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Page 1St. Christopher Parish629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 960-1805—Fax: (626) 851-0595Of ice Hours: Mon—Sun: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMWebsite: www.sccwestcovina.netDecember 19, 2021
Page 2St. Christopher ParishDear St. Christopher Family,Christmas is almost here!Imagine what people were thinking when theyfirst heard the message from the prophets thatthe Messiah was coming soon.“You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah,too small to be among the clans of Judah,From you shall come forth for meone who is to be ruler in Israel;Whose origin is from of old,from ancient times” (Micah 5:1).Reading the messages of the prophets at the face value, we can seeclearly that the Messiah would be a ruler, a king who wouldestablish a forever kingdom of Israel, and he would be a “Prince ofPeace.” As they have witnessed many corrupted kings in theirhistory, being destroyed and exiled by other superpowers over theyears, and there was no good leader around, people must belooking forward to “that day” with great hope and expecting aglorious future for the nation.When Jesus came, the social and political condition of Israel did notchange at all. They were governed by the Romans at the time ofJesus. No wonder people were confused about his true identitybecause the world remained the same.Unfortunately, this mentality continues to exist even today.Christmas has come and gone year after year, and nothing haschanged in our world. Depending on the time, it has been worst forsome generations. Naturally, people would wonder what faith inJesus would do for them. Consequently, Christmas would becomeanother holiday – an occasion for rest from work and for partying!There is a story about a group of soldiers who were stranded on thesea near the Amazon River. After days without fresh water,everyone died. However, the irony is that since their location wasnear the Amazon River, with a huge amount of fresh water pouringinto the sea, that area of the sea has become the “river” because it isall fresh water. The sea remained the sea; the water looked likeseawater; and the soldiers assumed the water would be salty andnever tried! If only they were willing to try, they would have beensaved.The coming of Jesus and the presence of God in our world are likethat. On the surface, our world remains the same day after day, ifnot worse in some areas, but the water, the inner spirit, has beentransformed in many hearts and souls of many people whowillingly try the saving water, “Glory to God in the highest, and onearth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”God does not save the world by changing the conditions of theworld or by eradicating all evils in the world. God saves the worldby saving one soul at a time! This is God’s way.Merry Christmas! May you reach out and taste the Love of God thisseason!- Fr. BenDecember 19, 2021PastorRev. Ben LeAssociate PastorRev. Joseph DadiriFinance ManagerDeacon Andrew ChoSchool PrincipalLucia SaborioDirector of Faith FormationSr. Annuncia Thu Mai, LHCExecutive SecretarySteve NgoReceptionistElizabeth HudsonBulletin EditorCeleste CarneroMASS SCHEDULE ANDCONFESSIONSaturday (Vigil Mass)5:30 PM English MassSunday6:30 AM English Mass8:00 AM English Mass9:30 AM Vietnamese Mass11:00 AM English MassMonday—Friday8:00 AM Rosary Prayer8:30 AM English MassSaturday7:00 AM Vietnamese Mass8:00 AM Rosary Prayer8:30 AM English Mass9:30 AM—10:00 AM ConfessionSt. Christopher Church is a faithcommunity of diverse people whogather to joyfully celebrate life, faith,and love in Jesus Christ through servingothers.
Page 3St. Christopher ParishSACRAMENTSDecember 19, 2021Parish Liturgical Events Calendar—2021D à ÙndBaptism — Group Baptism is held every 2ndSaturday of each month. Private baptism maybe requested. Visit our parish website forguidelines information or call the Parish Office.Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Ourparish offers a Baptismal Preparation Classevery first Thursday of the month, facilitated byFr. Joseph Dadiri. Contact the Parish Office toregister for upcoming month’s class.First Reconciliation, Communion andConfirmation (Youth & Adults) — ContactSr. Annuncia in the Parish Office.Reconciliation — Every Saturday, from 9:30 AMto 10:00 AM, or by appointment.Anointing of the Sick — Every first Sunday ofeach month, immediately after the 11:00 AMMass.Funeral Service — Contact the Parish Office.Matrimony (Wedding Preparation and Wedding)— Contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with a priest. Visit the parish website atwww.sccwestcovina.net/wedding-guidelines forinformation. 22 — Simbang Gabi Mass at 6:00 PMS ÝÊÄ Ê C«Ù ÝãÃ Ý Christmas Eve (Friday, December 24) 5:15 PM — Children’s Christmas Pageant 6:00 PM — English Mass 8:00 PM — English Mass (Christmas Carols beforeMass starts) 10:00 PM — Vietnamese Mass (Christmas Carolsbefore Mass starts) Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25) 9:00 AM — English Mass 11:00 AM — English Mass Feast of Holy Family Masses (Sunday, December 26)Sunday Mass Ɵmes — 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM(VN), & 11:00 AM Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Saturday, January 1,2022) — Not a Holy Day of ObligaƟonLord, You invite all who areburdened to come to You. AllowYour healing to those who are sick,Baptized on December 4, 2021especially for Neil Anthony, MarielWe joyfully welcome our newly baptized to theOne, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church:Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Dadiri Randy E. RigoliAquino, Philip Blanthorne, GaryBrys, George Caballero, MarilynFutato, Joaquin Garcia, Lita de Guzman, AllyanaEdu, John L. Gutierrez, Michael Gutierrez, DonaldHoltz, Christie Kim, Melissa Magana, Dan Marrufo,Joel Morales, Irma Ramirez, Charles Remley,As children of the light, may theykeep the flame of faith alive intheir hearts.Ed Reyes, Raymond Reyna, Zenaida Santiago,Rebecca Serrato, Elizabeth Stephens, and Lily Tranfor whom we pray for their full recovery, in Jesusname, Amen.Daily RosaryJoin us in praying the rosary everyday(Monday to Saturday) at 8:00 AM in themain church. Thank you for your dailydevotion to our Blessed Mother.
Page 4St. Christopher ParishDecember 19, 2021Thank You—Our Parish Did It!We reached 100% commitment of our Togetherin Mission parish goal this year! Many thanksto all who pledged to support the 67 parishesand 74 schools that are in need.Thank you for continuing to make payments onyour pledged amount.No 8:30 AM Mass on December 24(Christmas Eve, Friday)Please see the Parish Liturgical EventsCalendar on page 3 for the schedule ofMasses available in the evening.Please come and watch Our Children’sChristmas Pageant, which starts at 5:15PM on this day. See you then.Poinsettias Donation forChurch DecorationMany thanks to those who have donatedpoinsettias to decorate our church for theAdvent season. Please continue to dropthem off in the Parish Office today. Thank you for yourgenerosity.ADVENT VIRTUE TREEPARISH SCHOOL NEWSPlease write the virtue that you like toactively practice this Advent season andhang it on our Virtue Tree (located in themain church vestibule).The School Faculty and Staff wish all our studentsand families a very Merry Christmas and a safe andhappy new year celebration. May the new year2022 bring you an abundance of joy.School resumes on January 4, 2022.Important Reminder to School Parents:Please adhere to travel guidelines recommendedby the CDC, especially to those who are travelingout-of-state. Our parish school follows the CDCtravel guidelines to keep a safe environment foreveryone in our school. Please view the link belowfor after-travel guidelines for both vaccinated andunvaccinated. Thank you for your ov/
Page 5St. Christopher ParishDecember 19, 2021ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELEShttps://lacatholics.orgDid You Know?Fire safety: Close before you dozeIf there is a Þre in your home, there is a 900-degreedifference between a closed door and an open one.FireÞghters recommend that you always close doorsbefore you and your children go to sleep.Remembering the simple phrase “Close before youdoze” can help prevent toxic gases and flames fromgetting in your room, giving ÞreÞghters more time torescue you. Closing your children’s doors before bedis a quick, easy step to keep them safe — andprovides an extra layer of security when coupled withworking smoke alarms and a family safety plan. Formore information, visit re-you-doze/.In-Person Marriage PreparationBeginning in January, 2022, theArchdiocese of L. A. Marriage & FamilyLife will resume an in-person MarriagePreparation Programs in English andSpanish. All Marriage Preparation Zoomsessions for 2021 are closed. Click or pastethe link below to view the 2022 RegionalMarriage Preparation Engaged couples are asked to attend theirmarriage preparation program during theirst three months of the required six-monthpreparation time. This will provide anopportunity for engaged and convalidationcouples to assess their readiness for marriage and to assist them in understandingthat marriage is a Vocation, a Covenantand a Sacrament.E-mail Candy Metoyer at: cmetoyer@laarchdiocese.org for more information.Seguridad contra incendios: cierre las puertasantes de irse a dormirSi hay un incendio en su casa, hay una diferencia de 900grados entre una puerta cerrada y una abierta. Losbomberos recomiendan que siempre cierre las puertasantes de que usted y sus hijos se vayan a dormir.Recordar la simple frase “Cierre antes de irse a dormir”puede ayudar a evitar que los gases tóxicos y las llamasentren en su habitación, lo que le da a los bomberos mástiempo para rescatarlo. Cerrar las puertas de sus hijosantes de acostarse es un paso rápido y fácil paramantenerlos seguros, y proporciona una capa adicional deseguridad cuando se combina con alarmas de humo quefuncionan y un plan de seguridad familiar. Para obtenermás información en inglés, visite d-safety/button-batteries.
Page 6St. Christopher ParishAD pageQty: 500BulleƟn #: 513982St. Christopher Parish Church629 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790Contact Callback Name & Phone #: Steve Ngo (626-272-4116)BulleƟn Editor: Celeste Carnero (626-674-3424)December 19, 2021
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Page 8St. Christopher ParishDecember 19, 2021Fr. Ben, Fr. Joseph, Deacon Andrew, Sister Annuncia and theparish staff wish each one of you and your family a safe, blessed, andjoyful celebration in the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.Let us continue to joyfully gather together as one faith community andcelebrate life, faith, and love in Jesus Christ by serving our parishand others.M e r r y Christmas!
Dec 19, 2021 · Fire safety: Close before you doze If there is a Þre in your home, there is a 900-degree difference between a closed door and an open one. FireÞghters recommend that you always close doors before you and your children go to sleep. Remembering the simple phrase “Close before
