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BEATITUDES OF OUR LORD

catholic community!

This is who we are, and why we exist: At Beatitudes of Our Lord Parish, we use our enthusiastic love and deep faith to serve Christ and each other, so that the Body of Christ may grow in our parish, our community, our homes, and in the heart of every person.

UPDATE On FR. ED

As Fr. Ed shared in last week's bulletin, he has been facing some recent health issues. This week he did walk into the Emergency Room and was admitted to the cardiac unit for treatment and observation. He spent one night in the hospital and then returned to the Parish. He was referred to his general physician and a cardiologist for further treatment. He is resting well and expects to return to serving our community later this week after clearance from his physicians. Thank you for your support and prayers for a full recovery.

Beatitudes of our lord

Parish Retreat


Our Next Retreat will take place Dec. 6th thru Dec. 7th

 

Fri. 6:30pm - 9:00pm and CONTINUING on SAT. 9:00am - 9:00PM


(dismissed for lunch 11:45am - 12:30 PM)

(sat. night dinner is provided)


The retreat is free and open to all parishioners over 21.

 

Sign up today!



to contact us:


boloffice@ca.rr.com  

 

562-943-1521


13013 santa gertrudes avenue

la mirada, ca. 90638


ab 218 settlement

A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES

As you may be aware, California State Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218), which was passed in 2019, lifted the statute of limitations for a second time in California allowing civil claims of past sexual misconduct involving minors during a three-year window from 2020-2022. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles was named in approximately 1,900 claims involving allegations of past sexual misconduct by clergy, religious and lay women and men going back to the 1940s. None of the claims involve recent sexual misconduct.


Since 2023, as part of our commitment to survivor-victims of sexual abuse, the Archdiocese has been working to address the coordinated AB 218 civil litigation claims, entering into active mediation with representatives of the Plaintiffs’ Liaison Committee to seek a path forward that would allow the Archdiocese to support survivor-victims through timely and just compensation while also allowing parishes, schools and vital ministries to serve the faithful and those in need in our communities.


Counsel for the Archdiocese and the Plaintiffs’ Liaison Committee have announced that they have reached an agreement in principle through mediation that would lead to the settlement of 1353 claims involving the Archdiocese in the coordinated proceedings for $880 million.

The Administrative Office of the Archdiocese will be taking the primary financial responsibility for funding the settlement along with payments by certain religious orders and others named in the litigation. Designated contributions to parishes, schools, and to collections or campaigns such as Called to Renew, Together in Mission and the Catholic Education Foundation will not be used to fund the settlement. It is expected that initial funding of the settlement will occur in 2025.


The Archdiocese has created a web portal with a message from Archbishop José H. Gomez as well as other important information regarding the AB 218 claims which can be found at www.LACatholics.org/AB218. Please visit this portal for more information about the settlement and the sexual abuse prevention policies and programs of the Archdiocese.


For more than two decades, we have made significant strides as an Archdiocese to recognize and combat sexual abuse in our parishes, schools and other locations to ensure that current cases of misconduct with minors are now rare. The Archdiocese reaffirms its commitment to survivor-victims and stands resolute against abuse. Let us continue to pray for all victim-survivors of sexual abuse in our society and let us continue to work together as a community of faith to prevent abuse and keep our parishes, schools and ministries safe for all.

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Protecting God's Children for Adults (Initial Training)

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Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification Only) 

A disciple's prayer practice

SEE, CELEBRATE & ARTICULATE

 

A process for seeing the good work of God, to strengthen our heart, and the heart of others on the journey.


Two Foundational Truths:

  •        God is always present, everywhere.
  •        God is always acting for our good or the good of another.

Always present, everywhere; always acting for the good.

  •         There has never been a moment, situation, circumstance, good or bad in your life journey that God was not present.
  •         God is always acting for our good or the good of another; it is His nature.
  •         Consider the moments that have taken place in your journey thus far.
  •         No two people have exactly the same journey, but God is with them.
  •         What is your journey like?

A PROCESS:

  • Take a moment to consider the events of the last 24 hours.  
  • Focus on one moment that “stands out” .
  • Reflect upon what lesson God wanted you to learn through that event? 
  • What is/was its “meaning”? 
  • What was the good that God is/was trying to communicate to you?
  • Is there anyone one in your life right now that might need to hear about that good? 
  • If yes, look for a time to simply share what God has done for you. 
  • If, not at this time, hold the “lesson, the good” in your heart and be ready to share it when a person needs to hear it; or you need to be reminded of it.

Request for prayer

We are the family of God, united in Christ and strengthened by the Spirit! Each member of the body then is called to intercede (pray) for the holy ones. Please let us know of your prayer request.