St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana

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1 St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana 1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018 Dear Parishioners, From the Desk of Our Pastor With Gratitude to the Sunday Funday committee members and all participants Last Sunday we had a great turnout and fellowship on our Sunday Funday event. This day was made possible by the committee members and chairpersons who put in time and ideas to make it possible. I would like to thank specifically the following individuals: Mary Ann Tretter - Fund Raising Chairperson Alicia Almeida Laura Canzano Dolores Chaulsett Patty De La Cruz Teresa Fung Sergio Garcia Craig, Teresa, & Mary Gill Carlos Jimenez Cecilia Lei Stefanie Lutero Lorraine Melendez Sister Rocio Nieto Maria Rugama Angie Tsiang Bill Zhu In addition to the above members there are numerous staff members and parishioners who also put in hours selling raffle tickets, donating and participating in other ways towards the success of this day. Thank you all for being here and for bringing friends and family to take part. We were blessed with a beautiful day. The various entertaining groups of dancers and singers including children put the real fun into the Sunday. Next week we shall provide the finance results of the day. Congratulations to the winners of our Sunday Funday Raffle: $2,000 Grand Prize: Jon Hum Second generation parishioner $1,000 Second Prize: Christina Paulina Briones STA school parent of Noah Estrada $500 Third Prize: Claudia Rodriguez Friend of STA school family

2 Capital Campaign Update Restroom Renovation and Back Parking Lot Repaving We are very pleased to announce that we have almost reached our fundraising goal, thanks to the generous monetary donations and mosaic wall tile purchases by our parishioners. The total cost for both projects is now estimated to be $155,000. So far we have raised $148,000. We hope to raise the remaining $7,000 needed for our two projects by the end of this year. These improvement projects have become possible because of your support, but we still need your financial contributions. We also have a few remaining tiles available for purchase to memorialize a personal note of prayer or thanks, memory of loved one, or your favorite bible verse on our church wall. Any gifts of $100 or more will be specially recognized on a plaque in the vestibule of our church. Thank you, and may the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Capital Campaign Committee 8th Grade Fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 30th Our STA school 8 th graders will be hosting a fund raiser next Sunday after all masses. Monies raised will be used for their 8 th grade trip to Washington D.C. They will be selling $2.00 each, 3 tacos for $5.00, sweet bread, along with banana bread and soft drinks. Bring your appetite, you will be sure to satisfy it with these delicious offerings. Father John on Vacation 9/18 10/24 On Tuesday, Father John left to visit his family and friends in Uganda. He will be returning on 10/24/18. Please keep Fr. John in your prayers for a safe and enjoyable vacation. During his absence, we will be having guest priests assisting Fr. Peter with our pastoral needs. Please greet our guest priests with a warm STA welcome. Fingerprinting at STA Saturday, October 6th Registration CLOSED All clergy, paid parish/school personnel, Religious Education staff and Volunteers, Ushers, Lectors, Sacristans, Eucharistic, ministers, church and school volunteers who work around and with children or youth must be fingerprinted according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for safeguard the children. STA s fingerprinting session on Saturday, October 6 is completely full. Registration is closed. Please call the parish office to sign up (323) x102 for wait list. Additional fingerprinting sessions can be found by visiting: fingerprinting.aspx If you are not fingerprinted and have not taken the Virtus training you may not serve here at STA, and you will be removed from the ministry schedule. St. Vincent De Paul Bundle Sunday Thank you!! Thank you to everyone who donated items for our St. Vincent de Paul bundle Sunday. Your donations will help provide assistance to those in need. If you were unable to bring in your donations or have large items, please contact St. Vincent de Paul at or to schedule a home pick up.

3 STA SCHOOL NEWS Our PTO will be hosting CUMBIA NIGHT on September 28 th at 6:30 PM. We welcome all ADULTS to join us for a fun night of dancing, food, and joy. Tickets are available now in the school office. Pre-sale tickets will be $10, and tickets purchased at the door will be $15. We will have a live band, Ralph Guzman and Friends Latin Jazz Band, and great food and drinks available for purchase during the event. We hope to see you there with your dancing shoes on! Give your children the gift of a Catholic School education! We are still accepting students for the school year. Please call us at (323) if you would like to schedule a tour to see our school. We would be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to growing our amazing STA school family. Together in Mission Second Collection September 22nd & 23rd Goal: $34, Paid: $28, Outstanding: $6, We are very close to meeting our goal. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our second collection. We would also like to thank all who continue to make your Together In Mission pledge payments. We are only $6,510 from our goal. Your generous and thoughtful response is very much appreciated. May the Lord continue to bless all of you who reach out to help those less fortunate, within our own Archdiocese. It is not too late to participate; pledge envelopes can be found at all church entrances. Blessing & Anointing of the Sick Saturday, September 29th 8 AM Mass The Blessing and Anointing of the Sick is one of the sacraments you can receive more than one time in your life. Anyone who is sick and would like to receive this sacrament, please plan on joining us. Upcoming Outreach Programs Below you will find our parish s plan to support meaningful and much needed outreach programs for the remainder of the year. Your support of these programs will make a difference in our community. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. October: Respect Life Month 10/13-10/28 Baby Bottle Drive November: 11/4-11/17 Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive 11/18 Health Fair 11/22 STA Thanksgiving Dinner December: Juvenile Detention Christmas Event TBD 12/1-12/12 Christmas Food Basket Drive

4 READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 30 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6,10-13;Ps 119:1, 27,30,34,35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12- Friday: 14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, KEEP IN PRAYER Bertha Acuna Esther Aguilar Rafael Aguirre Oscar Alberto Anthony Arroyo Jacob Balcazar Adara Ballesteros Gabrielle Benson Anita Berumen Soledad Berumen Fred Bracco Jose Calderon Flor Cantara Rita Cardenas Elvira Chaidez George Chale Leroy Chavez Soya Chavez Robert Chua Rosario Delas Jaime Germain Emma Pham Lisa Sesti Michael Shaw Mary Tafaya Gary Tahara Scotty Tamkin Manuel Tapia Irene Taylor Beatriz Terminal George Tommy Beatriz Torres Juanita Trejo Antonio Ureno Frankie Uribe Al Valdez Lorenzo Valdez Emily Vallarta Miguel Vallarta Norma Vanegas Irene Veloz Eric Walters Sofia V. Yepez Wilson Young MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, :30 PM In memory of Peter Binh Lam and all the souls in Monterey Park In memory of Mario Abrantes by Juliana Abrantes In memory of Mary Lou Zamarripa by Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :00 AM In memory of Joseph Nghi Nguyen and Joseph Vi Huynh In memory of Mary Lou Zamarripa by Family 11:30 AM In memory of Petra Nanez, Alfredo Hita, Celia Contreras, and Concepcion Camarena by Elsa Jimenez In memory of Camilo Caballero by Sara Caballero 1:30 PM For all STA Parishioners MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 Chinese Mass 7:00 PM In memory of Mary Lou Zamarripa by Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Chinese Mass THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, :00 AM For all STA Parishioners WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, September 23rd 9 AM Confirmation 9 AM Rel. Ed School Clrms 11 AM RCIA- Mtg Rm. 11 AM Ch. Choir-Dining Rm. 11 AM Ch. Rel. Ed-School 11 AM Ch. Bible Study-CL3 12:30 PM Virtus Recertification Class 4 PM Fantasy Folk Dance- Monday, September 24th 7:30 PM Chn. Reading Club- mtg rm. Tuesday, September 25th 7:30 PM Ping Pong Wednesday, September 26th 2 PM School Cheer Practice- 7 PM-Youth Legion of Mary- Mtg Rm. 7 PM Eng. Bible Study-Church 7 PM Folk Dance Thursday, September 27th 10 AM Funeral Mass Church 6 PM Spn. Bible Dining Rm. 7:30 PM Ping Pong Friday, September 28th 3 PM School Cheer Practice 4 PM Cumbia Night Set Up- Open Grounds/ 7 PM Ignite Group Church 7 PM- Chn. Live Fountain- Copy rm. 7:30 PM Cantonese Fellowship mtg rm. Saturday, September 29th 9 AM Cantonese Legion of Mary-Copy rm 9:45 AM-Mandarin Legion of Mary Dining Rm. 11 AM Wedding Church

5 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Children and Youth Programs implemented throughout the Archdiocese of LA Every year, students at Catholic elementary and high schools, religious education, confirmation and youth ministry programs in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles receive age-appropriate child abuse prevention and reporting training. The Empowering God s Children Program is designed for Kindergarten through 12th grade students. This program teaches children and young people to understand appropriate and inappropriate boundaries and gives them the tools that empower them to take action and report if they feel uncomfortable, scared or confused. More than 1.4 million students have attended these programs since For more information, visit safeguard/pages/education.aspx WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Weekly Expenses: $7, /15-9/16 Offertory: $6, Online: $ Variance (+/-): -($) Faith Direct: membership.faithdirect.net/ca779 UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTION Together in Mission: 9/22-9/23 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM (English) Sunday 8:00 AM (English) 9:30 AM (Chinese) 11:30 AM (English) Monday 1:30 PM 7:00 PM (Spanish) (Chinese) Tuesday 8:00 AM (English) Wednesday 8:00 AM (Chinese) Thursday 8:00 AM (English) Friday 8:00 AM (English) **1st Friday ONLY 7:00 PM** Saturday 8:00 AM (English) Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM Parish Information Parish Office: (323) Chinese Ministry Office: (323) General sta91754@gmail.com Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG Fax: (323) Rental: (323) ext. 102 Parish Staff Fr. John Kyebasuuta Pastor stapastor@gmail.com Ext. 108 Fr. Peter Wei Cao Associate Pastor sta.assocpastor@gmail.com Ext. 106 Lorraine Melendez General Manager stamanager1@gmail.com Ext. 103 Linda Almaguer Parish Secretary sta91754@gmail.com Ext. 102 Sherry Hsu Chinese Ministry Staff stachinese@gmail.com Ext. 104 Jessie Wang Chinese Ministry Staff stachinese@gmail.com Ext. 105 Safeguard The Children Esther Hwang (323) School Information School Office: (323) Stefanie Lutero Principal SLutero@stampkschool.org General info@stampkschool.org Website: stampkschool.org Religious Education Information Office: (323) Sr. Rocio Nieto DRE stareligioused@gmail.com