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1 629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA TEL: (626) FAX: (626) OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thu: 9AM to 8PM; Fri : 9AM to 5PM; Sat: 9AM to 2 PM; Sun 8AM to 4PM parishoffice@sccwc.net WEBSITE: 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 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 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.

2 Page 2 St. Christopher Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Easter St. Christopher Church Sunday Collection Located at the Parish Center next to the Parish Office. OPEN ON SUNDAYS AFTER THE MORNING MASSES 2nd Sunday of April $13, Last year: $13, Thank you for your generosity! Check out our new items! St. Christopher Church is providing Online Giving a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy: just visit our website, and click the Online Giving tab. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! GATHERING AREA THIS SUNDAY The Guadalupana Association is selling delicious breakfast items THIS SUNDAY after all the morning Masses. Come and enjoy their delicious tamales, burritos, and pastries. Proceeds will go towards the Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day celebration in December. Jubilee Year of Mercy This Sunday celebrates Jesus as "the Good Shepherd." When announcing this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis focused on Jesus' "lost sheep" parable in Luke. "[Who] among you," Jesus asks, "having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?" (Luke 15:4). A reasonable answer? "No responsible shepherd who wants to keep the job!" Yet Jesus considers one lost person supremely important and suggests blaming the shepherd. The sheep didn't "go astray," the shepherd "lost" it. Thus, "when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy" (15:5). That tender image of Jesus adorns the simple cross Pope Francis has always worn, the Good Shepherd gently carrying the lost sheep home on his shoulders. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, may we, who once were lost ourselves but now are found, join Jesus in seeking, finding, and gently carrying home at least one precious lamb. --Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Your prayers are requested for the recovery of: Marvin Campos, Elizabeth Hudson, Len Romero, Virginia Franco, Rick Carranza, Jack Saldana, Lopez, Roman, Susan Mc Clanahan, Estelita Santos, Mercedes Puhawan, Dolores Barrios, Bella Magpantay, Carmen Alba, Alejandro Martinez, Sr., Richard Kalb, Esperanza Gastellum, Mary Rose Merten, Steve Curran, Clarita Asuncion, Juanita Laguitao, Connie Bragado, Frances Ayala, Ludy Torres, Graciela Lomeli, Jack & Pat Maguire, Irene Umali, Raymond Romero, Rowena Batacan, Virginia Moloney, Felix Lampa, Imelda Pascual, Emy De Gusman, Mary Rose Merten, Rita Carlson, Mercedes Gomez, Perna Castillo, Mary Lightner, Evelyn Urgel, Emily Weathermon, Anthony Trozzi, Guille Rivas, Lydia España, Doretha Lear, Grace Arcallana, and Ferdinand Asuncion. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of: Ramon Malapitan, Jr., Terry Taylan, Ishn Majid, Corazon Gutierrez, Juan Lopez, Richard Kroft, Soledad Legaspi, Lourdes Flores, Nataniel Smith, Renao Sumang, Renato Sumang, Lourdes Jovita Viceral, James Zuleger, Magdalene Finn, Frances Ayala, Shirley Hansen, Sixto M. Velina, Lourdes P. Sarita, Marcella Schultheis, April Booth, Joji Cafuir, Lolita Alvarez, and Jorge Lopez.

3 April 17, 2016 St. Christopher Catholic Church Page 3 TODAY S READINGS Reading 1 ACTS 13:14, Paul and Barnabas continued on from Perga and reached Antioch in Pisidia. On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and took their seats. Many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God. On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said. Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first, but since you reject it and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For so the Lord has commanded us, I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the word of the Lord. All who were destined for eternal life came to believe, and the word of the Lord continued to spread through the whole region. The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers and the leading men of the city, stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their territory. So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them, and went to Iconium. The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Responsorial Psalm PS 100:1-2,3,5 R. We are his people, the sheep of his flock. or R. Alleluia Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song. R. Know that the LORD is God; he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends. R. The LORD is good: his kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations. R. Reading 2 REV 7:9, 14B-17 I, John, had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Then one of the elders said to me, These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they stand before God s throne and worship him day and night in his temple. The one who sits on the throne will shelter them. They will not hunger or thirst anymore, nor will the sun or any heat strike them. For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Alleluia JN 10:14 R. Alleluia, alleluia. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel JN 10:27-30 Jesus said: My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father s hand. The Father and I are one. The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of NAIM, an organization for Catholic widows and widowers, will meet on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12 Noon in Room C of the Parish Center at St. Christopher Church, 629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina. Refreshments will be served. We will play Bingo. Visitors are welcome. NAIM is under the direction of the Archdiocesan Office of Family Life. For further information, please call Eloise Our Adoration Chapel is open from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily. Won t you come and spend an hour with our Lord? To Sign-up please call Rita at (909) Come and Join Us EVERY SATURDAY from 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. St. Christopher Church Parish Center Meeting Rooms A & B For Pray Over and Counseling, please call (213) For more information, contact Fe (626) , Art (626) or Lourdes (626) EL SHADDAI is one of the seven Covenant Names which God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, revealed Himself to Israel. In Hebrew, El Shaddai means the God who is more than enough. The Good News Bible translates El Shaddai as The Almighty God (Genesis 17:1/35:11).

4 Page 4 St. Christopher Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Easter TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Just as the early church consecrated women living alone in the world, today that consecration is available to women who take solemn vows as cloistered nuns (different from religious sisters), women who follow a way of life in communities called "secular institutes," and laywomen. Oddly, the ritual is not permitted for religious sisters. The prayers talk about the woman's self-gift to Christ, and her self-gift to the Church. Up until recent years, this was a solemn ceremony performed only for cloistered nuns under certain circumstances. In its new form, we have a ritual that revives a very ancient and little-known way of life. Today, a woman can live independently at home, without association with any religious sisterhood or institute, yet be consecrated to holiness and service. Normally, a ring and/or a veil may be given in the liturgy of consecration. It is a rite very different from religious profession, where the sister makes promises or vows, and is rather an expression of approval and blessing for a way of life already embraced. Unlike ancient times, which valued actual virginity, the new rite may be celebrated for anyone provided there has never been a marriage and the woman has always lived a virtuous life. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. JOB DESCRIPTION Do not feel totally, personally, irrevocably responsible for everything... That's my job. --God DWELLING PLACE God dwells wherever we let God in. -Ancient Jewish saying THE GIFT The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. --Emile Zola THE SHEPHERD S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today's readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his "flock." In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Thursday: St. Anselm Friday: Earth Day; Passover begins Saturday: St. George; St. Adalbert copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company DID YOU KNOW? In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is participating in the Prevent Child Abuse American Pinwheel for Prevention campaign. The pinwheel is an uplifting symbol of childhood and represents every child s right for a life filled with hope, health and happiness. Through this Campaign we are provided another opportunity to transform awareness into action. For more information on how to have your parish, school or family be a part of this important campaign, contact jvienna@la-archdiocese.org. HELP OUR LOCAL FOOD BANKS The Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Christopher Chapter) is asking for your help in raising funds for our local Food Banks. You donation of $25 gift cards from local restaurants and stores (Target, Best Buy, Amazon, etc) can be dropped off at the Parish Office. These gift cards will be used for a special fundraiser after all the Masses on May 15. For more information, please contact Tom Masterson at (626) Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday, April 30. Anointing will follow after the 5:30 PM Vigil Mass FALL FESTIVAL 2016 November 18, 19, 20

5 April 17, 2016 St. Christopher Catholic Church Page 5 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. NAME PHONE ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO MISSION SERVICE? Lay Mission-Helpers and Mission Doctors are holding two INFORMATION DAYS: Sunday, April 24th from 2-4 P.M. at Holy Family Church, 1501 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, and Saturday, April 30th, from 1-3 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 6028 S Victoria, Los Angeles, If you are interested in longterm overseas mission service and would like to find out more about LMH and MDA, please join us. and ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE New Parishioner Change of Address Name Change Please Remove from Mailing List SATURDAY, APRIL 16 5:30 P.M. (D) Renato Cruz (D) Jesus Avila SUNDAY, APRIL 17 7:00 A.M. St. Christopher Church Parishioners 8:30 A.M. (D) Joshua Correa Marcelo 10:15 A.M. (D) Carmela Venti Petas (D) Theresa Lemelle 12:00 P.M. (D) Arthur Oroz (D) Dennis Garcia 6:30 P.M. (D) Maria Castillo (D) Angelino Biasbas MONDAY, APRIL 18 6:30 A.M. (D) Erlinda Guinto Laguitao 8:30 A.M. (D) Bienvenido Mindaro (D) Conchita Sollestre TUESDAY, APRIL 19 6:30 A.M. (D) Teresita Fontanilla 8:30 A.M. (D) Artemio Sangalang, Jr. (D) Angelina P. Nazareno WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 6:30 A.M. Jason & Yazmin Carnero 8:30 A.M. (D) Theresa Lemelle (D) Maria Elena Bonilla THURSDAY, APRIL 21 6:30 A.M. Jorge & Jeanne Laguitao 8:30 A.M. Chris Manuit (D) Ramiro Falcon FRIDAY, APRIL 22 6:30 A.M. Josephine Culata And Family 8:30 A.M. Maria Joy Dela Rosa (D) Ricard Maupin SATURDAY, APRIL 23 8:30 A.M. Rosa Mendoza & Family

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8 Be Not Afraid Cancer Ministry Everyone whose life is touched by cancer is invited: DATE: April 19, 2016 Tuesday TIME: 7:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. PLACE: Parish Center Room C THEME: Divine Mercy SPEAKER: Grace and Manny Reyes On April 30, 2000 Pope John Paul II canonized Blessed Faustina and also called for celebration of the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the Church. Come and listen to Grace & Manny Reyes and deepen your faith (if you haven t done so already) of the Divine Mercy of God through the most Sorrowful Passion of Christ JESUS. Find us and like us on: /benotafraidcancerministry or visit us on the web at: benotafraidcancerministry.org For more information, please call Lydia at (626) or Julie at (626) Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Everyone is cordially invited to the devotion of Our Mother of Perpetual Help novena every Wednesday, followed by Benediction. Every 1st Wednesday there will be Mass, Novena, and Benediction. Place: Adoration Chapel Time: 6:30 7:30 P.M. There will NOT be a Senior Ministry Meeting in April. Our next meeting will be on May 5th, Thursday, at 12 Noon in the Parish Center Meeting Room C. Please bring your own lunch. We will play Bingo. Come for friendship and fun. New members are welcome. Any questions, please call Adele at (626) or Mary Rose at (626) OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS Please observe the new office hours beginning June 1, NEW OFFICE HOURS: SUNDAY 8:00A.M. - 4:00P.M. MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. The office will be closed for lunch from 1-2 P.M. FRIDAY and SATURDAY CLOSED Are You Being Called to Become a Deacon? Sunday April 24, 2016 The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, and to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives. The next information meeting will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Savio Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA For further information, please contact Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) or at: mailto: CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org Save the Date! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 20-24, 2016 (Monday to Friday) If you want to be first make yourself servant of all. (Mt. 20:27)