Fr. Robert P. Fulton Pastor

Fr. Joseph McShane

Associate Pastor

Peter Brause Deacon

Alan Holderness

Deacon

Omar Uriarte Deacon

Al Valles Deacon

Mass Schedule

Monday –Friday

6:20 am & 8:00 am

Saturday

8:00 am & 5:30 pm Vigil

Sunday

6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am,

12:30 pm, & 5:00 pm

Parish Office 626.915.7873

Visit us: 1720 E. Covina Blvd.

Covina, CA 91724

www.stlouisedm.org

St. Louise de Marillac Church

Serving God’s people in Covina, Glendora, San Dimas and surrounding communities.

“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” Psalm 85

St. Louise de Marillac is a Roman Catholic community called together as family to worship, to minister, and to evangelize. As true disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to renew His love and spirit by sharing our time, talent and treasure. �

St. Louise de Marillac Mission Statement

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Page 2 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Our Lady of Guadalupe cries out to us that God’s love for an iden fica on with the poor is an age-old truth that stems

from the Gospel itself.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

The Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day celebra on is on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. The day begins at 5:00 am with the Rosary in the pa o area, then Holy Mass at 6:00 am. There is a breakfast recep on that will follow a er Mass in the Msgr. Pierce Hall. Mariachi’s will perform at Mass and at the recep on.

5:00 am Rosary in the Pa o 6:00 am Holy Mass

Mariachi’s will perform 7:15 am Breakfast Recep on

Please join us! This celebra on is open to all and is a beau ful celebra on both musically and spiritually.

PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF Our Lady of Guadalupe

Loving God,

As Advent days continue, We pause to celebrate

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Honoring Our Lady’s

Message of hope, we open our hearts and Offer our prayers for all Who are in special need

Of her help and care this day.

Honoring Our Lady’s Message of peace,

We work and pray for the Unity of all people,

And true and lasting Peace on Earth.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Patroness of the Americas. pray for us. Patron of Mexico, pray for us. Mother of God, pray for us. Queen of Peace. Pray for us.

Amen.

The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to the 16th century. Chronicles of that period tell us the story. A poor Indian named Cuauthlatohuac was bap zed and given the name Juan Diego. He was a 57-year-old widower, and lived in a small village near Mexico City. On Saturday morning December 9, 1531, he was on his way to a nearby barrio to a end Mass in honor of Our Lady. Juan was walking by a hill called Tepeyac when he heard beau ful music like the warbling of birds. A radiant cloud appeared, and within it stood an Indian maiden dressed like an Aztec princess. The lady spoke to him in his own language and sent him to the bishop of Mexico, a Franciscan named Juan de Zumarraga. The bishop was to build a chapel in the place where the lady appeared. Eventually the bishop told Juan to have the lady give him a sign. About the same me Juan’s uncle became seriously ill. This lead poor Juan to try to avoid the lady. Nevertheless the lady found Juan, assured him that his uncle would recover, and provided roses for Juan to carry to the bishop in his cape or lma. On December 12, when Juan Diego opened his lma in the bishop’s presence, the roses fell to the ground, and the bishop sank to his knees. On the lma where the roses had been appeared an image of Mary exactly as she had appeared at the hill of Tepeyac.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

St. Louise is once again joining with local parishes in a Novena of Masses in prepara on for the birth of our Savior. All are invited

to par cipate. There will be sign ups a er all the Masses on Sunday, December 10th.

Simbang Gabi is the celebra on of the annual Novena Mass, a tradi on the Filipinos brought with them from the Philippines. Simbang Gabi was adapted from the Catholic Misa de Gallo, which means “Mass of the Rooster,” to indicate it is held when the rooster crows and dates

back to 1565. During this season, Filipinos create beau ful decora ons called “parol,” paper lanterns to commemorate the Star of Bethlehem. These lanterns were used by the farmers to guide them in the dark to the Holy Mass. Tradi onally, the days events would begin two hours before dawn to give farmers a chance to hear Mass before se ng out for the fields. Choirs would sing Tagalog songs such as “Pasko-na-Naman” (It’s Christmas Again), and “Himig Pasko.” A er Mass, they would treat themselves to tradi onal puto, kutsinta and bibingka, made with sweet rice and rice dough to crown each day of the nine-day Christmas novena and to truly celebrate Christmas, the Filipino Way. (occcathol ic.com).

All Filipino families of St. Louise are also invited to assist in the planning and prepara on for our own Simbang Gabi celebra on which will be held at 7:00pm Saturday, December 16th, with a recep on to follow in Msgr. Pierce Hall.

SIMBANG GABI

Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—dedica ng their lives in service to others—educa ng the young, comfor ng the sick, seeking jus ce for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gi to the Re rement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medica ons, nursing care, and other necessi es. Please give generously to today’s collec on.

St. Louise Parish Offices will close early on Tuesday, December 12th

for a Staff Christmas event.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOSPEL Many people think that Saint Francis originated the Christmas crèche, but its origins go far back. The Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome has housed what is said to be relics of the cradle of Jesus since the seventh century. In me, every year during the Christmas season the reliquary (container for relics) was surrounded by an increasingly grand three-dimensional scene of the place of Jesus’ birth. Rock and trees, houses, streams, and figurines of villagers going about their daily tasks were all included. It was a very drama c presenta on. If you you’ve ever seen an elaborate model train installa on, you get the idea. The proper term for this depic on is presepio, from the La n word for “surround” or “hedge.” Over the centuries, the custom spread first to churches, and then to aristocra c homes. In Italy, whole chapels are o en set aside for the presepio, and it is not unusual to have hundreds of figures. It can some mes be a challenge to locate the Holy Family amid the crowd, almost like a Where’s Waldo? Children’s book. The oldest surviving presepio is in St. Mary Major and dates from the thirteenth century, although many pieces have been broken or lost. Saint Francis of Assisi took a decidedly crea ve step in 1233 in the village of Greccio, when he directed his followers to fill a manger with hay and tether an ox and ass nearby. He then invited the villagers to a end Mass outdoors near the crib, the worshipers themselves becoming a living presepio. By the seventeenth century, the tradi on was well-established, par cularly in Naples, and had a firm hold in Portugal, Spain, and in the Provence region of France. Today, it is not unusual to find presepios with five hundred figures, a vivid reminder of Emmanuel, God-with-us! Rev. James Field

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

As it is wri en in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: ”Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”

John the Bap st appeared in the desert proclaiming a bap sm of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going to him and were being bap zed by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey. And this is what he proclaimed: “One migh er than I is coming a er me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have bap zed you with water; he will bap ze you with the Holy Spirit.”

Page 4 ADULT SPIRITUALITY & ENRICHMENT

THE RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM Retrouvaille (REH-tro-v-eye) simply means ‘rediscovery.’ the program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving rela onship in your marriage. Thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by a ending. For ques ons or registra on, make a confiden al call to call (909) 900-5465 or e-mail: 6006@retrouvaille.org. For more informa on, visit: HelpOurMarriage.com

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Louise

Thank you to every dona ons of food and their me in making the Thanksgiving Dinner a success! The meal was enjoyed by many all day from 12 noon un l 4:00 pm. Thank you Kathy Rexius and JoAnne See for coordina ng this event.

MSGR. LEO STEINBOCK Monsignor Leo Steinbock will receive his Inves ture on Sunday, December 17th at 5:00 pm at St. Kevin’ Catholic Church located at 4072 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004, (213) 909-1801. Congratula ons Msgr. Leo Steinbock!

PRISON & DETENTION MINISTRY The monthly Prison and Deten on Support mee ngs are being discon nued. However, we remain commi ed to suppor ng any member of our parish who is dealing with the stress of having a loved one incarcerated. Please feel free to contact either Deacon Peter Brause or Janet Brause if you need to discuss anything regarding this issue.

24TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Noche Buena! With Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley! Join the young choristers of Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley to celebrate the season at heir 24th Annual Christmas concert. This musical gi will feature carols of the season from La n American and Spanish tradi ons. The highly acclaimed choir of children and youth from throughout the San Gabriel Valley, under the direc on of Patrick Flahive, will perform on Sunday, December 17th at 7:30 pm in Sacred Heart Church located at 344 W. Workman street, Covina, 91723, along with pianist Patrick Rogers. The suggested dona on for ckets is $15 at the door, and $12 pre-sale, and for seniors and children under 12. Call (626) 918-3994 to order

ckets by phone.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER Catholic engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat designed for a man and woman who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church. This weekend fulfills the marriage prepara on requirements of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The weekend gives you an opportunity to talk to each other privately in an honest and

intense way about your future life together. Presenta ons by the team of two married couples and a Catholic priest are designed to help you reflect and share with each other on topics including: the family you grew up in, communica on, values, in macy, natural family planning, and the Sacrament of Marriage. Weekends at the DePaul Retreat Center in Montebello include January 12th, 13th and 14th, or February 9th, 10th and 11th. Please visit our website to register: www.CEEofLA.org

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS! We would like to extend a special thank you to the individuals and local businesses who adver se in our bulle n each week. It is because of their support that we are able to provide a bulle n for our parishioners each week. If you are interested in placing an ad in our bulle n, please contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. at (800) 231-0805, bulle n #513986.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST Children’s Liturgy of the Word is weekly at the 9:30 am Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word gives the children in grades 1 through 5 a chance to experience the readings, Gospel and a reflec on in words they can understand. The children are called before the readings. They will depart from Mass and walk to the St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room to hear the readings, the Gospel, a reflec on and to profess their faith. Children will return to their families for the presenta on of the gi s. When the children return, they will stay with their families for the remainder of the Mass. For more informa on, please contact the Office of Faith Forma on (626) 332-5822.

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Confirma on’s Christmas Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, December 10th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Msgr. Pierce Hall. Please join us for pancakes, eggs, sausages and the Children from our Elementary Program will present Christmas carols and cheer! Santa will be here for a visit from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! Bring your camera for a quick picture. Family and friends are welcome! Please see flyer on the back of this bulle n.

Proceeds from the breakfast go towards our Confirma on program. Thank you for your support!

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR INCARCERATED

St. Louise has the opportunity to make the Christmas holiday be er for our incarcerated brothers at the Pitchess Deten on Center in Castaic and at the California Ins tute for Men in Chino. Just the simple act of providing Christmas Cards and postage will make it possible for these men to stay connected with their families and loved ones during a difficult me of the year. Donated cards need to be new and in unopened boxes, due to security requirements. Please do not put stamps inside the boxes, but keep separate. Cards need to have religious themes. Dona ons will be accepted un l December 10th. Collec on boxes for the cards will be in church and in the Parish Center for your convenience. Bring stamps to Parish Office only.

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship (CMF) is a lay Apostolate that reaches out to all men. Our next mee ng is on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 pm in the Mul -Purpose Room. Rob Auten will lead us in a Gospel reflec on “Our Journey Through Advent.” The Catholic faith is at the center of all our ac vi es. We reach out across all denomina ons, working to build up the Body of Christ. For more informa on contact the Faith Forma on Office at (626) 332-5822 or Gil Alderete at (626) 841-9090 or

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

A free Christmas concert for families will be hosted Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm, at Our Lady of the Assump on Church, located at 435 Berkeley Avenue, Claremont, featuring The Messengers ensemble. An upli ing message for the season will accompany refreshments. For more informa on call (909) 626-3596.

MARK’S GOSPEL LIVE!

Mark’s Gospel Live! is a drama c solo performance of the en re book in two hours, offered free to the public at Our Lady of the Assump on Church, located at 435 Berkeley Avenue, Claremont. Performances are Monday, December 18th at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, December 20th at 9:00 am. The Rev. Joseph Morris has performed over 500 programs in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. This performance is appropriate for all ages. For informa on call (909 ) 626-3596.

JOIN LA’s WALK FOR LIFE Join LA’s Walk for Life! On Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at 12 noon. The walk will begin at La Placita/Olivera Street ending at LA Historic Park. Celebrate the beauty and dignity of every human life from concep on to natural death. A er the walk, join us for a family friendly day of inspiring speakers, live music, food trucks and much more!

Visit onelifela.org for the most up to date informa on.

ST. LOUISE COMMUNITY BOARD St. Louise de Marillac has a Parish Community Board in Msgr. Pierce Hall. The community board is where parishioners can post items of need such as home help, dog si ers, room for rent, yard work, etc. The Parish Community Board does not adver se, promote or endorse any individuals, business or event. The board is simply a way to stay informed in ways we can serve one another. Please bring your item to be posted into the Parish Office. If you have any ques ons please email: alvallescpa@cs.com

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Engaging Advent 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Poinsettia Donations Please bring December 11th through December 22nd. December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration 5:00 AM Rosary 6:00 AM Mass 7:15 AM Reception December 16th Simbang Gabi 7:00 PM Mass 8:00 PM Reception December 20th Penance Service at St. Louise de Marillac 7:00 PM Church December 23rd Decorate the Church 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM December 24th Christmas Eve Vigil 4:00 PM Church Children’s Mass 4:30 PM Hall 6:30 PM & Midnight December 25th Christmas Day Masses 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. December 30th Mass at 5:30pm December 31st Sunday Mass Times 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM December 31st Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 5:00 pm

January 1st Solemnity of Mary New Year’s Day Mass 6:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am.

POINSETTIA DONATIONS YEAR END GIFTS

Wednesday, December 6th Immaculate Concep on, Monrovia 7:00 pm

Monday, December 11th

St. Dorothy Church, Glendora 7:00 pm

Monday, December 18th St. Frances of Rome, Azusa 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 19th

Sacred Heart Church, Covina 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 20th St. Louise de Marillac, Covina 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconcilia on Advent Penance Services

Can you imagine a be er way to celebrate the exhilara ng joy and radiance of Christmas than with poinse as? These cheery flowering ornamental plants are celebrated during this special season for their brightly colored foliage. With their openness and flowers, they embrace life in all its blessed richness.

At St. Louise de Marillac, let us remember those nearest and dearest to us, whether living or deceased, with these brightest of all flowers in prepara on of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the reason for this season. Through the ages, poinse as have been given as gi s, and in this season of giving, let us honor God’s only bego en Son, the greatest gi of all.

So please join us and bring your poinse as to the Msgr. Pierce Hall pa o or Parish Center on Monday, December 11th thru Friday, December 22nd in me for inclusion at our Christmas Eve and Midnight Masses.

Without a doubt, all have heard the adage that “The joy of Christmas is in giving, not in receiving.” This is why at Christmas me we o en try to show our apprecia on to those whom we love and are indebted. We owe a special indebtedness to Almighty God, who has been so generous in gran ng us constant material and spiritual blessings. One way that we can show our apprecia on to the Lord for His boun ful blessings is by a though ul remembrance in our Christmas Offering. In this way, our Parish can con nue to grow as a community and further the teachings of Christ so that all can con nuously share in His blessings.

It is our prayer that all be as generous as possible to the Christmas collec on. This year’s Christmas collec on will help cover the expenses for parking lot maintenance and repairs, hoping the repairs will allow the use of the parking lot for two years un l it is replaced. This will also help church air condi oning replacement.

We hope everyone has received special Christmas Offering envelopes mailed with the Christmas schedules for Masses. If you misplaced it or did not receive one, addi onal envelopes are in the pews today. The Christmas schedules are in the bulle n. Certainly it is in giving that we receive and Christ will not be undone on His part to bless you for your generosity.

PARKING FOR CHRISTMAS With large crowds expected to be a ending Christmas liturgies and with Masses being celebrated concurrently at the 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm in the Church and Hall on Christmas Eve, addi onal parking will be available on the basketball courts. Your coopera on in keeping the traffic flow moving smoothly would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

ST. LOUISE DE MARILLAC MINISTRIES & UPDATES Page 7

Please pray for those listed below who are sick: PRAY FOR THE SICK

There is s ll me to pledge your support to this year’s appeal. You can make a gi online at:

www.ourmissionla.org/give.

Goal for 2017: $ 140,600 Paid: $ 134,690.49

Thank you for your generosity!

TOGETHER IN MISSION

Offertory for Sunday, December 3, 2017

2017 2016 Variance Envelopes $ 26,193 $ 24,844 $ 1,349 Plate $ 3,246 $ 3,209 $ 37

TOTAL $ 29,439 $ 28,053 $ 1,386

STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your generous stewardship.

St. Louise appreciates your support of our many programs and ministries.

Tere Albano Sonny Bernabe Darlene Bertelsen Olena Buchynsky Ma Byers Ma as Carrillo Sinatra Cornelius Lilia Corte Nathanael Covarrubias Eva Cristobal Joe Diaz Charles Joseph Dinisi Belen Elder David Erlandsen Joe Escalera Sr. Joe Escalera Jr. Aileen Fallis Pat Fallis Steve Ferguson Angie Flores Robin Quier Ford Gloria Gallegos Antonio Garcia Carmen Gonzalez David Gonzalez Pedro Gu errez Ysidro M. Gurule Katrina Hannah Suzanne Hanson Mary Hernandez David Ibanez, Jr. Amanda Johnson Nancy LaMascus Adele Lui Damacio Marquez

Gloria Marquez Susan Mar nez Carolyn Matone Carmen Mijares Fr. Bill Moore, SS. CC. Julie Moore Kathleen Mo er Tracie Neria Susan Newton Victor Nuñez Jess Panlilio Mary Ellen Por llo Gary Robb Abraham Romero Teresita Saligumba Virginia Saligumba Martha Sandoval Natalie SanGio Jennifer Senne Julia Sermeno Ferdinand Silveo Susan Schmaltz Ryan Soldridge Michael J. Tamayo Fred Tardif Iva Vasilj Sharon Wiessler Cris Williams Dan Wilson Al Wurst Melinda Zamora

Parishioners are asked to please contact the Parish Center to have a loved one placed on the sick list.

Kris Esquibel Rayna Morrison

Continue to Pray For...

PRAY FOR THE SICK

The Prayer Group meets on Mondays at 9:30 am in the St. Louise Conference Room. We pray for those in need. If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, please contact Kay Strok at (626) 332-2694, or come join us!

MONDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP

WINTER SHELTER

Decorate the Church and the Hall for Christmas! We need your help! Come and share your decora ng gi s and talents on Saturday, December 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Help decorate our beau ful Church and Parish Hall for the coming of our Lord! We will welcome all who would like to help. You do not need to be crea ve, just willing to decorate the Lord’s house. If you are interested please contact Sheila Uriarte at (626) 915-7873.

DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

Help feed the body and soul of those that are less fortunate. Share in giving, to those without a home, a place to feel loved and welcomed for the holidays. The St. Dorothy Winter Shelter runs from Saturday, December 16th, 2017 through Sunday, December 31st, 2017.

We are FULL! Thank you to everyone that has donated clothing, socks and jackets to the Homeless Shelter. We now have an abundance from your generosity!

HOMELESS WINTER SHELTER LOCATIONS

December 1st through December 15th, 2017 Sacred Heart Church

344 W. Workman Street, Covina

December 16th , 2017 through January 1st, 2018 St. Dorothy Church

241 S. Valley Center Street, Glendora

January 2nd through January 16th, 2018 Glenkirk Presbyterian Church 1700 E. Palopinto, Glendora

January 17th through January 31st, 2018 St. John Vianney Church

1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights

February 1st through February 15th, 2018 Holy Name of Mary Church

724 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas

February 16th through March 1st, 2018 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

1835 Larkvane Road, Rowland Heights

CHURCH CALENDARS St. Louise de Marillac will offer church calendars. The calendars will provide informa on regarding the Church year such as: the schedule of Masses, Saint Feast Days, and Holy Days of Obliga on. We are asking for a small dona on for the calendars, which will be available before the end of the year.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS

We invite all parishioners to join us at the 4:00 pm, Christmas Eve Mass Children’s Mass in the Church. We ask all children a ending this Mass bring a birthday card for Jesus. These should be simple cards made by the children. The children will present them at the end of Mass.

SPECIAL REQUEST Because of the large crowds usually in a endance at our Christmas liturgies, we would like to request the coopera on of all in NOT reserving whole sec ons of pews before the liturgies begin. If your family wishes to sit together during the liturgy, we suggest that you arrive at the Church at least 30 minutes before Mass begins. Your coopera on would be greatly appreciated in this ma er. Thank you.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Confessions:

Wednesday 7:30 PM Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Robert Fulton, Pastor (626) 915-7873 ext. 204 Fr. Joseph McShane, Associate Pastor (626) 915-7873 ext. 203 Deacon Al Valles, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 225 Deacon Alan Holderness, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 206 Deacon Peter Brause, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 227 Deacon Omar Uriarte, Permanent Deacon (626) 915-7873 ext. 228

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 8 CALENDARS/SCHEDULES

MINISTRY STAFF

Robert Kochis, Director of Music (626) 915-7873 ext. 207 Sheila Uriarte, Ministries Coordinator (626) 915-7873 ext. 212

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Ray Elder, Business Manager (626) 915-7873 ext. 205 l manager@stlouisedm.org Susan Bugelli, Office Manager (626) 915-7873 ext. 201 l officemanager@stlouisedm.org

PARISH SCHOOL Dr. Denise Valadez, Principal (626) 966-2317 ext. 310 Sue Reyes, Secretary (626) 966-2317 ext. 301 l schoolsecretary@stlouisedm.org

FAITH FORMATION Teresa Culjak, Director of Faith Formation (626) 332-5822 ext. 403

Cecilia Luna, Faith Formation Secretary

Kathy Prestia, RCIA (626) 963-1463

Faith Formation Hours Monday - Thursdays/ 9 am - 6 pm

& Fridays / 9 am - 5 pm (626) 332-5822

St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center 1720 E. Covina Blvd., Covina, CA 91724

www.stlouisedm.org

(626) 915-7873, Fax (626) 332-4431 Monday - Friday / 8 am - 8 pm

Saturday / 9 am - 6 pm Sunday / 9 am - 2 pm

Monday, December 11, 2017

6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group SLDMCR

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 5:00 AM Rosary Our Lady of Guadalupe PATIO 6:00 AM Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass CHURCH 7:15 AM Our Lady of Guadalupe Breakfast Recep on MPHALL 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 6:30 PM Legion of Mary Mee ng PCBR 7:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 8th Grade

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 5:00 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal CHURCH 6:45 PM OLPH Novena CHURCH 7:00 PM RCIA SLDMCR 7:30 PM Confessions CHURCH

Thursday, December 14, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:00 AM Rosary Making Group SLDMCR 12:00 PM Thursday Bible Study SLDMCR 6:30 PM Catholic Men’s Fellowship MPR 7:00 PM Legion of Mary SLDMCR

Friday, December 15, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:30 AM FATIMA Rosary Prayer Group PCBR 7:00 PM BINGO MPHALL

Saturday, December 16, 2017 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:00 AM Group Bap sms CHURCH 11:00 AM SVDP Christmas Basket Assembly MPR 4:00 PM Confessions CHURCH 5:30 PM Evening Mass CHURCH 7:00 PM Simbang Gabi Mass CHURCH 8:00 PM Simbang Gabi Recep on MPHALL

Sunday, December 17, 2017 6:30 AM Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Mass CHURCH 11:00 AM Mass CHURCH 12:30 PM Mass CHURCH 5:00 PM Mass CHURCH MPHALL—Msgr. Pierce Hall 8thGrade-Eighth Grade Classroom MPR—Mul Purpose Room PCBR—Parish Center Board Room

SLDMCR—St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room

Page 9 WORSHIP AND LITURGY

TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS

DID YOU KNOW?

First Reading — The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11).

Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva on (Psalm 85).

Second Reading — Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14).

Gospel — I have bap zed you with water; he will bap ze you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).

The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26

Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712

Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30

Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15

Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19

Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Sunday, December 10th 6:30 am: Herberto Guerrero (SI); Sara Guerrero (SI) 8:00 am: Richard Jordan (RIP); Zdravko Borsnjak (RIP) 9:30 am: Virginia Mora (RIP); Eric Guzman (RIP) 11:00 am: Victor Mallo (RIP); Alice Ramsey (RIP) 12:30 pm: St. Louise Parish Families 5:00 pm: Art and Pricilla Rosen (RIP)

Monday, December 11th 6:20 am: Ernesto Anza (RIP); Veronica Silva (SI) 8:00 am: Edward Adams (SI); Veronica Adams (SI)

Tuesday, December 12th 6:20 am: Felizardo and Ligaya Cruz (RIP) 8:00 am: Ambrosio and Irene Razon (RIP)

Wednesday, December 13th 6:20 am: Benito de la Cruz RIP); Amparo de la Cruz (RIP) 8:00 am: Carmen Mijares (SI); Gabriel Macabagdal (SI)

Thursday, December 14th 6:20 am: Mary Ann Aguayo (SI); Ernestina Zavala (SI) 8:00 am: Jess and Tess Panlilio (SI); Ernesto U. Cruz (RIP)

Friday, December 15th 6:20 am: Ayelina C. Tran (RIP); Terese Campell (SI) 8:00 am: Bartolome R. Tran (RIP); Ernesto U. Cruz (RIP)

Saturday, December 16th 8:00 am: Marco and Iva Dragicevic (RIP) 5:30 pm: Samantha Perez-Boiles (RIP); David Scott Miranowski (SI)

Prac ce situa onal awareness as part of your holiday travel plans. At Christmas me, families come together to spend this blessed season surrounded by their loved ones, and for many families, this involves some travel. Parents with young children who are hi ng the roads or the airways should be prac cing situa onal awareness to ensure their children’s safety. Situa onal awareness means staying alert and knowing what is going on around you. Keep an eye out for suspicious ac vity, and know where your family members are at all mes. Do not allow your-self to become distracted by your phone or other electronics—it only takes a minute for a child to disappear from your eye-sight. For more holiday travel ps, visit h p://www.catholic.org/travel/story.php?id=65521.

For more informa on on other ways to keep kids safe, contact Linda Filkins, the Parish Safeguard Commi ee Chairperson at (626) 214-7846 or the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children Office at (213) 637-7227. For par cular help, call the Vic ms Assistance Office at (213) 637-7650.

ST. LOUISE BOOK GROUP Please join us! The St. Louise Book Group is reading The Snowman, by Jo Nesbo. The na onal bestseller is a Harry Hole detec ve story. Katrine Bra , whose father is suspected of being the Snowman, applies for a job at the Oslo Police Department and works with Detec ve Hole. Katrine begins to share with the detec ve her suspicions and findings about the Snowman. The author Jo Nesbo winds through twists and turns in the plot before exposing the iden ty of the real killer and his plans for Harry.

We will be discussing the book on Monday, January 29th at 6:30 pm in the boardroom. For any addi onal informa on please call Peggy Cornish at (626) 331-3905, Rosie Grijalva at (626) 862-1810, Kathy Janicki at (909) 816-1661 or Liz Gelfuso at (626) 533-6502 or send an email to: bookclub@stlouisedm.org.org

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Content for the January 7th bulle n is due Friday, December 29th. Please send submissions to: bulle n@stlouisedm.org or deliver to the Parish Office.

Santa Claus 10 am to 12pm