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Angelus News | January 26, 2024 | Vol. 9 No. 2

On the cover: High school student Atticus Maldonado smiles between classes at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey. On Page 10, Angelus contributor Steve Lowery has the incredible story of how Maldonado’s school community rallied behind him in prayer — and why his unlikely recovery from a rare cancer may not even be the story’s biggest miracle.

On the cover: High school student Atticus Maldonado smiles between classes at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey. On Page 10, Angelus contributor Steve Lowery has the incredible story of how Maldonado’s school community rallied behind him in prayer — and why his unlikely recovery from a rare cancer may not even be the story’s biggest miracle.

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■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 19<br />

Praise and Worship Mass and Healing Prayers. St. Frances<br />

of Rome Church, 501 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, 6 p.m. Celebrant:<br />

Father Parker Sandoval. Music by Clarissa Martinez.<br />

OneLife LA Holy Hour. St. Teresa of Avila Church, 2216<br />

Fargo St., Los Angeles, 7-8 p.m. Visit onelifela.org/holy-hour<br />

for more.<br />

■ SATURDAY, JANUARY 20<br />

Embracing the Winter of Life: Aging to Saging. Mary & Joseph<br />

Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes,<br />

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Workshop will help connect with your inner<br />

sage to the divine to help you age in comfort and health.<br />

Areas covered include spirituality, mental, geographical,<br />

financial wellness, and more. Email MarkMitchellSpeaks@<br />

gmail.com.<br />

100th Celebration. St. Sebastian Church, 1453 Federal<br />

Ave., Los Angeles, 10 a.m. Mass. Celebrant: Bishop Matthew<br />

Elshoff. Reception to follow. Email stsebastianoffice@<br />

gmail.com.<br />

OneLife LA. LA State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los<br />

Angeles, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Join Archbishop José H. Gomez on<br />

a walk for life through downtown Los Angeles, followed by<br />

a festival with speakers, music, and food. Theme: “10 Years<br />

Together As One.” For more information, visit onelifela.org.<br />

Requiem Mass for the Unborn. Cathedral of Our Lady of<br />

the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 5 p.m. Archbishop<br />

José H. Gomez will celebrate the annual Mass for<br />

the Unborn to end OneLife LA.<br />

■ SUNDAY, JANUARY 21<br />

Feast of Santo Niño Mass. Cathedral of Our Lady of the<br />

Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 3 p.m. procession,<br />

3:30 p.m. Mass. Principal celebrant: Bishop Brian Nunes.<br />

Hosted by the Santo Niño Cruzada (SNCU) organization.<br />

Bring statues of Santo Niño for a special blessing.<br />

■ MONDAY, JANUARY 22<br />

Mass and Healing Service. St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305<br />

Royal Ave., Simi Valley, 7 p.m. Celebrant: Father Michael<br />

Barry, with Deacon Pete Wilson. Call 805-5<strong>26</strong>-1732.<br />

■ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24<br />

LACBA Family Law Clinic. Virtual, 2-5 p.m. Covers child<br />

support, custody, divorce, and spousal support. Open to LA<br />

County veterans. Registration required. Call 213-896-6537<br />

or email inquiries-veterans@lacba.org.<br />

■ SATURDAY, JANUARY 27<br />

The Indwelling Wholeness of the Trinity. St. Andrew<br />

Church, 538 Concord St., El Segundo, 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.<br />

Retreat focuses on a contemplative experience to prayerfully<br />

enter the inner sanctum of the heart in the art of attention.<br />

Cost: $25/offering, includes continental breakfast<br />

and lunch salad bar. RSVP by Jan. 20. Contact nbstjames@<br />

gmail.com.<br />

■ SUNDAY, JANUARY 28<br />

Mass Honoring Sisters of Mercy. St. Pius X School, 10855<br />

S. Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, 10 a.m. St. Pius X parish<br />

and school will celebrate 33 years of service by the Sisters<br />

of Mercy with a special Mass and dedication. Call 562-234-<br />

1165.<br />

Religious Jubilarian Mass. Cathedral of Our Lady of the<br />

Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 3:30 p.m. Religious<br />

sisters, brothers, and priests from the Archdiocese of Los<br />

Angeles will celebrate jubilee anniversaries.<br />

■ MONDAY, JANUARY 29<br />

End of Life Preparation. St. Bruno Church, 15740 Citrustree<br />

Rd., Whittier, 9-10:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. RSVP to<br />

Cathy by Jan. 10 at 562-631-8844.<br />

■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3<br />

Nun Run, 5K, 1-Mile, and Community Service Fair. La<br />

Reina High School, 106 W. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks,<br />

8 a.m. 10th annual Nun Run, hosted by Sisters of <strong>No</strong>tre<br />

Dame, will raise proceeds for local and global outreach.<br />

Visit nun.run.<br />

■ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4<br />

Rite of Election. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555<br />

W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 3 p.m. The Rite of Election<br />

is the final required step for anyone preparing to receive<br />

the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the holy<br />

Eucharist on the Easter Vigil. Email Leticia Perez at LPerez@<br />

la-archdiocese.org.<br />

■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7<br />

Changing Seasons: Lent to Palm Sunday. Zoom, 7-8:30<br />

p.m. Class led by Father Felix Just, SJ, will explore Bible<br />

readings for Lent to Palm Sunday. Visit lacatholics.org/<br />

events.<br />

■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10<br />

Valentine’s Dinner. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church,<br />

23233 Lyons Ave., Newhall, 12 p.m. Hosted by the Italian<br />

Catholic Club of SCV, includes complimentary glass of<br />

wine. Cost: $45/person. RSVP to Anna Riggs at 661-645-<br />

7877 by Feb. 5.<br />

Malta World Day of the Sick Mass. Cathedral of Our Lady<br />

of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 12:30 p.m.<br />

Hosted by the Western Association of the Order of Malta,<br />

all are welcome, especially those who are suffering in body<br />

or spirit. Blessing and anointing of the sick will be administered.<br />

■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13<br />

Memorial Mass. San Fernando Mission, 15151 San<br />

Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 11 a.m. Mass is<br />

virtual and not open to the public. Livestream available at<br />

CatholicCM.org or Facebook.com/lacatholics.<br />

■ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15<br />

Youth Day: RECongress. Anaheim Convention Center,<br />

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Young<br />

people will enjoy a general session, keynote speech, two<br />

workshops, and Eucharistic liturgy. Speakers include Baby<br />

Angel, Chris Estrella, and Maggie Craig. Cost: $40/person.<br />

Register at recongress.org.<br />

■ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16<br />

Religious Education Congress. Anaheim Convention<br />

Center, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Events run Feb.<br />

16-18, and include speakers, sacraments, films, and<br />

workshops. Keynote speaker: Jessica Sarowitz, founder of<br />

Miraflores Films. Cost: $85/person. For more information,<br />

visit recongress.org.<br />

■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24<br />

Anniversary Mass for Bishop David O’Connell. San Gabriel<br />

Mission, 429 S. Junipero Serra Dr., 10 a.m. Celebrant:<br />

Archbishop José H. Gomez. Blessing of memorial exhibit to<br />

follow after Mass.<br />

Items for the calendar of events are due four weeks prior to the date of the event. They may be emailed to calendar@angelusnews.com.<br />

All calendar items must include the name, date, time, address of the event, and a phone number for additional information.<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2024</strong> • ANGELUS • 33

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