WELCOME! Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church 2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 www.abvmpasadena.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 5:00PM Monday - Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 8:15AM Thursday Communion Service: 8:15AM Pastor: Fr. Gerard O’Brien Pastoral Associate: Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ Deacon: Deacon Gilbert Guzmán Visiting Priests: Fr. Alan Phillip, C.P. Fr. Perry Henry, C.M. Fr. Chris Ponnet Business Manager: Kathy Tracy School Principal: Carol Ward Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-Noon & 1:00-4:00PM (626)792-1343 (626)792-0052 (Fax) Closed Monday, January 15 Confessions: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 “Community in Unity” “Teacher-, ‘where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’”
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WELCOME! Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 www.abvmpasadena.org
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:30AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 5:00PM
Monday - Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 8:15AM
Thursday Communion Service: 8:15AM
Pastor: Fr. Gerard O’Brien
Pastoral Associate: Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ
Deacon: Deacon Gilbert Guzmán
Visiting Priests: Fr. Alan Phillip, C.P. Fr. Perry Henry, C.M. Fr. Chris Ponnet
Business Manager: Kathy Tracy
School Principal: Carol Ward
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
9:00AM-Noon & 1:00-4:00PM
(626)792-1343 (626)792-0052 (Fax)
Closed Monday, January 15
Confessions: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018
“Community in Unity”
“Teacher-, ‘where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’”
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Pastor: (626)792-1343 Fr. Gerard O’Brien
Pastoral Associate (626)792-1343 x508 Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ
Holy Day of Obligation Schedule: Vigil: 7:00PM Holy Day: 8:15AM, 7:00PM
Devotions: Rosary & Divine Mercy after the 8:15AM daily Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help on Saturdays after the 8:15AM Mass
Meditation Chant Service First Wednesday at 7:30PM
Baptisms: Thank you for baptizing your child, please consider a saint’s name when naming your baby. By appointment only. Please contact the office.
Marriages: Engaged couples: Thank you for considering a Catholic Marriage blessed by God in the Holy Sacrament of Matri-mony. Six months of preparation is required by the Catho-lic Church. Please phone the office to schedule an ap-pointment 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date.
Welcome to Our Parish
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be a part of a Catholic community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. Being a registered parishion-er makes things easier when it is time for infant baptism, school registration, weddings, funerals, affidavits and when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor. We can only do this if you are a registered, active and contributing member in the parish. Please call, visit the office or go online to our website to register.
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Tweet From Pope Francis The more we are rooted in Christ, the more we rediscover interior peace, even in the midst of daily challenges. 1/10
G reetings my good friends,
Last Sunday, Epiphany, ended the Christmas season. We begin today on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time focusing on the call of God to follow Him.
The first reading, from the Book of Samuel, describes Samuel’s own calling from God, and his need of another person, Eli, to help him understand what is involved in being called by God. Samuel had no knowledge of God and did not understand the call, eventually, Eli realized that it was God who was calling Samuel. Eli’s advice to Samuel was so simple. When God calls, say, ''Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.'' (1 Samuel 3:9)
The Gospel today follows the same theme. It begins with John the Baptist recognizing Jesus as the Lamb of God, just as Eli recognized God in the call to Samuel. In this case, two of John’s disciples immediately followed Jesus, who asked them, ''What are you looking for?" (John 1:38). We all know that they wanted to follow Jesus and learn from Him and be one of His disciples. Jesus reassured them and welcomed them, ''Come and you will see.'' (John 1:39)
It is a fact that sometimes we need others to set us on the right path to Jesus. Sometimes it takes the form of a simple invitation, or explanation, or even advice. In a lot of cases, that's just enough to set another on fire for the Lord. Our Lord wants us all to follow Him with a passion for love, justice, and peace. Many of us never hear the Call of God due to all the other distractions that cloud our minds. Both Eli and John, in the scriptures this weekend, pointed out the holy presence of God. Once that was acknowledged by those who were being called, they followed the Lord.
Often I am asked the question, ''What is the Call of the Lord? Did you receive it?" I believe the Call of the Lord comes in many ways. I encountered many people during those years when I was contemplating going to the seminary to become a priest: and they helped me to make a good decision. They didn't share profound reasons for going or not going, but it was their simplicity that touched me, their prayers and friendships, their advice and encouragement. Some just told me to trust in the Lord, not to be afraid, to listen and watch for the signs.
The early followers of Jesus, who we encounter today in the Gospel, needed the same encouragement; they followed the Lord with a passion to serve as Jesus served.
To be a follower of Jesus is to be passionate about your
call from the Lord. Do you feel called by the Lord? Have you ever felt it? Has anyone encouraged you to take a further step and truly be open to the Lord’s commands and His ways?
Why not, in your prayers and reflections, think about how God calls you on a daily basis.
He calls you to live a good life, totally focused on the Lord.
He calls you to love like He loved.
He calls you to forgive like He forgave.
He calls you to stand for the truth, and to never be afraid.
He calls you to give hope to those who are lost.
He calls you to be bearers of the light in a very darkened world.
There are numerous calls by the Lord upon us all. These are just a few, but it may help you to realize that God is calling you here and now for something so awesome that it will transform your lives in an instant! Have the courage to say to our great God,
''Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.''
L ast Saturday, the Sisters of the Holy
Child renewed their vows with their lay Associates. Sr. Susan, our Pastoral
Associate, is a member of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. They are the sisters who staffed Assumption school in its early years.
Welcome to any visitors here this weekend, and to those of other faith traditions, we are graced by your presence here today. May God bless you all. Thanks to you parishioners, for your energetic presence here Sunday after Sunday. May the Good Lord always keep you in His care.
Love, Fr. Gerard
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FORMED
Kids
Did you know that FORMED has books and movies for kids? They have books for various reading levels from chap-ter books to those appro-priate for teens, and mov-
ies and cartoons appropriate for all ages.
If you would like your children to have ac-cess to this resource, go to their website at formed.org, our code for free access is: WCPJRY.
Assumption is offering you free access for January, we will continue to subscribe if there is enough interest.
Volunteers Needed! The Bad Weather Shel-ter (BWS) opened on Thursday, January 4 and will run through the beginning of March. We still follow the 40/40
rule: we open at 40° or colder/40% or greater chance of rain.
We have 2 nights left to serve: * Feb 3 * Feb 13
We need 8-15 volunteers available each night. When weather dictates that the BWS opens, we would arrive at 6pm to prepare and serve a warm meal. (More details will follow)
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ed Vidimos at 626-355-0530.
RESPECT LIFE ROSARY
Monday, January 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade Supreme Court decision. The Knights of Columbus, San Gabriel Valley Chapter, will once again hold their annual walking Respect Life Rosary in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Building located at 125 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105. This peaceful one-hour event will begin at 12-noon and should conclude by 1PM. All are invited to attend and pray the Rosary.
Contact: David Flores at (626) 422-3211 or [email protected], or Tim O’Donnell at (818) 731-4983 or [email protected] for further infor-mation.
Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus Renew
Their Vows
Five Sisters of the Holy Child renewed their vows at the Epiphany Mass on Saturday, January 6. Sister Susan Slater, our Pastoral Associate was joined by Sr. France White, Sr. Sheila McNiff, Sr. Beth
Muir, and Sr. Pat Phillips. They were joined by their lay Associates who re-newed their commitment to “rejoice in God’s presence and to help people believe that God lives and acts in them and in our world.”
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Baby Morgan Klotz The Kronnen Family Joyce Lannin Joy Jordanne Lopez Yvonne Lonero Alex Martinez James McCarthy George McDonnell Anita Mendez Vera Mercurio Ed Miller Kaye Miller Angela Moguel Hermenegildo Moguel, Jr. Joaquin Montalván Tim Murphy Juanita Nacu Victor Nunez Mary Crean O’Brien Diana Perez Jack Pidgeon Rose Mary Hanson Posey Diane Price Gil Ramirez Michael Rufo Esteban Sanchez Raul Sanchez Meilani Sandan Bernice Santillan Luz Saucedo James Smith Jordan Strong Trevor Thomson Mary Coombes Trisler Mary Tracy Morgan Underwood Joe Valenzuela Tom & Susan Watson Raquel Zamora
...Those Who Have Died
David Beaubien Nayiri Bedrossian Gustavo Beltran Lori Berberian Christopher Berubè Pacita Bilog Ron Brenner Macrine Brown Estella Calimag Ryan Carrasco Dominique Caton Rhia Chung Allie Clark Patrick Cronin Amy Denila Terri David Pablo De Leon Anthony Deloso Barbara Dimick Louise Dockey Irene Dungo Tom Feeney Mary Ferguson Joan Fritz Peter Gadd Martha Gibbs Monica Gonzales Helen Green The Grimm Family Ed Grohe Marie DeMarco Grotewiel Eva Guerra Father Roddy Guerrini Alice Guizot Pearl Haggins Delphine Haze Zari Hayden Arthur Hintz Jolene Hoffman Holcomb Family Valerie Joen Wally Johnson Norma Jugo Howard Kim
“Here I am.” (1 Samuel 3:4)
How have you answered the Lord’s call? Give thanks to the Lord for the gifts He has given you by including Assumption Parish and School in you estate plan.
For information on how to include Assumption in your es-tate plan, please contact the Planned Giving Office:
Check out the school webpage for admission information and dates and times of school tours: school.abvmpasadena.org/admissions/
Make Lent a Time for Retreat The Carmelite Parish Women’s Retreat Sacred Heart Retreat House, Alhambra
March 2–4. Make your reservations now.
Ruthann Aull reflects on her retreat as a Weekend Com-muter: “Heading off for a weekend of spiritual reflection and quiet is a special opportunity in the life of a senior citizen still working. Pulling one's self from the busyness of daily demand activities provides challenge; yet, re-lief. While I have many times found respite on the Sa-cred Heart Retreat campus, this was my first with the ladies of ABVM. It was nice to be greeted and welcomed by Cheryl in the Library, and to meet the others gathered for the weekend retreat in the dining room for our regular meals. The "silence" aspect of the retreat did not allow for extended introductions but, the gift of faith and fellow-ship was evident.”
The retreat begins Friday evening, March 2, and con-cludes after Sunday Mass, about 12:30.
Pickup a flyer as you leave church. Contact: Cheryl Harlow • [email protected] • 626/794-7813 Christine O’Brien • [email protected] • 213/952-2821
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
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Faith Formation News Society of St. Vincent de Paul Assumption Conference
The Gospel today speaks of two disciples of John the Baptist hearing John call Jesus the “Lamb of God” as Jesus walked by.
The two then accepted Jesus’ invitation to follow Him to the place where He was staying and they stayed with Him that day. Isn’t this what can happen to us? We hear the call of Jesus and can choose to stay with Him for the day.
Then one of the men, Andrew, called his brother and brought him to Jesus. Andrew must have seen some-thing special in Jesus to bring his brother over. We do this too when we share our stories of Jesus’ impact on our lives with others. Additionally, Jesus renamed An-drew’s brother Simon, and called him Peter – “the rock”. Simon did nothing to earn the name or the intimate friendship with Jesus. It was freely given to him.
Following Jesus, remaining with Him, and inviting others to do the same is our mission as Christians. Our Vincen-tian mission adds that we include serving the poor, and in that process finding Jesus and leading others to Him. Jesus freely gives us the gifts we need along the way. If you feel a calling to serve those in need, maybe joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is what you’re looking for. Call our hotline to inquire further about this process.
If you know someone who needs assistance, please refer them to our hotline: (626)657-0836. If you would like to make a monetary donation to be used in helping those in need, please use the Assumption-SSVdP tan envelope provided in the pew. Remember too, 100% of your dona-tion serves the needy and the poor.
Faith Formation & Teen Confirmation
Faith Formation:
Sunday, January 14- No Class
Sunday, January 21-Class
Teen Confirmation: Monday, January 15-No Class
Monday, January 22-Year II
LGBT Resources The Holy Family LGBT program provides a supportive environment for LGBT individuals, and their parents.
It meets at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena on Wednesday nights. Please call: (626) 792-1103
Important Dates for First Reconciliation Day 2018
First Reconciliation Practice Friday, January 19, 2018 at 6:30pm • Meet in Msgr. Moretti Auditorium. • At least one parent must stay for practice.
First Reconciliation Day Saturday, January 20, 2018 • Meet in Msgr. Moretti Auditorium at 10:30am. • Ceremony begins at 11:00am.
Dress requirements for First Reconciliation: Boys: Long pants and polo or dress shirt Girls: Dress or skirt and top
No flip-flops, shorts, make-up, purses, bibles, rosaries, scapulars or prayer books.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cheli at the Faith Formation Office, (626) 792-6844.
5PM Sat Lectors:
C. Wilson G. Calderon
EM S. Collins C. Flores B. Gregg A. Town-send L. Mennis M. Pupo OPEN
7:30AM Lectors:
W. Haggins P. Pirrone
EM S. Spraul M. Becking R. Vasquez S. Mag-galones S. Baca J. Lirette J. Clyde
9:00AM Lectors:
J. Matsumo-to P. Au
EM A. Au D. Llamas L. Llamas M. Conway K. Holtz J. Casares V. Garciano
11:00AMLectors:
L. Paszkie-wicz K. Snashall
EM R. Gonzaga P. Au A. Au B. Derida N. Daze P. Daze C. Rios
5:00PM Lectors:
R. Grimm F. Inafuku
EM T. Auzenne W. Ligutom M. Soriano L. O’Brien G. Galli S. Mason OPEN
Ministry Schedule January 20-21
A huge thank you to our 170 families that have most gen-erously included Assumption parish in their year-end giv-ing plans. You have donated over $37,500. It is most ap-preciated!
It is not too late to donate to our Year End Giving Appeal. You can note Annual Appeal and the specific area of your donation, on the memo line of your check. When we add a ministry, expand a current one, fix a simple plumbing issue, or maintain the church…it is all dependent on your generous and continued giving. God bless you!
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Calendar of Events Sunday, January 14 No Coffee & Donuts No Faith Formation Classes Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Office Closed No Teen Confirmation Class 6:30PM Girl Scout Troop 3291-MCH 7:00PM Intercessory Prayer Group-Church Tuesday, January 16 9:00AM Senior Group-CC/LR 10:00AM Mary, A Biblical Walk…Rectory/Upstairs 7:00PM Mary, A Biblical Walk…Rectory/Upstairs 7:00PM Cub Scouts-MMA Wednesday, January 17 10:00AM Bible Study-Isaiah-Church/Chapel 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop 601-MCH 7:00PM Young Adult Ministry-CC/LR 7:00PM Bible Study-Isaiah-CC/2nd Floor 7:30PM Boy Scout Troop 31-MMA 7:30PM Gregorian Chant Practice-Science Lab Thursday, January 18 9:00AM Senior Group-CC/LR 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop 5251-MCH 7:00PM RCIA-Rectory/Upstairs Friday, January 19 6:30PM First Reconciliation Practice-MMA/Church Saturday, January 20 10:30AM First Reconciliation-Meet in MMA 11:00AM First Reconciliation-Church
Sunday, January 21 Coffee & Donuts-MCH-4th Grade 9:00AM School Family Mass-Church 9:00AM Faith Formation Classes-Various Rooms
CC-Community Center MCH-Msgr. Crean Hall MMA-Msgr. Moretti Auditorium
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WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE and INTENTIONS Saturday, January 13 5:00PM Josephine & Hermann Zimmerl, R.I.P. Kory Habibian, R.I.P. Azniv Habibian, R.I.P. Sunday, January 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM Paula Abeywardena, R.I.P. Carmela Dietz, R.I.P. 9:00AM Mary Aguilar, R.I.P. Ron Ross, R.I.P. Giusto Carin, R.I.P. Frank Smidt, R.I.P. Cleon & Hagohie Majarian, R.I.P. 11:00AM Jeanette Acosta, R.I.P. Betty Gerlach, R.I.P. 5:00PM For the People Monday, January 15 8:15AM Mary Tracy, Health Intention Natalie Majarian, Thanksgiving Tuesday, January 16 8:15AM Martha & Mercedes Campos, Special Intention Wednesday, January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot-356-”Patriarch of Monks” 8:15AM Karl Dietzel, Birthday Blessings Thursday, January 18 8:15AM Communion Service Friday, January 19 8:15AM For Christian Unity Saturday, January 20 St. Sebastian-288-Patron of Archers, Soldiers & Police 8:15AM For Immigrants
Today’s Readings
1 Samuel 3:3-19 1 Corinthians 6:13-20
John 1:35-42
Next Sunday’s Readings
Jonah 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
Priest & Musician Mass Schedule for Next Week
Saturday, January 20 5:00PM...Fr. Gerard (Trevor Thomson) Sunday, January 21 7:30AM…Fr. Chris Ponnet (Gabriel Reyes) 9:00AM...Fr. Gerard (Lesh Group) 11:00AM…Fr. Alan (Ralph Mohutsky) 5:00PM…Fr. Gerard (Trevor Thomson) DID YOU KNOW?
Ask kids open-ended questions Communication is key for making sure you are up to date with your kids’ lives, especially as they grow older and you can’t be with them every step of the way. One way to keep communication strong is to ask your kids open-ended questions. Kids may not spontane-ously tell you things that would be important for you to know, so you have to consider how to phrase questions that draw them in and allow them to share their thoughts and experiences. When you do ask open-ended ques-tions, make sure you are patient in waiting for the an-swers. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article vis-it http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.
Requiem for the Unborn Saturday, January 20, 2017 at
5:00pm
The annual Requiem Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated in
memory of all who have died from abortion in the past year. Women and men who have experienced the pain and anguish of having had an abortion - or being involved in one - find the annual archdiocesan liturgy for the un-born to be a source of hope and grace. ALL are encour-aged to attend this beautiful Respect Life Mass and Cere-mony of Light, celebrated by Archbishop Gomez. It fol-lows the Walk for Life: see onelifela.org for information.
