By Luis Chacon Last week marked the commencement of Camp Salesian, the eagerly anticipated summer camp organized by the Salesian Family Youth Center. This first week was filled with an atmosphere of celebration, fostering personal growth, community service, and a deepening understanding of faith. With over 70 enthusiastic volunteers from various high schools in the area, Camp Salesian truly embodied the spirit of giving back … Continuar leyendo Celebrating Unity and Faith: A Joyful Week at Camp Salesian

By Luis Chacon Salesian Family Youth Center Empowers Parish Communities It has been more than a year since the Mission Animation Team of the Salesian Province of the West of the United States embarked on a remarkable journey of collaboration with various parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Their mission extended beyond sharing the Salesian Family Youth Center; they sought to disseminate the profound … Continuar leyendo Unveiling God’s Mission

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB There was a woman who thoroughly believed that the Prophet Elisha was a man of God. She arranged not only passing meals for him, but also set up a spare room for any time he passed. God wished to reward her hospitality, and he sent word through his prophet that she and her husband must rejoice, for “This time next … Continuar leyendo Stand in the Light

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Había una mujer que creía firmemente que el profeta Eliseo era un hombre de Dios. No solo le proporcionaba comidas cuando pasaba, sino que también le preparó una habitación de invitados para cualquier momento en que él estuviera de paso. Dios deseaba recompensar su hospitalidad, y envió un mensaje a través de su profeta diciendo que ella y su esposo … Continuar leyendo Párate en la Luz

The Message of the Rector Major Don Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB This June I wish to present to you the reality of the meaning of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome (Sacro Cuore). It is a church with a very great history – one that has its roots in Don Bosco himself – for at the Pope’s request he spent the last years … Continuar leyendo Education’s Heart of Gold

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB A principios de este mes, la Iglesia en su conjunto celebró la Solemnidad del Corpus Christi Año A. Este domingo es el duodécimo domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. Sin embargo, la Santa Misa solemne que utilizamos al final de este mes para conmemorar los 125 años de servicio al pueblo de Dios en nuestra parroquia es la del Cuerpo y la … Continuar leyendo Santo Sacrificio de la Misa

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Earlier this month the Church at large celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi Year A. This Sunday is the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. However, the Solemn Mass we use at the close of this month to mark 125 Years of Service to God’s people at our Parish is that of the Body and Blood of Christ,  Corpus Christi Year … Continuar leyendo Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB All that we say, all that we do ought to respect our calling from God. We are God’s creatures intended by him to live one life on earth and a second in the life to come, close to him. We are created for salvation. However, reaching eternal life in heaven is not automatic—that no matter what we do or what … Continuar leyendo God My Savior

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Todo lo que decimos, todo lo que hacemos debe respetar nuestro llamado de Dios. Somos criaturas de Dios destinadas por Él a vivir una vida en la tierra y otra en la vida futura, cerca de Él. Fuimos creados para la salvación. Sin embargo, alcanzar la vida eterna en el cielo no es automático; no importa lo que hagamos o … Continuar leyendo Dios Mi Salvador

By Karen Krynen ROSEMEAD, CA – Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) has announced the appointment of Luis Garza, an alumnus and past Dean of Technology of the school, as Assistant Principal of Science, Engineering & Technology. In this role, Garza will advance the development of technological curriculum, expand the growing robotics programs, guide technology department chairs in the acquisition of new and relevant educational … Continuar leyendo Bosco Tech Names Assistant Principal of Science, Engineering & Technology

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Old Testament reading of Sunday’s Solemnity already proclaims that for God we human beings need something beyond ordinary daily bread. His people must never forget their need for him. For forty years of wandering, He had tested their obedience to see if they intended to fulfill his every word. They must never forget the signs of his care, the … Continuar leyendo Sacred Body and Blood of Christ

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB El Nuevo Testamento continúa mencionando a un solo Dios. Sin embargo, muchos pasajes hacen referencia constante a Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo. Nosotros, los cristianos, concluimos que la única naturaleza de Dios debe tener tres manifestaciones distintas. Nuestros limitados lenguajes humanos no pueden encontrar una mejor manera de reconocer esto que hablar de un solo Dios que … Continuar leyendo Sagrado Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo

By Luis Chacon On Sunday, June 4, some members of the Mission Animation Team of the Western United States Salesian Province had the honor of representing the Salesian Family Youth Center at Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for the annual Mission Appeal. Juan Carlos Montenegro and Luis Chacon, members of the team, seized the opportunity to share the mission of the Salesian … Continuar leyendo Embracing the Salesian Charism: Mission Appeal at Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

By Luis Chacon The Salesian Youth Leadership Conferences (SYLC) of 2021 brought about a unique and innovative approach, combining in-person participation at local Salesian presences with virtual connections to other groups across the Salesian Province of the Western United States. Despite the challenges posed by the hybrid modality, this SYLC has proven to be transformative, giving rise to a remarkable idea that has already made … Continuar leyendo Inspiring Change: 2021 Salesian Youth Leadership Conference Leaves a Lasting Impact

Join us for the LA/SGV SEARCH Young Adult Encounter Weekend Retreat! Discover a transformative experience filled with spirituality, personal growth, and meaningful connections. From June 16th to 18th, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of St. Joseph’s Salesian Youth Retreat Center in Rosemead, CA. Organized by the esteemed “Search” Ministry, this retreat concludes at 12pm on Father’s Day, making it a perfect gift for both … Continuar leyendo LA/SGV SEARCH Young Adult Encounter Weekend Retreat

By Karen Krynen ROSEMEAD, CA  – Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will host commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2023 on Saturday, June 3, at 5 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Mario Diaz. A 1986 graduate of Bosco Tech’s Metallurgy program, Diaz is the 21st Under Secretary of the U.S. Army. As the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army, he is the … Continuar leyendo Bosco Tech to Host Commencement of Mario Diaz, Secretary of the U.S. Army 

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB El Nuevo Testamento continúa mencionando a un solo Dios. Sin embargo, muchos pasajes hacen referencia constante a Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo. Nosotros, los cristianos, concluimos que la única naturaleza de Dios debe tener tres manifestaciones distintas. Nuestros limitados lenguajes humanos no pueden encontrar una mejor manera de reconocer esto que hablar de un solo Dios que … Continuar leyendo Padre, Hijo, Espíritu Santo

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The New Testament continues to mention one God. Many passages, however, make constant reference to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We Christians conclude that the one nature of God must have three distinct manifestations. Our limited human languages can find no better way to acknowledge this than to speak of One God who is … Continuar leyendo Father, Son, Holy Spirit