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Come and celebrate the SJE 9th anual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM at the Plaza. Admission: S30 per person (Suggested donation). Includes; * Fantastic Oktoverfest dinner with coffee & dessert, a free drink and no-host bar, *Dancing to authentic Oktoberfest music by the 20 musician German-American brass band, *Learn to chicken dance & have a lot more fun! TICKETS AVAILABLE THRU SEPTEMBER 19th IN THE PLAZA AFTER ALL SUNDAY MORNING MASSES OR WEEKDAYS IN THE PARISH OFFICE.

St. John Eudes Gift Shop offers a large selection of Catholic Bibles; English and Spanish for all ages from babies to adults. Our selection includes everyday bibles, family bibles, gift bibles, children’s picture bibles; also regular, medium and large print editions. ♦ St. Mary’s Press editions: ♦ The Catholic Children’s Bible is a full, complete Bible, designed specifically for young readers. It inspires and empowers children to read, understand and love the word of God. ♦ Breakthrough! The Bible for young Catholics highlights what happens throughout salvation history between God and humanity. God breaks through and connects with human history, thereby establishing a relationship with humanity. Using the Good News translation, Breakthrough was created for young people leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Its 10 special features were created to help make the Bible easier for young people to read and understand. ♦ The Catholic Youth Bible is a colorful and engaging design and invites teens to encounter and engage with the Word. It is a rich companion to any teen’s faith journey. We have a Bible for everyone! Please visit the Gift Shop for more information or call Mary Ellen Pike at (949)375-1239.

♦ Parish Office Lobby OPEN: Starting Monday, August 2nd, the Parish Office Lobby will be OPEN from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Only one person or one family in the Lobby at a time, please. All visitors must wear a face covering and avoid close contact limiting contact with people who don’t live in your household as much as possible. ♦ Parish Chapel OPEN: The Parish Chapel is OPEN from 10 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday. All are welcome to come observing health guidelines to protect yourself and others. All visitors must wear a face covering and avoid close contact limiting contact with people who don’t live in your household as much as possible.

SJE Swim Team Registration is now open to all parishioners ages 5-14. Sign up for tryouts! Visit www.sjeswimteam.com. Join the Team - Become a New Member! Who can be a member of the swim team: - Any swimmer between 6 and 14 years old, - Able to swim 40 yards using any stroke, - Is attending the SJE School OR is registered with the Parish. How to become a new SJE Swim Team Member? - Register your swimmers for a tryout using the TRYOUTS REGISTRATION link; this link will appear 2 or 3 months before the season starting date. Tryouts are free.

In-Person/Virtual' Mass/Healing Service coming up next Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. John Eudes celebrated by Fr. Bill Adams and Dn Nestor Aclan. Praise & Worship will begin at 6 PM followed by the mass at 6:30 PM.

We are temporarily closing Grill Hall for cleaning and repairs for approximately 3 weeks. If needed, we ask that you use the bathrooms near the Patio and Grotto of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Blood Drive July 11 @ Montal Hall ♦ St. John Eudes is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, July 11 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm in Grill Hall. You must schedule an appointment to donate and can do so by going to http://www.redcross.org and entering "StJohnEudes" as the sponsor code or by just simply clicking on Upcoming blood drive. ♦ Food and Clothing Drive July 18 @ Lassen Parking Lot

(Attention: the VIRTUS in SPANISH session has been canceled due to a calendar conflict with another important event in the parish.) Two sessions of VIRTUS Protecting God's Children will be offered, one in English and the other in Spanish. ♦ VIRTUS Certification in English: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 9 AM – 12 Noon ♦ VIRTUS Certification in Spanish: Martes, 27 de julio del 2021 6 PM – 9 PM ♦ Both trainings at St. John Eudes Parish, Grill Hall, Room C ♦ Please click the title to go to the registration page or call the Parish Office to make an appointment, (818)341-3680 ext. 110 ♦ For upcoming VIRTUS Schedule at another locations, please email Brenda Cabrera bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org.

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez has declared a Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles beginning September 11, 2021 and concluding September 10, 2022 on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Gabriel Archangel by St. Junipero Serra. The aim of this “Forward in Mission” Jubilee will be to revive the life of Faith in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the raising up of a new generation of missionary disciples. For more information please visit https://forwardinmission.com/

Father's Day is coming up in just a week and we are preparing to celebrate it. We are asking for picture or 30s-video submissions of your own fathers for a special surprise. You can submit the photo/video at sjeparishchatsworth@gmail.com or call the parish office.

Bring a chair and umbrella and relax in the field! ♦ Food Trucks ♦ Live Music ♦ Kids Games **Free Admission** ►Car Show from 11 AM to 1 PM Forms of Payment for the Food Trucks and Beer Booth: CASH/DEBIT/CREDIT To Volunteer or for more info please call or e-mail Mike: 818.433.5359; mikehartfield@fastmail.fm

The Together in Mission 2021 “Forward with Faith” Annual Appeal is June 12-13, 2021. Please make a special effort to attend mass, virtually or in-person, so we can pray and reflect on how we can continue to help our struggling parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. One in EVERY 5 parishes needs financial assistance and 1 in every 4 Catholic schools needs critical funds to keep their doors open. This year’s cumulative Together in Mission goal is $15.35M throughout all five regions. Together, let’s make a difference for those in need especially after this most challenging year.”

Blood Drive: St. John Eudes is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, July 18 from 8 AM - 2 PM and Wednesday, July 21 from 1 PM - 7 PM in Grill Hall. You must schedule an appointment to donate and can do so by going to http://www.redcross.org and entering "StJohnEudes" as the sponsor code or by just simply clicking on Upcoming blood drive. Help save lives. When coming for your scheduled appointment, please park in the Mason parking lot and follow the signs to Grill Hall Room C. Please note that the Red Cross is testing for the COVID-19 antibodies with all blood donations. Donors can go to http://www.redcrossblood.org or the blood donor app and get the results of the test 7 to 10 days after their donation. Also, donors will be automatically entered for a chance to win a getaway to the 2022 Super Bowl in LA. And if you're not convinced to donate, just watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIyhotwy1gk!

All clothing will go to the Society of St. Vicent de Paul and all food donations will go to Catholic Charities (Guadalupe Center in Canoga Park). ♦ Volunteers (and donations) are organized in 3 shifts: 8 AM-10 AM, 10 AM-12 PM, and 12 PM-2 PM. Volunteers will get community service hours for school. Please call the parish office if you want to volunteer at (818)341-3680 ext. 102 or ask for Chris Ranieri. Thank you!!

Hello Families! If you are planning to attend the 11:00 Sunday Mass you might get a chance to witness the May Crowning of Our Lady held by Family Faith Formation. It would be a nice way to shine a light on Mother Mary and bring families together.

The Bereavement Support Ministry offers an eight-week program for all who are dealing with the death of a loved one. The first meeting will be the first Saturday of June (6/5/21) at 9:00 a.m. at the Narthex (main entrance) of St. John Eudes Church. For details contact either John Chady 818-341-0761 or Leila Iler 818-341-2102.

Mother's Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks and we are preparing to celebrate it. We are asking for picture submissions of your own mothers for a special surprise. You can submit the photo at sjeparishchatsworth@gmail.com or call the parish office. There is also a prayer Novena leading up to Mother's Day. More information coming up.

First Holy Communion items are now available at our Gift Shop including rosaries, Keepsake prayer books, bibles, frames, ties (black and white), First Communion pins, scapulars, bracelets, holy cards, wood crosses and candles. Please click on the image to view photos of these items. Gift shop hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. If preferred please call Mary Ellen to arrange a meeting after 1:00 p.m. Call (949)375-1239.

The Mason parking lot will be closed the entire day on Monday, April 12. All Parish and School staff and faculty, parishioners and visitors are asked to park in the Lassen parking lot instead. Parking spaces along the Lassen block wall will be reserved for the School staff and faculty. The next 2 rows of parking spaces will be available for parishioners and visitors. Please follow the instructions of security personnel as to where you can park. Please be careful when using the Lassen parking lot and help us keep our children safe! We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

St. John Eudes is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, April 11 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm in Grill Hall. There is still time to schedule an appointment to donate. Simply go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=StJohnEudes and click on an convenient time slot. When coming for your scheduled appointment, please park in the Mason parking lot and follow the signs to Grill Hall Room C. The Red Cross tests for the COVID-19 antibodies with all blood donations. After you given, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org or the blood donor app to see the results of COVID-19 antibody test (generally available 7 to 10 days after every donation). Need additional incentives to donate? How about a chance to go to the 2022 Indianapolis 500 or win a $1500 e-gift card? When you come to give blood April 1-15, you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 4 to the 2022 Indianapolis 500! You'll also be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 e-gift cards when you come to give in April. And if you're not convinced to donate, just watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIyhotwy1gk!