St. Louise de Marillac Church

Serving God’s people in Covina, Glendora, San Dimas and surrounding communities.

“Let the Lord enter; He is king of glory.” PSALM 24

St. Louise de Marillac is a Roman Catholic community called together as family to worship, to minister, and to evangelize. As true disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to renew His love and spirit by sharing our time, talent and treasure. �

St. Louise de Marillac Mission Statement

Fr. Robert P. Fulton Pastor

Fr. Joseph McShane

Associate Pastor

Peter Brause Deacon

Alan Holderness

Deacon

Omar Uriarte Deacon

Al Valles Deacon

Mass Schedule

Monday –Friday

6:20 am & 8:00 am

Saturday

8:00 am & 5:30 pm Vigil

Sunday

6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am,

12:30 pm, & 5:00 pm

Parish Office 626.915.7873

Visit us: 1720 E. Covina Blvd.

Covina, CA 91724

www.stlouisedm.org

December 18, 2016 Fourth Week of Advent

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Rejoice, the Lord is Nigh

Father Robert Fulton

Last Sunday was known as Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. Gaudete means “Rejoice” in La n. Rose vestments are normally worn to emphasize our joy that Christmas is near, and we light the rose candle on our Advent wreath. We are filled with a sense that the me is ge ng short and soon our joy will be complete in the celebra on of our Savior’s birth. But s ll we are wai ng. Advent is the season of wai ng … and hoping … and wishing for some assurance that God does indeed love us.

This is not so different from what John the Bap st was experiencing in prison in last Sunday’s Gospel. He had heard about the miracles of Jesus, and he wants to know if this is real; is Jesus the Messiah he has been wai ng for and preaching about? I think many good people share John’s pondering … Is Jesus the one, or should we look for another? And a big reason why so many ques on where God and Jesus are in their lives is that they cannot see God at work in the everyday dimensions of their lives. So I challenge each of us to reflect on our faith in the way we live our lives, in the decisions

we make every day. Does the simple fact that Jesus is your Lord have any impact on how we live out our responsibili es as a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend, an employee, a volunteer, or a ci zen of this great na on? If you were on trial and the charge was that you were a Chris an … would there be enough evidence to convict you?

This week, we celebrate the fourth and final week of Advent. Once every three years, we hear the

Annuncia on narra ve from Ma hew’s Gospel which is wri en from the point of view of Joseph. The other two years, we hear the Annuncia on from Mary’s experience as reported in the Gospel of Luke. However, the two narra ves have elements in common: 1) a birth in Bethlehem, even though the family is from Nazareth and Jesus would be called Jesus of Nazareth; 2) a virginal concep on; 3) a pregnancy caused through the ac on of the Holy Spirit; and 4) Joseph resolves to accept Jesus into his life and family.

The assump on a faithful Jew like Joseph must have made when he heard that Mary was pregnant is that Mary got pregnant in the usual manner, hence his decision to divorce her quietly. It took further divine interven on in the form of a dream to head off that disaster, and the disgracing and shaming (not to men on the poten al stoning) of Mary. We need to understand in that patriarchal culture, the birth of the first born son was all important and crucial to the family line and property transfer. The fact Joseph is prepared to give up the right to sire his own first born son and accept and even name Jesus says a lot about the character of Joseph. This is a narra ve of surprising and unexpected events and suggests a God of unexpected ac ons. In this final week of Advent, we too should ponder the

surprising ways God has worked in our lives.

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PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

St. Louise Parish Office holiday hours are as follows:

Saturday, December 24th Close at 12 noon Sunday, December 25th Closed Monday, December 26th Closed Tuesday—Friday Close at 5:00 pm (December 27th through December 30th) Saturday, December 31st Close at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 1st Closed Monday, January 2nd Closed Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Please be mindful the Church will be closed for cleaning on Monday, December 19th beginning at 9:30 am, all day. The Church will be cleaned on Tuesday, December 20th beginning at 9:30 am un l 6:00pm. The Msgr. Pierce Hall will be cleaned on Tuesday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 21st. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

THIS WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS

The celebra on for Our Lady of Guadalupe was held early morning on Monday, December 12th. The event was fes ve with the Mariachi band, the Mass and the break-fast recep on in the Hall. The event was beau fully decorated and symbolic of the fes vi es with Our Lady of Guadalupe prominently displayed. The school children were involved with the blessing by coloring an image of Our Lady. The drawings were then displayed through the Hall for the breakfast. Thank you to all who worked on the event!

CHURCH CLEANING

ST. LOUISE BOOK CLUB St. Louise Book Club meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in the board Room. Our next mee ng is Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm. We will discuss the book “The Red Lacquered Gate” by William E. Barre . The story is about Fr. Edward Ned Galvin who was born in Ireland in 1882, the oldest in a family of seven children. A er he was ordained to the Catholic priesthood, he realized that there were more priest in his na ve land than parishes. So Ned Galvin immigrated to the United States and turned a struggling church in Brooklyn into a thriving parish. But Father Galvin had a secret desire to do missionary work. He was especially a racted to China and had read all the books on the subject his local library could provide. Finally, his wish was granted and he set out with a group of dedicated helpers on a mission to the Far East. William E. Barre created this colorful, drama c portrait of an unusual man whose strong Catholic faith helped him survive the horrors and heart-break of his demanding mission to China. (www.Barnes and Noble).

St. Louise Book Club is open to everyone, please join us as we share our thoughts on the story. If you would like more informa on please contact Peggy Cornish (626) 331-3905, Rosie Grijalva (626) 862-1810, or send an email to bookclub@stlouisedm.org

POSITION AVAILABLE St. Louise has a posi on open as a part me (10 –1 5 hours per week) parish office administra ve assistant. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required. A professional manner and the ability to communicate effec vely with parishioners, staff, and the general public are key elements of this posi on. Knowledge of office organiza on, computer skills, and use of standard office equipment is required. Ac ve par cipa on/knowledge of the Catholic faith is necessary. Send resume or contact the Business Mgr., Ray Elder at employment@stlouisedm.org

PARISH CALENDARS

Parish liturgical calendars are available in the Parish Office. Please stop by to pick up a copy of the 2017 calendar. Quan es are limited to supplies on hand. Dona ons are gratefully accepted.

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Father Joseph McShane Celebrates 20 Years as a Priest

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES You are invited to tour the campus of our local Catholic High Schools. • Bishop Amat Open House Sunday, December 11th at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at 6:30 pm (626) 962-2495 • Pomona Catholic High School Sunday, January 15th, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (909) 623-5297 • St. Lucy’s Priory High School Sunday, December 11th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm contact Ka e Rossi at (626) 253-9388

St. Louise School TK Program

Open House

is on Sunday, January 29th, 2017

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

PLEASE JOIN US!

Father Joseph was ordained a priest twenty years ago on December 8, 1996. Father Joseph was ordained in Italy at the Casa Portosa—Our Lady of Sorrows shrine. He celebrated his first Mass the next day at the Holy House of Loreto. The House of Loreto is the actual house of the annuncia on . The angels brought the house from Pales ne to Italy. Father Joseph said he feels blessed serving the people of God, from Australia, England and now in the United States. Father Joseph was ordained a Franciscan priest and is now in transi on to become an Archdiocesean priest. The school kids from St. Louise School made him a life size paper father Joseph complete with a Bible and a Rosary. The back side had handwri en messages from the Eighth Grade Students. Father Joseph also received a large card made to remind him of his favorite place Disneyland.

Jan. 21st

• 30 Hour Famine

• Decorate the Church and the Hall for Christmas

Dec. 22nd, 23rd

Jan. 14th, Jan. 15th

Dec. 18th

• One Life LA

• Posada in the Hall

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Complete calendar at www.stlouisedm.org/faith-formation.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Everyone is welcome to the Posada which is sponsored by the Confirma on and Youth Ministry teams. Join us today Sunday, December 18th a er the 5:00 pm Mass in the Msgr. Pierce Hall as we celebrate the nine days of religious observance commemora ng the Holy Pilgrimage of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. We will have a procession that ends in the Hall, a rosary, piñatas, music, food and fellowship. All are welcome, so please join us!

POSADA

The third annual OneLife LA event is Saturday, January 21st, 2017. Join us as we declare a commitment to valuing and protec ng all human life, par cularly the most vulnerable in our community. The event will begin with a walk up Temple Street, across Grand Avenue and down 1st Street, culmina ng in a family-friendly picnic with music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organiza ons. The event starts at La Placita Olvera, Downtown LA and ends at Grand Park. The guest speakers for the event will be a soap-opera star turned pro-life advocate, a death row exoneree, a fi een year old crooner with au sm, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and more. At OneLife LA 2017 these speakers will share the stage to tell stories of incredible survival, unthinkable hope, and remarkable faith. To register for this event please contact the Faith Forma on office at (626) 332-5822

ONE LIFE LA

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students in the U.S. and around the world unite to do the Famine. The students learn about hunger, raise funds to help the hungry, and then go hungry themselves for 30 hours. Through the Famine, teens grow closer to Christ and each other -- all while helping to save the lives of hungry kids. Visit h ps://www.30hourfamine.org/learn-about-the-famine/ to learn more. Please call or visit the Faith Forma on Office to sign up at (626) 332-5822.

30 HOUR FAMINE

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Offertory for Sunday, December 11, 2016

2016 2015 Variance

Envelopes $ 27,611 $ 26,011 $ 1,600

Plate $ 3,050 $ 2,665 $ 385

TOTAL $ 30,661 $ 28,767 $ 1,985

STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your generous stewardship. St. Louise appreciates

your support of our many programs and ministries.

POINSETTIA DONATIONS Can you imagine a be er way to celebrate the exhilara ng joy and radiance of Christmas than with poinse as? These cheery flowering ornamental plants are celebrated during this special season for their brightly colored foliage. With their openness and flowers, they embrace life in all its blessed richness.

At St. Louise de Marillac, let us remember those nearest and dearest to us, whether living or deceased, with these brightest of all flowers in prepara on of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the reason for this sea-son. Through the ages, poinse as have been given as gi s, and in this season of giving, let us honor God’s only bego en Son, the greatest gi of all.

So please join us and bring your poinse as to the Msgr. Pierce Hall pa o or Parish Center on Monday, December 12th thru Friday, December 23rd in me for inclusion at our Christmas Eve and Midnight Masses.

DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

Decorate the Church and the Hall for Christmas! We need your help! Come and share your decora ng gi s and talents on Thursday, December 22nd for the church and Friday, December 23rd for the Hall from 12:00 pm un l finished. Help decorate our beau ful Church and Parish Hall for the coming of our Lord! We will welcome all who would like to help. You do not need to be crea ve, just will to decorate the Lord’s house. If you are interested please contact Lydia Bergherm at (626) 257-0354

The fourth week of Advent, is meant to remind us of the love that God has for us. This flower is outside our Parish Office.

The 2016 Together in Mission campaign is coming to a close. Thank you for your support. As you know our parish’s goal is $137,800.00. To date we are several thousand dollars short of making our goal. The Together in Mission office has mailed their final billing reminder to your homes. For those of you that have a balance remaining towards your pledge we ask that you send your final gi in before December 31st to help us achieve our goal of collec ng 100% of gi s that were pledged. You can either mail in your gi to the TIM office or make a payment online by visi ng ourmissionla.org\give.

TOGETHER IN MISSION

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PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for those listed below who are sick:

Tere Albano; Yolanda Adrego; Sonny Bernabe; Darlene Bertelsen; Ma Byers; Lore a Cady; Lilia Corte; Marco Cruz; Joe Escalera Sr. & Jr.; Mario Estanislao; Pat Fallis; Camille Fisher; Carmen Gonzalez; David Gonzalez; Debrah Gordon; Pedro Gu errez; Suzanne Hanson; Robert Hendrich; Mary Howard; Nancy LaMascus; Adele Lui; Damacio Marquez; Gloria Marquez; Patricia Marquez; Carolyn Matone; Jose Montes; Reyna Morrison; Carlos Mota; Kathleen Mo er; John Murphy; Tracie Neria; Frank Nila Jr.; Saundra Nila; Victor Nuñez; Robert Ornelas; Michael Reyes; Jennifer Senne ; Patricia Serio; Julia Sermeno; Susan Schmaltz; Ferdinand Silveo; Victor Sison; Ryan Soldridge; Albert Stroberg; Iva Vasilj; Chris Williams; Al Wurst; Melinda Zamora.

KEEP US UPDATED

Parishioners are asked to please contact the Parish Center to have a loved one placed on the list. For a name to remain on the sick list, please contact the Parish Office by the 15th of every month. The names of the sick and hur ng will be published weekly in our bulle n. Thank you for your assistance in helping us maintain the list, as it will ensure those in need of prayer will receive it.

BULLETIN Content for the January 9th bulle n is due Friday, December 30th. Please send submissions to bulle n@stlouisedm.org or deliver to the Parish Office.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Winter Shelter Program 2016-2017

Dec. 1st through Dec. 15th St. Christopher Catholic Church

629 S. Glendora Avenue West Covina

Dec. 16 through Jan. 1st St. Dorothy Catholic Church

241 S. Valley Center Ave, Glendora

Jan. 2nd through Jan. 15th Glenkirk Presbyterian Church

1700 East Palopinto, Glendora

Jan. 16th through Jan. 31st St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1345 Turnbull Canyon, Hacienda Heights

Feb. 1st through Feb. 14th Holy Name of Mary

724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas Feb. 15th through March 1st

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

1835 Larkvane Road Rowland Heights

MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Children’s Mass Church 4:30 pm Msgr. Pierce Hall 6:30 pm Church Midnight– Church

Christmas Day 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

New Year’s Eve December 31st 5:30 pm Vigil

New Year’s Day January 1st 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

December 14, Wednesday 7:00pm St. Dorothy Catholic Church

December 15, Thursday 7:00 pm Immaculate Concep on, Monrovia

December 19 , Monday 7:00 pm St. Frances of Rome, Azusa

December 20, Tuesday 7:00 pm Sacred Heart, Covina

December 21, Wednesday 7:00 pm St. Louise de Marillac

NEW YEARS EVE SOLEMNITY OF MARY

New Year’s Eve Morning Mass 8:00 am

Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day) 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

ADVENT PRAYER

Jesus, you are constantly coming to your people,

even when we fail to see you. In each and every moment that we are

blessed to recognize you here and now, give us the courage to leap with joy at

your coming. Amen.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, December 19, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group SLDMCR 9:30 AM Church Cleaning CHURCH

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:00 AM Guadalupana Mee ng SLDMCR 9:30 AM Church Cleaning CHURCH 9:30 AM Hall Cleaning MPHALL 7:00 PM Parish Finance Council Mee ng SLDMCR 7:00 PM Choir Prac ce CHURCH

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Hall Cleaning MPHALL 7:00 PM RCIA SLDMCR 7:00 PM Penance CHURCH

Thursday, December 22, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 12:00 PM Thursday Bible Study SLDMCR 6:00 PM LOM Curia SLDMCR

Friday, December 23, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:30 AM Fa ma Rosary Prayer Group PCBR

Saturday, December 24, 2016 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Children’s Mass CHURCH 4:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass MPHALL 6:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass CHURCH 12:00 AM Midnight Mass CHURCH

Sunday, December 25, 2016 6:30 AM Christmas Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Christmas Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Christmas Mass CHURCH 11:00 AM Christmas Mass CHURCH 12:30 PM Christmas Mass CHURCH

Confessions: Mondays & Fridays 7:30 AM to 7:55 AM Wednesdays 7:30 PM Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Robert Fulton, Pastor (626) 915-7873 ext. 204 Fr. Joseph McShane, Associate Pastor (626) 915-7873 ext. 203 Deacon Al Valles, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 225 Deacon Alan Holderness, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 206 Deacon Peter Brause, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 227 Deacon Omar Uriarte, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 228

MINISTRY STAFF Sr. Nancy Uhl, SND de Namur, Pastoral Care, Marriage, and Annulments (626) 915-7873 ext. 212 Robert Kochis, Director of Music (626) 915-7873 ext. 207

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Ray Elder, Business Manager (626) 915-7873 ext. 205 l manager@stlouisedm.org Susan Bugelli, Office Manager (626) 915-7873 ext. 201 l officemanager@stlouisedm.org

PARISH SCHOOL Dr. Denise Valadez, Principal (626) 966-2317 ext. 310 Sue Reyes, Secretary (626) 966-2317 ext. 301 l schoolsecretary@stlouisedm.org

FAITH FORMATION Toney Renteria, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator (626) 332-5822 ext. 405 Sheila Uriarte, Elementary Coordinator (626) 332-5822 ext. 404 Cecilia Luna, Faith Formation Secretary

Kathy and Ben Prestia, RCIA (626) 963-1463

Faith Formation Hours Monday - Thursdays/ 9 am - 6 pm

& Fridays / 9 am - 5 pm (626) 332-5822

St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center 1720 E. Covina Blvd., Covina, CA 91724

www.stlouisedm.org

(626) 915-7873, Fax (626) 332-4431 Monday - Friday / 8 am - 8 pm

Saturday / 9 am - 6 pm Sunday / 9 am - 2 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 8 CALENDARS/SCHEDULES

MPHALL—Msgr. Pierce Hall MPR—Mul Purpose Room SLDMCR—St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room PCBR—Parish Center Board Room

Page 9 WORSHIP AND LITURGY

DID YOU KNOW?

TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, December 18th 6:30 am: Jacqueline Moscarito (RIP); Albert Palanca (SI) 8:00 am: Sarah Korth (RIP); Toni Hunt (RIP) 9:30 am: Ernesto Rodriguez (RIP); Crisencio Devera (RIP) 11:00 am: Samantha Perez-Boiles (RIP); Natalie Metrie (RIP) 12:30 pm: 5:00 pm: St. Louise Parish Families (SI)

Monday, December 19th 6:20 am: Albert Palanca (SI); Mark Jabara (RIP) 8:00 am: The Keane Family (RIP)

Tuesday, December 20th 6:20 am: Ramon Latina (RIP); Enrique Lenon (RIP) 8:00 am: Margarita Alvarez (RIP); Audrey Viramontes (SI)

Wednesday, December 21st 6:20 am: Mario Estanislao (SI); Armand Lardizabal (SI) 8:00 am: Margarita Alvarez (RIP); Mark Jabara (RIP)

Thursday, December 22nd 6:20 am: Judith Hill (SI); Maribel Castillon (SI) 8:00 am: Jhun and Georgina Villavicencio (SI)

Friday, December 23rd 6:20 am: Edgardo Santiago (RIP); Armand Lardizabal (SI) 8:00 am: Caitlin Reese Cruz (RIP); Atenogenes Rojas (RIP) Saturday, December 24th 8:00 am: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 4:00 pm: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 4:30 pm: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 6:30 pm: St. Louise Parish Families (SI)

First Reading — You will be given this sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, “God is with us” (Ma hew 1:18-24). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Set guidelines for holiday visits to ensure your child’s safety Your holiday plans may include spending a few nights at a family member or friend’s house, possibly with all the kids piling into a few rooms to sleep. Before you go, remind your kids about their body boundaries and what to do if someone violates those limits. Explain which areas are okay for others to touch and what areas are off limits. Inform the child that any areas that would be covered by underwear or swimsuits are off limits. For more informa on on helping a child establish boundaries, a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “Teaching Boundaries,”

Email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call 213-637-7227. For more information on other ways to keep kids safe, contact Linda Filkins, the Parish Safeguard Committee Chairperson at (626) 214-7846 or the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children Office at (213) 637-7227. For particular help, call the Victims Assistance Office at (213) 637-7650.

Week Four Candle Name: Angel Candle Candle Symbolizes: Love Reminds Us: The angels announced the good news of a Savior. God sent his only Son to earth to save us, because he loves us! Verse: John 3:16-17 Prayer: O Wisdom, holy Word of God, Jesus Christ, ALL things are in your hands , come and show us the way to SALVATION. Amen.

St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church Christmas Celebrations 2016

Penance Services

Monday, December 19th St. Frances of Rome, Azusa, 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 20th Sacred Heart, Covina 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 21st St. Louise de Marillac, Covina 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule

4:00 pm Children’s Mass Church 4:30 pm Msgr. Pierce Hall

6:30 pm Church Midnight Mass—Church

Christmas Day 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Mass 8:00 am - Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 5:30 pm

Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day )Mass Schedule 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm

Poinsettia Donations, December 12th—23rd Donate a poinsettia for Christmas liturgies in prayerful remembrance of a loved one or with special intention.

Decorate the Church and Hall for Christmas We need your help! If you would like to volunteer to decorate the Church on Thursday, December 22nd for the Church and/or on Friday, December 23rd for the Hall from 12:00 pm until finished (evening). Please come.

For more information call the Parish Center at (626) 915-7873

Or visit www.stlouisedm.org