Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish Community 820 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640

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 Religious Education Office at least six months in advance.

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NEW PARISHIONERS

We encourage all Catholic adults living within the parish, and those who would like to join our parish to register. We are blessed to have you celebrate with us, and we warmly welcome you to our parish family! To register please contact the Rectory Office.

CONTACT/INFORMATION

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

ADORATION: Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: Holy Hour, 6-7 p.m.

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

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

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

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-6pm Saturday— 8am-5pm Sunday— 8am-2:30pm

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Vianney, Pastor Rev. Joachim Lepcha, Associate Deacon Fred Rios, Permanent Deacon Deacon Fred Lara, Permanent Deacon

Administrative Staff

Connie Lizarraga, Administrative Assistant Belinda Delgadillo, Office Manager Ana Torres, Secretary/Spanish Ministries Sara Felix, Office Assistant Kevin Saenz, Office 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 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 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday 12pm-8pm, Friday by appointment only

Eucharistic Ministers

Roy Ramirez (562) 879-9478

Lectors Rosie Vasquez (323) 887-8668

Altar Servers

Call Rectory Office at (323)725-7578 or direct questions bemarie113@gmail.com Christine Silva, Bulletin (323)725-7578

olmmbulletin@gmail.com

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

Pray for the Dead PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for our parishioners,

Irene Granado, Irene Robles and Mike Fraire Our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families.

Altar Server Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - November 13, 14, 15, 2017 7:30 a.m. Aurora M., Victoria R. 7:00 p.m. Noah Cr., Isaac L. Thursday & Friday - November 16 & 17 7:30 a.m. Gabriel L., Aurora M. 7:00 p.m. Larry A., Samantha I., Isabelle I. Saturday, November 18 7:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Aidan H., Allison M. Joel M., Larry A. Sunday, November 19 8:30 a.m. Dante C., Gia C. Jessica E., Noah Ch. 10:30 a.m. Isaiah O., Victoria R. Skye L., Isaac L. 12:30 p.m. Jesus L., Matilda L. Gabriel M., Anaiss E. 6:00 p.m. Victor P., Adrian R. James C., Jose C.

This Sunday, The Parents of Girl Scout Troop 6621 will sponsor the Donut Sale. Next Sunday, The RCIA Program will conduct the Donut Sale. Thank You, to all organizations who give so much of their time to support the Donut Sales. Please be sure to stop by and support them!

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SUNDAY, November 12, 2017 8:30 am Parish Family 10:30 am Amy De Aro Luis Hernandez Veneranda Sam Felisa Reponte Gretchen Balucanag Roland Edward Lopez Herlinda Artiaga Lazara Jimenez Jonathan Amoo 12:30 pm Elia Solano Vicente & Elena Enrique Ariel Miranda Cristobal Miranda Jasmine Leon Santos 6:00 pm Maria de La Paz Lim & Juan D. Lim Richard Distefano MONDAY, November 13 7:30 am Virginia Guevarra (Liv. B’day) Edward Solorzano (Liv. B’day) Tim Chang (Liv.) 7:00 pm Eddie Reyes (Dec. Anniv.) Estanislao Evangelio (Dec. B’day) TUESDAY, November 14 7:30 am Maria Elena Martinez (Liv. B’day) 7:00 pm Rebecca Lopez (Dec.) WEDNESDAY, November 15 7:30 am 7:00 am Jasmine Leon Santos (Dec.) Christina De Jesus (Dec.B’day) THURSDAY, November 16 7:30 am Edna Esquejo (Dec.) 7:00 pm Rufina Guevarra (Dec. B’day) FRIDAY, November 17 7:30 am Godofredo Reyes (Dec.) 7:00 pm SATURDAY. November 18 7:30 am Polly Ann Hupp De La Cruz (Dec. Anniv.) 5:00 pm Charles Richard Hernandez Makaio Regalado Richman Paul & Mary Garcia Angel Ojeda Daniel Espejo

Preview of Next Sunday’s Readings Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2017 First reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Second reading: Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-15, 19-21 (Shorter) A reading from the Book of Proverbs When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. She obtains wool and flax and works with loving hands. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle. She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates. A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night. When people are saying, "Peace and security," then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness, for that day to overtake you like a thief. For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew .Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one --to each according to his ability. Then he went away. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.'"

SUNDAY COLLECTION 11/05/2017 11/06/2016 Envelopes (363) $9,831.00 $8,195.00 Loose $3.630.00 $3,599.00 Total $13,461.00 $11,794.00 Repair & Maintenance $1,499.00 $1,652.00 Please use your Contribution Envelopes if possible.

Thank you for your generosity.

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YOUTH CONFIRMATION

INFANT BAPTISM (Under seven years old) Our next Baptism Class will be December 3 English and 10 de Diciembre -Spanish. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate and $50.00 donation to the Rectory Office to register for the preparation class for Parents and Godparents. This should be done three months before the desired date of baptism. Baptism dates are as follows: English, November 19th. (No Baptisms in December.) Spanish: November 26th. (No Spanish Baptisms in June and December.) For more information please call the Rectory Office at (323) 725-7578.

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 Ext. 302, and ask for Chris.

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 Ext. 302, and ask for Chris.

Religious Education Office Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 25:1-13 Reflecting in God’s Word Sometimes we grow impatient when we read the scriptures that anticipate Christ's return. After all, it's been two thousand years and not a word! It's easy for all of us to be lulled into complacency by such silence. But we not only have a responsibility to ourselves to be prepared, we must impress upon our children the importance of being ready for Jesus when he returns. One way to do this is show our children how the Kingdom of God has already begun. Even though the Kingdom is not complete yet, we can point out signs where life today is in some ways already like the Kingdom. For example people loving one another, caring for one another, and reaching out to one another in kindness, are all ways that point toward the coming Kingdom. Bringing the Gospel Into your Family As a family, commit to work together to bring about God's Kingdom. Think about one person you know at school, at work, or in your neighborhood who might not be ready for Christ's return. Reach out to them with a gesture or act that will show them God's love. At the evening meal, or bedtime prayers, share with one another how you were a symbol of the coming Kingdom today. Question of the Week Children: ¿Is there something coming up this week that you could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do not prepare? Adults: ¿When have you regretted that you did not look ahead and foresee the consequences of an action? Pregunta de la semana Niños: ¿Hay algo pendiente esta semana para lo cual podrías estar mejor preparado? ¿Qué podría suceder si no te preparas? Adultos: ¿Cuándo ha lamentado no anticipar y prever las consecuencias de una acción? A special "Thank You" to all the Parents, Catechist, Assistant Catechist and the children that participated in "All Saints" Mass this past Wednesday.

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.

Registration for Year 1 and Year 2 has closed.

Year 2 Class is November 12, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. in

Watterson Hall. Year 2 Class is December 3, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. in

Watterson Hall

Year I Class is December 10, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. in Watterson Hall.

There are no classes on November 19th or November 26th. For questions, please email

olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com or contact Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478.

Are You Able to Help? There are students and families in our Youth Confirmation

Program who need financial help with their tuition fee of $150. The fee covers the weekend retreat and the

materials for their faith journey. Are you able to sponsor a student? Are you able to donate a portion of the tuition? Any amount you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated, and would ease the financial

responsibility from the students and their families. We appreciate the consideration of helping the youth of our parish. For more information, please contact Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation Director at (562)879-9478 or email him at olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com. Please keep our students, their families and the Youth Confirmation Program in your prayers.

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DID YOU KNOW? Reglas de seguridad para viajar en familia Si usted viaja para pasar el Día de Acción de Gracias con sus amigos o con su familia, es importante que todos en su grupo estén al día con la seguridad de los viajes, y esta seguridad comienza en casa. Asegúrese de tener planes que le permiten a sus amigos y familiares saber a dónde se dirige, y preparar su casa para que se mire como que alguien está adentro cuando todos se hayan ido. Enseñe a los niños a empacar inteligentemente: evite llevar objetos de valor innecesarios y lleve sólo las tarjetas de identificación necesarias y dinero en caso de una emergencia. Para obtener una copia del artículo VIRTUS® “Family Travel and Vacation Safety” (Viajes en familia y seguridad en las vacaciones), http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx o llame al (213) 637- 7508.

Family travel safety rules If you’re traveling to spend Thanksgiving with friends or family, it’s important that everyone in your group is up to speed on travel safety, and this safety starts at home. Make sure you have plans in place that let friends and family know where you’re headed, and set up your house to look “lived-in” when you’re on the road. Teach kids to pack smart—avoid bringing unneeded valuables and carry only the necessary ID cards and money in the event of an emergency. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Family Travel and Vacation Safety,” : http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) 637-7508.

¿SABIA USTED?

Are you searching for a community? Interested in the Catholic Faith? Registration has closed this year.

All sessions will be in Laboure Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays.

If interested and want to know more, please call Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or email olmmrciasecretary@gmail.com and an application can be forwarded to you. You can see current information at www.facebook.com/OlmmRCIA.

All are welcome!

Attention ALL OLMM families, parishioners, and local businesses! Our 2017 Annual Jog-A-Thon Fundraiser is around the corner, it is scheduled for Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st! This event encourages all of our Vikings to live a fit and active lifestyle, while raising funds for our school. All proceeds are 100% profit and used for updating our Technology Program, OLMM Scholarship Fund, and for improving facilities. DO YOU WANT TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE BACK OF OUR JOG-A-THON SHIRT? If you would like to support this event, please contact our school office for more information (323) 728-5435. We are in need of T-Shirt sponsors, as well as donations of water and oranges. Your sponsorship and continued support is greatly appreciated!

Attention OLMM Parents: if you missed last month’s Virtus Meeting, you can pre-register for the upcoming meetings in November. Please contact Ms. Cordova directly to register, Pre-registration is required c_cordova@olmmschool.com or 323-728-5435.

OPEN ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE for Preschool to 7th Grade: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish School is a fully accredited K-8th Grade Catholic School with a fully licensed Preschool. The curriculum is based on National standards including Music, Sports, Arts, Technology and now SPANISH for all grades! O.L.M.M. School is committed to molding Young Catholic Christian Leaders who are well-rounded and well disciplined. For more information about our school please call (323) 728-5435 or visit our school website www.olmmschool.com “Catholic School- an advantage for LIFE!”

Adult Confirmation Our Adult Confirmation program is returning.

The next session will begin on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

The instructor will be Sally Villalobos. Class will be in Laboure Center at 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, please email olmmrciasecretary@gmail.com and the information

can be forwarded to all interested. If you are interested and need more information, contact

Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or email olmmrcia@gmail.com. Please note adults need to be 21 and over.

Did you bring your Mass Cards today? Don’t forget your child’s mass card to be dropped off in the White Mass Card Box on the Altar. Thank you for your active participation in our parish! SUN, NOV 12TH: Room 301 will host the Parish Mass @ 8:30 A.M. Students who wear mass attire can wear Free Dress Monday Nov. 13th

SUN, NOV 19TH: Room 602 will host the Parish Mass @ 8:30 A.M. Students who wear mass attire can wear Free Dress Monday Nov. 20th

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This Week and Coming Events

New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance tickets will be on Sale after all Masses, this weekend, November 4th & 5th, in the Patio area, or in the Rectory Office. For further information contact: Nancy Hernandez at 626-572-8944.

Pre-purchase a table for 8 and select your reserved table in advance. Please no outside food & beverages are allowed! Thank You!

Mass of Remembrance The Guerra & Gutierrez Families cordially invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the life of your dearly departed at our Annual Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 1:00 PM. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish. Please feel free to extend our invitation to all family members and friends. If you wish, you may bring a photo of your loved one to be carried in procession. Refreshments will be served at Watterson Hall immediately following Mass. Please RSVP by calling (323)722-1900 or email us at: info@guerragutierrez.com. www.guerragutierrez.com

Let's start preparing ourselves for the birth of our Lord. We would like to invite you to be part of the Posada.

We are looking for sponsors for this year’s Posada on December 21st at 6:30pm at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish. Let’s gather to sing, share hot chocolate, break piñatas and prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus. We need volunteers to play the role of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. We invite all children to dress as angels or shepherds. If you're interested in volunteering or sponsoring please contact Ms. Torres at the Rectory (323) 725-7578.

Everyone is welcome!

HOLIDAY BASKETS Are you interested in helping a family enjoy a nice holiday meal to share with friends and family? This is the time of year that we ask for donations to use towards preparing the gift of food to those who need a little extra help during the holidays. We are in need of turkeys, hams, and everything needed to go along with the main course to make a festive fun dinner. Whatever you are able to donate, will be added together with other items to make a nice “basket” for our families. There are three ways to donate: monetary gifts; local market gift cards; and outright donations of food. For further information, including a list of items needed, please contact Camelia, through the Rectory Office, 323-725-7578 ext. 310. When leaving any donation, please leave your name and phone number if Camelia is not available. Thank you for any help you can offer during this holiday season!

JOIN THE “PRAYER WARRIORS” Saturday, November 18, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Prayer Warriors are made up of Ladies and Gentlemen who hold monthly prayers after the Saturday 7:30 a.m. Mass in the Divine Mercy Chapel. All ages are welcome to attend. THEY PRAY FOR THE WORLD, FAMILIES, BETTER JOBS, ETC. YOU MAY HAVE SOMETHING THAT WE CAN ADD TO OUR PRAYER LIST. PLEASE-COME JOIN US! Stay 15 minutes or as long as your schedule allows. You will be most welcome! Further information is available from Betty at 323-722-7299.

“CHRISTMAS AT THE CANNON”

We are in the process of registering for this annual event held at the Quiet Cannon at the Montebello Golf Course, which is open to those living in Montebello, or have children attending school in the Montebello Unified School District, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School, or attend classes through the Religious Education Department of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017. Santa will visit and be available for photos, and there will be entertainment throughout the day. All low income families and individuals are invited to attend this “no cost” event. This is a fun, enjoyable day for everyone who attends! If you or someone you know, would like to attend, please contact Camelia at 323-725-7578, extension 310, to make an appointment to register, or for further information. Be sure to bring Rent receipt, photo ID, proof of income, utility bill, and a child’s ID from the school they attend.