MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS: 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY MASS ON SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: IN ENGLISH 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) DOMINGO-MISA EN ESPAÑOL: 12:30 p.m.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Ave. Montebello, California 90640

HOLY DAYS: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Evening before Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. BAPTISM: Infants & Children register in the Rectory Office RCIA: Call Roy Ramirez at (562) 879-9478 MARRIAGES: Couples must call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance.

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CONTACT/INFORMATION

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmparish.com Email: olmm1950@gmail.com (323) 725-7578 Fax (323) 722-2654 Office Hours Monday—Friday- 8am-5pm Saturday— 8am-4pm Sunday— 8am-2:30pm

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Vianney, Pastor Monsignor Juan Matas, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Fred Rios, Permanent Deacon Deacon Fred Lara, Permanent Deacon

Administrative Staff

Connie Lizarraga, Administrative Assistant Camelia Robles, Social Service Director/Plant Manager

Ministries

Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com

(323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562)879-9478

Have You Remembered Your Parish or School

In Your Will or Trust?

WELCOME TO Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish If you are visiting or new in our community we are blessed that you are here to worship and celebrate with us. We encourage all Catholic adults living within the parish, and those who would like to join our parish, to register. Please contact the Rectory Office.

Roy Ramirez, RCIA (323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562) 879-9478

Alan Leoncio, Music Coordinator (323) 725-7578

Religious Education

Irma Montreal, Coordinator (323) 725-7578, Ext. 312

Eucharistic Ministers

Hector Medrano (323)725-7578 etorin45@gmail.com Lectors

Rosie Vasquez (323) 887-8668 Altar Servers

Irma Montreal (323)725-7578 ext. 312

irmamontreal@yahoo.com Christine Silva, Bulletin (323)725-7578

olmmbulletin@gmail.com

Parish School 840 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmschool.com (323) 728-5435 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

NOVENA: Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday, 7:00 p.m.

ADORATION: Second Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: After 7:30 a.m. Mass

HOLY HOUR AND ROSARY OF THE UNBORN: 3rd Wednes-day, 8:00 a.m.

24 HRS. PREGNANCY PRO-LIFE: Hotline (323) 261-0731 LINEA DE EMERGENCIA PRO-VIDA 24 hrs. (323) 261-0731

Check out the website for our parish,

www.olmmparish.com

If you wish to reach us via

Email: olmm1950@gmail.com

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - October 21, 22 & 23. 7:30a.m. --------------- 7:00p.m. Kyan L., Thursday, Friday - October 24,& 25 7:30 a.m. Allison M., Rose L. M. 7:00 p.m. Isaac L., Aurora M. Saturday - October 26 7:30 a.m. --------------- 5:00 p.m. Olivia V., Isyss P. Sunday - October 27 8:30 a.m. Francisco G., Marissa G., Kyan L. 10:30 a.m. Samantha I., Isabelle I., Tiffany I. 12:30 p.m. Jesus L., Giselle A., Oliva M., Maltilda L. 6:00 p.m. Gustavo G., Ethan T.

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SUNDAY, October 20, 2019 8:30 am Jesus G. Vargas Lupe Maruska Irene Salais Casiano C. Cajimat Ursula I. Corden 10:30 am Veronica Trujillo Luis Avalos Federico Verduzco Noriko Yoshihara Candelaria Gupit 12:30 pm Parish Family 6:00 pm Osmundo Malimban Reynante Diaz Alfonso & Mayra Perez Bryan Serrano ` Angela Lopez MONDAY, October 21 7:30 am Ignacio Flores (Dec.) Manuel Flores (Dec.) Julio Flores (Dec.) 7:00 pm Jasmine Leon Santos (Dec.) Angela D. Ojeda (Dec.) Guadalupe Bojorquez (Dec.) Ramona Hyrny (Dec.) TUESDAY, October 22 7:30 am Elodia Martinez (Dec. B’day) Federico Verduzco (Dec.) 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, October 23 7:30 am Dn. Roger Faubert (Dec. 40 dys) Federico Verduzco (Dec.) 7:00 pm Fr. Anthony Dewan (Liv. B’day) Mary & Cecilia Lei (Liv.) THURSDAY, October 24 7:30 am Aurora Buenaventura (Dec.) Federico Verduzco (Dec.) 7:00 pm Maria Rivas (Dec. Anniv.) Maria Socorro Bacacao (Dec. B’day) Crisogono Bacacao (Dec. Anniv.) Dafrosa Marquez (Dec. Anniv.) FRIDAY, October 25 7:30 am Gustavo Martinez (Dec. B’day) Miguel Anaya (Dec.) Elisa B. Sobrepeña (Dec.) Thomas Pinedo (Dec. B’day) 7:00 pm Eduardo Guevarra (Liv. B’day) Daisy Galarza (Liv. B’day) Irma Montreal (Liv. B’day) SATURDAY, October 26 7:30 am Federico Verduzco (Dec. Anniv.) Ramon Laureario (Dec.) 5:00 pm Mercedes Ferrell (Liv.) Catalina Cardenas Lopez (Dec.) Henry Fajardo (Dec. 10th Anniv.) Herlinda Osuna (Dec. Anniv.)

Preview of Next Sunday’s Readings Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 27, 2019 First reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Second reading: Timothy 4:6-8 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 A reading from the Book of Sirach The LORD is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint. The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens. The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds, judges justly and affirms the right, and the Lord will not delay. A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to Timothy Beloved: I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. At my first defense no one ap-peared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be com-pleted and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two peo-ple went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.' I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles him-self will be exalted."

Pray for the Dead PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for our Parishioners,

Mary Gallager and Anna Alvarez Our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families.

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY COLLECTION 10/13/2019 10/14/2018 Envelopes (330) $7,540.00 $7,156.00 Loose $3,114.00 $2,901.00 Total $10,654.00 $10,057.00 Repair & Maintenance/ Vision 2020 $1,829.00 $2,190.00 Please use your Contribution Envelopes if possible.

God Bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish.

Religious Education Office Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 Sunday’s Gospel, Luke Reflection for Parents What happens when our children pester us long enough for something? If it’s not life threatening and they’ve bugged us long enough, we usually find a way of giving in without losing face. We know just how the judge in Luke’s Gospel felt! Let the story of the persistent widow strengthen your prayers. Even if they are not answered in just the way we ask, God hears our prayers and cares for us. Bringing the Good News Into Your Family Be faithful praying with your children. Teach them simple prayers for starting their day, grace before meals, and prayers at bedtime. Say prayers every day. For a collection of rituals, bless-ings, prayers, and traditions meant to encour-age and inspire Catholic families to keep prayer at the heart of their home, check out Our Family Prays. Question of the Week Children: How often do you put off chores until you are forced to do them? Who is hurt by such a decision? Adults: Whose needs might you be failing to listen to right now? Pregunta de la semana Niños: ¿Qué tan a menudo pospones tus deberes hasta que te ves obligado a hacerlos? ¿Quién se ve perjudicado por esta decisión? Adultos: ¿Las necesidades de quién podrías estar ignorando en este momento?

This Sunday The RCIA Program will sponsor the Donut Sale. Next weekend The Parents of The Youth Confirmation Program will sponsor the Donut Sale. Thank You, to all organizations who give so much of their time to support the Donut Sale.

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Are you over the age of 21 years of age and are seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Our 16 week Confirmation class will guide you through the completion of your Baptism. Baptism marked the start of your relationship with Christ. Your soul changed permanently and you were filled with grace from God. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens these graces. This Confirmation Journey brings you closer to Christ and better prepares you to face the daily challenges of Christian life, in marriage, as a sponsor or Godparent. Registration begins November 2019! For more information, call Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or email: olmmrcia@gmail.com

Are you Interested in the Catholic Faith? The R.C.I.A. Program is designed for Adults

who are seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion or have been baptized and are seeking Confirmation and Holy Communion. Classes have

begun and are held on Sunday in Laboure Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING

ACCEPTED. Applications are available in the Rectory Office

and on the Church website. If you want to know more about the R.C.I.A. Jour-

ney of Faith, please call: Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or contact us through our

website, olmmrcia@gmail.com You can see current information through

Facebook OLMM RCIA All are welcome!

Youth Confirmation

Our Youth Confirmation program is for high

school students. It is a two-year journey involv-ing faith formation classes, retreats and commu-nity service hours leading to the gifts of the Holy

Spirit and the Sacrament of Confirmation. Class Schedule

Year 1- October 20 Year 2- October 27

All classes begin with check in promptly at 3:45pm in Watterson Hall

For questions, please email Cristina at olmmyouthconfirmation@gmail.com or

contact Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation Director

at 562-879-9478.

¿SABIA USTED?

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DID YOU KNOW?

INFANT BAPTISM (Under seven years old) Our next Baptism Class will be November 3 English and 10 de Noviembre, Spanish. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate and $50.00 donation to the Rectory Office to register for the preparation class for Parents and Godparents. This should be done three months before the desired date of Baptism. Baptism dates are as follows: English, Nov. 17th (No Baptisms in December.) Spanish: 24 de Noviembre. (No Spanish Baptisms in December.) For more infor-mation please call the Rectory Office at (323) 725-7578.

Know the signs of denial Denial is a commonly used defense mechanism for abuse vic-tims. Because they want to believe that things will go back to normal, victims often feel trapped into just allowing the situa-tion to play out. Fear of change can be overwhelming, espe-cially if the victim has been manipulated by his or her abuser. Victims may also struggle with accepting what’s happening because they know their abuser closely, as a family member or friend. It’s important to recognize the signs of denial and how to break through those barriers that can keep a victim from true healing. To learn more, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Many Faces of Denial, Part 2,” at http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

Conozca las señales de la negación La negación es un mecanismo de defensa comúnmente usado por las víctimas de abuso. Debido a que quieren creer que las cosas volverán a ser normales, las víctimas por lo regular se sienten atrapadas en el hecho de haber permitido que la situa-ción se desarrollara. El miedo al cambio puede ser abrumador, especialmente si la víctima ha sido manipulada por su abusa-dor o abusadora. Las víctimas también pueden tener dificulta-des para aceptar lo que está pasando porque su abusador es alguien cercano, como un miembro o amigo de la familia. Es importante reconocer las señales de negación y cómo romper esas barreras que evitan que la víctima tenga una verdadera sanación. Para aprender más sobre el tema, lea el artículo de VIRTUS ® “The Many Faces of Denial, Part 2” (Las muchas caras de la negación, parte 2) en http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

QUINCEAÑERA MASS If you would like information/requirements to plan a Quinceañera Mass, please call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance at (323) 725-7578, and ask for Chris.

SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE INFORMATION If you would like information regarding Marriage Preparation, please call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance of proposed Wedding date at (323) 725-7578 and ask for Chris.

School News

We are kindly asking for donations to support families in our Youth Confirmation Program who are in need of financial

assistance to pay for their tuition fees. The $150.00 tuition fee covers class materials

and retreat expenses for the year. Are you able to sponsor a student?

Are you able to donate a portion of the tuition? Any amount you are able to donate would be greatly

appreciated and would ease the financial responsibility from the students and their families.

We appreciate your consideration to donate to our students. If you are interested in making a donation,

please contact Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation Director at (562)879-9478.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.

Congratulations to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish School, Mariachi Group

Congratulations to our school Mariachi Group and Ms. Villa for receiving the Mayor’s Award at the Montebello City Parade this past Saturday! Our school Mariachi Group consists of 2nd to 8th graders who faithfully practice, with Ms. Villa and her sister Anaid. They started the group three years ago. They perform once a month, for the Saints of the month Mass at 10:30 am. and for various communities events.

Come to the Saints of the Month Mass and hear this wonderful group of talented students.

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Knights of Columbus Will be sponsoring their First Annual “Casino Night” on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 6:30pm to 10:30pm., in Watterson Hall. Tickets are $35 per person. Tickets will be sold after all Masses. Don’t miss out on a great event. Various raffles and 50/50. Many prizes! Must be 21 years old to attend. For more information, please call: Frank Montoya at 323-724-3604.

“Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles”

You Are Invited to Join Fr. John Vianney on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Petra,

Jordon May 20 - 31, 2020 Walk where Jesus walked and be enriched and spiritually blessed as we visit many of the places where Our Lord taught and the Apostles followed. Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Capernaum - Cana - Nazareth Tiberias - Private Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee - Masada - Dead Sea Also included is the red-rose city of Petra, Jordon. Includes LAX air, First Class 4*Hotels, ALL Break-fasts & Dinners, ALL Sightseeing with Admissions, Special Masses at the significant Basilicas Space is Limited ... Call Adeline Today!! (818) 368-6545

Smile

TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH Girl Scout Troop 6621 are collecting donations for the Downtown Women's Shelter. They will be collecting hygiene products after Sunday

morning Masses TODAY, Sunday, Oct 20th. They will be making and delivering hygiene packets to the shelter. If you would like to make a donation of products or gift cards, please call Lisa 562-287-9766 or we will see you after Sunday Mass In the Patio.

“It’s Time for your “Close Up”!

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish will be putting together a “yearbook “ in honor of the

70th Anniversary of the Parish. We need the support of all our parishioners and

friends to make this successful. There is NO cost for this and you will receive a free 8” by 10” photo.

Families and individuals-everyone is welcome to take part! If you are interested in purchasing additional photos, remem-

ber they make wonderful Christmas Cards and Gifts! Please contact the Rectory Office to make your appointment.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish Ministry Fair

TODAY, Sunday, October 20, 2019 Start time: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Members of the various Ministries will be in the patio area, to explain their Ministries. Stop by and see what they have to offer for ALL of OUR Parishioners! This is YOUR Parish, take advantage of this “Fair” and become acquainted with what the Ministries actually do in the Parish. You might decide to join them!!!

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY APPEAL Be Baptized and Sent—on Mission in the World !

TODAY, World Mission Sunday, in the Extraordinary Missionary Month, we are called to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ alive in the Church and to offer, through this Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial

support through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of Jesus. Today we are “sent” out to wit-ness Mission in the world through our prayers and personal sacrifices for our brothers and sisters around the world. Your prayers and financial help, offered today, on WORLD MIS-SION SUNDAY, support mission Priests, religious Sisters and Brothers and lay catechists who are Christ’s witness to a world so in need of His healing, love and peace.