First Sunday of Advent

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Community Week of December 1, 2019

ISAIAH 2:4

Dearest Fellow OLA Parishioners,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my wife and I. My name is Deacon Rudy Leyva. My wife, Monique and I have been married for 34 years and have five beautiful children: Jessica, Stephen and Michael (who are twins), Matthew and Benjamin who is a junior at Bishop Amat High school. Also, we are the proud grandparents of Isabella and Elijah Leyva.

Monique and I have been a deacon couple for 12 years and had been parish-ioners at Sacred Heart Parish for approximately 30 years.

During those years we had served in various ministries, such as: Adopt-A-Family, San Gabriel Winter Homeless Coalition and the Thanksgiving Outreach Project. We have also served as ministers of Communion, lectors and religious education instructors.

I was ordained as a deacon in 2007 with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and work full time as a dentist. I have been a dentist for over three decades and enjoy being able to provide my patients with the best of care.

In 2016 we moved to the city of La Verne and after much prayer and discernment, have been led by the Holy Spirit to minister to the beautiful parish community of OLA. We recognize that this is now our new home away from home. Our transition has been smooth, and we feel very blessed that Fr. Charles Ramirez has welcomed us with open arms, and the good people of OLA have been most welcoming to us.

We look forward in working with all the clergy, deacon couples, staff and faculty and you the parishion-ers of OLA. Thank you once again for your loving support and we look forward in meeting each and every one of you.

Deacon Rudy and Monique Leyva

SUN Dec 1 Village Network Africa gift sale in the auditorium after all Masses

TU/TH Dec 3&5 Advent Mission in Spanish featuring Juan Carlos Muñoz

SAT Dec 7* Docent-led tour of renovated church at 2 p.m.: www.olaclaremont.org

SUN Dec 8 Alternative Gift After-Market in auditorium after morning Masses

MON Dec 9 Feast of the Immaculate Conception is not a holy day in 2019.

MON Dec. 9 Altar Server Party from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium

TUES Dec 10 Advent Mission in English featuring Matthew Petrusek

THU Dec 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe: 5 a.m. Mañanitas, Span. Mass at 5:30 a.m. followed by a reception; English Mass at 5:30 p.m.; Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a reception

SAT Dec 14 Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium (includes Pastoral Care)

TUES Dec 17 Advent Reconciliation Service at 7 p.m. (English/Spanish)

FRI Dec 20 The Messengers free Christmas concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium

MON Dec 23 Deadline for the Alternative Gift Christmas Market donations

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community life

Highlights

Advent wreaths and cards with a religious theme will be available through the Knights of Columbus this weekend, after all Masses.

Christmas giving programs begin this weekend after all Masses, including Angel Tree and Adopt-A-Family. See Back Page

Village Network Afr ica is in the auditórium with hand-crafted Christmas gifts. See Page 6

A docent-led tour of the newly-renovated church is planned Saturday, Dec. 7. See Page 4

Join a traditional choir to sing at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. See Page 4

Monthly councils reports may be found on Page 7.

Advent Adoration Eucharistic Adoration takes place on First Friday, Dec. 6, following the 6:30 a.m. Mass and continues in the Reflection Room until just before the Mass at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to spend a quite hour in the pres-ence of the Lord. Note that there is no adoration through the night during the season of Advent.

Plan ahead for the family: ‘A Christmas Carol’ The musical, A Christmas Carol, based on the classic story by

Charles Dickens, will feature Parishioner William Spruce as Tiny Tim at the Grove Theatre in Upland from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21. The perfor-mance includes carolers. For tickets call (909) 920-4343 or visit

2020 pledges You may return your completed 2020 Stewardship Renewal card in the offertory basket at Mass, or at the parish office.

The process of making a written commitment is a healthy spiritual exercise that reminds us that stew-ardship is a way of life – at home, in the workplace, in our parish, and in service to those who most need our care. Thank you!

Attention seniors There will be NO meeting for WOW in December. Meet-ings will resume in January 2020. Happy New Year!

Claremont Symphony Orchestra The performance of the magnificent Ninth Symphony by Beethoven this Sunday (Dec. 1) begins officially at 3:30 p.m. (correction) but you are advised to come early. The venue is Bridges Hall of Music in Claremont, 150 E. Fourth Street.

Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11

worship Mass Intentions/Readings

1st Sunday of Advent Week of Dec. 1, 2019 - Year A

MONDAY, December 2 Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 6:30am Daniel & Mercedes Marero 5:30pm TUESDAY, December 3 St. Francis Xavier Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 6:30am Carmen Olmedo-Reyes Mark Bortscheller 5:30pm Sam Orefice, Jr. WEDNESDAY, December 4 St. John Damascene Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 6:30am Pinky Reymundo 5:30pm THURSDAY, December 5 Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-2125-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 6:30am Antonio & Antonia Ladores 5:30pm Trinidad Ruelas FRIDAY, December 6 St. Nicholas Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 6:30am John Paul Clark, Thomas & Cynthia Tran 5:30pm Olga Olimpia Arriaza, Roxane Balagot SATURDAY, December 7 St. Ambrose Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35-8:00am Phong Bui 4:00pm McQuillan Grand Children, Merlita Pasia, Dolores Sedantes, Merlita Pasia 5:30pm Marie Martha Barry Frederick Romo Mark Angco SUNDAY, December 8 2nd Sunday of Advent Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 7:00am For the People of the Parish 9:00am Knights & Ladies of Columbus, Merlita Pasia Salter & Castruita Family 11:00amMary Gelskey, Norberta Macatangay, Patricia O’Neal 1:00pm Almas del Purgatorio, Adriana & Gabriela Pulido, David Ruelas Meza3:00pm Joseph Lap, Abandoned Souls, Peter 5:00pm 7:00pm Louie Avila Deceased

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Current and aspiring ministers Workshop for Eucharistic Ministry

including Pastoral Care The guest speaker for this much-anticipated event Saturday,

Dec. 14, will be Julie Bostachin, liturgy director at St. Dorothy Church in Glendora. She will explore the history and spiritual di-mension of serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Commun-ion in church and in pastoral care. she will also address the practical guidelines established by the Archdiocese.

All current and aspiring ministers are invited from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium, including a light lunch. Come for fellowship, discernment and renewal!

All current EM’s are encouraged to attend. This is also an opportunity for those who may be consid-ering a call o this ministry. There is a growing need in the parish for more ministers to the sick and homebound. These Pastoral Care Ministers serve on a team once a month.

For more information, please contact Bruce Dane by email at brucedane16@gmail.com.

Docent-led tour of our renovated church… What is a docent-led tour? A group of OLA parishioners has been trained by Deacon Bob and Kathy Steighner to lead small groups through a guided tour of our renovated church, inside and out. The tour includes a little bit of the history of the parish and our sacred art, an explanation of the important elements of the Catholic liturgy (the Mass), a description of the renovations just completed, and an oppor-tunity to ask questions. The tours are free and open to the public. Res-ervations may be made at www.olaclaremont.org for Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.

Do you have a musical gift to share at Midnight Mass?

OLA Music Ministry welcomes singers and instrumentalists to join a traditional choir for Midnight Mass at Christmas. Rehearsals are Wednesday (12/4) and Friday (12/13) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday (12/21) from 12-2 p.m. .Recordings will be available to help singers learn the music. Contact Mary Muñoz for details at (909) 626-3596 ext. 4263 or mmunoz@olaclaremont,org.

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Parish Mission is Dec. 10

Mark your calendar for our exciting Advent Parish Mission – one night only – Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in the church. Matthew Petrusek, is a Word On Fire Institute Fellow, and hosts a weekly show on WordNet TV called Reasons to Believe. As a professor at Loyola Marymount University and Ph. D. in theological ethics, he uses Scripture, the Catechism and great minds of Church tradition to make Catholic doctrine clear and relevant. “Catholics recognize the power of reason to demonstrate the existence of God,” he says. “Yet the God of reason is known more for what He is not than for what He is. The birth of Christ, however, concludes the phi-losopher’s speculations, transforming them into a relationship with our living, breathing Lord.” This Advent, join Professor Petrusek as he cele-brates one of Christmas’s greatest gifts.

Advent Prayer Creator God, author of all life and light, in this season of antic-ipation you call us to recognize your light in our midst, your love in our darkness. Lead us from the darkness of despair into a light of hope and peace. Wake us from the shadows of our trou-bled lives into a light that dispels our fears and concerns. May your presence maintain our wakefulness, as we prepare for your coming more deeply into our hearts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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SATURDAY CONFESSIONS

3:15 - 4:00 PM 6:30 - 7:30 PM

COMMUNAL SERVICES incl. private confession

Tuesday, Dec. 17 7:00 PM (English/Spanish)

Thursday, Dec. 19 7:00 PM (Vietnamese)

Or by appointment w/a priest Call (909) 626-3596

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Not a holy day of obligation

Monday, Dec. 9 Masses at 6:30 AM, 5:30 PM

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Thursday, Dec. 12

Mañanitas at 5:00 AM

Spanish Mass at 5:30 AM followed by a reception

English Mass at 5:30 PM

Spanish Mass at 7:00 PM followed by a reception

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday, Dec. 6 in the

Reflection Room after 6:30 AM Mass until before 5:30 PM Mass

until the 5:30 PM Mass

Free Christmas Concert Family Singalong!

by The Messengers Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:00 PM

in the auditorium

PARISH MISSION

Juan Carlos Muñoz Español – Diciembre 3 y 5

IGLESIA/CHURCH 7:00 PM

Matthew Petrusek English – December 10

Padre Pio Prayer Group is Dec. 6

Fr. Chris Troxell leads the Padre Pio Prayer Group at OLA which meets on First Fridays at 7 p.m. Their next meeting date is Dec. 6 in the auditorium (correction).

Altar Server Christmas party

The annual celebration for Altar Servers is Monday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Servers are reminded to bring their Adopt-A-Family gift and wrapping paper.

Examples of programs in the Alternative Gift

Christmas Market See Back Page

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Prayer Requests

Please pray for our sick and suffering… Recent: Ruth Gr igolla, Lydia Maldonado-Calzada, and William Mejia Previously: Sevan Michael Acosta, Andrew Bonura, Audrey Bouchak, Patr icia Boyens, Jeffrey Brys, George Cisneros, Freddy Contreras, Dawn Marie Coviello, Isaac Fang, Robert Floyd, Virginia Glab-Woore, Patrick Gorman, Delia Guzman, Allyson Krahn-Contois, Amparo Fernandez Lopez, Jesse Lopez, Cody Lyon, Raymond Magdziarz, Cruz & Marcial Martinez, Ana McDaniels, Ana Maria McNeil, Reynalda Moli-na, Freddie Montaldo, Jose Murillo, Karin Robison, Jose Rodriguez, Patty Rodriguez, Christine Salisbury, Francisca Sanchez, Dennis Taylor, Victor Tostado, Josefina Valdez, Gloria Valencia, Susan Villanueva, Bet-ty James Watts, Ann Winter, and Ignatius Wong

For our beloved deceased… Emiliano Aranda, son of Teresa Rodriguez; and for the family and friends who mourn their loss

Nepal Hospitality Program

OLA’s Mike Donahue has partici-pated in the Market probably longer than anyone else, and the need is greater than ever, he re-ports. This will be the last year he solicits help for earthquake recov-ery in Nepal, where two quakes destroyed 500,000 homes and left over a million people without shelter. Mike has witnessed the situation first-hand. Your gift will help restore schools, homes and lives in one of the most challeng-ing environments in the world.

Hogar de Amistad, Honduras

Adopted from Hogar into an OLA family, Marianne and Rebecca return every year to support the work of Sr. Teresita with orphans in Honduras. Children are rescued from the dangerous streets and given all things necessary for real quality of life: a home, education, health care and faith.

Village Network Africa

ViNA founder Anita Boling of OLA will be in the auditorium this Sunday with articles hand-crafted by village women in Tan-zania – perfect gifts for Christ-mas! Their profits help fund schools and a better life for their families. ViNA is also part of the Alternative Market. It serves the Massai tribe as this ancient people adapt to modern life, with educa-tion for women on hygiene and health care, wells for clean water,, schools for children, and support for women who become commu-nity leaders and family providers.

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Administration This council manages the tem-poral aspects of the parish and encourages everyone to be a good steward of our parish re-sources. Responsibilities include finances, maintenance, staffing, operations and communications, both internal and external. In 2020 it would like to focus on calendar issues.

Community Life This council leads in the effort to improve the welcome we of-fer to help OLA grow as a com-munity. It supports parish-wide events and the invitation to all age groups. In 2020 it will be focused on the follow up with new parishioners.

Formation This council is focused on help-ing to meeting people wherever

they are on the journey of faith and to build them up. It is plan-ning events to enrich families and support parents. 2020 goals are to unite its leaders and clari-fy their roles.

Hispanic This council includes all leaders of the Hispanic Community in worship, formation, community life and outreach. United in practicing their beliefs and pre-serving their culture, they are committed to youth and young adults. They will perform a sur-vey of their community to iden-tify needs.

Outreach This council supports education and coordinates action on social justice. It desires to be respon-sive to those in need as Jesus would. They aim to invite every

member of the parish to make a difference, large or small.

Vietnamese This council includes all leaders of the Vietnamese Community in worship, formation, commu-nity life and outreach. It is com-mitted to supporting all parish goals and adopting collaborative parish practices. Each member is dedicated to completing their responsibilities.

Worship Members of this council are the stewards of the spiritual life of the parish. They embrace diver-sity and aim to lead by example. In 2020, they will identify re-sources so that each parishioner can experience personal trans-formation. Each member is committed to active participa-tion in the work of the council.

What the councils want the parish to know this month

Pastoral Council

This month, the leadership councils participat-ed in a training exercise by answering Six Ques-tions to Gain Clarity: Why do we exist? How do we behave? What do we do? How will we suc-ceed? What is most important right now? and Who must do what? The exercise was led by Mar-garet Woodard, a professional consultant who of-fers training and advice as a gift to the parish.

The purpose of the exercise was two-fold: 1) To offer well-rounded education to new members

and 2) To help each coordinating council clarify its role and goals for a successful 2020.

Everyone dug into the questions with enthusi-asm and focus. New members appreciated the clarity they gained through the exercise.

They reviewed the commitment of OLA lead-ers to the C-D-I process of implementing change through Consulting all parties to be affected, iden-tifying which persons or group ought to make a Decision, and Informing everyone who has a stake in the decision before it is implemented. This process contributes to transparency at OLA.

Monthly Report from our Leadership Councils

Comunidad Hispana 8 Posada 2019

Este mes de diciembre feste-jaremos nuestra posadas que se llevaran acabo en nuestra parro-quia. Los invitamos a que, en co-munidad, recordemos el peregri-naje de la Virgen María y San Jose cuando viajaron desde la ciudad de Nazaret a la ciudad de Belén buscando posada donde quedarse para esperar el naci-miento del Niño Jesús. Recorde-mos con oración y cantos tradi-cionales esta temporada de pre-paración y espera.

Domingo, 15 de diciembre Auditorio

Lunes, 16 de diciembre Auditorio

Martes, 17 de diciembre Convento

Miércoles, 18 de diciembre Casa del Padre Carlos

Jueves, 19 de diciembre ???

Viernes, 22 de dciembre Convento

Sábado, 21 de diciembre Auditorio

Domingo, 22 de diciembre Convento

Lunes, 23 de diciembre Casa de los Sres. Ortega

Sí la temporada de Adviento llegó... Y con ella la grata invitación a prepararnos de manera es-

pecial. La Misión Parroquial es para nosotros.Vengán el mar-tes 3 , y jueves 5, de diciembre, a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia. Vengan a llenarse de ánimo para prepararnos a recibir a Jesús.

Domingo, 1 de diciembre Comienzan los programas de Navidad: has feliz a un niño/a escogiendo un ángel con su nombre y el regalo que ese niño o niña espera para navidad. Adopta a una familia empezando desde el 30 de noviembre todos los fines de semana.

Martes 3 & jueves 5 de dic. Misión Parroquial de Adviento presentada por el Predicador Sr. Juan Carlos Munoz

Lunes, 8 de diciembre Venta Alternativa de Regalos para Navidad después de todas las misas de la mañana

Lunes, 9 de diciembre Fiesta de la Inmaculata Concepción de Maria; no es el día santo ni de obligación

Martes, 10 de diciembre Misión Parroquial de Adviento en Ingles presentada por el Sr. Matthew Petrusek

Jueves, 12 de diciembre Celebración de Nuestra Señora La Virgen de Guadalupe

Domingo, 15 de diciembre Comienzo de las Posadas del 15 al 23 de Diciembre

Martes, 17 de diciembre Servicio de Reconciliación por Adviento a las 7p.m. (Español e Ingles)

Celebración de Nuestra Señora la Vírgen de Guadalupe Jueves, 12 de diciembre 2019

5:00 a.m. Mañanitas con Mariachi 5:30 a.m. Misa con Mariachi, seguido por una recepción en el auditorio 7:00 p.m. Misa (Mariachi y Coro) seguido por una recepción en el auditorio

Adoración Eucarística Comienza a las 7 a.m. en el salón reflexción

después de la misa 6:30 el primer viernes 6 de diciembre

hasta la misa de 5:30 p.m.

Servicio comunitario de reconciliación

Martes, 17 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. con la oportunidad de confesión en privado

en Ingles y en Español Confesiones durante el adviento

todos los sábados 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Email bulletin@olaclaremont.org .

Faith Formation and Religious Education

Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360 Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213) Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OLA Catholic School

611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 Tel. (909) 626-7135 Fax (909) 398-1395

Principal Bernadette Boyle Call to arrange a personal tour!

Website: www.ola-ca.org

How to Reach Us Parish Office (909) 626-3596

Fax (909) 624-3680 Website: www.olaclaremont.org

email Address: reception@olaclaremont.org

Parish Office Hours Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Open Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(Lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m.)

Interested in the Catholic Church? We invite you to one of our Inquiry sessions. Call Mariela Arellano at (909) 626-3596, ext. 4221 for more information.

Baptisms Brochures about the Sacrament of Baptism are available at the parish and Faith Formation offices. Please call 4-6 weeks before the date of Baptism. For English AND Spanish Baptisms, please contact the parish office at (909) 626-3596, ext. 0.

Weddings Congratulations! Please call the parish office at least six months ahead for preparation, scheduling, and an appointment with a priest. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Visit the display case on the patio for more information.

Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office day or night.

Hospital/Home Visits For distribution of Holy Communion, please con-tact the parish office.

Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office for help with services and special needs.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Hotline One-time emergency assis-tance for individuals and families. Call (909) 626-3596, ext. 4333, to leave a message. Your call will be returned by a volunteer case manager. If you are interested in learning more about joining this ministry, please call Olga Anglin at (909) 238-3235.

Parish Staff Rev. Charles J. Ramirez, Pastor

Rev. Gabriel Kang, Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Phan, Associate Pastor

Rev. Chris Troxell, Associate Pastor Deacon Jim and Karen Allgaier

Deacon Joe Domond Deacon Bob and Kathy Steighner

Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo, retired Neomi Torres, Director of Parish Administration (x4203) Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213)

Dcn. Jim Allgaier, Outreach/Stewardship Coord. (x4216) Jesus Rodriguez, Youth Ministry Coordinator (x4215)

Mariela Arellano, Christian Initiation (x4221) Mary Muñoz, Coordinator of Music Ministry (x4263) Jean McKenna, Communications Coordinator (x4217)

Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper (x4232) Katy Salisbury, Administrative Assistant (x4268) Karina Pardo, Laura Aguilera, Melly Grigolla and

Elizabeth Preciado, Receptionists (x0) Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir

Tinh Nguyen, Vietnamese Choir

Sunday Mass Schedule 7:00 a.m. Traditional cantor-led song 9:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 11:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 3:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Teen/Contemporary 7:00 p.m. Cantor-led song

Saturday Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. Cantor-led song 5:30 p.m. Contemporary ensemble or cantor-led song

Weekday Mass Schedule 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday

Saturday Confessions 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. English/Spanish 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. English

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Keep Christ in Christmas! In the spotlight…

Annual collection of socks and underwear for the homeless will be January 11-12, 2020.

Alternative Gift After-Market Sunday, Dec. 8, on the patio

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Adopt-A-Family For over 40 years, OLA

Adopt-A-Family has made it possible for struggling fami-lies with children in the Po-mona Valley to have a magi-cal Christmas and experience the Gift of Christ.

The program assists families nominated by Uncommon Good, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center.

Parishioners provide gift cards for the fam-ilies to shop themselves, or donate a wrapped gift for each family member and food for Christmas dinner. Donations may be brought to OLA, to the Uncommon Good offices, or di-rectly to the adopted family. Donors can partner with a friend to share the expense.

Register after all Masses this weekend, or contact Elizabeth Preciado at (909) 625-2248 and epreciado@uncommongood.org.

Angel Tree OLA is seeking 230 angels

to donate a wrapped gift to a child whose parent is in prison. The program sponsored by JustAct Ministry was so popu-lar last year, we increased our commitment!

Parishioners are invited to pick up a Christmas tag with the name, age and needs of a child next weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

Return wrapped gifts to the patio after Mass Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15 or to the parish of-fice by Dec. 16 – Attn: Deacon Jim Allgaier.

Share the cost with a friend!

Alternate Gift Christmas Market The OLA alternative to consumerism is our 34th Alternative Gift Christmas Market. Begin

the holiday season with the true spirit of Christmas! “Shopping lists” are available online at www.olaclaremont.org or at the parish office.

Choose gifts for the poor in our community and around the world. Most participating agencies have a direct connection to OLA (see Page 6). Bring your list to the parish office by Monday, Dec. 23, and receive beautiful Christmas cards to present to friends and relatives.

Also, an After-Market is scheduled in the auditorium on Sunday Dec. 8, after morning Masses, for your convenience.