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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 820 N. Garfield Ave. Montebello, California 90640

MASS SCHEDULE HOLY DAYS: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. WEEKDAYS: 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Evening before Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. SUNDAY MASS ON SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Infants & Children register in the SUNDAY: IN ENGLISH 8:30 a.m., 10:30 Rectory Office a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) RCIA: Call Roy Ramirez at (562) 879-9478 DOMINGO-MISA EN ESPAÑOL: 12:30 p.m. MARRIAGES: Couples must call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance. Page 2 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal November 3, 2019

CONTACT/INFORMATION Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish WELCOME TO 820 N. Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish www.olmmparish.com Email: [email protected] If you are visiting or new in our community we are (323) 725-7578 Fax (323) 722-2654 blessed that you are here to worship and celebrate Office Hours with us. We encourage all Catholic adults living Monday—Friday- 8am-5pm within the parish, and those who would like to join Saturday— 8am-4pm our parish, to register. Please contact the Rectory Sunday— 8am-2:30pm Office.

Pastoral Staff NOVENA: Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday, Rev. John Vianney, Pastor 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Juan Matas, Pastor Emeritus ADORATION: Second Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. Deacon Fred Rios, Permanent Deacon Deacon Fred Lara, Permanent Deacon FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: After 7:30 a.m. Mass Administrative Staff Connie Lizarraga, Administrative Assistant AND OF THE UNBORN: 3rd Wednes- Camelia Robles, Social Service Director/Plant Manager day, 8:00 a.m. 24 HRS. PREGNANCY PRO-LIFE: Hotline (323) 261-0731 Ministries LINEA DE EMERGENCIA PRO-VIDA 24 hrs. (323) 261-0731 Roy Ramirez, Youth Confirmation [email protected] (323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562)879-9478 Check out the website for our parish,

Roy Ramirez, RCIA www.olmmparish.com (323)725-7578 Ext. 313 or (562) 879-9478 If you wish to reach us via

Alan Leoncio, Music Coordinator (323) 725-7578 Email: [email protected]

Religious Education Irma Montreal, Coordinator Have You Remembered Your (323) 725-7578, Ext. 312 Parish or School In Your Will or Trust? Eucharistic Ministers Hector Medrano (323)725-7578 [email protected] Lectors Rosie Vasquez (323) 887-8668 Altar Servers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - November 4, 5 & 6. Irma Montreal (323)725-7578 ext. 312 7:30a.m. [email protected] 7:00p.m. Kyan Lee Thursday & Friday November 7 & 8 Christine Silva, Bulletin (323)725-7578 7:30 a.m. Allison M., Rose L. M., Kaitlyn J. E. [email protected] 7:00 p.m. L., Aurora M. Saturday - November 9 7:30 a.m. ------5:00 p.m. Isaac V., Jett V. Parish School Sunday - November 10 8:30 a.m. Caroline M., Lucianna T., Emma M. 840 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 10:30 a.m. Emiliano Ll., Sebastian B., Aidan H. www.olmmschool.com 12:30 p.m. L., Giselle A., Oliva M., Maltilda L. (323) 728-5435 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm 6:00 p.m. Ricky G., G., Joshua I.

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Preview of Next Sunday’s Readings MASS INTENTIONS Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019 SUNDAY, Nov ember 3, 2019 First reading: Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 8:30 am Bertha Osorio Anthony Villar Second reading: Thessalonians2:16-3:5 Ofelia Ruiz Gospel Luke (Shorter 20:27, 34-38) 10:30 am Arnulfo Villasenor A reading from the second Book of Maccabees Gregory Espinosa It happened that seven brothers with their mother were arrested Joe Espinosa and tortured with whips and scourges by the king, to force them Manuel Sinon to eat pork in violation of God's law. One of the brothers, Ronald Fujiwara speaking for the others, said: "What do you expect to achieve Victoria Alonzo by questioning us? We are ready to die rather than transgress Albert Rubio the laws of our ancestors." At the point of death he said: "You Joe & Mary Hurtado 12:30 pm Parish Family accursed fiend, you are depriving us of this present life, but the 6:00 pm Amelia Mamsaang King of the world will raise us up to live again forever. It is for Leodegaria Valencio his laws that we are dying." After him the third suffered their Simon Valencio cruel sport. He put out his tongue at once when told to do so, Dr. Frank De Vela and bravely held out his hands, as he spoke these noble words: MONDAY, November 4 "It was from Heaven that I received these; for the sake of his 7:30 am Ludovico Hernandez (Dec. Anniv.) laws I disdain them; from him I hope to receive them again." Tamarg (Dec.) Even the king and his attendants marveled at the young man's Anna Ruth Stickel Cruz (Dec. Anniv.) courage, because he regarded his sufferings as nothing. After he 7:00 pm Mark Stephen Ballinger (Dec.) Carlos Nolasco Soto (Dec. B’day) had died, they tortured and maltreated the fourth brother in the Aguilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. (Dec.) same way. When he was near death, he said, "It is my choice to TUESDAY, November 5 die at the hands of men with the hope God gives of being raised 7:30 am Richard Fredrick Molina (Dec. Anniv.) up by him; but for you, there will be no resurrection to life." Cyprian Tamang (Dec.) 7:00 pm Richard Fredrick Molina (Dec. Anniv.) A reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the WEDNESDAY, November 6 Thessalonians 7:30 am Epifania Saquitan (Dec. B’day) Brothers and sisters: May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and 7:00 pm Jesus Sanchez (Dec.) God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting en- THURSDAY, November 7 7:30 am Alphonso Perez (Liv. B’day) couragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your Arthur Lewis Stickel (Liv. B’day) hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word. Rosendo Balucanag (Liv.) Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the 7:00 pm Teodoro Bordador (Dec.) Lord may speed forward and be glorified, as it did among you, Silvia Yanira Chavarria (Dec. Anniv.) and that we may be delivered from perverse and wicked people, FRIDAY, November 8 for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen 7:30 am Raul Antonio Vasquez (Dec. B’day) you and guard you from the evil one. We are confident of you Cyprian Tamang (Dec.) in the Lord that what we instruct you, you are doing and will 7:00 pm Jess & Cuca Rodriguez (Dec.) continue to do. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of Jorge, Genoveva Boco & May Boco Peralta SATURDAY, November 9 God and to the endurance of Christ. 7:30 am The (Dec.) Cyprian Tamang(Dec.) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 5:00 pm Elisa B. Sobrepena [Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, Richard Molina came forward.] Jesus said to them, "The children of this age Valentina, Nancy & Eugino Ching marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain Paul & Mary Garcia to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither Omar Menendez marry nor are given in marriage. They can no longer die, for Wade Oswalt they are like angels; and they are the children of God because Emilcarlo Ferandez they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even made known in the passage about the bush, when he called out 'Lord, ' the God of , the God of Isaac, and the God of ; and he is not God of the dead, but of the liv- ing, for to him all are alive."

Pray for the Dead The bulletin had to be submitted before the Sunday, PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for our Parishioners, October 27th collection. Therefore, figures will be posted in Stefano Mauro and Cyprian Tamang the bulletin of November 10th, 2019. Our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families. Page 4______Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal November 3, 2019

Religious Education Office Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2019 Youth Confirmation

Our Youth Confirmation program is for high Sunday’s Gospel, Luke school students. It is a two-year journey involv- Reflection for Parents Among our children’s playmates we may find some who try ing faith formation classes, retreats and commu- our patience. It may be that they come from different back- nity service hours leading to the gifts of the Holy grounds or circumstances than our own family, and we may Spirit and the Sacrament of Confirmation. hold similar reservations regarding their parents. Perhaps to- Class Schedule day’s Gospel challenges us to encounter those who may be Year 1-November 3 Year 2-November 10 outcasts in a more loving way—as Jesus did. All classes begin with check in promptly at Bringing the Good News Into Your Family 3:45pm in Watterson Hall Imagine that Jesus has joined your family (you may even want For questions, please email Cristina at to set an extra place for him at the table). What kinds of things [email protected] or would you want to talk about with Jesus? Do contact Roy Ramirez, you have some questions to ask him? Are Youth Confirmation Director there some things that you would be willing to at 562-879-9478. change about yourself or your family in order to respond to Jesus as Zacchaeus did? In your discussion, think of some occupations in our own time that would be hard to have and still live the way Jesus wants us to. Question of the Week Are you Interested in the Catholic Faith? Children: Is there a child in your class or neighborhood who The R.C.I.A. Program is designed for Adults who are is left out of games and activities? What can you do? seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Adults: During the next week, what could you do to welcome Communion or have been baptized and are seeking someone who usually feels excluded? Confirmation and Holy Communion. Classes have begun and are held on Sunday in Laboure Pregunta de la semana Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACEPTED. Niños: ¿Hay algún niño en tu clase o barrio que no es inclu- Applications are available in the Rectory Office ido los juegos y actividades? ¿Qué puedes hacer? and on the Church website. Adultos: ¿Durante la próxima semana, ¿qué podrías hacer If you want to know more about the R.C.I.A. Journey of para dar la bienvenida a alguien que por lo general se siente Faith, please call: Roy Ramirez at excluido? 562-879-9478 or contact us through our website, [email protected] You can see current information through Facebook OLMM RCIA MARRIAGE INFORMATION All are welcome! If you would like information regarding Marriage Preparation, please call the Rectory Office at least six months in advance of proposed Wedding date at (323) 725-7578 and ask for Chris.

QUINCEAÑERA MASS Are you over the age of 21 years of age and are seeking to If you would like information/requirements to plan a receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Quinceañera Mass, please call the Rectory Office at least six Our 16 week Confirmation class will guide you through the months in advance at (323) 725-7578, and ask for Chris. completion of your Baptism. Baptism marked the start of your relationship with Christ. Your soul changed permanently and you were filled with grace from God. Through Confirmation, the This Sunday The Parents of Boy Scout Troop Holy Spirit strengthens these graces. This Confirmation Journey 375 will sponsor the Donut Sale. Next weekend brings you closer to Christ and better prepares you to face the The Parents of Girl Scouts Troop 6621 will daily challenges of Christian life, in marriage, as a sponsor or sponsor the Donut Sale. Thank You, to all or- Godparent. Registration begins November 2019! ganizations who give so much of their time to For more information, call Roy Ramirez at 562-879-9478 or support the Donut Sale. email: [email protected] Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Page 5 of the Month

Congratulations Students, for an excellent demonstration of “Wisdom”

LOOKING FOR A HALL TO RENT? INFANT BAPTISM (Under seven years old) Are you planning a baby shower, Baptism celebration, birth- Our next Baptism Class will be December 8 day party, wedding celebration, wedding anniversary celebra- English and 15 de Diciembre, Spanish. Please tion, Quinceaños, or other special event and need a hall to use bring your child’s Birth Certificate and $50.00 donation to the Rectory Office to register for the preparation class for for the event? Look no further! Laboure Center and Watter- Parents and Godparents. This should be done three months before son Hall are available for you to hold that important event you the desired date of Baptism. Baptism dates are as follows: English, Nov. 17th (No Baptisms in December.) Spanish: 24 de Noviem- are planning! Please contact Camelia in the Rectory Office at bre. (No Spanish Baptisms in December.) For more information 323-725-7578. please call the Rectory Office at (323) 725-7578. ¿SABIA USTED? DID YOU KNOW? Programa de indemnización independiente para víctimas- Independent Compensation Program for Victim-Survivors of sobrevivientes del abuso sexual por sacerdotes diocesanos (ICP) Abuse by Diocesan Clergy (ICP) Como parte de nuestro compromiso de proporcionar atención pastoral y apoyar el proceso de sanación para las víctimas-sobrevivientes, la As part of our long-standing commitment to provide pastoral care and Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles junto con otras cinco diócesis en Cali- to support the healing process for victim-survivors, the Archdiocese fornia, están participando en el nuevo Programa de Indemnización of Los Angeles, along with five other dioceses in California, is par- Independiente por la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, Diócesis de ticipating in the new Independent Compensation Program by the Fresno, Diócesis de Orange, Diócesis de Sacramento, Diócesis de San Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Diocese of Fresno, Diocese of Orange, Bernardino, y Diócesis de San Diego para Víctimas-Sobrevivientes de Diocese of Sacramento, Diocese of San Bernardino, and Diocese of Abuso Sexual de Menores por Sacerdotes Diocesanos (ICP, en San Diego for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by inglés). El ICP es administrado independientemente de la Iglesia por (ICP). The ICP is administered independently of the Church by Ken- Kenneth Feinberg y Camille Biros, dos expertos en administración de neth Feinberg and Camille Biros, widely recognized as premier dis- reclamos reconocidos a nivel nacional. El programa ya está aceptando pute resolution administrators in the country. The program is now inscripciones de cualquier persona que, como menor de edad, haya accepting registrations from any person who has been sexually abused sido abusada sexualmente por sacerdotes diocesanos de las diócesis as a minor by diocesan priests of the participating dioceses, no matter participantes, sin importar la fecha de cuando ocurrió el abuso. Los when that abuse might have occurred. Funding for the program in our fondos para el programa en nuestra Arquidiócesis vendrán de reservas Archdiocese will come from self-insured reserves, monies set aside de seguro designadas para este propósito. Oramos para que este nuevo for this purpose. We pray that this new program might provide an- programa pueda proporcionar otra vía hacia la sanación y la esperan- other avenue toward healing and hope. For more information on the za. Para obtener más información sobre el ICP, por favor visite ICP, please visit www.californiadiocesesicp.com. www.californiadiocesesicp.com.

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“It’s Time for your “Close Up”! ST. ’S FOOD PANTRY Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish The Pantry needs donations – Smile! will be putting together a “yearbook “ in honor of the Smile Thanksgiving is approaching and our 70th Anniversary of the Parish. St. Joseph Pantry is in need of turkeys, hams We need the support of all our parishioners and and gift cards to local markets. We will also be preparing friends to make this successful. There is NO cost Thanksgiving Baskets. If you have any questions regarding for this and you will receive a free 8” by 10” photo. the Pantry, please contact Camelia at 323-725-7578 extension Families and individuals-everyone is welcome to take part! 301. If necessary, please leave a voicemail message or a writ- If you are interested in purchasing additional photos, remem- ten message with the Rectory Office. ber they make wonderful Christmas Cards and Gifts! We appreciate all the support we have received over the years on behalf of those we assist.

“Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles” You Are Invited to Join Fr. John Vianney on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Petra, Jordon May 20 - 31, 2020 Walk where Jesus walked and be enriched and spiritually

blessed as we visit many of the places where Our Lord taught and the Apostles followed. Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Capernaum - Cana - Nazareth Knights of Columbus Tiberias - Private Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee - Will be sponsoring their First Annual “Casino Night” on Masada - Dead Sea Saturday, November 16, 2019, 6:30pm to 10:30pm., Also included is the red-rose city of Petra, Jordon. in Watterson Hall. Tickets are $35 per person. Tickets will be sold after all Masses. Don’t miss out on a great event. Includes LAX air, First Class 4*Hotels, ALL Break- Various raffles and 50/50. Many fasts & Dinners, ALL Sightseeing with Admissions, prizes! Must be 21 years old to attend. Special Masses at the significant Basilicas For more information, please call: Frank Montoya at 323-724-3604. Space is Limited ... Call Adeline Today!! Support the KOC Ministry! (818) 368-6545