WELCOME! Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church 2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 www.abvmpasadena.org Pastor: Fr. Michael Ume Pastoral Associate: Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ Visiting Priest: Fr. Alan Phillip, C.P. Business Manager: Kathy Tracy School Principal: Patricia Hagar Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 5:00PM Monday - Saturday: 8:15AM Confessions: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-Noon & 1:00-4:00PM (626)792-1343 (626)792-0052 (Fax) Page Two WELCOME TO ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH January 6, 2019 How to Contact Us Seniors Brynn Fisher, (626) 795-3673, [email protected] www.abvmpasadena.org Scheduling of Ministers for Mass Liz Oberreiter, (626) 290-2126, [email protected] Pastor: (626)792-1343 Fr. Michael Ume The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Assumption BVM-Conference: Pastoral Associate (626)792-1343 x508 Robert Wyatt, President Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ Hotline for Assistance: (626)657-0836 Parish Staff: (626)792-1343 For free pick-up of large donations like Katherine Tracy, Parish Business Manager appliances, furniture & vehicles Call: (800)974-3571 or (323)224-6280 [email protected] Mary Parra, Secretary, Ushers [email protected] Head Usher-Eddie Robledo, (626) 791-2222 Assistant Head Usher-Kyle Kveton, 213-706-8000. Chandra Persad, Secretary, [email protected] Mother Mary Visitation Ministry Linda Mennis, Bulletin, Lorna Willard - (626)533-7655 [email protected] Women’s Carmelite Retreat Assumption School (626)793-2089 Cheryl Harlow - (626)794-7813, [email protected] Kerry Holtz, Principal Young Adult Ministry [email protected] Manny Soriano - [email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator Pre-School to Teen (626)792-6844 Cheli Valdez, Join Us In Worship [email protected] Holy Day of Obligation Schedule: Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Vigil: 7:00PM (626)792-1343 x508 Holy Day: 8:15AM, 7:00PM Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ, [email protected] Devotions: Rosary & Divine Mercy after the 8:15AM daily Mass To Participate in Our Ministries Contact Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help on Saturdays after the 8:15AM Mass Bible Study Meditation Chant Service Debbie Pelch - [email protected]. First Wednesday of the Month at 7:30PM Environment Committee Prepare for the Sacraments Frances Inafuku - (626)584-9430 Eucharistic Ministers Nicole & Paul Dazè [email protected] Baptisms: Friends In Deed (Interfaith Council) Thank you for baptizing your child, We have a program of Ed Vidimos - (626)355-0530 friendsindeedpas.org. preparation. By appointment only. Please contact the of- fice. Gregorian Chant Group Timothy O’Brien - (626)449-3486 Marriages: Intercessory Prayer Group Engaged couples: Thank you for considering a Catholic Marriage blessed by God in the Holy Sacrament of Matri- Cri Hubbard - (626)794-4744 or [email protected] mony. Six months of preparation is required by the Catho- Helen Tuma - (909)229-3759 lic Church. Please phone the office to schedule an ap- Knights of Columbus pointment 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date. Patrick Au, Grand Knight - (626)696-3689 [email protected] Welcome to Our Parish Marriage Encounter Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to Michael & Veronica Sasaki - (626)755-0244 be a part of a Catholic community and a commitment to [email protected] the life of the parish family. Being a registered parishion- Respect Life er makes things easier when it is time for infant baptism, Mary Kay Gates [email protected] school registration, weddings, funerals, affidavits and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor. We can only do this if you are a registered, active and Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ-(626)792-1343 x508 contributing member in the parish. Please call, visit the [email protected] office or go online to our website to register. The Epiphany of the Lord Page Three THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY Happy New Year! Last weekend, we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family. This weekend, we focus our attention on one member of that Holy Family, Jesus. Last weekend, He was presented to us as the Son of Mary and today He is shown as the Son of God. According to Matthew 2:1, "Jesus was born at Bethlehem in Judaea, in the days of King Herod. And thereupon certain wise men came out of the East to Jerusalem." They saw the star, and by a certain grace from God, they knew that it announced the birth of the Messiah whom the people of Israel were expecting. The job of these men was to study the stars. It is interesting that God manifested His will through the ordinary job of these men. Reflecting on this, St. John Chrysostom said; "God called them by what was most familiar to them and showed them a great, marvelous star, so that it would attract their attention by its very greatness and beauty." God speaks to us in our everyday life. Many people saw the star, but only these Wise Men from the East discovered its deep meaning. Many of us live our daily lives, only a few people discover the Will of God in them. Only a few discover the deeper meaning of life. When these Wise Men finally embraced the invitation of the star, they left behind their families, their comfort, and their goods. Maybe it was not easy for them to explain the reason for their journey. For their contemporar- ies, the decision to follow the star was lunacy. The journey must have been very long and difficult, but they persevered. We too have seen the star in the depth of our heart, inviting us to follow. The timing of this celebration could- n't be better than this weekend as we begin a New Year. This is our first Sunday in 2019. We need a star that will guide us through 2019. We ask God to give us the kind of faith He gave to these Wise Men. We also pray that God will lead us with His star. With the Church we pray; "O God Who enlightened the Wise Men from the East and set them on the way to adore Your Son, enlighten our faith...lead us with your star through 2019." Amen. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Fr. Mike E. Ume Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Servers DID YOU KNOW? New Year’s Resolution: Become a mandatory Attention EMs, Lectors, Altar Servers and Sacristans reporter Please do not forget to update your information and pref- Even if the legal requirements for mandatory re- erences on the scheduler program. The live schedule is porting may not cover your specific position, as Catho- on our website. Please feel free to contact me if you have lics, we are called to protect the vulnerable at all times, any questions [email protected] or and that may mean reporting on inappropriate behavior 626-290-2126. that puts a child at risk. The only way we can prevent abuse is to learn the signs and take ownership for the Please be flexible! If you see that we don’t have enough safety of children in our communities. Lectors(2), EM’s (7), or Altar Servers (5), please step up! To read more from the VIRTUS® article “Make a New Tweet From Pope Francis Year’s Resolution to Become a Mandatory Reporter,” “Like the Magi, believers are led by faith to visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/ seek God in the most hidden places, knowing VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx. that the Lord waits for them there.” 1/6/18 Page Four WELCOME TO ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH January 6, 2019 Please join the Senior Group for Lectionary Based Bible Study Potluck & Bingo Each week, God speaks to us Thursday, January 10 at 10:00AM in the through the three readings at Mass. Community Center. Join us to study and reflect upon God’s word for the following Sun- A-E F-M N-Z day’s Mass. We will be reading a Desserts Hot Dishes Salad commentary by Margaret Nutting Ralph, and answering the reflection questions to prepare for our discussion of each of the Habitat for Humanity SGV Catholic three readings. Our understanding of the Word enhances Coalition: The Young Adult Ministry our experience at Mass and throughout the following (YAM) will be volunteering for their next week. Please join us for either the morning or evening Assumption Build Day on Saturday, session. February 2, 2019. Think about how you can volunteer as a worker, making Wednesdays, January 9 to February 13 lunch for the workers, or sponsoring. There will be more info coming. 10:00 - 11:30 am Questions? Contact Terri Lauerman at Church – In the back behind the glass [email protected]. OR 7:00 - 8:30 pm Epiphany Customs Upstairs in the Rectory In the Philippines, this day is known Book: $20 as Three Kings' Day and marks the official close of the country's long Christmas sea- For more information or to register call son. Filipino children customarily leave Rectory: 626-792-1343 their shoes out, so that the Kings will Debbie 626-437-2436 or leave behind gifts like candy or money email [email protected] inside. Most others on this day simply give the common greeting of "Happy Three ASSUMPTION OF THE Kings!.” BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH In France people share a king cake. The cake contains a OFFERS A HALF DAY OF charm, usually a porcelain or plastic figurine, called SPIRITUAL REFLECTION a fève. The cake is cut by the youngest (and therefore most innocent) person at the table to assure that the re- For: Everyone serving in any ministry at Assumption Parish cipient of the bean is random.