Our Lady of Knock “Queen of Heaven and of Ireland”

Celebration of our Patron Saint Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and

Dedication of Our Lady of Knock Bishop David O’Connell, Celebrant

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Ave. Montebello, California 90640

November 24, 2019

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CONTACT/INFORMATION

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmparish.com Email: olmm1950@gmail.com (323) 725-7578 Fax (323) 722-2654 Office Hours Monday—Friday- 8am-5pm Saturday— 8am-4pm Sunday— 8am-2:30pm

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Vianney, Pastor Monsignor Juan Matas, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Fred Rios, Permanent Deacon Deacon Fred Lara, Permanent Deacon

Administrative Staff

Connie Lizarraga, Administrative Assistant Camelia Robles, Social Service Director/Plant Manager

Ministries

Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com

(323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562)879-9478

WELCOME TO Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish If you are visiting or new in our community we are blessed that you are here to worship and celebrate with us. We encourage all Catholic adults living within the parish, and those who would like to join our parish, to register. Please contact the Rectory Office.

Roy Ramirez, RCIA (323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562) 879-9478

Alan Leoncio, Music Coordinator (323) 725-7578

Religious Education

Irma Montreal, Coordinator (323) 725-7578, Ext. 312

Eucharistic Ministers

Hector Medrano (323)725-7578 etorin45@gmail.com Lectors

Rosie Vasquez (323) 887-8668 Altar Servers

Irma Montreal (323)725-7578 ext. 312

irmamontreal@yahoo.com Christine Silva, Bulletin (323)725-7578

olmmbulletin@gmail.com

Parish School 840 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmschool.com (323) 728-5435 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

NOVENA: Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday, 7:00 p.m.

ADORATION: Second Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: After 7:30 a.m. Mass

HOLY HOUR AND ROSARY OF THE UNBORN: 3rd Wednes-day, 8:00 a.m.

24 HRS. PREGNANCY PRO-LIFE: Hotline (323) 261-0731 LINEA DE EMERGENCIA PRO-VIDA 24 hrs. (323) 261-0731

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - November 25, 26 & 27. 7:30a.m. 7:00p.m. Emma M., Isyss P. Thursday - November 28 -Thanksgiving Day (one Mass only) 9:00a.m. Kyan L., Aidan L., Noah Ch., Dominic L. Friday - November 29. 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. No Evening Mass Saturday - November 30 7:30 a.m. --------------- 5:00 p.m. Olivia V., Isyss P. Sunday - December 1. 8:30 a.m. Caroline M., Luciana T., Emma M. 10:30 a.m. SCOUTS Victor P., Isaac V., Sebastian B., Dominic L. 12:30 p.m. Jesus L., Giselle A., Oliva M., Maltilda L. 6:00 p.m. Gustavo G., Gabriel M.

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SUNDAY, November 24, 2019 8:30 am Parish Family 10:30 am Robert Jennings Sandro Mercuri Desteney Baca Herlinda Arteaga Jose -Maria Armendariz 12:30 pm Maria Guadalupe Ayala Filiberto Mejia Aurora Partida Luisa & Rosa Pena Jose Cervantes 6:00 pm Jean Guevarra Fr. Rolly Astudillo MONDAY, November 25 7:30 am Miguel Anaya (Dec.) Sylvia Bordor (Dec.) 7:00 pm Michael Sanchez (Dec. B’day) Robert E. Rossier, Sr. TUESDAY, November 26 7:30 am 7:00 pm Manuel Sinon (Liv.) Consuelo G. Lomeli (Liv. B’day) WEDNESDAY, November 27 7:30 am Jennie Ramos (Dec. Anniv.) 7:00 pm Jesus Sr. and Maria Castro (LIv. B’day) THURSDAY, November 28 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 am Parish Family 7:00 pm NO EVENING MASS HOLIDAY FRIDAY, November 29 7:30 am Celso Chuatew (Dec. B’day) Victoria Ponce (Dec. B’day) 7:00 pm No evening Mass SATURDAY, November 30 7:30 am Eduardo Andrada (Dec. B’day) 5:00 pm Jesus Sr. & Maria Castro

Preview of Next Sunday’s Readings First Sunday of Advent

December 1, 2019 First reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Second reading: Romans 13:11-14 Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 A reading from the second Book of the Prophet Isaiah This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us climb the LORD's mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths." For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and impose terms on many peoples. They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! A reading from the Second Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and drunkenness not in promiscuity and lust, not in rivalry and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Jesus said to his disciples: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY COLLECTION 11/17/2019 11/18/2018 Envelopes (346) $6,980.00 $7,250.00 Loose $3,033.00 $2,545.00 Total $10,013.00 $9,795.00 Repair & Maintenance/ Vision 2020 $2,661.00 $2,715.00 Please use your Contribution Envelopes if possible.

God Bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish.

Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the 10:30am Mass Celebration of our Patron Saint

“Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal“ and dedication of “Our Lady of Knock”

Bishop David O’Connell, Celebrant. Statue sponsored by the Legaspi Family

Refreshments to follow in the Patio area.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Fr. John extends his blessings to everyone

for a wonderful Thanksgiving. There will be a Special Family Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2019, Thanksgiv-

ing Day. There will be no 7:30 a.m. or 7::00 p.m. Mass on that day. On Friday, November 29th. There will be only ONE MASS at 7:30 a.m. There will be no evening Mass. The Rectory office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Religious Education Office Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King November 24, 2019 Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew Reflection for Parents Today's children are not considered outcasts, but if you ask most children, they'll tell you they don't think adults really value their opinion. Jesus always reached out to the people that society generally found unimportant and that is a good thing for us to remember as parents. Even while he hung on the cross, Jesus preached the Good News to the criminals hanging with him. Sometimes we find ourselves living, witnessing, and teaching the Gospel message to our children even when the majority view is different. Jesus' words in today's Gospel give us the courage to share our faith with our children even when society doesn't count their input for much and even when the Gospel message is not the majority viewpoint.

Bringing the Good News Into Your Family Share ideas with one another about what a king is. What does a king do? What might his responsibility be? How would a king care for his people? Consider the ideas shared by your family and see how they fit the image of Jesus as King. How are they different?

Question of the Week Children: What qualities would a good leader have? Which of these are you trying to develop? Adults: Following the example of Jesus, what is the best way to exercise your authority over others? Pregunta de la semana Niños: ¿Que caracteristicas tendria un lider? ¿Cual de estas estas tratando de desarrollar? Adultos: ¿Siguiendo el ejemplo de Jesus, ¿Cual de estas estas tratando de desarrollar?

Wishing Our Religious Education Families a

Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving Day!

QUINCEAÑERA MASS If you would like information/requirements to plan a Quinceañera Mass, please call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance at (323) 725-7578, and ask for Chris.

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Are you over the age of 21 years of age and are seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Our 16 week Confirmation class will guide you through the completion of your Baptism. Baptism marked the start of your relationship with Christ. Your soul changed permanently and you were filled with grace from God. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens these graces. This Confirmation Journey brings you closer to Christ and better prepares you to face the daily challenges of Christian life, in marriage, as a sponsor or Godparent. Registration has begun. For more information, call Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or email: olmmrcia@gmail.com

Are you Interested in the Catholic Faith? The R.C.I.A. Program is designed for Adults who are

seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Com-

munion or have been baptized and are seeking Confirmation and Holy Communion. Classes have

begun and are held on Sunday in Laboure Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED. Applications are available in the Rectory Office

and on the Church website. If you want to know more about the R.C.I.A. Journey of

Faith, please call: Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or contact us through our

website, olmmrcia@gmail.com You can see current information through

Facebook OLMM RCIA All are welcome!

Youth Confirmation Our Youth Confirmation program is for high

school students. It is a two-year journey involving faith formation classes, retreats and community

service hours leading to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Class Schedule No class on November 24th due to

Thanksgiving Holiday. Year 2- December 1 Year 1-December 8

Year 1 Parent Meeting-December 8 All classes begin with check in promptly at 3:45pm

in Watterson Hall For questions, please email Cristina at olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com or

contact Roy Ramirez,

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DID YOU KNOW?

Pray for the Dead PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for our Parishioners,

Antonia Reynoso, and Geraldine P. Krause, Our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families.

Building active listening skills with children Building your active listening skills with the children in your life can help you communicate more effectively with them, and it can also clue you in to any suspicious or potentially dangerous relationships in their lives. Active listening lets the speaker know that you have heard, understood, and valued what he or she said. Often, children don’t feel this way, but with a few easy tactics, you can change that, building a relationship of trust and respect. As an active listener, be sure to make eye contact while the child is speaking. Ask follow-up questions and check in to make sure you both understand what’s being said. Avoid “yes or no” questions and instead ask open-ended questions that will keep the conversation going. For more tips, get a copy of the VIR-TUS® article “Children are to be Seen and Heard,” at http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE INFORMATION If you would like information regarding Marriage Preparation, please call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance of proposed Wedding date at (323) 725-7578 and ask for Chris.

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS: 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY MASS ON SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: IN ENGLISH 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) DOMINGO-MISA EN ESPAÑOL: 12:30 p.m.

HOLY DAYS: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Evening before Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. BAPTISM: Infants & Children register in the Rectory Office RCIA: Call Roy Ramirez at (562) 879-9478 MARRIAGES: Couples must call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance.

¿SABIA USTED? Desarrollando habilidades para escuchar activamente a los niños El desarrollar sus habilidades para escuchar activamente a los niños en su vida puede ayudarle a comunicarse con ellos con mayor efec-tividad, y además puede ayudarle a descubrir cualquier relación so-spechosa o potencialmente dañina en sus vidas. El escuchar acti-vamente le deja saber al orador que usted le ha escuchado, entendido y que usted valora lo que él o ella le ha dicho. Con frecuencia, los niños no se sienten escuchados, pero con unas pocas tácticas fáciles usted puede cambiar eso, construyendo relaciones de confianza y de respeto. Como un escuchador activo, asegúrese de ver al niño a los ojos mientras él o ella estén hablando. Haga preguntas de seguimiento y en ocasiones repita para asegurarse que ambos entienden lo que se ha dicho. Evite hacer preguntas cuyas respuestas solo sean “sí o no” y en su lugar haga preguntas de las que se puedan obtener respuestas amplias para que siga la conversación. Para más consejos, obtenga una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Children are to be Seen and Heard” (A los niños se les debe ver y escuchar) en http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

“It’s Time for your “Close Up”! Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish

will be putting together “yearbook“ in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Parish.

We need the support of all our parishioners and friends to make this successful. There is NO cost for this and you will receive a free 8” by 10” photo.

Families and individuals-everyone is welcome to take part! If you are interested in purchasing additional photos, remem-

ber they make wonderful Christmas Cards and Gifts! Please contact the Rectory Office to make your appointment.

Smile! Smile

LOOKING FOR A HALL TO RENT? Are you planning a baby shower, Baptism celebration, birth-day party, wedding celebration, wedding anniversary celebra-tion, Quinceaños, or other special event and need a hall to use for the event? Look no further! Laboure Center and Watter-son Hall are available for you to hold that important event you are planning! Please contact Camelia in the Rectory Of-fice at 323-725-7578.

If you are interested in being a part of the Arts & Environ-ment Team and wish to decorate the Church for the coming Advent and Christmas Season.

A schedule with dates and times are available in the Rectory Office. Please review the schedule and Email or text Linda Brodka. (323)493-7452 or email LLBrodka1@aol.com.

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Catholic Campaign For Human Development Working on the Margins

Please be generous in this week’s special collection, which supports the Catholic Campaign for Human

Development. In the United States, one in six people live in poverty. Through this collection, you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for people across the country who struggle. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection ad work on the margins More informa-tion can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

Boy Scout Troop 375 Menudo Sale Fundraiser

Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:30 AM - 2 PM (while supply lasts)

32 ounces of menudo to-go and condiments $8 - presale (Dec. 2)

$10 - The day of the event (Dec. 8) Please join us for our inaugural menudo sale

fundraiser on Sunday, December 8th. You will be helping the Boy Scouts of Troop 375 raise money

to continue our registration with the BSA.

Healing Service Fr. Fernando Suarez, an internationally acclaimed priest with a special gift of healing from God, will be back at our Parish to share this charismatic gift with us on Friday, December 6, 2019 after the 7:00 pm Mass. Fr. John Vianney will celebrate the 7:00 pm Mass on this day.

Welcome To children that have made their First Holy Communion in the last three years at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. You and your family are invited to Mass on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Join us for refreshments after Mass in Laboure Center.

28th Anniversary SIMBANG GABI Celebration In the spirit of our Advent tradition, our parish community will be celebrating its 28th year of Simbang Gabi on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7pm. Rev. John Vianney, Pastor, will be the main celebrant. Rev. William Piletic, CM will be a con-celebrant. A reception at Watterson Hall will follow immediately after Mass. The organizing committee is very grateful to all of you for your participation throughout these years in making this parish event possible. We are confident of your continued presence again

“Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles”

You Are Invited to Join Fr. John Vianney on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Petra,

Jordon May 20 - 31, 2020

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