THE SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Father Manuel Leon Bravo, Pastor Deacon Santi & Virginia Gorospe

Deacon Agustin & Veronica Jimenez Deacon John & Joyce Tullius

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:30pm

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:15pm Vigil Mass (English) 7pm Vigil Mass (Spanish)

Sunday: 7:30am (E), 9am (E), 11am (E) 12:30pm (S) 5:15pm (E) Weekdays: 8:15am (E)

Holy Days: Vigil Mass (S) 7:00pm & Day of (E) 8:15am

DEVOTIONS / ADORATION Tuesdays 7pm Blessed Sacrament (Silent) Adoration

Wednesday: 9am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (E) First Friday: Fri. 9am—12am Blessed Sacrament Adoration; 7pm Mass (B)

First Saturday: 2000 Hail Marys 4am / Mass 8:15am / Rosary 4:30pm

CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30-4:45pm (or call the office for an appointment)

All Tuesdays of the Month 7pm (except the 4th Tuesday)

SICK CALLS: Please call the Church Office. FUNERALS: Please call the Church Office.

BAPTISMS: Arrangements must be made 1 month in advance. Classes in English are the first Thursday of every month

Clases en Español serán el primer Viernes del mes. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance.

Saint Madeleine Sophie, pray for us!

Called to Renew The second weekend of every month is our Called to Renew weekend. On this weekend every month we will take any new pledges or any payments you want to make to your exist-ing pledge. You may turn in any clearly la-beled pledge, in any Collection Basket on this weekend. Thank you for your support!

St. Madeleine Catholic Church 931 E. Kingsley Ave., Pomona, CA 91767-5098

www.stmadeleinechurch.org st.madeleinechurch@gmail.com

Phone (909) 629-9495 Fax (909) 623-7148

This months Altar Candles donated by The Rocha Family

Please remember them in your prayers!

Saturday, February 22 5:15 pm Benedict Wiatrek, Blessings (Sister Carol)

and Maral Tavition, RIP (Sio Family)

and Carol Cheng, Blessings (Lee Family)

and Leo Stec, RIP (Stec Family)

and Rita Martinez, Birthday Blessings (Husband) 7:00 pm open at time of printing Sunday, February 23 7:30 am Pro Populo

9:00 am Segundo Sandoval, RIP (Wife & Family)

and Linda Sio, RIP (Sio Family)

and Consolacion Dungca, RIP (Cora de Guzman & Family)

11:00 am Eleanor Juarez, RIP (Sister-in-Law)

12:30 pm Alberto Saucedo, RIP (Hijo Joe & Familia) 5:15 pm open at time of printing Monday, February 24 8:15 am Segundo Sandoval, RIP (Wife & Family)

and Mylene Cook, Birthday Blessings (Mom & Dad)

and Mike Mendez, Birthday Blessings (Manny & Sylvia Ramallo)

Tuesday, February 25 8:15 am Patricia Juarez, Birthday Blessings (Auntie Terry)

Wednesday, February 26 8:15 am open at time of printing 6:00 pm open at time of printing 7:30 pm open at time of printing Thursday, February 27 8:15 am Ruth Rodriguez, Birthday Blessings (St. Madeleine Staff)

Friday, February 28 8:15 am Deacon Augustin Jimenez, Birthday Blessings (St. Madeleine Staff) and In Memory of Juana Zarate (Zarate Family)

and Jim & Debbie Lowe, Anniversary Blessings (Manny & Sylvia Ramallo)

Treasures From Our Tradition Today, in the streets of Rio and New Orleans and in the ca-nals of Venice, Carnival reaches its height. We stand on the brink of Lenten discipline and order, of sacrifice and prayer, and like a diver for pearls, we take a deep breath of life’s abundance before immersing ourselves. Literally “Good-bye to the Flesh,” these once were days for clearing out the barnyard and having one last good roast before turning to fish, to eggs and cheese and porridges. In some places, masks and dis-guises are worn as a reminder that all falsehood must be stripped away in Lent and our true identity as the baptized must prosper. In others, the green, purple, and gold beads tossed in playful salute have their origins not only in the gifts of the magi, but also entwine the liturgical colors of Ordinary Time, Lent, and Easter. The message, sadly missed by many, is: embrace the Lenten journey, and find your life transformed. Dedicate the next few days to savoring life’s wonders, to the abundance of tables laden with great food and surrounded by the laughter of dear friends. Then, as you step forward to re-ceive ashes on your brow, you will have already acquired a yearning for the renewing splash of Easter’s waters.

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SANCTUARY LAMP Pedro & Rita Martinez

February Prayer List Mary Hernandez, Dwight Guild, Dennis Morelli, Norberto Zara-te, Catalina Moreno, Mrs. Rita Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Jorge Martinez, Rita Martinez, Shirley Flores, Mary Flores, Mark LeMelle, Mary Trejo, Anthony Brown, Sorreda Family, J. Luis Vazques, M. Lus Vazques, Mariana Alvarado, Yolanda Al-varado, Alfredo Torres, Fletes Family, Gabriel & German Mar-tinez, Felipe Cervantes, Rosa Sanchez, Arturo Segura, Leo-poldo Luna, Irene Ventura, Guadalupe Spindola, Rafael Bonil-la, Enrique Vera, Lolita Muller, Marcelino Lopez, Sylvia Dominguez, Alfredo Mata, Tomasa Lopez, Miriam Ramirez, Francisco Cervantes, Olivia Ceja, Familia Mercado, Mariana Avina, Dean Vallejo, Mateo Valencia, Enlil Martinez-Cruz, Lu-cha Ramos, Rita Avalos, Jose Avalos, Felix Villalobos, Dora Gamboa, Angeles Barrios, Jaime Alisangco, Tere Cardenas, Aurora Vasquez, Mainor Ramos, Ana Castillo, Teresa Noyola, Edith Treto, Sahir & Kamaljit Troutman, Shamsher Singh, Erin Thompson, Christina Ruiz, Jennifer Dupont, Rogelio Quezada, Felipe Ortega, Jimenez Family, Rosalio Jimenez, Sol Datu and Family, Abou-Assi Family, Baby Boy Sproling, Diaz-Bedolla Family, Maria Senora, Martha Morelli, Monica Jimenez

Theryl Buan & Anne Marie Acosta ♥ 3-7-20 Jorge Asencion & Yunuen Telles ♥ 4-18-20

ASH WEDNESDAY Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: these disciplines, pre-scribed by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount, along with strict instructions not to flaunt them in public to win recognition and praise (Matthew 6:1-18), have been em-braced by all the saints at the beginning of every Lent for al-most two thousand years. But mention Lent, and many react with a grimace or slight shudder—even now, years after official obligations have been reduced to a minimum! No wonder the Eastern Rite’s “Lenten Announcement” sounds surprising: “Let us receive with joy, O faithful people, the divinely inspired announcement of Lent! The Lenten Spring shines forth! Begin the fast with joy! Let us fast from passions as well as food, taking pleasure in the good works of the Spirit, and accom-plishing them in love!” Saint John Chrysostom, whose feast is September 13, elaborates: “Do you fast? Give proof by your works. If you see a poor person, take pity. An enemy, be recon-ciled. A friend gaining honor, don’t be jealous.” A positive ap-proach! May the saints help us keep such a Lent!

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Madeleine Gift Shop

The St. Madeleine Gift Shop will be held in the hall on Sun., Feb. 23 with items available to increase your Lenten journey to Christ. Bibles will be availa-ble at little or no cost as Scripture is God’s Word, an absolute necessity in the life of the Catholic believer. The shop will be open after all Sunday Masses.

La tiendita de Santa Magdalena es-tará en el salón-cafeteria el domingo, 23 de febrero, con objetos para el crec-imiento espirtual durante su jornada cuaresmal hacia Cristo Jesús. Biblias serán disponibles a poco costo pues las Sagradas Escrituras son la Palabra de Dios, una necesidad absoluta en la vida del creyente Católico. La tiendita estará abierta después de todas las Misas del domingo.

Stations of the Cross Trip St. Madeleine is holding their annual bus trip to pray the Stations of the Cross in Sierra Madre on Wed., March 11 at 9:30am. A donation of $10 per adult is requested for bus fare. Please sign up at the office. Santa Magdalena celebra su viaje anual en autobús para rezar las Esta-ciones de la Cruz en Sierra Madre el miércoles 11 de marzo a las 9:30 a.m. Se solicita una donación de $ 10 por adulto para la tarifa del autobús. Por favor regístrese en la oficina.

Tardeada de Parejas “Tardeada de Parejas” 29 de Febrero. Horario: 5-10PM. ¡Gratis! Donde: Salon Parroquial. Tendremos: Alabanza, Ora-cion, Cera & Juegos. Registrate: 909-223-2365, 909-367-8780, 909-331-9526, 909-331-9529. ¡Note lo pierdas!

English Bible Study T h e E n g l i s h B i b l e S t u d y , “Matthew: The King and His King-dom,” will be starting in March on Sundays from 2-4:30PM in Confer-ence Room A. Dive into the story of how Christ established His Kingdom in Matthew. A 24 part Bible Study featuring Jeff Cavins. Registration is free. The student workbook is $36.

You should bring your Catholic Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For more info or to register for the study, call our Bible Study Facilitators, Vedasto and Carmencita Sorreda at 909-918-9368.

Women’s Silent Retreat The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles are of-fering their Annual Women’s Silent Retreat on March 27-29 on the beautiful and serene grounds of the Saced Heart Retreat House in Al-hambra. The Retreat Master is Rev. Sebadtian Walshe, O. Praem. The deadline for your reservation appli-cation and payment is Fri., March 6. For more info pick up a flyer at all church doors or call Laura Fuentes a t 3 2 3 - 3 0 1 - 9 0 9 0 o r LCFuentes@hotmail.com.

Box Tops for Education Our Parish School is collecting Box Tops for Education coupons from the tops of hundreds of participating prod-ucts. If you would like to support them in the purchase of new computers simply place your coupons in an enve-lope and turn them in to the Sunday Collection baskets. For more info call the school office at 623-9602.

Pull Tabs Needed The Catholic Daughters are collect-ing pull tabs to go towards helping out the Ronald McDonald Homes for sick children and their families. Please drop them in the containers on the literature racks at all church doors or in the Hall.

What is Scrip? How Does it Work?

♦ Buy Scrip Gift Cards, available eve-ry first and third Sunday of the month in the Hall from 10AM-12PM or any time from the office during normal hours, in everyday categories including groceries, gas, restaurants, entertainment, and more, from over 750 retailers.

♦ A percentage of each gift card pur-chased goes directly to the church.

♦ Use the Scrip Gift Card on your everyday shopping or as a gift.

Put your everyday spending to work for the church!

¿Qué es Scrip? ¿Como funciona? ♦ Compre tarjetas de regalo Scrip,

disponibles todos los primeros y terceros domingos del mes en el Hall de 10 AM a 12PM o en cualquier momento desde la ofici-na durante el horario normal, en categorías diarias que incluyen compras, gas, restaurantes, entret-enimiento y más, desde más de 750 minoristas.

♦ Un porcentaje de cada tarjeta de regalo comprada va directamente a la iglesia.

♦ Use la tarjeta de regalo Scrip en sus compras diarias o como rega-lo.

¡Pon tus gastos diarios a trabajar para la iglesia!

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land You are invited to join Archbishop José H. Gomez along with Bishop David O’Connell, Monsignor Antonio Caccia-puoti, Fr. James Anguiano & Fr. Parker Sandoval on a once-in-a-lifetime Pil-grimage to the Holy Land: Oct. 26-Nov 5. Join them as they Walk in the Foot-steps of Jesus! Only $4,299 from Los Angeles plus $195 in tips. Download the free color brochure & registration form at www.GoCatholicTravel.com/20033.

Easter Boutique The Catholic Daughters are gearing up for their Annual Easter Boutique. They are collecting new or gently used items, crafts, and baked goods. For more info call Margaret at 909-437-5957.

Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross are prayed bilingually every Friday night during the Season of Lent in the church. Las Estaciones de la Cruz se rezan bilingües todos los viernes por la noche durante la temporada de Cuaresma en la iglesia.

Feb 28 at 7PM March 6 at 6PM

March 13 at 7PM March 20 at 7PM March 27 at 7PM

April 3 at 6PM

Office of Religious Education/ Oficina de Educacion Religiosa

2020 Confirmation Retreat

St. Madeleine Catholic School PK3, TK4, Kindergarten, 1st—5th Grade

To Educate and Empower Our Future Catholic Leaders! www.stmadeleineschool.org or mariasacredheart@gmail.com

Save the Date

FISH FRY and MOVIE NIGHT

“Nemo” and “Little Mermaid”

Friday

February 28 5pm in the Hall

Todos

Bienvenidos!

I Can Read and Retell a Bible Story… Noah’s Ark

I Can Name the 7

Sacraments and I Can

Identify All Their Signs

and Symbols

Monique

100% I Am Going to College!

DID YOU KNOW? Visiting Clergy Members are VIRTUS® Trained A priest who is visiting the Archdiocese to minister for more than 15 days is re-quired to complete a VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children Adult Awareness Program, or present certification that states they have already completed a safe environ-ment program. Archdiocesan officials will review alternative safe environment pro-grams to ensure that they meet the standards held in our archdiocese for content and training protocols. These requirements are not just for priests — any bishop, deacon, religious brother or sister ministering in the archdiocese, must be cleared before beginning their ministry. For more information, visit http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-4/topic-9-4-1.

¿SABÍA QUE? Los miembros del clero de visita también reciben entrenamiento VIRTUS® Un sacerdote que está de visita en la Arquidiócesis para ministrar por más de 15 días debe completar el Programa de VIRTUS® para la Concientización de Adultos para la Protección de los Hijos de Dios, o presentar una certificación que declare que ellos ya han completado un programa de ambiente seguro. Fun-cionarios de la Arquidiócesis revisarán esos programas de ambiente seguro al-ternativos para asegurar que llenan los estándares que se mantienen en nuestra Arquidiócesis en cuanto a protocolos de contenido y entrenamiento. Estos requisi-tos no son solo para los sacerdotes. También los requisitos que presente cualquier obispo, diácono, hermano o hermana religiosos que ministren en la Arquidiócesis deben ser aprobados antes de que inicien su ministerio. Para obten-er más información, visite http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-4/topic-9-4-1.

FORGIVENESS People who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they must pass if they are to reach heaven; for everyone has a need to be forgiven.

—George Herbert PERDÓN Aquel que no puede perdonar a los demás rompe el puente que deberá cru-zar para alcanzar el cielo; porque todos tienen la necesidad de ser perdonados.

—George Herbert

Safeguard the Children The Office of Safeguard the Children provides ongoing support, education, training and resources to help prevent child sexual abuse and to address chil-dren’s safety in our parishes, schools, homes and communities.

March 2 @ 6PM Keeping the Promise Alive in English

April 20 @ 6PM Protecting God’s Children in English

May 4 @ 6PM Protecting God’s Children in Spanish

June 8 @ 7PM Protecting God’s Children in English

July 20 @ 7PM Keeping the Promise Alive in English

August 17 @ 7PM Keeping the Promise Alive in Spanish

September 14 @ 6PM Keeping the Promise Alive in English

October 5 @ 6PM Protecting God’s Children in English

November 16 @ 6PM Protecting God’s Children in Spanish

December 7 @ 6PM Protecting God’s Children in English

REPENTANCE Of all human acts, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none. —Thomas Carlyle

ARREPENTIMIENTO De todas las actos de la persona, el arrepentimiento es el más divino. El error más grande de todos es estar consiente de uno. —Thomas Carlyle

English Bible Study The English Bible Study, “Matthew: The King and His Kingdom,” is 2-4:30PM on the Sundays of: Mar 8, 15 & 22; Apr 5 & 26; May 3 & 17; Jun 14 & 28; Jul 12, 19 & 26; Aug 9 & 23; Sept 13 & 27; Oct 11 & 18; Nov 8, 15 & 22; Dec 6 & 13. For more info call Vedasto or Carmencita Sorreda at 909-918-9368.

Estudio Biblico en Español El Estudio Biblico se reúne todos los viernes de 6-10PM en la sala de con-ferencias A. Para mas información llama a Raul Mercado a 909-629-8594.

TOGETHER IN MISSION 2019

As of January 17, 2020

2019 Goal $43,400.00 Amount Paid $21,068.20

Thank you and God bless you for your continued generosity!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thank You!

On behalf of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul we would like to thank all pa-rishioners for your donations, contribu-tions, and your prayers. God is good!

We Need Your Help! Do you want to give back? Do you en-joy serving others? Are you open to ministering to others in need? If so, the Society of St. Vincent could use your help and ideas! Please call 909-632-4 1 7 6 o r e m a i l u s at ssvdpsmcc@gmail.com.

Food Pantry Our Pantry serves the community of Pomona. If you are in need of food please stop by with your valid ID. When: 2nd, 3rd, & last Wednesday of the month Where: Behind the church's main of-fice Time: 8:30-10:30am *If you'd like to donate food we are in need of the following items: rice, cook-ing oil, regular oatmeal, and peanut butter. Please leave in the boxes in the church or in the main office.

Pomona Homeless Shelter Every Wednesday 6-7PM we serve over 275 individuals. If you'd like to help with cooking or serving please contact us at 909-632 - 4176 or email us at ssvdpsmcc@gmail.com.

STRONG BELIEFS Strong beliefs win strong people and make them stronger. —Walter Bagehot CREENCIAS FIRMES Creencias firmes ganan a personas fuertes y las hace más fuertes.

—Walter Bagehot

FORGIVING AN ENEMY Who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life. —Johann Kaspar Lavater

PERDONANDO A UN ENEMIGO Quien aún no ha perdonado a un ene-migo aún no ha disfrutado de las más sublimes alegrías de la vida.

—Johann Kaspar Lavater

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Fast and Abstinence

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday, February 23 Blood Drive • 8AM-3PM • Hall

Coro Guadalupano • 10-12PM • CR-A Bible Study• 2-4PM • CR-A

Monday, February 24 School Choir Practice • 3-5PM • Church

Divine Mercy • 5-10PM • CR-A Grupo de Oración • 6-9PM • Hall

Grupo de Oración • 7-9PM • Sch #8 S. G. • 7-9PM • CR-B

Tuesday, February 25 Legión de María• 9-10:30AM • CR-A

Grupo de Oración • 6-10PM • Hall/K/Café/#8 Adoration• 7PM • Church

Legion of Mary• 7-9PM • CR-A

Wednesday, February 26 Ash Wednesday Mass (E)• 8:15AM • Church Ash Wednesday Mass (E)• 6:00PM • Church RCIA • 7-9PM • Hall/CR-A & B/Sch #2, 5, 8 Ash Wednesday Mass (S)• 7:30PM • Church

Thursday, February 27 Divine Mercy • 5-10PM • CR-A

Encuentro Matrimonial • 7-10PM • Cafeteria-B

Friday, February 28 Office Closed

Sick & Dying Prayer Group • 9-10AM • Chapel School Fish Fry • 5-7PM • Hall/K Estudio Biblico • 6-10PM • CR-A

Stations of the Cross • 7-8PM • Church

Saturday, February 29 Religious Ed• 8AM-1PM • Sch/CR-A & B/Cafe Confirmation• 3-5PM • Sch #5 & 8/CR-A & B

Confessions • 3:30-4:45PM Grupo de Oración• 5-11PM • Hall/K

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: James 3:13-18 Mark 9:14-29 Tuesday: James 4:1-10 Mark 9:30-37 Wednesday: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20 — 6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Luke 9:22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58:1-9a Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Luke 5:27-32 Sunday: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

ST. MADELEINE CATHOLIC CHURCH REGISTRATION REGISTRO PARROQUIAL DE SANTA MAGDALENA

I wish to register/me gustaría registrar I would like to receive envelopes/me gustaría recibir sobres Name/Nombre:______________________________________________ Street Address/Domicilio:______________________________________ City/Ciudad:_________________ Zip Code/Código Pos-tal:____________ Phone/Teléfono:____________________Date: Fecha________________

MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY/MIEMBROS DE SU FAMILIA

NAMES/NOMBRES DATE OF BIRTH/ FECHA DE NACIMIENTO

Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Bring your copy to the parish office or email smcc.ldeberry@aol.com.

PARISH STAFF

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Business Manager: Maria Zavala…….……………………..…..909-629-9495

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / YOUTH MINISTRY Coordinator: Veronica Rincon ……………………………………..909-629-7377

OFFICE OF LITURGY & SPIRITUALITY Liturgy & Spiritual Life Coordinator: Linda DeBerry……909-629-9495 /

smcc.ldeberry@aol.com 909-228-9168

ORGANIZATION COORDINATORS

Catholic Daughters: Margaret Velarde……………………..…..909-437-5957

Couples for Christ: Kopie & Cora Jalad………………………...909-455-7053

Divine Mercy: Anaeva Padro……………….…………………….….….951-203-7133

Encuentro Matrimonial: Isidro & Rosa Luevano………...…909-545-1613

English Bible Study: Vedasto & Carmencita Sorreda….…909-918-9368

Estudio Biblico: Raul Mercado………………………………….….909-629-8594

Filipino Stewards: Alex Uvero ……………………………...…..860-389-0382

Tras las Huellas de Jesús: Ildefonso Gamboa, Sr. ………..909-367-8780

ICON: Margaret Velarde……………………………………….….….909-437-5957

Legion of Mary: Deborah Lemelle…………………………...…..909-461-8362

Legion de María: Margarita Rivas…………………………….….909-506-5359

Respect Life: Terry Trew………………………………………………909-576-6611

Safeguard the Children: Linda DeBerry……………………..…909-629-9495

Sick & Dying Prayer Teams: Karen Ortiz (E)……………….…909-764-7097 Lourdes Countee (S & E)…..909-343-0987

Sociedad Guadalupana: Martin & Martha Landeros…..…909-630-8437

St. Vincent de Paul: ……………909-632-4176 or ssvdpsmcc@gmail.com