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SCHEDULE OF MASSES
SATURDAY: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Vigil
SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM,
10:15 AM,12 Noon,
4:00 PM (Vietnamese), 6:30 PM
WEEKDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM
FIRST WEDNESDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM
FIRST FRIDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM (Vietnamese)
HOLY DAY:
8:00 PM (Vietnamese/English) Vigil
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
SAT: 4:00 PM - 5 :00 PM,
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, and by appointment
St. Christopher Church is a faith-community of diverse
people who gather to joyfully celebrate life, faith and love in
Jesus Christ through serving others.
629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
TEL: (626) 960-1805 FAX: (626) 851-0595
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM
EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net
Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass
Associate Pastor/
Vietnamese Community Chaplain Rev. Khoa L. Mai
Permanent Deacons Deacon Douglas Moloney (Retired)
Deacon Loc Nguyen Deacon Jesse Batacan Deacon Andrew Cho
School Principal Lucia Saborio
Director of Religious Formation Judi Peña
Parish Secretary Elizabeth Hudson
629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
TEL: (626) 960-1805 FAX: (626) 851-0595
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM
EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net
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A reading from the Book of the Deuteronomy Dt 6:2-6 Moses spoke to the people, saying: "Fear the LORD, your God, and keep, throughout the days of your lives, all his statutes and commandments which I enjoin on you, and thus have long life. Hear then, Israel, and be careful to observe them, that you may grow and prosper the more, in keeping with the promise of the LORD, the God of your fathers, to give you a land flowing with milk and honey. "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today."
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 18:2-3,3-4, 47, 51 R./ I love you, Lord, my strength. I love you, O LORD, my strength, O LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer. R./
My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold! Praised be the LORD, I exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies. R./
The LORD lives! And blessed be my rock! Extolled be God my savior. You who gave great victories to your king and showed kindness to your anointed. R./
A reading from the Letter of Hebrews Heb 7:23-28 Brothers and sisters: The levitical priests were many because they were prevented by death from remaining in office, but Jesus, because he remains forever, has a priesthood that does not pass away. Therefore, he is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them. It was fitting that we should have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, higher than the heavens. He has no need, as did the high priests, to offer sacrifice day after day, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; he did that once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints men subject to weakness to be high priests, but the word of the oath, which was taken after the law, appoints a son, who has been made perfect forever.
The Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Alleluia, Alleluia. Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord; and my father will love him and we will come to him.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark Mk 12:28-34 One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?" Jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, 'He is One and there is no other than he.' And 'to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself' is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And no one dared to ask him any more questions.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Response: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
If you wish to offer prayers for the recovery of your loved ones, please contact the parish office at 626-960-1805
Your prayers are requested for the recovery of:
Lord send down your healing presence upon them, and restore them to good health. Comfort them with the knowledge that we are praying for them, and give them peace with a sense of Your Presence, through the intercession of your Blessed Mother and all the Saints in heaven. Amen.
Romberto Felix Phu Nguyen
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FRONT OFFICE HELP
St. Christopher Parish Center Customer Service Flexible hours - Anyday (Monday - Sunday)
Contact Soneeh Estep 714-904-7833
Welcome into the Family of God:
♦ Fernando A. Salazar
Mass Intentions Parishioners wishing to make an offering so that Mass can be celebrated for their intention or for their loved ones - both living and the dead, can have their request be made known at the Parish Center office of St. Christopher Church.
Arthur Aguirre, Hayden Kane. Judith Billanes, Jenni Esqueda, Charles Sena, George Caballero, Romeo Guerrero, Tonia Tamayo, Concepcion Domingo, Marvin Campos, Fe Nicholas, Manuel Gonzales, Rudy Aguero, Sr., David Saucedo, Norma Mayo, Redante Fajardo, Jacqueline Tan, Encarnita Esteban, Tommy Romero, MaryAnn Mabeza, Felicitas Asistro, Alexander Asuncion, Ferdinand Asuncion, Carlos Gonzales, Jacqueline De Luna, Nestor Gonzales, Elizabeth Stephens, Teresita Mindaro, Deacon Leo Lacbain, Arturo Cazar, Mandy Nazareno, Isaac Padriga, Angie Maldonado, Enrique Urend, Ofelia Nava, Lito Balingit, Peter Nguyen, Raul Martinez, Mike & llse Andreas, Jack Arambula, Mynerva Balay, Adell Spears, Martin Crouch, Ricardo Vasquez, Maria G. Vasquez, David Wells.
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Tuesday, November 6 6:30 a.m. (D) All Souls in Purgatory † — Evan Barragan
8:30 a.m. (D) Deceased Members Legion of Mary † (D) Maria Gladiola/& Ramon Abundia † (D) Zenaida Azcarate †
Wednesday, November 7
6:30 a.m. (D) Ruben Magpantay † (D) Juanito Magpantay †
8:30 a.m. (D) Jess Limas † (D) Razal-Tiongson Family † 6:30 p.m. (D) Juan Carlos Casillas † — Marvin Campos Thursday, November 8
6:30 a.m. (D) Ralph J. Allen Jr. † 8:30 a.m. (D) Rogelio Valencia † — Rudy Santuray Friday, November 9
6:30 a.m. — Aubrey Fensantos Cruz — Reynaldo Cruz
8:30 a.m (D) Aquilina S. Axalan †
— Hannah Manuit Saturday, November 10
8:30 a.m. — Isaac Padriga
MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Phil 2:1-4 Nov 5 Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11 Nov 6 Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18 Nov 7 Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8 Nov 8 Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Nov 8 Jn 2:13-22 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19 Nov 9 Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16 Nov 10 Heb 9:24-28 Mk 12:38-44
Saturday, November 3 5:30 p.m. (D) Labrado Family † (D) Corpin Family † — Lauren Ysabelle Cruz
— Carlos Nava Sunday, November 4 7:00 a.m. (D) Leonardo Frijas † (D) Genaro Aquino † (D) Moises Macaso †
— Culata McNicolo 8:30 a.m. (D) Wilfredo Daluro † (D) Joshua Correa Marcelo † (D) Conrada Aquino †
— Amaral Family 10:15 a.m. (D) Kim Sarmiento † (D) Efrenia Bonifacio † (D) Zenaida Encarnacion † — Remi De Pedro 12:00 noon — St. Christopher Church Parishioners 6:30 p.m. (D) Jose Cuenco Borromeo † (D) Filomena Borromeo † (D) Maria Nila Araneta Solatorio † Monday, November 5 6:30 a.m. (D) Estella Marin † — Gloria Aiello 8:30 a.m. (D) Carol Pobedinsky † (D) Terry Galzote † (D) Ida Quiñonez † — Lauren M. Cruz
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OCTOBER 28, 2018
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
SUNDAY OFFERTORY ENVELOPE $ 6,698.00 SUNDAY OFFERTORY PLATE $ 5,508.38
TOTAL $12,206.38
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Welcome! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here celebrating with us, whether long time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God that you are with us. If you are not registered, please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket or mail to the Parish Office. NAME ________________________________________ ________________________________________
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Our parish’s semi-annual blood drive will be held on Sunday, November 11th, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Bramble Hall. Sign up Sunday is November 4th.
Call Larry at 626-222-4456.You could help save more than one life - with just one donation. Thank you.
Special Mass of Remembrance November 30, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Our St. Christopher Parish community would like to invite families of those who recently lost a loved one (in 2017 & 2018) for a Special Mass of Remembrance. If you would like to participate in the memorial presentation (photo slideshow), please provide 1-3 photos of your beloved deceased. You can email the photos to [email protected] as soon as possible, with the following information on the subject line: Mass of Remembrance—[name of deceased]. Hard copy photos can be submitted to the Parish office as soon as possible, but no later than November 23, 2018. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that any photos submitted late will be included in the slideshow presentation. For more information, please contact the Parish Office for any photo-related questions at 626-960-1805 or call 626-824-2062.
GIVING TREE MINISTRY We are approaching the Christmas season and request your help in identifying parishioners who are in need of our services. Due to limited resources, an envelope number of St. Christopher will be required to qualify to be on our list of recipients. Please pick up a Giving Tree Form at the Parish Office and submit the names by Sunday November 4th. Please contact Sarah Stromsoe through the parish office at 626-960-1805.
The Christian Vision of Death The Church in her liturgy prays thus for our beloved dead: Lord, for your faithful people life is changed, not ended. When the body of our earthly dwelling lies in death we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven. When the single course of our earthly life is completed we shall not return to other earthly lives: “It is appointed for men to die once.” There is no “reincarnation” after death. “Every action of yours, every thought should be those of one who expects to die before the day is out. Death would have no great terror for you if you had a quiet conscience. If you aren’t fit to face death today, it’s very unlikely you will be tomorrow…” (The Imitation of Christ)
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Today's readings try to answer the question, "What must I do to attain salvation?" The readings begin with just one commandment: Love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and with all your strength. The psalm extolls God's strength and protection, giving us lots of reasons to love God. The Letter to the Hebrews once again contrasts the perfection of Christ as priest with the weakness of the other priests. Mark reminds us of the first commandment and adds a second element to it. We must not only love God but we must love our neighbor as ourselves. Mark does not provide a lot of details, just the simple understanding that to love God with your whole self and your neighbor as yourself is worth more than any other sacrifice. SECRET OF SUCCESS The readings are fairly simple and straightforward. Do just these two things--love God with your whole self and love your neighbor as yourself--and you will be saved. Deuteronomy and the psalm emphasize the importance of loving God with our whole selves. Hebrews reminds us that Jesus loved us as he loved his Father and so he offered himself for our sins. Mark says that loving God completely must also be accompanied by loving our neighbor. Jesus loved his Father with his whole soul, his whole mind, his whole strength. The love between God and Jesus makes them one. Everything hinges on the completeness and the inclusiveness of that love. LOVE We all love rules to measure our actions and assure us that we have done enough. Today we are given two rules that offer us none of that. These rules require us to focus only on love: love of God and love of neighbor. There are not seven or ten. There are just two. You must love God but you must do it with your entire being. Everything you are must be focused on and reflect loving God. And then you must love your neighbor. The first is key to the second. Unless we understand how God loves both the lovable as well as the unlovable, we will never be able to love ourselves or any other creature or creation as God loves them all. The Gospels remind us that Jesus sought the broken, the marginalized, the unwanted to teach us how God loves. If everything about you is about loving a God who created and redeemed you, then you love as God loves. If you love as God loves, you recognize the weakness in yourself and in the world yet you still love that broken self and broken world as its Creator does. That is the only measure of success that matters.
