Angelus News | February 9, 2024 | Vol. 9 No
On the cover: Catholic worshippers recite lines during the Stations of the Cross prayers at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria, on Feb. 24, 2023. On Page 10, John Allen takes a closer look at the unfolding pattern of violence targeting Catholics there, and what it means for the universal Church.
On the cover: Catholic worshippers recite lines during the Stations of the Cross prayers at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria, on Feb. 24, 2023. On Page 10, John Allen takes a closer look at the unfolding pattern of violence targeting Catholics there, and what it means for the universal Church.
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■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3<br />
Nun Run, 5K, 1-Mile, and Community Service Fair. La<br />
Reina High School, 106 W. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, 8<br />
a.m. Tenth 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 is<br />
the final required step for anyone preparing to receive the<br />
sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the holy Eucharist<br />
on the Easter Vigil. Email Leticia Perez at LPerez@<br />
la-archdiocese.org.<br />
Choral Evening Prayer. Church of the Good Shepherd, 504<br />
N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight service<br />
of ecumenical choral and organ music will be offered in<br />
observance of the 15th anniversary of the blessing of the<br />
organ. All are welcome. Call 310-285-5425.<br />
■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6<br />
Wellness Evening. St. Christopher Church, 629 S. Glendora<br />
Ave., West Covina, 7-8:30 p.m. Topic: “Good communication<br />
is crucial to any relationship.” Presented by Cynthia<br />
Holmes, LMFT, hosted by the Father Kolbe Missionaries<br />
of the Immaculate. Call Jillian Cooke at 626-917-0040 or<br />
email FKMministry@gmail.com.<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 readings<br />
for Lent to Palm Sunday. Visit lacatholics.org/events.<br />
■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10<br />
Citizenship Workshop for Permanent Residents. Our<br />
Lady of Grace Church, 5011 White Oak Ave., Encino, 9<br />
a.m.-1 p.m. Event includes free application preparation<br />
and form completion for eligible residents, as well as free<br />
citizenship classes. Call 818-342-4686 or email BeACitizen<strong>No</strong>w@gmail.com.<br />
Marian Retreat: Blessed are you among women! Father<br />
Kolbe Missionaries Center, 531 E. Merced Ave., West Covina,<br />
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Email FKMministry@gmail.com.<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 />
World Day of the Sick Mass. Cathedral of Our Lady of the<br />
Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 12:30 p.m. Hosted<br />
by the Western Association of the Order of Malta, all are<br />
welcome, especially those who are suffering in body or spirit.<br />
Blessing and anointing of the sick will be administered.<br />
22nd Annual Black History Mass: “Walk Together<br />
Children.” Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W.<br />
Temple St., Los Angeles, 5 p.m. Sponsored by the African<br />
American Catholic Center for Evangelization. Celebrant:<br />
Archbishop José H. Gomez. Keeper of the Flame award will<br />
be presented by Archbishop Gomez. For more information,<br />
visit aaccfe.org.<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 />
LACBA CFJ Eviction Response Clinic. LA Law Library,<br />
301 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, 12-3 p.m. Providing legal assistance<br />
with eviction court summons and complaints. Open<br />
to LA County tenants with disabilities and limited incomes.<br />
Spanish assistance available. RSVP required. Call 213-896-<br />
6536 or email inquiries-veterans@lacba.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: $75/person until Jan. 15, $85/person<br />
after. For more information, visit recongress.org.<br />
Retrouvaille Marriage Retreat: Spanish. San Fernando.<br />
Retreat runs Feb. 16-18. Call Adolfo and Dora Rubio at<br />
818-367-4198 or Salvador and Maria Acosta at 626-934-<br />
7452 for more information or to register.<br />
Fish Fry. St. Clare Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country,<br />
4:30-8 p.m. Includes two-three pieces of beer-battered<br />
cod, coleslaw, choice of side, or fish tacos with rice and<br />
beans. Dine in or take out. Cost: $15/person, two-piece<br />
dinner or two tacos, $16/person, three-piece dinner. Family<br />
pack available for $55. Call 661-252-3353 or visit st-clare.<br />
org.<br />
■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17<br />
Lenten Retreat. St. James Church, 415 Vincent St., Redondo<br />
Beach, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by the Catholic Daughters<br />
of America Court of Our Lady of Victory, this free retreat<br />
led by Msgr. Timothy Nichols invites men and women to<br />
get their spiritual house in order before Easter. Includes<br />
Mass and complimentary continental breakfast. Theme:<br />
“On the Road with Jesus and Mary.” Call Mary Costello at<br />
310-316-0768 or email mmcostello1@verizon.net.<br />
“Don’t Get Robbed by Satan’s Scams” Conference. St.<br />
Didacus Church, 14325 Astoria St., Selma, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
Led by Father Bob Garon and Dominic Berardino. Topics<br />
include “Old Lies of the New Age” and “God’s Remedies<br />
for the Devil’s Poisons.” Mass and catered lunch included.<br />
Register at events.scrc.org, call 818-771-1361 or email<br />
spirit@scrc.org.<br />
■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20<br />
Career Fair. Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Ave.,<br />
Culver City, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Open positions in the Archdiocese<br />
of Los Angeles for embalmers, funeral service assistants,<br />
and more. Bring résumé for on-the-spot interviews.<br />
For more information, visit lacatholics.org/event/career-fair.<br />
■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21<br />
Record Clearing Virtual Clinic for Veterans. 5-8 p.m.<br />
Legal team will help with traffic tickets, quality of life citations,<br />
and expungement of criminal convictions. Free clinic<br />
is open to all Southern California veterans. Registration<br />
required. Call 213-896-6537 or email inquiries-veterans@<br />
lacba.org.<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 />
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