Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Community

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God’s ways are trustworthy 2 Today’s Readings: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20C-24, 27A; Matt 20:1-16A

In our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah, God reminds us that He does not think in the same way that we do. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts.” That is quite clear in our Gospel today from Matthew, which relates the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

In the Gospel parable, God (who is represented by the landown-er ) does something which from our human perspective may seem unfair and unjust. What we must keep in mind is that the landowner did not treat anyone unfairly. He may have seemed more generous to some than to others, but again that is from our perspective.

We can be absolutely certain that God will never be unfair to us. The Lord may bestow greater blessings on others, some of whom again from our perspective may seem less de-serving. God is a righteous God. Through stewardship we acknowledge that everything comes to us from God. All our blessings may seem to be more or less than we deserve, but if we are grateful for what we have and what we are, we will then recognize God’s generos-ity and His grace.

The important thing to us should not be and cannot be whether we are first or last. What is central is that we are part of the Kingdom of God. That should be sufficient for us. We get into trouble when we conclude that God should think the way we do.

©The Catholic Steward

Pick up the brochure

Welcoming the Refugee and Migrant “Fear of the stranger and a desire to protect one’s own family or

community from the unknown are ingrained in human behavior,” begins the new brochure published by Catholic News Service, now available in the church vestibule and the parish office.

“From ancient times till today there is also the impulse to ex-tend hospitality and protection to those who are displaced, home-less or in great need. The Catholic Church is consistent and forth-right in support of migrants and refugees, calling all the faithful to welcome and protect them.”

The brochure includes teaching from Scripture, the history of migration, ways that we can help, and a prayer for our country. Pick up your copy today and share it with a friend!

Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Directory on Page 9

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WOW! up next

The next dinner and game night for WOW! is Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6:15 p.m. in the OLA auditorium. WOW is OLA’s social and support group for widows, widowers, and other adult singles. Enjoy a roasted chicken dinner, salad, drinks and dessert for only $10. A few rounds of optional games will follow dinner; bring $2 in quarters to play. Or just enjoy an evening of good conversation with friends. Bring a friend!... newcomers are always welcome! RSVP for the dinner through Jo Pearring at 626-0489 or Jean O’Donnell at 624-3392 no later than Sept. 27.

community life

Highlights Walk for the Hungry sign-ups begin this weekend on the patio after all Masses. See Page 6

Regional Congress offers valuable learning for teens, young adults and adults. See Page 5

News from OLA for Life includes volunteer luncheon, baby shower and 40 Days. See Page 6

Comunidad Habla Hispana Página 7

Update on Strategic Plans summarizes our core values. See Page 8

Fall calendar at OLA and Faith Formation Programs Note: Deadline is Sept. 28. See Back Page

Liturgical events Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins this Sunday at the 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses for chil-dren from 6 to 12 years of age. Par-ents are always welcome to accom-pany their children to the Reflection Room.

Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi is planned Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p.m. with the school community, and again Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., both on the parish green. Hosts are the Secular Franciscans of OLA (Holy Spirit Fraternity).

Priest seeks home Fr. Onwu Akpa, who serves

OLA as a presider at weekday and weekend Masses, is seeking a new residence in Claremont or nearby. Needed from January to May 2018 are modest, independent living quar-ters that include kitchen and laundry facilities. Please reply to (601) 750-3359 (cell).

Mark your calendar for Oktoberfest!

It’s the time of year for celebrating cooler temperatures, donning our lederhosen, raising a stein, yodeling our hearts out, digging into sausages and sauerkraut, and dancing it off!

All of this is possible at OLA’s Oktoberfest coming Saturday, Oct. 21, courtesy of the Ladies of Columbus.

This year a new formula opens the fun to all adults: Bring a salad or dessert to share and the main course (sausage/sauerkraut) will be provided by the Ladies. Beer and wine will be offered at a no- host bar. A raffle of gifts and 50/50 will raise funds for a long list of local charities.

Sign up to attend at the info table on the patio beginning next Sunday, Oct. 1.

Meetings Independence Day for our

Spanish-speaking community is this Sunday in the auditori-um following the 1 p.m. Mass. All are welcome!

Our Vietnamese Community returns for language, faith formation and youth activities this Sunday.

OLA Finance Council convenes Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 a.m. in the Rectory Dining Room.

4 worship & We invite each young adult age 18 to 35 to grow spiritually, form authentic friendships and have fun through our social, educational and prayer nights together. Will you rest your heart in Him? We’ll be more than happy to see you at our regular weekly meetings from 7 to

9 p.m. Join our Young Adults of OLA Facebook group. Or e-mail us anytime at youngadultsola@gmail.com for details.

Sunday, Sept. 24 Communion service and visit to Mesa Glen Care Center in Glendora

Thursday, Sept. 28 Field event at OLA on the parish green

Friday, Sept. 29 Moonlight hike at Mt. Baldy at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 1 OLA Eucharistic Adoration; dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Parent only registration sessions which are one hour in length: Confirmation Year One Registration:

Every Sunday until Oct. 8 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Room

Parents do not need to bring anything, nor sign up on-the-spot. Spanish Year One Registration:

Sundays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Youth Room

Teresa Arredondo Youth Ministry Coordinator

tarredondo@olaclaremont.org (909) 626-3596, ext. 4215

OLA Teen Ministry Sunday, Sept. 24 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All high school teens are invited to join us for a bbq dinner and a hop in the Bounce House or on the Velcro Wall. It’s the Heights Youth Ministry Fall Kick-Off!

Sunday, Oct. 1 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All high school teens and young adults are invited to join us for dinner and a night of Eucharistic Adoration in the Felician Room.

Every Tuesday Join the Heights Youth Ministry from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sanctuary Coffee, 994 W. Foothill Blvd., in Claremont, for Caffeine and Catholicism. Join us for your favorite drink and time together as a community.

Young Adult

Ministry

Mass Intentions/Readings 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Week of Sept. 24, 2017/ Year A MONDAY, September 25 Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 6:30am Raymond Nagar Abella 5:30pm TUESDAY, September 26 SS. Cosmas and Damian Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 6:30am Thomas Tran 5:30pm Sick, Unborn, Abandoned Souls WEDNESDAY, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 6:30am 5:30pm THURSDAY, September 28 St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 6:30am Sick, Unborn, Abandoned Souls 5:30pm FRIDAY, September 29 SS. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 6:30am Amparo Leano 8:00am Michael Till, Sr. 5:30pm Michelle Maloney Jesus Bueno, Jr. SATURDAY, September 30 St. Jerome, Yom Kippur Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 8:00am Byron Supina Maya, Patti La Belle, Patti DeMonte 4:00pm Sick, Unborn, Abandoned Souls 5:30pm Raul Castelazo, Larry Barba SUNDAY, October 1 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect Life Sunday Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 7:00am Giuse Luong Van Huy 9:00am Italian Catholic Federation, Adeline, Ray Stella 11:00amAll Souls 1:00pm Teresa Quezada, Romulo & Esperanza Esparza & Familia, Evelyn Rivera 3:00pm Anna, Hua Manh Hung, Anne 5:00pm People of the Parish 7:00pm

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faith formation 5–

Adult Inquiry Series now through Oct. 25 

at 7 p.m.  This Wednesday series is for adults

seeking more information about the Catho-lic Church. At the end of the series, partici-pants may choose to continue with prepa-ration for Baptism or joining the Catholic Church from another Christian tradition (RCIA).

For information or to arrange a person-al interview, contact Kathy Steighner, Coordinator of Christian Initiation at (909) 626-3596, ext. 4221.

Catholic high info night OLA will host a Catholic high school information night

Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning with an introductory session in church.

Families pick three 25-minute sessions to be offered by the following schools: Alverno, Bishop Amat, Damien, Pomona Catholic, Rosary, Sacred Heart-LA, Servite, St. Lucy’s and Villanova (co-ed boarding school).

Refreshments in the auditorium conclude the night. For information, call the school office at (909) 626-7135.

Pomona Catholic casino night The 19th annual casino night fundraiser for Pomona

Catholic High School will be Saturday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Chaffey College Community Center in Chi-no. The $40 per person charge includes dinner, a free non-alcoholic drink, $100 casino chips and a raffle entry. Wear your favorite sports attire. For details, call the school of-fice at (909) 623-5297.

Sr. Seraphine Moynier, former principal of OLA School (1977-83) is celebrating 60 years in religious life. She joined the Felician Order on Sept. 13, 1957. Jubilee events have taken place at her mother-house in Rio Rancho, NM, and at her sister’s parish in Yorba Linda. An order-wide celebration will take place in Chicago in October. Sister Seraphine was known at OLA as “the skateboarding nun” caught on film by the Claremont Courier as she sailed downhill from the con-vent to the school office. She re-sides at St. Joseph Convent, 1180 W. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA 91768.

Regional congress is for everyone! Bishop Amat High School is host to the San Gabriel Regional

Congress Saturday, Oct. 28. Theme for the day is Discipleship: Witness to God’s Love. Ninety sessions in English and Spanish will cover a wide variety of timely, Catholic topics for teens, young adults and adults. A special family track invites parents and children to learn about Living the Faith at Home. Featured are morning prayer, Mass, live music, food trucks and more. Young adults are invited to After Hours, a special night of wit-ness, encounter and worship until 10 p.m. Booklets are available at the OLA parish office or Faith Formation Center. You may register also online at http://store.la-archdiocese.org/sgrc2017.

News from OLA for Life Asterik Bennet Gutierrez, past co-host of The Catholic View for Women on EWTN and director for three

pregnancy centers in LA, will speak at a volunteer appreciation luncheon Saturday Oct. 14, from noon to-3 p.m. Invited are those who have supported OLA for Life throughout the year through contributions of either money or baby clothing or prayer at vigils at local abortion facilities. RSVP to Terry Moore of OLA for Life at (909) 297-9302.

in honor of Respect Life Month, a baby shower will be sponsored by OLA for Life on the patio the week-end of Oct. 14-15 after all Masses. Donated baby items will benefit The Women’s Resource Pregnancy Cen-ters in Los Angeles under the direction of Mrs. Bennet Gutierrez.

The Forty Days for Life National Campaign begins Sept. 27, and runs through Nov. 5. Participants are encouraged to go to Planned Parenthood (abortion facility) located on Garey Ave. just south of the 10 Fwy and join daily peaceful prayer vigils from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Different OLA ministries are encouraged to set a date and time for their ministry to have a presence at the abortion facility in support for life. Where two or three are gathered in prayer, there the Lord is.

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A letter to the world from Pope Francis

“If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.” – Matthew 19:21 Recommendation: Watch The Story of Stuff online.

Recycle at the Economy Shop Claremont’s Economy Shop serves the com-

munity twice: First by offering residents a means of recycling their usable clothing, books, toys, small household furnishings and decorative items; second, by distributing the proceeds from resale to a wide variety of local service organizations. The shop is maintained entirely by volun-teers, many from the OLA community. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 325 W. First Street. Call (909) 626-7334 for details.

40 Days for Life

Kick-Off Rally

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 to 3 p.m.

St. Joseph, Pomona

1150 W. Holt Ave.

All are welcome to

join in the Rosary

Time to support Walk for the Hungry

Support our “celebrity walkers” by placing your name on sponsor sheets on the patio beginning this weekend. Sign up as a walker yourself and ask family and friends to support you. Among local faith communities, OLA fields the largest contingent of walkers.

Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 14, for the 44th Annual Walk for the Hungry, hosted by Inland Valley Hope Partners. The event has changed to a Saturday and begins at 10 a.m. to reduce problems with the hot weather and stressed walkers.

This year’s walk will include a farmer’s market showcase, a food drive, free popcorn and family fun. For details, visit the website inlandvalleyhopepartners.org.

7 Comunidad Habla Hispana Celebración de la

Independencia de México

Hoy después de Misa en el Auditorio

$4 por platillo / $1 por bebida

Los invitamos a que nos acompañen a celebrar la Independencia de México con Mariachi, El Grito y comida preparada por la Comunidad Hispana. Los Esperamos!

RICA, es un proceso de preparación para adultos* para recibir sacramentos en la Iglesia Católica. ¡Este año se ofrece un proceso de habla hispana para adultos!

¡REGÍSTRESE EN LA OFICINA DE

FORMACION DE FE!

Comuníquese con Magali Amezcua al 909-626-3596 para más información.

Orientaciones para primer año de Confirmación

Orientaciones en español para el primer año de Confir-mación serán el hoy y el primero de octubre después de misa en el salón de los jóvenes al final del estaciona-miento. Serán de una hora y solo para los padres.

Llévese un folleto

Acogiendo al inmigrante y al refugiado "El miedo al extraño y el deseo de proteger a la propia familia o comuni-dad de lo desconocido están arraigados en el comportamiento humano", es co-mo comienza el nuevo folleto publicado por el Servicio de Noticias Católicas, ahora disponible en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y la oficina parroquial. Esperamos tener este folleto en español. "Desde la antigüedad hasta el día de hoy hay también el impulso de exten-der la hospitalidad y la protección a los desplazados, sin hogar o en gran nece-sidad. La Iglesia Católica es consistente y directa en el apoyo de los migrantes y los refugiados, llamando a todos los fieles a darles la bienvenida y proteger-los”. El folleto incluye la enseñanza de las Escrituras, la historia de la migración, maneras que podemos ayudar, y una oración por nuestro país. ¡No olviden llevarse una copia hoy y compártela con un amigo!

Nuestros mejores deseos a to-dos los que cumplen años du-rante el mes de septiembre.

Que Dios las bendiga!

De parte del los Sacerdotes, Diáconos y Personal de la

Parroquia .

The latest session of our stra-tegic planning process identified five Core Values which declare what matters most, shape the cul-ture at OLA, clarify our expecta-tions and guide our mission.

OLA’s Core Values are Spirituality Integrity Discipleship Life-long Learning Fellowship/Community Spirituality places God at the center of our live and celebrates our Catholic identity in a

commitment to prayer and communal worship, peace and lovingkindness. Integrity means being committed to the highest standards of accountability and transparency in our financial administration and leadership development. Discipleship is following Jesus in our commit-ment to the poor, ministry to families, and evangelization to the community through generous giving and a well-mobilized lay leadership. Life-long Learning means a commitment to the teaching of Catholic principles to all ages in a way that shapes their values and guides their actions. Fellowship/Community is placing a priority on hospitality, a welcoming environ-ment and personal relationships within our culturally-diverse parish and school.

Strategic Planning Workshop 

Sunday, Oct. 8 

“Mission Statement” 

To attend, contact 

Deacon Jim Allgaier 

(909) 626‐3596, ext.4216 

For our sick and suffering… Recent: Candida Gonzalez, Hue Nguyen and Maria Rodriguez Previously: Abigail Aguilar, Linda Almaraz, Helena Alvarez, Antonio Anabo, Elena Bass, Michael Berrett, Boyens-Borgstahl Family, Dana Bran, Aby Juanita Duffy, Avery Dunn, Jr., Noah Edgington, Alice Egue, Brian Elwell, Alejandra Escobar, Manuel Espinoza, Paulina Estrada, Julieta Fajardo, George Fitzpatrick, Syl-via Leon Flores, Eusevia “Cheva” Garcia, Martha Ho Thi Giao, Sr. Feliz Gil-Jimenez, Manuel Gonzalez, An-na Gonzalez, Francis Gorge, Sabina Guadarrama, Dolores Hart, Martha Hiraeta, Rose Ianno, Pauline John-ston, Carol Kelley, Elizabeth Landeros, Kate-Linn McGarry, Sandra Morales, Hope Moreno, Leticia Nimith, Richard Nuñez, Edward P. Orozco, Vicente Ortiz, Marguerite O’Tolle-Frontaine, Carmen Pacheco, Theresa Paris, Richard Patterson, Kristyn Phoebe, Elvia Ponce, Michael Portolesi, Pauline Regalado, Mary Lou Roblin, Alberto Rodriguez, Emma I. Romero, Juan Romero, Maria Salazar, Alicia Sambrano, David Speidel, Monica Stephenson, Sylvia Stephens, Thiem Tran, Gloria Trejo, Vince Ventura Roberta Vincente and Gary Zarate For our beloved deceased… Clarence “Corky” Corcoron, father of Karyn Elkington; Iran & Hector Peña, relatives of Alberto & Maria Rodriguez; Esperanza Sambrano, sister of Angel (Sandy) Sambrano; Glen Willett, Sr., brother-in-law of Rob-erta Gorman; and for the family and friends who mourn their loss

Strategic Planning Update 8

Prayer Requests

Faith Formation and Religious Education

Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360 Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213) Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

OLA Catholic School 611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

Tel. (909) 626-7135 Fax (909) 398-1395 Principal Bernadette Boyle

Office re-opens Aug. 1 Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (See Page 5.)

Website: www.ola-ca.org

How to Reach Us Parish Office (909) 626-3596

Fax (909) 624-3680 Website: www.olaclaremont.org

email Address: reception@olaclaremont.org Parish Office Hours

Open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, Open Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Open Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m.)

Interested in the Catholic Church? We invite you to one of our Inquiry sessions. Call Kathy Steighner at 626-3596, ext. 4221, for more information. Baptisms Brochures about the Sacrament of Baptism are available at the display case on the patio, or the parish and Faith Formation offices. Please call 4-6 weeks before the date of Baptism. For English Baptisms, please contact the parish office at 626-3596, ext. 0. For Spanish Baptisms, please contact Magali Amezcua at 626-3596, ext. 4211 Weddings Congratulations! Please call the parish office at least six months ahead for preparation, scheduling, and an appointment with a priest. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Visit the display case on the patio for more information. Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office day or night. Hospital/Home Visits For distribution of Holy Communion, please contact the parish office. Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office for help with services and special needs. Stephen Ministry This one-on-one care-giving ministry at OLA is availa-ble upon request to those seeking emotional and spiritual support through a life challenge such as loss of a job, personal illness, separation or divorce, illness or the death of a loved one. Please call 626-3596, ext. 4332 to leave a confidential message. St. Vincent de Paul Society Hotline One-time emergency assis-tance for individuals and families. Call (909) 626-3596, ext. 4333, to leave a message. Your call will be returned by a volunteer case manager.

Parish Staff Rev. Charles J. Ramirez, Pastor

Rev. Ron Clark, Associate Pastor Rev. Thuan Nguyen, Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Troxell (temporary leave)

Deacon Jim and Karen Allgaier Deacon Joe and Rita Domond

Deacon Bob and Kathy Steighner Deacon John and Joyce Tullius

Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo, retired Neomi Torres, Director of Parish Administration (x4203) Victor Hernandez, Director of Faith Formation (x4213)

Dcn. Bob Steighner, Liturgy Coordinator (x4234) Dcn. Jim Allgaier, Outreach/Stewardship Coord. (x4216) Teresa Arredondo, Youth Ministry Coordinator (x4215) Mary Muñoz, Coordinator of Music Ministry (x4263)

Kathy Steighner, Christian Initiation Coordinator (x4221) Jean McKenna, Communications Coordinator (x4217)

Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper (x4232) Katy Salisbury, Administrative Assistant (x4268)

Sandra Rojas Leonor, Administrative Secretary (x4231) Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir

Dong Le, Vietnamese Choir Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Bring copy to the parish office or email bulletin@olaclaremont.org .

Sunday Mass Schedule 7:00 a.m. Cantor-led song 9:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 11:00 a.m. Contemporary ensemble 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 3:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Teen/Contemporary 7:00 p.m. Cantor-led song

Saturday Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. Cantor-led song 5:30 p.m. Contemporary ensemble or cantor-led song

Weekday Mass Schedule 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Friday (School Mass) 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday

Saturday Confessions 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. English/Spanish 6:30 p.m. English

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 435 Berkeley Avenue – Claremont, CA 91711 9

Deadline for registration is Sept. 28!

Office is open this Sunday from 8:30 to 11:00 am

Register at the Faith Formation Center during regular business hours:

Opens Monday to Thursday at 10 a.m. Closes Tuesday & Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

*Extended hours Monday & Thursday until 7 p.m. Center is closed on Friday.

www.olaclaremont.org or (909) 626-3596

Preschool / Kinder Sunday School Program is offered on Sundays during the 9:00 a.m. Mass God-centered, curriculum-based Interactive and age-appropriate fun Ages 3 years to kindergarten $80 for the full year! (Sept. to May) Program begins Sept. 24. First Communion: Register Now Two-year program from First Grade up Programs offered in English & Spanish Grade One, Post-Communion and Junior High Programs Weekly classes for elementary, middle school and junior high students Programs begin Sept. 13.

Ask about the Holy Family Process This is especially designed for families with a variety of needs for sacramental preparation at multiple ages. Classes are available for all ages to prepare for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation

New! Extended hours Monday and

Thursday until 7 p.m.*

(through Sept. 28)

Sept. 23-24 Walk for the Hungry sign-ups begin on the patio (event is Oct. 14)

Sunday, Sept. 24 Sunday Preschool begins for ages 3 years to Kindergarten at 9 a.m. Mass

Wednesday, Oct. 4 Blessing of the Animals at 2:30 p.m. on the green (Feast of St. Francis)

Saturday, Oct. 7 Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. on the green (all are welcome)

Sunday, Oct. 8 Vietnamese celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary at 3 p.m. Mass

Tuesday, Oct. 10 Mid-Week Adoration at 7 p.m. in church with confessions available

Wednesday, Oct. 11 Catholic High School Info Night begins at 7 p.m. in church (See Pg. 5)

Saturday, Oct. 14 44th Annual Walk for the Hungry in Claremont begins at 10 a.m. (See Pg. 6)

Saturday, Oct. 21 Annual Chaucer Memorial Mass at 5:30 p.m. with medieval ensemble

Saturday, Oct. 21 Oktoberfest at OLA from 6 to 10 p.m.; sign up starting Oct. 1 (See Pg. 3)

Sunday, Oct. 22 Presentation in the auditorium by the Jeff Domond Foundation (Haiti)

Oct. 28-29 Stewardship Renewal Announcement Weekend

Thursday, Nov. 9 Annual Memorial Mass at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 Annual Gala Fundraiser for Domond Foundation in Claremont

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Mid-Week Adoration in the church at 7 p.m., with confession available

Sunday, Nov. 19 32nd Annual Alternative Gift Christmas Market from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26 OLA Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium (Rescheduled)