News for February
Regional Eucharistic Congress
San Fernando Pastoral Region
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Our Lady of Grace
5011 White Oak Avenue Encino, California 91316
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
English and Spanish
Music-Prayer-Reflection-Mass
Free Admission
Office Closed
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT’S DAY.
MASSES WILL BE KEPT ON THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE.
February 22, 2023
Ash Wednesday
INSIDE CHURCH
ENGLISH MASS 8:45AM
BILINGUAL LITURGY: 10AM, 5PM
Presidents’ Day
Office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023
Justice & Respect for School Workers at LAUSD
School workers at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) risked their lives to feed our children and communities during the pandemic shutdown. Every day, they are essential to making sure students learn in clean, safe, and supportive schools.
Yet, cafeteria workers, custodians, teacher assistants, special education assistants and other vital LAUD workers earn poverty wages. Many report that they have been homeless or close to losing their housing while working for LAUSD, the largest school district in California. These dire working conditions are creating serious staffing shortages that impact students.
- Bathrooms are locked in some schools because there are not enough custodians to clean them.
- Special needs students do not have enough staff to assist them in the classroom.
- Safety on the playground is jeopardized because there are not enough aides to supervise campuses.
Together in their union, SEIU Local 99, these workers are speaking out against injustices at LAUSD and standing up for quality schools and better lives. School workers need our support. Learn more at www.seiu99.org/equitableschools.
Turkey/Syria Earthquake Donations
In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters, Archbishop Gomez has asked to consider donating to the cause. Donations may be mailed to Society for the propagation of the faith at 3424 Wilshire blvd. 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010.
If anyone wishes to make an online donation, they may do so at https://missionsla.org/product/donation or by scanning the QR code and specify Turkey/Syria natural disaster in the memo box.
Did You Know?
Know how to report abuse in California
It is important to take immediate action if someone discloses abuse to you, or if you suspect abuse or neglect is happening. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers a detailed list of resources with information about what to do if you suspect a child, vulnerable or elderly adult is being abused. All employees and volunteers within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are expected to report suspected abuse to the appropriate civil authorities and to Victims Assistance Ministry.
For more information, visit lacatholics.org/reporting-child-abuse.
For more information about support for victim-survivors and abuse prevention and protection efforts of the Archdiocese, visit lacatholics.org/protect.