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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Week of Oct. 27, 2019

2 Elephant in the Room series

This new series for parents will tackle the most challenging issues facing families today. These gatherings are meant to educate, sup-port and empower parents with the help of top experts in the field. Coming up is a morning dedicated to help-ing children form good habits for success. This means having a plan for parenting – creating a mission, purpose and goals for the family. The first program features the mother-daughter duo of Pam Hurwitz and Jullian Rhodes who will share over 30 years of minis-try with children, teens, parents, and families in the diocese of Orange. Their stories will help bring focus and sup-port to wherever you find yourself on your faith journey. Through real-life tears and laughter, they will lead families into the arms of Christ. This truly begins by bringing Christ into the home and not letting prayer become just one more thing to do, but who we are. They will discuss the importance of starting at a very young age to build that foundation – a real home – before children step out into the world. Mark your calendar for the next “Elephant” program about anxiety, depression and sui-cide, a growing challenge for families today. Presenter will be a nationally-acclaimed expert and practitioner. A third program is scheduled March 7 on social media and the internet.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. (English) Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)

90 minutes – OLA Auditorium

• How to avoid costly probate fees

• The importance for individuals and couples to have a Will and Trust prepared

• Guardianship of minor children and children with special needs

• Catholic teachings on advance healthcare directives

• Vehicles and tools for charitable giving

RSVP to the parish office at (909) 626-3596, ext. 0.

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Highlights

Annual Report: Pages 7-11

Daylight Savings Time ends next Sunday, Nov. 3. Please remember to set your clock back one hour on Saturday evening before you retire.

Got a cell phone to donate? You can help the hearing- impaired in our parish by donating a smart phone. See Page 4

Annual Memorial Mass is Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. You may bring a photo of your loved one to the office for our November altar.

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Monthly Council Reports may be found on the Back Page.

The Rite of Acceptance will be part of the 9 a.m. Mass Sunday, Nov. 3. Please pray for those who will be preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter 2020.

Parish Offertory Collection Weekend 10/12-13 $15,990 Online $ 4,087 Total $20,077 Budget $19,876 Over $ 200

Oct. 26-27 OLA Blood Drive Sign-Ups in the auditorium (and next weekend) Oct. 28 Adult viewing of pro-life movie, Unplanned, 7 p.m., Reflection Room Oct 29 Estate planning in English at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct 30 Estate planning in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Vigil of All Saints Day (Holy Day) 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 All Saints Day; Masses at 6:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Span & Viet) Nov. 2 Elephant in the Room series Nov. 7 Annual Memorial Masses for deceased of past year, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 OLA Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (mobiles in front of church) Nov. 10 Hispanic Community Burrito Sale after all Masses until 3 p.m. Nov. 24 34th Annual Alternative Gift Christmas Market, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 Thanksgiving: Mass at 9 a.m. and free meal served at noon

All Saints – A Holy Day

Vigil Mass, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Masses on Thursday, Nov. 1

6:30 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

7 p.m. (Vietnamese/Aud.)

7 p.m. (Spanish/Church)

Eucharistic Adoration begins on First Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 a.m. in the Reflection Room and contin-ues till 7:45 a.m. Saturday.

Liturgical events

The Heights is our teen ministry that has one simple goal; Lead Teens Closer to Christ! We do so through prayer, liturgical involvement, service opportuni es, community building, social events, and of course The Heights gatherings. Our ministry is de-signed to create a place where teens, confirmed and unconfirmed, can support each other and grow in faith and friendship while learning what it means to be a Catholic teen today.

Jesus Rodriguez, Youth Ministry Coordinator, (909) 626-3596, ext. 4215

4 worship Mass Intentions/Readings

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Week of Oct. 27, 2019 - Year C

MONDAY, October 28 Sts. Simon & Jude Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 6:30am Mark Stratman Hugo Reynoso 5:30pm San Judas Tadeo TUESDAY, October 29 Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 6:30am Antonio & Antonia Ladores 5:30pm WEDNESDAY, October 30 Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 6:30am 5:30pm Martha Krupa, IHM Alphonsus C. Dang THURSDAY, October 31 Eve of All Saints (Halloween) Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 6:30am Eleanor Tessier 5:30pm Margarita L. Najera FRIDAY, November 1 All Saints - Holy Day of Obligation Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a 6:30am All Saints Day 5:30pm All Saints Day 7:00pm All Saints Day SATURDAY, November 2 All Souls Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 8:00am All Souls Day 4:00pm All Souls Day 5:30pm All Souls Day SUNDAY, November 3 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time National Vocation Awareness Week Wis 11:22-12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10 7:00am All Souls Day 9:00am All Souls Day 11:00am All Souls Day 1:00pm All Souls Day3:00pm All Souls Day 5:00pm All Souls Day 7:00pm All Souls Day Deceased

NOTE: The Mass Intention Book for the coming year (12 months) will open Monday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. in the parish office. Requests cannot be accepted on Nov. 1, a holy day.

Children’s Youth Choir

Do you know a child who loves to sing or has always wanted to try? Our OLA Parish Youth Choir is the perfect place for chil-dren to grow in their love for music and their love for God. All children ages 7-13 are welcome to join and need not have any prior musical experience. The choir leads the 11a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of each month. Upcoming rehearsals will be Thurs-days from 7-8 p.m. in room 17. Please contact Mary Muñoz at (909) 626-3596, ext. 4263, or email mmunoz@olaclaremont.org.

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Padre Pio Prayer Group This prayer group usually meets on the First Friday of the month,

but will not meet on the holy day Nov. 1 (All Saints Day). Its next event is a speaker with first-hand knowledge of Padre Pio who will share her insights on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2-4 p.m.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for our sick and suffering… Recent: Andrew Bonura, Jeffrey Brys, Mike Bustamante, Rober t Floyd, Virginia Glab-Woore, Patrick Gorman, Cody Lyon, Ana Maria McNeil Previously: Sevan Michael Acosta, Audrey Bouchak, Freddy Contreras, Aurora Coronel, John Cruz, Isaac Fang, Amparo Fernandez Lopez, Miguel Guereque, Tess Henry, Marie Holguin, Allyson Krahn-Contois, Brian Kraus, Jesse Lopez, Lydia Maldonado-Calzada, Cruz & Marcial Martinez, Ana McDaniels, Jose Muril-lo, Steven Perry, Mary Barbara Porter, Helen Ramirez, Maria Reyes, John Richter, Meredes Zubiate Rivera, Karen Robison, Jose Rodriguez, Christine Salisbury, George Stanley, Kathryn Stevens, George Tietze, Daniel Torres, Josefina Valdez, Gloria Valencia, Rafael Villa, Susan Villanueva, Joseph Vencek and Ignatius Wong,

For our beloved deceased… Marilyn Beshore, mother of Michelle (Kerry) Maloney; Juanita Jones, aunt of Georgina Sarmiento Morales; David Ceja, father of Maria Murillo; Lucy Romano, aunt of Hope Lopez and cousin of Cathy Calkins; and for the family and friends who mourn their loss

OLA seeks donations of gently-used smart-phones. Donated phones will be equipped with the “Audio-Everywhere” app, compatible with our new Assisted Listen-ing System. This app allows parishioners with a hearing impairment to connect direct-ly to the audio feed beauty of the Mass with clarity! Give your old iPhone or Android a new purpose! Bring donations to the parish office or contact Mary Muñoz (909) 626-3596, ext. 4263 or mmunoz@olaclaremont.org

‘Harvest of souls’ Annual Memorial Mass is Nov. 7

Each year during the month of November, the Church invites us to remember our departed relatives and friends in a special way. The faith community at OLA will celebrate this call at its Annual Memorial Mass Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in church.

Please join us as we remember and pray for all who have died in the past year, our “harvest of souls.” Catholic tradition teaches that “it is holy and good to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins” (2 Macabees 12). To pray for the dead is one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Families may bring a framed photograph of their deceased loved one to the office beginning this week. It will be included in the display in the church vestibule, beneath the tapestry of Our Lady of the Assumption. NOTE: Due to limited space, these pho-tos are limited to 5” X 7” in size. Please include your name and phone number on the back.

A reception hosted by the OLA Bereavement Ministry will take place following the Memorial Mass. All are welcome.

outreach 6 Movie: Unplanned

The movie Unplanned, recently shown in theaters, will be offered at OLA on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Reflection Room by OLA for Life ministry.

The movie traces the journey of Abby Johnson from her days as an abortion clinic director to her conversion to a pro-life advocate.

The movie is for adults-only with an R rating for content.

OneLifeLA

This is a major event in our Archdiocese, scheduled this year on Jan. 18, 2020, in Los Angeles from La Placita/Olvera Street to Los Angeles Historic State Park.

It’s not too early to consider registering for this event at OneLifeLA.org.

By Your Side

The Office of life, Justice and Peace, By Y our Side Ministry, is offering a one-day workshop for those who have suffered pregnan-cy loss through miscarriage. Reg-ister for Saturday, Dec. 7, for $40 per person at (213) 637-7550. Or Sharon@MercifulCompanions.org.

More information is available also at ByY ourSideLA.org.

40 Days for Life

This is a national campaign to pray at abortion clinics in peaceful witness. Local locations include:

Upland Planned Parenthood, west of San Antonio Ave. on the south side of Foothill Blvd. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until Nov. 2.

Family Planning Clinic at Indi-an Hill Blvd. and America Ave., Claremont, on Oct. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Walk for Life: San Francisco Knights of Columbus No. 9986

invites Catholics in our area to join the Walk for Life in San Francisco, via bus. Departure date is Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The walk is Jan. 25. Return date is Jan. 26. Reservations are advised at $85 per person. Departure is from St. James the Lesser Catholic Church in Perris, with local pick up stops in Moreno Valley, Fontana and Duarte. Contact Jose Gomez, (951) 722- 4331 (no text, OK to leave message).

Fair Trade candy As you prepare for Halloween,

consider purchasing treats that are not chocolate produced with child labor. The only acceptable chocolate is Fair Trade, produced under safe, ethical, sustainable guidelines with-out the use of child slavery (forced labor).

You might find the best choice is a non-chocolate treat that you can offer children at your door knowing that you are also supporting the rights of children around the world.

Help Alternative Christmas Market Volunteers looking for a brief commitment that offers a world of

caring may join the team that prepares our Alternative Gift Christmas Market. The market celebrates its 34th anniversary this year all day Sunday, Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers stuff bulletins with the “shopping list” on Saturday, Nov. 16. They help set up the market on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. The day of the event needs cashiers, greeters, refreshment hosts, or table assistants. To find the true spirit of Christ-mas, volunteer with Monica Awad at monica.awad@sbcglobal.net. She is also looking for help now with advance preparations.

Shoe collection benefits Crossroads Crossroads, Inc., the Claremont organization that assists women

in transition from prison, is sponsoring a collection of new and gently used shoes this month. Bring shoes to 1269 Harvard Ave., Claremont, and leave them by the big red doors at the end of the driveway. Foot-wear is sent to micro-entrepreneurs and organizations in developing nations where they can be resold and repurposed.

October is Respect Life Month

USO collection next Sunday

In honor of Veteran’s Day, donations will be collected next Sunday, Nov. 3, in the auditorium for the USO center at Ontario In-ternational Airport.

This center serves military per-sonnel traveling through our area on their way to deployment, or home. Gifts of travel snacks and hygiene items, as well as games and books, are appreciated.

Cash donations support events and services for veterans and their families in our local community.

Dear OLA Parishioner,

The past four years have been an exceptional time of transition and transformation for our parish. As a community, we stood together through the capital campaign, the move into a tem-porary worship space, the renovation of our church and its re-dedication. At the same time, we continued to support our mission and ministries at OLA. We give thanks to the Lord for all that has been accomplished by God’s grace working through us, individually and collectively.

As good stewards of your contributions, we always strive to be as transparent as possible. Here we present a complete financial and ministry report for the Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019. Some important notes…

• First of all, we thank you for your sacrificial giving throughout the capital campaign. The result is our beautiful renovated church! We can take pride in this legacy of faith;

• It is important to know that our renovation costs have exceeded capital campaign pledges by $464,000, largely due to adding structural steel to the roof, and the requirement to expand our heating and air-conditioning capacity;

• We are asking those who made pledges, to faithfully fulfill their capital campaign commit-ment; and we are inviting all other parishioners to join us in paying down this cost;

• We can meet this new goal if all donors contribute an additional 10% over their original pledge, and all other parishioners make a pledge;

• Remember, we all are benefitting from our new worship space!

We encourage you to take the time this week to review this four-page report. It is truly a testament to the wonderful ways God is working in our parish and in the community we serve. Let us celebrate this abundance as Grateful Disciples.

Fr. Charles with the Finance Council and Stewardship Committee

OLA Finance Council 2019 Fr. Charles Ramirez, Pastor; Rene Anabi, Tom Cerafice, Ma hew Koch, Rob Li lejohn,

Jim Ganger, Valerie Mar nez, Ludwina Ossa, Oscar Sanchez, and Steve Yoss

Finance Council Ex-Officio members Neomi Torres, Administra on; Bernade e Boyle, OLA School; Deacon Jim Allgaier, Stewardship;

Fr. Gabriel Kang, Associate Pastor; Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper; Katy Salisbury, Recording Secretary

OLA Stewardship Commi ee Deacon Jim Allgaier and Jean McKenna, staff liaisons; Joseph Bui, Be y Con , Jose Luis Guzman,

Chris Robles, Lucia Robles, and Christopher Walker Page 7

Annual Report 2018-19 Grace, Gra tude & Generosity

We are Grateful Disciples

Notes • We exceeded our original budget in the following areas: installa on of steel

structural beams, Engineering to fit 11 AC units (30 tonnage), expansion of fire sprinkler system, pa o foo ngs, AV equipment, security cameras, and overall in crease in construc on costs.

• The five-year capital campaign con nues through 2020, with only $1,564,768 outstanding to date.

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SOFT COSTS Owner Fees & Consultants Capital Campaign Feasibility Study & Admin. Fees 250,439 Project Manager 45,000 Environmental & Haz Mat Survey 24,212 Total Owner Fees & Consultants 319,651

Design Fees Architecture & Engineering 234,691 Specialty Consultants Lighting 12,526 Landscape Architectural & Planning 29,547 Total Design Fees 276,764

Permits Fees 11,452 Total Permits 11,452 HARD COSTS Construction

Per Detailed Cost (Vancrest Construction) 3,883,740 Water Co. Backflow Installation 27,188 Total Construction Cost 3,910,928

FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) Church Furnishings: Pews 109,630

Reredos Wall & Liturgical Furnishings (Altar, Am-bo, Candlesticks, Presider & Deacon Chairs, etc.)

238,987

Stained Glass (two Mary windows) 45,880 Audio / Visual Equipment 146,294 Security Cameras / Security Entries 39,860

Temporary Worship Space (Tent) 441,893 Baptismal Font 22,773 1,045,317

TOTAL PROJECT COST 5,564,112 Capital Campaign Pledges PAID through 9/30/19 3,999,344 Interest Earned 88,434 4,087,778 72% of Pledges Paid as of 9/30/19 of Goal 3,999,344 Total Project Cost 5,564,112 28% of Remaining Pledges Owing (1,564,768)

Total FF&E

OLA Church Renova on Financial Report January 2015 to September 2019

Annual Financial Report to the Parish

Income FY 2018-19

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Expenses FY 2018-19

Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Cash Basis

RECEIPTS FY 18-19

Sunday Envelopes Donations in Envelope & Checks $ 1,091,171

Plate Cash Donations at Sunday Collection 185,216

Holy Days Holy Days, Easter, Christmas 117,921

Sacraments & Services Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Candles Net 39,648

Fundraising Fiesta 100,000

Maintenance Fund Maintenance & Repair Envelope 19,066

Faith Formation First Communions, Confirmation 40,940

Miscellaneous Related Misc. Income 24,177

TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 1,618,139

DISBURSEMENTS

Salaries 3-Priests, 15 F-T Staff, 6 P-T Staff, 9 Musicians 686,833

Benefits Health Insurance, Pension, Employer FICA 218,364

Operational Cost Church & Office Supplies, Building & Maintenance 258,538

Utilities Water, Natural Gas, Electricity, Telephone 58,485

Fixed Cost

Property Tax, Property, Liability, Workers Comp. & Auto Insurance

95,633

Archdiocesan Assessment Diocesan Assessment 158,586

Faith Formation First Communions, Confirmation 37,109

Programs & Ministries

Worship, Formation, Community, Outreach, Spanish Comm., Pastoral Council

51,144

Miscellaneous Goodwill, Subscriptions, Staff Development 22,308

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,587,000 NET RECEIPTS (+/-) $ 31,139

STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

Thank you for supporting OLA’s ministries this year. When we unite our efforts in Christ’s mission, we can transform the world!

We are Grateful Disciples

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WORSHIP

FORMATION

OUTREACH

OFFICE

SCHOOL

COMMUNITY LIFE

ENG/SPAN/VIET LITURGICAL MINISTERS

TOTAL = 500

TOTAL MASSES 1,500

PER YEAR

FUNERALS 56

2018-2019

WEDDINGS 6 IN 2019

30 an cipated in coming year

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE

AT MASS 3,000

ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES FOR LITURGICAL YEAR = 18 plus weekly maintenance

ALL BAPTISMS

128

RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION

143

RECEIVED CONFIRMATION

90

BAPTISM INSTRUCTION 237 ENGLISH 76 SPANISH

STUDENTS IN ALL

PROGRAMS 90

CHRISTIAN INITIATION SPANISH RICA = 8 ENGLISH RCIA = 8

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL =107

FUNDS RAISED FOR TEEN SUMMER MISSION TRIP

$9,352

OFFICE VISITORS

8,256

PHONE CALLS ESTIMATED

15,000

OFFICE HOURS 3,192

NEWLY-REGISTERED FAMILIES

190

VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS

5,875

IMAGO DEI SERVICE

PROJECTS = 40

AVERAGE YEARS IN TEACHING

FOR FACULTY = 18

SCHOOL MASSES

51

MINISTRY TABLES AFTER MASS

100

FIESTA VOLUNTEERS

275

TACOS SERVED

5,400

50’S SOCIAL DONORS

111

BEREAVEMENT VISITS

100

SACRAMENTAL SICK VISITS BY A PRIEST

300

LAY PASTORAL CARE VISITS BY A MINISTER

5,000

FOOD TRAILER FILLED FOR VOA

15 TIMES

THANKSGIVING MEALS SERVED & CARRY-OUT

200

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MONTHLY COLLECTION

$20,000

We are Grateful Disciples

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CONFESSIONS SATURDAY &

SERVICES 4,000 penitents

MASS INTENTIONS

1,200

EUHARISTIC ADORATION

3,825 HRS

ENGLISH PRAYER GROUPS

500 HOURS

SPANISH PRAYER GROUPS

4,440 HOURS

VIETNAMESE PRAYER GROUPS 6,000 HOURS TOTAL

VIETNAMESE MUSIC MINISTRY 25 ADULT5/35 CHILDREN CHOIR

MUSIC MINISTRY 44 adults 14 teens

15 children

TOGETHER IN MISSION

$139,200

ADOPT-A-FAMILY = 200 ANGEL TREE GIFTS = 250

WALK FOR HUNGRY = $2,046

ALTERNATIVE GIFT CHRISTMAS MARKET

$11,000

JUST ACT EDUCATION

100 par cipants

DELIVERIES TO URBAN MISSION, POMONA

12 CLOTHING, 12 FOOD

MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEALS FOR THE POOR

TWO SHELTERS = 24

VOLUNTEER HOURS 1,500

TOTAL CATECHISTS

35

TRUNK OR TREAT CARS

19

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

CATECHISTS

18

ALPHA PARTICIPANTS 100

IN THREE SESSIONS VIETNAMESE FORMATION CATECHISM/LANGUAGE

70 CHILDREN

DAYS BEGUN WITH PRAYER

183

FACULTY & STAFF

42

PFA & STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS

49

EXTRA CURRICULAR

PROGRAMS = 22

INCREASE IN VIETNAMESE

FAMILIES = 22%

FIESTA ATTENDANCE

10,000

BIG SOCIAL EVENTS

20

POTATO TORNADOS 500 (FIESTA)

SUNDAY DONUTS ON THE PATIO

540 DOZEN

CANDLES SOLD IN THE OFFICE

312

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

180

ANNUAL MAILINGS

6,000

Numbers represent annual total...

Youth Day at Congress

Ladies of Columbus Tea

Angel Tree

Thanksgiving Meal

Confirmation Day

Comunidad Hispana 12

Adoración Los invitamos a todos a que vengan a la presencia del Santí-simo Sacramento del Altar en el salón reflexión el primer viernes, el 1 de noviembre hasta las 7:45 a.m. del sábado. Todos es-tán invitados a pasar un momen-to de silencio en oración con Je-

La Relación con Dios

Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a la oración, hacia una relación con Dios. Pues las relaciones se sienten más natu-rales cuando conocemos mejor uno con el otro. El libro del Eclesiástico nos ani-ma a conocer mejor a Dios. En su sabi-duría, este libro nos dice cómo es Dios, justo, de mente abierta, compasivo y atento. “El Señor no tarda” dice. Sabien-do que la ayuda de Dios llega en el debi-do momento, donde sea que la necesite-mos, calma nuestros corazones y nos ayuda a confiar en el Señor. En la segun-da carta a Timoteo, san Pablo demuestra su propia confianza en Dios. A pesar de las luchas agotadoras que san Pablo ha enfrentado a causa de su fe cristiana, él alaba al Señor por haberlo rescatarlo una y otra vez. El Evangelio de hoy nos acer-ca también a Jesús, revelando su especial amor por los pobres y humildes. Cuando Jesús cuenta la parábola acerca de las formas como los fariseos y recolectores de impuestos rezan, nuestros corazones se convierten tan gentiles como los de Cristo. - © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura: El Señor escucha el grito de los oprimidos, el huérfano, la viuda (Eclesiástico 35:12-14, 16-18). Salmo: El Señor no está lejos de sus fieles (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura: La corona de los santos me está esperando (2 Timoteo 4:6-8, 16-18). Evangelio: El publicano se quedaba atrás, se golpeaba el pecho (Lucas 18:9-14).

Seminario sobre testamento para Católicos

Representantes de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles y profesionales legales y financieros estarán con nosotros el 30 de octubre para hablar sobre estos temas importantes: • La importancia para los individuos y las parejas de te-

ner un testamento y otros documentos críticos para proteger su patrimonio.

• Enseñanzas Católicas sobre las etapas finales en la vida (instrucciones anticipadas de cuidado médico)

• Custodia de menores con necesidades especiales • Los mejores métodos para hacer donaciones caritativas Por favor, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para reservar su lugar a (909) 626-3596, ext. 0.

Burritos El Domingo, Nov. 10

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 – $1 Soda, Agua

Ministerio de Musica

El grupo de Oración “Cristo Vive” te invita a unirte a su Ministerio de Música. Ensayos todos los Miércoles de 6 a 7p.m. Si cantas oh tocas algún instrumento comunícate con Juan Ruiz al (909) 524-6461.

Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Email bulletin@olaclaremont.org .

Faith Formation and Religious Education

Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360 Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213) Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OLA Catholic School 611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

Tel. (909) 626-7135 Fax (909) 398-1395 Sumer office hours: 8 a.m. to noon

First day of school is Aug. 14. Principal Bernadette Boyle Website: www.ola-ca.org

How to Reach Us Parish Office (909) 626-3596

Fax (909) 624-3680 Website: www.olaclaremont.org

email Address: reception@olaclaremont.org

Parish Office Hours Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Open Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(Lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m.)

Interested in the Catholic Church? We invite you to one of our Inquiry sessions. Call Mariela Arellano at (909) 626-3596, ext. 4221 for more information.

Baptisms Brochures about the Sacrament of Baptism are available at the parish and Faith Formation offices. Please call 4-6 weeks before the date of Baptism. For English AND Spanish Baptisms, please contact the parish office at (909) 626-3596, ext. 0.

Weddings Congratulations! Please call the parish office at least six months ahead for preparation, scheduling, and an appointment with a priest. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Visit the display case on the patio for more information.

Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office day or night.

Hospital/Home Visits For distribution of Holy Communion, please con-tact the parish office.

Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office for help with services and special needs.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Hotline One-time emergency assis-tance for individuals and families. Call (909) 626-3596, ext. 4333, to leave a message. Your call will be returned by a volunteer case manager. If you are interested in learning more about joining this ministry, please call Olga Anglin at (909) 238-3235.

Parish Staff Rev. Charles J. Ramirez, Pastor

Rev. Gabriel Kang, Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Phan, Associate Pastor

Rev. Chris Troxell, Associate Pastor Deacon Jim and Karen Allgaier

Deacon Joe Domond Deacon Bob and Kathy Steighner

Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo, retired Neomi Torres, Director of Parish Administration (x4203) Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213)

Dcn. Jim Allgaier, Outreach/Stewardship Coord. (x4216) Jesus Rodriguez, Youth Ministry Coordinator (x4215)

Mariela Arellano, Christian Initiation (x4221) Mary Muñoz, Coordinator of Music Ministry (x4263) Jean McKenna, Communications Coordinator (x4217)

Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper (x4232) Katy Salisbury, Administrative Assistant (x4268) Karina Pardo, Laura Aguilera, Melly Grigolla and

Elizabeth Preciado, Receptionists (x0) Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir

Tinh Nguyen, Vietnamese Choir

Sunday Mass Schedule 7:00 a.m. Traditional cantor-led song 9:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 11:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 3:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Teen/Contemporary 7:00 p.m. Cantor-led song

Saturday Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. Cantor-led song 5:30 p.m. Contemporary ensemble or cantor-led song

Weekday Mass Schedule 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday

Saturday Confessions 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. English/Spanish 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. English

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 435 Berkeley Avenue – Claremont, CA 91711

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Monthly Council Reports

Parish Mission Statement

Our Lady of the Assumption welcomes all people to grow in the Catholic faith as we celebrate

our diverse community, nurture the Gospel message, and exemplify our love of Christ by serving others.

In the spotlight…

Administration Plans for a new welcome center on the patio have be-gun with a projected start date of January 2020. The parish has hired a social me-dia consultant to assist with parish communications.

Community Life This council evaluated the recent event for newcomers and is planning steps to im-prove our follow-up to each new parishioner registered.

Formation This council is focused on supporting families with so-cial events such as Trunk or

Treat, and parent education, such as the new “Elephant in the Room” series.

Hispanic Pastoral Care Ministry to the Sick and Homebound is the focus of this council. Also, the next burrito sale is Sun-day, Nov. 10.

Outreach This council reports the start of Good News People with 17 participants. It also gave honorable mention to Susan Villanueva for her years of service as the coordinator of OLA’s participation in the Walk for the Hungry

Vietnamese The Vietnamese Community celebrated its 40th anniver-sary at OLA and the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Its leadership council is dedicat-ed to increasing the number of families by 10% per year.

Worship This council will be imple-menting the Mass Bags for children after a false start (bags disappeared on the first Sunday). The Audio-Visual Ministry is collecting smart phones to be used at Mass by the hearing-impaired (see Page 5).

What the councils want the parish to know this month

Pastoral Council

Each month, the Pastoral Council supervis-es the progress made on SMART Goals for every area of parish life – Specific, Measure-able, Achievable, Relevant and Timely. The councils also report on their success in finding new members and moving experienced members into positions of leadership. A list of all our council representatives will be printed next month.

Some goals “in the works” include an effort to gather signatures on letters to Congress to support the Global Nutrition Fund. Watch for the bulletin insert next week. Another goal, long in planning, is the “Elephant in the Room” series which begins Nov. 2 to offer parents education and support. (See Page 2.) Other areas of focus include the prayer life of our faith community, and opportunities for retreats for men and women.

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