ANNUNCIATION CHURCH "As the father sent me, so I send you." 1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 (626) 447-6202 / Fax (626) 447-9834

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VANITY of VANITIES 

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n today’s first reading from Ecclesiastes, we hear that the pursuit of worldly riches is vanity because in the end we have to let them all go. We can spend our whole lives acquiring things, but at the end of our lives everything for which we have worked so hard goes to another who hasn’t worked for it. This Old Testament reading sets us up for the Gospel reading from Luke, which begins when a man comes to Jesus complaining that his brother hasn’t divided the inheritance equally with him. Against this backdrop, Jesus gives us the divine perspective on wealth by telling the story of a wealthy man who has a crop so big it doesn’t fit into his barns. His solution is to tear everything down and build bigger barns so he can store up this great abundance of wealth. But God comes to the rich man and tells him that he will die that very night—and not be able to enjoy this wealth that he has stored up for himself. Jesus ends the story by telling his listeners that this is how it will be for everyone who stores up treasures for himself rather than being rich in what matters to God. The message here is an emphasis on what really lasts. Acquiring wealth is vanity if we acquire it just for ourselves since nothing we build or save up in this world will last forever. But Jesus tells us that there are things we can do in this life that will have eternal significance. If the man in the Gospel reading had distributed his extra wealth to the needy, he would have had treasure in heaven. So Jesus is asking us whether, in our saving and our success, we are focusing on earthly success or investing in that which will have an eternal reward

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st Reading Reflection

~ Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 ~ Readers of Ecclesiastes are sometimes shocked by what they take to be its apparent cynicism. Are all things really just vanity? (The Hebrew word means something like a puff of wind.) Is this really what we ought to believe? Is this what the Bible teaches? Aren’t we to value the things of God’s creation as gifts? Isn’t life valuable in all its aspects, if for no other reason than because it comes from God and can lead us to him? The answer to all these questions is “yes!” We sometimes mistakenly think that since everything in the Bible is inspired by God and true, that everything that is said or done in it is fully approved by God. The Bible is an inspired and true chronicle of the persons, words, and events by which God discloses himself to us. But sometimes the people and the words they speak or the things they do are only partial reflections of and, in some cases, entirely opposed to his will. Sometimes God teaches us through the partial, sometimes by way of the entirely negative lessons that our human mistakes can provide. Qoheleth (meaning one who speaks in the qahal or the public assembly) represents the true situation of the one who has not yet received the fuller revelation that we have in Christ. The world makes much more sense to us after Jesus enters time and history in a direct way to show us its value. But the basic message of Qoheleth remains sound, the true value of the things of time and history must be measured by the things of eternity, otherwise they are vain. (Continue page 4)

Masses for This Week First Saturday, Aug. 3rd 5:30 p.m. Fr. Chua RIP Jose Luis Vargas

Sunday, Aug. 4th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne RIP The Han Family and Friends, and Rosemary Mizia S.I. Fr. Herbert and Eulalia Pantaleon

9:00 a.m. Fr. Chua

Annunciation Church Cross Catholic Outreach Here Next Weekend: Father Carlos Chavez of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend to speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

S.I. Fr. Michael Callanan

Bethlehem Christian Families Here Next Weekend: The Bethlehem Christian Families will be at Annunciation next weekend, August 10 and 11, to sell their hand-carved religious articles made of olive wood. The sale of 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Visiting Priest these precious articles supports their Church Mission, which is to maintain the roots RIP Frances and Adna Saul and the existence of Christian families who are struggling to remain in Bethlehem. 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen A minimum of 90% of funds raised goes to directly to Christians living in the Bethle4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister hem area, as well as creating additional work for them there, thus allowing them to Monday, Aug. 5th stay in the Holy Land. Please stop by their tables following all Masses. 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Jose Nuñez Registration for Religious Education Continues: Tuesday, Aug. 6th Transfiguration Registration for the 2019-2020 year has begun. The Religious Education Office will 8:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne be open on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Classes begin on Sept. 19th. S.I. Mary Nichols First-year students need a Baptismal Certificate. If you are registering for ConfirWednesday, Aug. 7th mation, please bring both a Baptismal and a First Communion Certificate. Families 7:30 p.m. Fr. Chua with children six years and older, who are not baptized, need to provide a copy of a RIP Raul Martinez birth certificate. Families returning for the second year of sacramental preparation Thursday, Aug. 8th must have all previous fees paid and copies of certificates must be in our office. 8:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne For more information, please call the Religious Education Office at (626) 446-1625. 10:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne

RIP Danny Do, Jorge Gomez, Helmut & Theresa Stegmeier, and Kathy Marz

RIP Jose Iturrios, Jr.

Friday, Aug. 9th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Mary Nichols

Masses for Next Week Saturday, Aug. 10th 5:30 p.m. Fr. Carlos Chavez RIP Albert and Georgia Quiroz

Sunday, Aug. 11th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne S.I. Alyssa Paglinawan

9:00 a.m. Fr. Byrne

Greeters Needed: Five minutes before and following Mass is all it takes to be a Greeter! Help people feel welcome, distribute bulletins and get to know your fellow parishioners! Please contact Louise Rothkopf at (626) 446-2814 if you are interested in this ministry. Parish Prayer Chain: The ministry of the Prayer Chain is to lift up to Our Lord the specific requests and concerns of our parishioners and friends. To request prayer for someone, please call Marie Nimmrich at (626) 448-3304, or e-mail her at: [email protected]. All prayer requests are kept confidential within the prayer network. To become involved as a Prayer Warrior, please e-mail Marie. Thank you and God bless you.

S.I. Fr. Eugene Herbert , Danielle Elgin, Next Senior Get-Together Coming Up: and Mauro Billasista Our next Senior Group Get-Together is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12th at 1:00 RIP Nes Kusnierz

10:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Helmut and Theresa Stegmeier

p.m. in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. Fr. Freddie visited with us during our last gathering, so if you haven’t met him, this might be a great opportunity!

12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr.Carlos Chavez

Peace And Justice Ministry Information: The L.A. Archdiocesan Office of Life, Justice & Peace has an on-line newsletter 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen 4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister titled “5 Things To Know”, which presents information and possibilities for helping with current issues. It is sent every two weeks. The on-line address is: AFlores@la Monday, Aug. 12th -archdiocese.org. You can ask to be subscribed to the on-line newsletter. 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Gavina Ramos

RIP Jim Smith

An Evening At The Monastery With Aine Minogue: Spend an evening with world-famous Irish harpist, singer and contemplative Aine Minogue at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center on Aug. 8th at 6:30 p.m.. The evening RIP Danny Do will include a light supper served on the beautiful grounds. After our repast, we will Wednesday, Aug. 14th enjoy the sounds and voice of Aine and her unique contribution to traditional and 7:30 p.m. VIGIL Fr. Chua modern Celtic music. You can get your tickets online at: www.materdolorosa.org, RIP Alejandro Camiling Thursday, Aug. 15th-Assumption or you can contact Mike Cunningham or Jeanne Warlick at (626) 355-7188. Tuesday, Aug. 13th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne

8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Angelina and Manuel Paglinawan

7:30 p.m. Fr. Byrne S.I. Marie Nimmrich

Friday, Aug. 16th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne RIP Arthur Berube

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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time ¿Sabia Que? Como padres, queremos estar cerca de nuestro hijos. Sin embargo, tal cercanía no debe confundirse con ser el amogo de nuestros hijos. Nuestros hijos necesitan que seamos modelos a seguir, figuras de autoridad y personas en los que ellos pueden confirar. Este puede ser un equilibrio difícil de mantener, pero no podemos dejar que nuestro deseo de estar cerca de nuestros hijos nos ciegue cuando necesitan un adulto fuerte y confinable para decirles lo que está mal. Las relaciones entre padres e hijos no se basan en la igualidad como las amistades. Los padres tienen experiencia de vida y sabiduría que los niños no tienen, lo cual les da más información y autoridad en una situación determinada. Los padres de familia también tienen la responsabilidad de tomar decisiones impopulares in el major interés de sus hijos, y esta es una responsabilidad imortante para ayudar a sus hijos a crecer. Para obtener más información, consulte el artículo de VIRTUS® “What makes a friend? Part 3—When Should a Parent Not be an Older Child’s ‘Friend’?” (¿Qué hace a alguien un amigo/a? Parte 3: ¿Cuándo un padre de familia no debe ser el “amigo” grande de su hijo?” en: http:// www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-OnlineArticles.aspx. You will find this information in English posted in the bulletin board of the vestibule of the Church. Carmelite Retreat Offered: Sacred Heart Retreat House is sponsoring a Silent Retreat Weekend for both men and women on August 16-18. Rev. Matthias Lambrecht, OCD, will be the Spiritual Director of this weekend retreat. You can stay at the Retreat House or attend as a commuter. To Lord, Protect Them register, or to visit them online, go to: sacredAir Force heartretreathouse.com, you can e-mail them: Joseph Villamayor Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force [email protected], Robert James Logan IV Army Adrian Mc Nally Army or call (626) 289-1353, Ext. 2204. Sacred Ronnel Resurrecion Navy Heart Retreat House is located at 920 East Daniel Smith Marines Alhambra Road, Alhambra. Patrick Thompson Navy Men’s Silent Retreat Offered: Sacred Heart Retreat House is offering a Men’s Silent Retreat on the weekend of August 23-25. Fr. James B. Farnan will lead this retreat. Costs vary, based on lodging preferences, or you can attend as a commuter only. To register, please e-mail: [email protected]. See above article for address. SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention: This annual convention of the Southern California Renewal Communities will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center Aug. 30th to Sept. 1st. More info to come!

Last Week’s Offertory Collections July 28, 2019 : $ 9,126.00 Last Year: $ 8,678.00 Online Giving: $ 500.00 Together in Mission—2019 Goal Amount: $55,700.00 Amount Pledged: $64,265.00 Amount Paid: $51,592.92 Difference Under Amount Paid: $4,107.08

Aug. 4, 2019 Please Pray for: Robert Scutero

Calendar of Events: Sunday, August 4th Ch—Mary Pat Wiard Speaking about Scrip at all Masses Rec. Patio —7:30 AM Women’s Ministry Hosting Fellowship Sunday B2—8:30 AM 10:30 Choir ORE—9:00 AM R.E. Registration HK—10:00 AM Justice and Peace Ministry H,HK—11:00 AM FAITH Formation B2—2:30 PM Aztec Dance Practice B2—4:30 PM 3:00 Choir

Monday, August 5th H,HK—7:00 AM Floor Refinishing OC1—4:00 PM Rosary Prayer Group Ch—5:30 PM Grupo de Oracion OC1—7:00 PM Homeowners’ Meeting PO—7:00 PM Staff Meeting

Tuesday, August 6th

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H,HK—7:00 AM Floor Refinishing OC1—5:00 PM Mariachi Practice OC1,OK—7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study B2—7:00 PM Intercession Prayer Ministry PO—7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday, August 7th H,HK—7:00 AM Floor Refinishing Ch—10:00 AM Vocations Ministry B2—4:00 PM Spanish Youth Group B2—5:00 PM 7:30 Choir OC1—5:00 PM Mariachi Practice B2—6:30 PM 10:30 Choir ORE—6:30 PM Y.M. Core Meeting C2—7:00 PM Folklorico Dance Practice B1—7:00 PM BLD Prayer Group Ch—7:00 PM Rosary Before Mass OC1—7:00 Meditation Group

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nd Reading Reflection

~ Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 ~ Looking at this passage from Colossians, we reflect again on the point made about the first reading from Ecclesiastes: We have to understand the shape of history in order to read it rightly. That shape is given in the Creed and turns on three seminal events—creation, redemption, and sanctification. These are all acts of God and unless we understand them we will misjudge almost everything else in human experience.

of history and the real values of things, the spirit of greed: “[All] Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy where “Christ is all and in all.” Spirit...” and to keep us from hearing those frightening words, “You fool,” ospel Reflection from the mouth of Jesus. ~ Luke 12:13-21 ~

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One of the characteristic signs of a deep faith is the ability to embrace the poverty of spirit that Jesus enjoins in the Beatitudes and here in Luke. St. Paul says in Philippians 4:11-13 (RSV): “I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I Creation is a beautiful gift, but one that have learned the secret of facing from the beginning we have often mis- plenty and hunger, abundance and used. Adam and Eve misused the gift want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” of their freedom and made creation into what St. Paul calls the “world” or There is nothing wrong in rejoicing in the “earthly” (which is creation sepaplenty. The real danger is the greed rated from its Creator). In the Redemp- that the habit of plenty can so easily tion we receive the grace to reconnect engender in us. (How, after all, can we creation to its Creator, to “what is know if we can be content without our above.” If, while here below, we “seek goods, if we never actually are?) In the what is above,” where Christ is with the West, and especially in the United Father, then we can become a part of States, we are constantly tempted by the very work of renewal that God is the spirit of greed. As we saw in the working in the world through the Holy second reading, greed is associated Spirit. with idolatry, illegitimate worship. When anything—financial security, Through his sanctifying work we are “renewed,” taking off the “old self” and status, our sexual appetites, celebputting on the “new self.” We become rity—begins to win our hearts and to reunified within, regaining the integrity become the focus of our desire and efforts, we have begun to turn toward (the “image of [the] creator”) our first false worship. Orthodoxy, which can parents lost through sin and rejecting mean “right worship” (orthos = straight those things—“immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that and doxa = glory), requires not just right thinking about the things of the is idolatry”—that would fracture us within and yield division without. In this world but a proper ordering of our desires. We do well to have the doxology way we are renewed, too, “for knowledge” and begin to see the true shape always on our lips to protect us from

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FORMED members can watch this week’s short “Opening the Word” VIDEO at: AnnunciationChurch.FORMED.org With friends or family, reflect on the following questions:  How can we turn the pursuit of riches into a quest for an eternal reward?

 The presenter, Tim Gray, mentions that in Isaiah 22:13 the exhortation to “eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die” is the slogan of the wicked. In what ways do we see this same theme in today’s world? As Christians, how ought we respond to the lure of this world’s riches and pleasures? PRAYER: Before we enter into the scene in the Gospel passage, take a moment to think about your possessions. Which ones are most precious to you? Which ones are nice but not that important? Which ones do you feel you absolutely could not do without? Now imagine that you are the rich man in the parable in today’s Gospel reading. What are your “grain” and “goods”? Are you building bigger barns to store your treasure? If God told you that this very night your life would be demanded of you, how would you view all your possessions and all your hard work to acquire them? Finally, consider Jesus’ words, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” What feelings do his words stir in you? Is he warning you against some particular manifestation of greed in your life? Reflections reprinted here with permission from Augustine Institute

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l autor del libro de Eclesiastés, se llama así mismo Qohélet (o maestro), dibuja una imagen alarmante del valor de la vida y esfuerzos humanos. “Todo es vanidad” sugiere que todo lo que hacemos es temporal, frágil y quizá insignificante; Qohélet explora las preguntas extensas acerca de la vida con una honestidad contundente y rechaza respuestas superficiales. Así como el libro de los Salmos y en el libro de Job, se hace eco al anhelo universal humano por claridad y confianza. Las reflexiones del libro del Eclesiastés, aunque oscuro e insinuante en la desesperación, nos recuerda que la vida permanece misteriosa y más allá de todo entendimiento. La respuesta del Salmo de hoy ofrece una respuesta de fe a las luchas presentadas en el libro del Eclesiastés. La desesperación puede poner un velo ante nuestros

ojos, ocultándonos el amor de Dios. Dios no nos da todas las respuestas. Pero Dios ofrece un significado, el único significado verdadero y eterno para nuestros trabajos y nuestras vidas. Cuando es necesario, podemos aceptar y vivir en las limitaciones de la vida, en lugar de buscar desafiarlas o escapar de ellas. Nuestras debilidades y fugacidad pueden abrirnos hacia una relación amorosa con Dios infinito y eterno.

za y posesiones. Eso es una forma de idolatría. Parte de cómo decidimos lo que le da significado a la vida, es decidiendo a quién o a qué servir. ¿Quién o qué reclama nuestra energía principal y mejores esfuerzos? La idolatría coloca nuestra confianza principal en algo imaginado o creado, en lugar de Dios. La idolatría es un tema central de discusión a lo largo de las Escrituras, y la idolatría de la riqueza no es un peligro menor en nuestro LA RIQUEZA Y LA IDOLATRIA tiempo contemporáneo que en los Hoy en la lectura del Evangelio de antiguos días. Lucas, Jesús vívidamente demues- Lecturas de hoy: Ecl 1:2; 2:21–23; Sal 90 (89):3–4, 5 tra su preocupación acerca de los –6, 12–13, 14, 17; Col 3:1–5, 9–11; Lc 12:13–21 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc peligros de la riqueza en la parábola del rico insensato. El problema no es ahorrar para el futuro. El problema se revela en el lenguaje de ensimismamiento del hombre rico. Él parece creer que puede asegurar su futuro acumulando su rique-

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Chúa Nhật XVIII Thường Niên – Năm C Đáp ca Tv 89 Lạy Chúa, trải qua bao thế hệ, Ngài vẫn là nơi chúng con trú ẩn.

Suy Niệm Bài đọc 1 Cv 1,2 ; 2,21-23 Chuyện gì xảy ra cho con người sau bao mối bận tâm và bao gian lao vất vả nó phải chịu dưới ánh mặt trời? Bài đọc 2 Cl 3, 1-5.9-11 Anh em hãy tìm kiếm những gì thuộc thượng giới, nơi Đức Ki-tô đang ngự. Tin Mừng Lc 12,13-21 ✠Tin Mừng Chúa Giê-su Ki-tô theo thánh Lu-ca. Khi ấy, có người trong đám đông nói với Đức Giê-su rằng: “Thưa Thầy, xin Thầy bảo anh tôi chia phần gia tài cho tôi.” Người đáp: “Này anh, ai đã đặt tôi làm người xử kiện hay người chia gia tài cho các anh?” Và Người nói với họ: “Anh em phải coi chừng, phải giữ mình khỏi mọi thứ tham lam, không phải vì dư giả mà mạng sống con người được bảo đảm nhờ của cải đâu.” Sau đó Người nói với họ dụ ngôn này: “Có một nhà phú hộ kia, ruộng nương sinh nhiều hoa lợi, mới nghĩ bụng rằng: ‘Mình phải làm gì đây? Vì còn chỗ đâu mà tích trữ hoa mầu!’ Rồi ông ta tự bảo: ‘Mình sẽ làm thế này: phá những cái kho kia đi, xây những cái lớn hơn, rồi tích trữ tất cả thóc lúa và của cải mình vào đó. Lúc ấy ta sẽ nhủ lòng: hồn ta hỡi, mình bây giờ ê hề của cải, dư xài nhiều năm. Thôi, cứ nghỉ ngơi, cứ ăn uống vui chơi cho đã!’ Nhưng Thiên Chúa bảo ông ta: ‘Đồ ngốc! Nội đêm nay, người ta sẽ đòi lại mạng ngươi, thì những gì ngươi sắm sẵn đó sẽ về tay ai?’ Ấy kẻ nào thu tích của cải cho mình, mà không lo làm giàu trước mặt Thiên Chúa, thì số phận cũng như thế đó.”

Chúa Giêsu không khinh ghét của cải bởi vì chính Ngài cũng đã lao động để làm ra của cải, nhưng Ngài không bao giờ để cho của cải chi phối, thống trị mình. Của cải vật chất là những phương tiện cần thiết cho cuộc sống của mỗi người, nó cũng là phương tiện để chúng ta thực hành lòng bác ái yêu thương. Nó chỉ trở nên xấu xa hư hại, khi vì nó, mà mình phải bận tâm tìm cách giữ lấy nó, thay vì hướng lòng về Chúa để Ngài chỉ dẫn mình đến nơi chia sẻ và cho đi. Hay là khi người ta sử dụng nó một cách ích kỷ, không đem chia sẻ cho những kẻ khó nghèo. Chúa Giêsu đã từ chối không làm phép lạ hoá đá thành bánh, nhưng Ngài lại không do dự làm cho bánh hoá nhiều để nuôi những kẻ đến nghe Ngài giảng dạy. Trong thế giới chúng ta đang sống, không thiếu gì những ông phú hộ và những người ăn mày như Lagiarô. Vấn đề không phải là bảo những người giàu đừng làm giàu nữa, vì đó là điều không thực tế, nhưng là đòi hỏi họ phải chia sẻ những của cải dư thừa mà họ đang tích luỹ, mà chính nhờ bởi ơn Chúa mà mình mới có được, để giúp người nghèo khỏi chết đói. Lạy Cha, xin cho con ý thức rằng tấm bánh để dành của con thuộc về người đói, chiếc áo nằm trong tủ thuộc về người trần trụi, tiền bạc con cất giấu thuộc về người thiếu thốn. Lạy Cha chí nhân, vũ trụ, trái đất và tất cả tài nguyên của nó là quà tặng Cha cho mọi người có quyền hưởng. Cha để cho có sự chênh lệch, thiếu hụt, vì Cha muốn chúng con san sẻ cho nhau. Chúng con vào đời với hai bàn tay trắng, thì chúng con cũng sẽ ra đi với hai bàn tay trắng, không còn khả năng nắm giữ nổi, dù chỉ một hạt lúa mà thôi.

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Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley • Free Pregnancy Test • Counseling • Referrals - Agencies, Housing, Medical • 24 Hour Hotline (818) 444-HELP • Post Abortion Counseling • Speaker’s Bureau 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd., Temple City

(626) 309-0788

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ANNUNCIATION CHURCH 1307 East Longden Ave, Arcadia CA ~ www.annunciationchurch.net

Pastor: Rev. Freddie Chua Rev. Eugene Herbert Pastor Emeritus

Linda Gutierrez

Lectors

LITURGIES

Sacristans

Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon (Español) 3:00 p.m. (Vietnamese) 4:45 p.m.—Liturgy of the Hours

Weekday Mass Schedule 8;30 a.m. Mon. Tue. Thurs. Friday Wed. [Marian Devotion] with O.L.O.P.H. Devotion 7:00 P.M. Rosary 7:30 P.M. Mass of the B.V.M.

Office Manager

(626) 930-0448

Eucharistic Ministers

5:30 PM

2701 Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 447-6202 Fax: (626) 447-9834 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M.)

Francine Moore

In Residence:

Saturday Evening Vigil

OFFICE:

Liturgy

Christine Hunt Kathy Trinaystich

7:45 A.M. Reconciliation 8:30 A.M. Mass & Exposition All Day Adoration 7:30 P.M. Benediction

(626) 422-3934 (626) 359-6553

Altar Servers Frances Luna

(626) 327-6147

Ushers Raul Arias

(626) 357-6465

Music Ministry Joella Merten, Dir. Joe Adamski Francine Moore Carlos Orozco Deidre Stadler

(626) 821-0264 (626) 437-5921 (626) 930-0448 (626) 371-6438 (626) 357-1433

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Council Mark Lopez

First Friday Schedule

(626) 446-7837

(626) 417-8541

Couples/Singles for Christ Perry Rivera

(909) 594-6475

Bereavement Gary Cooper

(626) 482-5041

Finance Council Jerry Gutierrez

(626) 446-7837

Perpetual Adoration/Nite Adoration

Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10

Fatima First Saturday Devotion 7:00 P.M. Adoration 8:00 P.M. Mass

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Holy Days

Meditation Group

Vigil: 5:30 P.M. 8:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.

Pat Arkosy

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick

Reconciliation

Christian Service

Saturday: 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. or by appointment

Saturdays 10 am-12 Noon

Respect Life

Matrimony

Groupo de Oracíon

Six months notice required. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor.

Teresa Villareal

Safeguard the Children

Baptism

Ramiro y Mirna Cabrera (626) 376-1079

Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11

Receptionist

2701 South Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 446-1625 Monday & Wednesday 5:00—8:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday 2:00—8:00 P.M Closed on Fridays

Director Arcie Reza

Confirmation/Youth Ministry R.C.I.A. (Adults Only) Sandra Rivera

(626) 506-9068

R.C.I.A. for Children/F.I.R.E. Children’s Liturgy Esther and Susan (626) 446-1625

Quinceañera Sara Bugarin

(626) 482-5347

Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the necessary paperwork and to be given the name and phone number of the Baptism Catechist to contact and pre-register for your classes.

Child Abuse Hotline Reporting Sexual Abuse: (800) 355-2545 Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Ph.D

Leticia Carbajal

(626) 277-9429

Rosary Prayer Group Gary Miller

[email protected]

Marie Nimmrich

(626) 444-9355 (626) 448-3304

Josie Dominguez

Dianne Logan

(626) 252-8177 (626) 236-0374 (626) 303-6299

Encuentro Matrimonial: Fatima First Saturday Devotion: Jo DeLa Torre

(310) 663-1955

Divine Mercy Prayer Group Lupe Sheets

(626) 447-9479

Women’s Ministry Louise Rothkopf

(626) 446-2814

BLD Prayer Community Kathy Dela Paz

(626) 629-0788

Intercession Ministry Gloria Murillo (626) 316-0628 Justice & Peace Ministry Cathlene Wells (626) 840-7966