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1 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm (Spanish) 4:00 pm, 5:45 pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday: 7:00 am, 8:15 am Saturday: 8:00 am, 4:30 pm Vigil Mass CONFESSIONS ( in school classrooms 5, 6 & 7) Saturday: 8:45 - 10:00 am 3:15 - 4:00 pm PASTORAL CENTER OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays: Closed PASTOR: Rev. Craig A. Cox ASSOCIATES: Rev. Luther D az Rev. Jonathan Nestico DEACONS: Rev. Mr. Dick Karl Rev. Mr. Terry Irwin Rev.

2 Mr. Jay Reiser PARISH: Sisters Raquel, Olivia, SISTERS: and Araceli, OP WE OFFER LOVE, PRAYER, HOPE. Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions: Saturday 7:45 am 23233 LYONS AVENUE, SANTA CLARITA CA 91321 | T: | F: | Dear Parishioners, On this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear three powerful Scriptures. In the First Reading taken from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses urges the people to heed the voice of the Lord, to live by God s law, which he tells them is something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts. In the Gospel, we hear Jesus specifying that the very core of that divine law is love, love of God and of neighbor.

3 When asked Who is my neighbor? he responds with one of the most loved of all his para-bles, that of the Good Samaritan. In the Second Reading, St. Paul speaks of the preeminence of Jesus, the image of the invisible God the one who is before all things and in whom all things hold together. Je-sus is the one who reveals the wisdom of God and meaning of all creation. This glorious Jesus is the one who calls us to live by the law of love. This call is not some arbitrary command forced on us from outside, for we were created by God out of love and for love. No, it is given for our benefit by the one who manifests the wisdom and goodness of God.

4 When we love, we manifest the fullness of our being. When we love, we live most fully the divine image in which we were created. Of course, while this law of love is the way to fulfillment and joy, it is not always easy to live. Our human nature is wounded by original sin. We are tempted by selfishness a temptation that takes manifold forms in the many vices that can haunt us. Yet deep inside, when we are in touch with the very best of ourselves, we know the wisdom of Jesus in calling us to love. What our world means by love is not always in synch with what Jesus means. Love is not a feeling, though powerful feelings sometimes may accompany it.

5 Although love completes us and nourishes our souls, it is not a matter of relentlessly pursuing self-fulfillment. To the contrary, genuine love sometimes requires sacri-fice, even painful sacrifices. This is not surprising to Christians who look upon the Cross of Christ as the greatest symbol of love. This is not surprising to Moms and Dads who often are called upon to make sacrific-es as they love their children. Indeed, we see this manifest in today s parable. The Good Samaritan sacrifices time and resources to care for a stranger without any expectation of being reimbursed or rewarded. Loving God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength and our neighbors as ourselves this is the call Jesus addresses to you and to me.

6 He who is the Way, the Truth and the Life calls us to this out of his love for us. This call is challenging, but it is truly a gift given for our own fulfillment. As we take part in this liturgy, as we go about our activities throughout the coming week and throughout our entire lives, may we be men and women who love. Jesus, whose great love was manifest in the sacrifice of your life for our salvation, inspire us to love in return. Holy Mary, loving Mother, pray that we may take to heart your Son s call to love. Father Craig Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022 Page Two NEW PARISH DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OLPH is blessed to be able to hire Iris Samson as our next Director of Religious Education (DRE) to succeed Wendy Lucas.

7 She will begin here on August 1. Iris has a long history of service in catechetical ministries. She is a Certified Master Catechist and is also a graduate of the Catholic Biblical Institute. She has been involved in a wide variety of service and most recent-ly has been a part of the RCIA team in Incarnation parish, Glendale. As Director of Religious Education, Iris will oversee all levels of our religious education programs and work to enhance them. God bless you Iris as you embark on this new phase of service in our Church! Thank you for saying yes to this call and we assure you of our prayers! Page Three Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022 CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

8 Registration is now open for first year students for Confirmation. Confirmation is a two-year pro-gram. Students must be entering 9th grade or higher in the fall. Classes are offered in both Eng-lish and Spanish. See the OLPH website > Education > Confirmation Program - Youth for regis-tration links. Or scan the QR code below to access the registration site. Registration information for second year students has been emailed. If you need further assistance, contact the Confirmation office at (661) 288-1073. STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ISSUED JUNE 24 ON SUPREME COURT RULING IN DOBBS V. JACKSON In response to the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v.

9 Jackson Women s Health Or-ganization, Archbishop Jos H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB s Committee on Pro-Life Activi-ties issued the following statement: This is a historic day in the life of our country, one that stirs our thoughts, emotions and prayers. For nearly fifty years, America has enforced an unjust law that has permitted some to decide whether others can live or die; this policy has resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of preborn children, generations that were denied the right to even be born.

10 America was founded on the truth that all men and women are created equal, with God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This truth was grievously denied by the Supreme Court s Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized and normalized the taking of innocent human life. We thank God today that the Court has now overturned this decision. We pray that our elected officials will now enact laws and policies that promote and pro-tect the most vulnerable among us. Our first thoughts are with the little ones whose lives have been taken since 1973. We mourn their loss, and we entrust their souls to God, who loved them from before all ages and who will love them for all eternity.