November 2, 2014 - Monterey Park

St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Iglesia Católica Romana
1501 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, California 91754
ALL SOULS DAY— NOVEMBER 2, 2014
Thanksgiving Meal
@ St. Thomas Aquinas
Sign-up Now
We will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner
especially designed for our parishioners who will
be alone on this beautiful holiday. We invite anyone interested in attending to add their name
to our large sign-up list which is placed next to
the baptismal font.
Donations for this dinner are being
sought. Following are the items needed:
Canned sweet potatoes, canned green beans,
boxes of stove top dressing, paper towels, napkins, pumpkin pies and monetary donations are
welcome. Decorations are also needed.
Volunteers are welcome, please contact
the parish office to help with this special holiday
meal.
Tuesday, Nov. 25th3 - Set-up - 3 PM – 5 PM
Thursday, Nov. 27th – Set-up – 8 AM – 10 AM
Doors Open @ 1:30 PM
Meal Served @ 2:00 PM
Clean up @ 5 PM
Guests are invited to bring take home
containers and their favorite music to share during celebration.
First Friday
November 7, 2014
9:00
6:00
6:45
7:00
am–6:00 pm-Eucharistic Adoration
pm–Rosary
pm–Benediction
pm–Mass
Sign up sheet can be found in front of the Altar.
From the Desk of Our Pastor
The Gospel According To John
The English bible study group continues
every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm. Please join
us in our exploration of the gospel of St. John.
This gospel has two main divisions, the book of
signs, chapters 1 to 11 and the book of Glory,
chapters 13 to 20. We will begin with chapters 1
and 2 this Wednesday. Please read the first two
chapters in preparation for the class. Please join
us and bring friend. If you do not have a bible, we
have some available for $15 a copy. We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday.
Fr. John
STA Holiday Boutique & Craft Faire
Sunday, Nov. 9th
8 AM– 3 PM
We are very pleased to be hosting a
“Holiday Boutique” in our new hall. Artisans,
vendors and our STA ministries will be selling
beautiful holiday themed gifts items, home decor, gourmet food offerings and much more.
Breakfast and lunch will be available as well.
Selection will include: homemade chili beans,
potato salad, hot dogs, tamales, nachos, tostadas, and pozole.
Come join us in a lovey setting and get a
start on your holiday shopping.
If you are interested in renting a table at
our “Holiday Boutique”, please contact Mary
Jane Garcia at [email protected]
or (626) 572-8645.
Take a copy of next weekend’s bulletin to
boutique for a free hot chocolate or coffee.
ALL SOULS DAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
Together In Mission
“Love Your Neighbor”
2014 Goal: $32,418.70
Collected: $15,703.00
Seniors Group Meeting
Nov. 12th @ 2 PM in Parish Hall
Topic: Seniors Safety
Guest Speaker: Agent Randy Esparza
Thank you to all who continue to make
your Together In Mission pledge payments. We
are making very slow progress toward our goal.
Your generous and thoughtful response to this
weekend’s second collection for Together In
Mission is very much appreciated. May the Lord
continue to bless all of you who reach out to
help those less fortunate, within our own Archdiocese.
Agent Esparza, a police officer with the
City of Monterey Park will cover a wide range of
Seniors Safety topics including: internet, financial,
and environmental.
No reservations are needed. Everyone is
welcome, invite your friends and family to attend
this very important presentation. Drinks and
snacks will be provided.
Doughnut Sales
Volunteers Needed
Line Dancing Social Event
Thursday, November 13
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Parish Hall
Our doughnut sales after mass have
proved to be well received and have generated
over $400 a month income for our parish. The
leadership team of the doughnut sales needs
volunteers to assist with sales after each mass.
If we do not get enough volunteers, we may
need to eliminate or reduce the weekly doughnut sales. Please contact Martha Gonzales at
323-726-8841 to sign-up. Sales normally only
last 20 minutes after each mass. Thank you for
considering.
Please register after Mass this weekend.
Only $10 for a line dance lesson by a professional
dance teacher; dancing with the most amazing
priest; an incredible dance performance and a 3
hour event of dance, exercise, and fun. Refreshments will be served.
You don’t need to know how to dance;
don’t need to have a dance partner; step by step
instructions from a dance teacher; easy to learn;
fantastic form of exercise and wonderful for your
health.
Gratitude Wall
Tile Sale
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
At the request of many parishioners, we
decided to add 30 more tiles to our Gratitude
Wall. Donation for each tile is still $288. You
select your own tile and text in honor of your
loved ones or in gratitude for the blessings received. Only 17 tiles are left. Sales will be handled through the parish office. Proceeds will
benefit our Parish Hall and will assist us in paying off all outstanding debts.
Paul Braeckmans
Chair - Hall Management Team
October Dinner Dance
Fund Raiser Financial Report
We would again like to thank everyone
involved with our 10/18/14 Dinner Dance Fund
Raiser. Feedback from our event has been very
positive. Delicious food, great entertainment,
wonderful dancers and lively fellowship were all
part of the evening.
Congratulations to our Money Hat winners: Women’s Hat: Cecilia Macias
Men’s Hat: Brandon Melendez
The profit of $5,700 will go toward our
parish operational budget. Again, thanks to all
who donated, volunteered and attended. We
look forward to seeing you at our next event!
ALL SOULS DAY
TODOS LOS FIELES DIFUNTOS
Todo lo que me da el Padre viene a mí,
y el que venga a mí yo no lo rechazaré…, dice
el Señor Jesús en Juan (6, 37-40). Su mensaje
es absolutamente de misericordia y amor extremos. Si los “representantes del Templo” se
habían perdido en su mala interpretación de la
Ley, Jesús, nos recuerda que Dios es amor y
ternura y que “no rechazará” a quien vaya a él.
Esta es la voluntad del Padre: que el que vea
al Hijo y crea en él, tenga vida eterna. Dos enseñanzas fundamentales. Primero: quien crea
en Jesús gozará de vida en plenitud y sin término. Esto debiera cambiar la actitud del creyente ante la muerte: paz, serenidad, confianza plena. Si crees en Jesús y trabajas por la
vida: no conocerás la muerte. Morir, dejar el
cuerpo físico, será apenas el paso necesario
para vivir eternamente con él. En segundo lugar: debiera cambiar nuestra actitud ante la
vida: si seguimos a Jesús, los cristianos, NO
debiéramos rechazar a NADIE, NUNCA, por
ninguna circunstancia, razón o pretexto (social,
económica, política, religiosa o cultural). Si él
no rechaza a nadie: ¿Por qué nosotros sí? San
Pablo en la carta a los Romanos (5, 5-11) recuerda que “Cristo murió por nosotros siendo
aún pecadores”. Sin merecer tan gran sacrificio
de su parte, no nos rechazó, para mostrar hasta qué grado se debe amar y confiar en él.
Confía en él –espera- y no serás defraudado
nunca. ¿Qué hago si me diagnostican una enfermedad terminal o tengo un accidente grave…? Respuesta: no pidas nada, no temas nada, solo confía. El libro de la Sabiduría (3, 1-9),
nos confirma que “las almas de los justos están en las manos de Dios y no les afectará ningún tormento”. El que confía en Dios y trabaja
por la justicia “llena su esperanza de inmortalidad”. “Los que confían en Él comprenderán
esta verdad y, si son fieles, permanecerán en
su amor”. En la vida y en la muerte, repitamos
hoy y siempre: “El Señor es mi Pastor, nada
me falta”, (Salmo 23), AMÉN.
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
STA 8th Grade
Washington DC Trip Fund Raisers
Sign up this Sunday after all masses or
contact Christine at 562-320-9037
Delicious Carnitas Meal being sold all day this
Sunday for only $5.00 per plate.
HARRAH’S TURN-AROUND TRIP - $25
Saturday, November 15, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
St Thomas Aquinas Parking lot
ZUMBA- $10 Donation
Saturday, November 22, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
We are collecting specific food items that
will be used to prepare Thanksgiving Food baskets. While you are doing your holiday meal shopping please keep in mind the items that
are needed:
· Canned vegetables and cranberry sauce
· Boxed mashed potatoes and stuffing
· Packets of instant gravy mix
Frozen turkeys must be delivered to the Parish
Office.
Please have all donations in by Tuesday,
Nov. 18th. Help make Thanksgiving Dinner a reality for those in need. Families who need assistance with a holiday dinner, may apply at our Parish Office. Deadline to sign-up is Mon., Nov. 17th.
Domestic Violence Prevention
Spanish Workshop
November 17 & 18, 2014
STA Parish Hall
7:00 PM—9:00 PM
All are invited to attend the Domestic Violence Prevention workshop which will be held in
Spanish on November 17th and 18th from 7 PM to
9 PM in the parish hall. This workshop is presented by Teresa Lopez and hosted by Steven Olguin
of the Be Transformed, Inc., counseling center.
Seats are limited, registration is required.
Registration will take place on this Sunday after
our 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM masses or in the parish office during normal business hours.
For more information or to register please
contact Teresa Lopez at 323-482-2642 or the parish office at 323-264-4447.
ALL SOULS DAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST7:00 AM- Swap meet– Church Parking Lot
8:00 AM– MASS
9:30 AM– Tutoring Program– School Classrooms
10:00 AM– Bereavement Group– Parish Hall
10:00 AM– Legion of Mary– Mandarin– Parish Office
5:30 PM– MASS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND–
8:00 AM – MASS – English
9:30 AM – MASS – Chinese
11:30 AM – MASS – English
1:30 PM – MASS – Spanish
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD –
6:00 PM– Social Justice Meeting– Parish Office
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH –
8:00 AM– MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH7:00 PM– English Bible Study-Church
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH8:00 AM– MASS
8:00 PM– Quinceanera Rehearsal-Church
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH–
7:00 PM– MASS
7:00 PM– Family Fellowship-Multipurpose Room
7:00 PM– Church Greetings-Parish Hall
7:30 PM-Legion of Mary Cantonese– Paris Hall Mtg Room
8:00 PM– Agape– Parish Office
8:00 PM– Wedding Rehearsal-Church
8:00 PM– Young Adult Bible Study-Parish Office
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
8:00 AM– MASS
9:30 AM– Tutoring Program– School Classrooms
10:00 AM– Infant Baptisms– Church
10:00 AM– Bereavement Group– Parish Hall
10:00 AM– Legion of Mary– Mandarin– Parish Office
12:00 PM– Wedding– Church
2:00 PM– Quinceanera– Church
2:00 PM– Baby Shower– Parish Hall
5:30 PM– MASS
KEEP IN PRAYER
Anthony Arroyo, Frank Barrios, Fred Bracco,
Warthuro Campugan, Flor Cantara, Dorothea Canzano, Phyllis Canzano, Rita Cardenas, Elvira Chaidez, George Chale, Leroy
Chavez, Kim Ochoa & Family, Peggy Jasso,
Martina Hernandez, and Emilia Vallarta.
IN GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO
SUPPORTED OUR PARISH
with your contributions on:
October 11th & 12th: $6,165.00
Thank you for your continued support of our parish.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 20148:00 AM
Poche Siu (D)
5:30 PM
Poche Siu (D)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
8:00 AM
ALL
9:30 AM
ALL
11:30 AM
ALL
1:30 PM
ALL
2014–
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 20148:00 AM
ALL SOULS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 20148:00 AM
ALL SOULS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 20147:00 PM
ALL SOULS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 20148:00 AM
ALL SOULS
5:30 PM
ALL SOULS
READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES
NOVEMBER 2—NOVEMBER 9
Sunday:
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 Masses
for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016
Monday:
Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk
14:12-14
Tuesday:
Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk
14:15-24
Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;
Lk 14:25-33
Thursday:
Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:110
Friday:
Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk
16:1-8
Saturday:
Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6,
8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6,
8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
ALL SOULS DAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
DID YOU KNOW?
Inform school staff about
Your children’s health issues
“Back-to-school does not have to mean
back-to-worrying. Though safety inside school is
ultimately the responsibility of the principal and
school staff, parents can take a few basic steps
to ensure a safe school experience.”
Inform school staff about health and emotional concerns. Whether your child has a food
allergy, a physical disability, or has been subject
to bullying, make sure to keep your child's teachers and principal in the loop. For more information, please visit www.scholastic.com/parents/
resources/article/parent-teacher-partnerships/6rules-school-safety
Parish Information
Parish Office: (323) 264-4447
Chinese Ministry Office: (323) 264-4448
General Email: [email protected]
Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG
Fax: (323) 264-2524
Parish Staff
Fr. John Kyebasuuta—[email protected]
Pastor– Ext. 108
Fr. Jay Wu—[email protected]
Associate Pastor– Ext. 106
Lorraine Melendez—[email protected]
General Manager– Ext. 103
Linda Almaguer—[email protected]
Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper– Ext. 102
Sherry Tsai—[email protected]
Chinese Ministry Staff Support– Ext. 105
Cathy Pang– [email protected]
Chinese Ministry Admin. Support– Ext. 104
Safeguard The Children
Carmen Austria—626-993-4933
School Information
School Office: (323) 261-6583
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Friday
7:00 PM
(English)
(English)
(Chinese)
(English)
(Spanish)
8:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Gloria Castillo – Principal
Email: [email protected]
General Email: [email protected]
Website: stampkschool.org
Religious Education Information
Office: (323) 264-1338
Elsa Jimenez– DRE
Email: [email protected]