St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana 1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California 91754 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 Please Support Our Fireworks Sale Please patronize our stand for all your fireworks purchases. Credit Cards will be accepted. A free small gift will be given with each purchase. We will be open Sat., 7/1 Mon., 7/3 from 9 AM 10 PM, Tues., 7/4 from 9 AM 8 PM. Come over and browse our wonderful assortment of fireworks. Invite your family and friends to do the same. CHECK OUT SPECIAL PROMOTIONS @ TNTFIREWORKS.COM FOR FANTASTIC SAVINGS, PRINTED COUPONS ARE REQUIRED, COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is not too late to sign up to volunteer at our Fireworks stand, please email your availability to jetmartin8@gmail.com or elmago74@aol.com. Volunteering to work in our Fireworks stand is a fun way to help our parish school. Mobile STA Information Center July 4 th is on Tuesday Mass at 8:00 a.m. I invite you to start our Independence festivities day by attending the Independence Day Mass on Tuesday July 4th at 8:00 am. Please come join us in thanksgiving to God for our freedom and to continue praying for our country. After Mass you can stop by the fireworks stand and purchase some safe fireworks for your enjoyment. Fr. John Starting Sunday July 16th our parish office will be closed on Sundays. We shall instead provide parish information on a mobile cart by the hospitality area after all Masses. The mobile cart will have parish registration information and other basic information you might need. Please contact the parish office during the weekdays for more detailed needs. If you require the sacrament for the sick or to contact the priest for an emergency please approach the priest after Mass.
STA Church Restroom Renovation Last week a member of our Restroom Renovation committee made a presentation at all mass regarding the need to add church restrooms and the proposed fund raising plan. We are very pleased with the positive comments and support we received. If you did not received an envelope with the Restroom Renovation plan, pledge and tile sale programs, please pick one up at our church entrances. Thank you for your continued support in enhancing our parish. SCHOOL SUPPORT Thank you for your support of our school monthly second collection which we started June 18th. Through your generosity we raised $1,753 on that weekend alone. We are going to continue this monthly second collection every third Sunday of the month to support our own school and it's operation, so that we may provide a Catholic education to our children. Thank you and may God bless your generosity. SCHOOL NEWS Enrolling Now! St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School is still accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. We welcome you to be part of our family in Academic and Spiritual formation. If you would like additional information please contact the school office by calling 323-261-6583. During the construction period the school office s temporary schedule is Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM. New Archdiocesan Special Collection Process Beginning this month, we will be handling Archdiocesan Special Collections differently. The Peter s Pence special collection envelopes were distributed last weekend. We hope you picked up and prepared your envelope to return today. If you did not get a chance to pick up a Peter s Pence collection envelope, additional ones can be found in all pews and at each church entrance. Please place your envelope in our regular collection basket. The next archdiocesan special collection (Nation Needs Combined collection) is scheduled for July 22nd and 23rd. Envelopes for this collection will be available on July 15th and 16th. Handling special collections this way will eliminate the need for a second collection. On weekends that we will be holding Archdiocesan Special Collections, all monies will be collected with our regular collection. We thank you for your continued support. Have a Happy and Blessed Independence Day Our parish office will be closed on Monday, July 3 rd and Tuesday July 4th in observance our Independence Day. It will reopen Wednesday, July 5th. May you and yours have an enjoyable and safe Independence Day. English Bible Study Summer Session Our English bible study group will continue meeting throughout the summer, every Wednesday from 7PM to 8:30 PM in the church. Everyone is invited to join us.
Dinner, Entertainment & Dancing Fund Raiser @NBC Seafood Restaurant August 6 th 5 PM 8 PM Our next parish fundraiser is coming soon. The ticket price of $55 per person includes entertainment, dancing, raffles, door prizes and a multi-course dinner which consist of: 1) Special combination plate 2) Chicken w/fish maw soup 3) Honey walnut shrimp 4) Sweet and Sour pork ribs 5) Reishi mushroom w/ vegetable 6) BBQ pork fried rice 7) Lobster w/ginger & green onion 8) Rock cod fish fillet w/broccoli 9) Sliced chicken & mushrooms w/bbq sauce 10) Daily dessert 11) Hot Tea and Soda Limited VIP tickets are $100 each, guarantees you premier seating. 21 tables have been sold, buy your ticket soon. Tickets can be purchased from committee members, Paul Braeckmans, Dolores Chaulsett or Yu Yu Cheng and in the parish office. Hope to see you there! Mass Schedule Addition and Change Starting July 3rd 2017 Starting in July, we shall be adding two Chinese Masses to our week day Mass schedule. In addition our Friday Mass will move from 7 PM to 8 AM except on First Friday when it will still be at 7 PM. Please take a note of our new schedule below and join us for weekday Masses. Monday 7 PM Chinese Tuesday 8 AM English Wednesday 8 AM Chinese Thursday 8 AM English Friday 8 AM English **First Friday 7 PM English** Saturday 8 AM English First Friday July 7, 2017 9 AM 6 PM-Eucharistic Adoration 6 PM Rosary 6:45 PM Benediction 7 PM Mass Sign up sheet can be found in front of the tabernacle. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Catechists are needed for First Communion and Confirmation programs. We invite you to join us as we prepare our students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. For more information please contact The Office of Catechetical Ministry (323) 264-1338 or by email stareligioused@gmail.com Our First Communion and Confirmation classes take place on Sunday mornings from 9AM to 11 AM. We will start registration on July 16, 2017. FHC Information Our First Communion program is a two year process which begins in the second grade. The first year provides an understanding of God, his love, and introduction to the Sacraments. In the second year, the children will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as First Communion. Confirmation Information Confirmation is also a two year program process for teens in grades 9-12. They will experience the Word of God and his love for them, to truly renew their faith. As a parent or guardian, you are the primary teacher of the faith. Our catechists will work in partnership with you to help your child learn about Jesus and His great love.
Sunday: Monday: READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES JULY 2-JULY 9 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42 Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos. 882-886, or For Peace and Justice, nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 KEEP IN PRAYER David Garcia Armendo Rivera Lydia Robles Gerry Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez Gabriel Roque Urista Roque Joey Salgado Eduardo Sanchez Elizabeth Sanchez Elpidia Santillan Celia Sells Mariann Scott Ed Serrano 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 Emily Vallarta Miguel Vallarta Norma Vanegas Irene Veloz Eric Walters Sofia V. Yepez MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017 5:30 PM For the health of Manuel Villalobos and family, requested by Tony Gonzalez For the recovery and continued health of Noami Dano SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017 8:00 AM In memory of Emilio Chiu Sr., Requested by Nenita Chiu-Ong In memory of Jesus Gonzalez, Requested by Natalie Ramos 11:30 AM In memory of Paula Sulit 1:30 PM In memory of Juana Centeno and Maria Refugio M. Centeno, requested by Carmen Gutierrez MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 7:00 PM For all STA Parishioners (Chinese) TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 8:00 AM For the health of Nenita Chiu Ong WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 8:00 AM For all STA Parishioners (Chinese) THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017 8:00 AM In celebration of Irene Chavez and Charlie Lujan birthdays, requested by C. Garcia FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017 7:00 PM For all STA Parishioners SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017 8:00 AM For all STA Parishioners Sunday, July 2nd 11 AM Chinese Choir-Dining Rm 11 AM-Mustard Seed Bible Study-Copy Rm. 11 AM-RCIA Hall Mtg Rm 4 PM Fantasy Folk Dance-Hall Tuesday, July 4th 7 PM-Ping Pong Hall WEEKLY SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 5th 7 PM English Bible Study- Dining Rm 7 PM-Youth Legion of Mary- Copy Rm. 7:30 PM Folk Dance-Hall Thursday, July 6th 7 pm Legion of Mary Curia Pro Meeting-Hall Mtg Rm. 7 PM-Ping Pong Hall Friday, July 7th 7:30 PM St. Teresa Family Group Copy Rm 7 PM-Ignite Group-Cenaculo 7:30 PM Agape-Dining Rm. 7:30 PM-Family Fellowship- Parish Hall Meeting Rm Saturday, July 8th 8 AM Mandarin Legion of Mary Parish Hall Mtg Rm. 9 AM Cantonese Legion of Mary-Copy Rm 10 AM Mandarin Legion of Mary Dining Room 10 AM Infant Baptism-Church
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? Creating boundaries for mobile phone Parents and caregivers may be more inclined during summertime to allow children to use mobile phones, especially when school is not in session. Consider the following tips to establish boundaries and help keep children safe when using a mobile phone: Contact service provider to block internet access and calls from unapproved phone numbers. Designate certain times that cell phone must be turned off (family meals, school hours, after 10 p.m. Insist that parental permission is required for the download of any and all apps. To request a copy of the VIRTUS article "What Age is Appropriate for Children to be Provided with a Cell Phone?" email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227. Parish Information Parish Office: (323) 264-4447 Chinese Ministry Office: (323) 264-4448 General Email: sta91754@gmail.com Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG Fax: (323) 264-2524 Hall Rental: (323) 264-4447 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 IN GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR PARISH with your contributions on: June 24th/25th: $5,217.50 Faith Direct-Online Giving Link: 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) 1:30 PM (Spanish) Monday 7:00 PM (Chinese) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM (Chinese) First Friday Reconciliation 7:00 PM Saturday at 4:00 PM Jessie Wang Chinese Ministry Staff stachinese@gmail.com Ext. 105 Safeguard The Children Carmen Austria 626-993-4933 School Information School Office: (323) 261-6583 Gloria Castillo Principal Email: principal@stampkschool.org General Email: info@stampkschool.org Website: stampkschool.org Religious Education Information Office: (323) 264-1338 Sr. Rocio Nieto DRE Email: stareligioused@gmail.com