ANNUNCIATION CHURCH "As the father sent me, so I send you."

1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 Parish Office: 2707 Peck Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 447-6202 / Fax (626) 447-9834 Website: AnnunciationChurch.net

W e’ve all heard the saying “Have an attitude of gratitude.” For Christians,

this is more than a greeting card saying; it is a basic command of Christian life. The theme of gratitude underlies this week’s Gospel reading that tells of ten lepers who were healed by Jesus. In the reading, ten lepers earnestly long for healing since lep-rosy was one of the great curses of their time, causing those who suffered from the disease to live apart from family and friends. All ten turned to Jesus in faith with their request. However, after they are healed, only one of the ten returns to thank him for answering their prayer.

While Jesus makes it clear that it was the man’s faith that healed him, the story has another lesson as well. Although we must begin our prayer requests in faith, they should end in gratitude. All too often, we are quick to make requests, but slow to return in thankful prayer. Like the nine lep-ers who did not come back, we neglect to express our thanks to God when our pray-ers are answered. However, thankfulness is a hallmark of a true disciple. As 1 Thes-salonians 5:18 says, “In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

Meister Eckhart, a medieval mystic, once said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” How often do you remember to say “thank you” to God? .

1 st Reading Reflection ~ 2 Kings 5:14-17 ~  

There are sacramental resonances, in-cluding Baptism, found in this story. The seven washings is another. In Hebrew, “seven” means completeness and is virtu-ally synonymous with the covenant, owing to the importance of the Sabbath or sev-enth day. In our seven sacramental cele-brations we receive faith in the one God, as did Naaman, and the abundance of divine life of grace.

Naaman still holds to the ancient idea that gods are resident in particular places and invoked by the people of that place for their protection. That’s why he requests some earth to carry with him back to Da-mascus. He may have had in mind erect-ing an altar to Yahweh on the earth brought from the Promised Land and so constructing for himself a little island of Israel in Syria. Christ reveals that God’s covenantal favor extends to every person of every nation, that he’s the one God of all. How ironic it is that Naaman is used by us as a symbol of the universal sovereign-ty of God and yet he still believes that he must take Israel with him to Syria if he is to worship God there.

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GIVING THANKS

Annunciation Church Masses for This Week Saturday, Oct. 12th 5:30 p.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP Jim Smith Sunday, Oct. 13th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Imelda Baclit RIP Cesar Cajucom and St. Joseph 9:00 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP Cristina Vargas 10:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Hal and Theresa Stegmeier, Josie Dominguez and St. Joseph 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Gonzalez RIP The Castaño Family 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen 4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister Monday, Oct. 14th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. Virginia Reyes Tuesday, Oct. 15th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua RIP Miriam T. Freyre Wednesday, Oct. 16th 7:30 p.m. Fr. Chua RIP Danny Do Thursday, Oct. 17th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell S.I. Alexander Pacaon Friday, Oct. 18th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Walfrido Verendia Masses for Next Week Saturday, Oct. 19th 5:30 p.m. Fr. Chua RIP Jose Luis Vargas Sunday, Oct. 20th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Joseph Nguyen S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation 9:00 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Cecile and Dzung Mai RIP Refugio Nuñez and Danny Do 10:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP John Ballard 12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Gonzalez RIP Orlando Castaño 3:00 p.m. Fr. Nguyen 4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Lay Minister Monday, Oct. 21st 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Philip Verendia Tuesday, Oct. 22nd 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP Rev. Paul Menke Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 7:30 p.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Ador and Maricel Camiling Thursday, Oct. 24th 8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell RIP Ernie Algorri Friday, Oct. 25th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua S.I. Brandon Bogler

Baby Bottle Pick Up This Weekend: This weekend, representatives will be available before and after Mass to collect your baby bottles that were distributed several weeks ago. Your contributions will help further the work being done by the Foothills Pregnancy Resource Center, lo-cated in Duarte. If you can’t return your bottle this weekend, you can drop it off at the Parish Office during business hours.

Senior Meeting This Monday: Our Senior Group will meet this Monday, Oct. 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Parish Office. Everyone 60 and older are invited to attend!

Trunk Or Treat: All are invited to our 4th Annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Saturday, Oct. 19th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the parking area just outside the Parish Hall. Children are in-vited to trick or treat in a safe and fun environment. Adults can decorate their cars and pass out candy. We’ll have a costume parade, games and prizes for Best Cos-tume and Best Decorated Car. There will be $3.00 hot dogs, $5.00 hamburger combos, nachos and Halloween goodies for sale. Both candy and dessert dona-tions are needed and welcome! We have space for 25 cars, so please reserve your spot by calling Frances Luna at (626) 327-6147. If you wish to only distribute candy, no registration is required—we’ll have tables and chairs ready for you to use! Please contact Frances with questions or to volunteer to help.

All Saints Day Mass: All children ages 2 and up are invited to participate in our Annual All Saints Day March and 7:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, Nov. 1st. Choose the saint you would like to honor—we have costumes you can use, or you can wear your own! You must learn a little about the saint you are representing. Following Mass, there will be a small All Saints party in the Music Room. If you can help by donating cupcakes, cookies, beverages or hot chocolate, please contact Frances Luna at (626) 327-6147. You can also call her to arrange for a costume fitting. Hope you can join us!

Latest Scam Within The Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The Archdiocese has received several reports of individuals calling, either imper-sonating clergy or suggesting that a member of the clergy has been involved in a car accident. The caller requests vehicle insurance information, then asks for cash or gift cards to cover the damages. If you receive such a call, do not respond to any such requests. Please contact the Parish Office and it will be reported appro-priately to the Archdiocese. Thank you.

VIRTUS Training Classes Scheduled: There will be a VIRTUS Certification training class offered here at Annunciation on Monday, Oct. 21st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room B-1. This course is for anyone who needs the initial training, or if your certification has lapsed. A Re-Certification class will take place on Monday, Oct. 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Room B-1. Please call the R.E. Office at (626) 446-1625 to register for either class.

Healing Mass Scheduled: The Annunciation Divine Mercy Ministry will be offering a bilingual Mass on Thurs-day, Oct. 24th at 7:00 p.m. here in our church. The celebrant will be Fr. Martin Gonzalez of Immaculate Conception Church The intentions for this Mass are for our priests, our families and for the entire world. Please join us. Please contact Elaine Lieber at (626) 408-5391 if you have questions, or need additional informa-tion. You can also leave a message for Lupe Sheets at (626) 447-9479.

Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults: Are you someone, or do you know someone, who has expressed an interest in be-coming Catholic, or wanting to receive further Sacraments (i.e., First Communion and/or Confirmation)? R.C.I.A. will deepen your relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic practices and teachings and give you the opportunity to get acquainted with our parish community. Please contact Sandra Rivera at (626) 506-9068, or you can e-mail her at: rcia.churshoftheannunciation@gmail.com.

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct. 13, 2019

April 7, 2002

Offering Collection $9,310.50

Thank you and God bless you.

Retiro En Español: Mater Dolorosa Centro de Retiros Pasionista ofrece un retiro papa matrimo-nies en espanñol, el fin de semana, 25 a 27 de octubre, 2019, 700 N.. Sun-nywide Ave., Sierra Madre. El tema es: Este Amor Dios lo Bendice Abun-dantemente. El Padre Clements Barr\ón, CP, y tres matromonios diáconos guirán el retiro. Estamos ofreciendo becas para ayudarles con el costo.

Holy Angels Fiesta: Come and enjoy rides, food, games and live entertainment at Holy Angels “Fiesta Fever” on the weekend of October 18-20. Hours are as follows: Friday: 6:00—10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00—10:00 p.m.; Sunday; 12:00—7:00 p.m. Sun-day’s raffle drawing at 7:00 p.m. will be for a grand prize of $5,000. Special guests “Past Action Heros” will perform from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday evening. Holy Angels is located at 370 Campus Drive in Arcadia.

Holiday Luncheon and Boutique: The Cloistered Carmelites are hosting their annual Holiday Luncheon and Boutique on Tuesday, Oct. 22. You can browse the bou-tique during the Social Hour, which begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by luncheon at 12:00 Noon. Donations are $25.00 per person. This fundraiser will take place at Msgr. Con-nolly Hall at Holy Family Church, which is located at 1501 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena. Please respond with your reser-vation by Oct. 10th to: Kathy Cardoza, 710 Lindaraza Park, Alhambra, 91801. Please call (626) 570-9012 for additional information.

Lord, Protect Them Joseph Villamayor Air Force Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force Robert James Logan IV Army Adrian Mc Nally Army Ronnel Resurrecion Navy Daniel Smith Marines Patrick Thompson Navy Catherine Holdren Coast Guard Robert Wrischnik Marines Brandon Tennis Navy Rafael Hernandez, Jr. Marines Mario Monoz Marines Emma Larenas Navy Gabriel Jimenez Air Force Brian Griffiths Marines John B. Goss Marines Noe Villanueva Army Stephen Cain Marines R. Michael Rodriguez Army Preston Ellis Air Force Matthew Aldrete Army Patrick Parra Army Justin R. Lozano Marines Vianca Medina Army Carlos Casillas Army Alex Quesada-Bocanegra Marines Carlos Rodriguez Army Jacob Davis Navy Shannon S. Everitt Air Force Liezl Sarte Air Force Mariel Constantino Air Force Christopher Moss Marines Nicholas Goddard Army David Aguilera Army Jason Smith Marines Brandon Patanjo Navy Michael Stanton Army Alex Ascanio Marines Matthew Martinez Army Osvaldo Santillan Air Force Lazarus Fuentes Marines Cristian Jesus Garcia Army Marco Andres Garcia Army Michael Beltran Navy

Last Week’s Offertory Collections Oct. 6, 2019 : $ 9,555.00 Last Year: $ 8,781.00 Online Giving: $ 825.00 Together in Mission—2019

Goal Amount: $55,700.00 Amount Pledged: $64,910.00 Amount Paid: $57,808.31 Difference OVER Amount Paid: $ 2,108.31

Please Pray for: Mickey Ramirez. Mark Brown, and Amy Rothkopf. Calendar of Events: Sunday, October 13th Ch—Financial Report at All Masses Ch—Baby Bottle Pickup at All Masses Ch—Family Fun Fest Ticket Sales B2—8:30 AM 10:30 Choir B2—11:00 AM FAITH Formation OC1,C1,C2—12:00 PM Eucharistic Youth H,HK—12:30 PM Couples for Christ B2—2:30 PM Aztec Dance Practice D1,Field—3:00 PM Boy Scouts B2—4:30 PM 3:00 Choir Monday, October 14th OC1—1:00 PM Senior Group Meeting OC1—2:00 PM Bereavement Comm. Mtg. OC1—4:00 PM Rosary Prayer Group Ch—5:30 PM Grupo de Oracion OC1—7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class H,HK—7:00 PM REMA Tuesday, October 15th OC1—5:00 PM Mariachi Practice B1,C1,C2—6:30 PM Family Catechesis OC1,OK—7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study B2—7:00 PM Intercession Prayer Ministry PO—7:00 PM Finance Council Wednesday, October 16th Ch—10:00 AM Vocations Ministry H,HK—12:30 PM Pearl Prep Assembly B2—4:00 PM Spanish Youth Group B2—5:00 PM 7:30 Choir OC1—5:00 PM Mariachi Practice B2—6:30 PM 10:30 Choir Ch—7:00 PM Rosary Before Mass H,HK—7:00 PM Communion 2 Parent Mtg B1,C1—7:00 PM BLD Prayer Group C2—7:00 PM Folklorico Dance Practice OC1—7:00 Meditation Group Thursday, October 17th H,Sch,B1-C2—3:00 PM R.E. Classes B2—6:00 PM 9:00 Choir ORE.D1—6:30 PM Youth Ministry OC1—7:00 PM RCIA H,HK—7:00 PM Pearl Prep. Earthquake Safety Training Meeting Friday, October 18th OC1—3:00 PM OA B2—6:00 PM 12:00 Choir C2—6:00 PM Singles for Christ D1—7:00 PM Encuentro Matrimonial H,HK,B1—7:00 PM BLD Prayer Group Ch—8:00 PM Intercession Prayer Ministry Saturday, October 19th B2—8:00 AM Sandwich Preparation H,HK—8:00 AM Couples for Christ Ch—12:00 PM Baptisms Ch—5:30 PM World Mission Sunday Speaker at Mass, Family Fun Fest An-nouncement and Ticket Sales After Mass

¿Sabia Que? La Arquediócesis de Los Angeles, junto con otras cinco diócesis de Califor-nia, está participando en un programa independiente para ofrecer acceso a compensación y a servicios de consejeria a las personas que fueron vícti-mas de abuso por parte de sacerdotes diocesanos cuando eran menores. Aquellos que fueron dañados hace muchos años y se les impidió entablar juicios debido al estatuto civil de limitaciones serán elegibles para levantar cargos bajo el Programa de Compensación Independiente para las Víctimas-Sobrevivientes de Abuso Sexual de Menores por Sacerdotes. La partici-pación de la Arquidiócesis en el programa es parte de un compromiso de largo plazo para apoyar y compensar a las víctimas de abuso, para la pro-tección de niños y de las personas vulnerables, y para la prevención de abuso y conducta indebida en parroquias, escuelas y ministerios católicos. You will find this information in English posted in the bulletin board in

the vestibule of the church.

2 nd Reading Reflection ~ 2 Timothy 2:8-13 ~

The real reason that Paul and millions like him have been willing to exert themselves to the point of death is found in two simple lines in our read-ing. The first is, “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead” was “a descendant of David.” Jesus is the messianic heir of the eternal throne promised to David and, as proof of that, he rose from the dead. That terse statement contains the whole of the Gospel. The second simple line ex-plains Paul’s willingness to undergo unbelievable trials, “I bear with every-thing for the sake of those who are chosen.” He’s not suffering for his own reward, although that’s promised, but that others “may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus together with eternal glory.”

The whole paradigm of the Christian life is contained in those two short phrases. Anything necessary, including loss of life, is worth the salvation of even one soul. Each of the chosen of God is loved so completely by Christ that he was willing to die for that one. His love for us and others calls forth a response of love in us. It comes down to the great commandment—love of God and neighbor.

G ospel Reflection ~ Luke 17:11-19 ~

It’s important to note that this episode is set on the border between Galilee and Samaria, both of which were avoided by pious Jews. The fact that Jesus is skirting Samaria may indicate that his destination, Jerusalem, makes him unwelcome even by the outsiders in Samaria. So the location itself sug-

gests that Jesus is addressing the needs of covenant outsiders and as an outsider himself. The “distance” be-tween Jesus and the lepers is, like the setting of the story, more than a simple question of geography. Leprosy didn’t simply impose a physical distance up-on its victims but a religious one as well. Leprosy left one unable to partici-pate in Jewish ritual practices and was considered symbolic of the ravages of sin. Jesus invites the ten lepers back into the covenant family of Israel and in so doing, was invoking Levitical Law which required that someone cured of leprosy present himself to the priest for examination. The one leper who re-turned to thank Jesus was a Samari-tan—the outcast among the leprous outcasts. He receives the faith that brings him into communion with Jesus and the new covenant community. Je-sus declares to him, “your faith has been your salvation.” Ironically, it’s the ultimate outsider who’s received by Jesus into the kingdom.

D igging Deeper for iscussion

FORMED members can watch this week’s short “Opening the Word” VIDEO at:

AnnunciationChurch.FORMED.org

With friends or family, reflect on the following questions:

What are some of the characteristics shared by the ten lepers? From the details in the passage, describe the one leper who returned to thank Jesus.

Leprosy was one of the biggest social stigmas of Jesus’ time. Lepers were not allowed to live in society, but had to live apart. They could not partici-

pate in the worship of God in the Temple, as they were unclean; they had to announce their presence by shouting, “unclean, unclean!” What are some examples of modern-day lepers? How do our fears cause us to treat certain people or groups of peo-ple without the dignity that they de-serve? What does Jesus’ behavior teach us?

P rayer: Imagine that you are the one leper who returned to thank

Jesus. As you were journeying toward the priest, you look down at your hands and realize that you have been healed. Your entire body has been re-stored to health! Even though you are anxious to be restored to the communi-ty, you cannot go on without returning to thank Jesus, the one who has done this great act for you.

Take a few minutes to put yourself in that leper’s place. What would you have been thinking or feeling at the different stages of this story: when you first asked Jesus to heal you; when you later realized on your way to the priest that you were actually healed; as you were on the way to thank Jesus; and as you fell at his feet in gratitude. Pray today that God will give you this same type of joy, gratitude, and desire to thank Jesus for the great things he has done for you in your life.

R esolution: Compose a prayer of thanksgiving to God. It doesn’t

need to be long but it should be from the heart. Pray it often throughout the day.

Reflections reprinted here with permission from Augustine Institute

Fellowship with Divine Mercy (Ephphatha’s TOPIC)

H ace ya varios años que mu-chas personas empezaron la

costumbre de escribir un diario de agradecimiento. Algunas veces, el dueño de ese diario utiliza un libro que incluye indicaciones que van guiando la reflexión de quien va escribiendo. Otras personas sim-plemente escriben una lista o breve reflexión al final del día o la sema-na, reconociendo las muchas co-sas por las cuales están agradeci-das. El hecho de buscar las bendi-ciones de la vida crea el hábito de la atención. Vemos aquello que buscamos. Cuando buscamos por cosas por las cuales estar agrade-cido, nos damos cuenta que esta-mos rodeados de muchas bendi-ciones. Esta no es solo una prácti-ca buena para nuestra salud men-tal y bienestar. Reconociendo nuestras bendiciones y creciendo en agradecimiento por ellas es una práctica profundamente espiritual, por medio de la cual nos ponemos

atentos a la presencia de Dios y su intervención en nuestras vidas. El agradecimiento verdaderamente puede ser un cambio de vida para nosotros. Al ir creciendo en el agra-decimiento, vemos al mundo por medio de la perspectiva de la abundancia en lugar de la escasez. Sin el hábito del agradecimiento, damos las cosas por hecho. Esta-mos atrapados en un círculo infinito de querer más, en lugar de ver to-do aquello que tenemos. UNO O UNO DE LOS NUEVE Naamán y el leproso también com-prendieron que su fe agradecida debía guiarlos a responder en ala-banza y hacer un cambio en sus vidas. Naamán prometió poner su fe en el Señor; el leproso regresó, glorificando a Dios y agradeciendo a Jesús. Sin embargo, no todos respondieron con una alabanza de agradecimiento. El leproso que re-

gresó fue uno de los diez. Los otros nueve se fueron alegres, feli-ces de haber sido sanados, pero fallando en reconocer o expresar su agradecimiento a quien los sa-nó. ¿Eres tú uno, como Naamán y el leproso que regresó a Jesús, cuyo agradecimiento te lleva a la fe y a una vida llena de fe? ¿O eres como uno de los nueve, que da por hecho los dones y las bendiciones que te rodean? ¿De qué es de lo que estás agradecido? ¿Cuál es tu respuesta fiel y llena de fe? Lecturas de hoy: 2 Re 5:14–17; Sal 98 (97):1, 2

–3, 3–4; 2 Tim 2:8–13; Lc 17:11–19

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ANNUNCIATION CHURCH 1307 East Longden Ave, Arcadia CA ~ www.annunciationchurch.net

OFFICE: 2701 Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 447-6202 Fax: (626) 447-9834 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M.) Office Manager Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11 Receptionist Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2701 South Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 446-1625 Monday & Wednesday 5:00—8:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday 2:00—8:00 P.M Closed on Fridays Director Arcie Reza Confirmation/Youth Ministry R.C.I.A. (Adults Only) Sandra Rivera (626) 506-9068 R.C.I.A. for Children/F.I.R.E. Children’s Liturgy Esther and Susan (626) 446-1625 Quinceañera Sara Bugarin (626) 482-5347

Pastor: Rev. Freddie Chua In Residence: Rev. Eugene Herbert Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Timothy O’Connell

LITURGIES Saturday Evening Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon (Español) 3:00 p.m. (Vietnamese) 4:45 p.m.—Liturgy of the Hours Weekday Mass Schedule 8;30 a.m. Mon. Tue. Thurs. Friday Wed. [Marian Devotion] with O.L.O.P.H. Devotion 7:00 P.M. Rosary 7:30 P.M. Mass of the B.V.M. First Friday Schedule 7:45 A.M. Reconciliation 8:30 A.M. Mass & Exposition All Day Adoration 7:30 P.M. Benediction Fatima First Saturday Devotion 7:00 P.M. Adoration 8:00 P.M. Mass Holy Days Vigil: 5:30 P.M. 8:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. or by appointment Matrimony Six months notice required. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Baptism Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the necessary paperwork and to be given the name and phone number of the Baptism Catechist to contact and pre-register for your classes. Child Abuse Hotline Reporting Sexual Abuse: (800) 355-2545 Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Ph.D