St. Louise de Marillac Church

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

Isaiah’s mission is to be “a light to the nations.” ISAIAH 49:6

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

January 15, 2017January 15, 2017

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

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Page 2 PASTORS CORNER

Catholic Funeral Rites—Honoring Life in Death

Since 1963, the Catholic Church has allowed crema on of the body. This past Oc-tober, the Va can’s Doctrine of the Faith published a document that noted some clarifica ons on the disposi on of cremated remains (cremains). These clarifica ons were reviewed and approved by Pope Francis.

All rituals concerning funerals in the Catholic Church are based on the Chris an belief that there will be resurrec on of the dead. Jesus himself made this promise on several occasions which we read in the New Testament and Gospels. In I Corinthians 15, Paul says, “So also is the resurrec on of the dead. It is sown corrup ble; it is raised incorrup ble… At death we consign the body to the grave. We do not consign the soul there.” Jesus promised, in John 14:2-3, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.” At the death of a Catholic Chris an, whose life was begun in the waters of Bap sm and strengthened at the Eucharis c table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end. (Order of Chris an Funerals, no. 4)

These clarifica ons in the document stated that cremains are to be buried in the ground or interred in a columbarium (crypt). Ashes are not to be sca ered or divided among family members or remain in the home of a loved one. The cremated remains are to be treated with all of the respect and dignity one would afford the body.

Our rituals are all designed to honor the living person who has passed on into death. There are three stages to the Catholic Funeral Rite. The first is the Vigil where the Chris an Community keeps watch with the family in prayer to the God of mercy. This is also a me for the family and friends of the deceased share stories about the

loved one, and the Church encourages the Vigil to be the place where eulogies are read and shared. The second stage is the Funeral Liturgy itself. At the Funeral Liturgy, the Church gathers with the family and friends of the deceased to give praise and thanks to God for Christ's victory over sin and death, to commend the deceased to God's tender mercy and compassion, and to seek strength in the Paschal Mystery. The Funeral Liturgy, therefore, is an act of worship, and not merely an expression of grief. The third and final stage is the commi al of the body or cremated remains. The Rite of Commi al is an expression of the communion that exists between the Church on earth and the Church in heaven: the deceased passes with our farewell prayers into the welcoming company of those who need faith no longer, but see God face-to-face.

Not everyone celebrates all three stages. It is preferred that the body be present at the Funeral Liturgy, even if the deceased and the family wish crema on. However, it is becoming more common that crema on is chosen because of the cost of funerals. In that case, the cremains need to be present at the Funeral Liturgy. If no body or cremains are present we are celebra ng a Memorial Mass. Again, ashes are not to be stored on a mantel or sca ered on mountains, the sea or the desert, or in jewelry. It is not acceptable and actually very disrespec ul.

Please talk to me or another priest about any concerns you may have. I promise you that your clergy want to lovingly help you through this period of mourning.

Father Robert Fulton

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SOCIAL CLUB OF ST. LOUISE

ST. LOUISE BOOK CLUB St. Louise Book Club meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in the board Room. Our next mee ng is Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm. We will discuss the book “The Red Lacquered Gate” by William E. Barre . The St. Louise Book Club is open to everyone, please join us as we share our thoughts on the story. If you would like more informa on please contact Peggy Cornish (626) 331-3905, Rosie Grijalva (626) 862-1810, or send an email to bookclub@stlouisedm.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINE OUT Knights of Columbus Dine Out is Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th at Pizza ‘N Stuff located at 1532 Foothill Boulevard in La Verne, (909) 593-3676 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Pizza ‘N Stuff Italian Restaurant will donate 20% on all sit down and take out orders. The dona-

on will apply to all food and beverages. The proceeds will go to the Knights of Columbus who will in turn divide the proceeds between the Knights, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Dorothy Parish. Flyers are available in the ves bule.

PARISH CALENDERS

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

ACCW The Central San Gabriel District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic women of the area. The next gathering will be Monday, January 23, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church, 344 W. Workman Street, Covina, 91723. The day begins at 9:30am with registra on and includes a speaker, St. Louise’s Rev. Joseph McShane, Associate Pastor, speaking on “Our Lady and Our Spiritual Life,” Mass, lunch and concludes at 1:30pm. The cost for the day is $12.00 per person, the deadline is Wednesday, January 18th. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart CCW and mail to Sue Rose, 844 Griswold Road, Covina, CA 91722. For informa on call (626) 967-1247.

LIVING STATIONS Rehearsal for the Living Sta ons of the Cross will begin on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:00pm in the Church. Living Sta ons of the Cross is a passion play that is narrated along with music and ac ng. Above all it is a prayer. We welcome our past par cipants and we invite Parishioners from middle school to college to please come and join us. For more informa on please contact Mary Nagy at (626) 222-7116 or Joe Diaz at (626) 393-5673.

The Social Club of St. Louise is mee ng on Sunday, January 22nd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Mul Purpose Room. The Social Club meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The purpose of the club is “social’ and to make new friends, enjoy each others company by interac ng with one another as well as be ering the lives of others through ac vi es. The Social Club also gets involved with other ministries both in the parish and in the community. Each mee ng consists of a pot luck lunch, a quick mee ng, trip planning and concludes with five games of Bingo. Please join all are welcome!

Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day Mass is on Monday, January 16th at the 9:00 am. The Parish Offices, Faith Forma on and the St. Louise School will be CLOSED on Monday, January 16th in observance of Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day.

Respect Life Ministry is a ministry at St. Louise that promotes the dignity and sanc ty of human life from concep on to natural death through programs advoca ng prayer, educa on, pastoral care and advocacy. We are currently planning our next Dignitas Workshop which will focus on reintegra ng former prison inmates into society. Our next mee ng is Monday, January 23rd at 7:30pm in the St. Louise Conference Room. Our ministry is open to all. Please join us and learn more about Respect Life and the current projects we are working on.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY

St. Louise Parish calendars are s ll available in the Parish Office. Please stop by to pick up a copy of the 2017 calendar. Quan es are limited to supplies on hand. Dona ons are gratefully accepted.

Page 4 ST. LOUISE SCHOOL

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Catholic Schools week is the annual celebra on of Catholic educa on. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2017 is January 29th thru February 4th. The theme for the Na onal Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communi es of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebra on week with Masses, open houses and other ac vi es.

St. Louise de Marillac School

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

SLS SPORTS

Come on out and join in the fun! You won't want to miss out on this event!

St. Louise’s Booster Club is sponsoring

MY SCHOOL COLOR RUN!

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017

This is a fun run/walk held here on campus!

Registration is now open for St. Louise de Marillac School’s “Viking Color Run”!

To register, go to www.Eventbrite.com Search for St. Louise de Marillac School.

Early Registration - $20.00 until 12-31-16

Registration- $25.00 (1-1-17 until 1-20-17)

Late Registration - $30.00(until 2-3-17—(Late registration will not receive a t-shirt or race bib)

St. Louise de Marillac School is a vibrant Catholic community where parents, students and staff work collabora vely to provide an outstanding educa onal experience to the young people the school serves. Students a end weekly Mass, they plan and lead Liturgies for the en re school community. Students par cipate in numerous service projects in the local community.

St. Louise students learn to think cri cally, communicate effec vely and work collabora vely to meet and exceed academic standards and are o en accepted with honors at entrance to the high schools of their choice. St. Louise School is the largest ministry of the parish. Students graduate morally, spiritually, and academically prepared for the rigor of a college preparatory high school. St. Louise school is accredited by WCEA and WASC.

TEACHING STUDENTS ABOUT MASS Father Joseph McShane will begin visi ng the classrooms and teaching the students about the Mass. He plans to inform the students on the language, the utensils, and the parts of the Mass. What is a chasuble? What are the names of the three oils used in the Chrism Mass? Where are consecrated hosts placed a er communion? And why? Students will be able to learn more about their faith by understanding the Catholic Mass. Answers: Sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic priest.

The Oil of the Catechumens (Olem Catechumenorum), The Holy Chrism (Sanctum Chrisma), and The Oil of the Sick (Oleum Infirmorum).

The Eucharist is reserved in a tabernacle.

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30 HOUR FAMINE - McGILL HOUSE

Youth Day is on Thursday, February 23, 2017 and is part of the Religious Educa on Congress at the Anaheim Conven on Center. The theme this year is “What are you wai ng for?” Jesus invited us to turn to him and to not delay. However, it is also our call to reflec on. It gives the youth a chance to examine their lives and their faith journey and en-courages them to bring their hopes, fears, doubts, and dreams to the Lord. St. Louise will have a bus to take you from St. Louise to the Anaheim Conven on Center and back. Please contact Faith Forma on about Youth Day and to reserve your spot (626) 332-5322.

YOUTH DAY

DATES TO REMEMBER Complete calendar at www.stlouisedm.org/faith-formation.

• NO SESSIONS—Martin Luther King Day Jan. 16th

Jan. 14th, Jan. 15th • 30 Hour Famine

• Confirmation Adoration Night Feb. 1st

Feb 3, 4, 5

• Confirmation Retreat Weekend

Feb. 23rd • Youth Day - Religious Congress YOUTH MINISTRY ADORATION NIGHT The Youth Ministry Adora on Nights are on the first Wednesday of the month in the Parish Hall. Our nights focus on prayer, worship, a guest speaker and some in mate me in adora on with our Lord. The next Adora on Night is on Wednesday, February 1st from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The guest speakers will be Robert and Anitra Gil who will speak on “Prayer and Service.” The night begins with worship, guest speakers and then adora on. This night is open to all please come and join us!

St. Louise has a posi on open as a part me (20 –25 hours per week) parish office administra ve assistant. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required. A professional manner and the ability to communicate effec vely with parishioners, staff, and the general public are key elements of this posi on. Knowledge of office organiza on, computer skills, and use of standard office equipment is required. Ac ve par cipa on/knowledge of the Catholic faith is necessary. Send resume or contact the Business Mgr., Ray Elder at employment@stlouisedm.org

JOB OPENING

April 22nd, April 23rd • Confirmation Mass

Faith Forma on students will be given the oppor-tunity to earn service hours by volunteering at the Midnight Mission serving food, and/or

clean up the facility. Students can go with the Faith Forma on group or go as a family. The Midnight Mission was founded in 1914, The Midnight Mission offers paths to self-sufficiency to men, women and children who have lost direc on. The mission removes obstacles and provide the accountability and structure for people who are experiencing homelessness and need to be produc ve in their communi es. Please contact the Faith Forma on Office for more informa on or to volunteer at (626) 332-5822.

MIDNIGHT MISSION

Faith Forma on will be available a er the Masses on Sunday, January 15th to receive dona ons to 30 Hour Famine Collec on for the McGill House located in Covina, which is a transi onal program for homeless women and minor children. The goal of this program is to serve families who are commi ed to rebuilding their lives, and enable them to move more from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Page 6 ADULT NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

St. Louise de Marillac Ves bule Blessing

There was a Blessing for the Renova on of the Church Ves bule last Sunday, January 8th. The blessing occurred a er the 12:30 pm Mass with a welcome from the Pastoral Council Moderator, Jim Gilroy. The event included the Blessing of the Symbols by Fr. Robert Fulton, which was followed by guest speakers Rick and Judy Pedevillano, the Chairs of the Living Our Faith, Walt Allen, City of Covina Council Member and Capital Campaign Commi ee

Member, Peggy Delach, City of Covina Council Member and other Capital Campaign Commi ee Member, and the Mayor of Covina, Kevin Stapleton who presented St.

Louise with the Ground Breaking Cer ficate. Father Robert said a Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing then the event concluded with a recep on in the Msgr. Pierce Hall.

MINISTRY, PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION Page 7

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

Yolanda Abrego; Virginia Adapon; Tere Albano; Sonny Bernabe; Darlene Bertelsen; Ma Byers; Lore a Cady; Clarence Calhoun; Lilia Corte; Marco Cruz; Max Daugherty; Joe Escalera Sr. & Jr.; Mario Estanisiano; Pat Fallis; Camille Fisher; Carmen Gonzalez; David Gonzalez: Manuel Gonzalez: Debra Gordon; Pedro Gu errez; Suzanne Hanson; Robert Hendrich; Mary Howard; Nancy LaMascus; Adele Lui; Damacio Marquez; Gloria Marquez; Patricia Marquez; Carolyn Matone; Jose Montes; Reyna Morrison; Carlos Mota; Kathleen Mo er; John Murphy; Tracie Neria; Frank Nila, Jr.; Saundra Nila; Victor Nuñez; Wilhelmina Ondrade; Robert Ornelas; Jess Panlilio; Ronald Ploszaj: Michael Reyes; Raul Rodriguez; Jennifer Senne ; Julia Sermeno; Susan Schmaltz; Ferdinand Silveo; Victor Sison; Ryan Solderidge; Ned Tardiff; Iva Vasilj; Gabe Verna; Chris Williams; Al Wurst; Melinda Zamora.

KEEP US UPDATED Parishioners are asked to please contact the Parish Center to have a loved one placed on the list. For a name to remain on the sick list, please contact the Parish Office by the 15th of every month. The names of the sick and hur ng will be published weekly in our bulle n. Thank you for your assistance in helping us maintain the list, as it will ensure those in need of prayer will receive it.

ONE LIFE, ONE LIGHT

TAX LETTERS FOR 2016 Thank you for your generous steward-ship. Your St. Louise parish family appreciates your financial support of the many programs and ministries we provide throughout the year. Dona ons totaling $250 or more for the year will receive a tax statement. Please allow me for the le er with statement to arrive before your tax appointment. If you have any ques ons please contact Emily Guzman at EmilyG@stlouisedm.org or by telephone at (626) 915-7873 ext. 209.

Offertory for Sunday, January 8, 2017

2017 2016 Variance

Envelopes $ 22,542 $ 23,078 ($ 536)

Plate $ 2,916 $ 2,700 $ 216

TOTAL $ 25,458 $ 25,778 ($ 320)

STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your generous stewardship. St. Louise appreciates

your support of our many programs and ministries.

ANNUAL REPORT The St. Louise Annual Report for the 2015-2016 year was mailed to parishioners homes the beginning of December. If you would like a copy or did not receive a copy in the mail, the Annual Reports are currently available in the church ves bule and in the parish office.

Join with Archbishop José Gomez, Auxiliary Bishops, Priests and Faithful of the Archdiocese in our annual Archdiocesan Eucharis c Celebra on of Life. The Requiem for the Unborn and Ceremony of Light is on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels,

555 West Temple Street, LA.

More informa on is available at www.olacathedral.org or h p://archla.org/requiem.

Thank you to our parishioners and school families for your generous support of the Christmas Giving Program. Your par cipa on each year is “second to none,’ and your gi s of more than $5,000 in gi cards, cash, toys and clothing this year were greatly appreciated by the children.

Currently, more than 600 abandoned & neglected children are under the care of the McKinley Children’s Center. Let us con nue to pray these children will receive the love and support that is so desperately needed and desired. “Let the li le children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Ma hew 19:14

McKINLEY THANK YOU

“Be still and know that I am”

Psalm 46:10

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, January 16, 2017—Mar n Luther King Day 9:00 AM Mar n Luther King, Jr. Holiday Mass CHURCH

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:00 AM Guadalupana Mee ng SLDCFR 6:30 PM Legion of Mary PCBR 7:00 PM Women of Faith Bible Study 8thGrade 7:00 PM SVDP Bi-Monthly Mee ng YouthRm

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 7:00 PM RCIA SLDMCR

Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 12:00 PM Thursday Bible Study SLDMCR 6:30 PM Pastoral Council Mee ng SLDMCR

Friday, January 20, 2017 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:30 AM Fa ma Prayer Group PCBR 6:00 PM Bingo MPHALL

Saturday, January 21, 2017 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:00 AM Girl Scout Cookie Kick-Off MPHALL 9:00 AM Singles for Christ MPR 10:00 AM Group Bap sms CHURCH 2:00 PM Arrow of Light Ceremony MPHALL 5:30 PM Evening Mass CHURCH

Sunday, January 22, 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 2:00 PM Senior Social Club MPR 5:00 PM Mass CHURCH

Confessions: Mondays & Fridays 7:30 AM to 7:55 AM Wednesdays 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

MINISTRY STAFF Sr. Nancy Uhl, SND de Namur, Pastoral Care, Marriage, and Annulments (626) 915-7873 ext. 212 Robert Kochis, Director of Music (626) 915-7873 ext. 207

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 Toney Renteria, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator (626) 332-5822 ext. 405 Sheila Uriarte, Elementary Coordinator (626) 332-5822 ext. 404 Cecilia Luna, Faith Formation Secretary

Kathy and Ben 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

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 8 CALENDARS/SCHEDULES

MPHALL—Msgr. Pierce Hall MPR—Mul Purpose Room SLDMCR—St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room PCBR—Parish Center Board Room

Page 9 WORSHIP AND LITURGY

DID YOU KNOW?

TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, January 15th 6:30 am: Esther Coronel and Family (SI) 8:00 am: Esperanza Pe (RIP); Andrea Maria Almario (RIP) 9:30 am: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 11:00 am: Robert Ringa (RIP); Helen Hull (RIP) 12:30 pm: Frank and Angie Andino (SI) 5:00 pm: Michael J. Miller (RIP); Gus Torres (RIP)

Monday, January 16th 6:20 am: Celia Rojas (RIP); Jack Lewis (RIP) 8:00 am: Peter Julian Garcia (RIP); Enriqueta Quintana (RIP)

Tuesday, January 17th 6:20 am: Departed Souls of the Thomas Family (RIP) 8:00 am: Marko Rudela (SI); Ryan Quintana (SI)

Wednesday, January 18th 6:20 am: Poor Purgatory Souls (RIP) 8:00 am: Antonio DeLeon (RIP); Jacqueline T. Moscarito (RIP)

Thursday, January 19th 6:20 am: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 8:00 am: Nedo Rudela (SI); Carolina Gil (SI)

Friday, January 20th 6:20 am: Rita Marcotte (RIP) 8:00 am: Auroroa Victoria (RIP); Leti Lingao (SI)

Saturday, January 21st 8:00 am: Gary Caruso (RIP) 5:30 pm: Natalie Metrie (RIP); Evelyn De Nicola (RIP)

First Reading — The glory of the Lord shows through Isra-el, a light to all na ons, that salva on may reach to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:3, 5-6). Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). Second Reading — All those who call upon the name of the Lord are called to be holy (1 Corinthians 1:1-3). Gospel — John the Bap st tes fies: The one who comes a er me, on whom the Spirit comes down and remains, is the Son of God (John 1:29-34).

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: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 — 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17]

Help children communicate reading between the lines When children express that something is wrong at school or with other ac vi es, it's o en the job of caregivers to read between the lines to determine what's really going on. They might say "I'm bored" and need your guidance finding a be er school-life balance or engaging in more challenging academic work. Ask them to give examples and to help you understand what is going on. If the child is s ll being vague, remind them that they can tell you anything and that you'll listen with an open mind. As par-ents and caregivers, you have the opportunity to help kids deal well with nega ve feelings and challenges. And, if they are being mistreated in some way, keeping an open line of communica on with kids will enable you to be their advocate. For a copy of the VIRTUS© ar cle “Communica on Tip No. 15: When Children Complain about School,” Email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call 213-637-7227. For more information on other ways to keep kids safe, contact Linda Filkins, the Parish Safeguard Committee Chairperson at (626) 214-7846 or the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children Office at (213) 637-7227. For particular help, call the Victims Assistance Office at (213) 637-7650.

Catholic Engaged Encounter Week-end is a retreat designed for a man and a 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 with 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. Your personal discussion will always bye from the viewpoint of your own rela onship. The main thrust of the Weekend is one of personal reflec on and couple dialogue. The next Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend is February 10th , 11th , and 12th at the DePaul Retreat Center, 1105 S. Bluff Road, Montebello 90640. Ques ons about the Weekend should be directed to (805) 529-0245 or visit the website www.engagedencounter.org. Brochures are available in the Parish Office.