St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana

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St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana Dear Parishioners, 1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California 91754 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018 I would like to

By returning a Commitment Form you made it clear that you are an active member of our church and how concerned you are about its well being.

As a result of the program we have registered new families, received one-time monetary gifts, signed-up new volunteers and sent individuals information on our ministries.

1 St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana Dear Parishioners, 1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018 I would like to thank those who participated in our Increased Offertory Program. I appreciate your response and your willingness to help our parish. By returning a Commitment Form you made it clear that you are an active member of our church and how concerned you are about its well being. I am humbled by your support and the good will of so many other parishioners. As a result of the program we have registered new families, received one-time monetary gifts, signed-up new volunteers and sent individuals information on our ministries. Over half of our respondents pledged to increase their contribution to our parish. From the Desk of Our Pastor With each response we receive during the program, it reinforces our standing as a faith community. The parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas share a wonderful history of faith and giving, and have always responded when called upon. Together, we can carry out our mission and practice the Gospel of Jesus Christ in love and in justice. As a parish we have been doing this, and with God's help, we will continue throughout this century. Thank you for taking this journey with us. Thank you again and may the Lord bless you and those dear to you. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. John Fireworks Stand A Success Many thanks to everyone who supported our Fireworks stand. Our total profit for our 2018 sales was $7, We would like to acknowledge Jesus Torres who accepted the role of chairperson and provided the leadership required. A very special thanks to our volunteers and the leadership team who put in countless hours. This fund raiser supplements the school operational budget and is crucial in helping them meet their expenses. In Appreciation Thank you to those of you who donated towards the National Needs Combined collection last weekend. Our parish was able to collect a total of $1,567.00, which will be used for the Catholic Communication Campaign to continue its television, radio, and print media ministry and provide exceptional programs of scholarship, research, and service throughout the Catholic Universities or America. Honor Wall Tile Sale Stop by the small office in the vestibule of the church after Mass for more information, to make a donation, or purchase a tile.

Parish Pictorial Directory Our parish will be creating a Pictorial Directory of our parish members. The last Parish Directory completed was in 2011.

8/26-8 AM to 4 PM Representatives will be in the hospitality area after all Masses next weekend to book your appointment.

Volunteers will also be needed each day to assist with sign in and ensuring parishioner names are spelled correctly. Please contact the parish office to volunteer.

2 Parish Pictorial Directory Our parish will be creating a Pictorial Directory of our parish members. The last Parish Directory completed was in Pictures will be taken in the parish hall on the following dates: Sunday, 8/19-8 AM to 4 PM Tuesday, 8/21 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, 8/22 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday, 8/25 8 AM to 4 PM Sunday, 8/26-8 AM to 4 PM Representatives will be in the hospitality area after all Masses next weekend to book your appointment. We really want to make this directory a great experience for the parishioners and we want to ensure everyone is photographed. Volunteers will also be needed each day to assist with sign in and ensuring parishioner names are spelled correctly. Please contact the parish office to volunteer. First Friday August 3, :00 AM- Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 PM Rosary 6:45 PM Benediction 7:00 PM Mass Emergency Appeal Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, August 12 th 9 AM 3 PM Parish Hall We need you! The American Red Cross issued an emergency appeal for blood and platelet donations especially type O. Please visit: redcrossblood.org and enter: stthomasmp to schedule an appointment. Our Youth Group will be taking registrations after all masses on 7/29 in our hospitality court. Please stop by and register. STA Fund Raisers Fund raising is a component of our annual parish budget. These events play an important role in ensuring our parish budget is met and creates opportunities for fellowship. We thank you for your continued support and involvement. Our Fund Raising committee has developed a plan for the Fiscal year. Below is the tentative fund raiser schedule: 9/16/18 Sunday Funday 11/4/18 Holiday Boutique 11/11/18 Chinese Dinner 3/03/19 Tea Party 4/28/19 B-B-Q Volunteers are needed for all of these events. Please think about joining the committee for any or all of these fund raisers. It is a great way to meet your fellow parishioners and make new friends. The next meeting for the Sunday Funday committee is Tuesday, August 14 th at 7 PM in the parish office.

STA YOUTH GROUP is hosting a CAR WASH AND ICED COFFEE SALE! Wash for a cause!

Interested in providing your child with a faithbased academically enriched program?

in all academic subjects. Students collaborate and work as a team in the classroom and out on the field.

3 STA YOUTH GROUP is hosting a CAR WASH AND ICED COFFEE SALE! Wash for a cause! Sunday, July 29, AM - School parking lot Car wash Pre-sale Tickets $7 Iced coffee: $3 Come and support our parish youth group. SCHOOL NEWS Become a member of our school family! Interested in providing your child with a faithbased academically enriched program? STA School not only teaches students how to read and write at such an early age but it also provides opportunities for students to grow spiritually within their faith, strive in the arts, and excel in all academic subjects. Students collaborate and work as a team in the classroom and out on the field. Teachers and students work together as partners to ensure the ideal pace is provided for student growth. STA Catholic School is currently accepting applications for students in grades TK-8th for the incoming school year. Contact the school office, to schedule a tour today! School starts Wednesday, August 15th- ENROLL NOW! CONFIRMATION FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ADULT FAITH FORMATION IT S TIME TO REGISTER for the Faith Formation Year! Classes start on Sunday September 9 at 9 AM. THANK YOU for making your and your children Religious Education a priority. or call Sister Rocio Nieto to register or get more information. stareligioused@gmail.com (323) Registration forms available in the Parish office. You can also download the registration form at our website stampk.org. Registration Fair after all masses on this weekend. CONFIRMACION PRIMERA COMUNION FORMACION DE LA FE PARA ADULTOS Es tiempo de registrarse para el año de formación de Fe ! Las clases empezarán el domingo 9 de septiembre a las 9 AM. Gracias por hacer una prioridad la educación religiosa de usted y de sus hijos. El proceso de registro estará abierto hasta el 26 de agosto del Mande un correo electrónico o llame a la Hna. Rocio Nieto, HMSP para registrarse o pedir mas información (323) o stareligioused@gmail.com. Las formas de registro están disponibles en la oficina parroquial y en la oficina de Educación Religiosa y también las puede descargar de nuestro sitio web stampk.org. Habrá registraciones después de todas las misas este fin de semana.

4 READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES JULY 29 AUGUST 5 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4,10-11,17-18;Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34;Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 KEEP IN PRAYER Anthony Arroyo Jacob Balcazar Adara Ballesteros Anita Berumen Soledad Berumen Fred Bracco Jose Calderon Flor Cantara Rita Cardenas Elvira Chaidez George Chale Leroy Chavez Soya Chavez Robert Chua Rosario Delas Cynthia Espinosa Debby Ferguson Taylor Gallardo Crescencio Galvez Guadalupe Galvez David Garcia Tristan Garcia Jean Genera Jaime Germain Eric Giambalvo Eliseo Gonzalez Elizabeth Gonzalez Sal Gonzalez Jr. Emma Gonzalez Ellie Govea Henry Guerrero Aurora Guillen Carmen Gutierrez Vivian Hamilton Maria Ibarra Peggy Jasso Richard Jerome Enrique Juarez Rudy La Ferla Yvonne Lau MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, JULY 28, :30 PM In memory of Peter Binh Lam and all the souls in Monterey Park In memory of Cecilia Maytorena by Jamie Maytorena In celebration of Joe Muniz s birthday by his family SUNDAY, JULY 29, :00 AM In memory of Steve Quijada by Quijada family 11:30 AM In memory of Raul P. Brambila by Brambila Family 1:30 PM In memory of Moises Perez by Perez Family TUESDAY, JULY 31, :00 AM For the peace and well-being of Ai Min Lau THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, :00 AM For the peace and well-being of Ai Min Lau FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, :00 PM For all STA Parishioners SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, :00 AM For all STA Parishioners 5:30 PM In memory of Peter Binh Lam and all the souls in Monterey Park Sunday, July 29th 8 AM Youth Ministry Car Wash-Parking Lot 11 AM-CCA Hall 11 AM Ch. Choir-Dining Rm. 11 AM Ch. Bible Study-CL3 Tuesday, July 31st 7 PM-Ping Pong Hall WEEKLY SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 1st 7 PM Folk Dance-Hall 7 PM-Youth Legion of Mary- Hall Mtg Rm. 7 PM Eng. Bible Study- Church Thursday, August 2nd 6 PM Spanish Bible Study- Church 7 PM Ping Pong Hall Friday, August 3rd 7:30 PM St. Therese Lisieux family mtg Dining Rm. 7:30 PM Ignite-Church 7:30 PM Cantonese Fellowship-Hall Mtg. Rm. Saturday, August 4th 9 AM Birthday Party Set Up- Hall 9 AM Cantonese Legion of Mary-Copy rm 9:45 AM-Mandarin Legion of Mary Dining Rm. 2 PM Birthday Party Hall

5 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Gender divides in childhood can perpetuate abusive behaviors Parents of young children have likely heard the phrase boys will be boys many times usually to excuse so-called typical boy behaviors. But this rationalization can extend dangerously through adulthood, to excuse sexual assault and harassment. The messages received by young children have lasting effects. Boys hear that they need to hide their emotions, so if they are abused, they re less likely to come forward. Girls hear that boys can be rough or rude, and learn to tolerate rather than push back. Eliminating this gender divide early may help combat sexual abuse and assault. Parish Information Parish Office: (323) Chinese Ministry Office: (323) General Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG Fax: (323) Hall Rental: (323) ext. 102 Parish Staff Fr. John Kyebasuuta Pastor Ext. 108 Fr. Peter Wei Cao Associate Pastor Ext. 106 Lorraine Melendez General Manager Ext. 103 Linda Almaguer Parish Secretary Ext. 102 IN GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR PARISH Weekly Expenses: $7, Weekly Collection Income 7/21-7/22 & Online: $6, Faith Direct: membership.faithdirect.net/ca779 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 Sherry Hsu Chinese Ministry Staff Ext. 104 Jessie Wang Chinese Ministry Staff Ext. 105 Safeguard The Children Esther Hwang (323) School Information School Office: (323) Stefanie Lutero Principal General Website: stampkschool.org Religious Education Information Office: (323) Sr. Rocio Nieto DRE

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana 1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California 91754 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 Sunday Funday Only 4 Weeks Away! Sunday,