Infant Baptism: Prep Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism during Sunday Liturgy. Bautizos Infantiles: Clase de Preparacion para Padres y Padrinos, 2 º Martes de cada mes con el bautizo durante la Misa del Domingo. Religious Education (CCD): Saturdays, 9:30 AM–11:30 AM October thru May .Educación Religiosa: Sábados, 9:30 – 11:30 de Octubre a Mayo. First Communion & Confirmation: Two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunion y Confirmacion; Preparación de dos años

Adults (Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults) RCIA: Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Floy Hawkins to register. Adultos (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana) RICA: por favor, contactar Floy Hawkins., Directora de Educación Religiosa,. Marriage: Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Matrimonio: Contactar al sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de reservar el local de celebración. Sick Calls: contact James Gibson: 323-545-8172 Visitas a los Enfermos: Contactar a Mario Ardon 323-304-0197

PARISH STAFF Pastor ....................... Rev. Kenneth Keke, SSJ Spanish Ministry ... Dcn. Hernando Rodriguez Parish Manager .................. Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Director of Religious Edu. Mrs. Floy Hawkins Parish Secretary ........... Ms. Claudia Edwards

MASS SCHEDULES Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 7:00 AM English 8:30 AM Español 10:30 AM Gospel Weekdays: 8:15 AM Bilingual

CONFESSION Saturday: 3:30–4:00 PM Or by appointment Sábados: 3:30-4:00 PM o por cita OUR MISSION: We the Faith Community of St. Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic wor-ship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD JANUARY 1, 2016

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SUNDAY MASS READINGS

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MASS INTENTIONS

CALL TO STEWARDSHIP Weekly Deposits

(Envelopes, loose, holy days, building maintenance, St. Vincent De Paul

12/18/2016 = 2939.00

STEWARDSHIP

I want to extend my deepest THANKS & APPRECIATION to the ministries and parishioners who answered our 2016 “Call to Stewardship”. The financial support from Doris Fork, Jan Davis, Emmanuel Ministry, Spanish Ush-ers, Guadalupanos, KPC, Council & Court #259, Ministry Through Prayer, Soup, Salad & Scripture, Young at Heart, Legion of Mary, Sr. Usher Board, Spanish Evange-lization, Altar Servers, Lectors, Finance Council, Debra Parson, Drum Ministry, and Thelma Williams is a firm beginning of our Stewardship journey. For the upcoming year 2017, we again welcome the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasure within our Faith Communi-ty and the greater local community we serve. We need and welcome your financial support and prayers as we continue this Stewardship journey together.

Ministries Honoring their annual commitment 2017 Aids Ministry – Altar Servers - Art/Environment - Bereavement - Drum Ministry - Education Committee - Emmanuel - Eucharistic Ministers- Finance Council - Gospel Choir- Guadalupanos - $1000 Hospitality - KPC, Council #259 - KPC, Court #259 - Lectors - Legion of Mary - Liturgy Committee - Ministry Thru Prayer - New Generation Choir - Parish Council - Religious Education - Resurrection Choir - Soup, Salad & Scripture - Spanish Evangelization - Spanish Lectors - Spanish Ushers - St. Vincent de Paul - Traditional Choir - Tuesday Night Bible Study - Usher Board - Women’s Ministry - Young at Heart -

WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING Doris Fork - $15,000.00

Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 6

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Solemnity of Mary Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28 1 John 2:29; 3:6 John 1:29-34 1 John 3:7-10 John 1:35-42 1 John 3:11-21 John 1:43-51 1 John 5:5-13 Mark 1:17-11

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

4:00pm 7:00am 8:30am 10:30am 8:15 am 8:15am 8:15am

8:15am

8:15am

For All Children of the World Continued Prayers & Gratitude for All Josephite Priests & Brothers Continued Prayers & Gratitude for All Josephite Priests & Brothers Continued Prayers & Gratitude for All Josephite Priests & Brothers NO MASS Thanks & Gratitude for your leadership, Fr. Kenneth Keke, SSJ For Fr. Michael Thompson, SSJ., Superior General & the Josephite Council

For the Intentions of Father Kenneth Keke, SSJ For all deceased Josephite Priests & Brothers (RIP)

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JANUARY 1, SUNDAY

7:00 am – Guadalupanos Brunch 9:45 am – Gospel Prayer, R 1

JANUARY 2, MONDAY

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Leaders, R 1

JANUARY 3, TUESDAY

10:00 am – Ministry thru Prayer, R 7 7:00 pm - Gospel Choir Rehearsal, Church

JANUARY 4, WEDNESDAY

12:00 pm – Food Outreach, Hall 2:30 pm – Legion of Mary , R 7 7:00 pm- RCIA, R4 7:00 pm – Trad. Choir Reh. Crying Rm 7:00 pm – Sp. Bible Study, R 5 7:00 pm – Youth Lector Rehearsal – Ch.

JANUARY 5, THURSDAY

11:30 am- SVDP, R 9 7:00 pm – Spanish Evangelization, R 5 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir, Church 7:00pm – Liturgy Committee, R 7

JANUARY 6, FRIDAY

7:00 pm – Lector Meeting, R 1 7:00 pm – OA Meeting, R 7 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer, R 5

JANUARY 7, SATURDAY

9:30 am– CCD Classes 2:00 pm- AA, R 1 7:00 pm- Spanish Liturgy, R 7

This Week at SBC

Parish Goal: $22,400 Amount Pledged: $10,594 Amount Paid: $7,195

Please give prayerful discern-ment in making a donation to “Together in Mission”, which helps support catholic Schools.

. 2017 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS, February 23, (Youth Day) & Feb. 24-26, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center, offering 312 workshops; $70 registration Fee DUE, Janu-ary 10th in Church Office. For more info, contact you Religious Education Office or Parish Office. SAVE THE DATE: MLK Annual Prayer Break-fast, Saturday, January 14th, 2017, at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, CA 90230. Key note Speaker, Very Reverend Michael Thompson, SSJ Superior Gen-eral of the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Tickets are now available for a contribu-tion of $50.00, see Parish Office. The Education Department is accepting ap-plications for Summer 2017 internships. Three things you must send in order to be con-sidered for an interview: A cover letter summarizing why you wish to

work at ED and stating your previous experi-ences in the field of education, if any. Include which particular offices interest you.

An updated resumé. A completed copy of the Intern Application. Send these three documents in one email to StudentInterns@ed.gov with the subject line formatted as follows: Last Name, First Name: Summer Intern Application, path you choose.

2017 SUNDAY MISSALS-$3

SEE ANY USHER TO PURCHASE

2017 Calendars (English & Spanish) available to each St. Brigid Family.

Please see an usher.

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~ REFLECTION ~ Today is the Church’s oldest celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also designated as the World Day of Prayer for Peace. There can be no better way to start the New Year than to honor our Blessed Mother and pray with her for peace in our world. As we pray together today at God’s invitation, let us be mindful of how the Holy Mother of God cares for the Church and the world that her Son died to save

~ REFLEXION ~ La celebración de hoy es la más antigua de la Santísima Virgen María. También es el día designado como el Día Mundial de la Oración por la Paz. No puede haber mejor manera de comenzar el Año Nuevo que honrando a nuestra Santísima Madre y orar junto a ella por la paz en nuestro mundo. Al orar juntos hoy por invitación de Dios, este-mos conscientes de cómo la Santísima Ma-dre de Dios cuida a la Iglesia y al mundo que su Hijo murió por salvar

Mary Humble Servant

Mary was young, poor and female. These qualities made her unsuitable in the eyes of her people to be used mightily of God. However, God looked upon the quality of her trust and obedience. He knew she would willingly serve God in one of the most im-portant callings ever given to a human being. Just like Mary, God looks at our obedience and trust--usually not the qualifications that man might look upon. God will often choose and use the most unlike-ly of choices. Mary must have known that her submission to God's plan would cost her. If nothing else, she knew she would be disgraced as an unwed mother. She must have thought that Joseph would divorce her, or worse yet, he might even have her put to death by stoning. Mary may not have considered the full ex-tent of her future suffering. She may not have imag-ined the pain of watching her beloved child bear the weight of sin and die a terrible death on the cross. Still, she willingly submitted to God's plan. Can we willing accept God's plan? Can we even rejoice in God's plan, like Mary did, when we know that it will cost us dearly? Maria era joven, pobre, y mujer. Estas cualidades la hacian inadecuada en los ojos de la gente como para ser usada grandemente por Dios. Sinembargo, Dios le vio sus cualidades de confianza y obedien-cia. EL sabia que ella estaria dispuesta a servir a su Dios en uno de los llamados mas importantes dados a un ser humano. Al igual que a Maria, Dios observa nuestra obediencia y confianza, y no necea-riamente las cualidades que el hombre usualmente ve. Dios elije y escoje lo mas improba-ble. Maria a de haver sabido que su submission al plan de Dios tendria un costo. Ella sabia que por lo menos le traeria desgracia como madre soltera. Tal vez penso que Jose se divorciaria de ella, o peor, tal vez el la condenace a muerte a pedrada. Maria tal vez no considero a profundidad su sufrimiento a futuro. Nunca imagino el dolor que le traeria ver a su amado hijo cargar el peso del pecado y morir terriblemente en la cruz. Aun asi, ella estuvo dispuesta a someterse al plan de Dios. Estamos nosotros dispuestos a aceptar el plan de Dios? Podemos nosotros rejosijarnos en el plan de Dios al igual que Maria lo hizo, sabiendo que tiene un precio a pagar?

Did You Know? Your holiday plans may include spending a few nights at a family member or friend’s house, possibly with all the kids piling into a few rooms to sleep. Be-fore you go, remind your kids about their body boundaries and what to do if someone

violates those limits. Explain which areas are okay for others to touch and what areas are off limits. Inform the child that any areas that would be covered by under-wear or swimsuits are off limits. For more information on helping a child establish boundaries, a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Teaching Boundaries,” email: jvien-na@la-archdiocese.org or call 213-637-7227

Sabia Usted? Establezca pautas para las visitas navideñas para la seguridad de sus hijos Sus planes de la época navideña pueden incluir pasar unas noches en la casa de un familiar o amistad, posi-blemente con todos los niños apilados para dormir en unos pocos cuartos. Antes de ir, recuérdele a los niños sobre los límites de su cuerpo y qué hacer si alguien viola esos límites. Explíqueles qué partes de su cuerpo está bien que otros les toquen y qué partes no les deben permitir tocar. Informe a los niños que cualquier área del cuerpo cubierta con ropa interior o con trajes de baño no debe ser tocada por otros. Para más infor-mación sobre cómo ayudar a los niños a establecer límites, solicite una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Teaching Boundaries” (Enseñando límites) enviando un correo electrónico abmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.

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Children’s Column

“Let the Children come to me, do not stop them. “ - Matthew 19:14 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR

Youth Sunday Mass: 1st Sunday of the month: 10:30 AM Liturgy

CCD Classes: Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Parent Sessions: Date TBA; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Room 4

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JANUARY 2017 Classes (3): 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 3rd - DEADLINE for Registration

for YOUTH DAY (Confirmation Class)