SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY:8:30 AM, 5:30 PM VIGIL

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30AM,10:15AM,12 Noon,

4:00PM (Vietnamese), 6:30PM WEEKDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM

FIRST WEDNESDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM FIRST FRIDAY:

6:30AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM (Vietnamese)

HOLY DAY: 8:00 PM (Vietnamese/English) VIGIL

6:30AM, 8:30AM, 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 - Thu: 9AM to 8PM; Fri : 9AM to 5PM; Sat: 9AM to 2 PM; Sun 8AM to 4PM

EMAIL: parishoffice@sccwc.net WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass

Associate Pastor Rev. Huy Nhat Nguyen

Vietnamese Chaplain Rev. John Pham Quoc Hung, CSsR

Permanent Deacons Deacon Douglas Moloney

Deacon Loc Nguyen Deacon Jesse Batacan Deacon Andrew Cho

School Principal Olivia Carrillo

Business Manager Pauline Dimaculangan

Director of Religious Formation Judi Peña

Bookkeeper Tuyet Romero

Administrative Secretary Elizabeth Hudson

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Your prayers are requested for the recovery of: Rhodora Quinain, Bella Magpantay, Erlinda Laguitao, Connie Bragado, Angelique Pinkstaff, Mar Arreglado, Alexandra Lyan Lee, Alisha Howard, Armando Iñiquez, Jack Saldana, Rick Terrazas, Deacon Dante Manalo, Raymond Romero, Rochelle Dalan, Joe Forbes, Rowena Batacan, Dolores Barrios, Steven Riese, Thomas Garcia, Miracle Sanchez, Nora Agbayani, Virginia Moloney, Felix Lampa, Rosario Dijamco Barrios, Julie Alvar, Hermes Guillera, Baby Kingston Marshall, Tamira Hughs, Elizabeth Stephens, Imelda Pascual, Emy De Gusman, Mary Rose Merten, Rita Carlson, Mercedes Gomez, Perna Castillo, Philip Urgel, Emily Weathermon, Anthony Trozzi, Guille Rivas, Lydia España, Doretha Lear, and Ferdinand Asuncion.

Your prayers are requested for the

repose of the soul of: Bonnie Manuel, Frajido Canzana, Ronaldo Bouffard, Miguel Florez, Joyce Abiera, Cecilia Kilgallon, Monica Trujillo, Lucy del Vecchio, Luz Elower, Jose Ogtong, Otilia Gustilo, Joe Nacion, Jude & Elliot Hernandez, Reina Hernandez, Fily Aninacion, Apolonia Bay-an, and Richard Francis Benton.

2nd Sunday of January Sunday Collection: $13,198.58

Last year:$13,002.18

Thank you for your generosity!

Did you miss last year’s OneLife LA? You won’t want to miss this

year! On January 23, 2016, join Archbishop Gomez and tens of

thousands in downtown Los Angeles for the second annual OneLife

LA, an event celebrating the beauty and dignity of every human life

from conception to natural death. Beginning at 12:00 at La Placita/

Olvera St., we will walk to Grand Park for a family-friendly day of

inspiring speakers, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and

exhibits from community organizations serving those in need. The

Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral will follow at 5pm.

Book parish buses now! Get t-shirts, postcards, posters, buttons,

and everything you need to promote OneLife LA in your parish and

school at OneLifeLA.org. Don’t miss out!

The Knights of Columbus will charter a bus for this event. For more information,

please contact Tom Masterson at (626) 388-8881.

Jubilee Year of Mercy Mary, whom Catholic tradition names "Mother of Mercy," at Cana intercedes with her

Son to show mercy toward the bridal couple: "Son, they have no wine." But he does

more! Jesus' transformation of water into wine is a "sign" (John's term for "miracle")

that God's marriage with the whole human race has begun in Jesus' person and

ministry, a marriage that will be consummated on the cross: "It is finished"--we are

saved! But before Jesus acts, Mary instructs the servers to prepare the way for Jesus'

miracle of mercy: "Do whatever he tells you." During this Jubilee Year of Mercy,

Mother Church, like Mother Mary, instructs us to share the Spirit's manifold gifts--

some of which Paul lists in today's second reading--in generous service to the human

family. Thus we prepare the way for Jesus' new miracles of mercy, transforming life's

sometimes stagnant water into the refreshing wine of God's mercy.

--Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

NOTES: A very warm Thank You to all who donated and participated in the Winter

Shelter.

PLEASE READ YOUR CALENDAR VERY CAREFULLY. ON JANUARY 30TH. CLASS WILL

BE HELD IN CHURCH. ALL MUST ATTEND. PLEASE BE IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH BY

9:15AM. THIS IS A CLASS AND WILL BE COUNTED AGAINST YOUR CHILD IF THEY

DO NOT ATTEND.

OFFICE OF R E L I G I O U S F O R M A T I O N

626-338-2937

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TODAY’S READINGS Reading 1 IS 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the LORD. You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem held by your God. No more shall people call you “Forsaken,” or your land “Desolate,” but you shall be called “My Delight,” and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you. Responsorial Psalm PS 96:1-3, 7-10 R. Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all nations. Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all you lands. Sing to the LORD; bless his name. R. Announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among the nations; among all peoples, his wondrous deeds. R. Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and praise; give to the LORD the glory due his name! R. Worship the LORD in holy attire. Tremble before him, all the earth; Say among the nations: The LORD is king. He governs the peoples with equity. R. Reading 2 I COR 12:4-11 Brothers and sisters: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God

who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another, the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another, mighty deeds; to another, prophecy; to another, discernment of spirits; to another, varieties of tongues; to another, interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes. Alleluia CF. 2 THES 2:14 R. Alleluia, alleluia. God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel JN 2:1-11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told them, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.” So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from — although the servers who had drawn the water knew —, the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.

DID YOU KNOW? Common tricks strangers use to lure

children

Are you familiar with the news show

segments testing children’s safety

knowledge? They often feature

“strangers” trying to lure children with

offers of ice cream, modeling contracts,

or other goodies. They know that while

many children are taught to avoid

strangers, they may not be taught to

recognize abduction tactics. For more

information on common tricks predators

may use to lure children from The

National Center for Missing & Exploited

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Adult Confirmation Register Now!

CLASSES BEGIN Feb. 9th 7 pm Meeting Rm “D”

Fee: $30

All baptized Adults who have received

the Sacrament of Eucharist and desire

to complete their full initiation into the

Catholic faith are invited to join the 12

week Adult Confirmation preparation

sessions which will begin on Tuesday,

Feb. 9th. Registration forms are

available in the Parish Office and the

Religious Formation Office. Please

submit a copy of Baptismal and First

Holy Communion certificates along with

the completed registration form.

For more information, contact:

Toni Lenhart: (626) 260-5508

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In today’s readings we are told of the different gifts, forms of service, and workings that come from God. These

manifestations of the Spirit come to fruition through us, for we have ability to give the gifts of faith, healing, and of

mighty deeds.

Today God calls upon each one of us here to share our gifts with our brothers and sisters in Christ that are in need of

them. Through Together in Mission we can share our mighty deeds and give the healing and faith to the communities

that simply would not be here without them.

Though our church is large, our strength lies not in our numbers, but in our compassion and ability to respond. Every

gift, regardless of the size, matters. What is important is that we give what we can and answer this calling of our

faith.

During all Masses next weekend, we will conduct the in-pew process for the collection of gifts & pledges to this

year’s appeal. Together we can make sure God’s love and presence are felt by all, especially those in need.

God bless you for your generous response and support.

Sunday. January 31, 2016

All prospective families are invited to visit the school and find out why St. Christopher’s is the SCHOOL for you!

If you are looking for a school that embodies: Goodness, Excellence, Service and much, much more,

look no further.

Come meet our wonderful faculty and staff! We look forward to meeting you and your family.

For more information please call (626) 960-3079

or visit our website at www.scpswc.com.

Saturday, March 12, 2016 7:00 P.M. St. Christopher Catholic Church

Tickets are now available for sale at the Gathering Area

As part of our Lenten reflection, please join us in an evening of music featuring

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

5:30 P.M. Cely Caballero

(D) Ernesto Pascua †

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

7:00 A.M. Rosalinda Datu

(D) Leonardo Frijas †

8:30 A.M. Dolores Barrios

(D) Joshua Correa Marcelo †

10:15 A.M. St. Christopher Church

Parishioners

12:00 P.M. (D) Greg Baron †

(D) Conchita Sollestre †

6:30 P.M. (D) Juanita Calma †

(D) Eugenio Pine Castillo †

MONDAY, JANUARY 18

8:30 A.M. Antonia M. Cabal

(D) Maureen McNelis †

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

6:30 A.M. (D) Bud & Betty Geisel †

(D) Eduardo Bautista †

8:30 A.M. Marvin & Mariza Campos

Trozzi Family

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20

6:30 A.M. (D) Blanquita Leonardo †

(D) Jennifer Leonardo †

8:30 A.M. (D) Matthew Navarro †

(D) Elizabeth C. Calleja †

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

6:30 A.M. (D) Ben Gustilo, Sr. †

(D) Vida Mendiola †

8:30 A.M. (D) Esther Dionisio †

(D) Rosemarie Malate †

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

6:30 A.M. Teresa Phuong Tran

(D) Manuel Carnero †

8:30 A.M. (D) Wilfredo P. Ancheta †

(D) Gloria Quimpo Pyke †

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

8:30 A.M. Guadalupe Peralta

Victor Hernandez

“No Greater Love”

We would like to invite all of our parish

men to attend an annual Passionist’s

Retreat at the Mater Dolorosa Retreat

Center in Sierra Madre from February 19

-21, 2016.

For more information, please see

www.materdolorosa.org. Consider this

very special chance for a spiritual

renewal and come to accept the

generous blessings of God’s true love.

Our Retreat theme this year is “NO

GREATER LOVE.”

Reservat ions and quest ions or

clarifications may be directed through

Oscar R. Abcede (626) 961-7120 or Paul

A. Trozzi (626) 962-1081.

MEN’S RETREAT

February 19 - 21, 2016 Give your spouse a gift that will be the

best gift you have ever given to your

spouse—The one that will forever bring

a smile to each of your faces when you

think of that gift? SIGN UP FOR A

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

WEEKEND! The next weekend dates in

2016 are January 22-24 and March 11-

13. For more information, please call

Cameron and Barbara Troxell at (909)

938-2182.

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

The Annual Contribution Statements will

be mailed before the end of the month.

If you do not receive your statement by

January 31st, please contact the parish

office. Thank you.

Everyone whose life is touched by

cancer is invited for fellowship on

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Parish

Center Meeting Room C.

Our guest speaker, Sr. Rose Marie

Tulacz, SND, will be talking about the

Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Find us and like us on:

www.facebook.com

/benotafraidcancerministry

or visit us on the web at:

benotafraidcancerministry.org

For more information, please call

Lydia at (626) 960-9110 or

Julie at (626) 780-6221

“Be Not Afraid ”

Cancer Ministry

The Office will be

CLOSED on Monday, January 18th,

in observance of

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

Tuesday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany)

Wednesday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian

Thursday: St. Agnes

Friday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Saturday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope; Blessed Virgin Mary

MANIFESTING THE SPIRIT

Life is full of surprises, some pleasant, some not. The scriptures are filled with

stories of God's surprises cropping up when they are least expected: younger

children obtaining the inheritance; the lowliest being seated highest up; an

itinerant preacher, killed like a criminal, exalted to eternal, heavenly glory.

Anybody who has planned a wedding or similar event knows that they are filled

with opportunities for surprises. For the bridegroom in today's Gospel story, who

has no direct contact with Jesus, the pleasant surprise came because somebody

else paid attention and had faith in Jesus.

We may think that the point of today's familiar story of the wedding at Cana is

that when we have faith in Jesus, our lives will be pleasantly changed. A

Christian, however, needs to have a broader perspective and realize that to have

faith in Christ means that somebody's life--not necessarily our own--will be

surprised for the better.

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR

TRADITION

Although our tradition carries a long

memory of marriage as a sacrament, it

may surprise you to learn that for nearly

eleven centuries, there was no single

wedding ceremony approved for use in the

Church. While we have evidence of priests

blessing marriages as early as the second

century, in the early period church

leaders relied on civil authorities to

manage marriage for everyone in society.

In most cases, society yielded its authority

to sanction marriage to the male heads of

households.

From ancient times, marriage had been a

family affair, managed by the father of

the family, who acted as priest and

guardian of family tradition. Each head

wanted to keep the family gods alive, and

so he would arrange for brides for his

sons, paying a "bride price" as

compensation for the loss of a skilled

household worker. As creepy as that

sounds, it was a step up from the

kidnapping practice of earlier years. Even

after the kidnapping raids stopped, the

customs remained. Every wedding

contained the ritualized kidnapping of the

bride, the husband abducting his bride

from the festivities, carrying her over the

threshold to prevent her father's gods

from following her into her new religion.

There, he fed her a piece of "sacred

cake," initiating her into a new way of

life. It's fascinating to see how customs

endure, long after we have completely

rejected the values and attitudes they

originally expressed!

--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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.

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PHONE ___________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ CITY ______________________ ZIP CODE____________

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YOUR BEST Give to the world the best you have and

the best will come back to you.

--Anonymous