St. Louise de Marillac Church

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

“This season has much to offer to quench our thirsts.”

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

December 11, 2016 Third Week of Advent

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

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RITE OF ACCEPTANCE MASS

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

SIMBANG GABI St. Louise is once again joining with local parishes in a Novena of Masses in prepara on for the birth of our Savior.

Simbang Gabi is the celebra on of the annual Novena Mass, a tradi on the Filipinos brought with them from the Philippines. Simbang Gabi was adapted from the Catholic Misa de Gallo, which means “Mass of the Rooster,” to indicate it is held when the rooster crows and dates back to 1565. during this season, Filipinos create beau ful decora ons called “parol,” paper lanterns to commemorate the Star of Bethlehem. These lanterns were used by the farmers to guide them in the dark to the Holy Mass. Tradi onally, the days events would begin two hours before dawn to give farmers a chance to hear Mass before se ng out for the fields. Choirs would sing Tagalog songs such as “Pasko-na-Naman” (It’s Christmas Again), and “Himig Pasko.” A er Mass, they would treat themselves to tradi onal puto, kutsinta and bibingka, made with sweet rice and rice dough to crown each day of the nine-day Christmas novena and to truly celebrate Christmas, the Filipino Way. (occcatholic.com).

All Filipino families of St. Louise are also invited to assist in the planning and prepara on for our own Simbang Gabi celebra on which will be held at 7:00pm Saturday, December 17th, with a recep on to follow in Msgr. Pierce Hall.

Sign-ups are taking place this Sunday, December 11th, outside of the Hall pa o a er Masses. If you are interested in par cipa ng in either event, please call Tess Panlilio at (909) 971-3529 .

The Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day celebra on is on Monday, December 12th, 2016. The day begins at 5:00 am with the Rosary in the pa o area, then Holy Mass at 6:00 am. There is a breakfast recep on that will follow a er Mass in the Msgr. Pierce Hall. Mariachi’s will perform at Mass and at the recep on.

5:00 am Rosary in the Pa o 6:00 am Holy Mass Mariachi’s will perform 7:15 am Breakfast Recep on

Please join us! This celebra on is open to all and is a beau ful celebra on both musically and spiritually.

The Rite of Acceptance is the first of the “threshold rites” of the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults (RCIA), and the first public liturgical ritual. In the Rite of Acceptance, a change of iden ty takes place: those previously known as inquirers will become catechumens. They are officially welcomed by the Church as disciples at the Mass so the en re Catholic community can par cipate ac vely in the celebra on. The Rite of Acceptance Mass is Sunday, December 18th at the 9:30 am Mass.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—educa ng the young, comfor ng the sick, seeking jus ce for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gi to the Re rement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medica ons, nursing care, and other necessi es. Please give generously to today’s second collec on.

A DAY OF PRAYER—OLG Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be a day of prayer and solidarity with families of immigrants. A day of prayer with a focus on the plight of refugees and migrants will take place on December 12, 2016, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Catholics are invited to offer prayers wherever they may be. For example, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ office of Migrant and refugee Services (MRS) has also developed a Scriptural Rosary in Diversity that includes prayers for migrants and refugees at h p://www.jus ceforimmigrants.org/documents/Scriptural-Rosary-Eng.pdf.

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GUADALUPANA MINISTRY

The Msgr. Pierce Hall was bustling this past weekend. The Guadalupana’s were handing out the tamale orders for those fortunate enough to have placed an order for these delectable tamales. The Guadalupana Ministry sold 181 dozen for a total of 2,172 tamales!

The proceeds from the tamale fundraiser offset the expenses for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is tomorrow, Monday, December 12th beginning at 5:00 am with a rosary. The Holy Mass begins at 6:00 am which includes music from the Mariachi’s and ends with a breakfast recep on in the Msgr. Pierce Hall. See Page 2 in the bulle n for more informa on.

St. Louise Confirma on and Youth Ministry had their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, December 4th serving hotcakes, scrambled eggs and sausages. There were tables set up selling Christmas homemade cra s, jewelry, cards and goodies.

CONFIRMATION’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST

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St. Louise Christmas Card

POOR BOX

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Offertory for Sunday, December 4, 2016

2016 2015 Variance

Envelopes $ 28,844 $ 18,078 $ 6.766

Plate $ 3,209 $ 2,710 $ 499

TOTAL $ 28,053 $ 20,788 $ 7,265

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

your support of our many programs and ministries.

POINSETTIA DONATIONS Can you imagine a be er way to celebrate the exhilara ng joy and radiance of Christmas than with poinse as? These cheery flowering ornamental plants are celebrated during this special season for their brightly colored foliage. With their openness and flowers, they embrace life in all its blessed richness.

At St. Louise de Marillac, let us remember those nearest and dearest to us, whether living or deceased, with these brightest of all flowers in prepara on of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the reason for this season. Through the ages, poinse as have been given as gi s, and in this season of giving, let us honor God’s only bego en Son, the greatest gi of all.

So please join us and bring your poinse as to the Msgr. Pierce Hall pa o or Parish Center on Monday, December 12th thru Friday, December 23rd in me for inclusion at our Christmas Eve and Midnight Masses.

St. Louise invited young ar sts to contribute a religious Christmas drawing to be considered for the parish Christmas card for 2016. We received many great selec ons, and ended up choosing three. One for a Christmas dinner invita on, and two for the Christmas cards. We would like to thank all of the ar sts that shared their talents and submi ed entries, especially Jade Coronado, Grade 5, Jimena Coronado, Grade 3, and Zoey Rico, Grade 2.

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of the Regional Bishop San Gabriel Pastoral Region 16009 East Cypress Avenue, Irwindale, California 91706

December 1 , 2016 Father Robert Fulton St. Louise de Marillac Church 1720 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, CA 91724-1640 Dear Father Fulton, As we begin Advent, I wanted to take this time and thank you for the gift cards that you donated, which were used as raffle prizes for the Thanksgiving Luncheon for the Religious on November 19th. We would not have had so many prizes to raffle without your generous donation. Thank you again for your wonderful gift, I am so grateful for your generous support. Sincerely, Most Reverend David O’Connell

St. Louise has had two separate incidents of the from our “Poor Boxes” that were located in the church and in the church ves bule. The first incident involved removing the locks and the second incident the box was taken in its en rety. We will now have one box available for your contribu ons, located inside the church next to the tabernacle. If you no ce anything or anyone ac ng suspicious, please contact the parish office at (626) 915-7873 and note the

me of day the occurrence was observed.

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

Dec.18th • Posada in the Hall

ONE LIFE LA

DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

Decorate the Church and the Hall for Christmas! We need your help! Come and share your decora ng gi s and talents on Thursday, December 22nd for the church and Friday, December 23rd for the Hall from 12:00 pm un l finished. Help decorate our beau ful Church and Parish Hall for the coming of our Lord! We will welcome all who would like to help. You do not need to be crea ve, just will to decorate the Lord’s house. If you are interested please contact Lydia Bergherm at (626) 257-0354

On Sunday, December 11th, we will have our Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 am Mass.

These liturgies are held every Sunday, except holiday weekends, in the Conference Room. Allow our children (First through Fifth grade) to share in a more meaningful Mass experience.

The third annual OneLife LA event is Saturday, January 21st, 2017. Join us as we declare a commitment to valuing and protec ng all human life, par cularly the most vulnerable in our community. The event will begin with a walk up Temple Street, across Grand Avenue and down 1st Street, culmina ng in a family-friendly picnic with music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organiza ons. The event starts at La Placita Olvera, Downtown LA and ends at Grand Park. The guest speakers for the event will be a soap-opera star turned pro-life advocate, a death row exoneree, a fi een year old crooner with au sm, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and more. At OneLife LA 2017 these speakers will share the stage to tell stories of incredible survival, unthinkable hope, and remarkable faith. To register for this event please contact the Faith Forma on office at (626) 332-5822

Everyone is welcome to the Posada which is sponsored by the Confirma on and Youth Ministry teams. Join us on Sunday, December 18th a er the 5:00 pm Mass in the Msgr. Pierce Hall as we celebrate the nine days of religious observance commemora ng the Holy Pilgrimage of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. We will have a procession that ends in the Hall, a rosary, piñatas, music, food and fellowship. All are welcome, so please join us!

POSADA

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HOLIDAY OUTREACH

Christmas Cards for Incarcerated

St. Louise has the opportunity to make the Christmas holiday be er for our incarcerated brothers at the Pitchess Deten on Center in Castaic and at the California Ins tute for Men in Chino. Just the simple act of providing Christmas Cards and postage will make it possible for these men to stay connected with their families and loved ones during a difficult me of the year.

Donated cards need to be new and in unopened boxes, due to security requirements. Please do not put stamps inside the boxes, but keep separate. Cards need to have religious themes. Dona ons will be accepted un l today, December 11th. Collec on boxes for the cards will be in the Parish Center and in the church ves bule for your convenience. Please bring stamps to Parish Office only.

McKinley Children’s Center

Most of the children in the McKinley Children’s Center have never celebrated a holiday or know what it is like to receive a gi from someone who cares. All of us can be that someone!

If you selected a “ornament” from one of the trees please return the ornament with the Gi Card to the Parish Office only as the gi cards are treated just like cash before Friday, December 16th. POINSETTIA

Please join us and bring your poin-se a to the Msgr. Pierce Hall pa o or Parish Center on Monday, December 12th through Friday, December 23rd to be displayed at our Christmas eve and Midnight Masses. For more informa on please see page 4 of this bulle n.

CHRISTMAS AND YEAR-END GIFTS

During the advent season may you reflect upon the blessings you have received throughout this year and consider making a year-end or Christmas gi of these blessings. GIVE ONLINE This is the easiest way to make your year-end gi using a credit or debit card. You can make a one- me gi or set up a recurring gi : www.stlouisedm.org. BRING YOUR GIFT TO MASS St. Louise de Marillac relies on your generosity at Christmas in order to celebrate the Eucharist and to serve and pray as one community and one body in Christ. Please return your Christmas envelope at any

me in the offertory basket, or bring to the parish office.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

Our Advent retreat is Monday, December 12th, 2016 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the church. Father McShane will touch the subject of the First Christmas when Jesus and the Holy Family were turned away at the Inn with the words, “There is no room for you here!” This Advent season we too can allow the Secular World and Christmas prepara ons to overshadow that which is the most important thing to prepare—our hearts.

This Advent, let us make room for Christ in our hearts and home that we might joyfully receive the Infant Savior on Christmas Day! Father McShane will lead our Advent retreat with spiritual reflec ons as well as prac cal ways by which we can prepare ourselves and our families to eagerly receive the Prince of Peace with open hearts renewed!

The retreat will include prac cal ways in which to spiritually prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus. There will be reflec ons on the First Christmas and how we can see more deeply the meaning of Christmas spiritually and how it relates to us in the sense how we can take the elements of the First Christmas and apply them to our celebra on today.

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

Tere Albano; Yolanda Adrego; Sonny Bernabe; Darlene Bertelsen; Ma Byers; Lore a Cady; Lilia Corte; Marco Cruz; Joe Escalera Sr. & Jr.; Mario Estanislao; Carmen Gonzalez; David Gonzalez; Pedro Gu errez; Robert Hendrich; Mary Howard; Adele Lui; Damacio Marquez; Gloria Marquez; Patricia Marquez; Carolyn Matone;Jose Montes; Carlos Mota; Kathleen Mo er; John Murphy; Tracie Neria; Frank Nila Jr.; Sandra Nila; Victor Nuñez; Robert Ornelas; Michael Reyes; Jennifer Senne ; Patricia Serio; Julia Sermeno; Ferdinand Silveo; Victor Sison; Ryan Soldridge; Albert Stroberg; Iva Vasilj; 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.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Homeless Coali on Winter Shelter

Help feed the body and soul of those that are less fortunate. We need your help! Please donate your slightly worn clothing to our shelter clothing bou que. New items that we donated are underwear and white socks. Miscellaneous items needed include: gloves, caps, blankets, duffle bags, back packs, flip flops, belts, purses, wallets, rain poncho’s and umbrellas.

Place the items to donate in the church ves bule in the marked box or in the parish office in the marked box un l Wednesday, Dec. 14th.

Winter Shelter Program 2016-2017

Dec. 1st through Dec. 15th St. Christopher Catholic Church

629 S. Glendora Avenue West Covina

Dec. 16 through Jan. 1st St. Dorothy Catholic Church

241 S. Valley Center Ave, Glendora

Jan. 2nd through Jan. 15th Glenkirk Presbyterian Church

1700 East Palopinto, Glendora

Jan. 16th through Jan. 31st St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1345 Turnbull Canyon, Hacienda Heights

Feb. 1st through Feb. 14th Holy Name of Mary

724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas Feb. 15th through March 1st

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

1835 Larkvane Road Rowland Heights

MASS SCHEDULE

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Monday, December 12th 5:00 am Rosary 5:30 am Mananitas 6:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass

Simbang Gabi

Saturday, December 17th at 7:00pm

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Children’s Mass Church 4:30 pm Msgr. Pierce Hall 6:30 pm Church Midnight– Church

Christmas Day 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

New Year’s Eve December 31st 5:30 pm Vigil

New Year’s Day January 1st 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

December 14, Wednesday 7:00pm St. Dorothy Catholic Church

December 15, Thursday 7:00 pm Immaculate Concep on, Monrovia

December 19 , Monday 7:00 pm St. Frances of Rome, Azusa

December 20, Tuesday 7:00 pm Sacred Heart, Covina

December 21, Wednesday 7:00 pm St. Louise de Marillac

ADVENT PRAYER

God of hope be with us in our Advent journey

to be stable and beyond, be with us in our mee ng

and in our travelling together, be with us in our worship and our praying together,

be with us in our Advent journey

to the stable and beyond, Our God of hope.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, December 12, 2016 5:00 AM Guadalupe Rosary Hall Pa o 6:00 AM Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 9:00 AM Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass CHURCH 9:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group SLDMCR 7:00 PM Advent Retreat CHURCH

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 6:30 PM Legion of Mary PCBR 7:00 PM Choir Prac ce CHURCH 7:00 PM Women of Faith Bible Study 8thGrade 7:30 PM Bap sm Class SLDMCR

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 7:00 PM RCIA SLDMCR

Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 12:00 PM Thursday Bible Study SLDMCR

Friday, December 16, 2016 6:20 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:30 AM Fa ma Rosary Prayer Group PCBR 6:00 PM Bingo MPHALL

Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:00 AM Daily Mass CHURCH 10:00 AM Group Bap sm CHURCH 2:00 PM Quincenera CHURCH 5:30 PM Evening Mass CHURCH 7:00 PM Simbang Gabi CHURCH 8:00 PM Simbang Gabi Recep on MPHALL

Sunday, December 18, 2016 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

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, Marriage, Annulments, Visitors to the Sick & Pastoral Counseling (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 l (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

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DID YOU KNOW?

TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, December 11th 6:30 am: David Hsu (RIP); Eileen Isom (RIP) 8:00 am: Soetopo Kantono and Family (SI) 9:30 am: Walter Riebli (RIP); Myron Baasch (SI) 11:00 am: The Metrie Family (SI) 12:30 pm: St. Louise Parish Families (SI) 5:00 pm: Andy Verdugo (RIP); Gene Crane (RIP)

Monday, December 12th 6:20 am: Maria and Emigdo Marquez (RIP) 8:00 am: Henry Solis (SI); Jose Calayco (RIP)

Tuesday, December 13th 6:20 am: Natalie Metrie (RIP); Mabel Vasquez (RIP) 8:00 am: Federico Cunanan (SI); Troy Melie-Taj (SI)

Wednesday, December 14th 6:20 am: Glenn Theriot (SI); Arlene Salazar (RIP) 8:00 am: Maricar Villar (SI); Tonette Martin (RIP)

Thursday, December 15th 6:20 am: Sophia Sanchez (RIP); Albert Palanca (SI) 8:00 am: Timothy Gleason (RIP); Tonette Martin (RIP)

Friday, December 16th 6:20 am: Marko and Iva Dragicevic (RIP) 8:00 am: Natalie Metrie (RIP); Antonio Sarte (SI) Saturday, December 17th 8:00 am: Israel Matthew Romo (RIP); Iva Vasilj (SI) 5:30 pm: Ed and Gayle Macatula (SI)

First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be pa ent, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Ma hew 11:2-11). 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: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT

Pokémon Go stops could lead kids to dangerous places. With the popular game Pokémon Go, kids can interact with virtual game components in real-life loca ons. Some features of the game can present serious dangers for children using the app and interac ng with other gamers. “PokéStops” – loca ons in which players can collect Pokémon – can be anywhere, and recently, one was reported to be at the entrance of a rehabilita on center that housed sex offenders. Parents should be aware of the game’s features and monitor children’s use to ensure that any Pokémon collec ng is done safely. For a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “Pokémon Go and Social Network-ing,” 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.

Week Three Candle Name: Shepherd’s Candle Candle Symbolizes: Joy Reminds Us: The Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus. Verse: Luke 2:7-15 Prayer: O Lord, we beg Thee, incline thy ear to our pray-ers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of thy visita on. Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.

St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church Christmas Celebrations 2016

Penance Services

Wednesday, December 14th St. Dorothy, Glendora, 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 15th Immaculate Conception, Monrovia, 7:00 pm

Monday, December 19th St. Frances of Rome, Azusa, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 20th Sacred Heart, Covina 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 21st St. Louise de Marillac, Covina 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule

4:00 pm Children’s Mass Church 4:30 pm Msgr. Pierce Hall

6:30 pm Church Midnight Mass—Church

Christmas Day 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Mass 8:00 am - Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 5:30 pm

Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day )Mass Schedule 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm

Las Posadas Celebration Sunday, December 18th at 6:00 pm Simbang Gabi Celebration Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 pm Poinsettia Donations, December 12th—23rd Donate a poinsettia for Christmas liturgies in prayerful remembrance of a loved one or with special intention.

Decorate the Church and Hall for Christmas We need your help! If you would like to volunteer to decorate the Church on Thursday, December 22nd for the Church and/or on Friday, December 23rd for the Hall from 12:00 pm until finished (evening). Please come.

For more information call the Parish Center at (626) 915-7873

Or visit www.stlouisedm.org