SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Vigil

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM,

10:15 AM,12 Noon,

4:00 PM (Vietnamese), 6:30 PM

WEEKDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM,

8:00 PM (M & F)(Vietnamese)

FIRST WEDNESDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM

FIRST FRIDAY: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM (Vietnamese)

HOLY DAY:

8:00 PM Vigil (Vietnamese/English)

6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

SAT: 4:00 PM - 5 :00 PM,

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, and by appointment

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 - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM

EMAIL: sccwestcovina@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass

Associate Pastor/

Vietnamese Community Chaplain Rev. Ben Le

Permanent Deacons Deacon Douglas Moloney (Retired)

Deacon Loc Nguyen Deacon Jesse Batacan Deacon Andrew Cho

School Principal Lucia Saborio

Director of Religious Formation Judi Peña

Parish Secretary Elizabeth Hudson

629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

TEL: (626) 960-1805 FAX: (626) 851-0595

OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM Sun: 8AM to 4PM

EMAIL: sccwestcovina@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.sccwestcovina.net

Page 2 St. Christopher Catholic Church The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

First Reading Is 42:1-4, 6-7

Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of the LORD is mighty; the voice of the LORD is majestic. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The LORD is enthroned above the flood; the LORD is enthroned as king forever. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Second Reading Acts 10:34-38

Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

Alleluia Mk 9:7 R. Alleluia, alleluia.

The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Mt 3:13-17

Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, January 11 5:30 pm (D) Armando Asuncion †

(D) Donata Bulawit †

Sunday, January 12

7:00 am (D) Jorge Garnica † — Constantino Family

8:30 am — St. Christopher’s Parishioners 10:15 am (D) Erickson Ticzon † (D) Rudolfo Punzalan † (D) Geraldo Del Rio Franco † — Liza de Guzman

12:00 Noon (D) Martina L. Ng Cha † — Rachel Bautista — Aida Asuncion 4:00 pm VN (D) All Souls † (D) Lieu Thinh † (D) Dat Vu † (D) Thea Vu † 6:30 pm (D) Jesus Ramirez † (D) Mario Felipe †

Monday, January 13 6:30 am (D) Matthew Liwag † (D) Lucita Santiago † 8:30 am (D) Martina L. Ng Cha † — Fernando Macugay Jr. — Lourdes Flores 8:00 pm VN (D) Ninh Do † (D) All Souls †

Tuesday, January 14 6:30 am (D) Veronica Sese † — Alex and Rita Anthony Family 8:30 am (D) Benjamin Paz Sr.† (D) Honorato Salazar Jr. †

(D) Betty Geisel † — Rosalinda Aumentado

Wednesday, January 15 6:30 am — Reynaldo Cruz 8:30 am (D) Rosalinda Javate † (D) Cornelio Javate † (D) Teresa Cong †

Thursday, January 16 6:30 am (D) Carmine William Estep † 8:30 am — Roushel Asuncion — Priscilla Caballero

Friday, January 17 6:30 am (D) Carmine William Estep † 8:30 am (D) Rostica Vitalez † (D) Julieta Lagonera †

8:00 pm VN (D) Phu Nguyen † (D) Thanh Lai † (D) Phan Nguyen † (D) Maria-Giuse †

Saturday, January 18 8:30 am (D) Holy Souls † (D) Rudolfo Punzalan †

Are You Being Called to Serve? Join St. Christopher Church Ministry as an Usher, Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion, Minister of the Sick, Bereavement, Lector, Altar Server, Hospitality, Environment, Wedding Coordinator, Quinceneara Coordinator and more.

PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED @ St. Christopher Church

Parish office needs part time office assistant. Knowledge of Miscrosoft Publisher is a must. Virtus Training and Fingerprinting required. Submit work references.

Contact Soneeh Estep at 714-331-4100

Request for Mass Intentions

Parishioners wishing to make an offering so that Mass can be celebrated for their intention or for their loved ones - both living and the dead, can have their request made known at the Parish Office of St. Christopher Church.

USHERS/HOSPITALITY NEEDED St. Christopher Church

Virtus Training and Fingerprinting required.

Please contact : Byron Cisneros at 626-824-0259 or the Parish office at 626-960-1805

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Your prayers are requested for the recovery of:

Requirements for Baptism ♦ Complete Baptismal application at the parish office

♦ Mandatory Baptismal class for Parents & Godparents (schedule on 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month)

♦ Group Baptism (schedule on 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month)

♦ Private Baptism upon request

Requirements-Sacrament of Matrimony • Required six months in advance preparation

• Complete wedding registration at the parish office

• Submit baptismal certificate

• Meet with deacon to begin documentation process

• Meet with a Priest to process the registration For Weddings, please call the Parish Office

six months in advance at (626) 960-1805

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Mary Ann Rambeau, Dcn. Jesse Batacan, Vanessa Lise, Louie Laguitao, Rosalinda Raquiza, Luis Chacon, Janet Billanes,

Leticia Cruz, John Garcia, Karl Revin D. Taccad, Esperanza Medina, Rachel Duran, Rosemary Zamora, Cecilia Cho,

Marilyn Futato, Philip Blunthorne, Sean & Anita, Dr. Noemi Bautista, Bernard Manuit, Gustovo Garcia, Olga Garcia,

Lydia & Paul Yoon, Alfredo Balansay, Mickey Wong, Janet Billanes, Elizabeth Stephens, Este de Leos, Deacon Mar

Enriquez, Manny Larosa, Liza Larosa, Maribel Pineda, Alexander Asuncion, Sonia Sotto, Florenio Peralta, Yvonne

Sanchez, Sr. Donna Storms, Vanessa Chavez, Noah Martinez, Ning Aguinaldo, Becky Reymann, Rosemarie Honrado,

Fielmia Cabasac, Ferdinand Asuncion, Yvonne Sanchez, Benie Young, Mary Ballesteros, Estrella Temat, Rosie Lavalan,

Ida Nelson Bragado, Norberto Nelson Bragado, Virgie Torres, Aleli Nieves, Pilar Jose, Nenita Barata, Teresita Tanchoco,

Jimson Magpantay, Isabella Eve Duong Reyes, Robert Reed, Mercy Reed, Emmanuel Reyes, Perna Castillo, Crisanta

Castillo, Nita Derecho, Bong Genato, Leslie Espero, Gina Priddy, Rogelio Acevedo, Benjamin Acevedo, Irene Barrio,

Gustavo Garcia, Olga Garcia & Family, Yvette Higgins, Leo Tate, Sam Alduenda, Eulogia Rosario.

May Jesus, the Divine Healer, send down His healing presence upon them and restore them to good health. Amen.

State Planning Trust and Will Seminar

The Diocese of Los Angeles would like to invite about safeguarding your future, a topic that is very important to all of us. We all have a responsibility to properly manage and plan for today and for the future. The Church is here to support and assist you in this process and I assure you that with proper planning, and a bit of time and effort, you will save yourself and your loved ones significant stress.

Next month, St. Christopher Church will be hosting, two Wills Seminars which will be held on February 11, 2020 @ 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Our guest presenters will be members from the Planned Giving Office at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, an estate planning attorney and a financial advisor. Topics covered will include: How to prepare for Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and considerations for charitable gift planning. Catholic teaching on healthcare decisions, legal steps required to safeguard your property, homes and businesses. Guardianship of minors and special needs children. You will learn about probate procedures, court costs and how to avoid those costs.

Individuals and couples who attend will receive free materials on planning a Will. If you want to learn how to create a Will and the costs involved please attend. If you need to update your existing plan, please make an effort to join us for this important seminar.

This is a free seminar and no solicitations will be made,

Thank you for your consideration.

Just One Request

“Dear Master for this coming year Just one request I bring: I do not pray for happiness, Or any earthly thing— I do not ask to understand The way Thou leadest me, But this I ask: Teach me to do The thing that pleaseth Thee.

I want to know Thy guiding voice, To walk with thee each day. Dear Master make me swift to hear And ready to obey. And thus the year I now begin A happy year will be— If I am seeking just to do The thing that pleaseth Thee”

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Sunday Offering December 29, 2019

Sunday Envelope……….…$ 6,151.01 Sunday Plate………...…......$ 4,602.93 Total ………..…….…….…….….….$ 10,753.94 ======== Restricted Income: Building Maintenance Fund……...….$ 2,105.00

Sunday Offering January 5, 2020

Sunday Envelope…….…..$ 6,409.00 Sunday Plate……..…….…$ 4,944.88 Total……………………...……....…$ 11,353.88 ========

Restricted Income: Building Maintenance Fund..…….....$ 2,021.00

MINISTRIES

Adult Confirmation Judi Pena Toni Lenhart

626-962-0827 626-260-5508

Altar Server/Sacristan Deacon Jesse 626-960-1805

Baptismal Class Al Ramos Tony Padriga

626-488-2469 626-217-3486

Bereavement Berty Jacobo 626-261-1800

Bible Class Fr. Joseph Dass 626-960-1805

Confirmation Youth Judi Peña 626-962-0827

Extraordinary Ministries (EM)

Mark Zeman 909-215-2006

Lectors Berty Jacobo 626-261-1800

Legion of Mary Mina Palinay 626-230-5572

Ministers to the Sick Priests / EM 626-960-1805

Music Ministry Remi de Pedro 626-622-4260

Religious Formation Judi Peña 626-962-0827

RCIA Judi Pena Toni Lenhart

626-962-0827 626-260-5508

St. Vincent de Paul Gary Brys 626-260-6709

Ushers/Hospitality Byron Cisneros 626-824-0259

ORGANIZATIONS Blood Drive Victoria Lorenzo 626-222-4456

Cancer Ministry Julie Villalva 626-780-6221

Catholic Men's Fellowship

Edgar Mendoza 626-319-8554

Daytime Bible Study Mar Navarro 626-404-3677

Divine Mercy Tammy Tran Aida Asuncion

626-384-6218 626-392-9274

El Shaddai Maria Fe Felix 626-274-4456

Filipino Community Maria Fe Felix 626-274-4456

Filipino Cursillo Gilda Manalo 626-825-9478

Guadalupana Alma Samaniego 626-674-1048

Handmaid of the Lord

Grace Irish 626-482-8653

Knights of Columbus Andy Ruiz 626-862-1429

Korean Community Christine Cho 626-833-7564

NAIM Group Eloise Bienvenu 626-919-3735

Parent Teacher Group

Josie Gonzalez 626-960-3079

Parish Fiesta Ernie Clark 626-824-4650

Senior Ministry Isabel Ozarko 626-919-4688

Vietnamese Community

Nam Trinh 626-242-3079

Spanish Ministry Rosa Mendoza 626-475-4682

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THE SIGN OF THE CROSS: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. What is the Sign of the Cross? Not all prayers are made with words. Prayers may also be made by gestures. Chris ans, like followers of all other religions, prac cally always pray by the posi on of the body – say, kneeling or standing, with hands outstretched or folded in front. Because we are both body and soul, we pray with both.

Why do we Catholics dip our fingers in the holy water at the entrance of the church and make the sign of the cross? There is a world of meaning in that gesture, that ceremony. The water in those fonts remind us of Christ going down into the waters of the Jordan. That water reminds us of our own bap sm by which we entered into God’s family, the Communion of Saints. It shows the cleanness of heart and mind with which a Catholic should take part in the worship of God. The sign of the cross made over our body means washing away the distrac ons and tempta ons of the world as we enter God’s house to worship Him. The bap sm of John the Bap st was a sort of purifica on; our entrance prayer is a sort of purifica on. Making the sign of the cross reminds us that Jesus died on the Cross for all of us, saints as well as sinners. It reminds us that we are entering the church to offer up the same Sacrifice of the Cross, the Holy Mass. The sign of the cross recalls and renews our faith in the Holy Trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were all present at the Bap sm of Our Lord, as the gospel of Ma hew relates. The Holy Spirit is present in a special way in every Mass. The sign of the cross signifies the dedica on of one’s en re being, body and soul, to the service of God. It is a simple, beau ful, profession of faith. It shows that we as Catholic Chris ans are not only members of the group gathered to worship God but also belong to the greater Community of Saints, namely the Church Triumphant in heaven, the Church Militant on earth, and the Church Sufferance in purgatory. Just as we are buried with Christ in the waters of bap sm, so shall we rise with Him. His death and resurrec on are renewed in the Mass. We make the sign of the cross as we leave church, strengthened with God’s life, encouraged by God’s word, and nourished with God’s Body. When our earth’s life is over and when we appear at the Pearly Gates, we shall have the

INFANT BAPTISM Although in the Early Church it appears that mainly adult converts were bap zed, there is some evidence in the New Testament that children or infants were bap zed as well. In Acts 2:38-39 -- Peter said, “Do penance and be bap zed every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gi of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and your children” and the New Testament speaks of the bap sm of “whole households”, which in the normal Greek usage would include children. St. Paul drew a parallel between bap sm and circumcision, which was normally administered to children. Jesus himself urged that li le children be allowed to come to him for his blessing, “for to such belongs the kingdom of God” (Mk 10:14). Although the Bible does not explicitly command that infants and children be bap zed, it does not forbid this prac ce. The Early Church decided that infant bap sm was legi mate. Considerable evidence of this prac ce is found beginning in the third century A.D., and by the fi h century, bap sm of infants was universally accepted throughout the Church. St. Augus ne explained the importance of bap zing infants for the remission (forgiveness) of original sin. Chris an parents bap zed their children because they desired their salva on, which came through sharing in the new life in Christ conferred in the sacrament of bap sm. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

TEN COMMANMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS: 1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of gree ng. 2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown; 14 to smile. 3. Call people by name. The sweetest music is the sound of one’s own name. 4. Be friendly and helpful. 5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do is genuine pleasure. 6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like everybody if you try. 7. Be generous with praise --- cau ous with cri cism. 8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. It will be appreciated. 9. Be though ul of the opinions of others. There are three sides to a controversy --yours, the other fellow’s, and the right one. 10. Be alert to give service. What counts most in life is what we do for others.