Giving Tuesday

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday ....

Today, November 27, is #GivingTuesday, a new movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better, and smarter giving during the holiday season. Today is the day to transform the way people think about, talk about, and participate in charitable giving. Today we can all find ways for our families, our communities, our companies, or our organizations to join in acts of giving and service.

Share what you are doing and why it matters. Join a national celebration of our nation's great tradition of generosity.

#GivingTuesday

Health Fair

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Yearly Collection at St. John the Baptist

 Respecting the dignity of each and every human being is a fundamental belief in Catholicism. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development, a program funded by the U.S. Catholic Bishops, does just that by funding organizations whose members wish to lift themselves out of poverty. Each year, parishioners are asked to give to this collection, which has previously improved economic development, education systems, and housing situations. The CCHD Collection takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 18. Please help fight for poverty and give to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection. 

Thank You!

There will also be informational booths at St. John on both Sunday, November 11^th, and Sunday, November 18^th from about 9:00AM – 1:00pm.

Additional Information on CCHD: http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/

Hurricane Sandy

  AFTERMATH of HURRICANE SANDY…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and especially in light of the loss, death and devastation it caused, the Archdiocese would like to offer a suggestion.  If anyone would like to make a contribution to help the victims of this storm we highly recommend that you do so directly through CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA. 

Here are three options for doing so:
·         Online at http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/sslpage.aspx?=2692
·         Checks payable to: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066 ·         Credit card payments by phoning Catholic Charities USA at 1-800-919-9338

They're Here!

They're here! The Thanksgiving Food Drive containers are now by the doors at church. Look for the big blue plastic containers decorated for Thanksgiving by community service youth participants and help fill them!

November 1

Today is All Saints Day for Catholics.

It is also the first day of November and the Thanksgiving Day food campaign is underway. The goal this year is to help 165 families in Baldwin Park.

Each will receive a box with
-Turkey
-a loaf of bread or rolls
-bag of potatoes or box of mashed potatoes
-can of yams
-box of stuffing
-can of cranberry sauce

Can you help?

Donation containers will be in the church from Friday. You can also drop off donations at the social services office (3912 Stewart). Financial donations also are a great help.

Thank you.

Thanksgiving Drive

Every year St. John the Baptist Social Services Program hosts a Thanksgiving food drive to assist struggling people in the Baldwin Park area. 

This year the goal is to deliver Thanksgiving Dinner to 165 families in the Baldwin Park Community. 

If you can help make a package of potatoes, stuffing, yams, cranberries and rolls along with the turkey for a family or if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please call contact our social service office (626) 337-4223 or the parish office (626) 960-2795.

 You can also leave a message here or on the St. John the Baptist  Facebook page.

E-Contributions

St. John the Baptist is now in the e-commerce world! If you wish to donate online to the Social Services Program, go to https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=951897685&vlrStratCode=2uNc92Ta1R8HPbVAhgZ4is4PvFtp2d4vSfsv6FLlqEWT2CEoZpPXgk0%2BQRhGO

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or www.networkforgood.org and search "John the Baptist Baldwin Park'

You can make credit card donations and even schedule regular donations, designate a particular program, or use it for a one-time special gift. If you wish to donate to Social Services, please note it on the e-form.

Thank you!

Citizenship Classes To Resume

The citizenship test preparation classes will resume Monday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall.

Citizenship Classes

Due to a critical family situation of the instructor, the citizenship test preparation classes are being suspended. Please watch for details in the future.

Medi-Cal Schedule

Due to a Los Angeles County holiday, the Medi-Cal/CalFresh worker will not be on-site on Monday, October 8. Normal hours resume October 10 (afternoon).

Towing Rights Workshop - September 27

Infórmate De Tus Derechos

 

Conoce la ley y tus opciones antes y después que tu auto pueda ser confiscado.

 

 

 

 

 

Cuando: Jueves, 27 de Septiembre del 2012,

                 6:30pm-   8:30pm

Donde:    Iglesia San Juan Bautista

                 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, 91706

 

Únete y participa corriendo la voz de estos entrenamientos y documentando incidentes que resultan en la confiscación de un auto.

 

Llámanos para confirmar tu participación al (626) 960-2795

 

 

 

Este evento es generosamente patrocinado por la Fundación Comunitaria de California (California Community Foundation).

15% of U.S. in Poverty in 2011

From Catholic News Service

Free Eye Exams

Deferred Action Workshop September 29

Election 2012 - Faithful Citizenship

www.ciudadadonsfieles.org is US Catholic Conference of Bishops resource for Catholics to use their consience and resources to prepare for the elections this year.

Election Workshop

Election Workshop~~ September 15, 2012
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There will be an Election Workshop presented bySr. Simone Campbell, SSS, Executive Director of NETWORK. Her presentation will include the following:

How to talk to people who think differently
Mending the Gap (economic disparity)
CA Election Issues

Date:  Saturday, September 15
Time:  10 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:  Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Provincial Center, 441 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA, 90640.  There is still plenty of space available. 

PleaseRSVP to Corrie Alvarado @ 323 887-8821 or   corriemalvarado@earthlink.net by Wednesday, September 12, 2012.  Please bring your lunch, drinks will be provided.  There is no charge but a free will donation is welcomed and encouraged.

Proposition 34 Training

Training Days for to promote passing Prop 34~~ September 15 and 22nd

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Archbishop José Gomez and the Catholic Bishops of California have decided to promote passing Proposition 34 which is on the ballot in November.  Prop 34 is the initiative that will replace the death penalty in California with life in prison without the possibility of parole.  The bishops see this as an important moral and life issue.

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles the Offices of Justice and Peace, Restorative Justice, and Respect Life are working together to promote life issues, and coordinate efforts to pass Prop 34.  Parishes are asked that RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY (October 7) be used to join in kicking off these efforts through homilies, bulletin and pulpit announcements, voter registration, voter education sessions, and similar efforts throughout October.     

To prepare parishes to coordinate these efforts, we have organized several training sessions for two Saturdays this month in different locations to make it convenient for people.  We would like to ask for two people designated from each parish to be trained – please designate two representatives from your parish to attend (they are asked to attend only ONE of any of these sessions).

                                                            Location                                                               Dates/Times

Our Lady of Angels Region           St. Jerome Church Hall                                                   September 15^th & 22^nd

5550 Thornburn Street                                  1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Los Angeles, CA 90045

                                                 

San Fernando Region                     St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Hall                      September 15^th ONLY

10738 Hayvenhurst Avenue                          9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Granada Hills, CA 91344 

San Gabriel Region                          St. Philip the Apostle Church Hall                              September 15^th & 22^nd

151 S. Hill Avenue                                      9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Pasadena, CA 91106

San Pedro Region                            St. Cyprian Church Hall                                                   September 15^th & 22^nd

4714 Clark Avenue                                     9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Long Beach, CA 90808

Santa Barbara Region                     Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall                               September 15^th & 22^nd

21 E. Sola Street                                         9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  We look forward to working with you and with the California Bishops to end the death penalty in California.  If you wish to participate in the training, please RSVP contact Sr. Gail Young at 213-637-7690 or by email SrGYoung@la-archdiocese.org

More information:

cacatholic.org

http://old.usccb.org/deathpenalty/

http://catholicsmobilizing.org/

September 6 Office Hours

Due to an off-site meeting, the Social Services office will not open until 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6.

US Bishops on Labor Day

U.S. Bishops Labor Day Statement links below:
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http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/labor-employment/labor-day-statement-2012.cfm
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/labor-employment/declaracion-del-dia-del-trabajo-2012.cfm

Free Small Business Owner Workshop

September 6 Office Hours

Due to an off-site meeting, the Social Services office will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6.

Child Care

Do you need to work and have no one to watch your children? Aguilera Family Child care is offering one free week of child care (the first week). Sunday-Friday.

 

Print the coupon by visiting Aguilera's Family Child care listing @ https://e2g2.com/en/listing/9205/preview. Or simply mention the offer and E2G2 to get the promotion.

Farmworker Bill

Farm worker heat safety bill to reach full senate floor Monday. Send your email asking your senator to support this bill today!

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It's hot outside. Last week the temperature in California's Central Valley went above 110 degrees. Can you imagine laboring in weather like that with the searing sun beating down on you for 8-10-12 hours a day? Not something you'd want to do, is it? Then try to imagine doing that hard work without water or shade. Unimaginable, right? Unfortunately, not for many farm workers.

Since California issued its 2005 regulations to keep farm workers from dying of extreme heat, preventable farm worker deaths have continued to occur at a similar pace. Just this summer, state regulators are investigating two possible heat-related farm worker deaths. The fact is that the state just doesn't have the resources to adequately enforce its heat standards. According to an August 22 editorial in the Desert Sun, "Last year only 1,090 heat inspections were conducted on California's 81,500 farms. At that rate, many violations could go unnoticed."
Since the state has failed to adequately enforce its heat standards, the UFW has sponsored two bills that will allow farm workers to protect themselves. One of these bills, AB 2676 (Calderon), Humane Treatment for Farm Workers Act, which says agricultural employers must treat farm workers at least as well as animals or face the same criminal penalties, has already passed the Senate floor and is on its way to the Assembly.
We expect the other bill, AB 2346 the Farm Worker Safety Act (Butler) to be on the full Senate floor next Monday. This bill would empower farm workers to enforce mandatory shade and drinking water requirements without any cost to taxpayers.
The problem of heat-related farm worker deaths must be solved. Farm workers cannot keep having their lives jeopardized. Could you please send your senator an email today asking them to support this bill?

http://action.ufw.org/heatsafety
After you take action please share this campaign with your friends and family. You can send them an e-mail, post this campaign on your Facebook and/or Twitter page by clicking here or going to http://action.ufw.org/page/share/heat12

 

REMINDER: DEFERRED ACTION WORKSHOP

The workshop will be Tuesday, August 21, from 6 yo 8 p.m,. the parish hall.

Blood Drive

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will be hosting a blood drive at St. John the Baptist on  Sunday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements:
-must be 17 years of age or older
-no tattoos or piercings in last 12 months
-picture ID
-eat a good meal and drink a lot of water

Transamerica Offer

Transamerica Financial Advisors would like to help the people of St. John's.

If you have a 401k or an IRA account, CD  or you just want to start to save for your retirement let an expert help you achieve your goals while we donate money to the church.

We are prepared to offer St. John's $10 per person to speak to one of our representatives about a new program to help you keep more of  your retirement money.

Learn the new rules!

Save money and double your retirement and help the church raise money for social services without penalties.

 Call 818-351-6974 for an appointment. One thousand people could mean $10,000 to St. John's.

Transamerica Tax Aid

In an effort to help St. John's the Baptist Church and the many members of our community who desperately need it, Transamerica Financial Advisors would like to help. Here's the deal... if you set up an appointment with them they will donate $10 to St. John's per appointment. 

Help us raise $10,000 this month for the parish.

Just pick up the phone and call 818-351-6974 make an appointment to talk about saving money for your future. 

Learn the new tax rules! This knowledge can save you thousands of dollars and double your retirement investment plan all while we help the church raise money. What could be better for you, our church and our neighborhood. 

Call today! 818-351-6974 to learn more. Must be over 18 years old.

Deferred Action Workshop August 21

Community Forum on Deferred Action: Tuesday August 21, 2012; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in St.John the Baptist Parish Hall. 

USCIS Announcement

DHS Outlines Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

USCIS to begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action on August 15, 2012

released Aug. 3, 2012

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date.

On June 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain young people who came to the United States as children and meet other key guidelines may be eligible, on a case-by-case basis, to receive deferred action. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is finalizing a process by which potentially eligible individuals may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals.

USCIS expects to make all forms, instructions, and additional information relevant to the deferred action for childhood arrivals process available on August 15, 2012. USCIS will then immediately begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals.

Information shared during today’s call includes the following highlights:

• Requestors – those in removal proceedings, those with final orders, and those who have never been in removal proceedings – will be able to affirmatively request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals with USCIS.
• Requestors will use a form developed for this specific purpose.
• Requestors will mail their deferred action request together with an application for an employment authorization document and all applicable fees to the USCIS lockbox.
• All requestors must provide biometrics and undergo background checks.
• Fee waivers cannot be requested for the application for employment authorization and biometric collection. However, fee exemptions will be available in limited circumstances.
• The four USCIS Service Centers will review requests.

Additional information regarding the Secretary’s June 15 announcement will be made available on www.uscis.gov on August 15, 2012. It is important to note that this process is not yet in effect and individuals who believe they meet the guidelines of this new process should not request consideration of deferred action before August 15, 2012. Requests submitted before August 15, 2012 will be rejected. Individuals who believe they are eligible should be aware of immigration scams. Unauthorized practitioners of immigration law may try to take advantage of you by charging a fee to submit forms to USCIS on your behalf. Visit www.uscis.gov/avoidscams for tips on filing forms, reporting scams and finding accredited legal services. Remember, the Wrong Help Can Hurt! An informational brochure and flyer are also available on www.uscis.gov.

For more information on USCIS and its processes, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

Neighborhood Network: NEW!

"For the past year a company named E2G2 has been working with us, the City of Baldwin Park and local businesses to find a way to help our local non-profits. We have formed a group of approximately 200 local businesses willing to help St. John The Baptist Church raise thousands of dollars a year. We call this new group the Neighborhood Network. The idea is simple use our local businesses, save money and help the church raise much needed funds to help those less fortunate. Keep a look out for offers and promotions that will help your church fundraise."

Even exercising can take a break ... the aerobics classes will not be held August 6th and 8th. Classes will resume August 13 with more zumba and kickboxing!

Thank You!

Thank you to the St. John the Baptist LIFE TEEN members for their donation to Social Services!

Medi-Cal Worker

The Los Angeles County Medi-Cal worker will be on vacation Wednesday, August 1.

New Medi-Cal hours

The new hours for the on-site Medi-Cal and CalFresh LosAngeles County employee are:

Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (except lunch hour)

Wednesday 1p.m.-5 p.m. (no longer in the morning)

She remains at the Social Services Office, 3912 Stewart Avenue, Baldwin Park

LA Voice PICO Blessing

There will be a blessing to mark the start of St.John the Baptist Church participating in the LA Voice PICO network.

When: Sunday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.Mass
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Corner of Baldwin Park Blvd. and Stewart, Baldwin Park

July 11: Advice Session for Dreamers

FREE IMMIGRATION ADVICE FOR DREAMERS!

Wed. July 11, 2012, there will be a lecture on the new Deferred Action procedure announced by President Obama for "Dreamers" in the US which will begin on August 15, 2012.

The free lecture will take place at the MEXICAN CONSULATE at 6:30 PM

2401 W. 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Limited capacity: 250
Please arrive on time

To RSVP please email Consul Solchaga at: jsolchaga@sre.gob.mx

July 19: Special Office Hours

Special Office Hours for Social Services

Thursday, July 19

It will open at 11 a.m.  not normnal 9 a.m. due to off-site meeting

Healthy Eating and Free Tdap Boosters

No Immigration Session This Thursday

This week's immigration advice session by CHIRLA for Thursday is CANCELLED due to scheduling conflict.

Are You a "Dreamer"?

Following the news about the Dream Act and immigration?

If you feel you may qualify under President Obama's new immigration status policy, now is the time to gather documents like school records.

The government has not released the requirements yet; but, you can be prepared.

Right now there is no clear guidance on how to apply for deferred action.  The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has promised to have an application process ready to go by August 15.

The thing to do right now is to gather documents that prove your identity, that you have lived here since June 15 of 2007 and that you have been in school.  When the application process is open you need to make sure that it is safe for you and your family to apply for deferred action.

CHIRLA is preparing a mailing to students but it will also have information posted on the  website at www.chirla.org  Check it out. It is constantly being updated  with the latest information.

 

Human Trafficking Update

Diagram from the US Department of State on Human Trafficking showing how countries compare in compliance with American anti-trafficking laws.

July 4

The Social Services office will be CLOSED Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

"Deferred Action" Details

APPLY NOW FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NEW IMMIGRATION

POLICY: "DEFERRED ACTION"

President Obama's new immigration "law" ... is actually only a “policy.” It coudl change depending on the results of  the November 2012 election. Go to the website at www.immigrationhelpla.com & click on “Helpful Info.”

WHEN TO ACT?

While no formal application is available yet, we know the basic outline of what will be necessary. Begin preparing for Deferred Action now

before there are possible changes. The law office will ensure you are among the first to apply when DHS

formalizes the application process in August.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL I RECEIVE?

You will receive employment authorization, a Social Security number, the right to apply for a drivers license and car insurance and the right

to live in the U.S. without fear of "deportation" for two years and possibly longer. Currently, this is not a path to a green card or citizenship

but this may change in the future, but...

ONE POTENTIAL PATH TO CITIZENSHIP

Because children 18 are not penalized for unlawful presence, if children under 18 years of age receive this deferred action benefit, they will

not have any "unlawful presence" problems. Therefore, if they go to college they can apply for an H-1B visa after graduation for "specialty

occupation" employment. From there, they may be eleigible for a green card and later citizenship. It is not an easy path; but, the lesson here is

that your B.A. will be worth something very important!!!

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Depending on the way the rules are written, most immigration attorneys will charge from $1000-$2000 for the deferred ation application. To

celebrate this new law and to show commitment to the DREAMers a law office will process the first 100 applications under a special "family

and friends" discount for as low as $750-- and they will process the case from the comfort of your own home. While it is not known how much

the government will charge to file, you can be sure that you will only pay this low amount to the lawyers.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

● You were born AFTER June 15, 1981.

● You came to the U.S. BEFORE your 16th birthday.

● You have been here for at least 5 years.

● You have not been convicted of any serious misdemeanors or felonies.

● You are currently in K-12 school or have your GED or high school degree or honorably served in the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S.

Armed Forces.



Contact:

Scott McVarish

Office: 800.792.9889 | scott@immigrationhelpla.com | Fax: 800.628.5605 |

www.immigrationhelpla.com

400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230 | Mail: P.O. Box 4564 Culver City, CA 90231

Informacion De Nueva Reglas de Inmigracion

APLIQUE YA PARA LA NUEVA LEY DE INMIGRACION DEL PRESIDENTE OBAMA:

“ACCION DIFERIDA”

La nueva ley de inmigracion del presidente Obama...es actualmente solamente una poliza. Eso significa que puede desaparecer rapidamente

especialmente si el Presidente Obama pierde en las elecciones de noviembre 2012. Vaya a la pagina web a

www.immigrationhelpla.com y

oprima el boton version espanol para aplicar o llame a Gianina o Samantha a nuestra oficina al numero 800-792-9889.

CUANDO ACTUAR?

Mientras que no hay una solicitud formal disponible todavia, sabemos el perfil basico de lo que va hacer necesario.

Comienze a preparar ya la Accion Diferida antes que los Republicanos en el Congreso o el nuevo Presidente Republicano la haga volcar.

Nosotros aseguramos que ustedes sera de los primeros de aplicar cuando Inmigracion (DHS) formalize el proceso de solicitud en agosto.

QUE BENEFICIOS VA A RECIBIR?

Usted va a recibir autorizacion de trabajo, un numero del seguro social, el derecho de aplicar por

una licensia de conducir y aseguranza para su carro y el derecho de vivir en los Estados Unidos sin miedo de “deportacion” por dos anos y

quizas mas tiempo.

UN POTENCIAL CAMINO A CIUDADANIA

Porque ninos/jovenes de 18 no son penalizados por presencia ilegal, si ninos/jovenes

menor de 18 anos reciben este beneficio de Accion Diferida, ellos no tendran problemas de “presencia ilegal”. Por lo tanto, si van a la

universidad ellos pueden aplicar para la visa H-1B despues de la graduacion como empleo bajo “ ocupacion especializada”. De ahi, ellos

pueden ser elegibles para residencia permanente y despues ciudadania. No es un camino facil, pero la leccion de esto es que el B.A

(Licenciatura en Letras de la Universidad) sera de mucho valor!!!

CUANTO ES EL COSTO?

Dependiendo de como escriban las reglas, la mayoria de abogados van a cobrar entre $1000-2000 para la

solicitud de accion diferida. Para celebrar la nueva ley y demostrar compromiso a los DREAMers, nuestra oficina procesara las primeras 100

solicitudes bajo un descuento especial “familia y amigos” de una cantidad baja de $750 y el proceso se va hacer en la comidad de su propio

hogar. Como no sabemos cuanto va a cobrar el gobierno para someter, usted tengalo por seguro que usted va a pagar una cantidad muy

baja a nosotros.

Requisitos generales:

● Usted nacion DESPUES del 15 de junio de 1981

● Usted entro a los Estados Unidos ANTES de sus 16 anos

● Usted a vivido aqui por lo menos 5 anos

● Usted no ha sido condenado por una falta grave o un delito

● Usted esta actualmente en la escuela en K-12 grado, o ya tiene su diploma de secundaria (high school) o el GED, o sirvio

honorablemente en la Guardia Costera o Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos



Cintactar:

Scott McVarish

Office: 800.792.9889 | scott@immigrationhelpla.com | Fax: 800.628.5605 |

www.immigrationhelpla.com

400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230 | Mail: P.O. Box 4564 Culver City, CA 90231

Luau

Don't forget the Luau ...
Saturday, June 30

7 p.m.-11p.m.in the St.John the Baptist hall

Music! Food!

Tickets are $20 per person pre-sale or $25 at the door.

Father's DayWeekend Walk/Run

5K Walk/Run for Life

When: Saturday, June 16, 7 a.m.registration, 8 a.m. run, 8:15a.m. walk
Where: Industry Expo Center, 16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry 91744


Cost $25 (includes t-shirt) for individual or $100 for a team up to 5


Proceeds benefit A Women's Care Center


http://www.awomenscarecenter.org/walkrun/

Community Education Forum

There will be a community education forum on preventing deportations.

When: Saturday, June 9
(call (213) 352-1342for time)
Where: Julia McNeil Senior Center, Morgan Park, Baldwin Park, CA
Who: CHIRLA(Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles), Family Unity Commission of Los Angeles, NILC (National Immigration Law Center), Representative Judy Chu (D-32), Representative Grace Napolitano (D-38), and Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-34)


rbarrera@chirla.org

Parenting Class

The Parenting Class and Violence Prevention Class has now completed its first year.

Classes will resume with the new session starting September 11.

Please contact the Social Services office for details.

UFW on VAWA

The UFW Foundation Urges Immediate Action Against House Proposed Changes to Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Los Angeles, CA - May 15, 2012 - The UFW Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, strongly condemns the attempts by many in the House of Representatives to strip confidentiality from immigrant victims of domestic violence and human trafficking in the U Visa adjudication process. As currently worded, H.R. 4970 would allow immigration officers to obtain testimony from abusers in reported cases of domestic violence if their victim is an immigrant. This endangers victims by effectively notifying abusers of the victim's intent to escape the violence by cooperating with law enforcement. The UFW Foundation regards the politicizing of protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking as extremely dangerous, and believes the passage of H.R. 4970 would result in a significant increase in injuries and deaths among immigrant victims of domestic violence.

Currently, victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and certain other serious crimes that cooperate with law enforcement are eligible to apply for a non-immigrant "U Visa." The House proposal would fundamentally change the current U Visa by blocking all applicants from adjusting their status to that of permanent resident, and by allowing abusers to provide input into whether victims should be eligible for immigration relief.

Any attempt to provide abusers with additional tools with which to coerce, threaten, or manipulate their victims should be rejected by the community. Furthermore, the UFW Foundation views the proposed bill as part of a larger and continued effort to generate mistrust between immigrants and law enforcement.

The proposed bill is scheduled to go to the floor for a vote Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Please call the following House leaders and urge them to oppose this action:

Speaker John Boehner (R-OH)
DC phone: 202-225-6205

Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA)
DC Phone: 202-225-2815

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
DC Phone: 202-225-2915

Special Hours

The Social Services Office will have some days with special hours this month

Thursday, May 17 11 a.m.-4p.m.

Friday, May 18 11a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, May 25 9a.m.-4p.m.

Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY CLOSED

Thursday,May 31 9a.m.-4p.m.

Crime, Punishment and Common Good

The California Catholic Conference, representing the Catholic community in the state of California, will host a conference on August 3 and 4, 2012 at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled "Responsibility, Rehabilitation and Restoration - A Symposium on Crime, Punishment and the Common Good in California."

The purpose of this statewide event is to convene those affected by the criminal justice system. The 750 attendees will learn more about California’s current system, deepen their awareness of the Restorative Justice model and commit to bringing it into fruition. There will also be a focus on specific calls to actions for all these members of the community, including city, state and local government officials, to provide leadership in creating a criminal justice system that is more responsive to victims, offenders and communities.

The  symposium’s keynote speakers are all fully committed to the restorative justice model.  Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix, Jr., of the Tarik Khamisa Foundation, will open the conference on Friday night. The Honorable Judge Gail Brewster Bereola of the Superior Court of California, Alameda County, will be the Saturday keynote. 

Dates:  August 3-4, 2012

Location:  Loyola Marymount University

Sponsored by the California Catholic Conference.  Co-sponsored by LMU and Loyola Law School.

To learn more and to register visitwww.restorejustice.com

Citizenship Class Schedule

The citizenship class will not meet on the remaining Mondays in May (14, 21, and 28) but will resume the Monday classes on June 4. The Tuesday and Wednesday classes will meet as normal.

Stewardship

A recent Wall Street Journal article stated that 6% ($35 billion) of the $569 billion donated by Christians to churches worldwide goes to money launderers, embezzlers, or the unscrupulous. Stewardship is important and just; that is why the parish has oversight councils such as Parish Council, Finance Council and Social Services Board.

Shoes That Fit Sneaker Ball

Baldwin Park Tax Assistance

Volunteer Tax Assistance is available at no charge for Household Incomes of $50,000 or less.

Appointments recommended and assistance is available in several local areas.

For more information please call 323-980-1221

Walgreens Health Tour

Walgreens is holding a "Way to Well Health" tour. The tour will be visiting the communities of La Puente, Covina and Baldwin Park very soon. The Walgreens "Way to Well Health" Tour with AARP is dedicated to providing free prevention and early detection health services to the nation's underserved communities.

Now through December, the tour travels the country providing free tests, assessment, education and consulting services to populations of communities with the highest prevalence for leading diseases and uninsured and unemployed community members.

Free health tests include: total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age and body weight.

Please join us as we welcome the Walgreens Way to Well health Tour with AARP at the following locations:


Thursday, April 12, 2012
11am-5pm
Walgreen Drug Store (Parking Lot)
934 N. Hacienda Blvd.
La Puente, CA

Monday, April 16, 2012
11am-5pm
Walgreen Drug Store (Parking Lot)
401 N. Azusa
Covina, CA

Saturday, April 21, 2012
10am-4pm
Walgreen Drug Store (Parking Lot)
14102 Ramona Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA

Baldwin Park Arbor Day

Baldwin Park, Waste Management, Shred-It and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy are hosting Arbor Day events on Saturday, April 28.

Events:

8 a.m.-12 p.m. free shredding (up to four boxes) at Morgan Park

8 a.m.-12p.m. free mulch giveaway at Morgan Park (must bring own container)

10 a.m. -12 p.m. tree planting at Olive Middle School

12 p.m.-3 p.m. environmental forum, raffle and lunch at Julia McNeil Senior Center at Morgan Park

Information

(626) 813-5245 Ext. 317

recreation@baldwinpark.com

For possible transportation, contact Helen: (626) 813-5245 Ext. 360

Easter Week

Happy Easter Week!

Social Services will operate a normal schedule this week with the exception of the citizenship classes, which are on holiday break.

Citizenship Classes Break

The Citizenship Classes will not be held April 9-11 due to the Easter Week holidays.

Feinstein Challenge

Want to really help the Social Services Program?

Through all of March and April, your financial and food donations count even more!

The Feinstein Foundation is hosting the Feinstein Challenge which will help make your contributions count even more http://www.feinsteinfoundation.org

Medi-Cal worker schedule: March 7

Due to a staff meeting, the Medi-Cal worker will only be in the office on March 7 from 2 to 5 p.m.

1 in 7? Really?

The Wall Street Journal reported up to 1 in 7 Americans is receiving food stamp assistance from the U.S. government.

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/03/02/more-than-1-in-7-use-food-stamps-in-u-s/?mod=wsj_share_twitter

St. John the Baptist Social Services hosts an on-site Los Angeles County worker on Mondays and Wednesdays to help fill out the applications for California's program, CalFresh.

Cesar Chavez Breakfast

Why come to the Third Annual Cesar Chavez Interfaith Breakfast on March 30?

You:
-get to meet a variety of local business, religious and political leaders
-help a worthy cause
and ....

you may even win prizes including original paintings and Dodgers tickets!

Immigration Grant Available

Aerobics Class News

The aerobics class will not have class on February 20 and 22 due to Presidents' Day and Ash Wednesday. Classes will resume thier normal schedule the following week.

23 de Febrero: Inmigracion

Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración que ahora se ofrecen en San Juan de la Iglesia Bautista de Baldwin Park

Usted está invitado a asistir a una presentación sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes y la ciudadanía de EE.UU. ofreció por la Coalición Pro Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes de Los Angeles, CHIRLA.

23 de febrero 2012 la noche del jueves a las 19:00-21:00
Los temas incluyen:
· Conozca sus derechos
· Cómo inmigrar a los miembros de la familia
· Cómo convertirse en un ciudadano
CHIRLA se utilicen los servicios de ciudadanía y responder a las preguntas generales de inmigración en San Juan cada segundo y cuarto jueves de cada mes de 3 a 7 pm. Para más información por favor llame al 213-353-1333 o llame a la parroquia al (626) 337-4223

February 23: Immigration Forum

Citizenship and Immigration Services now being offered at St. John the Baptist Church of Baldwin Park

You are invited to attend a presentation on immigrant rights and US citizenship offered by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, CHIRLA.

February 23, 2012 Thursday night at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Topics Include:
· Know Your Rights
· How to immigrate your family members
· How to become a Citizen

CHIRLA will be providing citizenship services and answering general immigration questions at St. John’s every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3 to 7 pm. For more information please call 213-353-1333 or call the Parish at (626) 337-4223

Parenting Violence Prevention Program Article

A news article on Social Services parenting class for violence prevention.

http://baldwinpark.patch.com/articles/iglesia-local-presenta-programa-para-prevenir-la-violencia

http://baldwinpark.patch.com/articles/local-church-offers-violence-prevention-program-for-parents

Immigration Plan Ahead

The new immigration assistance program plans to hold its first information session on February 23.

Details to come.

Housing Rights Workshop

The City of Baldwin Park and the Housing Rights Center of Los Angeles are hosting a fair housing rights session in Baldwin Park on Monday, February 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

HRC provides landlord-tenant counseling services, hosuing discrimination investigation and outreach to residents and community members under contract to the city.

(Site TBA)

For more information, call 1-800-477-5977

Save the Date!

St. John the Baptist Social Services will be hosting a Cesar Chavez Day breakfast on Friday, March 30.

Details to come.

Habittat for Humanity Resource Fair

Start 2012 Right

Social Services can help you keep your 2012 Resolutions with:
-parenting classes to help prevent violence on Tuesday evenings
-citizenship classes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
-aerobics classesMonday and Wednesday mornings