Rev. Robert Milbauer………………………..…..….. Pastor Rev. Altaire Fernandez………………...…..Associate Pastor Rev. Thumma Velangini ………..………….Assisting Priest Rev. Deacon Sam Frias …………………..…...……..Deacon

Parish Office: 818 363-2535 Fax: 818 360-7407

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Karen Tibbitts 363-2535 Religious Education Director: Mrs. Sandy Cole 368-1514 School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 School Office: 363-2270 Fax: 818 832-8950

Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass)

SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.. & 12 Noon DAILY: 7:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Please check bulletin WEDNESDAY: 5:30 P.M. Miraculous Medal Novena

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Baptisms: For infant Baptism, contact the Parish Office at least two months in advance. Baptism for ages 7 and above, contact the School of Religious Education Office.

Marriages: Visit the Parish Office or call for an appointment. At least six months advance notice is required.

Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Msgr. Forsen 213 637-7728 or www.LAVocations.org

PARISH OFFICE:          10738 Hayvenhurst Ave.

Granada Hills, CA. 91344

SCHOOL OFFICE 16535 Chatsworth St.

Granada Hills, CA 91344

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE 16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344

MISSION STATEMENT We, the Parish Community of Saint John Baptist de la Salle recognize that we are chosen by

Christ and have as our mission to bring forth the fruits of the True Vine in response to the needs of our Parish Community through the recognition of active Parish Organizations and the

cultivation of persons and groups not yet sharing in the mystery of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him

will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."

--John 15:5

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.

—James 3:18

MINISTRY FAIRE "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord" (1Cor. 12:4-5)

Next Sunday, September 30th, our parish will participate in a Ministry Faire. The

Ministry Faire will be held in the Pavilion after all the Sunday Masses. The Faire is an opportunity to see all the ministries of

our parish at one time. You, as part of our parish community will have the opportunity to learn how the ministries of our parish help and serve others. This will also help us see how we can have an impact on the lives of

other parishioners and the larger community in which we live and work.

Please stop by and visit.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 13th

Seton Hall Please join us at the De La Salle

PTO "Old School" Dance Night. Come dance the night away to old

school hits with a live band! Your ticket not only gets you in the door, but also buys you appetizers!

De La Salle School parents, the price of your ticket also goes towards your

mandatory fundraising fee. Details and ticket sale information to follow.

Neighborhood kids

Do you remember being lost as a child? Do you remember being scared of the dark, of an angry dog, of a snake, of a thunderstorm? Do you remember being too small to handle a big glass or reach the peddles of your first two-wheeler?

Many of us grew up watching MisterRogers Neighborhood. In his cardigan and tennis shoes, Fred Rogers made the world a less scary place and helped us kids understand that we could make it someday as big people in this scary world.

What many parents and young viewers did not realize was that Fred Rogers was a Presbyterian minister specifically or-dained by his church to minister to children through televi-sion. The Reverend Rogers also completed graduate studies in child development at the University of Pittsburgh.

MisterRogers said that even as adults we learn from our child-hoods - and from the lives of our own children in the present:

"Because we were children ourselves, we have lived through the same early childhood years that our children are going through now . . . [But] We've forgotten what it's like not to be able to reach a light switch. We've forgotten a lot of the mon-sters that seemed to live in our room at night. We've forgotten how it feels to be in the midst of a temper tantrum. But those memories are still there, deep inside us, and they can some-times resonate within us from some sight or sound or event - or from something our children say or do, or even from seeing our children struggle . . .

"Because we were children once, the roots of our intuitive empathy are planted within us. We know what it's like to feel small and vulnerable, powerless, helpless, scared and con-fused. When we can feel something of what our children might be feeling, that's empathy. And it's our empathy that helps us feel more sensitive to our children's needs, feelings, and concerns. It's our empathy that will help us as we try to figure out what our children need from us."

[From The MisterRogers Parenting Book.]

The child represents for the disciple of Jesus the vulnerabili-ties, the fears, the doubts we all experience in our lives - and the child reminds us of Jesus' call to us as his disciples to take up his work of reaching out to others paralyzed by such anxi-ety and despair. In the service we give and respect we afford to others as sons and daughters of God, Jesus says, we wel-come into our midst the very presence of God. Our empathy and care for the child and child-like in our midst mirrors the love of God for us despite our own failings and fears. Only in putting ourselves in the humble service of the lowly child can we hope to claim a place in the kingdom of God.

True Wisdom

Adult: What evidence do you see in the world around you that many do not accept Jesus’ teaching on power and ambition? Child: Why is it wrong to feel envy for what belongs to another?

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE Liturgical Schedule for Masses of: September 30, 2012 Color: Green Liturgy: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Parish Ministry Fair}

5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon Service Liturgy of the Word Priest Fr. Milbauer Fr. Milbauer Fr. Kirsch Fr. Thumma Fr. Thumma Mass Coordinator G. Sabourin J. & K. Bilotta A. Chacon F. Lawrence V. Louzan D. Cano E. Hildebrant F. Lawrence H. & M. Mejia V. Pardo Eucharistic Ministers L. Ramirez J. Bilotta N. Fisher N. Baires G. Bonilla R. Ramirez K. Bilottas P. Fisher N. Baires G. Gallardo A. Shoukry E. Hildebrant F. Parra Sr. M. Oldham S. Grine J. Shoukry R. Langi Q. Parra C. Calacal J. Mahshi J. Shoukry H. Stecchi K. Suson L. Serrano T. Ryan Lectors J. Schindler C. Jamero L. Earwood Y. Lovato M. Quimson S. Schindler V. Jamero S. Campo C. Lara R. Bernhardt Altar Servers A. Blanco C. Garcia M. Magana Jr. B. Andrada M. Agbayani C. Cucuta J. Garcia F. Parra Jr. S. Raymundo R. Agbayani N. Gatdula J. Venturina S. Parra L. Serrano J. Meza Cantor C. Bennett D. Rutherford A. Messina Choir T. Brewer Organ V. Avella M. McNally M. McNally K. Brown A. Francisco

Usher Captain C. Rich A. Feehan B. Garland A. Zenteno T. Celaya Usher Asst. P. Caiola

Please pray for the recovery of:

Vienna Arevalo, Gina Bauroth, Tina Alunni, Mario Beloz, Deanne Elsey, Timothy Barnett, Christine Barnett, Amaya

Amador, Robert Guevara, Rosario Saddul, Julie Trent, Gaby Galluccio, Ruben Arceo, Baby Evan Hecker,

Nilmini De Cross, Nellie Lozano, Evan Gabor, Amy Redmann-Hoge, Sara Lepeirs, Mildred Ekstrom,

Francis Michels, Tom Catalano, Mary Noe, Margaret Iaccino, Walter Mynar, Audelio Lagunilla, Teresita Mendoza,

Mary Minnick, Clifford Rich, Anne Marie Biggs, Barbara Parra-Leija, Rick Tribendis, Joey Mercado, Peg Schauer, Ooddee Hindricks, Florencio Ciriaco,

Geraldine Miller, Max Underwood, Suzanne Chapman, Loretta Hamilton, Rita Klauer, Neil LeVang,

Gene Dodge, and all those in our Prayer Book.

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Richard Bertain Sunday 7:30 a.m. Ed Kerstiens 9:00 a.m. De La Salle Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Mary Costantini 12:00 noon Claire & Francis Jacob Monday 7:00 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Mario Mendoza

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Eduardo Reyes, Sr. 5:30 p.m. Christopher Gervasi Thursday 7:00 a.m. Robert Zigler Friday 7:00 a.m. Ralph Norton, Sr.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. Sotera Ricafrente 5:00 p.m. Ralph Hydle

Please pray for all who have died and their families. Remember especially

Christopher Gervasi

may God welcome them to the eternal kingdom of light and peace.

Life has changed, not ended……

“CELEBRATE LIFE” Pregnancy Counseling Center

40th Anniversary of Serving the Community!

The Pregnancy Counseling Center will hold their annual Gala on Saturday, October 13th at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. We celebrate 40 years helping moms and their babies in crisis pregnancies.

It will be an exciting and inspirational evening.

Please contact the Center for more information at 818 895-2500.

St. John Baptist de la Salle Weekly Collection

September 9, 2012

$ 16,516.00

Thank you for your continued support.

Talking to your kids about cell phone safety The more advanced cellular devices become, the more functions they have available. Sending pictures over the Internet is something that chil-

dren do all the time. Photo-messaging on cell phones is no different. Children need to be aware why all pictures are not appropriate to send. They also need to know that if they receive a message or image that makes them un-comfortable, they should immediately tell you or an-other trusted adult. For a helpful pamphlet on cell phone safety, please visit the National Crime Prevention Coun-cil website at www.ncpc.org, and click on “cell phone safety.”  

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

RENEW YOUR RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS FOR

GROCERY COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Our renew program starts on September 1st. Participants can start registering for the new term on September 1st or after. Take this copy of the scan bars below and your Ralphs and Food 4 Less cards with you the next time you shop at Ralphs or Food 4 Less. Have the checker scan the appropriate bar code and it will automatically link your Ralphs or Food 4 Less card to St. John Baptist de la Salle for the next year of charita-ble donations.

You only have to scan this barcode once to create the link between your card and St. John Baptist de la Salle. You must continue scanning your Ralphs or Food 4 Less rewards Card every time you shop to get credit for De La Salle.

This scan bar is for Ralphs only.

This scan bar is for Food 4 Less only.

Autumn Festival of Art! October 6 - 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino

Live music, wine-tasting, food, raffles and great art abound. Original artwork from locally and

internationally known artists - quilts, jewelry, paintings, ceramics...

Admission is $10.00 per person and $25.00 per family. More info at www.hsrcenter.com or (818)784-4515

REFLECTION: “BETWEEN YOU AND GOD” By John Chady

The Good you do today, people will forget tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

ROSARY RALLY

Please come and join the 29th ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY of the ROSARY GROUPS

FOR JESUS AND MARY, to be held at St. John Eudes Catholic Church

9901 Mason Ave, Chatsworth on Saturday, October 6th, from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

The Rally will include the Living Rosary, flower offering and coronation, Mass, and procession.

Hospitality follows in the church’s hall. Any questions, please call Elisa at (818) 597-0701.

22ND MEDJUGORJE PEACE CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20 AND 21

BREN CENTER, UC-IRVINE “Only in faith will you discover the joy of

the gift of life that God has given you.” This conference offers beautiful liturgies, penance and healing service, reported Messages from Our Lady at Medjugorje, re-nowned clergy, awe-inspiring testimonies and in concert, Ta-jci, famed vocalist from Croatia. Orange Diocese Bishop Dominic Luong will preside at Sunday Liturgy. See program and registration form on www.medjugorjeirvine.org or phone 714-572-9779.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will conduct a membership drive after all the Masses on the

weekend of October 6th and 7th. Catholic men, 18 years or older, are eligible to join. Ladies

from the COLUMBIETTES (the ladies’ auxiliary) will also be on hand to enlist new members.

Stop by and talk to any of the representatives with any questions you may have.

INTRODUCING CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will begin today, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an extension of the main assembly’s celebration of the Mass during the read-ings and homily time at the 9:00am Mass. Watch for the ban-ner in the Entrance Procession to know that the children will be dismissed to gather in the Kateri Room to hear simplified, age appropriate readings, reflect on what they’ve heard, pro-fess their faith, and offer prayers of the faithful. They will have their own Offertory, which they will present at the Offer-tory upon returning to their families in Church for the contin-ued celebration of Mass. If you are interested in your child participating, have any questions, or would like to volunteer please contact Mrs. Cole, (818) 368-1514 / re@sjbdls.org.

NOW ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN

Transitional Kindergarten is the first of a two-year kindergarten program that uses

a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate.

Requirements: Students must be 4 years of age by August 31, 2012 Students must be potty trained Catholic families will be given priority

For more information call 818 363-2270 gina.coronado@sjbdls.,org

website: www.sjbdls.org 16535 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills

Space is Limited Classes Begin January 7th 2013!

7:50 am- 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday 7:50 am-1:00 pm Friday

As a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, De La Salle School provides a

solid educational program founded on the traditions of the Catholic Church, the criterion of the

Department of Catholic Schools and the curricular standards of the State of California.

Recognizing parents as the primary educators, we are committed to working together to provide

a positive learning program that expands individual abilities and promotes creative

expression according to each student’s potential.

YEAR OF FAITH

St. Mel Parish, Woodland Hills, would like to invite members of our parish to join them for some key events in our Year of Faith observance.

October 3, 7:00 pm Mr. Doug Leal, the Coordinator for Adult Faith Formation and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. A vibrant speaker, Mr. Leal will begin our series by addressing the topic “Why Do We Need a Year of Faith?”

October 14, 2:00 pm Sandie Morgan, Director of Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice. Sandie’s topic of Human Trafficking is a pro-life issue that is often ignored and reminds us of lived experience of those who long for human dignity.

It is the 95th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. In union with the Blessed Mother,

America Needs Fatima, and the Legion of Mary, cordially invites you and your family

to pray the rosary on October 13th at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist de la Salle Field.

Bring your rosary, a sack lunch, and bottled water.

BUNDLE SUNDAY Sunday, October 7th, is Bundle Sunday for our Parish. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be

here at 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to receive your donations. Bring usable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. They are in great need of all types of furniture and large appliances.

For large items including furniture and appliance, please phone 323/224-6280 for a special free pickup at your home.

Remember your contributions will be helping the needy.

BIBLE STUDY INVITATION Our parish Bible Study group is hosting a study on St. Paul's letter to the Philippians.

You are invited to join us for this short four week study beginning on October 17th. The sessions begin at 7 pm with prayer, small group discussion and then a video presentation. There is fee for materials of $18 per per-son. To sign up or if you have any questions, please contact Tim@delasallebiblestudy.com, or Tim or Kay at 818-832-9687.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIFE CHAIN Will be held on Sunday, October 7th at Devonshire & Sepulveda Blvd, in Mission hills, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. Please join us at this pro-life event, where we will stand in a legal, peaceful protest against abortion.

Altar Servers Ministry Office 368-1514 Anointing of the Sick Parish Office 363-2535 Banquet Facility Manager: Elizabeth Moreno 363-2535 x238 Baptisms Parish Office 363-2535 Bereavement Gloria Bodie 363-2535 Dolores Garland 363-2535 Bible Study Tim Castagnola 832-9687 Detention Ministry Diane Slattery 368-1514 Eucharistic Ministers Ministry Office 368-1514 Finance Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Hospital Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Hospitality Adel Shoukry 368-1514 Lectors Uli Eckel 368-1514 Legion of Mary Brian Higginson 730-8584 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Liturgy Committee Gerry McGrath 363-1326 Marriage Office Sharon Mowery 363-2535 x224 Media Ministry Don Jacob 363-2535 media@sjbdls.org Music Ministry Director: Gerry Biggs McGrath 363-1326 Adult Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Youth Choir Kim Consaga (805) 527-7491 Handbell Choir Tim Castagnola 832-9687 Nursing Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Parish Pastoral Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Parish Ministry Office Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Respect Life Ministry Nancy Corbett 895-2500

Religious Education Office Director: Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Adult Education First Communion Elementary (Grades 3-5) Liturgy of the Word Family Ministry Middle School O.C.I.A./O.C.I.C. Confirmation Youth Ministry/High School

School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 Pre-Kindergarten thru Grade 8 16535 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CA 91344 Sacristan Eunice Hildebrant 363-9765 Seniors Sandy Muir 486-8011 St. Vincent de Paul Diane Slattery 363-2535 Ushers Ellen Celaya 363-2535

PARISH REGISTRATION

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. Please check the appropriate box and place in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. We thank God that you are with us.

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New Parishioner, send registration form Change of address or phone number Moving, please remove from Parish Roster

Weight Control: Two traps to avoid If you are trying to follow a healthy diet, perhaps even lose some weight, these two obstacles could be preventing you from staying on track.

1. Don't judge a food's healthfulness by its name. In a study from the University of South Carolina and Loyola University Maryland, diet-ers rated a dish as healthier and more nutritious when it was called a "salad" versus a "pasta" dish, even though the ingredients (diced vegetables, pasta, cheese, salami, and dressing over a bed of lettuce) were identical. Dieters also ate more candies when they were called "fruit chews" instead of "candy chews." As the authors point out, the food industry does a good job of confusing people by altering the names of products to make them sound healthier (and lower in calo-ries)--sugary drinks, for instance, are marketed as "flavored waters," potato chips are called "veggie chips," and milkshakes have become "smoothies." Take-home lesson: "Focus on the ingredients of foods rather than their names, as many foods are healthy in name only," says the study's lead author Caglar Irmak. Pay attention to portion sizes, too, of course.

2. Beware of the influence of overweight people on your eating be-havior. Contrary to what you may think, you are more likely to in-dulge in unhealthy foods if you see someone who is overweight, according to a study from the University of Colorado. Participants filled out questionnaires that included a photo of either an overweight or normal-weight woman. Afterwards, when given the chance to dip into a candy bowl, those who had seen the photo of the overweight person took significantly more, on average. Similarly, people ate more cookies after viewing an image of an overweight person.

This study offers more support for the notion that obesity can be socially contagious. As shown in a study in the New England Journal of Medicine several years ago, people are more likely to become obese if they have family and friends in their social network who become obese.

Take-home lesson: "Reminding yourself of your personal health and weight goals can help you stay on track and avoid overeating, who-ever you are with," recommends lead author Margaret Camp-bell.

Source: Berkeley University of California Wellness Alerts