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MASS SCHEDULE AND CONFESSION

Saturday (Vigil Mass) 5:30 PM English Mass Sunday 6:30 AM English Mass 8:00 AM English Mass 9:30 AM Vietnamese Mass 11:00 AM English Mass Monday—Friday 8:00 AM Rosary Prayer 8:30 AM English Mass Saturday 7:00 AM Vietnamese Mass 8:00 AM Rosary Prayer 8:30 AM English Mass 9:30 AM—10:00 AM Confession

Pastor Rev. Ben Le

Associate Pastor Rev. Joseph Dadiri

Finance Manager Deacon Andrew Cho

School Principal Lucia Saborio

Director of Faith Formation Sr. Annuncia Thu Mai, LHC

Executive Secretary Steve Ngo

Receptionist Elizabeth Hudson

Bulletin Editor Celeste Carnero

St. Christopher Church is a faith community of diverse people who gather

to joyfully celebrate life, faith, and love in Jesus Christ through serving others.

629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 Tel: (626) 960-1805—Fax: (626) 851-0595

Office Hours: Mon—Sun: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Website: www.sccwestcovina.net

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- Fr. Ben

REMINDERS WHEN RECEIVING COMMUNION DURING MASS

The Holy Communion is offered only in the form of bread.

Receiving Communion by hand is strongly recommended.

A er receiving Communion, you may sit or kneel if you cannot stand for a long me. If you choose to remain standing, you will sit when the last person in the en re church (main Church, North and South Chapels) receives Communion.

If you remained standing, you may a sit a er everyone had received Communion. There is no need to wait for the priest to sit or when the remaining consecrated Hosts are placed in the tabernacle.

Dear St. Christopher Family,

As we come to the end of this fiscal year, July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, we are projecting to have a small surplus for this year. Once again, thank you very much for your generous support to our parish. The newly formed Parish Finance Council will review the financials for this fiscal year-end and prepare the Financial Report. They

will present our financial standing sometime in September.

Thank you to those of you who have sent in the pledges for the Together In Mission campaign. We are currently at 68% of our parish goal.

I am happy to report that we just installed a new HVAC unit for the Sacristy. This unit has not been operational for at least 3 years! Now, all HVAC of the entire church are working and are ready for the hot summer in West Covina.

Beginning in August, we will resume the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) on First Friday of each month, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, after the 8:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM. There will be Benediction at the conclusion of Adoration on First Friday only at 6:30 PM.

The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament requires persons to be present throughout the duration of the exposition, so there will be a sign-up sheet for these days in the vestibule for you to commit some time in adoration.

Many people assume that Sunday Mass and daily prayer fulfill their “Christian obligation” but in addition to these, we also need to spend personal time with Jesus. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus has two habits: he is always in a synagogue on a Sabbath, and he is away by himself in prayer. This means we need to spend time with God in public worship and “be present to him personally” in prayer. Please consider spending one hour with Jesus each week.

St. Paul had a tough time with the Corinthians who presumed that an authentic apostle has the ability to perform “miraculous healing” as a sign of being chosen by God. However, St. Paul declared that the weaknesses, not the glorious power of healing, are signs of being an apostle because the power of the crucified Christ effectively works through weaknesses. Therefore, St. Paul was content with weaknesses and hardships for the sake of Christ.

It is the same for all of us when we come to Jesus in prayer. It is not about gaining for us the “miraculous power” but to come in weakness, so God can fill us with his divine power.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Inviting all children from age 5 and up to join our Children Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses. The children will be dismissed after the Opening Prayer, and will be learning the Scriptures at their own level. They will be back in Church to join the congregation after the Offertory.

We are still looking for volunteers to assist us in this ministry. Please contact Sr. Annuncia in the Parish Office or at faithformation@sccwestcovina.net. Thank you for your time and service to our parish.

Daily Rosary Please join us in praying the rosary every morning (Monday—Saturday) at 8:00 AM in the main Church before the 8:30 AM

Mass. Thank you for your daily devotion to our Blessed Mother.

Let us give Fr. Daniel Malavar, our priest in residence (Chaplain of Queen of the Valley Hospital) a warm welcome to our parish.

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Used Books Sale Please stop by and check out our tables after all the Sunday Masses on July 4 & July 11!

Lots of good Catholic and other books from the library of the Fr. Kolbe Missionaries. Books are lightly used and for a low price. All proceeds benefit our parish. Thank you for your support and hope to see you all today and next Sunday.

SUNDAY COFFEE & DONUTS Calling all ministry groups to please let us know if your group can host the Coffee & Donuts tables on a Sunday or two (or more). We need your assistance in gree ng our parishioners and serving coffee and donuts a er each Sunday Mass me.

Please e-mail Cindy at cindyta@sccwestcovina.net for dates that your group can host or if you need more informa on. We appreciate all that your group can do in serving our parish.

NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPITALITY—OUTSIDE

SETUP & TEARDOWN MINISTRY

Looking for people who can help our newly formed ministry team to setup and/or put away tables and tents on Sundays and during special events in our parish. Some lifting is required.

If you can help, please contact Celeste Carnero at celeste@sccwestcovina.net. Thank you for responding to this request.

LECTORS NEEDED & MEETING DATE Do you feel called to proclaim the Word of God? Join us on July 29 (Thursday) at 7:00 PM in Parish Room C to help you discern if God is calling you to be part of the Lectors Ministry. We hope to see you there.

For more information, contact Janie Burton (Lectors Coordinator) at luvakita@charter.net. Thank you.

ATTENTION EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (EOMs)

Ministry meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30 pm in the Church. All EOMs who did not attend the training in April should attend this meeting.

Contact Andrea Sarnecki (EOMs Coordinator) at andrea@sccwestcovina.net or call her at 626-841-0536 (cell) with any questions.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED & TRAINING Looking for men, women, young adults, and school age children who wish to serve as Altar Servers on Sunday Masses. There is no age limit; however, you must at least been baptized and receiving Holy Communion.

Training will start on Friday, July 31. Time and location will be announced later.

If interested, please call the Parish Office or complete a Ministry Form and the Altar Server Coordinator will contact you. Thank you.

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Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow Your healing to those who are sick, especially for Philip Blanthorne, Gary Brys, Noel Gustilo, John L. Gutierrez, Joel Morales, Ed Reyes, Raymond Reyna, Cyndi Reynolds, Joe Serrano,

Sipriano Serrano, and Lily Tran for whom we pray for their full recovery, in Jesus name, Amen.

A safe and easy way to give to St. Christopher Church

Visit our website: www.sccwestcovina.net. You may select to make a one- me or recurring

(weekly or monthly) dona on. Credit cards and checks accepted.

Let us join in prayer for our recently departed and for his family: BishopMichaelHernandezBobHerrickBillyDeanNickellCherylNickellGiuseHoangSy

Baptism — Group Baptism is held every 2nd Saturday of each month. Private baptism may be requested. Visit our parish website or call the Parish Office for more information.

Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Visit the Archdiocese Infant Baptism website at https://lacatholics.org/baptism/ to attend an online class.

First Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation (Youth & Adults) — Contact Sr. Annuncia in the Parish Office.

Reconciliation — Every Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick — Every first Sunday of each month (starting in July), immediately after the 11:00 AM Mass.

Funeral Service — Contact the Parish Office for information.

Matrimony (Wedding Preparation and Wedding) — Contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with a priest. Visit the parish website at https://www.sccwestcovina.net/wedding-guidelines for information.

SACRAMENTS

"The Chris an meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal Mystery of the Death and Resurrec on of Christ in whom resides our only hope. The Chris an who dies in Christ Jesus is 'away from the body and at home with the Lord' (2 Cor 5:8)." Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1681

As children of the light, may they keep the flame of faith

alive in their hearts.

NewlyBaptizedChildrenWe joyfully welcome our newly baptized to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church: Celebrant:Fr.BenLe

JaxonMTDo(BaptizedonJune25,2021)

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ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES https://lacatholics.org

Did You Know? What to do if your child is missing It is every parent’s worst nightmare — losing a child some-where. If your child is missing, knowing what to do and acting quickly can help bring him/her home safely. First, call the police. Give them a full description of what your child looks like, what he/she was wearing, when you last saw him/her. Provide pictures if possible. Then call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). If your child is missing from home, check your house thoroughly: behind and in large appliances, in closets, under beds, in your cars. For more information, visit https:www.missingkids.orggethelpnowisyourchildmissing.

Qué hacer si su hijo está perdido La peor pesadilla de todo padre de familia es perder a un hijo en alguna parte. Si su hijo o hija está perdido/a, saber qué hacer y actuar rápidamente puede ayudarlo/a a regresar a casa de manera segura. Primero, llame a la policía. Deles una descripción completa de cómo se ve su hijo, qué vestía, la última vez que lo vio. Si es posible, proporcione fotografías. Luego llame al Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados al 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Si su hijo o hija no está en casa, revise su casa a fondo: detrás y dentro de electrodomésti-cos grandes, en armarios, debajo de las camas, en sus automóviles. Para obtener más información, visite https: www.missingkids.orggethelpnowisyourchildmissing.

CEF RECEIVES $50 MILLION DONATION TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING NEW STUDENTS

Catholic school students are now back in the classroom – on the road toward graduation and becoming the future leaders of tomorrow! The Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles has received a $50 million gift to provide nancial support to new elementary and high school students enrolling in an Archdiocesan school in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Families interested in Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic schools are encouraged to visit lacatholicschools.org or call (213) 637-7070 for more information and access to nancial assistance. Schools are enrolling now for fall. Catholic education is affordable and tuition assistance is available!

CEF RECIBE UNA DONACIÓN DE $50 MILLONES PARA PROPORCIONAR BECAS A NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES DE ESCUELAS CATÓLICAS

Los estudiantes de escuelas católicas ahora están de regreso en el salón de clases, ¡en camino hacia la graduación y a convertirse en los futuros líderes del mañana! La Fundación de Educación Católica de Los Ángeles ha recibido una donación de 50 millones de dólares para dar apoyo nanciero a los nuevos estudiantes de primaria y secundaria que se inscriban en una escuela arquidiocesana en los condados de Los Ángeles, Ventura y Santa Bárbara. Se anima a las familias interesadas en las escuelas católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles a que visiten lacatho-licschools.org o llamen al (213) 637-7070 para obtener más información y acceso a asistencia nanciera. Las escuelas están inscribiendo ahora para las clases que comienzan en el otoño. ¡La educación católica es asequible y hay asistencia disponible para la matrícula!

MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAY The Office of Marriage and Family Life will con nue to offer Zoom sessions in English and Spanish through December 2021. Couples interested in a ending a Zoom session in:

♦ English—Please contact Candy Metoyer at 213-637-7250 or cmetoyer@la-archdiocese.org.

♦ Spanish—Please contact Graciela Villalobos at 213-637-7561 or gvillalobos@la-archdiocese.org.

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RCIA PROGRAM For 2021—2022

The RCIA Program for the new year will start on August 22 (Sunday). For children, youth, or adults who want to prepare for and receive their First Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Confirmation, sign up now to join the program. The registration form can be downloaded from our parish Faith Formation website.

If you know someone who is interested in joining our Catholic faith, please reach out to Sr. Annuncia. Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Save the Date

Send your children (from 5 years and older) to a end our parish Vaca on Bible School:

On: August 2—August 6 (M-F) Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

You can start signing up now. Registra on package is available in the Parish Office or may be downloaded from our parish Faith Forma on website. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help us during our Vaca on Bible School. Thank you.