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St. Thomas Aquinas Church Iglesia Católica Romana
1501 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California 91754
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph – December 30, 2018
Feast Of Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday January, 1, 2019
9 AM Mass
In Appreciation… Our parishioners, their family, friends and visitors were able to enjoy a blessed and beau-tiful Christmas mass last week due to the many volun-teers and staff members who
worked diligently and joyfully to make our Church environment inviting and meaningful. The musicians, choirs, liturgy and environ-ment teams spent countless hours in prepara-tion for our special Christmas season. Many of our parishioners donated toward the cost of decorations, flowers and Christmas trees. Thank you to all who were involved in making our Christmas season environment, masses and events as special as they were. It is truly recognized and appreciated.
The Parish Office will be closed on
Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year holiday.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
We welcome all who celebrate with us at St. Thomas Aquinas, whether you are a visitor, longtime resident, or new arrival in our parish. If you are not yet a REGISTERED member of our parish, or if you have a new address or tele-phone number, please come to the Parish Office to fill out a Registration Form or submit the bot-tom portion of this form and drop it into the col-lection basket.
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THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2018
Free 2019 Catholic Calendars Each family is invited to pick up one free 2019 Catholic calendar which contains important liturgical information. They are located at all church entrances. These calen-dars were generously donated by Guerra Gutierrez Mortuary.
English Bible Study Resumes Jan. 9th
Our English bible study group is on a short break during the Christmas season. Please join us on Wednesday, January 9th at 7 PM in our church. We will start the 2019 ses-sion with the Sunday readings.
Winter Church Hours For safety and security reasons, our church will be opened Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – Dusk. Those wishing to meditate or individual devotion may use the outside Our Lady of Gua-dalupe or Divine Mercy Shrines.
2018 Tax Donation Statements
You may obtain your 2018 tax donation statement by completing an application which can be found in the parish office and at our church entrances. Return your completed ap-plication to the parish office or collection bas-kets. Statements will be processed after Jan-uary 7th. Please allow 7-10 working days to have your statement completed. Thank you for your continued financial support, it is truly appreciated!
Senior Gathering Wednesday, January 9, 2019
10:30 AM– Parish Hall On December 12th, almost 60 seniors attended the senior Our Lady of Guadalupe and Christmas celebration. Everyone had fun listen-ing to the STA School children sing Christmas songs, playing bingo, and enjoying a delicious lunch. If you missed our December event, please join us for our next gathering on Wed-nesday, January 9th at 10:30 AM in the Parish Hall. Mr. John S. Morris, Attorney at law, will talk about estate planning. It is very important to be up to date about the latest rules and reg-ulations. Lunch will be provided, a $5.00 dona-tion is appreciated. We hope to see you there!
Senior Gathering committee
New Year’s Prayer
God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing
to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always
ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive
ourselves and to forgive one another.
As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values
and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes
from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about
the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now,
one day at a time.
Loyola Press
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2018
School News
Open House Sunday, January 27th
After All Masses Join Us
We invite all of our Parish community to join us at our first STA open house on Sunday, January 27th, after all the masses. Our students will be on hand to give tours and pass out infor-mation packets. Come and speak with our Prin-cipal, Mrs. Lutero, and meet our wonderful teachers and office staff. Let us show you what STA can offer to your family!
First Friday January 4, 2019
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 pm–Rosary 6:45 pm–Benediction 7:00 pm–Mass Our First Friday adoration sign
up sheet can be found in front of the tabernac-le. Please sign up to spend an hour with the Blessed Sacrament.
Religious Ed and Confirmation Programs in Session Jan. 6th @ 9 AM
All Confirmation and Religious Educa-tion classes will resume January 6, 2019 at 9 AM. We look forward to welcoming all our stu-dents and their families.
Official Launch of STA 2019 Pilgrimage
You are warmly invited to the official launch of the STA Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Jordan informational meeting on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019 at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Highlights of the pilgrimage will be dis-cussed, prizes and surprises await you; refresh-ments will be provided. If you have any ques-tions or would like additional information please contact Agnes Yu at (562) 761-3055 or email [email protected].
STA Posada In Appreciation…
Thank you to all who attended and vol-unteered at our first STA Posada on Friday, De-cember 14th. It was a pleasure connecting with you and seeing how energetic you and your children were during our posada celebration. We just want you to know how much we appreciate your collaboration. Your contribu-tions made a difference, and we not only hit our goal but created something amazing. We raised $1,154 for our Religious Education and Confirmation programs; it will support some of our families with their tuition and will also make it possible for our Confirmation re-treat in the mountains. Congratulations to the raffle winners: 1st Prize: Emily Maceda (Confirmation Candidate) 2nd Price: Maria Neri (FHC Parent) 3rd Price: Ramiro Ramos (FHC Parent)
May your heart and home be filled with all the joys this holiday season. -Religious Education Staff
KEEP IN PRAYER
• Margarita Ordonez • Phillip Orozco • Susan Orozco • Paul Ortega • Ann Peccino • Maria Perez • Susana Perez • Emma Pham • Ruben Piedra • Felicitas Pimentel • Michael Preciado • Daniel Ramirez • Esther Ramirez • Desiree Ramos • Jean Rashoff • Raygan Reid • Jessie Marie Reyes • Andrew Rivera • Armendo Rivera • Jose Rivera • Edgar Robles • Rose Marie Robles • Lydia Robles • Gerry Rodriguez • Mary Rodriguez • Gabriel Roque • Urista Roque • Joey Salgado • Betty Sanchez • Eduardo Sanchez • Elizabeth Sanchez • Elpidia Santillan • Celia Sells • Mariann Scott • Lisa Sesti • Michael Shaw
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 5:30 PM For the peace and health of Haiboh Wang by Agnes Yu
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2018 8:00 AM In memory of Steve Quijada by Quijada family In memory of Rosie Muniz by Evelyn Muniz
11:30 AM For all STA Parishioners 1:30 PM For all STA Parishioners
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019 9:00 AM In thanksgiving to Sharen and Fe Macatangay
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 8:00 AM In memory of Elden, Raymond, and Roger Macatangay by Fe Macatangay
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 7:00 PM In memory of Elden, Raymond, and Roger Macatangay by Fe Macatangay
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 8:00 AM For the peace and health of Ai Min Lau
Sunday, December 30th 10 AM– RCIA-Dining rm. 11 AM–Ch. Choir-Dining rm. 11 AM– RCIA– Hall Mtg rm. 11 AM– Chinese Bible– CL3 4 PM– Fantasy Folk Dance-Hall
Wednesday, January 2nd 7 PM-Youth Legion of Mary-Hall Mtg Rm. 7 PM– Folk Dance—Hall 7:30 PM– RCIA Weekday Class– Dining rm Thursday, January 3rd 7 PM– Ping Pong– Hall
Friday, January 4th 7:30 PM– Cantonese Fellow-ship– Hall Mtg Rm. 7:30 PM– St. Therese de Li-sieux– Dining Rm.
Saturday, January 5th 7 AM– Quinceanera Set Up– Hall 9:30 AM– Tutoring Program-Clrm Kinder 9:30 AM– Cantonese Legion of Mary-Dining Rm. 10 AM-Mandarin Legion of Mary– Copy Rm. 2 PM– Quinceanera– Hall
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2018
READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES
DECEMBER 30— JANUARY 6
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1- 5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2,21-24;Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b- 5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Parish Information
Parish Office: (323) 264-4447
Chinese Ministry Office: (323) 264-4448 General Email: [email protected] Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG Fax: (323) 264-2524 Hall Rental: (323) 264-4447 ext. 102
Parish Staff
Fr. John Kyebasuuta—Pastor [email protected] Ext. 108
Fr. Peter Wei Cao—Associate Pastor [email protected] Ext. 106
Lorraine Melendez—General Manager [email protected] Ext. 103
Linda Almaguer—Parish Secretary [email protected] Ext. 102
Sherry Hsu—Chinese Ministry Staff [email protected] Ext. 104
Jessie Wang—Chinese Ministry Staff [email protected] Ext. 105
Safeguard The Children Esther Hwang (323) 264-4447
School Information
School Office: (323) 261-6583
Stefanie Lutero – Principal Email: [email protected]
General Email: [email protected] Website: stampkschool.org
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2018
Religious Education Information
Office: (323) 264-1338
Sr. Rocio Nieto – DRE
Email: [email protected]
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
12/22-12/23 Offertory & Christmas: See next bulletin
Avg. Weekly Online Donation: $500.00
Weekly Expenses: $7,500.00
Faith Direct: membership.faithdirect.net/CA779
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Always keep your blind spots in mind
Each week, more than 50 children are killed or injured when a driver backs up the car. In an overwhelming number of those cases, a parent, relative, or close friend is behind the wheel. It’s devastating to think that a simple action could cause such harm to your child, but it happens far too frequently. Be aware of your ‘blind spots’ when you’re behind the wheel — those areas you know are there, but can’t see clearly from your mirrors. Check out what’s happening around your vehicle before you get in. Make sure you know where your children are before you start your car. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article, “A Preventable Acci-dent,” visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.
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 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