Page 3 Our Pastoral Clergy / Staff 987-9312 REV. HENRY SSERIISO PASTOR Fr. Henry Sseriiso Ext. 223 [email protected] REV. JUAN SANDOVAL PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Juan Sandoval Ext. 304 [email protected] DEACON JOHN BARNA Deacon John Barna [email protected]

Deacon Bob Beidle DEACON [email protected] ROBERT BEIDLE

Saint Peter and Saint Paul Roman Our Parish Office Staff 987-9312 9135 Banyan Street, Alta Loma, Ca 91737 909-987-9312 FAX 909-980-9404 Business Manager Karen Hein Ext. 230 IT (Support Specialist) Jason Cary Faith Formation for Children (Grades 1-5) [email protected] Baptism (909) 980-9423 Office Secretary/ Liturgy Adm Assistant Carolina Menendez Ext 221 Life Teen Music Coordinator Melissa Acosta Ext. 227 School (Preschool - Grade 8) Matrimonial Sacraments Aileen Gamalinda Ext. 231 (909) 987-7908 Music Director Audrey Donaldson Ext. 227 Pastoral Care Debby Leonardo Ext During hours the office is closed, call Gloria Rivera Ext. 222 909-477-3362 for Emergencies. Parish Admin. Assistant /Bulletin Alex Zarate Ext. 242

http://www.stpeterstpaul.com https://app.flocknote.com/spspaltaloma www.facebook.com/spspaltaloma Kindness is the Language

Which Regular Parish Office Hours (909) 987-9312 Monday - Thursday the deaf can hear and the blind can see 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday Closed

Children’s Faith Formation & Baptism (909) 980-9423 Office Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Parish School / Preschool through – 8th grade: 987-7908 Or by appointment CLOSED Fridays Principal – Preschool Director Kelly Burt Ext. 235 Business Manager Laura Onopa Ext. 245 Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant Maria Trujillo Ext. 234 Mon-Tuesday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm/ Wed and Thurs: by phone only 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fri - Sun Closed *Please contact us through email so we may assist you as soon as possible Parish Mission Statement [email protected] [email protected] We the people of St. Peter and St. Paul Parish, as mem- bers of the Roman Catholic Church, are a sacramental, worshiping community on a journey towards the fulfill- ment of Christ's Kingdom. We strive to provide a spiritu- Pray for the dead al haven for all people without distinction. We are equally and committed to the challenges of the gospel message. We Fight to the end for the living accept its call to ongoing conversion, the use of our gifts for the benefit of our community, and loving service to one another. 29 November 2020

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29 November 2020 Susan Vogt—Author, Speaker, Coach Saturday, November 21 Helping couples & families foster their 4:00 PM People of the Parish Sunday, November 22 deepest beliefs. 7:30 AM Dominic Chan - Happy Birthday †Jinky Inocencio Roberto Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers 9:00 AM Christina Warden - Happy Birthday Sometimes marriage is like our com- †Antonietta & †Carmelo Consiglio puters. You learn a lot of infor- †Carlos Lucas Sanchez mation, but with time bugs and virus- 11:00 AM †Rita Donchipehak †Deogracias Fontanilla es can creep in. Things get messy 1:00 PM †Luis J. Lastres and work slower. When all else fails †Leonor Fernandez try rebooting your relationship. Let 4:00 PM †Ariel Gieseman go of old hurts and start from scratch with the same †Daniel Collins spouse. Programs like Marriage Encounter and Better Monday, November 23 Marriages can now be done online. 7:30 AM Cresenciano Paglinawan - Happy Birthday Ruben Lim - For Healing †Pauline Doyle Tuesday, November 24 Heaven on Earth … Friday’s from 6 pm to 7 pm 7:30 AM Cresenciano Paglinawan †Meghan Cortez †Rogelio Abreniea Wednesday, November 25 7:30 AM Alfredo Ladores - Happy Birthday †Andres Ladores Sr. †Chidinma Okoro Thursday, November 26 9:00 AM †Margaret Mary Rathbun †Amalia Torio NO CONFESSION Friday, November 27 7:30 PM Luis & Matha Rios - Happy 50th Anniversary Alfredo & Vilma Ladores - Thanksgiving Saturday, November 28 4:00 PM †Michael Costello †Patricia N. Bosner Sunday, November 29 7:30 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM †Jeffrey A. McMillin During the COVID - 19 pandemic The Gannon Family 11:00 AM †Vincenso & †Nicolantonio Iglese †Eduardo Romero 1:00 PM 4:00 PM †Victoria Marzona †Chris Roldan

December 3rd

Divine Mercy in My Soul from the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska

“When once I asked the Lord Jesus how He could tolerate so many sins and crimes and not punish them, the Lord answered me, ‘I have an eternity for punishing [these], and so I am pro- longing the time of mercy for the sake of [sinners]. But woe to them if they do not recognize the time of My visitation.’” (No. 1160) Page 7

Please visit my blog www.priestmbp.com Heart of Mary Women's To stay connected with you, the People of God. fellowship is excited to have May God help you to find whichever is lost in your life. Donna Ross, President of the I just found some words and sentences instead of that Palm Desert order of Magnificat missing back pack. as our guest speaker, Saturday December 5 at 9 am. Donna was the Manager of the Empo- rium at Disneyland for many years, when she left Disney to serve God fulltime, her motto quickly became, "From the magic kingdom to the eternal kingdom".

If you would like to join us, reach out to [email protected] and we will send you the access information.

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference - Thanksgiving Update “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”

Matthew 25: 31-46

Military Ministry Request The Military Ministry at St. Peter & St. Paul is seeking anyone interested in being part of our team, which will be made up of parishioners who have family members actively serving in the military. As well as, those who have a love for our military and are dedicated to keeping those who have served in our “Thank you so much” “Gracias” “We are so grateful” “ prayers. Activities of this ministry will consist of mailing care packages to “You are angels” “God Bless you”” Happy Thanksgiving” military family members of our parishioners, support for families that have a loved one serving in active duty, coordinating with past and present military families for parish events, organizing special Masses and events for the Mili- These are some of the responses we were privileged to hear tary holidays and celebrations. you are interested in being involved in this because of your Thanksgiving generosity. ministry, please contact: Jonathan & Lynde Peralta (Jonathan @ 951-285- On Saturday, November 21st 0270, Lynde @909-938-3243) our Conference supplied food gift cards in $50, $60, and $70 Denominations to over 150 families, approximately 870 recipients Military Prayer List Please pray for those serving our country

Thank you to you and to the Filipino ministry who, for many years, (PFC) Jacob Beaty (PFC) Christian Lopez has silently supported St. Vincent de Paul. (AMN) Jacob Beckham (SSG) Kamrin Pavlos (MC) Hadji Cabangcalan (PO) Matthew Peralta (Note: The parish has a food collection receptacle in front of the (MSG) Carlos Carrasco (MSG) Victor Sanez Office for those in need throughout the year.) (LTC) Jeffry Combalecer (SSG) Jordan Stone (PFC) Candace Cordero (Specialist) Nathan Taylor (SGT) Christian Cortez (Sgt) Riley Villapando Questions: Scott: [email protected] or Sherry [email protected] (SGT) Kurt Rehnburg (SR) Nicole Woodall (SMCCA) Raymund Alvaran (USMC) Joseph Luzzini (E3) Alexander Jimenez Daniel Duarte III (PFC) Jacob Rivas 29 November 2020

St. Joseph Covenant Keepers Saturday @ 7:30-9:00 am Contact: Chuck Denise. [email protected]

Adult Bible Study Wednesday @ 9-10:30 am and 7-8:30 pm Contact: Jenny Campbell. [email protected]

Boy Scout Troop Monday @ 6:55 pm Contact: Marc Cobb. [email protected] *Note: Knights of Columbus meetings are for members only Contact Marc Cobb

Catholic Daughters- Our Lady of Fatima Court #1387 3rd Monday @ 7 pm with rosary at 6:30 pm Contact: Yvette Weilacker. [email protected]

Hispanic Community Daily rosary in Spanish Friday June 5 at 7pm Contact: Mercedes Aschenbrenner. [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Member Meeting Wednesday @ 7:00 pm Contact: Scott Schwartz. [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry Monday @ 10:30-12:00 Contact: Mary Jo Kunkel. [email protected]

ACTS Women - 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 7:00 pm Men - 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7:00 pm Contact: Tiffany Wulkopf. [email protected] or 909-565-3348

Virtual pre-baptism classes Once a month beginning June Contact: Aileen Gamalinda for more information. [email protected]

RCIA Contact: Jenny Campbell. Tuesday @ 7-9 pm [email protected] Page 9 Tagalog

Mark 13:35-37

Gayundin naman, magbantay kayong lagi dahil hindi ninyo alam kung kailan darating ang panginoon ng sambahayan. Ito'y maaaring sa takipsilim, sa hatinggabi, sa madaling-araw, o kaya'y sa umaga. Baka siya'y biglang dumating at maratnan kayong natu- tulog. Ang sinasabi ko sa inyo'y sinasabi ko sa lahat. Maging han- da kayo!”

Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is com- ing, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’ 29 November 2020 Black Catholic History Month: Six African American men and women on the road to Sainthood

By David Okonkwo November is a special month for Catholics of African descent as they celebrate with the Church the joys and sorrows of being black and Catholic. The history of African descent people to the Church of Jesus Christ is a history of force. The forcing of Simon of Cyrene to help Jesus carry the cross. Then Simon empathized and then he loved. It is the curiosity search and the spirit of Ethiopian eunuch that led to his baptism. It is a history like no other. But look where we are to- day. Slaves were forced to attend the church of their masters and so they stayed and helped to build it, irrespective of the treatments they received. They came and believed in one true Catholic church. But even before then, the Spaniards as they came, converting the Native Americans, came with free black people. History tells us that we have been here from the beginning of this country’s church and have also been here from the beginning with our Lord Jesus the Christ. And so, as we celebrate this year’s November, I would like to mention the six African American men and women on the road to sainthood. Ministry ZOOM Meeting Contacts

Pierre Toussaint Venerable Pierre Toussaint, a Henriette Delille Venerable Henri- high-end hairdresser. When his owner was about to die, ette Delille - from a rich family but she wished him released after her death. He used his fought for blacks and Indians with her money to buy back lots of black people from slavery inheritance and started a congregation and give them their freedom. that fought with her and accepted black women into her convent.

Fr. Augustus Tolton The Venerable Father Augus- Julia Greeley Servant of God Julia Greeley, tus Tolton - recognized as the first black priest in the who practically lived on the street. She used all her U.S. because the Healys passed as white and hid their money as a house cleaner/cook to care for those race. Fr. Tolton was born into slavery, suffered im- who lived on the street. She gave her life that those mensely on his journey to priesthood and suffered even on the street might have a better life. more as a priest, dying very young in his priesthood.

Sr. Thea Bowman And here Servant of God Sister Mother Mary Lange Servant of God Mother Mary Lange, a freewoman who dedicated her life by risking it Thea Bowman - a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual to teach children in hidden rooms on the church Adoration. She was a shooting star, an evangelizer of grounds in Baltimore, keeping her safe. She later found- her own people, she evangelized the world. When she was asked what it means to be black and Catholic, she ed the Oblate Sisters. answered that one comes to church “fully functioning” meaning that she comes to church ready. She said “I bring myself, my black self, all that I am, all that I have, all that I hope to become, I bring my whole history, my traditions, my experience, my culture, my African Amer- ican song and dance and gesture and movement and teaching and preaching and healing and responsibility as gift to the church.”

And that is what people of African descent bring to the church, their uniqueness. Like St. Pope John Paul II said that Africans are called to bring into the Church their uniqueness, their gift of blackness.

David Okonkwo is the Director of the Diocesan Office of Catholics of African Descent Page 11 : The poor are at the heart of the Gospel , Nov 15, 2020 / 04:35 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis said that the needy are at the heart of the Gos- pel as he celebrated a Mass marking World Day of the Poor Sunday. In his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 15, the pope urged Catholics to take risks to help the millions of people worldwide who live below the poverty line. “Do not forget: the poor are at the center of the Gospel; the Gospel cannot be understood without the poor,” he said, adding: “The poor guarantee us an eternal income and even now they help us become rich in love. For the worst kind of poverty needing to be combatted is our poverty of love.” Pope Francis celebrated the Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica on the fourth annual observance of the World Day of the Poor, which falls on the 33rd Sunday in . Along with volunteers and benefactors, around 100 peo- ple were present in the basilica, symbolically representing the world’s poor. The congregation sat spaced out wearing face masks. Some wore yellow vests bearing the World Day of the Poor logo. Coronavirus restrictions forced the Vatican to scale down this year’s commemoration of the World Day of the Poor. The pope could not host a lunch for poor inhabitants of Rome after Mass as he had in previous years. The Vatican was also unable to provide a “field hospital” for the poor in St. Peter’s Square as it had in the past, though it is providing free coronavirus tests in the clinic under the colonnade of St. Peter’s. In his homily, the pope reflected on this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Matthew 25:14-30, known as the Parable of the Talents, in which a master entrusts talents to his servants. The pope explained that one talent was equivalent to the income from 20 years’ work. The pope said that at the center of the parable was the question of service. “In the Gospel,” he noted, “good servants are those who take risks. They are not fearful and overcautious, they do not cling to what they possess, but put it to good use. For if goodness is not invested, it is lost, and the grandeur of our lives is not measured by how much we save but by the fruit we bear.” He continued: “It is sad when Christians play a defensive game, content only to observe rules and obey commandments.” The pope said that this risk-averse attitude was summed up in the figure of the lazy servant, who failed to invest his talent. “The master actually calls him ‘wicked.’ And yet he did nothing wrong! But he did nothing good either. He preferred to sin by omission rather than to risk making a mistake,” he said. The pope added: “The Lord asks us instead to be generous, to conquer fear with the courage of love, to overcome the passivity that becomes complicity. Today, in these times of uncertainty and instability, let us not waste our lives thinking only of ourselves, or deluding ourselves into thinking: ‘peace and security!’ (1 Thessalonians 5:3).” Francis said that at the end of our lives success, power and money will be revealed as illusions, while love will be shown to be true riches. “If we do not want to live life poorly, let us ask for the grace to see Jesus in the poor, to serve Jesus in the poor,” he said. At the end of his homily, the pope paid tribute to Fr. Roberto Malgesini, who was stabbed to death in Como, Italy, Sept. 15. The 51-year-old priest was known for his devotion to the homeless and migrants. “I would like to thank all those faithful servants of God who quietly live in this way. I think, for example, of Fr. Roberto Malgesini. This priest was not interested in theories; he simply saw Jesus in the poor and found meaning in life in serving them. He dried their tears with his gentleness, in the name of God who consoles,” he said. “The beginning of his day was prayer, to receive God’s gifts; the center of his day was charity, to make the love he had received bear fruit; the end was his clear witness to the Gospel. This man realized that he had to stretch out his hand to all those poor people he met daily, for he saw Jesus in each of them.” “Let us ask for the grace to be Christians not in word, but in deed. To bear fruit, as Jesus desires. So be it.” In June, the World Bank estimated that the pandemic will push 100 million people into extreme poverty this year, increasing global poverty rates for the first time in decades. More than 200 million people are believed to have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic. In his mes- sage for the 2020 World Day of the Poor, the pope said: “This pandemic arrived suddenly and caught us unprepared, sparking a powerful sense of bewilderment and helplessness. This has made us all the more aware of the presence of the poor in our midst and their need for help. ”Pope Francis established the World Day of the Poor in the apostolic letter “Misericordia et misera,” published Nov. 20, 2016, at the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. He decreed that it should be celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, in preparation for the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, “who identified with the little ones and the poor and who will judge us on our works of mercy.” “It would be a day to help communities and each of the baptized to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel and that, as long as Lazarus lies at the door of our homes, there can be no justice or social peace,” he wrote.

“This Day will also represent a genuine form of new evangelization which can renew the face of the Church as She perseveres in her peren- nial activity of pastoral conversion and witness to mercy.” 29 November 2020 Page 13 29 November 2020 Page 15

The Sisters are giving a Virtual Retreat for Adults

Friday, December 11th 6 pm – 8:30pm Or Saturday, December 12th 10am – 12:30pm

Sign up now – registraon is online. www.sacredheartretreatcamp.com/advent-retreat/ Call 714-557-4538 with quesons. A freewill donaon is greatly appreciated. 29 November 2020 Page 17

CATHOLIC CHURCH LITURGICAL CALENDAR 2019-2020

Have you ever wondered when Ordinary Time or or Ad- vent starts or ends? Listed below is the entire 2019-2020 Litur- gical Calendar of seasons. As defined by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the is "The celebration throughout the year of the mysteries of the Lord's birth, life, death, and Resurrection in such a way that the entire year be- comes a 'year of the Lord's grace.'"

The Season of Advent begins four Sundays before (December 1, 2019) and ends after the mid-afternoon prayer on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2019).

The Christmas Season begins with Evening Prayer on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2019) and ends with Evening Prayer on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 12, 2020).

Ordinary Time begins after Evening Prayer on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 12, 2020) until (February 26, 2020).

The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 26, 2020) and ends with the Celebration of the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday (April 9, 2020).

The begins on Holy Thursday with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (April 9, 2020) and ends with Evening Prayer on Sunday (April 12, 2020).

The Easter Season begins on Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020) and ends with Even- ing Prayer on the Solemnity of (May 31, 2020).

Ordinary Time begins after Evening Prayer on the Solemnity of Pentecost (May 31, 2020) and continues until Evening Prayer of the First Sunday of Advent (November 29, 2020).

http://stmarymysticalrose.org/liturgical-seasons 29 November 2020 Page 19

Susan Vogt— Autor, ponente, entrenadora (coach). Ayudando a parejas

y familias a fomentar su creencias más profundas.

Momentos matrimoniales y sugerencias para los padres

El 2020 ha sido el año de la pandemia del coronavirus, de las protes- tas y las revueltas, del racismo y de las divisiones políticas. ¿Qué hay que agradecer? A veces este tipo de disturbio nos pude instar a en- frentar nuestra humanidad común y discernir lo que importa de verdad. Piensa en una consecuencia positiva que haya surgido de es- te año tan difícil.