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“Where does God dwell?” is a question on the minds of many as we con- tinue to adjust to the pandemic. David wanted to build an ornate dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant, but God said, “No, that’s not what I had in mind!” The reading from Romans teaches us that God is pre- sent in the Word, and in Luke’s Gospel pas- sage today, Jesus is residing in the womb of Mary. We know that Jesus is present in the assembly gathered, the Koinonia, as well as within the Eucharistic species. But no matter how one experiences the pres- ence of Jesus, these days are challenging. In many places, only limited numbers con- tinue to be allowed in church, while others are only able to worship via live stream. None of the pat answers to where God dwells really fit. We need to try and answer this with new eyes and ears and heart. A CLASSIC IMAGE When we think of today’s Gospel, the im- age of this meeting between the Angel Gabriel and Mary by Fra Angelico (14401445) likely comes to mind. In this fresco, Gabriel and Mary are outside sitting among the columns, and Gabriel, with his big wings and hands crossed, gazes upon Mary and gestures towards her. She is well dressed in a traditional blue garment, and though her face shows shock, her folded hands model submission and humility. This work of art is so beautifully executed that we can miss some of its finer details. Simi- larly, because the Gospel scene is so famil- iar, we can forget to take in its small details. A few years ago, this author found a chil- dren’s book called “The Nativity” illustrated by Julie Vivas. Because her drawings were so fresh and charming and simple, she in- vited new perspective on the story. LOOKING AGAIN Luke says that Mary “was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.” She asks, “How can this be?” These questions don’t fit with how Fra Angelico positioned Gabriel and Mary. In the Vivas illustrations, the Angel Gabriel sits down with battered wings and a balding head and has a cup of coffee with Mary as the two of them try to figure it out together. The text is the same, but the message con- veyed is different. There is a different de- gree of comfort and familiarity to these illus- trations. This “having a cup of coffee” is something we need to learn to do with the scriptures and with our lives. After this event, preg- nant Mary traveled into the hill country to be with Elizabeth; an older, wiser, mentora mother figure. She spent three months there reflecting and preparing for the birth of her child. In this final week of Advent, take a few moments to find a Gabriel/Mary or an Elizabeth/Mary moment and read the Christmas readings again to see what you might have overlooked, and to find a new way for Christ to dwell in you. Today’s Readings: 2 Sm 7:1–5, 8b12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:23, 45, 27, 29; Rom 16:2527; Lk 1:2638 ANNUNCIATION CHURCH "As the father sent me, so I send you." 1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 Parish Office: 2707 Peck Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 447-6202 / Fax (626) 447-9834 Website: AnnunciationChurch.net

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Page 1: ANNUNCIATION CHURCH · † Masks are required when you enter the parking lot, if you remain in your car with any of the windows rolled down, or if you choose to sit outside your car

“Where does God dwell?” is a

question on the minds of many as we con-tinue to adjust to the pandemic. David wanted to build an ornate dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant, but God said, “No, that’s not what I had in mind!” The reading from Romans teaches us that God is pre-sent in the Word, and in Luke’s Gospel pas-sage today, Jesus is residing in the womb of Mary. We know that Jesus is present in the assembly gathered, the Koinonia, as well as within the Eucharistic species. But no matter how one experiences the pres-ence of Jesus, these days are challenging. In many places, only limited numbers con-tinue to be allowed in church, while others are only able to worship via live stream. None of the pat answers to where God dwells really fit. We need to try and answer this with new eyes and ears and heart.

A CLASSIC IMAGE

When we think of today’s Gospel, the im-age of this meeting between the Angel Gabriel and Mary by Fra Angelico (1440–1445) likely comes to mind. In this fresco, Gabriel and Mary are outside sitting among the columns, and Gabriel, with his big wings and hands crossed, gazes upon Mary and gestures towards her. She is well dressed in a traditional blue garment, and though her face shows shock, her folded hands model submission and humility. This work of art is so beautifully executed that we can miss some of its finer details. Simi-larly, because the Gospel scene is so famil-iar, we can forget to take in its small details.

A few years ago, this author found a chil-dren’s book called “The Nativity” illustrated by Julie Vivas. Because her drawings were so fresh and charming and simple, she in-vited new perspective on the story.

LOOKING AGAIN

Luke says that Mary “was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.” She asks, “How can this be?” These questions don’t fit with how Fra Angelico positioned Gabriel and Mary. In the Vivas illustrations, the Angel Gabriel sits down with battered wings and a balding head and has a cup of coffee with Mary as the two of them try to figure it out together. The text is the same, but the message con-veyed is different. There is a different de-gree of comfort and familiarity to these illus-trations.

This “having a cup of coffee” is something we need to learn to do with the scriptures and with our lives. After this event, preg-nant Mary traveled into the hill country to be with Elizabeth; an older, wiser, mentor—a mother figure. She spent three months there reflecting and preparing for the birth of her child. In this final week of Advent, take a few moments to find a Gabriel/Mary or an Elizabeth/Mary moment and read the Christmas readings again to see what you might have overlooked, and to find a new way for Christ to dwell in you. Today’s Readings: 2 Sm 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2–3, 4–5,

27, 29; Rom 16:25–27; Lk 1:26–38

ANNUNCIATION CHURCH "As the father sent me, so I send you."

1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 Parish Office: 2707 Peck Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 447-6202 / Fax (626) 447-9834 Website: AnnunciationChurch.net

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Annunciation Church Masses for This Week Saturday, Dec. 19th 5:00 p.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. Teresita Camiling and the Parish-ioners of Annunciation Sunday, Dec. 20th 8:00 a.m. Fr. Herbert S.I. Emer and Mila Cruz RIP The Han Family and Friends, Bruce Schmidt, Nazareno de Leon and Richard White, Jr. 10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Chua S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Monday, Dec. 21st 8:30 a.m. Fr. Herbert RIP Justin Yeo Tuesday, Dec. 22nd 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. The Yeo Family RIP Edna Sepulveda Wednesday, Dec. 23rd 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. The Lim Family Thursday, Dec. 24th No 8:30 a.m. Mass 4:00 p.m. Fr. Chua 6:30 p.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen Friday, Dec. 25th Christmas Day 8:00 a.m. Fr. Herbert 10:00 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. de la Vega Masses for Next Week Saturday, Dec. 26th 5:00 p.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Sunday, Dec. 27th 8:00 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. The de Leon Family, Angelo and Aurora Macatula, and the Parishioners of Annunciation RIP Steve Vasari 10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. de la Vega S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Monday, Dec. 28th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Nes Kusnierz Tuesday, Dec. 29th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. The Yeo Family RIP Mario Ruiz Wednesday, Dec. 30th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Ador and Maricel Camiling Thursday, Dec. 31st 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. The Lim Family First Friday, Jan. 1st 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Peter Chan

Parish Collection Drive: Thank you for supporting our parish Winter Clothing Collection Drive. The re-sponse was abundantly generous. We will NOT be accepting items this week-end. Thank you all very much for your generosity.

Retirement Fund For Religious Collection: “Every dollar makes a difference in covering our expenses,” says a Trappist abbot. Hundreds of U.S. religious communities struggle to provide for aging members because most senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for little pay. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps these communities bridge the gap, offering support for medications, nurs-ing care, and other necessities. Please be generous.

Christmas Mass Schedule: We will continue our Masses in our parking lot for the foreseeable future, which includes Christmas liturgies. Following is the schedule that will be followed:

† Thursday, December 24—4:00 p.m. (English) † Thursday, December 24—6:30 p.m. (Vietnamese) † Friday, December 25—8:00 a.m. (English) † Friday, December 25—10:00 a.m. (English) † Friday, December 25—12:00 p.m. (Spanish) The guidelines currently in place will remain the same with regard to mask wearing, social distancing, etc. Please contact the Parish Office if you have any questions. The Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Annunciation will be offered at each of these Mases. Current New Mass Times: Our Vigil Mass begins at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and our Spanish Mass returns to its usual time of 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. Also, Confessions will be held on Saturdays from 3:30—4:30 p.m. These times will be in effect until further notice.

Outdoor Masses: † The Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Vietnamese Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, and the Spanish Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. The 8:00 a.m. English Mass is the same. † If you wish to bring your own chair(s) and sit outside your car during Mass, you are welcome to do so. To ensure everyone’s safety, chairs must be placed in front of your car only, in order to maintain appropriate social distancing from the cars around you. Personal-sized only umbrellas are allowed so as to not block the view of attendees who might be seated behind you. † Masks are required when you enter the parking lot, if you remain in your car with any of the windows rolled down, or if you choose to sit outside your car during Mass. They are optional if you choose to remain in your car with the windows rolled up. We are trying to maximize the parking spaces for those attending Mass and ask that all support volunteers (ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, music ministers, etc.) park inside the gate area just outside the Parish Hall. Daily Mass streams at 11:00 a.m., Sunday Mass in English at 11:00 a.m., and Spanish Mass at 2:00 p.m.. You can access these Masses on our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), Facebook (Annunciation Catholic Church), or YouTube (Annunciation Catholic Church Arcadia).

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4th Sunday of Advent Dec. 20, 2020

April 7, 2002

Offering Collection $9,310.50

Thank you and God bless you.

Bishop Amat High School: Bishop Amat High School warmly welcomes you to attend their Virtual Open House to learn more about their academic, athletic and extra cur-ricular activities and programs. Their next Open House will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 6th. Here are some other important activities and dates for prospective students and parents to know: Test Taking Semi-nar (Saturday, Jan. 9th); Class of 2025 Application Deadline (Saturday, Jan. 15th); Entrance Test (Saturday, Jan. 23rd). Visit the Bishop Amat website for additional information at: wwwbishopamat.org. Please con-tact Mrs. Monica Leon at (626) 962-2495, Ext. 7449 or [email protected] for any questions you might have, or for additional informa-tion.

Daily Mass Schedule: Daily Mass is being celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the patio area on the north side of the Parish Offices. Park-ing is available either in the Parish Office parking lot, or on Peck Road, and the seat-ing is all socially-distanced. Masks are required.

Your Church Contributions: To make your contribution, you can: use our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), drop it through the mail slot in the Parish Office door, or mail it using the pre-addressed envelope in your monthly mailed package.

Lord, Protect Them Joseph Villamayor Air Force Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force Robert James Logan IV Army Adrian Mc Nally Army Ronnel Resurrecion Navy Daniel Smith Marines Patrick Thompson Navy Catherine Holdren Coast Guard Robert Wrischnik Marines Brandon Tennis Navy Rafael Hernandez, Jr. Marines Mario Monoz Marines Emma Larenas Navy Gabriel Jimenez Air Force Brian Griffiths Marines John B. Goss Marines Noe Villanueva Army Stephen Cain Marines Preston Ellis Air Force Matthew Aldrete Army Patrick Parra Army Justin R. Lozano Marines Vianca Medina Army Carlos Casillas Army Alex Quesada-Bocanegra Marines Carlos Rodriguez Army Jacob Davis Navy Shannon S. Everitt Air Force Liezl Sarte Air Force Mariel Constantino Air Force Christopher Moss Marines Nicholas Goddard Army David Aguilera Army Jason Smith Marines Brandon Patanjo Navy Michael Stanton Army Alex Ascanio Marines Matthew Martinez Army Osvaldo Santillan Air Force Lazarus Fuentes Marines Cristian Jesus Garcia Army Marco Andres Garcia Army Michael Beltran Navy

Last Week’s Offertory Collections Dec. 13, 2020: $ 8,717.00 Last Year : $ 11,721.00 Online Giving: $ 2,860.00 Together in Mission—2020

Goal Amount: $ 54,834.00 Amount Pledged: $ 65,114.00 Amount Paid: $ 60,965.37 Difference OVER Amount Paid: $6,122.37

Please Pray For: Gerrie Rothermel, Mark Brown, Bob Teran, Raymond Walker, and all who are ill. Born to Eternal Life: Manuel Perez and Robert Castro May they rest in peace. Calendar of Events: Sunday, Dec. 20th Monday, Dec. 21st Tuesday, Dec. 22nd Wednesday, Dec. 23rd Thursday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Friday, Dec. 25th The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Day Offices Closed Saturday, Dec. 26th

¿Sabia Que? Hemos estado viviendo en tiempos sin precedents con Covid-19 cambiando muchos aspectos de nuestras vidas. Estos cambios han causado muchos desafíos a las familias, pero también han afirmado nuestro compromise de proteger a nuestros niños y jóvenes. A medida que el año llega a su fin, recor-damos la capacidad de recuperación ejemplificada por la Sagrada Familia en su viaje de Adviento: el amor que Maria y José tenían por su hijo, Jesucristo, y las muchas formas en que nutrieron su Espíritu como modelo para nuestras familias. Nase al llamado de la Sagrada Familia, tomando tiempo el próximo domingo para participar en la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia y así nutrir la espiri-tualidad de su propia familia. Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto para tener en casa para la familia: La Sagrada Familia: Nutriendo su espiritualidad y vienestar, https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-English-Spanish-Feast-of-th-Holy-Family-Parish-Families-Activity-Take-Home-Sheet.pdf.

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C uando pensamos en el Evangelio de hoy, probablemente podemos imaginar la pintura

de esta reunión entre el ángel Gabriel y María que hizo Fra Angelico (1440-1445). En ese fresco, Gabriel y María están afuera y sentados en medio de las columnas, y Gabriel, con sus grandes alas y manos cruzadas, contemplando a María y haci-endo gestos hacia ella. Ella está bien vestida en un ropaje tradicional de color azul y aunque su rostro muestra conmoción, sus manos cruzadas modelan sumisión y humildad. Esta obra de arte está tan bellamente ejecutada que podemos desapercibir algunos de sus más finos detalles. Del mismo modo, porque la escena del Evangelio es tan famil-iar, podemos olvidarnos de los pequeños detalles. Hace unos años, este autor encontró un libro para niños titulado “La Navidad” que fue ilustrado por Julie Vivas. Debido a que sus dibujos eran tan fres-cos, encantadores y simples, convidaba una per-spectiva nueva en la historia.

VOLVER A MIRAR

Lucas dice que María “estaba muy preocupada por lo que se le dijo y se preguntaba que tipo de saludo

podría ser ese”. Ella preguntó: “¿cómo puede ser esto posible?” Estas preguntas no concuerdan como Fra Angelico puso a Gabriel y María. En las ilustraciones de Vivas, el ángel Gabriel sentado con las alas maltratadas, cabeza calva, está to-mando una taza de café con María mientras los dos juntos tratan de resolverlo. El texto es el mismo, pero el mensaje transmitido es diferente. Hay un grado diferente de comodidad y familiaridad en estas ilustraciones. Este “tomando café” es algo que tenemos que aprender a hacer con las escrituras y con nuestras vidas. Después de este evento, María embarazada viajó a las colinas para estar con Isabel, una men-tora sabia y anciana, la figura de una madre. Ella pasó tres meses ahí reflexionando y preparándose para el nacimiento de su hijo. En esta última se-mana de Adviento, dedica unos momentos para encontrar un momento Gabriel y María o momento Elizabeth y María y lee las lecturas de Navidad de nuevo para ver lo que podrías haber pasado por alto, y para encontrar una nueva forma de que Cristo habite en ti. Lecturas de hoy: 2 Sm 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2–3, 4–5, 27, 29; Rom

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Chúng ta đang tiến dần tới Mùa Giáng Sinh. Lời Chúa của Chúa nhật thứ bốn Mùa Vọng giới thiệu với chúng ta một nhân vật quan trọng mà Thiên Chúa đã mời gọi cộng tác để thực

hiện mầu nhiệm Nhập Thể, đó là Đức Trinh nữ Maria. Với Đức Trinh nữ Maria, lời hứa ban Đấng Thiên sai không còn mơ hồ xa xôi hay mênh mang bàng bạc, nhưng đã quy về một con người cụ thể. “Đức Chúa ở cùng Bà”, đây vừa là lời chào, vừa là lời khẳng định một chân lý sâu xa: Thiên Chúa hiện diện trong tâm hồn những người công chính và Ngài ban cho họ được ân sủng dồi dào. Sự hiện diện của Chúa không lệ thuộc vào không gian và thời gian. Bài sách thánh thứ nhất kể lại suy tư của vua Đavít. Vì lòng tôn kính dành cho Chúa, ông muốn xây cho Ngài một ngôi nhà. Ông nghĩ thật là bất kính nếu ông ở lầu son gác tía, trong khi Chúa lại ngự nơi lều tạm. Nếu xây lâu đài là ý định của các bậc quân vương, thì ý của Chúa lại khác. Qua ngôn sứ Nathan, Chúa đã mời gọi vua Đavít nhìn lại lịch sử đã qua, để thấy Chúa luôn hiện diện giữa thăng trầm của đời ông cũng như trong lịch sử dân tộc. Chúa muốn ông nhận ra sự hiện diện của Ngài suốt bề dày lịch sử, từ thời xa xưa. Ngài không có nhu cầu nhà ở, không cần một lầu son gác tía. Điều Ngài muốn nơi con người, đó là hãy trung tín với Ngài mọi nơi mọi lúc. Nếu bền chí đi theo giáo huấn của Ngài, Đavít sẽ được Chúa chúc lành.

“Đức Chúa ở với ngài!”. Đó là lời khẳng định và là lời chúc phúc của ngôn sứ Nathan với vua Đavít. Đó cũng là lời Sứ thần Gabrien nói với Trinh nữ Maria. Tuy vậy, nếu sự hiện diện của Chúa giữa Dân Ngài từ trước tới nay chỉ thể hiện qua sự quan phòng che chở, thì nay Thiên Chúa lại hiện diện một cách thức hoàn toàn mới mẻ. Vâng, từ nay Thiên Chúa không còn ở chốn cao xanh xa vời vợi, nhưng Ngài đã hạ cố ghé thăm và ở lại với loài người. Ngôi Lời linh thiêng đã trở thành con người bằng xương bằng thịt để cư ngụ giữa chúng ta. Sau này, Chúa Giêsu tuyên bố: “Ai thấy Thày là thấy Chúa Cha”. Như thế, qua Chúa Giêsu, con người được gặp gỡ Thiên Chúa, tâm sự với Ngài. Những ai tin vào Chúa Giêsu sẽ cảm nhận sự hiện diện của Thiên Chúa một cách mới mẻ, gần gũi. Chúa Giêsu đã đến trần gian. Thiên Chúa hiện diện giữa nhân loại. Đó là một trong những nội dung quan trọng của sứ điệp Giáng Sinh. Từ nay, chấm dứt những nghi lễ của Cựu ước, vì Chúa Giêsu là Thượng Tế vĩnh cửu. Người đã hiến dâng chính mạng sống mình làm giá cứu chuộc cho con người. Thánh Phaolô diễn giải điều này, để khẳng định, những ai tin vào Chúa Giêsu, thì không phải tuân thủ những ràng buộc của luật tế tự Cựu ước (Bài đọc II). Nếu trong ngày truyền tin, Sứ thần đã chào kính Đức Maria: “Đức Chúa ở cùng Bà”, thì hôm nay, chúng ta cũng chào nhau trong phụng vụ: “Chúa ở cùng anh chị em”. Vâng, Chúa đang ở cùng chúng ta. Hãy xác tín vào sự hiện diện của Ngài. Hãy chạy đến với Chúa để xin Ngài ban ơn trợ lực cho chúng ta trên bước đường đời. Thế giới hôm nay đang vắng bóng tình thương. Thay vào đó là sự hận thù ghen ghét và bạo lực giết chóc. Cùng với Đức Trinh nữ Maria, chúng ta hãy khiêm tốn thưa với Chúa lời xin vâng, qua đó chúng ta đón nhận và cộng tác với Ngài, để “Nước Cha trị đến, ý Cha thể hiện dưới đất cũng như trên trời”.

Lạy

Chúa, tình

thương Chúa, đời đời con ca tụng.

Bài đọc 1 2 Sm 7,1-5.8b-12.14a.16

Vương quyền của Đa-vít sẽ tồn tại mãi mãi trước mặt Chúa. Bài đọc 2 Rm 16,25-27

Mầu nhiệm vốn được giữ kín tự ngàn xưa, nay được biểu lộ. Tin Mừng Lc 1,26-38

Này đây bà sẽ thụ thai, sinh hạ một con trai.

Suy Niệm

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We encourage you to take notes as you reflect on this week readings / homily:

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Liturgy Francine Moore (626) 930-0448 Eucharistic Ministers Linda Gutierrez (626) 446-7837 Lectors Christine Hunt (626) 422-3934 Sacristans Kathy Trinaystich (626) 359-6553 Altar Servers Frances Luna (626) 327-6147 Ushers Raul Arias (626) 357-6465 Music Ministry Joella Merten, Dir. (626) 821-0264 Joe Adamski (626) 437-5921 Francine Moore (626) 930-0448 Carlos Orozco (626) 371-6438 Deidre Stadler (626) 357-1433 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Pastoral Council David Gutkind (626) 622-5024 Couples/Singles for Christ Perry Rivera (909) 594-6475 Bereavement Gary Cooper (626) 482-5041 Finance Council Jerry Gutierrez (626) 446-7837 Perpetual Adoration/Nite Adoration Leticia Carbajal (626) 277-9429 Rosary Prayer Group Gary Miller [email protected] Meditation Group Pat Arkosy (626) 444-9355 Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304 Christian Service Temporarily Closed Grupo de Oracíón Teresa Villareal (626) 236-0374 Safeguard the Children Dianne Logan (626) 303-6299 Encuentro Matrimonial: Ramiro y Mirna Cabrera (626) 376-1079 Fatima First Saturday Devotion: Jo DeLa Torre (310) 663-1955 Divine Mercy Prayer Group Lupe Sheets (626) 716-1714 Women’s Ministry Joella Merten (626) 821-0264 BLD Prayer Community Kathy Dela Paz (626) 629-0788 Intercession Ministry Gloria Murillo (626) 316-0628 Justice & Peace Ministry Mark Mc Cormick Prayer Chain Ministry Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304

ANNUNCIATION CHURCH 1307 East Longden Avenue, Arcadia CA ~ www.annunciationchurch.net

OFFICE: 2701 Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 447-6202 Fax: (626) 447-9834 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M.) Office Manager Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11 Receptionist Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2701 South Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 446-1625 Monday & Wednesday 5:00—8:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday 2:00—8:00 P.M Closed on Fridays Director Arcie Reza Office Staff: Alexandra Dixon and Jessica Tang Confirmation/Youth Ministry Arcie Reza R.C.I.A. (Adults Only) Sandra Rivera (626) 506-9068 R.C.I.A. for Children/F.I.R.E. Children’s Liturgy Esther and Susan (626) 446-1625

Pastor: Rev. Freddie Chua In Residence: Rev. Eugene Herbert Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Timothy O’Connell

LITURGIES Saturday Evening Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon (Español) 3:00 p.m. (Vietnamese) 4:45 p.m.—Liturgy of the Hours Weekday Mass Schedule 8;30 a.m. Mon. Tue. Thurs. Friday Wed. [Marian Devotion] with O.L.O.P.H. Devotion 7:00 P.M. Rosary 7:30 P.M. Mass of the B.V.M. First Friday Schedule 7:45 A.M. Reconciliation 8:30 A.M. Mass & Exposition All Day Adoration 7:30 P.M. Benediction Fatima First Saturday Devotion 7:00 P.M. Adoration 8:00 P.M. Mass Holy Days Vigil: 5:30 P.M. 8:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. or by appointment Matrimony Six months notice required. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Baptism Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the necessary paperwork and to be given the name and phone number of the Baptism Catechist to contact and pre-register for your classes. Child Abuse Hotline Reporting Sexual Abuse: (800) 355-2545 Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Ph.D