ALL SOULS CHURCH
A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1500 W. Main Street Alhambra, California 91801
Telephone: (626) 281-0466 Fax: (626) 281-2163
Website: allsouls-la.org
Email: [email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT
We, at All Souls Church, are a multicultural Catholic Community called to share our gifts and to grow through worship and spiritual
formation. We are brothers and sisters in Christ led by the Holy Spirit to witness the Good News to all.
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
PARISH SCHEDULE
Weekdays/Entre Semana
Monday-Saturday 7:30am
Saturday/Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday/Domingo
English: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 5:30pm Español: 12:00 Medio dia
Holy Days to be Announced
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays from 4-5pm ● Sabado de 4-5pm Call the Pastoral Center for a Private Confession
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Please call the Pastoral Center for a priest. Uncion de los Enfermos: favor de llamar al Centro Pastoral
para contactar a un sacerdote.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Español: El primer sabado del mes a las 10am
English: Third Saturday of the month at 10am
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Book for an appointment at least 6 months in advance
Llame al Centro Parroquial por lo menos 6 meses antes
DEVOTIONS
Holy Hour: 1st Friday of the month at 7pm (Bilingual)
Pastoral Center Hours Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Closed for Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm Saturday: 9am-8pm (Closed for Lunch)
Sunday: 8:30am-2:30pm
PASTOR Rev. Patrick Mbazuigwe
PASTOR EMERITUS Msgr. William P. O’Toole
DEACON Dn. Eudoro Benalcazar
OFFICE MANAGER Ms. Diep Dinh [email protected] FIRST COMMUNION Patricia Magallanes [email protected] YOUTH CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Leticia Urtecho
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Ms. Carrie Fuller [email protected] BOOKKEEPER Ms. Veronica Yeo [email protected] OFFICE ASSISTANTS Sofia Rua [email protected]
Merci Arguello [email protected]
Leslie Galban
Andrea Primicias
Cecilia Chow
Sergio Almanza
Becky Salcedo
Mary Anne Aarset
Erik Lifrak
Ray Argueta & Family
Jose Crespo
Joe Negrete
Elia Ramirez
Bernardina Castañeda
Reyes Family
Mercedes Tarrazona
Delia Vargas
William Cardona
Gerardo Duran
Cidronio Abelar
Yessenia Alvarez
Pilar Garza
Gary Meraz
David A. Jr. & Family
Paul Zabuski
Lucy Tsang
Eleanor Ciechoski
Rosa Mar nez
Ramirez Family
Wally & Becky Puente
Cynthia Manriquez
Cecille Saguid
William Gonzalez
Joel Lopez
Guadalupe Nevarez
Evelyn De Guzman
Hortencia Palafox
Jerry Lopez
David Valadez
Francis Araiza
Marco de la Garza
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Lord said to David, “You shall shepherd my people Israel” (2 Samuel 5:1-3).
Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122).
Second Reading — Thanks to the Father who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light (Colossians 1:12-20).
Gospel — Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Luke 23:35-43).
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67;
Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day, Suggested:
Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lk 17:11-19
Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9;
Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
APOSTOLATES & ORGANIZATIONS
OFFICE OF LITURGY
Ministry of the Sick Larry Dumont
Safeguard the Children Irene Oaxaca
Bereavement Ministry Jose Luis Diaz
Legion of Mary Salvador Agudo
Cursillos in Chris anity Aida Gonzalez
English Bible Study Sheila Henderson-Linan
Spanish Bible Study Maria de Jesus Mar nez
Knights of Columbus Pablo Gu errez
Funeral Services Diep Dinh Ext. 219
Altar Servers Paul/Marleny Gu errez (626)281-0466
Lectors Eng: Esperanza Canale (626)281-0466
Span: Eleana Benalcazar (626)281-0466
Ushers Darin Doerning/Jose Serna (626)281-3042
Sacristan Librado Mercado (626)281-0466
Wedding & Quinceañeras Eleana Benalcazar/Pa y Ayala (626)281-0466
Assist. Director of Music Jerry Yslas (323) 919-1906
Eucharis c Ministers Lupe Valencia/Humberto G (626)281-0466
RCIA Sister Eilene & Cathy Dorsey (626)281-0466
Guadalupanos Marina Ramirez
Rosario de Misericordia Angelina Farias
Our Lord’s Mission Gerber Bernal or Arturo Camargo
St. Vincent de Paul Pearl Mar nez
Encuentro Matrimonial Victor Pla
Amigos de Jesus Estela Murga
Filipino Ministry Jun (Isidro) Cabaccang
Youth Ministry Le cia Urtecho
Nov. 24, 2019 FROM THE PASTOR’S CORNER 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
With this celebration of the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we enter the last week of the Church’s liturgical year. We are grateful for all the blessings we have received from God during the course of the year and we look forward with hope to the beginning of the Advent season in preparation for Christmas. Thanks to God, we no longer live in the era of kings and queens, who govern their subjects with power and might. Our forefathers fought to free us from the tyranny of such kings and we are forever grateful for that. However, as Christians, we are still under the authority and power of God, our supreme King who governs the universe not with nuclear weapons and oppressive laws but with love and grace. In the true sense of it kingship symbolizes nobility and trust. A king is an honorable person that is faithful and trustworthy. History abounds with stories of great men and women whose lifestyle are an expression of the finest quality of the human person. Some of them sacrificed their time, talent, treasure and even their own lives for the good of others. Quoting an essay from Inspiring Leadership Now, we know that “very few Americans are as celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister and social activist who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States until his tragic death in 1968. As an African-American born in the rural south in 1929, MLK faced an uphill battle all his life. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, the young Martin was considered a precocious student who paid little attention to his studies and found great discomfort in religion. All began to change in his junior year, when he took a Bible class and renewed his faith. By 1948, he had earned a degree from Morehouse College before moving on to the Crozer Theological Seminary in Penn-sylvania. It was at Morehouse College that MLK opened his eyes to racial inequality. Following years of successful civil rights activism, MLK and 61 other activists founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957. Two years later, MLK visited Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace in India, which emboldened him to continue down the path of peaceful activism. On August 28, 1963, MLK would leave his mark on American history by delivering the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. King had such a profound impact on American race relations that his efforts resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which authorized the federal government to desegregate public accommoda-tions. The same year, MLK received the Nobel Peace Prize. MLK would continue his activism until his assassination on April 4, 1968. His killer, James Earl Ray, was eventually apprehended after a two-month manhunt. King’s assassination was a tragic end to a remark-able life that had a seismic impact on an entire nation.
He proved, just like Gandhi, that non-violent protests can influence tre-mendous change. MLK gave his life to the civil rights movement. Nearly 50 years after his death, his legacy is stronger than ever. The third Mon-day of every January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an observed federal holiday in the United States (cf: Inspiring Leadership Now).” We know also the stories of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Mother Theresa, Stephen Hawking, Pope John Paul 11, etc. These people lived their lives for the good of others – to make this world a better place for all. Today we celebrate the feast of the greatest king that ever lived – Jesus Christ, who by His words and actions sought to build a kingdom of love, peace and justice for all. Having journeyed with Jesus from His birth, death, and resurrection, we are emboldened to say it loud and clear to the world that Jesus Christ is our king. The kingship of Jesus is unlike those of the kings of this world who lord it over their subjects and make their authorities felt. Jesus is the King who lay down his life for the good of others. Jesus is the incarnation of God. It was only on the cross that Jesus was recognized as king – INRI – Iesus Nazaremus Rex Ieudeorum (Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews). By His death, life is given to us and by His resurrection; we have the hope of eternal life. Our life is no longer lived in vain. We are proud to “give thanks to the Father, who has made us fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Whenever we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, we recall our baptis-mal promise when we were anointed to become priests, prophets and kings. Like Jesus, we are called, chosen and anointed to reign as kings to the glory of God the Father almighty. Like Jesus, we do not reign by power or might but by the Spirit of the Lord. On this Day we renew our belief in God’s authority over our lives. We affirm our belief in creation. God is the creator of the world and every-thing in it. Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God. We are not an accident of a Big Bang theory. We are an intentional creature of God - created for the honor and glory of God. Hence, our life has value and meaning. The Spirit of the Lord given to us is the spirit of adoption, which empow-ers us to cry “Abba” – “Father.” Like Jesus all baptized children of God are not in this world just to live, eat, play and die. We are in this world on a mission – to lay down our lives for the good of others. We have a man-date to constantly renew the face of the earth through charitable works of justice, peace and mercy, and we shall not rest until the least of God’s creation is saved. Jesus Christ is our king and we are proud to say it loud and clear to the world. His banner over us is love. Love is our identity – in Him we live, move and have our being. Not like the world loves do we love, but like Jesus we shall not rest until every created being experiences the power of the liberation that comes from the love of God.
All Souls Catholic Church Did You Know? FINANCIAL REPORT
Thank you for your generosity and con nued support of the Offertory Collec on.
FIRST COLLECTION $6,362.00
SECOND COLLECTION $ 876.00
CANDLES $ 70.00
TOTAL $7,308.00
SECOND SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER 11/17/19 Building your ac ve listening skills with the children in your life can help you communicate more effec vely with them, and it can also clue you in to any suspicious or poten ally dangerous rela onships in their lives. Ac ve listen-ing lets the speaker know that you have heard, understood, and valued what he or she said. O en, children don’t feel this way, but with a few easy tac cs, you can change that, building a rela onship of trust and respect. As an ac ve listener, be sure to make eye contact while the child is speaking. Ask follow-up ques ons and check in to make sure you both understand what’s being said. Avoid “yes or no” ques ons and instead ask open-ended ques ons that will keep the conversa on going.
FIRST COMMUNION CALENDAR First Communion Calendar for November November 23 – Class November 30 – No Class
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
If your family would like to participate in the lighting of the Advent candles, please call the Pastoral Center and leave your con-tact information. CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY
Nov.27th – Service Project for Confirmation Students Church Hall 9:00am – 12:00pm – 1st Year Students 1:00pm – 4:00pm – 2nd Year Students
BLESSING OF THE BREAD
We invite parishioners to bring the bread that will be served in their Thanksgiving Meal to our Thanks-giving Mass on November 28. The bread will receive a blessing and will serve as a gesture of gra tude to our Lord for every-thing that He has given us.
THANKSGIVING MASS THEME
AS IT IS OUR TRADITION, WE INVITE YOU TO
WEAR A TRADITIONAL GARMENT FOR OUR
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION. JOIN US IN
HONORING THE BEAUTY OF OUR MULTICUL-
TURAL COMMUNITY AT ALL SOULS.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
All Souls is inviting you to an Advent Pen-ance Service on Wednesday, December 11th, at 7 pm in the church. A number of priests will be available to hear individual confessions in various languages. Let us choose to start this Christmas season with clean hearts to welcome our newborn Savior by attending penance service with your fel-low parishioners.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This weekend, November 23-24, dioceses across the United States will take up a special collec on. When you par cipate in this collec on, you help low-income families with affordable housing, health care, jobs, and rights for immigrants. By sup-por ng CCHD, you help out our own neighbors, because 25 percent of your contribu on stays within our own diocese!
2,000 Hail Mary’s Announcement
Please be advised that the next 2,000 Hail Mary’s event will
be held on November 30th in the hall conference room
instead of on December 7th.
ADVENT RETREAT
All Souls will be having an English Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 7th and a Spanish Advent Retreat on Saturday, De-cember 14th. We will begin at 9 am and end at 3 pm. The retreat is free of charge. Lunch will be potluck-style, so please call the Pastoral Center to register for the retreat. Please let the recep-tionist know what you would like to bring to share with others. If you are not able to bring a dish, a donation of $10 is requested. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
November 24, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH GROUPS
8:00am Book Fair School Hall CR
6:00pm LAPD Tes ng Outside Group SC 7
7:00pm Mee ng Finance Council Guadalupe CR
9:00am T. Luncheon Prep Confirma on Halls & Ktchn
9:00am Piano Enrichment School Hall CR
5:00pm Decora ons Thanksgiving Church
6:30pm Rehearsal Quinceanera Church
7:00pm Mee ng (Mesa D.) Amigos de Jesus SC 8
9:00am T. Luncheon Prep Confirma on Halls & Kitch
9:00am Piano Enrichment School Hall CR
5:00pm Decora ng Environment Church
7:00pm RICA Spanish Guadalupe CR
7:00pm Risen Christ Prayer Group St. Martha’s
7:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
3:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm Reflexiones Libros Liturgicos Hall CR
3:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
9:00pm
8:00pm Encuentro Mtg Encuentro Hall CR
2:00pm Quinceanera Quinceaneras Church
3:00pm Quinceanera Quinceaneras Halls & Kitch
8:00am Food Sale Guadalupanos Pa o
4:00pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019
5:30PM Pedro & Eric Gan Dec.
Dy, Mariano & Florida Dec.
Aurora Coronel Dec.
7:30AM Dennis Fernando Dec.
Caridad Y. & Dioscoro M., Sr. Dec.
9:00AM All Souls in Purgatory
Aurora Salon Go Dec.
10:30AM Gail Coua e Dec.
Victor Josue Vargas Dec.
12:00 NOON Gabino Vasquez Dec.
Irma Torres Birthday
5:30PM Vivian Rull Healing
Flor Maria Torres Dec.
7:30AM Carmen & Ramon Cendejas Dec.
Juan & Maria Espinar Dec.
7:30AM Martha & Mario Valles Dec.
Neil Segil Healing
7:30AM Jao Kechin & Zikit Tseng Dec.
Fwu Van Queun Dec.
Bayani Pacheco Sp. Int.
10:00AM Happy Thanksgiving!!!
7:30AM Carmelo & Olga Elizarraras Dec.
Frank Olachea Dec.
7:30AM Calos & Francis Cendejas Thanksgiving
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019
LET’S PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY IN CHRIST
O Gracious God, we give you thanks for your overflowing generosity to us.
24 de Noviembre del 2019
ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH
DE REYES Y REINADOS Los estadounidenses tienen una relación incomoda con los reyes. La Revolución Estadounidense se peleó para lo-grar la independencia del Rey Jorge, después de todo. Sin embargo, hoy cada iglesia católica alrededor del mundo celebra la Solemnidad del Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo. La celebración de hoy de la Iglesia nos invita a ver más allá de nuestras lealtades nacionales y regocijar-nos en nuestra primera identidad. Somos hijos de Dios en Jesús, Cristo el Rey. Nuestras lecturas nos ayudan a consi-derar cómo pertenecer al Reino de Dios. El libro de Sa-muel captura el profundo anhelo de los israelitas por un rey que los pastoree. San Pablo recuerda a los colosenses que pertenecemos al reino de Cristo, cuyo poder alaba en un hermoso himno. Por último, el Evangelio de Lucas evoca el tipo de rey que Jesús elige ser, un siervo sufriente, un hombre para los demás. Al sacrificar su vida por nosotros, Jesús abre las puertas del Paraíso.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — David hace un pacto con los ancianos de Israel en presencia del Señor y lo ungen como rey de Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3).
Salmo — Vayamos con alegría al encuentro del Señor
(Salmo 122 [121]).
Segunda lectura — El Padre nos arrancó del poder de las nieblas y nos trasladó al Reino de su Hijo amado
(Colosenses 1:12-20).
Evangelio — El malhechor arrepen do recibe la promesa
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4
Martes: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11
Miércoles: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lc 21:12-19
Jueves: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lc 21:20-28
Día de Acción de Gracias—sugerencia:
Eclo 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11;
1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19
Viernes: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33
Sábado: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Domingo: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Rom 13:11-14;
Mt 24:37-44
¿SABIA USTED? El desarrollar sus habilidades para escuchar ac vamente a los niños en su vida puede ayudarle a comunicarse con ellos con mayor efec vidad, y además puede ayudarle a descubrir cualquier relación sospechosa o potencialmente dañina en sus vidas. El escuchar ac vamente le deja saber al orador que usted le ha escu-chado, entendido y que usted valora lo que él o ella le ha dicho. Con frecuencia, los niños no se sienten escuchados, pero con unas pocas tác cas fáciles usted puede cambiar eso, construyendo relaciones de confianza y de respeto. Como un escuchador ac vo, asegúrese de ver al niño a los ojos mientras él o ella estén hablando. Haga preguntas de seguimiento y en ocasiones repita para asegurarse que ambos en enden lo que se ha dicho. Evite hacer preguntas cuyas respuestas solo sean “sí o no.”
A medida que nuestra Iglesia crece, también lo hacen nuestras necesida-des . Llamados a Renovar ayudará a prepararnos para el futuro.
Un Plan Audaz Para Renovar
Los embajadores de nuestra campaña parroquial están lla-mando a familias para explicar la campaña y responder pre-guntas. Cuando te llamen, esperamos que aceptes la invita-
ción a reunirse con un corazón abierto.
Cada parroquia tendrá una meta y una acción que beneficiará directa-mente a nuestra parroquia. Nuestra Meta es: $425,000
Fortalecer Parroquias
$375 Millones
Nuestras parroquias son mas que edificios; son hogares espirituales para millones de personas. LLamados a Renovar es abrazar nuestra mission de ser solidarios con las parroquia que alaba, adora y da tes monio de un Dios vivo.
Servir a los Necesitados
Como catolicos, estamos llamados a ser solidarios en las nece-sidades espirituales y temporalis de los demas. Llamados a Renovar nos brida una oportunidad extraordinaria para expander y mejorar nuestros ministerios a los mas vulnerables de nuestra comunidad: caminar con los enfermos, con los moribundos, encarcelados y fa-miliares, en especial con las vic mas y ser asi ser un apoyo para todos ellos.
Vocaciones Sacerdotales
$30 Millones
El futuro de nuestra Aquidiocesis se fortalice por las personas que responden al llamado vocacional del sacerdocio. La arquidiocesis esta comprome da en apoyar la formacion de nuestros seminar-istas y clerigos para asi poder ministrar con corazones alegres.
Inver r en la Fe de las Generaciones Futuras
$65 Millones
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The All Souls Church Youth will be hosting
a Thanksgiving brunch for the entire
community on Thursday,
November 28th at 11:00am.
We kindly ask our community to help support this wonderful event with the following donations: 25 Frozen Turkeys
Large cans of corn
Assorted utensils
Large bags of russet potatoes
Napkins
Large boxes of turkey stuffing
Large aluminum pans
Large Tubs of Butter
Large Sturdy Paper Plates
Large cans of chicken broth
Plastic cups
Large cans of turkey gravy
Large cans of cranberry
from sauce (Smart & Final)
Please drop off donations: November 18th through November 24th.
Each parish has a goal and a share that will directly benefit our community . Our Goal is: $425,000
As our Church con nues to grow, so do our needs . Called to Re-new will help us to prepare for the future.
A Bold Plan for Renewal
Our parish campaign Ambassadors are calling families to explain the campaign and answer ques ons. When they call you we hope
you will welcome their invita on to meet with open hearts. Thank you!
Strengthening Our Parishes
$375 Millon
Our parishes are more than buildings; they are the spiritual homes for millions in our Archdiocese. Embracing our mission to be a com-munity of praise, worship, and witness. Called to Renew recognizes the vital role of parishes in the day to day life of a vibrant Church and is dedicated to mee ng their needs.
Serving the Vulnerable
As Chris ans, we are called to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of others. Called to Renew provides us with an extraordinary opportunity to expand and enhance our ministries to the most vul-nerable among us, so we can walk with the sick and dying, as well as with the vic ms and perpetrators of violent crimes and their families.
Suppor ng Priestly Voca ons
$30 Million
The future of our Church is strengthened when men hear and an-swer the Lord’s call to serve as his sheperds. The Archdiocese is commi ed to voca ons and the forma on of our seminarians and clergy, so they may minister with joyful hearts in the years ahead.
Inver r en la Fe de las Generaciones Futuras
$65 Million
Our Thanksgiving Mass Celebration
will take place on
Thursday, November 28th
at 10:00am
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
“If to Christ our Lord is given all power, it must be clear that not
one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in
our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm
belief to revealed truths and to the doc-
trines of Christ. He must reign in our
wills, which should obey the laws and
precepts of God. He must reign in our
hearts, which should spurn natural de-
sires and love God above all things. He
must reign in our bodies, which should
serve as instruments for the interior
sanctification of our souls, or to use the
words of the Apostle Paul, ‘as instru-ments of jus ce unto God.’” – Quas primas, 33