Diaconate Journey – Diaconate Ordination

On June 11, 2016 most of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class was present to help with the ordination of thirteen men to the order of the permanent diaconate.  (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes). Here is a link to the homily that Archbishop Gomez that he made at the ceremony: . This is a link to a video summary of the ordination:  https://www.facebook.com/olacathedral/videos/10154321643656383/ This was the fifth ordination that Jay had attended and …

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Diaconate Journey Continues… Last Class of Year 4

On June 4, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at St. Louis of France La Puente. This was our last class of fourth year.  We will return here on September 10th to begin our 5th and final year of diaconate formation.   (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes). Milia Islam-Majeed (pictured) and Fr. Alexei Smith did a wonderful presentation on the Islamic faith. Milia is the Executive Directive of the South …

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Diaconate Journey….Remembering Tess

On May 21, 2016 The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Alemany High School, Mission Hills.  Our last class for this school year will be at St. Louis of France, in La Puente, June 4, 2016. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes). This was our last class in Mission Hills for year 4.  One of the rituals of our class has adopted is on the last class at Alemany High School is to …

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Diaconate Journey…Baptism Practicum

May 7, 2016 we continue our diaconate journey… This year, one of the focus areas was that of the Sacrament of Baptism. This included a practicum (i.e. a complete run through of the item, i.e. a Rite of Baptism). We asked two of our classmates to be the parents of “Grace Charlotte” and another two to be the godparents. We prepared a worship aid, including music, selected the readings and responses, a brief yet inspiring homily, saints to include in …

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Diaconate Journey…. April 23, 2016

On April 23, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at St .Louis of France in La Puente.  Our next class will be at Alemany High School, Mission Hills on May 7, 2016. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes). As part of this day, we met with our facilitators for next year, Deacon Memo and his wife Liliana. We discussed what will be covered in our class as well as other …

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Interfaith Dialogue

On April 13, 2016 we were blessed to have Father William Skudlarek, OSB open the discussion on the Challenges and Promise of Interfaith Dialogue. Nostra Aetate 50 years later:  Where we have come, Where we Hope to Go Click here to see the PowerPoint presentation.

Deacon Couple - Candy and Jay Krueger

Diaconate Journey…Sacred Listening

On April 16, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Alemany High School, Mission Hills. Our next class will be at St .Louis of France in La Puente on April 23, 2016 for All Group Retreat.  (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes) One of the topics from today’s class was how, as a deacon couple, you will be able to listen to others. This was presented by Deacon Rick and …

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Diaconate Journey… Jay and Candy share Triduum Experiences

On April 2, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Alemany High School, Mission Hills. One of the topics from today’s class was to share an experience or two from the Easter Triduum [ the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on Holy Thursday night and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday] at our parish. Below are a few things that we experienced:  (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon …

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Muslim Catholic Dialogue

William Skudlarek and Jihad Turk The Challenges and Promise of Interfaith Dialogue:  Nostra Aetate 50 Years Later:  Where We Have Come, Where We Hope to Go with William Skudlarek, OSB Click here to see the Powerpoint of the presentation Click here to see the video of the presentation. Islam and the Modern World:  with Jihad Turk, Dean, Bayan Claremont School of Theology. Click here to see the Powerpoint of the presentation Click here to see the video of the presentation.

Diaconate Journey Continues… Anointing of the Sick

March 19, 2016 we continue our diaconate journey… One area that we focused on today was the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.    (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes). The Decree: Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship States, “When the Church cares for the sick it serves Christ himself in the suffering members of the Mystical Body. When it follows the example of the Lord Jesus…the Church obeys his command to care …

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