St. John Eudes Parish

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Msgr. Nugent Received by Pope Benedict XVI

The week before Christmas, Msgr. Nugent, SJE Pastor Emeritus, visited Rome to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination for his classmate, Cardinal William Levada, Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican. A privileged moment is pictured here with Pope Benedict and Cardinal Levada.

Cardinal Leveda is a native of So. California and the highest ranking American in the Roman Curia. Msgr. Nugent and Cardinal Leveda know each other from their school days at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo and have kept in contact over the years. Msgr. Nugent has said how wonderful it was to see his old friend again and very much enjoyed his trip to Rome.

Plaza Fence to Secure School & Playground Areas

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With the safety of our school children as a prime priority for our parish, our Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, School Board, and PTSO have worked hard to determine what needs to be done to maintain and improve the security of our parish grounds for our children. They have recommended the installation of a gated fence that will secure the school and playground area from the open area of the Mason parking lot and Nugent Plaza.

The fence will have automated access control and openings to allow for full access on weekends and during the summer months. The cost of the fence, which will architecturally and aesthetically complement current parish buildings, is estimated at $80,000. The plans were developed with the help of architect and School Board member Jenny Zoller, a parishioner and school alumni parent.

Fr. Lecomte has approved the project and fundraising began on the first weekend of Catholic Schools Week (Jan 28/29). Additional fundraising efforts will soon be announced to finance the project. Larger images of the plans can be viewed by clicking on the pictures. To comment on the plans, please e-mail to plazafence@sjeparish.net.

Fr. Albert Writes from the Congo

Fr. Albert, who served as a deacon at St. John Eudes and was recently ordained a priest in the D.R. Congo, likes to keep in touch with his many friends at our parish. He recently wrote of his new life as a priest:

November 27, 2011 - Hello from the DR Congo! I just wanted to let you know that I am doing well. We are praying very hard since the Congo is holding the elections tomorrow (November 28, 2011). My ministry is so fulfilling here. I am working with groups of people who show that they need God in their lives. The work here is great since you can easily see the fruits of your work. I am still working as my bishop’s secretary. We started to build the church at my parish last week. I also work in detention ministry. I slowed down in this one because of the campaign for those to be elected (I hope it goes well tomorrow.) My best work is that I assist the unwed mothers and HIV/AIDS orphans. I still teach English. The high school kids speak a bit of it now. The university students disappoint me. They do not make an effort to speak.

I had a great Christ the King celebration with my church. It is youth day of my diocese. We had a long carnival that took us on all the streets of our neighborhood. People said that it was the first time a priest walked with his parishioners. They really enjoyed it. The bad thing is that we did not have enough food for all, so I decided to feed only the little ones. People were not happy about that. Despite that they accompanied me back in the evening with huge ovation of songs and shouting. The streets were closed when they brought me back home.

I am also preparing the annual retreat (December 4 to December 10) for the priests of my diocese. They asked me to preach it. Please, pray for me!

A few weeks ago I buried a woman whose husband died not too long ago of HIV/AIDS. It was one of the most shocking funerals. They left seven orphans of whom one is pregnant at the age 15. I never believed one can get pregnant that young because she looks like she is still 8. Others, above all the last one had me cry. She is maybe one and half. You could read confusion on her face.

I am so saddened by their situation. They are really destitute now. I was evaluating that with $500 I could fix their house and send the oldest to school. I thought I was raised in hard situations, but I realize that I was very well off, better than many. I wish I could post their pictures here.

My people also requested a youth Christmas celebration. I am considering canceling it because it would cost us $150 to purchase rice and meet, but I am not able to afford that.

I just came back from Mass. I opened Advent and a new liturgical year with a long Mass. Unfortunately I forgot that we do not sing Gloria in Advent. Luckily people were very alert. They reminded me by not singing it even though I invited them (twice) to sing it. We all laughed and the Mass went on. This is a sign that I am a brand new priest.

Best wishes, Albert

You can see pictures of Fr. Albert’s ordination at: http://mycongovisit.com/wembo-nyama/.

Fr. Albert asks that you keep him in your prayers as he grows in his ministry. If you wish to keep in touch with him, you can contact Fr. Albert at ashuyaka@yahoo.com.

Prayer for the Unborn

With the beginning of Advent 2010, Pope Benedict XVI focused on the right to life of unborn children. The pope has asked that we pray along with him so that all human life will be protected, particularly that life which is most defenseless and in need of protection.

Go to the Prayer for the Unborn

Health Care Directives

Serious health care decisions can cause disturbances in families when different possibilities are discussed for people facing life-threatening complications. A prudent means of making provision for such critical times in the family is the filling out of advance health care directives, legally drawn up and settled before serious difficulties arise. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Commission for Catholic Life Issues, has developed materials that help in this delicate area (the materials are available on-line through the link below). They include guidance on the moral principles that are based on our Christian perspective in dealing with a critical state of health. You are urged to review this material and take advantage of the resources provided.

Go to the Archdiocesan Website About Health Care Directives . . .


	Special News & Events Details Read About All Our Parish News & Events in Our Current Bulletin! Msgr. Nugent Received by Pope Benedict XVI The week before Christmas, Msgr. Nugent, SJE Pastor Emeritus, visited Rome to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination for his classmate, Cardinal William Levada, Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican. A privileged moment is pictured here with Pope Benedict and Cardinal Levada. Cardinal Leveda is a native of So. California and the highest ranking American in the Roman Curia. Msgr. Nugent and Cardinal Leveda know each other from their school days at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo and have kept in contact over the years. Msgr. Nugent has said how wonderful it was to see his old friend again and very much enjoyed his trip to Rome. Plaza Fence to Secure School & Playground Areas Click on pictures to enlarge. With the safety of our school children as a prime priority for our parish, our Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, School Board, and PTSO have worked hard to determine what needs to be done to maintain and improve the security of our parish grounds for our children. They have recommended the installation of a gated fence that will secure the school and playground area from the open area of the Mason parking lot and Nugent Plaza. The fence will have automated access control and openings to allow for full access on weekends and during the summer months. The cost of the fence, which will architecturally and aesthetically complement current parish buildings, is estimated at $80,000. The plans were developed with the help of architect and School Board member Jenny Zoller, a parishioner and school alumni parent. Fr. Lecomte has approved the project and fundraising began on the first weekend of Catholic Schools Week (Jan 28/29). Additional fundraising efforts will soon be announced to finance the project. Larger images of the plans can be viewed by clicking on the pictures. To comment on the plans, please e-mail to plazafence@sjeparish.net. Fr. Albert Writes from the Congo Fr. Albert, who served as a deacon at St. John Eudes and was recently ordained a priest in the D.R. Congo, likes to keep in touch with his many friends at our parish. He recently wrote of his new life as a priest: November 27, 2011 - Hello from the DR Congo! I just wanted to let you know that I am doing well. We are praying very hard since the Congo is holding the elections tomorrow (November 28, 2011). My ministry is so fulfilling here. I am working with groups of people who show that they need God in their lives. The work here is great since you can easily see the fruits of your work. I am still working as my bishop’s secretary. We started to build the church at my parish last week. I also work in detention ministry. I slowed down in this one because of the campaign for those to be elected (I hope it goes well tomorrow.) My best work is that I assist the unwed mothers and HIV/AIDS orphans. I still teach English. The high school kids speak a bit of it now. The university students disappoint me. They do not make an effort to speak. I had a great Christ the King celebration with my church. It is youth day of my diocese. We had a long carnival that took us on all the streets of our neighborhood. People said that it was the first time a priest walked with his parishioners. They really enjoyed it. The bad thing is that we did not have enough food for all, so I decided to feed only the little ones. People were not happy about that. Despite that they accompanied me back in the evening with huge ovation of songs and shouting. The streets were closed when they brought me back home. I am also preparing the annual retreat (December 4 to December 10) for the priests of my diocese. They asked me to preach it. Please, pray for me! A few weeks ago I buried a woman whose husband died not too long ago of HIV/AIDS. It was one of the most shocking funerals. They left seven orphans of whom one is pregnant at the age 15. I never believed one can get pregnant that young because she looks like she is still 8. Others, above all the last one had me cry. She is maybe one and half. You could read confusion on her face. I am so saddened by their situation. They are really destitute now. I was evaluating that with $500 I could fix their house and send the oldest to school. I thought I was raised in hard situations, but I realize that I was very well off, better than many. I wish I could post their pictures here. My people also requested a youth Christmas celebration. I am considering canceling it because it would cost us $150 to purchase rice and meet, but I am not able to afford that. I just came back from Mass. I opened Advent and a new liturgical year with a long Mass. Unfortunately I forgot that we do not sing Gloria in Advent. Luckily people were very alert. They reminded me by not singing it even though I invited them (twice) to sing it. We all laughed and the Mass went on. This is a sign that I am a brand new priest. Best wishes, Albert You can see pictures of Fr. Albert’s ordination at: http://mycongovisit.com/wembo-nyama/. Fr. Albert asks that you keep him in your prayers as he grows in his ministry. If you wish to keep in touch with him, you can contact Fr. Albert at ashuyaka@yahoo.com. Prayer for the Unborn With the beginning of Advent 2010, Pope Benedict XVI focused on the right to life of unborn children. The pope has asked that we pray along with him so that all human life will be protected, particularly that life which is most defenseless and in need of protection. Go to the Prayer for the Unborn Health Care Directives Serious health care decisions can cause disturbances in families when different possibilities are discussed for people facing life-threatening complications. A prudent means of making provision for such critical times in the family is the filling out of advance health care directives, legally drawn up and settled before serious difficulties arise. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Commission for Catholic Life Issues, has developed materials that help in this delicate area (the materials are available on-line through the link below). They include guidance on the moral principles that are based on our Christian perspective in dealing with a critical state of health. You are urged to review this material and take advantage of the resources provided. Go to the Archdiocesan Website About Health Care Directives . . .