Angelus News | September 6, 2024 | Vol. 9 No. 18
On the cover: Father Richard Sunwoo, pastor of St. Louise de Marillac in Covina, stands on the sidelines of an LA Chargers preseason game at SoFi Stadium in August. This year, Sunwoo is one of several LA priests with a side gig like no other: celebrating Mass for NFL teams before games. On Page 10, associate editor Mike Cisneros tells the story of the little-known ministry helping teams meet their spiritual needs.
On the cover: Father Richard Sunwoo, pastor of St. Louise de Marillac in Covina, stands on the sidelines of an LA Chargers preseason game at SoFi Stadium in August. This year, Sunwoo is one of several LA priests with a side gig like no other: celebrating Mass for NFL teams before games. On Page 10, associate editor Mike Cisneros tells the story of the little-known ministry helping teams meet their spiritual needs.
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■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 31<br />
Centennial Celebration of the Sisters of <strong>No</strong>tre Dame in<br />
California. St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E. Janss Rd.,<br />
Thousand Oaks, 11:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop<br />
José H. Gomez, followed by a reception in the parish<br />
hall. Learn more at sndusa.org/ca100.<br />
■ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3<br />
Pilgrimage of Mercy. Vilnius, Lithuania. Pilgrimage runs<br />
Sept. 3-14. Participants will visit the mission house of St.<br />
Faustina and the original image of the Divine Mercy, as<br />
well as several shrines and religious sites. For details and<br />
reservations, call the St. Casimir Church office at 323-<br />
664-4660.<br />
■ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4<br />
Music, Movement, and Meditation. Holy Spirit Retreat<br />
Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. With Bola<br />
Shasanmi. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 8<strong>18</strong>-815-4480.<br />
Good Grief Bereavement Support Group. St. Bede<br />
the Venerable Church, 215 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada<br />
Flintridge, 6:30-8 p.m. Free six-week support group for<br />
those who have lost a loved one runs weekly from Sept.<br />
4 to Oct. 9. Series includes information on the grieving<br />
process and an opportunity to share with others in a small<br />
group. Call 8<strong>18</strong>-949-4300.<br />
■ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5<br />
St. Padre Pio Mass. St. Anne Church, 340 10th St., Seal<br />
Beach, 1 p.m. Celebrant: Father Al Baca. For more information,<br />
call 562-537-4526.<br />
■ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7<br />
Mass for Intention and Prayer of Father Aloysius’<br />
Beatification and Canonization. Chapel of the Annunciation,<br />
429 S. Junipero Serra, San Gabriel, 7:30 a.m. rosary,<br />
followed by Mass at 8 a.m.<br />
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop. Holy Spirit<br />
Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
With Marilyn <strong>No</strong>bori and the contemplative outreach<br />
team. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 8<strong>18</strong>-815-4480.<br />
Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations: A Catholic<br />
Ministry Certification Course. Church of the Good<br />
Shepherd, 504 N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
Nine-session course runs on the first Saturday of every<br />
month through May 3. Provider: Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith, ecumenical<br />
and interreligious officer of the Archdiocese of<br />
Los Angeles. Certification course is for anyone interested<br />
in learning about ecumenical and interreligious relations<br />
from the Catholic perspective, especially laypeople. Cost:<br />
$400/person with certification, $300 without. Visit store.<br />
la-archdiocese.org/eia.<br />
“One Mother, Many Peoples” Marian Rosary and Mass.<br />
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St.,<br />
Los Angeles, 10 a.m. procession and bilingual rosary, 11<br />
a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez.<br />
Mass of Remembrance: Healing After Suicide Loss.<br />
St. Agnes Church, 2625 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, 10<br />
a.m.-12 p.m. All are welcome for a special bilingual Mass<br />
in memory of loved ones lost to suicide. Small reception to<br />
follow. Call St. Agnes Church at 323-731-2464.<br />
A Healing Journey. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1050<br />
W. 163rd St., Gardena, 10:15 a.m. With Father Michael<br />
Barry, Dr. Elizabeth Kim, and Dominic Berardino. Healing<br />
of Emotional and Psychological Wounds, Removing<br />
Blockages to God’s Healing Power, Healing Prayer Service,<br />
and more. Cost: $20/person through Sept. 3, $25/person<br />
at the door. Register at events.scrc.org.<br />
Catholic Singles Network Rotational Luncheon. Odyssey<br />
Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Dr., Granada Hills, 12-4<br />
p.m. Come meet new people. Mingling will be maximized<br />
at the luncheon by having diners rotate to different tables.<br />
Call Celeste at 661-916-2727 or visit CatholicSinglesNetwork.com.<br />
■ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9<br />
Catechesis for Youth and Adults. St. John the Evangelist<br />
Church, 6028 S. Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.<br />
every Monday and Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe<br />
Chapel (Entrance through parking lot on 60th Street).<br />
Catechesis of the Neocatechumenal Way in English. Are<br />
you looking for an answer to suffering? Or want to deepen<br />
your faith? For more information call 310-531-0635.<br />
Restoring Relationships with Compassionate Communication.<br />
Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Rd.,<br />
Encino, 6:30-8:30 p.m. With Sage Knight, NVC Trainer.<br />
Visit hsrcenter.com or call 8<strong>18</strong>-815-4480.<br />
■ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10<br />
Career Fair. Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., 9<br />
a.m.-2 p.m. Open positions for receptionist, support staff,<br />
funeral service assistants, and more. Bring a résumé for<br />
on-the-spot interviews. Visit lacatholics.org/events.<br />
Memorial Mass. San Fernando Mission, 15151 San<br />
Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 11 a.m. Mass is<br />
open to the public. Limited seating. RSVP to outreach@<br />
catholiccm.org or call 213-637-7810. Livestream available<br />
at CatholicCM.org or Facebook.com/lacatholics.<br />
■ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11<br />
Music, Movement, and Meditation. Holy Spirit Retreat<br />
Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. With Bola<br />
Shasanmi. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 8<strong>18</strong>-815-4480.<br />
Pro Bono Estate Planning Clinic for Veterans: Wills for<br />
Heroes. Bet Tzedek Law Offices, 3250 Wilshire Blvd.,<br />
13th Floor, Los Angeles, 11:30 a.m. Call 323-939-0506.<br />
■ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13<br />
Rosary Crusade. Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.,<br />
Baldwin Park, 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting to pray the<br />
rosary.<br />
■ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14<br />
United Together: Homeless Ministry Resource Fair.<br />
Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 2060 N. Vermont<br />
Ave., Los Angeles, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Panel discussion, Q&A,<br />
networking, and resources. Contact Esmeralda Sosa at<br />
213-637-7477 or email esosa@la-archdiocese.org.<br />
Autumn Silent Saturday Centering Prayer. Holy Spirit<br />
Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.<br />
With Marilyn <strong>No</strong>bori and the contemplative outreach<br />
team. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 8<strong>18</strong>-815-4480.<br />
Jazz on the Green Fundraiser. St. Agatha Church, 2646 S.<br />
Mansfield Ave., Los Angeles, 3-7 p.m. Sponsored by the<br />
St. Agatha Black Historian Committee. New Orleans Style:<br />
wear white and bring your lawn chair. Includes entertainment,<br />
various southern cuisine and drinks for sale. Cost:<br />
$20/person. Call 323-251-2888 or 323-935-8127.<br />
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