SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY: 7:00 AM (Vietnamese) 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Vigil

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM,12 Noon, 6:30 PM 4:00 PM (Vietnamese)

WEEKDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:30 PM (Fri) (Vietnamese)

FIRST WEDNESDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM FIRST FRIDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM (Vietnamese)

HOLY DAY: 8:00 PM Vigil (Vietnamese/English) 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SAT: 4:00 PM - 5 :00 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, and by appointment

St. Christopher Church is a faith-community of diverse people who gather to joyfully celebrate life, faith and love in Jesus Christ through serving others.

629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

TEL: (626) 960-1805 FAX: (626) 851-0595

OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM

EMAIL: sccwestcovina@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass

Associate Pastor/

Vietnamese Community Chaplain Rev. Ben Le

Permanent Deacons Deacon Douglas Moloney (Retired)

Deacon Loc Nguyen Deacon Jesse Batacan Deacon Andrew Cho

School Principal Lucia Saborio

Director of Religious Formation Judi Peña

Parish Secretary Elizabeth Hudson

629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

TEL: (626) 960-1805 FAX: (626) 851-0595

OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM

EMAIL: sccwestcovina@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

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First Reading Gn 12:1-4

The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.

“I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you.” Abram went as the LORD directed him.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22

R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Upright is the word of the LORD, and all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full. R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness, To deliver them from death and preserve them in spite of famine. R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield. May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you. R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Second Reading 2 Tm 1:8-10

Beloved:

Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Verse Before The Gospel Mt 17:5

From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him.

Gospel Mt 17:1-9

Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.

Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Request for Mass Intentions Parishioners wishing to make an offering so that Mass can be celebrated for their intention or for their loved ones -

both living and the dead, can have their request made known at the Parish Office of St. Christopher Church.

You are invited to: St. Christopher Parish

Lenten Reflection

By: Fr. Joseph Dass

On: March 20, Friday 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm In: Meeting Room A & B

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Our Semi-annual Blood Drive is

Today Sunday, March 8

at the Bramble Hall 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.

“Be Not Afraid” Cancer Ministry

Date: March 17

Speaker: Rev Joseph Arputhasamy

Theme: Rending your heart

Place: Meeting Room A& B Pls call: Lydia@626-960-9110 Julie@626-780-6221

Saturday, March 7

5:30 pm — Erna Concepcion (D) Rolando G. Asuncion † (D) Eleanor Grienzo † (D) Renato Cruz † Sunday, March 8 7:00 am — Moises Leal 8:30 am — Thanksgiving (D) Holy Souls † (D) Timothy Smith † (D) Cynthia Aquino † 10:15 am — Marc Riparip (D) Matthew Liwag † (D) Eleanore Juarez † 12:00 Noon (D) Rolando G. Asuncion †

(D) Edgar Salmingo † (D) Irene Maysaysay † 4:00 pm VN — Thanksgiving (D) All Souls † (D) Cao Nguyen † (D) Ninh Do † (D) Doanh Nguyen † 6:30 pm — St. Christopher’s Parishioners

Monday, March 9 6:30 am — Robert Chua Ke Suy 8:30 am — Jeanette Edpao (D) Rolando G. Asuncion †

(D) Angelita David † (D) Armando Salita † Tuesday, March 10 6:30 am (D) Purita Morales † (D) Leoncio Go † 8:30 am — Sherwin & Elizabeth Mendoza

(D) Genoveva Cristobal † (D) Francisco C. De Pano †

(D) Alejandro P. Ramos †

Wednesday, March 11 6:30 am (D) Diem Tran † (D) Manuela Leal † 8:30 am (D) Basilio & Dolores Sanchez †

(D) Francisco C. De Pano † (D) Neil Sullivan † Thursday, March 12 6:30 am (D) Theresa and Mariano Dass † 8:30 am (D) Emmanuel Catapang † — Mason Borromeo

Friday, March 13 6:30 am (D) Horatius Claude Muire †

8:30 am — Fabio H. S. Borsa (D) Izolda Saretto †

(D) Jeff Rojas † 7:30 pm VN (D) Su Nguyen † (D) Thuong Nguyen † (D) Kim La † (D) Micae † (D) Moi Nguyen † (D) Long Nguyen †

Saturday, March 14 7:00 am VN (D) Think Nguyen † (D) Hoc Nguyen † (D) Manh Nguyen †

(D) Thong Vo † 8:30 am — Benedict Angeles (D) Holy Souls † (D) Jennie Cardenas †

(D) Florentina B. Castaneda †

Fr. Kolbe Missionaries invite you to a Retreat

“Mother of the Eucharist” On: March 28

From: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Retreat Chaplain:

Fr. Gregory Dick, O.Praem

$30/person, Lunch provided

Contact:Jillian@626-917-0040

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Your prayers are requested for the recovery of:

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Matthew Allison, Elisea Bautista, David Ian-Buerta, Rosalie Gaitan, Esperanza Tabo, Hermie Ona, Margaret Weber, Ramon Quezada, Grace Pugh, Matthew Sarnecki, Jean Ford, Carlos Nava, Arthur Espinoza, Dominga del Rosario Quezada, Patrick Amador, Maria Garcia, Raul Gomez, Ali Garcia, Steven Berktold, Jose Adrian Aparicio, Matthew Brawders, Kenneth John Reyes, Guillermo Fuentes, Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, Enrique Urena, Martin Dayoan, Mary Ann Rambeau, Dn. Jesse Batacan, Vanessa Lise, Louie Laguitao, Rosalinda Raquiza, Luis Chacon, Janet Billanes, Leticia Cruz, John Garcia, Karl Revin D. Taccad, Esperanza Medina, Rachel Duran, Rosemary Zamora, Marilyn Futato, Philip Blunthorne, Sean & Anita, Bernard Manuit, Gustovo Garcia, Olga Garcia, Lydia & Paul Yoon, Alfredo Balansay, Mickey Wong, Janet Billanes, Elizabeth Stephens, Este de Leos, Manny Larosa, Liza Larosa, Maribel Pineda, Alexander Asuncion, Sonia Sotto, Florenio Peralta, Yvonne Sanchez, Sr. Donna Storms, Vanessa Chavez, Noah Martinez, Ning Aguinaldo, Becky Reymann, Rosemarie Honrado, Fielmia Cabasac, Ferdinand Asuncion, Yvonne Sanchez, Benie Young, Mary Ballesteros, Estrella Temat, Rosie Lavalan, Ida Nelson Bragado, Norberto Nelson Bragado, Virgie Torres, Aleli Nieves, Pilar Jose, Nenita Barata, Teresita Tanchoco, Jimson Magpantay, Isabella Eve Duong Reyes, Robert Reed, Mercy Reed, Emmanuel Reyes, Perna Castillo, Crisanta Castillo, Nita Derecho, Bong Genato, Leslie Espero, Gina Priddy, Rogelio Acevedo, Benjamin Acevedo, Irene Barrio, Gustavo Garcia, Olga Garcia & Family, Yvette Higgins, Leo Tate, Sam Alduenda, Eulogia Rosario.

May Jesus, the Divine Healer, send down His healing presence upon them and restore them to good health. Amen.

Are You Being Called to Serve? Join St. Christopher Church Ministry as an Usher, Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion, Minister of the Sick, Bereavement, Lector, Altar Server, Hospitality, Environment, Wedding Coordinator, Quinceneara Coordinator and more. We are also looking for Volunteers for our Sunday Fellowship Ministry in Gathering Area to provide Coffee and Donuts after morning Masses.

Please complete the ministry form at the parish office and a ministry coordinator will contact you.

Requirements-Sacrament of Matrimony • Required six months in advance preparation • Complete wedding registration at the parish office • Submit baptismal certificate • Meet with deacon to begin documentation process • Meet with a Priest to process the registration For Weddings, please call the Parish Office six months in advance at (626) 960-1805

MINISTRIES Adult Confirmation

Judi Pena Toni Lenhart

626-806-9818 626-260-5508

Altar Server/Sacristan Deacon Jesse 626-960-1805

Baptismal Class Al Ramos Tony Padriga

626-488-2469 626-217-3486

Bereavement Berty Jacobo 626-261-1800 Bible Class Fr. Joseph Dass 626-960-1805 Confirmation Youth Judi Peña 626-806-9818 Extraordinary Ministries Mark Zeman 909-215-2006 Lectors Berty Jacobo 626-261-1800 Legion of Mary Mina Palinay 626-230-5572 Ministers to the Sick Priests / EM 626-960-1805 Music Ministry Remi de Pedro 626-622-4260 Religious Formation Judi Peña 626-806-9818

RCIA Judi Pena Toni Lenhart

626-806-9818 626-338-2937

St. Vincent de Paul Gary Brys 626-260-6709 Ushers/Hospitality Byron Cisneros 626-824-0259

ORGANIZATIONS

Blood Drive Victoria Lorenzo 626-222-4456 Cancer Ministry Julie Villalva 626-780-6221 Catholic Men's Fellowship

Edgar Mendoza 626-319-8554

Daytime Bible Study Mar Navarro 626-404-3677

Divine Mercy Tammy Tran Aida Asuncion

626-384-6218 626-392-9274

El Shaddai Maria Fe Felix 626-274-4456 Filipino Community Maria Fe Felix 626-274-4456 Filipino Cursillo Gilda Manalo 626-825-9478 Guadalupana Alma Samaniego 626-674-1048 Handmaid of the Lord Grace Irish 626-482-8653 Knights of Columbus Andy Ruiz 626-862-1429 Korean Community Christine Cho 626-833-7564 NAIM Group Eloise Bienvenu 626-919-3735 Parent Teacher Group Josie Gonzalez 626-960-3079 Parish Fiesta Ernie Clark 626-824-4650 Senior Ministry Isabel Ozarko 626-919-4688 Spanish Ministry Rosa Mendoza 626-475-4682 Vietnamese Community Joseph Vu 626-384-7613

Sunday Offering

Feb. 16, 2020 Feb 23, 2020 Sunday Envelope……….…$ 7,469.00 $ 7,120.00 Sunday Plate………...….....$ 6,266.25 $ 4,557.61 Total ………..…….….$ 13,735.25 $ 11,677.61 ======== ======== Restricted Income: Building Maintenance Fund $ 70.00 $ 70.00

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CALLED TO RENEW CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged: $1,091,490.00 Total Paid: $ 68,795.21 Balance: $1,022,694.79

TOGETHER IN MISSION Archdiocese of Los Angeles

St. Christopher Parish, West Covina 2019 2018 Parish Goal: 81,800.00 78,257.00 Amount Pledged: 45,040.84 55.1% 54,680.00 69.9% Amount Paid: 40,367.84 49.3% 51,974.57 66.4% Diff. Goal vs Paid (41,432.16) (50.7%) (26,282.43) (33.6%) ======== ====== ======== ======

“A New Leaf” He came to my desk with quivering lip- The lesson was done. “Dear Teacher, I want a new leaf,” he said, “I have spoiled this one.” I took the old leaf, stained and blotted, And gave him a new one all unspotted.

And into his sad eyes smiled, “Do better, now, my child.” I went to the throne with a quivering soul- The old year was done. “Dear Father, hast Thou a new leaf for me? I have spoiled this one.”

He took the old leaf, stained and blotted, And gave me a new one all unspotted And into my sad heart smiled, “Do better, now, my child.” —Kathleen Wheeler

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