotros nos contentamos con lo mas mínimo para así considerarnos Cristianos y dejar que Dios
nos ame. Podemos decir que obedecemos sus Mandamientos pero si Jesús dice que el mayor de los
mandamientos es “amar a Dios nuestro Señor con todo nuestro Corazón, con toda nuestra alma y con todo
nuestro ser,” entonces el mínimo de nuestra devoción no es realmente amar a Dios.
Esta es otra razón por la que nos manda un mediador: El Espíritu Santo nos provee con el deseo y la
Fortaleza necesaria para poder demostrar nuestro amor por Dios. Todos necesitamos pedir al Espíritu de
Dios que nos proteja porque siempre estaremos expuestos a caer en nuestra debilidad de humanos en nuestro
esfuerzo de cumplir con los Mandamientos de Dios.
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Summer School at St. Didacus School!
Attention all St. Didacus families; St. Didacus School will be offering a five week learning experience for all St. Didacus families
this summer starting on June 23, 20014 and running through July 24, 2014. The program will provide academics from 8:00 a.m. to
12 noon followed by Summer Camp from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m.
Families can sign up their children Kinder through Grade 8 for up to 4 classes during the Summer School session with prices being:
$100.00 for 1 Class
$175.00 for 2 Classes
$250.00 for 3 Classes
$300.00 for 4 Classes
Summer Camp from 12 noon until 5:30 p.m. is only $350.00 for the full 5-week session. *Field trips are paid separately.
We have an exciting variety of classes being offered and the Summer Camp will prove to be a fun, safe, structured experience for all
in attendance with activities that are age appropriate for all participants. Take a break from the summer doldrums and register your
child/children now for a stimulating learning experience and afternoon of fun and friendship in a safe, loving and caring environment.
A very special invitation is being extended to All children belonging to St. Didacus Parish especially those currently involved in our
Religious Education Program.
Summer Camp will conclude on July 24, 2014 with a Family Mass and Barbeque.
La Escuela de St. Didacus Ofrece Programa de Verano!
Atención todas las familias de St. Didacus; La escuela de St. Didacus esta ofreciendo un programa de aprendizaje este verano y
será de cinco semanas comenzando el 23 de Junio, 2014 y termina el 24 de Julio, 2014. Este programa proveerá aprendizaje
académico de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. seguido de Campamento de Verano de las 12:00 a las 5:30 p.m. Las familias pueden registrar
a sus niños desde Kinder hasta el Grado 8 y hasta para cuatro clases y los precios son como sigue.
$100.00 Para 1 Clase
$175.00 Para 2 Clases
$250.00 Para 3 Clases
$300.00 Para 4 Clases
El programa de Verano de 12:00 a 5:30 p.m. es solamente $350.00 por las cinco semanas. * Paseos (field trips) se pagaran por
separado. Ofrecemos una excitante variedad de clases para el programa de verano en el que se proveerá un ambiente seguro
divertido y estructurado y apropiado para las diferentes edades para que lo experimenten todos los que participen. Tómense un
descanso a la preocupación este verano de cómo entretener a sus hijos y regístrelos ahora para este programa y estimulares su
aprendizaje en un ambiente seguro y amigable. Se extiende una invitación especial a TODOS los niños que pertenecen a esta iglesia
de St. Didacus y especialmente a los que están participando en el Programa de Educación Religiosa. El programa de verano
termina el día 24 de Julio con una Misa y Barbeque.
St. Didacus Fiesta June 6th, 7th and 8th.
It's that time of the year again….FIESTA TIME! And one of the events that will be
included this year is an Opportunity Drawing. If you or someone you know or
works for a business please consider donating: tickets (movie, sports, games, hotels,
etc.) gift certificates, baskets, certificates for a service or service visit, religious articles, etc. If you would like to participate, or want further information, please call Zayra Romero at 818-367-1155 or Louise Seltzer at 818-268-7858. Thank
you for supporting our Parish.
Peregrinación a los Santuarios Marianos
Le invitamos a un bonito viaje de peregrinación a Los Santuarios Marianos. Serán 14 días de viaje, visitando:Fátima,
Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga, Santander, Lourdes, Monserrat y mas. En este viaje serán acompañados por el
Padre Arturo Valadez. Salida: Septiembre 21, 2014 Costo $3,695 USD por persona. Reservar su lugar a Satélite
Travel (626) 918-9393 o (323) 821-9775
The Priest Who Bore the Wounds of Christ ---PADRE PIO - Miracle Man
The Filipino American Community Ministry invites you to see this movie, a winner Audience Award - Los Angeles Italian Film Awards today, May 25 at 2 pm, Parish Hall in St Didacus Church. Please reserve your $12 tickets, popcorn and
bottled water included. For more information please call Dom Mendoza (818) 687-4890, Linda Seneres (818) 362-2101
and Conchita Joaquin (818) 517-1459. Proceeds will help fund the Filipino-American food booth at the fiesta this June
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Confirmation Pictures
Confirmation Certificates for the Adults that where Confirmed on May 5th, and took pictures with the Archbishop Jose Gomez are
available for pick up at the Church Office Monday –Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Office is closed from 12:30 to 1:30.
Adult Bible Study
Confirmation Registrations
Please join our prayer and discussion based group
Christ As Revealed In Scripture And Tradition.
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the Parish Center.
For more information: Kurt (818) 912-1531
Meetings and Events
May 26, to June 1, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
ALL CLOSED
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Intercessory Prayer Group
Hombres de Fe Mtg.
Youth Ministry Choir
Mensajeros de la Paz Mtg.
Abraham Torres Mtg.
Guardian Angel Conf. Rehearsal
English Bible Study
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Youth Ministry Mtg.
Mensajeros de la Paz Choir
Spanish Healing Mass
Youth Ministry 2nd Year Conf.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Legion of Mary Mtg.
Mujeres de Fe Mtg.
8:00 a.m. Coro Guadalupano
Mensajeros de la Paz
Abraham Torres
RICA
Friday, May 30, 2014
Over Eaters Mtg.
Mensajeros de la Paz Mtg.
Youth Ministry Choir
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Mujeres de Fe Mtg.
Youth Ministry Choir
Hombres de Fe Choir
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Hombres de Fe Mtg.
Hombres de Fe Choir
Guadalupanos Mtg.
Registrations begin Tuesday, June 10, 2014 and end Thursday,
July 17, 2014. They are by appointment only. The office will
be open for registrations Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from
10am-7pm, on Wednesday from 10am-5pm. Please call the
Youth Office to schedule your appointment at (818) 367-1155.
Registraciones para la Confirmación
P. Conf. Rm. 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall
6:30 p.m.
Music Room
6:30 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 4
7:00 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 3
7:00 p.m.
Church
7:00 p.m.
Parish Conf. Rm. 7:30 p.m.
Gr. 8 Classroom
Music Room
Church
Mtg. Rm, 1,2,3,4
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Parish Conf. Rm. 4:30 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 4
6:30 p.m.
Music Room
6:30 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 2
7:00 p.m.
Parish Conf. Rm. 7:00 p.m.
Gr. 8 Classroom 7:30 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 4
Hall/Rm.3,4
Music Room
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Music Room
Music Room
6:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Mtg. Rm. 1,2
Music Room
Mtg. Rm. 1
6:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Please contact organization leaders for possible schedule changes.
Registraciones comienzan el martes 10 de junio y terminan el
jueves 17 de julio. Es con cita solamente. La oficina estará
abierta para registraciones lunes, martes y jueves de 10am7pm, y miércoles de 10am-5pm. Por favor llamar a la Oficina
del Ministro Juvenil para ser su sita al (818) 367-1155.
R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an opportunity to
learn more about the Catholic faith. It is designed for those who
have never been baptized or baptized with little or no affiliation
or religious training in the Catholic faith or have not been
received First Holy Communion and or Confirmation Sacraments. We meet on Thursdays through June 6, 2014 from 7:00
to 8:30 p.m., 8th. grade classroom. Fee $90.00. The fee covers
the cost of the Catholic Answer Bible, educational materials,
and a retreat with meals included. For more information please
contact Johnny Romero at 818-472-4599
St. Didacus Food Pantry
MEND Mobile Food Pantry will give free groceries on the 2nd
and 4th Saturday of each month in the Church parking lot.
Registration starts at 8 am. Distribution starts at 9 a.m. Must
meet 2013 income level guidelines. For more information,
Norma Gallegos at (818) 890-9421. Must bring your own box.
MEND distribuye alimentos el segundo y cuarto Sábado del
mes en el estacionamiento de la Iglesia..Solo para personas de
bajos recursos. La registración comienza a las 8 a.m. Favor de
traer sus bolsas O cajas. Para mas información puede llamar a
Norma Gallegos 818-472-4599
Intercessory Prayer Group
In case you have not heard, St. Didacus has an Intercessory Prayer that meets every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00
a.m. We praise, sing and worship our Lord Jesus Christ.
We intercede for all the needs of our parish, along with
the sick and suffering. If you are interested, or feel called
to this ministry, please stop by and join us
Comedores Compulsivos
Somos un grupo anónimo, una hermandad para hombres
y mujeres que sufren de comer compulsivamente. Nos
reunimos los viernes a las 9:00 a.m. Salón # 4 del Centro
Parroquial.
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Masses for the Week
Saturday, May 24
5:00 p.m. John Frank Perez & Augustin Rosas may they rest in
peace. Special Intention to Valerie O`Reilly. Intersession to St.
John of Cupertino
Sunday, May 25
6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday to Sister Magdalena Avalos &
Guadalupe Hernandez. Special Intentions to Alejandro Castaneda, Yolanda Rosales Medina & Richard Torres.
8:00 a.m. Enrique Contreras, Ignacio Pulido, Ofelia Alvarez
Trejo & Jose Lopez may they rest in peace.
10:00 a.m. Raymondo Sandaland & Manuel Gatmaitan may
they rest in peace. Special Intention to Valerie O`Reilly.
Parish Office will be Closed on
Monday May 26, 2014, in observance of
Memorial Day
Baptism
We welcome into God’s family and our Parish Community
Pedro Alcaraz IV, Giuliana Gambino,
Devin Salvador Martinez,
Matthew Millan,
And Diego Lopez
who was baptized here last weekend.
Flower Offering for the Week
St. Didacus Parishioners
11:30 a.m. Armando Oropeza, John L. Silva & Severino &
Teodora Yanos may they rest in peace.
1:00 p.m. Adolfo & Benjamin Estrada & Emmanuel Mendez
may they rest in peace. Special Intentions to Jose Jesus &
Juventino Nunez.
6:00 p.m. Porfiria & Jose Ramirez may they rest in peace.
Happy Birthday to Luis Sainz. Por un favor recibido de San
Judas.
Monday, May 26
7:30 a.m. Elvira Reyes & Carmen Velazquez Dena may they
rest in peace. Special Intention to Martha Linda Medrano.
6:00 p.m. Special Intentions to Rodriguez, Solano &
Dominguez Families. Por un favor recibido de San Judas.
Tuesday, May 27
7:30 a.m. Happy Birthday to Ronal Davis. Special Intentions to
Rodriguez, Dominguez & Solano Families.
6:00 p.m. Fritz Falen & All of the desseaced in the Vicencio
Family may they rest in peace. Por un favor recibido de San
Judas.
Wednesday, May 28
7:30 a.m. Judith & Felipe Davis may they rest in peace.
Happy Birthday to Linda James.
6:00 p.m. Rosauro de los Reyes & Mr. & Mrs. Rogaciano
Tuaño may they rest in peace. Por un favor recibido de San
Judas.
Thursday, May 29
7:30 a.m. Roy Richards, Ignacio Rojas & Potenciano Pineda
may they rest in peace. Special Intentions to Dom & Maggie
Mendoza.
6:00 p.m. Adriana Velasco &Victor Diaz Garcia may they rest
in peace. Por un favor recibido de San Judas.
Friday, May 30
7:30 a.m. Prudencio Miranda & All of the deceased in the
Goquingeo family may they rest in peace.
6:00 p.m. Jovita Ponce & Isidro Ceja may they rest in peace.
Happy Birthday to Juan Luis & Jose Luis Navarrete. Por un
favor recibido de San Judas.
Saturday, May 31
7:30 a.m. Ramon LeGaspi may he rest in peace. Happy
Birthday to Richard Davis & Erin Gueco.
Healing Masses Schedule
May 28th., Spanish.
June 25th., English.
Saints And Special Observances
Monday:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
St. Philip Neri; Memorial Day
St. Augustine of Canterbury
The Ascension of the Lord
(unless transferred to Sunday);
Julian Calendar Ascension
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday:
Readings For The Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;Jn 15:26 —
16:4a
Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;
Jn 16:12-15
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23;
Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise
Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4-6;
Lk 1:39-56
Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16;
Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11;
Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23;Mt 28:16-20
In Remembrance
Let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with
the Risen Lord, especially:
Katie Hernandez, Leonora (Doña Leonor) Alvarez, Elvira
Mendez, Jorge Espersen, John Estrada, Rudy Zamudio, Carmen Velazquez Dena
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Que sus Almas por la Misericordia de Dios, descansen en Paz.
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St. Didacus Church
Parish Office: 14337 Astoria St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Tel: 818-367-6181
Fax: 818-367-0604
Office Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday & Holiday's: Closed
Website: www.stdidacus.org
Pastor:
Rev. Robert Garon
Ext. 204
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Arturo Valadez
Ext. 217
Pastor Emeritus:
Msgr. Peter L. Amy
In Residence:
Rev. Norm Supancheck
Ext. 206
Deacon Couple:
Ray & Denise Camacho
Ext. 212
Business Office:
818-367-6181
Frank Cantu
Ext. 205
Lynda Carr
Ext. 202
St. Didacus School:
818-367-5886
School Principal:
Frank Cantu
School Secretary:
Maria Garza
Director of Religious Education:
Theresa Gross
818-367-4155
Confirmation Coordinator:
Zayra Romero
818-367-1155
Confirmation Coordinator:
Zayra Romero
Food Ministry:
Norma Gallegos
Legion of Mary:
Evangelina Rivas
English Bereavement:
Judy O’Connell
Spanish Bereavement:
Silvia Rios
Guadalupana Society:
Juan Carlos Flores
Mensajeros de la Paz:
Lucia Garcia
Hombres de Fe:
Gerardo Jimenez
Mujeres de Fe:
Rosalinda Vazquez
Catalina Perez
Catholic Daughters of the Americas:
Valerie O`Reilly
Filipino American Community:
Dom Mendoza
Spanish Marriage Encounter:
Jesus & Angelica Gonzalez
Respect Life Ministry:
Barbara Clark
Nocturnal Adoration
Arturo Ornelas Acosta
Coro Guadalupano (8:00 a.m.)
Felix Ramirez
R.I.C.A.
Johnny Romero
818-367-1155
818-890-9421
818-367-3503
818-367-5157
818-367-4155
818-891-8029
818-359-3238
818-266-4719
818-744-9703
818-221-8771
818-367-7507
818-356-0302
818-686-2361
818-367-4575
818-438-1531
818-364-8148
818-472-4599
Safeguard The Children
Did You Know?
A healthy scrutiny of programs for kids helps create a healthy environment
It is not a best practice for a parent, guardian, employer, or manager to blindly trust everyone who works with children. Yet, paranoia
of those who work with children is also not a best practice. There is a healthy balance. By regularly and frequently questioning the
actions and motives of those who work with children, parents and other adults can audit the programs their children participate in
and help keep caregivers accountable for their work. In this process, parents and other adults can create a constant fear of being
caught in the mind of a perpetrator. By channeling this kind of healthy scrutiny and suspicion into accountability, adults can create
an environment where children are protected, quality care is emulated, and abuse is not tolerated. For a copy of the VIRTUS®
article, “An ounce of healthy suspicion is worth a pound of prevention,” email: [email protected]
¿Sabia Usted? Escrutinio de los programas de niños ayudaría a crear ambientes saludables
No es la mejor práctica para padres, guardianes, empleadores o gerentes el confiar ciegamente en todos los que trabajan con niños.
Sin embargo, la paranoia con quienes trabajan con niños tampoco es la mejor práctica. Existe un balance saludable. El cuestionar
regular y frecuentemente las acciones y motivaciones de quienes trabajan con niños, padres y otros adultos, puede servir de
auditoría de los programas en los que sus niños participan y ayudar a mantener a los guardianes responsables del trabajo que
hacen. En este proceso, los padres y otros adultos pueden crear un temor constante de ser sorprendidos con la mente de un
perpetrador. Al canalizar este tipo de escrutinio saludable y asumir responsabilidad, los adultos pueden crear un ambiente donde
los niños sean protegidos, donde exista calidad en el cuidado y donde el abuso no sea tolerado. Para una copia del artículo de
VIRTUS®, “Una onza de sospecha saludable vale una libra de prevención” (An ounce of healthy suspicion is worth a pound of
prevention), escriba a: [email protected]
May 25, 2014 —Page 6
PARISH INFORMATION
Masses in English
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 6:45 am, 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass: (Monday –Saturday) 7:30 a.m.
Eves of Holy Days: 6 p.m. Spanish, 7:00 p.m. English
Holy Days: 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Holy Hour: 1st Friday every month 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Daily Rosary - (Monday - Saturday):Before the 7:30 a.m. Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday’s after the 7:30 a.m. Mass
O.L. Perpetual Help Novena & Benediction:
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation (Confession):
Thursdays: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fridays: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Eves of First Fridays: 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.& 7:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
Eves of Holy Days: 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.& 8:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Misas en Español
Domingos 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. y 6:00 p.m.
Días de Obligación: 6:00 p.m.
Misa Diaria de Lunes a Viernes: 6:00 p.m.
Rosario Diario, Después de la misa de 7:30 a.m.
Rosario Guadalupano: El día 12 de cada mes a las 7:30 p.m.
Reconciliación (Confesiones):
Martes 8:30 a.m. Jueves : 5:00-6:00 p.m. Viernes:7:00 –8:00 p.m.,
Primer Jueves del mes: 4:00-4:45 p.m. & 7:00 –8:00 p.m.
Sábados: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento:
Primer Viernes del mes de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m.
Marriage Requirements: Six months advance notice.
Baptism Requirements
If the parents live within St. Didacus Parish boundaries, they are required
to register in the Parish. Attendance at one Pre-baptism class is required
of the parents and Godparents. Pre-Baptism classes are held the first
Thursday of every month in English at the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m..
Attendance at a Pre-Baptism class in another parish is acceptable, but a
certificate of proof is required. After attending the class, the Parents must
call to make an appointment to fill out the Baptismal record form and to
select the Sunday they wish to Baptize. The parents are asked to bring a
copy of the child’s birth certificate or hospital certificate to the appointment. English Baptisms are held the second and fourth Sunday of the
month at 2:30 p.m. If the parents are living in or registered in another
parish, they need to bring permission from that parish to the meeting, in
order to baptize here.
Godparent Requirements
One Godparent, male or female, is sufficient. The Godparent’s
must be practicing Catholics (attending weekly Mass and frequent
reception of the sacraments). The Godparent’s must be confirmed and be
at least 18 years old. If the Godparent’s are married, they must be married
in the Catholic Church. One Godparent may be a non-Catholic Christian (a
Christian Witness) who is practicing their faith. This excludes those who
were formerly Catholic. Non-Christians may not stand as Godparents for a
Catholic Baptism.
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Requisitos para bautizar
Si los papas viven dentro de los limites de la parroquia,
deben estar registrados y usar el sobre dominical en
forma regular y asistir a misa. La clase pre-bautismal
es el primer miércoles de cada mes a las 7:00 p. m. en
el Salón Parroquial. Después de haber asistido a la
clase los papás del niño (a) deben llamar a la
parroquia y hacer una cita para llenar la forma del
récord Bautismal y escoger el Domingo que desean
bautizar. Los papás del niño (a) deben traer el
certificado de nacimiento ó certificado del hospital al
venir a la cita. Los Bautizos en Español son el primer y
el tercer Domingo del mes a las 2:30 p. m. Si los
papás viven cerca ó están registrados en otra
Parroquia, deben traer permiso de esa Parroquia para
poder bautizar aquí.
Requisitos para Padrinos
Un padrino, hombre ó mujer es suficiente, y deben ser
Católicos practicantes y asistir a la Santa Misa
semanalmente y recibir con frecuencia los
sacramentos, estar Confirmados y tener al menos 18
años de edad. Si los padrinos son casados, deben
estar casados por la Iglesia Católica. Uno de los
padrinos puede ser no Católico (Cristiano) que esté
practicando su fe. Esto excluye los que fueron
anteriormente Católicos. Los no Cristianos no
pueden ser padrinos de un Bautismo Católico.
Deberán asistir a la clase de preparación al igual que
los papas del niño.
Quinceañera Requirements
To be a member of the Parish, use the Sunday
envelope regularly, have received the Sacrament of
First Communion, the young lady must be attending
our confirmation program or registered in the current
year class, attend the preparation class for the
ceremony. Escorts are not permitted, they may attend
the Mass as a guest.
Requisitos para Quinceañeras
Vivir en Sylmar, y pertenecer a la parroquia, estar
registrados y usar el sobre dominical regularmente,
Haber hecho la primera comunión y traer prueba.
Si esta confirmada traer prueba, si no esta deberá
estar registrada para las clases aquí en St. Didacus.
No habrá excepciones, solo las quinceañeras
que pertenecen a esta parroquia podrán
solicitar su ceremonia aquí.
Asistir a las clases de preparación para la ceremonia,
junto con sus padres y padrinos, en las fechas que se
mencionaran en el boletín. No Llevara Chambelanes!
Si acaso tiene chambelanes, pueden asistir a Misa
como cualquier otro invitado, pero no entran ni salen
con las damas, solamente el chambelán de honor puede
participar.