Thursday, January 13, 2011

New Year's Resolution?

Did you make a resolution to exercise more in 2011?

St. John the Baptist Social Services offers twice-weekly aerobics classes.

Sessions meet Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the parish hall.

Anti-Scam Workshop

The Baldwin Park Police Department invites you to attend a FREE community workshop on SCAMS

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:30am Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Currently the Distraction Scam seems to be the trend. This crime usually occurs during day time hours and is targeted toward elderly victims. Once the suspect gains the victim’s trust and confidence, the suspect is allowed inside and occupies the victim, while a second suspect then enters the residence and commits the theft. The victim is unaware their valuables have been stolen and ultimately both suspects leave the residence minutes apart.

The distraction scam is just one of the scams that will be covered in this workshop. Criminals have plenty to choose from.

Join us to learn how NOT to be swindled!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Upocoming Parish Events

January 7-15 Feast of the Infant Jesus Novena; special Mass on Sunday January 16 at 1 p.m.

January 12 (Wednesday): Immigration Law session; 1 p.m. with Gloruia Saucedo of Hermandad Mexicana

January 12 (Wednesday): Archdiocesan Fingerprinting for Virtus Program; 1:00 p..m.-3:40 p.m.; 5:20-7:20 p.m.; Call for appointment

January 17 (Monday): Parish office closed for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 29 (Saturday): Casino Night $25 per person or $40 per couple

February 6 (Sunday): Super Bowl Party 2 p.m. $10 per person or $ 20 per family

Immigration Assistance

Gloria Saucedo of Hermandad Mexicana will be present at St. John the Baptist Social Services on Wednesday, January 12, from about 1 p.m. to help answer immigration law questions.

Monday, January 3, 2011

2011

St. John the Baptist Social Services continues to grow in 2011. Still available are citizenship classes, literacy classes, Medi-Cal assistance, food aid, counselling, and more.

Medi-Cal Assistance

St. John the Baptist Social Services is pleased to offer on-site assistance with filling out applications for Medi-Cal and food stamps. This service is available Mondays and Wednesdays 9-12 and 1-5. Please note the office is closed Monday, January 17, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Celebrating 2011 ... Safely

A message form the Baldwin Park Police Department

It’s that time of year again, December 31st, a day to remember the past and a day to celebrate the New Year to come. Wherever you may be celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Baldwin Park Police Department would like to encourage everyone to celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

What goes up will come down. A bullet fired in the air can climb up to two miles and when it comes down it can reach speeds of 300 to 700 feet per second. Researches report that a velocity of 200 feet per second is sufficient to penetrate a human skull.

Drunk driving is one of the biggest killers during the holiday season, for this reason there will be increased patrols and sobriety check points. Designate a driver before the celebration begins. Watch for erratic driving and report drunk drivers. Find a Tipsy Tow service in your area.

Stay alive, don’t drink and drive.
Shooting a gun into the air is a crime.
If a stray bullet should hit someone, individuals can be arrested and charged with a serious crime.
If you see someone fire a gun in the air, call 911.
Report drunk drivers, call 911.

Enjoy the holiday safely and responsibly!