Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Community – Week of April 12 Sunday of Divine Mercy 2 Phone-a-thon is next! We are pleased to report that our capital campaign has reached $3.2 million in pledges and gifts toward our goal of $4.5 million! At this point in the campaign, we are mobilizing a team of enthusiastic volunteers for a PHONE-A-THON in outreach to the parish beginning this week. Join us April 14, 15 and 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. for training and calling. All you need is a cell phone with charger and a positive attitude. Your talking script, call list, food and prizes will be provided for an evening of fun with OLA supporters. We will be calling all parishioners to remind them of the campaign, answer questions they may have, and ensure they received the campaign brochure. Volunteers will not be asking for money. Other calling dates are April 21-23, April 28-30, May 5-7. and May 12-14. To help, contact Campaign Director Catherine Volini at [email protected] or (630) 461-4720. In the meantime, you are invited to learn more about our plans and how to give on the parish website at www.olaclaremont.org. Please prayerfully consider your contribution to our capital campaign and make a multi-year pledge. Pledges payable over a fiveyear period allow donors to make a more substantial commitment than is possible with one-time cash gifts. Thank you. Capital Campaign GOAL $4.5 million TOTAL PLEDGES AND GIFTS $3.2 million NO. OF DONORS 155 AVERAGE PLEDGE $20,596 CASH RECEIVED $469,049 This is Divine Mercy Sunday The Divine Mercy devotion, which began spreading throughout the world in the 1930’s, stems from a poor Polish nun, Sr. Maria Faustina, (1905-1938) from Kraków. Sister Faustina was considered to have been a mystic who recorded visions of Jesus in her diary which has since been widely published. Saint John Paul II, then Archbishop of Krakow, steered the devotion to Rome for approval in 1978, becoming Pope a few months later. The first Sunday after Easter in the year 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Faustina as the first saint of the new millennium and declared that each Sunday following Easter, henceforth, be celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday. As he dedicated the Shrine of Divine Mercy, Pope John Paul said, “Apart from the mercy of God there is no other source of hope for mankind.” The message is nothing new, but is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through Scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness. But in the Divine Mercy devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God’s love is unlimited and available to everyone – especially the greatest sinners. 3 Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Directory on Page 10 Liturgical events Confirmation Day, April 11, was the occasion for 108 teens and adults to receive the seal of the Holy Spirit sacramentally. Pray that our Confirmandi will be faithful to their spiritual gifts. See Back Page Christian Initiation continues with a new inquiry series starting Wednesday, April 15. See Page 5 Meetings St. Vincent de Paul Society convenes Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the school library. Fiesta Committee meets with food booth chairs Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Sapienza Room. Leadership Night is Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, followed by a meeting of the OLA Pastoral Council. community life It’s time to nominate new leaders! It’s time to nominate new parish leaders to represent the many voices of OLA on our Coordinating Councils. Please consider nominating someone you know who is active in parish life or ministry and possesses good leadership skills. This year self-nominations are also acceptable. Nomination forms are available in the church, at the parish office, and on the Welcome Cart. The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, May 11. Our current parish leadership structure connects pastor, staff, and lay leaders in a collaborative model of partnership and shared decisionmaking. Seven Coordinating Councils and the Pastoral Council meet on the third Thursday each month. The Leadership Open House to which all parishioners and all nominees are invited is Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. You don’t have to be Italian... … to join the Italian Catholic Federation OR to enjoy Italian food! Mark your calendar for Friday, April 24, and join the I.C.F. as they consider Whose Sauce is Best? at a free spaghetti sampling at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Highlights Earlybird deadline for Fiesta raffle tickets is April 19. Return your tickets to the parish office and be entered in a drawing for $100! Also, baseball game tickets may be picked up at the “will call” window at Quakes stadium. See Page 7 USO collection for military personnel traveling through Ontario Airport is this Sunday in the auditorium after morning Masses. Italian Catholic Federation invites you to the patio to learn more about this great, family-friendly organization. See article below The Dead Sea Scrolls are the topic for Dr. Lucas Schulte in the auditorium Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity! See Page 5 WOW dinner OLA’s widows, widowers and other adult singles will meet for dinner Wednesday, April 22, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A delicious lasagna is offered for only $12 per person. Members provide desserts and beverages. Newcomers are always welcome to enjoy an evening of good food and good company. Please reserve your place by Monday, April 20, through Jo Pearring at (909) 626-0489 or Roseann Hildum at (909) 4554638. Mass Intentions/Readings Divine Mercy Sunday Week of April 12, 2015/ Year B MONDAY, April 13 St. Martin I Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 6:30am 8:15am 5:30pm Maria Caro Phong Bui Sandra Mendevil TUESDAY, April 14 Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 6:30am 8:15am 5:30pm Robert Fiorindo Pauline Lense & Jean Boyens Jae Balagot WEDNESDAY, April 15 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 6:30am 8:15am 5:30pm Judith Mussatto Patty Cichon Collective Intentions 4 worship & Summer Mission Update and Social Media Night Thank you to all our supporters who responded with love and generosity on behalf of our Summer Mission Trip. Because of your generosity we have fundraised $8,520 toward our goal of $14,000! It is not too late to purchase shares in the mission for $25 each at the parish office or online! Also, teens are invited to join us Sunday, April 12, for a look at all things trending on social media in light of our Catholic faith. THURSDAY, April 16 Holocaust Remembrance Day For more information: Teresa Arredondo, Uturn Coordinator Saturday, April 11 Confirmation Day Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 [email protected] Office: 626-3596, ext. 215 Sunday, April 12 Teen Mass at 5 p.m. Dinner and Uturn Teen Ministry in The Junction at 6:30 p.m. Theme: #Catholic 6:30am 8:15am 5:30pm Bernice Uhlyarik Rita Palafox Barbara Wagner FRIDAY, April 17 Friday Within the Octave of Easter Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 6:30am 8:15am 5:30pm Teen Ministry Sunday, April 19 Andres Lauengco Carmen Olmedo Reyes Hector Rodriguez SATURDAY, April 18 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 8:15am 4:00pm 5:30pm Eduardo Ruelas Robert Boyens, Jr. Husing & Helena Melati Subakti SUNDAY, April 19 3rd Sunday of Easter Young Adult Ministry Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm Eugene & Geraldine Boyk “Dear young people, dream of great things.” – Pope Francis Rosalina & Felix Castruita Thanksgiving to St. Jude Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? You are welcome to this Fernando Sandoval, Sr. and regular meetings usually held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the & Angelita Heredia convent. Invite your friends to come meet new people and share new People of the Parish Salud Alvarez ideas. You can e-mail [email protected]. for details or join Collective Intentions our Young Adults of OLA Facebook group! = Deceased Thursday, April 16 Thursday, April 23 Bible Jeopardy Card Game Night faith formation April 15 Dead Sea Scrolls lecture at OLA at 7 p.m. 5 Our Lady of the Assumption School News Bible Education Series for Adults Wednesdays at 7 p.m. April 22 April 29 May 6 This coming Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, Dr. Lucas Schulte will explain why the Dead Sea Scrolls are so important and what they tell us about the development of the Bible, both Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Dr. Schulte comes from Claremont Graduate University. Following up, Dr. Carol Younger, veteran Bible educator, will return to OLA for a three-part series on Bible basics planned Wednesdays April 22, April 29 and May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley Building. You may ask… Is there an easy way to read the Bible? Can I find the full Bible story in the practice of the Catholic Faith? Will this study make a prayerful difference in how I understand Jesus? “The answer to all these questions is a resounding YES!” says Dr. Younger who believes that “understanding the Scriptures is the key to making sense of everything Catholic.” She taught applied biblical studies at the University of Sacramento (a Catholic institution). and has spoken at the National Catholic Bible Conference. Contact the Faith Formation Center at 624-1360 to sign up for the class or to ask questions. Academic Year 2015-2016 Applications for new students are now being accepted at OLA School for 2015-2016. Testing for all grades is now in progress. Call any time for more information or to arrange a personal tour at 626-7135. Inquire about our junior kindergarten class for four-year-olds, or learn why OLA graduates are top performers on high school entrance exams. Summer School Experienced educators staff OLA Summer School in two sessions: June 22 to July 3 and July 6 to July 17. Offered are Reading and Writing (K-7), Math (K-5) and Study Skills (K-7), in addition to Algebra Review (6-7). Students may register for up to three onehour classes per session at $100 per class plus $50 registration fee. Summer Camp Summer Camp is open June 22 to July 24 for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade, weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekly, daily or minimum day rates are available. Interested in learning about Catholicism? The fun comes to OLA for art, drama, dance, gardening, cooking, Were you baptized in another tradition? sports, water fun, science and raf Did you miss your First Communion? fles. A 40-year tradition. For more Looking for a way to re-activate your faith? information, call the school office at 626-7135, ext. 227. Attend our Inquiry Series on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from April 15 through May 27 designed for those who want to learn more about the Golf tournament Catholic faith, or who are ready to begin the Christian Initiation process. Alumni and friends are invited to Explore the path to full membership in the Church as an adult who was the OLA Annual Gold Tournament never baptized, as someone coming from another Christian tradition, or Monday, April 20, at Sierra Lakes as a Catholic who missed First Communion and Confirmation. Contact Golf Club. For details email Coordinator Kathy Steighner, at 626-3596, ext. 221, for an appointment. [email protected]. 6 Outreach Mark your calendar for our 4th Fair Trade Artisan Marketplace An Artisan Marketplace on Sunday, April 26, will bring Fair Trade products from around the world to our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Claremont for a fourth year. The event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is co-sponsored by Fair Trade Los Angeles and the OLA Fair Trade Ministry. Offered are scarves, jewelry and silver from Thailand, metalwork and home décor from Haiti, soap and personal care products from Africa, jewelry and accessories from Ecuador, and many varieties of coffee and chocolate. All products come with the Fair Trade guarantee that artisans are fairly paid and working under safe conditions with sustainable, environmentally responsible practices. In addition, Fair Trade cooperatives use no abusive child labor and invest in local communities. The OLA Fair Trade Ministry has succeeded in gathering support to qualify Claremont as a Fair Trade Town, and OLA parish as a Fair Trade Congregation, both nationally-recognized honors. Temple Beth Israel: Holocaust recalled This Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. a special Holocaust Remembrance will be hosted by Temple Beth Israel, 3033 N. Towne Ave., Pomona. A documentary featuring real diaries of young people caught in the Holocaust will be shown. It is recommended for junior high and high school students. Memorial prayers will be offered for those lost, survivors who have passed away, and survivors still living, as well as the second and third generation of these families. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. All are welcome. Outreach news in brief OLA for Life update The next Bundle Sunday for St. Vincent de Paul Society will be Sunday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the OLA parking lot. ring useable houseThe local 40 Days for Life program included hold items, clothing, small appliances, books, linOLA parishioners who participated in this national ens, etc. For pick-up of larger items, call (800) campaign during Lent with prayer vigils at 974-3571. Planned Parenthood in Pomona. An estimated 13 days of prayer vigils were attributed to our parish. An Art Donation Party for Pilgrim Place is set for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Thanks to Deacon Bob for the prayer service he 698 Scrooby Lane in Claremont. Drop off framed led at Planned Parenthood March 12. The presor unframed art, tour the Fine Arts Studio and ence of clergy is always a powerful witness for enjoy refreshments. Pilgrim Place is a non-profit life at these prayer vigils. Forty youth and a semiorganization serving seniors now retired from canarian from Sacred Heart Parish in Rancho reers with religious or charitable organizations, Cucamonga prayed the Rosary. celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Recently, the State Senate Health Committee voted 6 to 2 in favor of SB128, California’s Doc- Taste of Claremont hosted by the Rotary Club of Claremont is Saturday, April 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. tor Prescribed Suicide bill. Catholic delegates at the Claremont College Consortium, 101 N. from around the state will gather April 28 at the Mills Ave. Over 50 local merchants provide food, Capital to advocate for a variety of bills to probeer, wine, entertainment and art. A long list of mote life. At OLA, plans are in the making for a local charities and non-profits benefits. Visit pro-life rally for youth May 2, hosted by the www.tasteofclaremont.org for tickets which are Knights of Columbus, U-Turn Ministry and OLA $65 pre-sale or$75 at the door. for Life. Become a Fiesta sponsor today! Visit www.olaclaremont.org Fiesta 2015 Update 7 Join our Fiesta crew Our first Early Bird winner is Sheila Boyd for $150! Return your Fiesta raffle tickets by next Sunday, April 19, to be entered in the Early Bird Raffle for $100! Our annual Fiesta has been a community effort for 68 years. You can become a part of this OLA tradition by volunteering to help. You’ll have fun while making a difference and making new friends! Help is needed for shifts in game or food booths. School parents can still earn service hours for this year by volunteering to assist with ride ticket pre-sales in April after weekend Masses. Simply call the Fiesta hotline at (909) 626-3596, ext. 319. A hot tip about your favorite Fiesta food Young and old agree that Fiesta food is fabulous! Your mouth waters just thinking about the tacos, burritos, hamburgers, teriyaki bowls, popcorn, cotton candy, egg rolls, cookies and ice cream. Heads up! This year our food booths will be taking coupons that you purchase when you arrive. This change will enhance the safety of our patrons and the safety of our workers who will no longer be handling cash at the booths. Credit card purchases will also be possible. Introducing anything new at such a tradition-bound event may cause a little trembling, but never fear! The food will be better than ever, and our Fiesta team guarantees efficient transactions for coupons. Prayer Requests For our sick and suffering… Recent: Elva Allyassi, Arline Bustamante, Bernardino Carrasco, Leonard Dourley, Ema Frederick, Fr. Tom Mullen, Leopoldo Rivera Previously Announced: Juanita Ackerson, Margaret Ayala, Dorothy Boland, Frank Brenan, Terry Brutocao, Aliyah Caballero, Bruce Dane Anna Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez, Sabina Guadarrama, Bob and Jim Hawbaker, Joy Jenal, Linda Loring, Chuckie Maldonado, Rosalie McArdel, Teresa Morishita, Maria Rivera, Margaret Rooney, John Speidel, and the Viencek Family For our beloved deceased… Dwain Laughlin, father of Anthony Laughlin; Genevieve Livermore, sister of Chris Torcivia; Stephen Marynick, father of Janet Samuel; Denise Sheets, mother of Jacqueline Murguia; and for the family and friends who mourn their loss Get your discount! Pre-sales of ride tickets and T-shirts begin next weekend, April 18-19, on the patio. Don’t forget that ride tickets are discounted in advance of Fiesta weekend, May 8, 9 & 10. Our T-shirt was designed by a student at OLA School on a theme of vintage baseball based on the movie Field of Dreams. Child Safe Zone by the OLA Safeguard the Children Committee Adult awareness training The next re-certification class for Keeping the Promise Alive, required of all adults who minister to youth in the parish or school and were certified five or more years ago, is Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m., Room 15. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Archdiocese now has a handbook that integrates a wide range of resources, guides, manuals and other publications to offer a single comprehensive source of information on Archdiocesan administrative policies and procedures. This new resource also includes Chapter 9 which provides detailed information about all of the Safe Environment programs and policies. Go to: http://handbook.laarchdiocese.org/chapter-9. 8 Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 435 Berkeley Avenue – Claremont, CA 91711 Interested in the Catholic Church? We invite you to one of our Inquiry sessions. Call KathySteighner at 626-3596, ext. 221, for more information. See “Adult Formation” on Page 7 for the weekly schedule. Baptisms Brochures about the Sacrament of Baptism are available at the Welcome Cart on the patio after weekend Masses, as well as the parish and Faith Formation offices. Please call 4-6 weeks before the date of Baptism. For English Baptisms, please contact the parish office at 626-3596, ext. 0. For Spanish Baptisms, contact Elena Cardeña at 626-3596, ext. 213. Weddings Congratulations! Please call Fr. Chris Troxell, associate pastor (ext. 272), at least six months ahead for preparation and scheduling. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Visit the Welcome Cart 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 contact the parish office. Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office for help with services and special needs. Stephen Ministry This one-on-one care-giving ministry at OLA is available upon request to those seeking emotional and spiritual support through a life challenge such as loss of a job, personal illness, separation or divorce, illness or the death of a loved one. Please call 626-3596, ext. 332 to leave a confidential message. St. Vincent de Paul Society Hotline One-time emergency assistance for individuals and families. Call (909) 626-3596, ext. 333, to leave a message. Your call will be returned by a volunteer case manager. How to Reach Us Parish Office (909) 626-3596 Fax (909) 624-3680 Website: www.olaclaremont.org email Address: [email protected] Parish Office Hours Open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday Open Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m.) Faith Formation and Religious Education Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360 Elena Cardeña, Director of Faith Formation (x213) Office open Mon-Thurs 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. OLA Catholic School 611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 Tel. (909) 626-7135 Fax (909) 398-1395 Principal Bernadette Boyle Office hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Website: www.ola-ca.org Sunday Mass Schedule 7:00 a.m. Cantor-led Song 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 11:00 a.m. Contemporary 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. Cantor-led Song Weekday Mass Schedule 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. Saturday Saturday Confessions 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. English/Spanish 6:30 p.m. English Parish Staff Rev. Charles J. Ramirez, Pastor Rev. Chris Troxell, Associate Pastor Rev. Dominic Bao Quoc Tran, Associate Pastor Rev. Msgr. Peter O’Reilly, Retired Priest Deacon John and Joyce Tullius Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo Deacon Bob Steighner, Liturgy Coordinator (x234) Kathy Steighner, Christian Initiation Coordinator (x221) Neomi Torres, Dir. of Administration (x203) Mary Jean Neault, Dir. of Pastoral Ministries (x216) Teresa Arredondo, Youth Ministry Coordinator (x215) Sandra Rojas Leonor, Office Manager (x231) Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper (x232) Jean McKenna, Bulletin/Communications (x217) Trevor Thomson, Contemporary Ensemble Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir Tien Dinh, Vietnamese Choir Jeff Brown, Contemporary/Youth Ensemble Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Bring copy to the parish office or email [email protected] . 12 12 Confirmed in the Spirit! God bless our Confirmandi: Angela Yvonne Adams Alexander Michael Alonzo Alexis Victoria Alvare Jacob Anabi Christian Anabi Emily Gracev Anabi Sarah Carmel Armendarez Alondra Arriaga Paul Allen Atherley, Jr. Alexandrea Larissa Ayala Abigail Lynne Baeza Emily Rae Bird Yasmin Alexis Cardenas Jessica Lauren Castaneda Jorge Castro, Jr. Erandi Chavez Andrew Kent Christiansen Annika Noelle Diaz Kristina Lorraine Diaz Julian Edward Diepenbrock Maria Tuyet Ngoc Doan Julia Noelle Dorado Zoey Elizabeth Drewry Carlos Ramon Flores Calvin William Gavin Mylinda Kayla Gomez Juan Manuel Gomez, III Isidro Gonzalez Francisco Gurrola Zachary Connor Harkins Katrina Marie Heinen Vanessa Nicole Hernandez Andrew Joseph Hernandez Erika Breesol Hernandez Christopher Octavio Hernandez Cesar Giovannie Hernandez Cassandra Loren Herrera Jasmine Samantha Jimenez Maximillian Joseph Kunz Elijah Nesta Leon Vanessa Valle Lopez Alejandro Lopez Torres Sydney Marie Lujan Sierra Ann Lujan Nitza Gisselle Marquez Alaina LeAnn McCloskey Jacquelyne Medina Emily VictoriaMena Kevin Alexander Menjivar Jarod Miller Brennan Miller Joseph Anthony Miller Jack Jordan Mitchner Mia Ann Mora McKenna Loren Loaran Muñiz Aileen Carolina Munoz Nicholas Nuño Esmeralda Orejel Yackelinne Maria Osorio Cecilia Pardo Vanessa Abigail Peña Denisse Adriana Peña Sergio Jose Maniulit Perez Abraham Picazo Mariah Anne Price Luke Pulver Sarah Monserrat Ramirez Joel Raygoza Sadie Nicole Recio Derek Tyler Reyes Mara Camilla Root Edwin Ryu Valeria Sandoval Ryan Daniel Sie Harrison Spohn Duy Eddius Tran-Sampson Nadine Danielle Valdez Andrew Thomas Villanueva Amber Celeste Zuniga Jack Chau Jessica Nhi Do Britney Thao Chau Ho David Ngo Luong Heather Phuong Nguyen Joshua Nguyen Huynh Nguyen Quy Thanh Nguyen Benjamin Tran Hao Anh Tran Jennifer Tran Jonathan Tran Jenny Mai Quyen Vu Alex Ramon Barajas Denise Marina Barajas Alysse Gabrielle Fallavollita Andres Garcia Lillian Lopez Ze’Lena Samantha Keehn Karina Marie Lobeto Lisa Marisol Paramo Anna Serrano Marcus Roman Vasquez Marissa Leigh Vasquez Stephanie Zamudio April 11, 2015
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