April 21, 2013 - www.stampk.org – Saint Thomas Aquinas Church

St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Iglesia Católica Romana
1501 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, California 91754
April 21, 2013
Parish Information
Parish Office: (323) 264-4447
Chinese Ministry Office: (323) 264-4448
Fax: (323) 264-2524
General Email: [email protected]
Parish Website: STAMPK.ORG
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
5:30 PM
(English)
Fr. Jay Wu—[email protected]
8:00 AM
(English)
9:30 AM
(Chinese)
11:30 AM (English)
1:30 PM
(Spanish)
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM
Holy Days
As Announced
Lorraine Melendez—[email protected]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Fr. John Kyebasuuta— [email protected]
Administrator Pro Tempore—Ext. 108
Associate Pastor—Ext. 106
General Manager—Ext. 103
Linda Almaguer—[email protected]
Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper—Ext. 102
Sherry Tsai—[email protected]
Chinese Ministry Staff Support—Ext. 104
Cathy Pang– [email protected]
Chinese Ministry Admin. Support—Ext. 105
Safeguard The Children
Carmen Austria—626-993-4933
School Information
School Office: (323) 261-6583
Fax: (323) 261-5972
General Email: [email protected]
School Website:
www.stacatholicschool.org
Marina De La Rosa— [email protected]
Principal
Renee Torres—[email protected]
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Sunday
Sacraments
Infant Baptisms:
2nd Saturday-10 AM English
Spanish & Chinese baptism by request only.
Please contact the parish office to make
arrangements.
Religious Education/Confirmation: Please
contact the Religious Education office at
(323) 264-1338.
Weddings: Please make arrangements with
the parish office at least 6 months prior to
desired date.
Anointing of the Sick and/or Communion:
Anointing mass is held every fifth Saturday.
Hospitalized or long-term homebound,
please contact the parish office.
Quinceañeras: Please contact the parish
office to make arrangements.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 21, 2013
OUR PARISH FAMILY NEWS
Fiesta 2013
Going on NOW!
Come Join the FUN!!
After months of planning, our fabulous Fiesta is finally here. This is our
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
major fund raiser for the year, proceeds from our Fiesta help subsidize our
operating budget and benefits our parish community ministry and outreach programs. Your support is very much appreciated. Delicious Food, Fun Rides, Games, and Wonderful Entertainment are part of our exciting 2013 Fiesta.
The Raffle is essential to the overall success of our Fiesta. Raffle tickets will be accepted at our
information booth until 7 PM on Sunday night. Return your tickets early to be part of our hourly drawings
which will be held for cash prizes, winner must be present for hourly drawings.
This year’s headliner entertainment is “Barela”, popular throughout So. Cal. Barela has opened for
top bands such as “Tower of Power” and “Malo”. Grab your dance shoes and get ready to dance all weekend long!
By popular demand, The Tuxedo Junction Orchestra will be back on Sunday afternoon. Boogie
woogie and swing dancers come prepared to “groove”.
Invite your family and friends!
FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH
6:00 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
7:00 PM
“THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY!” BACK TO DISCO
12:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
SALESIAN MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL ROCK’N ROLL
1:00 PM
SALESIAN MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI
4:30 PM
PURE ROCK STUDIOS ALL STAR BAND
6:30 PM
BARELA
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
11:00 AM
CHINESE COMMUNITY
2:00 PM
THE TUXEDO JUNCTION ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY JOE MAY
4:00 PM
STA SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
6:00 PM
THE HOUSE OF ROCK (TEEN BAND)
8:00 PM
RAFFLE DRAWING!
Jay Walking Reminder
Warning: Parking Tickets will be Issued
For your safety we would like to remind you
that jay walking across Atlantic Blvd. is dangerous
and illegal. Last year the police department issued
tickets to violators. Please use the crosswalk at the
corner of El Repetto & Atlantic Blvd.
Parking on Sunrise and El Repetto streets
are designated as “permit parking only”.
Please keep this in mind during our Fiesta
this weekend.
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 21, 2013
SHARED LEADERSHIP
With Sincere Gratitude for your Response
April
Prevent Child Abuse Month
My Dear Parishioners,
This past weekend a finance council representative and I appealed to you for financial support of our
parish. I am very grateful to your response. We were able
to contribute $3019 to Together in Mission. We are
slowly meeting our goal, and compared to last year we
are a bit ahead. I thank you for your response.
Your response to the Sunday collection appeal is
also very evident and much appreciated. As you see we
received $8,036 this past weekend alone. Thank you
very much.
May your generosity be rewarded in so many
ways. Enjoy the parish fiesta and will see you same time
next weekend.
Fr. John.
Capital Campaign Update
Good news from the building committee
We received approval from the Archdiocese
to start the bidding process, once we have receive
approval from the city of Monterey Park. Revised
plans have been submitted. The date of our ground
breaking is getting closer.
Please visit the information booth if you need
more information about this project. Thanks for your
commitment to building our new parish hall.
Many Blessings,
The Capital Campaign Committee Members
First Friday
April 5, 2013
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
9:00 am – 6:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 pm – Rosary
6:30 pm – Prayers in front of the Blessed Sacrament
& Benediction
7:00 pm – Mass, refreshments to follow.
Adoration signup sheet can be found by the
tabernacle.
During the month of April we request all
ministers, parish volunteers, paid staff and anyone
who may come into contact with our youth to recommit to adhering to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Guidelines for Adults interacting with Minors by
signing your annual commitment form. The forms
can be found with all mass coordinators, in the sacristy and the parish office.
Child Abuse Prevention Update
From STA Safeguard the Children Committee
We strive to increase and maintain a safe environment for all parishioners especially for our children.
Following is a list of some of the programs
we have put in place to increase awareness of
“Prevent Child Abuse Month” and enhance the
safety of our children:
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Ongoing training and tracking of all staff and
volunteers
On-site fingerprinting sessions
Distribute information at our fiesta
Set up cones in our playground when school is in
session
Increase cameras for monitoring
Educate parents on safety
Distribute handouts bimonthly
Add information to our website
Please stop by the information booth at our
fiesta to obtain information on our Safeguard the
Children program. We welcome suggestions to help
us continue to maintain a safe environment for all
children.
The St. Thomas Aquinas Safeguard the Children Committee:
Fr. John Kyebasuuta – Admin. Pro Tempore
Carmen Austria – Chairperson
Marina De La Rosa – School Principal
Elsa Jimenez – Director of Religious Education
Esther Hwang – Chinese Religious Education
3 Lorraine Melendez – General Manager
TWENTY-NINTH
FOURTH
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
OF EASTER
IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER
APRIL 21, 2013
2012
PRAYER AND REFLECTION
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH–FIESTA
7:00 am– FIESTA OPEN GROUNDS
8:00 am– MASS
5:30 pm– MASS
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013–
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST–
8:00 am – MASS – English
9:30 am – MASS – Chinese
11:30 am – MASS – English
1:30 pm – MASS – Spanish
8:00 am
STA PARISHIONERS
5:30 pm
STA PARISHIONERS
8:00 am
JESUS GONZALEZ (D)
MONDAY, APRIL 22ND7:00 pm– St. Vincent De Paul– Parish Office
TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD–
8:00 am– MASS
9:00 am– Legion of Mary English-Dining Room
9:30 am
STA PARISHIONERS
11:30 am
ANSELMO VAZQUEZ (D)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH–
7:00 pm– English Bible Study-Parish Office
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013-
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013–
MARY ANN RANGEL (D)
1:30 pm
8:00 am
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH8:00 am– MASS
4:00 pm– School Open House-Open Grounds/School
6:00 pm– Adult Faith Formation- Parish Office/Church
6:00 pm– Legion of Mary-Patricians– Parish office
FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH–
5:30 pm– School Movie Night-Open Grounds
7:00 pm–MASS
7:30 pm– Legion of Mary– Mandarin-Parish Office
7:30 pm–Chinese Bible Study-Classroom 5
8:00 pm– Chinese Youth Bible Study-Dining Room
8:00 pm– Legion of Mary– Cantonese-Parish Office
SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH–
8:00 am– MASS
9:00 am– Religious Education Retreat-Various
9:00 am– Tutoring Program-Classrooms
2:00 pm– Sweet 16-Church
5:30 pm– MASS
8:00 am
STA PARISHIONERS
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 20137:00 pm
CHAN SHI (D)
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013–
8:00 am
STA PARISHIONERS
5:30 pm
CARLOS SANCHEZ (D)
FOR MASS INTENTIONS CALL THE PARISH OFFICE
April 21—April 28
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
IN GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO
SUPPORTED OUR PARISH
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
with your contributions on:
$8,036.00
Thank you for your continued support of
our Parish!
STA PARISHIONERS
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013–
KEEP IN PRAYER
Sefo Petero, Felicitas Pimentel, Daniel Ramirez, Esther Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Jean
Rashoff, Jessie Marie Reyes, Andrea Reynoso,
Andrew Rivera, Armendo Rivera, Lydia
Robles, Camerina S. Rodriguez, Gerry &
Mary Rodriguez, and Mary Rosales.
APRIL 13 & 14:
GILBERT GALLEGOS (D)
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn
10:1-10
Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Jn 12:44-50
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 6:15-20
Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
READ & REFLECT ON THE SCRIPTURES
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TWENTY-NINTH
FOURTH
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
OF EASTER
IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER
APRIL 21, 2013
2012
NUESTRA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT LARGE
Reflexiones sobre el Evangelio: Juan 10, 27-30
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
DID YOU KNOW?
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz: literalmente esta
frase del Evangelio diría: “los que caminan detrás de mí”,
o “los que se me unen en el camino” (probata, en griego,
significa “ovejas”, pero también significa “aquellos que
van detrás de mí en el camino”), “se dejan iluminar por
mi palabra”
Phonei: es la palabra griega para decir “voz”, y
significa “ser iluminado” o “dejarse iluminar”, “dar a luz
algo nuevo y maravilloso” a través de la palabra que me
han dicho. Dar a luz una nueva idea, una nueva vida. Por
extensión significa lograr una epifanía, una festividad,
una fiesta, una gala, una celebración, un festejo por los
efectos de la PALABRA… La Palabra no deja indiferente
a nadie (salvo que este la rechace, como es el caso de los
judíos de Antoquia, ante la predicación de Pablo y Bernabé).
Yo las conozco y ellas me siguen: el evangelio
emplea el verbo griego “ginoseken” que significa
“conocer por experiencia personal”. La Palabra, Jesús,
nos conoce de manera íntima, personal, profunda…, ha
caminado el sendero de nuestras vidas con nosotros…,
siempre! Solo espera que reconozcamos y aceptemos su
voz, su palabra, y lo sigamos.
La Palabra es el Cordero, el que está en el trono,
delante de él se reúnen individuos de “todas las razas,
lenguas, naciones y pueblos”. La Palabra es agua de vida,
es vida eterna, es luz, es salvación. Aceptar la Palabra, JESUS- y seguir la Palabra nos protege eternamente, nos
da vida eterna y eso nos ayuda a soportar los rayos del sol
(de la vida, del trabajo, de las penas, de las tristezas). La
Palabra enjuga toda lágrima de nuestros ojos, nos viste de
alegría y nos llena del Espíritu Santo.
2013 ‘Working Together to Prevent
Child Abuse’ Brochure available now.
Each year, every parish and school
throughout the Archdiocese receive copies of “Working Together to Prevent
Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial
Relationships Healthy and Holy.” Published in English and Spanish, the brochure is a helpful guide to the sexual abuse prevention policies, programs and resources that have been
developed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Look
for the new 2013 brochure in the parish vestibule
and/or parish/school office. Please read it and keep a
copy for easy reference. To see a copy of the brochure online, please visit: http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting/safeguard/Page /
CAPM.aspx. See Protecting God’s Children. (Also
available on-line in Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese). To order copies of free brochures call: (213)
637-7508 or e-mail: [email protected].
OUR CHINESE COMMUNITY
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