OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL PARISH COMMUNIT 820 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640

February 15, 2015

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS: 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY MASS ON SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: IN ENGLISH 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) DOMINGO-MISA EN ESPAÑOL: 12:30 p.m.

HOLY DAYS: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Evening before Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. BAPTISM: Infants & Children register in the Rectory Office RCIA: Call Roy Ramirez at (562) 879-9478 MARRIAGES: Couples must call the Religious Education Office at least six months in advance.

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Altar Server Appointments Mon., Tues., Wed., ( Feb. 16, 17, 18 ) 7:30 a.m. Havana Garcia-Larry Aguilar 7:00 p.m. Aidan Hernandez-Benjamin Tenorio Thurs., Fri., (Feb 19, 20) 7:30 a.m. Brenna Parra-Aaron Velazquez 7:00 p.m. Sebastian Legaspi-Francisco Guerrero Sat., February 21 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Samantha Bordador-Andrea Alveno Brenna Parra-Erica Ordaz Sunday, February 22, 2015 8:30 a.m. Gerald Deocariza-Aidan Lee-John Rivera Celeste Zepeda-Katherine Chiquini 10:30 a.m. Kristiana Koker-Casey Alvarez- Daniella Glover-Krystyna Jaramillo 12:30 p.m. Ricardo Martin-Carlos Martin-Gabriel Montanez 6:00 p.m. Allison Huang-Sarah Storbakken-Jazmine Lepe

NEW PARISHIONERS We encourage all Catholic adults living within the parish, and those who would like to join our parish to register. We are blessed to have you celebrate with us, and we warmly welcome you to our parish family! To register please contact the Rectory Office.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmparish.com (323) 725-7578 Fax (323) 722-2654 Office Hours Monday—Friday/ 8am-6pm Saturday— 8am-5pm Sunday— 8am-2:30pm

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Vianney, Pastor Rev. Michael Meyer, Associate Deacon Fred Rios, Permanent Deacon Deacon Fred Lara, Permanent Deacon

Administrative Staff

Connie Lizarraga, Administrative Assistant

Ministries Oscar Mendez, Confirmation/Youth Ministry www.olmmyouthministry@gmail.com (323) 725-7578 Ext. 313 Roy Ramirez, RCIA (562) 879-9478 Alan Leoncio, Music Coordinator (323) 725-7578

Religious Education

Irma Montreal, Coordinator (323) 725-7578, Ext. 312 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday 12pm-8pm, Friday by appointment only

Eucharistic Ministers

Roy Ramirez (562) 879-9478

Lectors Rosie Vasquez (323) 887-8668

Altar Servers

Mrs. Lou Miera (626) 288-1972

Parish School Analisa Moreno, Principal Arleene Molina, Administrative Assistant 840 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 www.olmmschool.com (323) 728-5435 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

CONTACT/INFORMATION

NOVENA: Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday, 7:00 p.m.

ADORATION: Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: Holy Hour, 6-7 p.m.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: After 7:30 a.m. Mass

HOLY HOUR AND ROSARY OF THE UNBORN: 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Except Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18th)

24 HRS. PREGNANCY PRO-LIFE: Hotline (323) 261-0731

LINEA DE EMERGENCIA PRO-VIDA 24 hrs. (323) 261-0731

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015, SCHEDULE Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. IT IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Ashes will be Distributed at the 7:30 a.m Mass, 10:00 a.m. School Mass, 12 noon Word Service (English), 5:00 p.m. Word Service (Bilingual) and 7:00 p.m. Mass. PLEASE NOTE: Distribution of Ashes will not be available in the Rectory Office. Ashes will be distributed throughout the day in church by Ministers.

THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 The President’s Day holiday is on Monday, February 16th and the Rectory Office will be CLOSED. Due to the holiday there will be no evening (7:00 p.m.) Mass on Monday. The 7:30 a.m. Mass will be our Novena Mass

Mass Intentions

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PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for our parishioners, relatives and friends who have recently died: Tommy Acosta, Silvano “Bob” Gurrola, Jose “Joe” Hilario Silva.

Our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families.

SUNDAY COLLECTION 02/08/2015 02/09/2014 Envelopes (399) $7.249.00 $7,320.00 Loose $3,205.00 $2,777.00 Total $10,454.00 $10,097.00 Repair & Maintenance $1,636.00 $2,330.00

Please use your Contribution Envelopes if possible. Thank you for you generosity.

SUNDAY, February 15, 2015 8:30 am ESPERANZA D. MONTEZ (Dec.) LOPE PINPIN (Dec.) AMY DE ARO (Dec.) JOSEFINA ALVAREZ (Dec. Anniv.) 10:30 am RACHEL MALDONADO CASTANEDA (Dec.) SISTER WILLIAM QUYEN, D.C. (Dec.) 12:30 pm JASMINE LEON SANTOS (Dec.) JOSE & TEODOCIA SANTOS (Dec.) PATRICIA SANTOS ZAMUDIO (Dec.) 6:00 pm PARISH FAMILY MONDAY, February 16 7:30 am PETER SEE (Liv. B’day) ANDY TORRES (Liv. B’day) JUNE BALAUAG (Liv. B’day) DENNY GANIOCO (Liv. B’day) 7:00 pm HOLIDAY NO EVENING MASS TUESDAY, February 17 7:30 am GEORGE BARTOLOME (Dec.) 7:00 pm THOMAS RISTICH (Dec.) WEDNESDAY, February 18 (ASH WEDNESDAY) 7:30 am 7:00 pm TONY GARCIA (Dec. B’day) AMELIA MIERA (Dec. B’day) THURSDAY, February 19 7:00 am GABINO J. DELGADO (Dec. B’day) RICHARD M. KEELER (Dec. B’day) WENDY ANN DOUGHTY REGALADO (Dec.) 7:00 pm JOSEFA DE VELA (Liv. B’day) MEL CASTELO (Liv. B’day) FRIDAY, February 20 7:30 am WILLIAM J. SCOTT (Dec. Anniv.) CECILIO S. BUENAVENTURA (Dec) 7:00 pm MARY ANNA KOKER (Liv. B’day) SATURDAY, February 21, 2015 7:30 am 5:00 pm ROSE CARRILLO (Liv.) MANUEL GALLARDO (Liv. )

Preview of Next Sunday’s Readings First Sunday of Lent February 22, 2015

First reading: Genesis 9:8-15 Second reading: Saint Peter 3:18-22 Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 A reading from the Book of Genesis God said to Noah and to his sons with him: "See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you: all the birds, and the various tame and wild animals that were with you and came out of the ark. I will establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all bodily creatures be destroyed by the waters of a flood; there shall not be another flood to devastate the earth." God added: "This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all mortal beings." A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter Beloved: Christ suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit. In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison, who had once been disobedient while God patiently waited in the days of Noah during the building of the ark, in which a few persons, eight in all, were saved through water. This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. It is not a removal of dirt from the body but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."

TOGETHER IN MISSION 2015 God calls each of us by name to offer our time, talents, and treasure to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Everything we have is a gift from God, which we are called upon to share. When we give generously, our life is most like His. You are the one who can provide parishes and schools with the resources they need. Your gift can be the one that allows a priest to serve communities in need. It can help a school make essential repairs for the safety of their students. It can enable parishioners to have a place to celebrate Mass. The strength of the Church is not in numbers, but in love. Your contribution, large or small, is the one that matters. God bless you for your generous response and support to those in need.

CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY

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We have several families experiencing financial hardships and are unable to pay for their child’s

Confirmation registration. The cost is $150 which covers a weekend retreat and material for Sunday night sessions. If you are able to sponsor a teen,

please contact the Youth Ministry office 323-725-7578 ext. 313.

We appreciate your generosity.

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Confirmation Sessions

LOCATION: Watterson Hall TIME: 3:45-7:00 p.m. DATE: † Year 1 -Sunday, February 15th † Year 1 -Sunday, March 1st † Year 2 -Sunday, February 22nd † Year 2 -Sunday, March 8th † Sponsor Workshop-February 22nd Time 4:45 p.m. in Laboure Center

What: A day of music, Mass, and awesome speakers. Where: Anaheim Convention Center When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 Cost: $45.00 (includes: a shirt, transportation, and admission) Interested?

Contact: Monica or Oscar olmmyouthministry@gmail.com

Religious Education Office Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 Sunday’s Gospel, Reflecting in God’s Word. Not many things break the heart of a parent so quickly as seeing their child rejected by another person. Sometimes children are cruel and shun others or exclude them. Even more difficult are circumstances where adults or someone once trusted turn away from a child. Most of us don’t witness these acts in our lives personally, but we certainly read about them in the paper or hear about them on the news. We get just a small glimpse of what it might have been like for the leper in today’s Gospel who was not even allowed to live with healthy people. We also better understand the courage and compassion of Jesus who touched the man and accepted him. Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family Try to think of people your family knows (or knows about) who are ostracized by society. Maybe there is someone at school whose clothes are more worn out or dirtier than everyone else’s. Maybe there’s someone at work whose odd behavior prevents him or her from being accepted. In our communities there are those who don’t fit the norm or perhaps they are single parents, unemployed, sick, or living away from home either in prison, foster homes, or hospitals. Come up with some ways that as a family you can reach out to these people just as Jesus reached out to the leper. What can you do to show the same compassion Jesus showed? Question of the Week: Child: What can you do this week to be an example to others?

Adult: Would you have the courage to tell others to do as you do in order to be Christian?

Niños: ¿Qué puedo hacer esta semana para demonstrar que soy un Cristiano Católico?

Adultos: Cuando reflexiono sobre mi vida, ¿Qué significa y cuándo he sentido la sanación que solo Dios ofrece? SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE INFORMATION If you would like information regarding Marriage Preparation, please call the Religious Education Office at least six months in advance of proposed Wedding date at 323.725.7578 Ext. 312. QUINCEAÑERA MASS If you would like information/requirements to plan a Quinceañera Mass, please call the Religious Education Office at least six months in advance of the Quinceañera date at 323.725.7578 Ext. 312. RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE HOURS R.E. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 12:00 to 8:00pm. Friday by appointment only, closed Saturday and Sunday. For more information, contact Irma at 323.725.7578 Ext. 312.

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Ayude a prevenir victimización de niños Muchos asumen que los niños en riesgo de ser víctimas son víctima de negligencia o provienen de hogares disfuncionales. Sin embargo, todos los niños, aun aquellos criados en familias que dan apoyo, podrían estar en riesgo de ser victimizados. Anime a sus hijos a buscarlo a usted inmediatamente cuando alguien lo (la) haga sentir incómodo(a) en Internet o le hace propuestas de encontrarse en persona. Estos son algunas señales de que un predador en línea podría estar contactando a su hijo o hija: su niño se desentiende o aísla de su familia y amistades; usted encuentra material inapropiado en la computadora; su niño recibe correo, dinero o regalos de una persona desconocida; usted encuentra números telefónicos desconocidos cuando revisa la factura de teléfono. Para más información, visite http://www.netsmartz.org/ChildrenAsVictims.

¿SABIA USTED?

Calling ALL Alumni! Our Parish School is planning several events for this year to celebrate the school’s 60th Anniversary. If you are an alumni of our school or know someone that attended Our Lady of Miraculous Medal School (also known as Marian School), please have them contact Julie Patino, Marketing and Development Coordinator at (323) 722-5437 or via email at j_patino@olmmschool.com to get on our guest list. Visit and follow the Alumni Facebook Page to stay up to date on future events and to get in touch with other Alumni at www.facebook.com/olmmalumni

Una intención de Perpetuidad Usted puede pedir mas informacion en la Rectoria sobre el nuevo projecto o llamar al telephone (323)725-7578.

Help prevent child victimization Many assume that children at risk for victimization are neglected or from dysfunctional homes. However, all children, even those from supportive families, may be at risk of victimization. Encourage your child to come to you immediately if anyone makes him or her feel uncomfortable online or makes overtures to meet in person. These are some signs an online predator may be connecting with your child: Your child becomes withdrawn and isolated from family and friends; you find inappropriate material on the computer; your child receives mail, money, or gifts from unknown people; you see unknown phone numbers when reviewing the phone bill. For more information visit: http://www.netsmartz.org/ChildrenAsVictims.

DID YOU KNOW?

February 18th is the beginning of the Forty Days of Lent which join us more fully to the passion, death and rising of Christ. Lent prepares us for a more joyful celebration of the Fifty Days of Easter. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Ash Wednesday is a day of penitential observance which includes fasting and abstinence. This is intended to connect us with the need to discipline our bodies and minds and to develop our attitude of gratitude and charity towards others. Lent is good for our souls. The word Lent means, “Spring”. What is “fasting” specifically? Fasting is consuming no more than one meal per day, along with two smaller repasts which, when combined, are not larger than the main meal. Who is required to fast during Lent? Adult Catholics from the age of 18 through 59 are required to fast, unless of course prohibited by medical or physical reason.(Cannon 1252) In Lent, who has to abstain from meat? Catholics from age 14 and up are to abstain from meat on days of abstinence. (Cannon 1252) When are the days of fasting and abstinence? The days of fasting are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The days of abstinence are the two just mentioned along with each Friday in Lent. What counts as meat? Food is considered meat if it comes, from an animal that walks on land. This includes mammals and fowl. Crab? Not meat. Pork and chicken? Meat. So, is this the time to feast on lobster? In the spirit of Lent, having a seafood feast on Fridays is not in keeping with the idea of penance. All Fridays throughout the year are still days of penitential observance for Catholics. It is only during Lent that the Church ask us to be united as a community in the same form of penance. The rest of the year, we can choose how to observe this spiritual discipline.

HOLY WATER FONTS The Holy Water Fonts in the church will be empty and covered with purple cloth during Lent. The reason for this is that we begin a “Desert” experience when we begin the season of Lent. The Holy Water used to bless ourselves when coming into church is a sign of the renewal of our Baptismal promises. During Lent we journey through the “Desert”, reflecting, meditating and preparing ourselves for the approaching celebration of the Resurrection when our Lord rises from the grave, we too rise with him, renewing our Baptismal promises to New Life. This is “rich in symbolism” that we journey with Christ in the desert and rise again with him on Easter Sunday, a “Resurrected People”.

Are you searching for a community? Interested in the Catholic Faith?

Do you have questions about Jesus, the Resurrection, the Eucharist, and the Church? Do you think you might like to look into the Catholic way of life?

Sessions are held on Sundays at 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Laboure Center.

Please continue to pray for our Catechumens and Candidates as they journey towards receiving the

sacraments. If you are interested and want to know more, please call Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or email olmmrcia@gmail.com and an application will be forwarded to you. You can see current information at: www.facebook.com/OlmmRCIA.

All are welcome!

This Sunday, The RCIA Program will sponsor the Donut Sale and The Italian Catholic Federation will conduct their Bake Sake. Next Sunday, The Youth Ministry Program will sponsor the Donut Sale. Thank you to all organizations who give so much of their time to support the Donut and Bake Sales. Please be sure to stop by and support them!

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This Week and Coming Events An Intention in Perpetuity Our Patio remodeling has begun, and we are still accepting orders for the Personalized Brick Project. This project will provide us with a venue to honor our House, the House of the Lord. It is a way to give Thanks and to show our Intentions in Perpetuity. Your name, your family’s name, your remembrances, your favorite Verses or Proverbs can be inscribed within the Brick which will be installed on the Patio. We are working on a wonderful design which will show to the world and generations to come, our pride for OLMM. We are recommending a donation of between $100 and $250 dollars per brick. Let’s all honor our One Parish, One Family Community of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Please come by the rectory to pick up an application for the engraved Personalized Brick. We thank you in advance for your generous donation.

**Please forgive the misspellings on the bricks. The samples were sent that way on purpose.**

All ladies of the parish 18 years and over……...Please consider treating yourself to a great retreat!!!

WEEKEND MARCH 13-15, 2015 The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart have a special retreat weekend planned for us! Our retreat master will be Rev. Gary Sumpter. The weekend includes five conferences given by Rev. Sumpter, time to reflect and pray in the quiet and restful gardens or read in the well-stocked library. Experience Carmelite spirituality as we pray together, participate in Holy Mass, Morning Prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and there's ample time for Reconciliation during the weekend. Enjoy five delicious meals served in the retreatants dining room, Stop by the gift shop for inspirational reading, music, videos and great religious articles for yourself or for gifts. If you have questions or plan to attend either for the weekend or a day, please call: Yolanda at 323-726-7292.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Invites you to a Fundraiser event to Pechanga Resort and Casino Join us on a fun bus ride to support our annual Fundraising Programs! Saturday, February 28, 2015 Cost: $20 (non-refundable) Departure: 10 am Return: 7:00 pm Departure Location: Montebello Metrolink Station 2000 W. Flotilla St. Montebello, CA 90640. For information contact: Larry Salazar, Deputy Grand Knight (323)434-2565 SNACKS DOOR PRIZES GAMES

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Parents of Boy Scout Troop 375, this will take place in Watterson Hall after the morning Masses on Sunday, March 1st. They will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausages, orange juice and coffee. The proceeds from the pancake breakfast and raffle, help our boys go to summer Camp, supports their many other outings and helps in maintaining their equipment.

Thank you, for supporting the Parish Boy Scout Troop 375!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross in English will take place immediately after the 7:00 p.m. Mass in Church during the Fridays of Lent. You are invited to join the group. Via Crusis en Español. Se llevaran a cabo Todos los Viernes de cuaresma a las 6:00 p.m. (excepto el primer viernes del mes a las 5:00 p.m.). Todas estan invitados a acompañar a Nuestro Señor, meditando su Dolorosa.