SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY:8:30 AM, 5:30 PM VIGIL

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30AM,10:15AM,12 Noon,

4:00PM (Vietnamese), 6:30PM WEEKDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM

FIRST WEDNESDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM FIRST FRIDAY:

6:30AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM (Vietnamese)

HOLY DAY: 8:00 PM (Vietnamese/English) VIGIL

6:30AM, 8:30AM, 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 - Thu: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM

Sun: 8AM to 4PM; Fri & Sat: CLOSED EMAIL: parishoffice@sccwc.net

WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass

Associate Pastor/ Vietnamese Community Chaplain

Rev. Huy Nhat Nguyen

Permanent Deacons Deacon Douglas Moloney

Deacon Loc Nguyen Deacon Jesse Batacan Deacon Andrew Cho

School Principal Lucia Saborio

Director of Religious Formation Judi Peña

Bookkeeper Tuyet Romero

Administrative Secretaries Elizabeth Hudson

Sol Batacan

Facilities Supervisor Rene Rebong

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BE PREPARED

Be prepared. It's that simple. As this Advent season opens before us, the Lord Jesus summons us to stand ready for his coming. At this time of year much of our attention is focused on being prepared for the details that accompany the holiday season. We purchase gifts; we decorate our homes, inside and out; we prepare foods that we eat only during the holidays; we write and send Christmas cards; we attend holiday concerts; we prepare either to welcome family and friends into our homes or arrange for visits to their homes. We really can't escape the details that make up the season. Perhaps this Advent is a time to attend to all those details with a different spin. As we prepare to celebrate the feast of Christmas, why not be deliberate about acknowledging the presence of the Lord as we go about these tasks? The Lord often comes to us in wonderfully surprising ways. Let us be prepared. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Before the Second Vatican Council in the mid-1960s, Advent had a strong penitential tone, reminiscent of Lent. From as long ago as the fourth century, some Christians began a solemn fast on St. Martin's Day, November 11. This "Saint Martin's Lent" extended all the way to Christmas, and was widely followed in the dioceses of France and Germany, and in the Middle Ages in England. Fasting was required, and dancing and similar activities were banned for the duration. The fast had a social function, too, assuring that the winter food supplies would stretch into spring. At the Second Vatican Council, some bishops argued that a revival of the long winter's fast would give the Church a chance to establish the message and themes of the Incarnation long before the holiday hubbub took hold. This proposal didn't pass, and Advent emerged as a four-week period of reflection, expectant waiting, and joyful preparation for the coming of the Lord. The season has two principal phases, with the first beginning this Sunday. The second phase commences on December 17, when the liturgy begins to unfold the story of the Savior's coming. Interestingly, the Eastern Church maintains a strongly penitential note in Advent, which is called "Winter Lent," "The Nativity Fast," or "Christmas Lent," and has laws forbidding people to absent themselves from liturgy from December 17 onward.

Your prayers are requested for the

repose of the soul of: Jesse Tendoc, Christopher George Apostle, Johnson Garcia Jr., Alice Reginaldo, Concepcion Cojuangco, Jay Garcia, Tita Alojipan, Hon Thi Duong, Mariano Pilares, Apolinia Guilang, Ismael de Guzman, Amalia M. Velarde, Delores Plescetz, Samantha Galo, Gloria Groenza, Amparo de Luna, Gerardo Mendoza, Madeline Gourrrier Olsen, Dominga Endoza, Warlito Honrado Sr., Raymond Liesegang, Dante Mendoza, Socorro Nuneza, Xavier Baeza, Delia Vigil, Carol Vigil, Rogelio Magala, Abraham Rosas Gutierrez, John Ray B. Corrales, Brenda Carol Brandenburg, Deacon Dante Manalo, Eva Sibal, Emy de Guzman, Oliva Santiago Muriel, Ben Jimena, Joe Wei Lie, Philip Piris, Archie O. Montes, Flordeliza A. Altamirana, Venestiano T Llosa Jr., Romualdo Dominggo, Antonio Villaver Jr., Roseo Rosales Cuevas, Manuel Cardenas, Henry Baldeo, Delia Ceniceros, Flora Tolentino, Virginia Tolentino David, Avelino Enrico, Gloria Arzate, Roger Arcamo, Emilie Weathermon, Patrick Guirnalda, Albert Escobedo, Virginia S. Montes, Agritina A. Tayco, Angelo Leoncio Bugarin, Patti Ann Moreno, Sesilio Villaluz, Maria Teresa Van Cao, Felipe Andaya

Your prayers are requested

for the recovery of:

Dolores Castillo, Nathan Garcia, Elizabeth Stephens, Otilla Gonzales, Teresita Mindaro, Joanne Ng, Nonett Rodriguez, Guadalupe Cisneros, Louie Tarin, Barbara Hector, Honey Let Patena, Benedicto Alpuerto, Rick Terrazas, Merlita de Sagun, Perlita Evangelista, Connie Bragado, Juanita Laquitao, Glenn Santos, Merlita De Sagun, Teresa Berger, Mari A. Chavez, Belen Tamayo, , Priscilla Allison, Celia Cruz, Victoria Walker, Lea Weathermon, Larry Campos, Ju Tjhong Lie, Slamet Sehadi, Muslina Dewi, Ernestina Rosalinas, Maricel Lagrimas, Alma Flores, Cristofer George Apostal, Madelon Washington, Angel Canta, Mike Doman, MaryAnn Anderson, Maria Alvarez Delgadillo, Anita Lacad, Letty Lane, Rupert Reyes, Raymond Romero, Norma V. Baca, Virginia Franco, Leo Romero Jr., Alexander Asuncion, John Gaetos, Thu Thanh Nguyen, Jean Lockwood, Donal O’Connor, Apollinar Estrada, Ma. Kathrina Alcaide, Gloria Castillo, Len Balino, Blas A. Perez, Eleanor Martinez, Rudy Geronimo, Kay Chesterfield, Lionel Barrow, Adele Faucett, Felix Lampa, Mary Rose Merten, Mercedes Gomez, Anthony Trozzi, Guille Rivas, Lydia España, and Doretha Lear.

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TODAY’S READINGS

Reading 1 IS 2:5-1

This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.” For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and impose terms on many peoples. They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

”Responsorial Psalm”

PS 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5

R./ Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the LORD.” And now we have set foot within your gates, O Jerusalem. R. /

Jerusalem, built as a city with compact unity. To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD. R. /

According to the decree for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. In it are set up judgment seats, seats for the house of David. R. /

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love you prosper! May peace be within your walls, prosperity in your buildings. R./

Because of my brothers and friends I will say, “Peace be within you!” Because of the house of the LORD, our God, I will pray for your good. R. /

Reading 2 ROM 13:11-14

Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and lust, not in rivalry and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Alleluia CF. PF 85:8

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Show us Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel MT 24:37-44

Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah

entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

TIME OF PREPARATION

This life is the time of our preparation for our future

state. Our souls will continue for ever what we make them in this world.

--John Tillotson,

FULFILL TODAY

If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, surely you have not done much today.

--Anonymous

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ST. CHRISTOPHER

FAMILIES

Cause a Scene at Blaze Pizza!!!

For a Good Cause on

Tuesday November 29th.

Fundraising will take place

ALL DAY and includes dine-in & take-out.

20% proceeds from this day’s

sales goes to our School’s Chrome Book Campaign

Remember to present your flyer

at the register.

WOMEN’S SILENT RETREAT January 27-29, 2017

Located in the beautiful and

Serene grounds of the Sacred Heart Retreat House

Alhambra

Retreat Master Rev. Bruce Nieli

Theme

“Streams of Grace and Mercy”

Contact : Victoria Lorenzo 626-224-4000

Nancy Ripoly 626-893-0518 Elizabeth Hudson 626-488-2100

Deadline:

December 3, 2016

SENIOR MINISTRY December 1, 2016 Christmas Party

Room C Parish Center

Lunch provided starting at 12 Noon.

Contact: Adele Faucett 626-339-4251

Meeting Monday November 28th 12 Noon

Room C Parish Center

Advent Speaker: Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC Please bring non-perishable food items for his

Emergency Food Bag Program. Visitors Welcome!

Contact: Eloise Bienvenu 626-919-3735

Sunday Collection 3rd Sunday of November

$ 9,720.00 Year 2015 - $11,900.00

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SATURDAY, NOV 26 5:30 PM ( D ) Vergil Asuncion † ( D ) Dominic Quat Dinh † SUNDAY, NOV 27 7:00 AM ( D ) Leonardo Frijas † ( D) Christopher Frijas † 8:30 AM ( D) Joshua Correa Marcelo † Brendo Buenaluz 10:15 AM St. Christopher Parishioners 12:00 PM Gilbert Davao Brendo Buenaluz 6:30 PM ( D) Vergil Asuncion † ( D) Dominic Quat Dinh † MONDAY, NOV 28 6:30 AM ( D) Edgardo Lawenko † ( D) Vergil Asuncion † 8:30 AM ( D) Aquilina Axalan †

Ulysses & Lilibeth Penamante

TUESDAY, NOV 29 6:30 AM ( D) Catherine Yu Song † Janna Arinduque † 8:30 AM ( D) Guillermo De La Cruz † ( D) Vergil Asuncion † WEDNESDAY, NOV 30

6:30 AM ( D) Magdalena & Deogracias Carillo†

( D) Vergil Asuncion † 8:30 AM Amor Viloria ( D) Manolon Lagman † THURSDAY, DEC 1 6:30 AM ( D) Edna Jimenez Talag † ( D ) Irene Panaligan † 8:30 AM ( D) Arnolfo Rodriguez † ( D) Vergil Asuncion † FRIDAY, DEC 2 6:30 AM Luis Cruz ( D ) Joshua De La Fuente † 8:30 AM ( D ) Angelino Biasbas † ( D) Vergil Asuncion † 6:30 PM Marlon Silvestre Dolor De Los Reyes SATURDAY, DEC 3 8:30 AM ( D) Elizabeth Brys † ( D) Zenaida Azcarate †

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Sunday: First Sunday of Advent

Wednesday: St. Andrew Thursday:

World AIDS Awareness Day Friday:

First Friday Saturday:

St. Francis Xavier; First Saturday

ALTAR FLOWERS

Honor a Loved One or a Special Occasion

We invite parishioners or parish ministries to consider a gift to the parish in the form of Monetary Flower Donations for the Altar in thanksgiving, in memory, or in celebration of a loved one or special event. These intentions will be recognized in the parish bulletin. For more information or to sign-up for a particular weekend, please go to the parish office. Minimum cost for altar arrangements: Two for $150 or Three from $200 to $300.

COMBONI MISSIONARIES

Annual Pasta Dinner &

Christmas Party

Friday December 2nd 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Dinner Tickets $15.00

(Pasta-Italian Sausage- BBQ Chicken-Salad-Roll

incl. dessert, soda & coffee)

Comboni Mission Center 645 S. Aldenville Ave.,

Covina 626-339-1914

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Gifts for All Occasion Baptism,

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Weddings, Quencenera, Bibles, Prayer Cards, Rosaries

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St. Christopher Church

Located at the Parish Center next to the Parish Office OPEN ON SUNDAYS AFTER THE MORNING MASSES 

St. Christopher Community Fall Festival 2016

THANK YOU *Clergy *Organizers *Parish & School Staff *PTG *Volunteers *Vendors

*Entertainers *Parishioners *Families *Friends *Carnival Personnel and ALL who participated in one way or another to make it another

SUCCESSFUL event !!