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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: [email protected] 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.
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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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the best will come back to you.
--Anonymous