Angelus News | May 17, 2024 | Vol. 9 No. 10
On the cover: Emma D. and Roberto M. read during a class session at San Miguel School in Watts, one of 24 schools in lower-income areas across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles participating in the new Solidarity Schools initiative. On Page 10, Theresa Cisneros examines the program’s ambitious goals and talks to participants who describe its early success in creating a ‘culture of literacy’ among disadvantaged students.
On the cover: Emma D. and Roberto M. read during a class session at San Miguel School in Watts, one of 24 schools in lower-income areas across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles participating in the new Solidarity Schools initiative. On Page 10, Theresa Cisneros examines the program’s ambitious goals and talks to participants who describe its early success in creating a ‘culture of literacy’ among disadvantaged students.
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■ FRIDAY, MAY <strong>10</strong><br />
Bereavement Retreat. St. Mary of the Assumption Church,<br />
7215 Newlin Ave., Whittier, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, <strong>May</strong><br />
11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Register at bereavement.ministry@yahoo.<br />
com. Cost: $75/person, covers all food and materials. Pay<br />
by Zelle to 562-631-8844 by <strong>May</strong> 3.<br />
■ SATURDAY, MAY 11<br />
Eucharistic Revival Retreat. Visitation Church, 6561 W.<br />
88th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Father Parker Sandoval<br />
will lead a parish-wide retreat on “Who is Jesus? The Real<br />
Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and our Mission as<br />
Catholics to share the Good <strong>News</strong> with Others.” Cost: $35/<br />
person, includes continental breakfast, lunch, and retreat<br />
materials. Visit VisRetreat0524.givesmart.com.<br />
Mother’s Day Rosary. Catholic Cemeteries, 2 p.m. Rosary<br />
will be held at all 11 Catholic cemetery locations. Livestream<br />
available at facebook.com/lacatholics and catholiccm.org/rosary.<br />
Santacruzan Marian Celebration. Cathedral of Our Lady<br />
of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 2:30 p.m.<br />
Filipino Catholic community will celebrate with a pre-procession<br />
at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3 p.m.<br />
■ MONDAY, MAY 13<br />
Blue Army Statue of Our Lady of Fátima Mass. St.<br />
Dorothy Church, 241 S. Valley Center Ave., Glendora, 8:30<br />
a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses, <strong>10</strong> a.m.-6:30 p.m. Exposition of the<br />
Blessed Sacrament. Visit stdorothy.org.<br />
Rosary for Eastertide and the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima.<br />
Zoom, 7 p.m. Join in praying the rosary, reflecting on<br />
the Glorious Mysteries and engaging Imago Divina. Email<br />
ebeall@csjorange.org to receive a link.<br />
■ TUESDAY, MAY 14<br />
Memorial Mass. San Fernando Mission, 15151 San Fernando<br />
Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 11 a.m. Mass is open to<br />
the public. Limited seating. RSVP to outreach@catholiccm.<br />
org or call 213-637-78<strong>10</strong>. Livestream available at Catholic-<br />
CM.org or Facebook.com/lacatholics.<br />
When They Don’t Go: Responding When a Loved One<br />
Leaves the Church. Padre Serra Church, 5205 Upland Rd.,<br />
Camarillo, 7 p.m. Session explores constructive ways to<br />
respond when loved ones disengage from their Catholic<br />
faith. Email teresa@padreserra.org.<br />
■ WEDNESDAY, MAY 15<br />
Record Clearing Virtual Clinic for Veterans. 3-6 p.m.<br />
Legal team will help with traffic tickets, felony reductions,<br />
and expungement of criminal convictions. Participants can<br />
call in or join online via Zoom. Registration required. Call<br />
213-896-6537 or email inquiries-veterans@lacba.org. For<br />
more information, visit lacba.org/veterans.<br />
■ THURSDAY, MAY 16<br />
Eviction Response Clinic. LA Law Library, 301 W. 1st<br />
St., Los Angeles, 12-3 p.m. Provides legal assistance with<br />
eviction court cases. Open to LA County tenants with disabilities<br />
and limited income. Spanish assistance available.<br />
Registration required. RSVP to 213-896-6536 or email<br />
inquiries-veterans@lacba.org.<br />
Children’s Bureau: Foster Care Zoom Orientation. 4-5<br />
p.m. Live Zoom orientation will be hosted by a Children’s<br />
Bureau team member and a foster parent. To RSVP for the<br />
live orientation or to request the online orientation, email<br />
rfrecruitment@all4kids.org.<br />
■ FRIDAY, MAY <strong>17</strong><br />
Ethical Leadership Lunch. Cathedral of Our Lady of the<br />
Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 11:30 a.m.-1:30<br />
p.m. Event brings together Catholic leaders from the<br />
business world to discuss how ethical practices positively<br />
impact our community. For more information, visit lacatholics.org/events.<br />
■ SATURDAY, MAY 18<br />
37th Annual Walk for Life South Bay. Veterans Park, 309<br />
Esplanade, Redondo Beach, 8:30 a.m. Fun, family-friendly<br />
three-mile walk for all abilities, includes food, music, kids’<br />
activities, and more. Register by April 23 and raise or pay<br />
$45/walker for the event T-shirt. Registration at the event<br />
starts at 7:30 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit<br />
Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance. Visit event.fundeasy.<br />
com/27239, supportphctorrance.org, or call 424-263-4855.<br />
Fresh Fire of God’s Spirit: Pentecost Rally. St. John the<br />
Baptist Church, 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park,<br />
<strong>10</strong> a.m.-4 p.m. Teachings, prayer, and Pentecost vigil Mass.<br />
Presenters include Father Ismael Robles, Dr. Elizabeth Kim,<br />
and Dominic Berardino. Free event. For more information,<br />
call 818-771-1361, email spirit@scrc.org, or visit events.<br />
scrc.org.<br />
Mother Luisita Dinner. Casa Sanchez, 4500 S. Centinela<br />
Ave., Los Angeles, 6 p.m. Join Marycrest Manor in raising<br />
funds for new beds for the residents. Fritz Coleman as emcee.<br />
Cost: $150/person, includes dinner and valet parking.<br />
Contact 3<strong>10</strong>-838-2778, ext. 4004 or visit marycrestculvercity.com/dinner/.<br />
■ SUNDAY, MAY 19<br />
Congress of the Divine Mercy. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937<br />
S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Organized by<br />
Father John <strong>May</strong>hew of St. Louis de Montfort Church, the<br />
event features priests, special guests, concerts, and food,<br />
along with Holy Hour, Mass, and confessions. Cost: $20/<br />
person; children 11 and under are free. For more information,<br />
call 805-478-3123.<br />
■ WEDNESDAY, MAY 22<br />
Healthcare Professionals <strong>2024</strong> Spring Conference: Pastoral<br />
Care Conversations. Bishop Alemany, 1111 N. Alemany<br />
Dr., Mission Hills, 9:30 a.m. check-in and hospitality,<br />
<strong>10</strong> a.m.-2 p.m. survey presentation, round table, discussion,<br />
and lunch. Register at lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/<br />
springconference.<br />
■ SATURDAY, MAY 25<br />
“Don Pasquale” Opera. Cathedral High Theater, 1253 Bishops<br />
Rd., Los Angeles, 2 p.m. Full orchestra performance.<br />
Adult ticket includes complimentary glass of wine and<br />
hors d’oeuvres. Call or text 213-248-25<strong>10</strong> or email info@<br />
operaitaliala.com.<br />
■ MONDAY, MAY 27<br />
Memorial Day Mass. Catholic Cemeteries, <strong>10</strong> a.m. Mass<br />
held at all 11 Catholic Cemetery locations. Livestream available<br />
at facebook.com/lacatholics and catholiccm.org.<br />
St. John Vianney Burial Section Dedication. Calvary Cemetery,<br />
199 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, <strong>10</strong> a.m. Celebrant:<br />
Auxiliary Bishop Slawomir Szkredka. Visit catholiccm.org.<br />
Memorial Day Mass. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels,<br />
555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 12:<strong>10</strong> p.m.<br />
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