Hello Families! If you are planning to attend the 11:00 Sunday Mass you might get a chance to witness the May Crowning of Our Lady held by Family Faith Formation. It would be a nice way to shine a light on Mother Mary and bring families together.

The Bereavement Support Ministry offers an eight-week program for all who are dealing with the death of a loved one. The first meeting will be the first Saturday of June (6/5/21) at 9:00 a.m. at the Narthex (main entrance) of St. John Eudes Church. For details contact either John Chady 818-341-0761 or Leila Iler 818-341-2102.

Mother's Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks and we are preparing to celebrate it. We are asking for picture submissions of your own mothers for a special surprise. You can submit the photo at sjeparishchatsworth@gmail.com or call the parish office. There is also a prayer Novena leading up to Mother's Day. More information coming up.

First Holy Communion items are now available at our Gift Shop including rosaries, Keepsake prayer books, bibles, frames, ties (black and white), First Communion pins, scapulars, bracelets, holy cards, wood crosses and candles. Please click on the image to view photos of these items. Gift shop hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. If preferred please call Mary Ellen to arrange a meeting after 1:00 p.m. Call (949)375-1239.

St. John Eudes is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, April 11 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm in Grill Hall. There is still time to schedule an appointment to donate. Simply go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=StJohnEudes and click on an convenient time slot. When coming for your scheduled appointment, please park in the Mason parking lot and follow the signs to Grill Hall Room C. The Red Cross tests for the COVID-19 antibodies with all blood donations. After you given, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org or the blood donor app to see the results of COVID-19 antibody test (generally available 7 to 10 days after every donation). Need additional incentives to donate? How about a chance to go to the 2022 Indianapolis 500 or win a $1500 e-gift card? When you come to give blood April 1-15, you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 4 to the 2022 Indianapolis 500! You'll also be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 e-gift cards when you come to give in April. And if you're not convinced to donate, just watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIyhotwy1gk!

All clothing will go to the Society of St. Vicent de Paul and all food donations will go to Catholic Charities (Guadalupe Center in Canoga Park). ♦ Volunteers (and donations) are organized in 3 shifts: 8 AM-10 AM, 10 AM-12 PM, and 12 PM-2 PM. Volunteers will get community service hours for school. Please call the parish office if you want to volunteer at (818)341-3680 ext. 102 or ask for Chris Ranieri. Thank you!!

Listen to the podcast ♦ The Inner Life® with Josh Raymond is a one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Fr. Ethan joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all.

Click on the title to read Fr. McNamara's statement

Journey through Lent with Bishop Robert Barron beginning Wednesday, February 17.