Serving Monrovia, Duarte and Bradbury since 1905

740 S. Shamrock Avenue ~Monrovia, California 91016 -(626) 358-1166 -www.icmonrovia.org

WEEKDAY MASSES MISAS ENTRE SEMANA

Immaculate Conception Mission Statement

We the faith community of Immaculate Conception, empowered by our Baptism, commit ourselves to live the

Gospel message. Affirmed through the grace of our Eucharistic celebrations, it is our vision to reach out lovingly in

prayer, formation and service.

Declaración de la misión de la Inmaculada Concepción

Nosotros, la comunidad de fe de la Inmaculada Concepción, facultados a través de nuestro Bautismo,

nos comprometemos a vivir el mensaje del Evangelio. Afirmado en la gracia de nuestras celebraciones Eucarísticas, es nuestra visión el

poder alcanzarlos cariñosamente en oración, formación y servicio.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Serving Monrovia, Duarte and Bradbury since 1905 Parish Staff

Rev. Joachim Lepcha—Administrator Rev. Martin Gonzalez— Associate Priest Deacon (Retired) Michael ‘Mike’ Salcido — Deacon Ron Sanchez

~ Vincent Castillo: Bookkeeper ~ Bethsaida Azpeitia: Parish Secretary Tim Bullara: Music Director ~ Mary Ann Brewer-Nolan: Annulments (626) 484-1355

Carmela Lovano: School Principal~ Ana Gutierrez: School Secretary Margarita Mota: Director of Religious Education

Confirmation & Youth Ministry: Jennifer Montemayor Parish Office:(626) 358-1166

OFFICE HOURS/ Horario de Oficina MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM

(626) 358-1166 Our Office is closed , you may contact us via

telephone.

Religious Education/ Educación Religiosa Monday– Friday: 8:30 am-5:30pm

(626) 357-3010 Immaculate Conception School

9AM-1PM (626) 358-5129 or E-mail.: clovano@icmonrovia.org

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 13, 2021

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RECONCIL IAT ION RECONCIL IACION

SUNDAY MASSES MISAS DOMINICALES

ENGLISH Saturday Vigil

5:00PM Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

( Livestream on IC Monrovia Facebook)

* All masses outdoors

ESPAÑOL Domingo 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

* Todas las misas se tomaran acabo afuera de la iglesia

ENGLISH MONDAY – FRIDAY

7:30 AM (outdoor) SATURDAY 7:30 AM

( outdoor)

ESPAÑOL LUNES-VIERNES

5:00 PM (afuera)

Saturday/ Sábado

(outdoor / afuera) 3:00-4:00 PM

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Saturday June 12th 5:00 PM English Flora Mia Marzo● B-DAY Sunday June 13th 8:00 AM English Souls in Purgatory† Keila Luz ● 10:00 AM English Pedro Nevarez† John Bruno † Frank Anton● Dora Anton ● 12:00 PM Spanish Jonathan Cabrera† Irene Gutierrez† Edmundo Garcia Lopez† Evangelina Valiente† Juan Antonio Gutierrez† Arturo Gonzalez Arroyo† 5:00 PM Spanish Jaime Calderon Meza† Keila Luz ●

Monday June 14th 7:30 AM English

John Bruno†Dec 1 yr Anniv. Keila Luz ● Tuesday June 15th

5:00 PM Spanish Keila Luz ●

Thursday June 17th 7:30 AM English Behrooz Raja†

Kay Khosrow Raja† Keila Luz ● Friday June 18th

5:00 PM Spanish Keila Luz ● Gerardo y Carolina Figueroa ● 15th Wed. Anniv. Hortencia Rodriguez Roberts † Saturday June 19th 7:30 AM Keila Luz ●

Please pray for Intentions of the Week Por favor oremos por las Intenciones de la semana

PRAYERS FOR OUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19

∗ For the health and safety of all our communities families.

∗ All people who work in the medical field or are first responders so that they are able to continue to serve our communities with health and safety.

∗ We pray so that God may protect us during these difficult times.

∗ We ask that God may have mercy on us and send his healing power upon everyone who is sick.

∗ We pray for those who are suffering of COVID-19 and for the end of COVID-19.

∗ For the priests of our parish Fr. Martin Gonzalez and Fr. Joachim Lepcha

∗ Pray for all students at home, studying online, to stay strong and motivated.

∗ For all who are quarantined at home, may God help them be patient, stay in prayer and stay safe.

∗ We pray that our community may see God’s love and mercy during these difficult times.

∗ We ask that God may keep healthy all those families who are quarantined at home and for those who are still working during COVID-19.

We also pray for the sick and deceased of our community:

For The sick:

• Gilberto Rojo

• Guadalupe Hernandez

• Herlinda Garcia

• Edward Burton

• Bernie Ambriz

• Adriana Romero

• Patricio Romero

•

For the Deceased:

• Natalie Bugelli

• Maria Ramirez

• Jesus Alonso

• Agustin Huizar

• Agnes Dondalski

• Sergio Solorio

• Federico Nigos

• Gilberto Gonzalez

Join us for Adoration every Wednesday and Friday after

7:30 a.m. English mass

* prior registration is not needed

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH June 13, 2021

Semillas de amor y servicio

Una de las preguntas que les hago a los padres en las entrevistas de bautismo antes del bautismo de sus hijos es si recuerdan algo sobre su propio bautismo. Una respuesta común que tienen es que, de hecho, no recuerdan nada sobre su propio bautismo. Pero solo los efectos a largo plazo de la gracia bautismal y la guía de sus padres, su fe maduró lentamente a través de los sacramentos e incluso la vida matrimonial. Ahora toman la misma decisión que tomaron

sus padres y quieren bautizar a su hijo. “La semilla brota y crece sin que el agricultor sepa cómo sucede”. (Mc 4:27) Aún no entendemos plenamente nuestro destino futuro, pero sí sabemos que “cada uno recibirá su recompensa, buena o mala, según su vida en el cuerpo”. (2 Corintios 5:10) La semilla plantada en nuestro bautismo está creciendo, aunque es posible que no la reconozcamos. “La plantaré en un monte alto; echará ramas y dará frutos”. (Ezequiel 17:23) Por lo tanto, debemos creer que la semilla de la vida sigue creciendo en nosotros aunque no nos demos cuenta.

Cuando vemos a nuestros feligreses cada vez más felices,

realizados, comprometidos a ayudarse unos a otros, especialmente a nuestra comunidad parroquial y más relajados incluso en medio de una pandemia. Puedo ver que han cambiado para mejor; más segura de mí misma, empática y solidaria con los demás, puedo ver la semilla crecer y ahora soy testigo de ello. ¡El domingo pasado, fin de semana conmemorativo, toda la comunidad española de nuestra parroquia se unió, trabajó duro, unida e hizo algo maravilloso! Este ministerio organizó un evento de recaudación de fondos para alimentos, recaudaron $ 16,000 para el mantenimiento de la iglesia. Quiero agradecer a todos y cada uno de ustedes que vinieron y apoyaron este evento y lo hicieron exitoso. Es una señal de la semilla plantada en nosotros. Mostrando en nosotros la gracia y el poder del Espíritu Santo que nos lleva a hacer algo grande para la gloria de Dios.

Nosotros, como miembros cristianos del cuerpo místico de

Cristo, estamos llamados a sembrar semillas de amor cristiano en los corazones de aquellos a quienes encontramos y servimos. También agradezco a todos los seguidores en línea de nuestra parroquia. Es innegable que su espíritu de celo y preocupación por nuestra comunidad es digno de mención a Dios, para que pueda otorgar el doble de lo que usted comparte con la comunidad. Cuando la parroquia estaba sufriendo y la Iglesia fue clausurada. Todos los que dieron en línea y muchos otros que dejaron su donación en la rectoría, todos ustedes se mantuvieron firmes para apoyar a la parroquia. Nunca dijiste, "No es mi problema". Tampoco se sentó y esperó a que alguien más hiciera del mundo un lugar mejor. Cada uno de ustedes me mostró que cada uno de nosotros puede hacer algo amando y cuidando a alguien más. No querías ver el mal resultado del mundo desanimado para dar o compartir, creías que las semillas de amor que sembramos crecerán de formas misteriosas.

El día de graduación de nuestra escuela fue el miércoles

pasado. Tenemos llamamientos de misión y compromisos de Juntos en la misión que se lanzan. Parece que nunca dejamos de recibir sobres de donaciones para nuestra Iglesia, Escuela y para ayudar a otras iglesias que están sufriendo en todo el mundo. La semilla de una nueva vida sigue creciendo dentro de nosotros, brotando misteriosamente. La semilla de la fe, de la justicia, de la compasión. ¡Regocijémonos en la semilla bautismal plantada en nosotros! Amén.

P. Joachim Lepcha

Seeds of love and service

One of the questions I ask parents in Baptism Interviews before their child’s baptized is, if they remember anything about their own baptism. One common answer they have is that they do not in fact remember anything about their own baptism. But only the long term effects of baptismal grace and guidance of their parents, their faith slowly matured through the sacraments and even married life. Now they take the same decision that their parents took and want to baptize their child. “The seed sprouts and grows without the farmer knowing how it happens.” (Mk 4:27) We do not yet fully understand our future destiny, but this we do know, that “each one will receive his recompense, good or bad, according to his life in body.” (2 Cor 5:10). The seed planted in our baptism is growing, although we may not recognize it. “I will plant it on a lofty mountain; it shall put forth branches and bear fruits.” (Ezek 17:23) Therefore we need to believe that the seed of life keeps growing in us even though we are unaware of it.

When we see our parishioners growing happier, fulfilled, committed to helping one another especially our parish community and more relaxed even in the midst of pandemic. I can see they have changed for the better; more self-confident, empathetic and caring for others, I can see the seed growing and am now a witness of this. Last Sunday, memorial weekend, the whole Spanish community of our parish came together, worked hard, united and did something marvelous! This ministry arranged a drive-thru food fund raising event, they raised $16,000 for the maintenance of the church. I want to thank each and every one of you who came out and supported this event and made it a successful one. It is a sign of the seed planted in us. Showing in us the grace and power of the Holy Spirit that leads us to do something great for the glory of God.

We as Christian members of the mystical body of Christ, called to sow seeds of Christian Love in the hearts of those whom we meet and serve. I also thank all the online supporters of our parish. Your spirit of zeal and concern for our community is undeniably worth mentioning to God, that he may grant in double fold of what you share to the community. When the parish was suffering and the Church was closed down. All those who gave online and many others who dropped off their donation in the rectory, you all stood firm to support the parish. You never said, “It is not my problem”. Nor did you sit back and wait for someone else to make the world a better place. Each of you shown me that each one of us can do something loving and caring for someone else. You didn’t want to see the bad result of the discouraged world to give or to share, you believed that the love-seeds we sow will grow in mysterious ways.

The graduation day of our School was this past Wednesday. We have Mission Appeals and Together in Mission commitments that are launched. It seems like we never stop receiving donation envelops for our Church, School, and for helping other churches who are suffering around world. The seed of new life keeps growing within us, sprouting mysteriously. The seed of faith, of justice, of compassion. Let us rejoice in the baptismal seed planted in us! Amen.

Fr. Joachim Lepcha

Religious Education Open Enrollment!

The Religious Education Program has Open Enrollment for the New Catechetical year. We are offering classes to prepare children for their First Holy Communion, we also offer classes for children with special needs. If your son or daughter is starting 9th grade in High School in the Fall, this is the perfect time to sign them up for Confirmation classes. We also offer RCIA classes for Adults who need to complete their sacraments. To pick up a Registration Packet Please call the Religious Education Office and schedule an appointment: 626-357-3010 or 213-948-3083. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We will gladly assist you! Thank you and may God continue to bless all families!

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ST JOSEPH’S MEN GROUP

The St. Joseph Men’s Group is Currently meeting via zoom!

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Pre-baptismal Classes

Our parish is currently offering pre-baptismal classes via Zoom, the next class

will be

Sunday July 4th,2021

To reserve your attendance please contact the parish office.

Clases Pre–Bautismales 2021

Nuestra parroquia esta ofreciendo clases pre-bautismales por Zoom, la siguiente clase en español sera el dia:

Domingo 11 de of Julio del 2021

Para reservar su lugar porfavor de communicarse con la oficina parroquial.

Children’s Liturgy

~~ Calling All Families ~~ Immaculate Conception Church invites you to join

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Dear friends, Together in Mission 2021 Campaign launches this weekend June 5/6. Your DONATION will help 67 parishes and 74 schools counting on our support to provide the essential resources for our struggling parishes and schools as well as continue serving the spiritual needs of our neediest communities throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

In unity, let us strengthen our charitable works for our poor through faith, hope and love. Through their ministries and education supported by funds provided by the annual appeal, recipient parishes and schools are able to reach out to their communities and make the message of God’s love known to those around them. We are in this together — the mission of helping our fellow brothers and sisters. This year’s theme: “FORWARD WITH FAITH.” Yes, we move forward in spite of the challenging year we had and trusting in God for better months ahead! This year, our parish is tasked with raising approximately $ 76,537.00 for Together in Mission. Please prayerfully consider sharing the abundant gifts that God has shared with each of us. Envelopes will be passed out at each Mass this weekend. Please make checks payable to "Together in Mission." For details or to make an online donation or pledge, visit www.ourmissionla.org/give. Or go directly to our website and follow the link to donate. If you have made a gift in the past, a letter should arrive in your home soon asking you to renew your support. Thank you for your past generosity. 2021 Appeal Update - Our parish raised $ 85,789.00 for Together in Mission last year, which was just shy of our goal of $ 88,789.00 , even in the pandemic. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and generosity! Father Joachim Lepcha

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In the Gospel, Jesus says: “ This is how it is with the reign of God. A man scatters seed on the ground. He goes to bed and gets up day after day. Through it all the seed sprouts and grows without his knowing how it happens.”

Through your almsgiving you are sowing seeds that grow far greater than you know. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul bring Christ’s love and compassion to the poor. c/o Immaculate Conception Church 740 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia CA 91016 Donate online at:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5JXD9AHBRZ568

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Virtual Virtus

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Our parish will be offering a Virtual Virtus Class for those who are in need of Renewing there Virtus Training. This opportunity will be for all staff, volunteers, ministers and parishioners.

Registration is mandatory , those who are in ministry shall contact their coordinators with the date, time and language preference.

This will be Wednesday June 16th

6:30—8:00 PM

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH June 13, 2021

Where the Church is, there is the Spirit of God; and where the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and all

grace, and the Spirit is truth.

—St. Irenaeus

Donde está la Iglesia, allí está el Espíritu de Dios; y donde está el Espíritu de Dios, allí está la Iglesia y toda

gracia.

—San Irineo

The past weeks monetary contributions

received will be put into the following bulletin.

Thank You!

La cantidad de donaciones monetarias recibidas el fin de semana pasado seran

indicadas en el siguiente boletin. Muchas Gracias!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15

Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt 6:19-23

Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt 6:24-34

Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26, 28-31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42

Martes: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Sal 146 (145):2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48

Miércoles: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Sal 112 (111):1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Jueves: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Sal 111 (110):1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15

Viernes: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Sal 34 (33):2-7; Mt 6:19-23

Sábado: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Sal 34 (33):8-13; Mt 6:24-34

Domingo: Job 38:1, 8-11; Sal 107 (106):23-26, 28-31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mc 4:35-41

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