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

St. Louise de Marillac Church

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

“Let us love one another, because love is of God.” 1 John 4:11- 16

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

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018May 6, 2018

l ove one another This is my commandment:

as I love you.

John 15:12

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Feast Day of St. Louis de Marillac—Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Loving and compassionate God, we celebrate with great joy the faith and works of our patroness St. Louise de Marillac.

Instill in us the of her love, the tenacity of her belief, and the tenderness of her

care for the most abandoned. Draw us

together into the light of your presence and help us

to trust in the power of your Spirit, leading us to

ever closer to you, who live and reign forever and ever.

Amen.

Father Robert Fulton

On Wednesday, May 9th, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac, our Patroness. The story of her life is inspirational, so I want to tell a portion of it below.

Louise was born in Le Meux in Northern France in 1591. Her mother died when she was a small child. She lived in the household of her father until he remarried. She was cared for and received an excellent education at the royal monastery of Poissy near Paris, where her aunt was a Dominican nun. She lived there until her father’s death. She was 12 at the time. She received the education of an aristocratic woman. After her father’s death she lived with an unmarried woman and learned the art of household management and the use of herbal medicines. While living with the Dominicans, she felt called to Religious life, but her family encouraged her to marry, and she did so, to Antione de Gras in 1613. They had one son, Michel. While Louise ran her household and cared for her son, she was active in ministry in her parish. She had a leading role in the Ladies of Charity, an organization of wealthy women dedicated to assisting those suffering from poverty and disease.

Her husband died in 1625 after a lingering illness, cared for by Louise. After his death, Louise still felt the call to Religious life. About the time of Antione’s death, she met Fr. Vincent de Paul. Vincent served as her Spiritual Director and mentor. In 1629, Vincent invited Louise to get involved in his ministry with the Ladies of Charity. In 1632, Louise made a spiritual retreat seeking inner guidance regarding the next step in her life. She concluded that it was time to intensify her ministry with proof and needy persons and still maintain a deep spiritual life. Louise was now 42 and she conveyed to Vincent what she had discerned. Because of this, the Company of the Daughters of Charity came into existence.

Vincent had been busy forming the Ladies of Charity for years, consisting of French women from the noble classes. These women had been instrumental in bringing funds and caring for the poor, but many of the women found it very hard to work among the poor. So, Vincent with Louise founded

the Confraternities of Charity, made up of the people of parishes, many of whom were peasants themselves. It was these initial women drawn to service that became the nucleus of the newly formed Company of the Daughters of Charity.

The Daughters of Charity were unusual in their time because they worked and lived among the poor. Most Religious communities existed behind cloister walls in a monastery and performed a ministry of contemplative prayer. By maintaining mobility, the Daughters were able to provide effective service to the poor. Their distinctive habit, a grey wood tunic with a large headdress of white linen, was the usual dress of peasant women of the 17th century. They wore this habit until 1964. Today, the Daughters of Charity do not wear a

distinctive habit. They have returned to their roots and wear the dress of the day. Louise de Marillac was canonized in 1934 and declared patroness of social workers in 1960.

This is a rich history for our Parish to live up to. I believe we have done a good job with our own Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an organization of more than 100,000 men and women in the United States. I believe our Parish ministries have tried to live up to the example of Louise and Vincent in caring for others. So, I wish all of you a Happy Feast Day and be proud of the great tradition of service St. Louise de Marillac has left us.

Daughters of Charity Circa 1910

Incorruptible body of St. Louise de Marillac

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

In the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter we are met with an extraordinary challenge: Jesus commands us to “love one another as I love you” (John 15:12). The letter from John echoes this command. Of course, we are to love those in our family, those we work with, those we like. But the scriptures make clear that we are also to love those we never notice, those we purposely avoid, and even those we are tempted to despise.

In this Sunday’s selection from the Acts of the Apostles Peter shows us how far God’s love extends, and how far our love should extend in response. Peter realizes that God no longer “shows partiality” to the Jews, sharing divine love exclusively with them. Christ has revealed that God’s love extends to all people, and so should ours. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In ancient Rome, the beautiful month of May was dedicated to the goddess Flora, the patroness of flowers and new life. May 1 was considered the beginning of abundant growth, and a day for public festivals aimed at expelling winter. Even after Christianity took hold, the customs of the pagan feast lingered behind.

Long ago, there was a thirty-day devotion to Mary, sometimes called “Lady Month,” which began on August 15. By the eighteenth century, the custom of assigning devotions to months of the year was developing. June, for example, was the month of the Sacred Heart, and October was for the Holy Rosary.

Beginning with the Jesuit Order in Rome and spreading through-out the world, May has been celebrated as the month of Mary, the Blessed Mother, for more than two hundred years. That was a welcome remedy to some enduring pagan practices, such as maypole dancing and the crowning of the May Queen. Some historians say that in ancient times the May Queen was actually a human sacrifice. Devoting May to Mary is undoubtedly a better thing to do.

Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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May 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Mother’s Day Novena Cards

CARDINAL McINTYRE FUND FOR CHARITY

This weekend, May 5th and 6th, St. Louise de Marillac will collect donations for the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity. Your contribution goes directly toward emergency help for food, utilities, transportation, medical, housing or funeral expenses. You are helping to serve “the neediest of those in need.” - children, families and individuals throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for whom no other resources exist.

The Cardinal McIntyre Fund provides emergency help to persons who have nowhere else to go. The fund is not a replacement or supplement for welfare or other forms of public assistance. It does not support persons’ living needs on a continuing basis. Rather the fund acts to solve immediate, pressing problems. Food and milk for three days. Lodging for the night. Emergency medical care. Rent to tide over a financial crisis. A utility bill to keep the water or heat turned on for the week. 100% of your tax deduction contribution goes directly toward helping the poorest of the poor.

ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES

Sunday May 13th, is Mother’s Day. St. Louise de Marillac is honoring Mothers and Mother figures, both living and deceased, with a “Spiritual Bouquet” buy enrolling her in our Novena of Masses. A Novena consists of 9 days of prayer

We will have envelopes available in the vestibule, at the two south end tables inside the church, and in the Parish Office. Please PRINT names clearly on the envelopes and return by Mother’s Day, May 13th to the Parish Office, or place in the offertory collection with your gift. On Mother’s Day the envelopes are placed next to the Tabernacle. Your loved ones will be remembered throughout the nine days of the Novena.

In honor of St. Louise de Marillac Feats Day we would like to keep our clergy in your prayers as they celebrate their ordination as priests and deacons. Father Robert Fulton June 5, 2004 Father Joseph McShane December 8, 1996 Deacon Al Valles June 7, 2003 Deacon Alan Holderness June 13, 2009 Deacon Peter Brause June 9, 2012 Deacon Omar Uriarte June 6, 2015

WANTED: SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

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Save The Date!

June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

FRONTIER DAYS CARNIVAL

Our 55th Annual Frontier Days Carnival is fast approaching! The dates are Friday, June 1st, Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd. It will be a fun-filled weekend with great food, fun, music and rides. We are looking forward to everyone coming out to support and have a great time! With thousands of people visiting it is a wonderful opportunity for experiencing our faith as a community. We will have Richard Blade kicking off the weekend on Friday Night, “Steel Rod” California’s premier cover band on Saturday night and finishing with the Latin American band “Soto” on Sunday night. Please see the back of the bulletin for information regarding donations.

CAKE WALK

A favorite part of the St. Louise de Marillac Frontier Days Carnival is the Cake Walk! Support our Carnival by donating a cake! Any and all cakes, home-made or store bought, will gladly be accepted. Cakes can be dropped off throughout carnival weekend starting Friday, June 1st after 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 2nd after 10:00 am and Sunday, June 3rd after 10:00 am.

SPONSORS NEEDED!

Sponsors are still needed to help defray carnival costs! Your sponsorship can provide a great way to promote your business as thousands of people attend our Frontier Days Carnival.

Thank you in advance for your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE sponsorship! Forms are available in the Parish Center and School Office during business hours. Please return the forms ASAP to the Parish Center. Make checks payable to: St. Louise Frontier Days Carnival.

$1,000 and up: Company

banner, LED Screen Ad, multiple flyers banners and advertisements displayed through the event.

$500: Company banner

at Carnival in Food Court, LED Screen Ad. $250: Company banner at

Carnival in Game Booth area, LED Screen Ad. $100: I’m donating for the love of

My community and want this to be successful!

“THE BOUTIQUE”

The “Boutique” is back! Please donate NEW or GENTLY USED household items such as: Do you knit, paint, crochet? The Boutique needs your help! Your donations are tax deductible. Drop off your donations at the Parish Office during business hours 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday. Please NO clothing, shoes, large furniture, old televisions or appliances.

Antiques, small tables, lamps, picture frames, jewelry, handmade items, knick knacks, plates, glasses, wall decorations, paintings, baby gear, books, videos, throw pillows, purses, hats, Christmas decorations, etc...

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

The Carnival is always in need of many volunteers to help in many different departments. Your help is what makes this Carnival a success and your time is appreciated! Please contact the Anne Pedrola at (626) 274-3676 or email at: annepedrola@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY ROOM DONATIONS

The Hospitality Room at the Carnival needs your donations. We need: cases of water, fruit platters, salads, veggie trays and other snacks for our volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for the Frontier Days Carnival or have questions about our Carnival please call the School Office at (626) 966-2317. Thank you in advance for your support!

The Silent Auction committee kindly invites you or your business to donate to the silent auction to ensure the success of this year’s event. As a donor, we offer a variety of event benefits:

Your business is highly visible—advertised to thousands. Our event is attended by more than 10,000 people each year. Investment in your community—St. Louise serves more than 4,900 parish families and also provides education from Transitional-Kindergarten to 8th grade.

The Silent Auction Committee needs your donations of: Thank you in advance for your TAX-DECDUCTIBLE donation.

Drop off in the Parish Office. Please contact Lehel Szucs for any questions (626) 922-2514 or email at Lehel@TeamSzucs.com.

Amusement Park Tickets

Gift Cards

Free or Discounted Services

Specialty Items

Trips

Wine

Art Work

Any Other Items EMPTY BASKETS ARE NEEDED

The Silent Auction is need of empty baskets of all sizes. Please drop off in the Parish Office.

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The Respect Life Ministry is requesting volunteers to help with the Annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale which will take place on Sun-day, May 13th. Volunteers are needed on May 13th to assist at the sale, and on Saturday, May 12th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to make flower arrangements and to assist in other duties such as preparing vases and other floral containers. If you would like to volunteer, please leave your name and phone number at the parish office and state that you want to be a Respect Life Flower Sale Volunteer.

The Respect Life Ministry is also requesting donations of SMALL flower vases to be used for the single flower arrangements. These can be left at the Parish Office at the front desk. It is appreciated, if the vases and other floral containers, could be cleaned.

Thank you!

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS

May 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Summer Bible Camp is Coming!

July 16th through July 20th

We will find ourselves shipwrecked

and SAVED BY JESUS!

More details: stlouisedm.org

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held weekly at the 9:30 am Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word gives the children in grades 1 through 5 a chance to experience the readings, Gospel and a reflection in words they can understand. The children are called before the readings. They will depart from Mass and walk to the St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room to hear the readings, the Gospel, a reflection and to profess their faith. Children will return to their families for the presentation of the gifts. When the children return, they will stay with their families for the remainder of the Mass. For more information, please contact the Office of Faith Formation (626) 332-5822.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Bishop Amat Lancer Classic

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

The Bishop Amat Lancer Classic was last Sunday, April 29th at the Biltmore Hotel. Carly Lima Allevato, daughter of Joseph and Mary Grace Lima, was honored as Alumnus of the Year. She is a 1995 graduate of Amat and a 1991 graduate of St. Louise School. Carly was recognized for her generous contribution of time, talent and treasure to her Alma Mater. Mary Romero, from catholic Charities, was presented with the Monsignor Thomas A. Kiefer Humanitarian Award. She is currently the Regional Director for the San Gabriel Region of catholic Charities. In her daily work, Mary exemplifies the Lord’s call to care for all His disadvantaged brothers and sisters. Mary Grace Lima had also received the Alumnus of the Year Award in 2008. Mary Grace and Carly are the first Mother/Daughter pair to receive this recognition.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINE OUT

Thank you for the great turn out to the Dine Out in April! The next Dine Out fundraiser, which is such a great community event, is at the Peppertree Café located at 1020 E. Route 66, Glendora, 91740, (626) 914-9741, on Monday, May 21st, and Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 from 6:30 am to closing. Flyers are available in the Parish Office. Present the flyer at the time of purchase and the Peppertree will donate 20% on all dine in and take out orders. Daily specials are excluded. Proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus and will be shared with St. Louise de Marillac Church and St. Dorothy Church in Glendora.

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MONDAY MORNING PRAYER

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CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Welcome to Catholic Men’s Fellowship (CMF). It is a lay Apostolate that reaches out to all men. Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 10th, at 6:30 pm in the Multi Purpose Room.

The Catholic faith is at the center of all our activities. We reach out across all denominations, working to build up the Body of Christ. For more information contact the Faith Formation Office at (626) 332-5822 or Gil Alderete at (626) 841-9090. CMF@stlouisedm.org.

Monday Morning Prayer Group

We are a scripture based contemplative prayer group that emphasizes people’s spiritual and or life’s needs through petitions and prayer offerings of thanks and praise to God. We meet every Monday at 9:30 AM in the St. Louise Conference Room.

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is known as a world-wide Catholic Apostolate in the Catholic Church, this ministry’s purpose is to save our souls and those of others through Marian spirituality and evangelization. We meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30PM to 8:00 PM.

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

We need “Our Mother’s” powerful intercessions (the action of saying a prayer on behalf of another person). Come together and pray every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday Bible Study Group

The Thursday Bible Study Group goes over the Sunday Readings in depth. We have Power Point presentations at each session. All are welcome, including non-Catholics. We meet every Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM in the St. Louise Conference Room. The Catholic Bible Study is taught by Robert Auten, M.A., a graduate in Theology.

Fatima Prayer Group

The Fatima Prayer Group welcomes new members to pray the rosary every Friday at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center Board Room. All are welcome.

Rosary Making Group

The Rosary Making Group ministry provides and makes rosaries for foreign missions and the military. We meet the second Thursday of each month in the St. Louise Conference Room at 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM.

PRAYER GROUPS

Pope Francis describes the rosary as “Spiritual medicine for the heart, soul and the whole of life!” The Our Lady of Fatima Prayer group welcomes new members to pray the rosary every Friday at 10:30 am in the Parish Center Board Room. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the rosary. Don’t shy away from our prayer group because you are rusty in saying the rosary or if you have never been in the practice of saying the rosary. We would love to teach you.

COME PRAY THE ROSARY!

ROSARY MAKING GROUP

Learn how to make a rosary for someone less fortunate. Through the Blessed Mother’s request at Fatima, and in order to gain peace in our homes, country and in the world, our parish Rosary Makers invite men, women and children to accept Mary’s invitation to provide rosaries to those who will never have one unless it is provided for them. In this way you are the Blessed Mother’s hands. You are invited to learn how to make a rosary which takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Please come to one of our meetings on the second and fourth Thursday at 9:30 am in the Parish Center Board Room. We will meet on Thursday, May 10th, please join us!

PRAYING THE ROSARY

St. Louise de Marillac has “How to Pray the Rosary” pamphlets in the Parish Office.

The pamphlet is helpful for those that participate in the Daily Rosary & Chaplet Prayer Group. It includes the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, The Lady of All Nations and the prayer of St. Gertrude the Great.

This prayer group meets every Monday morning at 9:30 am in the St. Louise de Marillac Conference Room.

Requests for prayer are prayed before the Sacred Images of Mother Mary and Jesus.

We invite anyone who is interested to join us in prayers for healing and comfort. All prayer requests remain confident in this group. Your prayer requests can also be called in to Kay Strok at phone: (626) 960-3079.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

Content for the May 27th bulletin is due Friday, May 18th. Please send submissions to: bulletin@stlouisedm.org

or deliver to the Parish Office.

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Offertory for Sunday, April 29, 2018

2018 2017 Variance

Envelopes $ 21,625 $ 20,967 $ 658

Plate $ 3,043 $ 2,908 $ 135

TOTAL $ 24,668 $ 23,875 $ 793

STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your generous stewardship.

Please note that last year, this week, was Easter Sunday.

TAKE CARE YOUR CHURCH

Be good stewards of your church by not leaving trash in the pews, putting away your music books, close exterior doors, report broken or missing items on the church property. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Please pray for those listed below who are sick:

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Parishioners are asked to please contact the Parish Center to have a loved one placed on the sick 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 are published weekly in our bulletin. Thank you for your assistance in helping us maintain the list, and ensure those in need of prayer will receive them.

Paula Bogaski Steven Brady William Burger Matt Byers Eppie Cabral, Jr. Lilia Corte Emelina da Rosa Joe Diaz Charles Joseph Dinisi Don Dominic Dolores Erikson Joe Escalera Sr. Joe Escalera Jr. Kristi Esquibel Aileen Fallis Pat Fallis Paul Fecteu Luz Maria Garcia Gonzalo Robles Gil Vera Glick Glen Golden Carmen Gonzalez David Gonzalez Pedro Gutierrez Katrina Hannah Suzanne Hanson Jeannie Hetterscheidt Dcn. Alan Holderness

Mary Howard Mary Klante Nancy LaMascus Adele Lui Damacio Marquez Gloria Marquez Carolyn Matone Lorraine Medina

Fr. Bill Moore, SS. CC. Julie Moore Rayna Morrison Kathleen Motter Linda Nares Tracie Neria Carola Niewisch Sandra Nila Victor Nuñez Jess Panlilio Betty Rensch Bridget and Lou Riegert

Massimo Rodriguez Abraham Romero Teresita Saligumba Virginia Saligumba Susan Schmaltz Jennifer Sennett Julia Sermeno Ryan Soldridge Rita Spanier Fred Tardif Iva Vasilj Chris Williams Al Wurst Melinda Zamora

Gloria Gallegos Ford Velasquez

Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge or a donation to this years appeal. If you have not had the opportunity to do so, you can pledge online or on your mobile phone at archla.org/give. Please be sure to “credit your parish” St. Louise de Marillac to receive credit for your donation.

Goal for 2017: $143,076 Paid: $76,827.21

TOGETHER IN MISSION

May 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

April 17, 2018

Father Robert Fulton St. Louise de Marillac Church 1720 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, CA 91724 Dear Fr. Fulton and Parish Community,

Thank you for supporting this year’s BASH (Building A Scholastic Heritage) that was held on Saturday, March 24, 2018. We deeply appreciate your financial assistance and supportive spirit that helped make our event a success. Your support as a sponsor is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, again, and please be assured of the gratitude and prayers of the Benedictine Sisters, students, faculty and staff at St. Lucy’s. Blessings,

Sister Helen Dziuk, O.S.B. Principal

IN MEMORIAM

Eliana Serrano Julius Encinias

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Save the date! Boys and girls, have you thought about becoming an Altar Server here at St. Louise de Marillac? You must be in the 5th grade or higher, have made your First Holy Communion, and have a desire to serve. Training sessions will be held June 11th through June 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Trainings are held in the Church. All future Altar Servers must attend all three training dates.

May is National Bike Month and is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. National Bike Month was originally established in 1956, and is a chance to display the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage more people to get on a bike. National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride, whether you bike to work or school or to Mass, whether you ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health of the environment or simply to explore your community.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Confessions Wednesdays 7:30 PM Saturday 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

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 8 CALENDARS/SCHEDULES

MINISTRY STAFF

Robert Kochis, Director of Music (626) 915-7873 ext. 207

Sheila Uriarte, Ministries Coordinator (626) 915-7873 ext. 212

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

Teresa Culjak, Director of Faith Formation (626) 332-5822 ext. 403

Cecilia Luna, Faith Formation Secretary

Kathy Prestia, RCIA (626) 963-1463

Faith Formation Hours Monday - Thursdays/ 9 am - 6 pm

& Fridays / 9 am - 5 pm (626) 332-5822

faithformation@stlouisedm.org

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

Monday, May 7, 2018 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group SLDCFR

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:00 AM Funeral (Julian Encinias) CHURCH 6:30 PM Legion of Mary Meeting PCBR 7:00 PM Choir Practice CHURCH 7:30 PM Baptism Class SLDCFR 7:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 8th Grade

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 6:30 PM Carnival Booth Captain Meeting MPHALL 6:45 PM OLPH Novena CHURCH 7:00 PM RCIA SLDMCFR 7:30 PM Confessions CHURCH

Thursday, May 10, 2018 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Rosary Making Group SLDCFR 12:00 PM Thursday Bible Study SLDCFR 6:00 PM Quincenera Rehearsal CHURCH 6:30 PM Catholic Men’s Fellowship MPR 6:30 PM LOM Curia Meeting PCBR

Friday, May 11, 2018 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:30 AM Fatima Prayer Group PCBR 7:00 PM BINGO MPHALL

Saturday, May 12, 2018 8:00 AM Morning Mass CHURCH 10:00 AM Group Baptisms CHURCH 12:00 PM Private Baptism (Marquez) CHURCH 2:00 PM Quincenera CHURCH 5:30 PM Evening Mass CHURCH Sunday, May 13, 2018 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 5:00 PM Mass CHURCH

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TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS

DID YOU KNOW?

Sunday, May 6th 6:30 am: Aida Guerrero (RIP); Marcelina Lozano (RIP) 8:00 am: Nancy DeNardo (RIP); Catalina Pedregon (RIP) 9:30 am: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 11:00 am: Victor Mallo (RIP); Alice Ramsey (RIP) 12:30 pm: Carlos Retana (RIP); Acosta Family (RIP) 5:00 pm: Judy Burgos (RIP); Lourdes Moreto (SI)

Monday, May 7th 6:20 am: Robert “Jim” Meyers (RIP); Aguedo Gutierrez (RIP) 8:00 am: Mary Crowley (RIP); Adele Lui (RIP)

Tuesday, May 8th 6:20 am: Alfredo and Maria Doliemte (RIP) 8:00 am: Josefina Cortez (RIP); Basilisa Raymundo (SI) Wednesday, May 9th 6:20 am: In Commemoration of the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac

8:00 am: In Commemoration of the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac

9:00 am: School Families of St. Louise de Marillac

Thursday, May 10th 6:20 am: Flora B. Luna (P); Lorraine Medina (SI) 8:00 am: Mothers of Mexico (SI)

Friday, May 11th 6:20 am: Stella Derry (SI); Baby Ford Velasquez (SI) 8:00 am: Mary Nee (RIP); Nancy Urrutia (SI)

Saturday, May 12th 8:00 am: Raffaele and Anna Barone (RIP) 5:30 pm: Tim and Christine Stevens (SI)

Parents should research childcare providers.

Parents need to be the first line of protection for their children, and this includes thoroughly screening anyone who has access to the children. Ask for background information and confirm that all workers have the appropriate clearances before com-mitting to a daycare or childcare provider. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article “Is Your Babysitter Or Caregiver Safe? Performing Your Own Due Diligence Can Save a Child’s Life,” visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

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.

May 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48).

Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98).

Second Reading — Let us love one another, because love is of God (1 John 4:7-10) or 1 John 4:11-16.

Gospel — This is my commandment: love one another as I love you (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19.

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 - 16:4a

Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20

Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23

Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20

Annual Celebration of Mother’s & Children

St. Louise de Marillac Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

To honor our Blessed Mother Mary during the month of May, the St. Louise de Marillac Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold their annual celebration of mothers and children. St. Vincent de Paul has designated Veronica’s Home at Mary’s Mercy Center in San Bernardino as the recipient of our celebration. Veronica’s home is a long term Catholic residential facility for mothers and their children that provides a healthy alternative to abortion, domestic violence, substance abuse and homelessness. Beginning Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018 we will have a collection box in the Parish Center. We are asking for the following donations:

Thank you so much for your participation.

NEW clothes for children ages 1 to 9, and pajamas, socks, and underwear. Diapers size 3 to 5.