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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SEEKING THE LOWEST PLACE 

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n today’s Gospel reading we see people vying for places of honor. Jesus, however, challenges us to do just the opposite: to seek the “lowest place.” While many in the world compete for worldly prestige and honor, Jesus is asking Christians to outdo one another in the practice of true humility.

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st Reading Reflection ~ Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 ~

The biblical book that we just call “Sirach” is a collection of wisdom sayings by a Jewish sage named Yeshua Ben Sirach, written as many as three centuries before Christ. It was used in the early Christian Church as a moral catechesis for those seeking Baptism. Real honor comes from seeking the In this passage, Ben Sirach counsels glory of God, not the praise of men. We us on the importance of humility, know from our experience that the hon- which, as regards its place in the spiriors of this world are fleeting. The trotual life, St. Jean Vianney compared to phy, the new position, the praise from the chain of the rosary, holding everyyour boss, and the time visiting with a thing else together. This counsel famous person will not fulfill us. They comes after that in the first two chapultimately are just smoke that will blow ters on fear of the Lord and then the away and leave us only hungering for first part of the present chapter (3) more. And when we seek recognition which encourages the honoring of from others or go out of our way to mother and father. Humility or meekdraw attention to ourselves, our quest ness, then, seems to represent the for worldly glory distracts us from find- foundational disposition that sums up ing our true identity and fulfillment in the foregoing counsels to wisdom, to life which come from God alone. honor God and our parents. And the If we seek the “lowest place” with sin- search for wisdom herself, too, requires that one recognize the limitacerity, however, we will have more tions of a finite creature before the infiroom for God in our hearts. God will see our humility and bless us. He also nite God. will give us the ultimate reward—a (Continue page 4) place in his presence forever.

Masses for This Week Saturday, Aug. 31st 5:30 p.m.

Msgr. O’Connell

S.I. The Yeo Family

Sunday, Sept. 1st 7:30 a.m.

Fr. Byrne

S.I. Bob Branik RIP The Han Family and Friends and Howard Henkels

9:00 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP George Kwon

10:30 a.m. Fr. Byrne

Annunciation Church Children’s Ministry Thank You: The Annunciation Children’s Ministry sends a huge “Thank You”! to all who responded so generously to last weekend’s drive. Because of your kind and giving hearts, the homeless in our community will be a little more comfortable this Fall! Additionally, $1,200 in donations were collected, which has been given directly to our own Christian Service Center! Thanks to the children and their families who gave their time to participate and help make this such a grand success!

RIP Frances and Adna Saul, and Helmut and Theresa Stegmeier

Baby Bottle Pick-Up Next Weekend: Next weekend is Baby Bottle Weekend. Lori Berg, Director of Foothills Pregnancy RIP Jeannette Sheets Resource Center in Duarte, will be speaking at all Masses to bring us up-to-date on 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen all of their current activities. Following each Mass, you will be able to pick up your 4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister baby bottle to take home with you and fill with your contributions to the Center. Monday, Sept. 2nd Labor Day Bottles will be returned on the weekend of Oct. 12-13. 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Msgr. O’Connell

8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. Our Laborers

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Paul Lima

Wednesday, Sept. 4th 7:30 p.m. Fr. Chua RIP Jose Iturrios, Sr.

Thursday, Sept. 5th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell

Registration for Religious Education Continues: Registration for the 2019-2020 year has begun. The Religious Education Office will be open on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Classes begin on Sept. 19th. First-year students need a Baptismal Certificate. If you are registering for Confirmation, please bring both a Baptismal and a First Communion Certificate. Families with children six years and older, who are not baptized, need to provide a copy of a birth certificate. Families returning for the second year of sacramental preparation must have all previous fees paid and copies of certificates must be in our office.

RIP Danny Do

First Friday, Sept. 6th Mass in Recognition Of All Immigrants: 7:45 a.m. Confessions Fr. Chua All are invited to the Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants that unites our faith 8:30 a.m. MASS/ EXPOSITION Fr. Chua community in prayer and celebration of the immigrant spirit of the United States. RIP Howard Henkels

7:30 p.m.

BENED./ ANOINT.

Fr. Chua

Masses for Next Week First Saturday, Sept. 7th 5:30 p.m.

Fr. Chua

RIP Antonio Lim

Sunday, Sept. 8th 7:30 a.m.

Msgr. O’Connell

Pro Populo

9:00 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Madelyn Gittens RIP Norbert and Esther Gutierrez

10:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP Theresa May Johnson

This Mass, presided by Archbishop José H. Gomez, will take place on Saturday Sept. 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, with a preprocession at 2:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 555 W. Temple St. in Los Angeles. Parking fee is $10.00. For more information, please visit TheNextAmerica.org or call (213) 637-7820. Todos están invitados a la Misa anual de Reconocimiento de Todos los Inmigrantes que une a miles de personas en oración para celebrar el espíritu inmigrante de los Estados Unidos. La Misa presidida por el Arzobispo José H. Gomez se llevará a cabo el sábado 7 de septiembre, a las 3 p.m. in la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles con una pre-procession a las 2:30 p.m. La Catedral está ubidada en 555 W. Temple St. en Los Angeles. La tarifa del estacionamiento es de 10 dólores. Para obtener más información, visite: FuturoEstadosUnidos.org o llame (213) 637-7820.

Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults: Are you someone, or do you know someone, who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic, or wanting to receive further Sacraments (i.e., First Communion and/or Confirmation)? R.C.I.A. will provide an occasion to deepen your relationship 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen 4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister with God, become familiar with Catholic practices and teachings and give you the opportunity to get acquainted with our parish community. For additional information Monday, Sept. 9th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell about R.C.I.A., please contact Sandra Rivera at (626) 506-9068, or you can e-mail RIP Danny Do her at: [email protected]. Tuesday, Sept. 10th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua Immaculate School STEM Academy Update: RIP Howard Henkels Immaculate Conception School is undergoing a major renovation and we can’t wait Wednesday, Sept. 11th to unveil our upgraded school for you! The renovation is almost complete and Day of Remembrance school will begin on Sept. 3rd. You are cordially invited to an Open House on Sun7:30 p.m. Fr. Chua day, Sept. 22nd following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us and see all of the S.I. Mary Nichols wonderful changes to our school. Not only did our building receive an upgrade, but Thursday, Sept. 12th we’ve been re-named “Immaculate Conception School STEM Academy”. Our stu8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua dents will apply the rigor of science, technology, engineering and math, along with RIP Cesar Cajucom art and religion for a well-rounded curriculum. If you are interested in learning more Friday, Sept. 13th about our academic program, please contact our principal, Mrs. Carmela Lovano, 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua at: [email protected]. We are excited to share the amazing things S.I. Mary Nichols that are happening at Immaculate Conception STEM Academy! 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Visiting Priest

S.I. Caridad Martinez RIP The Cosio Family, Bayardo Gomez

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ¿Sabia Que? Los niños a menudo son naturalmente cariñosos y confiados, y eso puede llevar a abrazos o contactos inesperados que indicant su amor por los adultos ensus vidas. Para los adultos que son conscientes de que un poco de contacto fisico puede ser inapropiado o puede parecer una violación de los límites aunque el niño lo haya iniciado, puede ser difícil responder en estos casos. Es importante enseñar a los niños cuáles son los contactos saludables y apropiados. Como padre de familia, puede usar algunos momentos con sus hijos para afirmar su afecto hacia ellos con palabras y ejemplos de contactos apropiados seguidos de una descripción. Algunos ejemplos podrian incluir darle una palmadita a un niño en el hombre o la espalda, chocar las manos, tomar las manos del niño o la niña al salir del salon de clases o al cruzar la calle, o ayudar a un niño/a pequeño/a a amarrarse los cordones de los zapatos. Para obtener más información, lea el artículo “The Healing Power of Touch, Part II” en https://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/ Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx. You will find this information posted in English in the bulletin board in the Vestibule of the Church. 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. ¿Necesita Ayuda Matrimoniál?: El ministerio Cristiano Católico de Retrouvaille existe para ayudar a los matrimonies y familias a evitár el dolor y la destrucción de hogares quebrados. 76 por ciento de las parejas que completan la programa de nueve meses de Retrouvaille, ¡siguen juntos después de dinco años! Llame (818) 996-0821. Life, Justice & Peace Regional Leadership Meeting Scheduled: Join Bishop O’Connell at the Life, Justice & Peace Parish Leadership meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Learn how his office can help your ministry, network with people working in similar ministries in your community, get your questions answered, and take home exclusive materials for Respect Life Month and OneLife LA.. Sacred Heart is located at 344 W. Workman Street in Covina.

Last Week’s Offertory Collections Aug. 25, 2019 : $ 9,573.16 Last Year: $ 7,767.00 Online Giving: (Unavailable) Together in Mission—2019 Goal Amount: $55,700.00 Amount Pledged: $64,715.00 Amount Paid: $54,621.38 Difference Under Amount Paid: $1,078.62

Sept. 1, 2019 Please Pray for: Raymond Walker.

Calendar of Events: Sunday, September 1st R.E. Office Closed Ch—Religious Articles Sales After All Masses B2—8:30 AM 10:30 Choir HK—10:00 AM Justice/Peace Food Prep. H,HK—11:00 AM FAITH Formation B2—2:30 PM Aztec Dance Practice B2—4:30 PM 3:00 Choir

Monday, September 2nd Labor Day Parish Office Closed OC1—4:00 PM Rosary Prayer Group

Tuesday, September 3rd 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, September 4th Lord, Protect Them

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 Ch—7:00 PM Rosary Before Mass B1—7:00 PM BLD Prayer Group H,HK—7:00 PM Folklorico Dance Practice OC1—7:00 Meditation Group

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nd Reading Reflection

~ Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a ~ Recall from earlier commentaries that Hebrews is likely addressed to those Jews who are struggling with a temptation to return to the practice of Mosaic Judaism. Here the author makes a comparison between the events that surrounded the making of the Mosaic covenant on Mount Sinai—“and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled” (see Exodus 19:16-21)—with the covenant that Jesus made with us on the hill of Calvary on the Mount of Jerusalem. This new covenant, made not in the blood of bulls but in the blood of Christ, gives us access to the true Mount Zion above, in heaven. Zion was the hill of the Temple and the place where Israel worshiped and so it represented Israel at its Mosaic best. But Jesus is now in the heavenly Temple surrounded by all the angels and saints leading us invisibly in the perfect; “with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28) that only he can offer. Though that liturgy above is invisible, faith, which is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, RVS), gives us a kind of vision of that Temple and its liturgy, which, unlike the Jerusalem Temple which fell in 70 A.D.: “we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude” (Hebrews 12:28). The appeal the author of Hebrews makes to these former Jews is that faith must keep us true to Christ and to the covenant of love he forms with us

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ospel Reflection

~ Luke 14:1, 7-14 ~ Luke’s Gospel makes a primary theme of table fellowship. In this chapter, Jesus is attending a dinner and then gives two lessons, one to the invited guests and one to the host of the dinner who had invited them, about how to dine in the kingdom and then tells a parable about a rich landowner and the banquet he throws. In each case the lesson is that the humble are favored in this kingdom that Jesus announces. Those who have some status should seek the lowest place at table, he says. As St. Paul says—echoing his Lord—“Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation” (Romans 12:16). Those who host should invite the lowly who cannot repay, so that God can repay. This is a common Old Testament and rabbinical theme, that God pays the debts of the poor, compensating those who give alms. Lastly, in the verses following those in our reading, Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who follows a very different pattern of hospitality and throws a party inviting his own class of people, none of whom accepts his invitation. So he sends his servants to bring in “the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind” (Luke 14:21). When his house is still not full he asks that everyone his servants can find be pressed to come, finishing with the phrase, “For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner” (Luke 14:24).

The common interpretation of this parable is that those like Jesus’ host, a Pharisee who is described as “observing” Jesus, ostensibly to catch him in some infraction of the Law, will find their covenant invitations pulled and their places given to lowly covenant outsiders who will respond better to the compulsion of God’s grace and enter the heavenly banquet. So, in the kingdom of God being an “A-list” invitee is less important than giving a generous response to the graces we receive, whenever they come.

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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:  In the Gospel reading, Jesus tells the disciples not to seek places of honor and to take the lowest place at the table. This is very contrary to human nature and our natural desire for affirmation, acceptance, prestige, and power. According to the presenter, who uses the example of Mary? What does it truly mean to be humble? How does true humility reveal one’s greatness, and why?  Jesus encourages us not to seek out situations where we can draw praise and attention to ourselves, but to “take the lowest place.” What are some ways we can put this into practice? In other words, how might we seek out taking a “lower place” in our families, workplace, parish, or communities? Reflections reprinted here with permission from Augustine Institute

Fellowship with PETER (Ephphatha’s TOPIC)

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Chúa Nhật XXII Thường Niên – Năm C Đáp ca: Tv 67 Lạy Thiên Chúa từ bi nhân hậu, xin ban cho kẻ khó nghèo có chỗ nương thân.

Suy Niệm Bài đọc 1 Hc 3,17-18.20.28-29 Càng tự hạ, con sẽ được đẹp lòng Đức Chúa. Bài đọc 2 Dt 12,18-19.22-24a Anh em đã tới núi Xi-on, tới thành đô Thiên Chúa hằng sống. Tin Mừng Lc 14,1.7-14 ✠Tin Mừng Chúa Giê-su Ki-tô theo thánh Lu-ca. Một ngày sa-bát kia, Đức Giê-su đến nhà một ông thủ lãnh nhóm Pha-ri-sêu để dùng bữa: họ cố dò xét Người. Người nhận thấy khách dự tiệc cứ chọn cỗ nhất mà ngồi, nên nói với họ dụ ngôn này: “Khi anh được mời đi ăn cưới, thì đừng ngồi vào cỗ nhất, kẻo lỡ có nhân vật nào quan trọng hơn anh cũng được mời, và rồi người đã mời cả anh lẫn nhân vật kia phải đến nói với anh rằng: ‘Xin ông nhường chỗ cho vị này.’ Bấy giờ anh sẽ phải xấu hổ mà xuống ngồi chỗ cuối. Trái lại, khi anh được mời, thì hãy vào ngồi chỗ cuối, để cho người đã mời anh phải đến nói: ‘Xin mời ông bạn lên trên cho.’ Thế là anh sẽ được vinh dự trước mặt mọi người đồng bàn. Vì phàm ai tôn mình lên sẽ bị hạ xuống; còn ai hạ mình xuống sẽ được tôn lên.” Rồi Đức Giê-su nói với kẻ đã mời Người rằng: “Khi nào ông đãi khách ăn trưa hay ăn tối, thì đừng mời bạn bè, anh em, hay bà con, hoặc láng giềng giàu có, kẻo họ cũng mời lại ông, và như thế ông được đáp lễ rồi. Trái lại, khi ông đãi tiệc, hãy mời những người nghèo khó, tàn tật, què quặt, đui mù. Họ không có gì đáp lễ, và như thế, ông mới thật có phúc: vì ông sẽ được đáp lễ trong ngày các kẻ lành sống lại.”.

Chúa Giêsu đã nhắc nhở: Vì hễ ai nhắc mình lên, sẽ phải hạ xuống và ai hạ mình xuống, sẽ được nhắc lên (Lc 12,11). Đứng trước quyền năng vô biên của Thiên Chúa, con người là chỉ loài thụ tạo xuất hiện đó rồi tan biến đó. Sự kiêu ngạo làm con người tự cất nhắc mình lên và chiếm hữu đạt quyền của kẻ khác. Chúa phán rằng ai hạ mình xuống sẽ được nâng lên. Chân lý này có thể áp dụng cho hết mọi người sống trong xã hội. Càng làm lớn, càng biết hạ mình thì càng được tôn trọng và quí mến. Người sống khiêm nhu không phải là người yếu đuối hay tiêu cực. Chúng ta thường nói lấy nhu thắng cương là thế. Không ai chê bai, phản đối hay khinh thường những người biết sống khiêm nhường. Chỉ những ai có tính kiêu ngạo đã không nhận ra được giá trị trân quí của nhân đức này. Vậy sự khiêm tốn là gì? Chúng ta phải sống thế nào mới được gọi là người khiêm tốn? Phải chăng khiêm tốn là tự hạ mình xuống và cho rằng mình kém cỏi? Phủ nhận những giá trị đích thực của mình hay giảm thiểu nó đi? Không phải là như thế. Đức khiêm tốn mang một chiều kích sâu xa và tốt đẹp hơn thế nhiều. Khiêm tốn không phải chỉ là ít nghĩ về mình, mà hơn thế nữa còn là không nghĩ gì về mình hết. Riêng với chúng ta, những người Kitô hữu, khiêm tốn cũng có nghĩa là trở nên giống hệt như Chúa, Đấng đã từng nói: Các con hãy học cùng Ta vì Ta hiền lành và khiêm nhường trong lòng... Và Con Người đến không phải để được phục vụ, nhưng đến để phục vu và hiến mạng sống mình làm giá cứu chuộc cho nhiều người. Như vậy khiêm tốn có nghĩa là bắt chước sống như Chúa, không sống cho riêng mình, nhưng sống cho người khác, dùng tài năng của mình để phục vụ, không phải cho bản thân và lợi ích riêng của cá nhân, mà là cho người khác và những nhu cầu của họ. Trong mối liên hệ với Chúa cũng như với người khác, chúng ta hãy sống khiêm tốn, từ trong tư tưởng, lời nói đến việc làm, nhờ đó mà chúng ta sẽ trở nên nhân trứng của gương Chúa Giêsu, và hơn nữa, được chính Chúa chúc phúc. Bởi vì càng khiêm tốn, thì chúng ta càng trở nên cao cả và càng được giống Chúa hơn.

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uchos pensadores destacados en la Iglesia se vienen dedicando al estudio de la humildad. Santos como Agustín, Tomás de Aquino y Teresa de Ávila nos ayudan a apreciar la esencia de la humildad. Fundamentalmente, la humildad acepta la verdad sencilla que Dios crea todo, y provee todo aquella que nosotros sus creaturas necesitamos. La humildad, entonces, es la fe aplicada a la vida diaria. Si soy creado en la misma imagen que Dios, y si la meta de mi vida es unirme con Dios en el paraíso, entonces Dios desea solo el paraíso para mí. Hablando de manera práctica, eso significa todo el día, cada día, Dios proveerá solo exactamente lo que yo necesito para crecer en santidad. Además, Dios hace esto por mí tanto como lo haría por otra creatura en la tierra. Todos los dones y talentos que tene-

mos. Podemos aceptar lo incompleto, la exclusión y el sacrificio debido a la absoluta certeza de que solo Dios provee lo que necesitamos. El mismo Jesús nos pide elegir esta humilde forma de vida. EN DIOS CONFIAMOS Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy dice: La humildad requiere que confie“el que se engrandece a sí mismo, mos en Dios para darnos todo lo será humillado; y el que se humilla, que necesitamos para vivir esta será engrandecido”. Esa expresión vida de tal manera que vivamos no es poesía retórica. Jesús realpor siempre en el paraíso. Este nivel de confianza en la providen- mente quiere decir que la humildad cambia nuestra vida. Él nos desafcia de Dios es un don, y requiere ía a “invitar a los pobres, a los lisiatiempo cultivarlo. Poco a poco, si nosotros de verdad, profundamen- dos, a los cojos y a los ciegos; y te sabemos que Dios quiere darnos así serás dichoso, porque ellos no tienen con qué pagarte; pero ya se el cielo, entonces las dificultades te pagará, cuando resuciten los comunes pierden mucha de su justos”. fuerza por desconcertarnos. Con humildad, podemos dejar que alLecturas de hoy: Eclo 3:17–18, 20, 28–29; Sal 68 guien tome la última galleta. Con (67):4–5, 6–7, 10–11; Heb 12:18–19, 22–24a; Lc humildad, podemos alegrarnos por 14:1, 7–14 la promoción de un compañero de Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. trabajo. Con humildad, podemos arreglar un desorden que no hicimos vienen de Dios y todo lo que vemos como una falla o una debilidad nunca podría estar más allá de la redención poderosa de Dios.

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

Pastor: Rev. Freddie Chua

In Residence: Rev. Eugene Herbert Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Timothy O’Connell

Liturgy Francine Moore

(626) 930-0448

Eucharistic Ministers Linda Gutierrez

(626) 446-7837

Lectors Christine Hunt

(626) 422-3934

Sacristans

LITURGIES Saturday Evening Vigil 5:30 PM

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

OFFICE: 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.)

Office Manager Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11

Receptionist Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 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

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.

First Friday Schedule

Kathy Trinaystich Frances Luna

(626) 327-6147

Ushers Raul Arias

(626) 357-6465

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

Mark Lopez

(626) 417-8541

Couples/Singles for Christ Perry Rivera

(909) 594-6475

Bereavement

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

Leticia Carbajal

Holy Days

Pat Arkosy

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

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

Baptism

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

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Council

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

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

(626) 359-6553

Altar Servers

Gary Cooper

(626) 482-5041

Finance Council Jerry Gutierrez

(626) 446-7837

Perpetual Adoration/Nite Adoration (626) 277-9429

Rosary Prayer Group Gary Miller

[email protected]

Meditation Group (626) 444-9355

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick Marie Nimmrich

(626) 448-3304

Christian Service Saturdays 10 am-12 Noon

Respect Life Josie Dominguez

(626) 252-8177

Groupo de Oracíon Teresa Villareal

(626) 236-0374

Safeguard the Children Dianne Logan

(626) 303-6299

Encuentro Matrimonial: Ramiro y Mirna Cabrera (626) 376-1079

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.

Fatima First Saturday Devotion:

Child Abuse Hotline

Kathy Dela Paz

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

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 (626) 629-0788

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