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St. Louise de Marillac Church. Louise de Marillac Church. Louise de Marillac Church
Serving God’s people in Covina, Glendora, San Dimas and surrounding communitiesServing God’s people in Covina, Glendora, San Dimas and surrounding communities
”””The star is not the divine sign, the babe is.”The star is not the divine sign, the babe is.”The star is not the divine sign, the babe is.”
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The Epiphany of the Lord
LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES
“Appearances can be deceiving,” as the saying goes. As we celebrate the epiphania, the “appearing” of the eternal Word of God on earth, this is still true. What rapturous foresight must have filled Isaiah as he wrote the words we hear today. How, for four hundred years, they must have filled the hearts of the people of Israel with hope for the day when God’s glory would shine on them. How deceived some must have felt when the glory of God came to them in the lowliest and humblest of human lives. We have many expectations about how the divine presence will appear among us. But we can also set ourselves up, through these expectations, to miss the divine glory when it truly appears. We get caught up in looking for the star, forgetting that the star is not the divine sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent journey for us to come upon the true appearance of God’s glory in our lives: Jesus Christ.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Become an Angel Person in our Marriage Ministry
Baptism and Marriage are two of our most joyous sacraments. Both celebrate new life; that of life in Christ and of welcoming Christ into a marriage. When we attend these celebrations, there is much cheering, good wishes and often, a good party afterwards to continue the rejoicing.
At St. Louise, you can become a part of the Marriage ministry by becoming an “Angel” person who helps with wedding preparations and planning. We ask two people to serve as an Angel couple that help the newlyweds plan the Nuptial Mass, direct the rehearsal and attend the actual Wedding, making sure that all goes smoothly.
Our hope is that this ministry will include married couples that can mentor newlyweds as they live out their first year of marriage. When you talk to a parishioner who has been attending and been active in the Parish for decades, they often cite that the Parish is where they made friends with other young couples; raised their children, often with the children of the other couples. Church is where they prayed, played, rejoiced and mourned. A good marriage can be fostered in a Parish. A happy marriage is nurtured by Parish life. And you can be part of that process by volunteering for this meaningful and fun ministry.
If this sounds like a ministry that you would like to become involved with please contact Sister Nancy at:
(626) 915-7873 or email at [email protected]
ACCW Day of Prayer and Fellowship
The Central San Gabriel District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic women of the area.
Every Catholic woman is a member and there are NO dues.
The next gathering will be Monday, January 20, 2016 at: Nativity Church, 3743 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
The day begins at 9:30 am and includes Rev. Alan Phillip speaking on
“Ten Things You Must Do Before You Die—The Ultimate Bucket List” The day consists of the lecture, Mass and lunch. The day concludes at 1:30 pm.
$15.00 per person. For reservations, please make checks payable to and mail to: Theresa Velasco, 10906 Montecito, El Monte, CA 91731 before Wednesday, January 20th. Telephone 626-448-1081
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Newlyweds—you’ve embarked on a journey that is at the heart of a civilization of love and life. Now is the time to grow and strengthen the beautiful gift of love that God has given you in the unity of marriage.
If you’ve been married for up to 5 years, join us for Newlyweds 101: God Centric—a marriage enrichment program.
Newlyweds 101: God Centric Series of 6 Monthly Friday Sessions from January 22—June 24, 2016
For more information: archla.org/newlyweds101 Or contact Candy Metoyer [email protected] (213).637.7250
God Centric
Couples, Save the Date! Join a Marriage Encounter Weekend in 2016!
Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Nurture your Sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship, and rekindling the romance.
Join Us for one of our Marriage Encounter Weekends in 2016!
January 22nd through 24th March 11th through 13th May 13th through 15th July 29th through 31st
September 30th through October 2nd December 2nd through 4th
It is not a retreat, marriage clinic, group sensitivity, or a substitute for counseling. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Marriage. It truly is a marriage enrichment program.
To register contact Candy Metoyer, Office of Family Life, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
at: [email protected] or call: 213.637.7250 www.foryourmarriage.org
Catholic Engaged Encounter of Los Angeles The Engaged Encounter weekend is a full weekend experience of marriage preparation. The weekend combines learning practical skills for a successful marriage while sharing the experience of a private retreat setting with your fiancèe/fiancè. The weekend begins on Friday evening at 8:00 pm and ends with Mass on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm. Presentations by two married Catholic Couples and a Priest will stimulate the engaged couple to reflect and share with each other on self-knowledge, communication, sexuality, decision making, marriage as a sacrament, morality, family, betrothal and stewardship. The engaged couple's personal discussion will always be from the viewpoint of their own relationship. The main thrust of the weekend is personal reflection and private couple dialogue. Reservation requests need to be made as soon as a couple decides to be married (9-12 months before the wedding is desirable). The Engaged Encounter Weekend should be completed a minimum of six months prior to the wedding date. De Paul Center Montebello. March 4th through 6th, March 11th through 13th, April 1st through 3rd, April 22nd through 24th, May 13th through 15th. For schedule and information visit our website at www.CEEofLA.org, or call (805) 529-0245.
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OneLife LA 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 celebra ng the beauty and dignity of every human life from concep on to natural death. Beginning at 12:00 noon at La Placita/Olvera Street, we will walk to Grand Park for a family friendly day of inspiring speakers, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organiza ons serving those in need.
The Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral will follow at 5 pm.
Prison & Detention Ministry
The Prison & Detention Ministry continues to collect soft cover Catholic Bibles, peechee type folders, writing pads (glue top only), #10 envelopes, small golf-style pencils, and stamps for the men.
All donations are greatly appreciated by the men and can be delivered to the Parish Center marked for Deacon Al.
Thank you and God Bless, Deacon Al
http://yourstjohn.com/your-ministries/
WHEN: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th January 2016 11:00am to 9:00pm
Please bring this article. Pizza ‘N Stuff will donate 20% om all sit down and take out orders.
Pizza 'N Stuff 1532 Foothill Blvd.
La Verne, CA 91750 (909) 593-3676 or
(909) 593-4209
Restaurant Fund Raiser
Offertory for Sunday, December 20, 2015
2015 2014 Variance
Envelopes $19,217 $20,147 ($ 930)
Plate $ 2,832 $ 2,509 $ 323
TOTAL $22,049 $22,656 ($ 607)
Thank you for your generous stewardship!
St. Louise appreciates your support of our many programs
and ministries.
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Fa it h F o r mat i o n
We would like to wish all the children and their families a Happy New Year, and may our Christ Child remain in your hearts and homes throughout the year.
Blessings, Faith Formation Office Staff
SUNDAY PRESCHOOL SESSIONS Preschool classes will resume on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
SUNDAY ELEMENTARY SESSIONS Classes will resume on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
TUESDAY ELEMENTARY SESSIONS Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
THURSDAY ELEMENTARY SESSIONS Classes will resume on Thursday, January 7, 2016.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY Middle School Ministry will resume on Monday, January 11 2016.
CONFIRMATION SESSIONS Classes will resume on January 10th–13th, 2016
The theme for Youth Day 2016 is #hopebound.
Youth Day is designed for all students from public and Catholic schools, grades 9 through 12. Youth Day is separate registration and fee from the adult Congress days. The registration fee for Youth Day 2016 is $30 ($35 after January 8, 2016).
Youth Day is held annually on the Thursday of the Religious Education Congress weekend. It is a day just for youth from many different backgrounds from throughout the Archdiocese – and beyond – to participate in a Rally, Liturgy and Workshops focused just for them.
For information please contact the Faith Formation Office at (626) 332-5822
Permiss ion Sl ips are now avai lab le
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To submit an ar cle for the parish bulle n email it to bulle [email protected]
by the Friday prior to prin ng, no later than 3pm.
We need your help!
We are looking for a few dedicated individuals to help in our Altar Society and Altar Linens Ministry.
♦ The Altar Society helps clean and maintain the body of the Church—there are 4 teams, each team cleans
one time a month after the 8:00 am Mass. ♦ The Altar Linens Ministry launder and iron the altar
linens that we use at each Mass.
If you are interested or have questions please call or email Sandra Roman
626-915-7873 email:[email protected]
St. Louise Book Group
Please join us! The St. Louise Book Group is reading “Unzipped” by Lois Greiman.
We’ll be discussing the book on Monday, Jan 25th at 6:30pm in the Boardroom.
For any additional information and to RSVP, either call: Peggy Cornish 626-331-3905, Rosie Grijalva 626-862-1810 or Kathy Janicki 909-816-1661 or email [email protected].
Do you like to visualize & create?
The St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church is looking for two captains for our Environment Committee, whose purpose is to enhance our worship spaces. The captains will work with the current group of dedicated volunteers who assist in the implementation of the environmental décor.
The sacred environment of the Church reflects the changing liturgical seasons so as to enhance our prayer experience. This ministry is open to any of our parishioners.
This is a wonderful way for you to get involved in parish work and feel “at home" in your parish. Please let us count on you saying “yes!” Come! Help us continue to make St. Louise de Marillac a beautiful place to worship.
Please contact Sandra Roman, Lay Ministry Coordinator
(626) 915-7873 Ext. 223
Respect Life’s “Dignitas” Workshop Series
End of Life Issues Advanced Health Care Directive
and Durable Power of Attorney
What are they and why do we really need them?
Date of Workshop: Sunday, January 10th Time: 1:45 pm Location: St. Louise Conference Room Light refreshments available Come join us!
1720 E. Covina Boulevard Covina, CA 91724
626-915-7873 www.stlouisedm.org
Rehearsal for the Living Stations of the Cross will begin on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00 pm in the Church. We welcome our past participants and we invite new Parishioners in high school to college to please come and join us. For more information, please contact:
Mary Nagy at (626) 674-4717 or Joe Diaz (626) 393-5673
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Parishioners are asked to please contact the Parish Center to have a name placed on the list. For a name to remain on the sick list, please contact the Parish Office by the 15th of every month. This list will be published weekly in our bulletin. Thank you for your assistance in helping us maintain this list, as it will ensure those in need of prayer will receive it.
Please pray for those listed below who are sick:
Johnathan Abrian; Irving Gayle Adlen; Ardenio “Dan” Ayala; Weldon Bennett; Eppie Cabral, Jr.; Reta Carlson; Edye Duggan; Joe Escalera Sr. & Jr.; Pat Fallis; Rick Garrett; Isaiah Gaskin; Carmen Gonzalez; David Gonzalez; Maria Corazon Fernandez; Suzanne Hanson; Maria Harrelson; Toni Hunt; Laura Whitney Korte; Albert Lammens; Henry Lopez; Ava Marie Machado; Maria Macabagdal; Damacio Marquez; Gloria Marquez; Gloria Montoya; Tabitha Neal; Tracie Neria; Sandra Nila; Rolando Olmedo; Michael Anthony Quizon; Michael Reyes; Louis Rivera; Velma Rodriguez; Sr. Lynn Roebert; Julia Sermeno; Frank Smith; Ryan Soldridge; Berna Vigil; Priscilla Villar; Robbie Villar; Benita Villasenor; William Volk; Melinda Zamora
HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?
Then you know how much a person with compassion is needed to assist in the planning of the Funeral Mass.
Maybe you could be the person to assist the family in planning the services for their loved one. Meet with the family and help them through the process, obtain the information needed from the family about the deceased, set up the funeral mass, work with the celebrant, purify and put the sacred vessels away.
Pray and ask yourself is the Lord calling me to serve in this ministry?
If you would like to know more about the Funeral Intake Coordinators, Please contact:
Sandra Roman 915-7873 ext 223 or [email protected].
Rosary, Litany, Novena
We need “Our Mother’s” powerful intercessions (the action of saying a prayer on behalf of an-other person). Come together and pray every
Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm.
Everyone is welcome!
LITTLE MINUTES Little drops of water, little grains of sand,
make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land; so the little minutes, humble though they be,
make the mighty ages of eternity. —Julia A. Fletcher Carney
Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Sunday, January 3rd 6:30 am: Blanca Valles (SI); Maria Valles (SI) 8:00 am: Raul Lugo (SI); Thanksgiving for all Blessings 9:30 am: Lena Nila (RIP); Elenor Kabamalan (RIP) 11:00 am: Guadalupe Villagomez (RIP); Lus Garcia (SI) 12:30 pm: Edgardo Regidor (SI); Ethelwoldo Abbot (RIP) 5:00 pm: Virgilio Estoque (RIP); Irving Adlen (SI)
Monday, January 4th 6:20 am: Marina Pedroza (RIP); Peter Lugo (RIP) 8:00 am: Consepcion and Carmela Costanon (SI)
Tuesday, January 5th 6:20 am: Louie Pedroza (RIP); Jessie Pedroza (RIP) 8:00 am: Bob Tessia (SI); Nancy Baumgartner (RIP)
Wednesday, January 6th 6:20 am: Aida Guerrero (RIP); David Guerrero (RIP) 8:00 am: Jason Cummings (SI); Jose Colayco (RIP)
Thursday, January 7th 6:20 am: Julie Stevens (SI); Victor Gil, Sr. (RIP) 8:00 am Baldomero and Margarita Sanchez (RIP)
Friday, January 8th 6:20 am: All Souls in Purgatory (RIP) 8:00 am: Keane Family (SI)
Saturday, January 9th 8:00 am: Marcelina Lozano (RIP) 5:30 pm: For all who minister in Liturgical Studies at St. Louise (SI)
Mass Intentions (WeekofJanuary3rd-January9th)
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 Children, visit
http://www.kidsmartz.org/CommonTricks. For more information on other ways to keep kids safe, contact Linda Filkins, the Parish Safeguard Committee Chairperson at (626) 214-7846 or the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children Office at (213) 637-7227. For particular help, call the Victims Assistance Ministry Office at (213) 637-7650.
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Welcome to the Parish
Walking with you and your family on your faith journey is an honor and a privilege. For information regarding
the following sacraments, please contact the Parish Center at (626) 915-7873:
To register with our parish community, please visit our website at www.stlouisedm.org & click on “About Us” to fill out the “New Parishioner” registration form or contact the Parish Center at 626-915-7873.
Sacrament of Baptism (Infants and children under 7) Infants & young children are baptized in a group setting.
Sacrament of Holy Eucharist
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sacrament of Marriage Congratulations! Contact the Parish at least 6 months prior to your desired date.
Anointing of the Sick Anointing can be administered due to illness or prior to surgery.
Holy Orders or Religious Life If you or someone you know is considering the life of a Priest, Deacon, Sister, or Brother, please speak to our parish priests or deacons.
Becoming Catholic- Sacrament of Adult Initiation [RCIA]: Adults interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing their sacraments may contact Ben & Kathy Prestia, at 626- 963-1463.
Masses & Devotions
Monday - Friday 6:20 & 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm Sunday 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am 12:30 pm & 5:00 pm
Eves of Holy Days 7:00 pm Holy Day 6:20 & 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
1st Friday 6:20 & 8:00 am and 7:00 pm All day adoration of the Holy Eucharist 9 am - 7 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesdays 6:45 pm First Saturday Devotions After the 8:00 am Mass
Confessions Mondays & Fridays 7:30 am to 7:55 am
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
Parish Center 1720 E. Covina Blvd., Covina, CA 91724
www.stlouisedm.org (626) 915-7873, Fax (626) 332-4431
Monday - Friday / 8 am - 8 pm Saturday / 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday / 9 am - 2 pm
Pastoral Staff Rev. Robert Fulton, Pastor
Rev. Augustine Chang, Associate Pastor Deacon Al Valles, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Alan Holderness, Permanent Deacon Deacon Peter Brause, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Omar Uriarte, Permanent Deacon
Ministry Staff Sr. Nancy Uhl, SND de Namur, Marriage, Annulments,
Visitors to the Sick & Counseling Sandra Roman, Liturgy & Lay Ministries Coordinator
Robert Kochis, Music Coordinator
Administrative Staff Ray Elder, Business Manager
Susan Bugelli, Office Manager
Parish School Dr. Denise Valadez, Principal
Sue Reyes, Secretary
(626) 966-2317 1728 E. Covina Blvd.
Mon - Fri / 7:30 am - 4 pm
Faith Formation Amanda Munoz, Elementary Coordinator
Kathy & Ben Prestia, RCIA (626) 332-5822
Monday - Thursdays/ 9 am - 6 pm & Fridays/ 9 am - 5 pm
Confirmation & Youth Ministry (626)332-5822
RCIA (Adult Sacraments) (626) 963-1463
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, & Altar Servers:
(626) 915-7873, ext. 223
DO YOU NEED TO PLACE AN ARTICLE IN THE BULLETIN?
To get your information in the weekly bulletin, please e-mail it by Friday of the week prior to :
