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ANNUNCIATION CHURCH
"As the father sent me, so I send you."
1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 Parish Office: 2707 Peck Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-6202 / Fax (626) 447-9834 Website: AnnunciationChurch.net
T he readings from Leviticus and from
the Gospel of Mark today speak of
healing and hope. Leviticus outlines proce-
plays of power—over illness, over evil spir-
its, over nature—eventually lead him to the
“powerlessness” of the cross.
dures to prevent the spread of leprosy, a The experience of Jesus guides us in our
skin disease understood to be a great dan- own efforts to be of service. Surrendering
ger to the community. Those with the dis- control is often very difficult. To be a ser-
ease were isolated and ritually impure. Ab- vant is to engage with others, where fre-
sent some cure from God, they were con- quently we lose some control over our
sidered beyond hope. Their lives were like freedoms, time, and energies. Often there
a living death, and likely they saw no future is a cross or two to bear. As Jesus let go of
hope in their lives. Jesus’ healing of a control in his life, he also placed his trust in
leper was thus a profound sign of the his Father. He invites us to do the same.
promised reign of God, which Jesus had
earlier announced. The healing was like
raising the leper up from death, and thus a FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
hint of Jesus’ resurrection. Where are In today’s passage from First Corinthians,
there “lepers” today, those isolated or out- Paul concludes his extensive reflections on
cast from our communities? Who are those a variety of issues in Christian life, summa-
our society considers beyond hope, or rizing with “whatever you do, do everything
deems not worth the trouble to offer hope? for the glory of God.” Beyond the specific
How can we imitate Jesus in offering a problems he addresses, Paul invites his
healing touch to them? listeners deeper, to consider the primary
orientation of life in Christ. We live “for the
glory of God” when we organize our lives
SURRENDERING CONTROL around God’s values and purposes. We
The Gospel today concludes the first chap- find our identity within God’s story as de-
ter of Mark, which traces the rapid expan- scribed in the scriptures. We are called to
sion of Jesus’ ministry. Excitement about join God’s work in care for others. Just like
Jesus grows so much that he can’t enter a Paul, we wrestle with many difficult prob-
town without being besieged. His healing lems emerging from the messiness of daily
of a leper results in a reversal: the leper, living. As Lent approaches, we might claim
who had been isolated from the commu- some time to reflect upon how life’s messi-
nity, is now free to speak with everyone. ness connects with our identity and calling.
Jesus, who before could speak freely, now
must isolate himself from the crowds. By Today’s Readings: Lv 13:1–2, 44–46; Ps 32:1–2, 5, 11; 1 Cor
serving others, Jesus lost some control 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40–45
over his ministry. This is the first hint of
what happens later in Mark. Jesus’ dis-
Annunciation Church
Masses for This Week
Saturday, Feb. 13th
5:00 p.m. Msgr. O’Connell
RIP Jennifer Santo Domingo
Sunday, Feb. 14th Ash Wednesday:
8:00 a.m. Fr. Chua We have prepared individual, sealable baggies that will contain blessed ashes.
RIP Junior Marquez, Irena Attached to this baggie will be instructions regarding how to properly anoint
Paradowska and John Nguyen yourself and others, how to dispose of them, and some catechetical information
S.I. Clara Nguyen on what Ash Wednesday signifies in the Catholic Church. For those who at-
10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen tend Mass this weekend, one baggie will be handed out as you leave the park-
12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. de la Vega ing lot following the conclusion of Mass. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th, we
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation will offer the pre-bagged ashes on a drive-thru basis. Volunteers will be in our
Monday, Feb. 15th parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please
8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua enter the parking lot on the East side—from Peck Road. You will be di-
S.I. Gina Wells rected to one of two lines to pick up your ashes. There will be a pre-recorded
Tuesday, Feb. 16th Mass available for your viewing at your convenience that day. You are encour-
8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell aged to view Mass prior to your anointing.
S.I. Marta Paradowska-Lopez
Wednesday, Feb. 17th Rain Policy:
8:30 a.m. Fr. Herbert We have developed a policy that will be followed in the event that rain affects our
RIP John Nguyen weekend Masses. If it is raining at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, and rain is in the fore-
Thursday, Feb. 18th cast for the remainder of that day, our Vigil Mass and Confessions will be can-
8:30 a.m. Fr. Herbert celled. If it is raining at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday and rain is in the forecast for the re-
RIP Severino and Encarnacion de Leon mainder of the morning, our Sunday Masses will be cancelled. This information will
Friday, Feb. 19th be posted on our website (www.annunciationchurch.net) and our Facebook page
8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua (Annunciation Catholic Church. If you are unsure about the celebration of Mass,
RIP Irena Paradowska please check those sources for information.
Lenten Discipline:
By Divine Law, as recorded in Sacred Scripture, the life of a Christian must be a life
of penance. To encourage this ideal, the Church has set forth these rules and
Masses for Next Week regulations for the observance of Lent:
Saturday, Feb. 20th A. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.
5:00 p.m. Fr. Eugene B. All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence only.
RIP Teresa Marquez Church Law binds as follows:
Sunday, Feb. 21st A. The Law of Abstinence (not eating meat) obliges those who have
8:00 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell completed their 14th year.
S.I. Clara Nguyen, Karel Van Tilborg B. The law of Fast (only one full meal each day, the other two meals to-
and Armando Rami9rez gether being less than one full meal, with nothing between meals)
RIP Theresa Vui Tran and the Carlton obliges those who have completed their 21st year until the beginning of
Family their 60th year.
10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen C. Grave inconvenience excuses from the laws of fast and abstinence.
12:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Chua
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Outdoor Masses:
Monday, Feb. 22nd † The Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Vietnamese
8:30 a.m. Msgr. O’Connell Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, and the Spanish Mass will be
S.I. The Ruiz Family celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. The 8:00 a.m. English Mass is the same.
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd † If you wish to bring your own chair(s) and sit outside your car during Mass,
8:30 a.m. Fr. Herbert you are welcome to do so. To ensure everyone’s safety, chairs must be placed
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation in front of your car only, in order to maintain appropriate social distancing from
Wednesday, Feb. 24th the cars around you. Personal-sized only umbrellas are allowed so as to not
8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua block the view of attendees who might be seated behind you.
RIP John Nguyen † Masks are required when you enter the parking lot, if you remain in your car
Thursday, Feb. 25th with any of the windows rolled down, or if you choose to sit outside your car
8:30 a.m. Fr. Herbert during Mass. They are optional if you choose to remain in your car with the
S.I. Francine Moore windows rolled up. We are trying to maximize the parking spaces for those
Friday, Feb. 26th attending Mass and ask that all support volunteers (ushers, Eucharistic Minis-
8:30 a.m. Fr. Chua ters, Lectors, music ministers, etc.) park inside the gate area just outside the
RIP John Nguyen
Parish Hall.
Daily Mass streams at 11:00 a.m., Sunday Mass in English at 11:00 a.m., and
Spanish Mass at 2:00 p.m.. You can access these Masses on our website
(www.annunciationchurch.net), Facebook (Annunciation Catholic Church), or
YouTube (Annunciation Catholic Church Arcadia).
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Feb. 14, 2021
¿Sabia Que? Please Pray For: the Stadler family,
La mayoría de los adolescentes están ansiosos por tener citas de novi- Augie Herrera, Eddie Herrera, and all
azgo, al contrario de los padres de familia, quienes pueden estar menos who are ill.
ansiosos porque llegue ese momento. Su propia preparación y la de su
hijo or hija adolescente para tener citas inteligentes y seguras es clave.
Como familia, establezca reglas y hágalas cumplir. Discuta a quién
pueden ver sus hijos, qué actividades están permitidas o prohibidadas,
qué tan tarde pueden quedarse fuera. Asegúrese de que su hijo o hija
adolescente tenga claro cómo manejarse en situaciones difíciles y que
tenga una “salida” si necesita apoyarse en usted o en otro adulto de confi- Calendar of Events:
anza. La honestidad y la especificidad harán que estas conversaciones Sunday, Feb. 14th
tengan más impacto y que sea más probable que queden grabadas en la
mente de su hijo adolescente. Para obtener más consejos sobre cómo Monday, Feb. 15th
manejar las citas de noviazgo entre adolescentes, lea el articulo de VIR- Presidents’ Day
TUS “Preparándose para el dia en que su adolescente comience a tener Offices Closed
citas de noviazgo” en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
Tuesday, Feb. 16th
Wednesday, Feb. 17th
Weekday Mass Schedule: Ash Wednesday
Mass is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Parish
Hall. Socially distanced seating, and masks are required. Please enter Thursday, Feb. 18th
the hall through the south door (which faces the parking lot).
Friday, Feb. 19th
Online Carmelite Retreat:
The Discalced Carmelite friars invite you to join them in an online Saturday, Feb. 20th
Lenten Retreat. The theme of this retreat is “Journey From Dwelling
Place to Dwelling Place With St. Teresa of
Avila” and was inspired by her book, Inte- Lord, Protect Them
Joseph Villamayor Air Force
rior Castle. You can register using the
Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force
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Virtual Bereavement Sessions: Robert Wrischnik Marines
St. Luke Church in Temple City is offering a Brandon Tennis Navy
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Chính Chúa là nơi con ẩn náu, khắp bốn bề trổi vang
những khúc ca mừng con được giải thoát.
Bài đọc 1 Lv 13,1-2.44-46
Người mắc bệnh phong hủi, phải ở riêng ra bên ngoài trại.
Bài đọc 2 1 Cr 10,13--11,1
Anh em hãy bắt chước tôi, như tôi bắt chước Đức Ki-tô.
Tin Mừng Mc 1,40-45
Chứng phong hủi biến khỏi anh, và anh được sạch.
Suy Niệm Bài Phúc âm hôm nay, thánh Marcô cũng tường thuật lại một cử chỉ đẹp mà Chúa Giêsu
đã dành cho người bệnh phong hủi nan y. Ngài đưa tay chạm vào thân thể lở loét của anh.
Một thân thể hôi hám và dơ bẩn mà người đời đã xa tránh. Hành động này không chỉ nhằm mục đích chữa
bệnh cho anh mà còn xoa dịu nỗi đau trong lòng của anh. Anh bị người đời khinh chê. Anh bị xã hội loại
trừ. Người đời xếp anh vào hàng tội nhân bị Thiên Chúa giáng hoạ. Khi chạm đến thân thể anh, Chúa
Giêsu cũng chạm đến tâm hồn anh. Anh được chữa lành cả hồn lẫn xác. Tâm hồn anh cũng bình an và
tươi vui. Từ nay anh không bị người đời xa lánh, khinh chê. Từ nay anh không còn tủi hổ vì phận số bất
hạnh của mình. Qua Chúa Giêsu, anh được cộng đồng đón nhận. Nhờ Chúa Giêsu, anh được xã hội nhìn
nhận. Giờ đây anh có thể sống tươi vui như bao con người khác trong xã hội. Anh không còn mặc cảm về
bệnh tật. Anh không còn mặc cảm bị khinh chê. Chúng ta không ngạc nhiên khi một người phong hủi đi
tìm kiếm và đến gặp Đức Giêsu. Anh ta nài xin Ngài giúp anh ta trở lại hòa nhập với cộng đồng. Qùy gối
trước mặt Đức Giêsu, anh ta khẩn xin tha thiết với một ước muốn giản đơn, “Nếu Ngài muốn, Ngài có thể
làm cho tôi được sạch”. Mặc dù bệnh nhân không nài ép Chúa với một cung điệu ai oán và trang trọng,
nhưng anh ta bày tỏ mong ước với một động thái xác quyết và tin tưởng, vì “Ngài có thể làm việc này”.
Đây là một thái độ biểu tỏ đức tin. Anh ta tin tưởng tuyệt đối vào quyền năng của Đức Giêsu và tín thác
nơi lòng trắc ẩn của Ngài. Người mắc bệnh phong cùi là hình ảnh tượng trưng cho tâm hồn tội lỗi, vì tội lỗi
cũng chính là thứ phong cùi thiêng liêng, làm cho tâm hồn chúng ta trở nên hôi thối và chết dần chết
mòn. Bời đó, với một lòng tin tưởng, chúng ta hãy chạy đến với Chúa Giêsu, để được chữa lành, để được
tha thứ, nhờ đó, chúng ta được liên kết với Thiên Chúa và với anh em, sợi dây liên kết này vốn đã đứt đoạn
do tội lỗi của chúng ta.
“Một lời nói hay - không bằng một cử chỉ đẹp”. Cuộc sống sẽ hạnh phúc hơn khi mỗi người biết làm đẹp
lòng nhau. Cuộc sống sẽ bớt đi những tủi hờn, những cô đơn và thất vọng nếu chúng ta biết sống đẹp với
nhau. Đừng chơi xấu, đừng loại trừ nhau, nhưng hãy đón nhận nhau. Mỗi người chúng ta hãy can đảm loại
bỏ những hành vi thô lỗ, cộc cằn từ chính gia đình chúng ta. Mỗi thành viên trong gia đình hãy biết dâng
tặng cho nhau những cử chỉ đẹp như: sự quan tâm, sự khiêm tốn, ôn hoà và hiền hậu với nhau. Chúng ta
không thể sống trọn vẹn đức ái Kitô giáo nếu chúng ta không yêu mến gia đình chúng ta. Đức ái luôn mời
gọi chúng ta phục vụ nhau một cách quảng đại, hy sinh và quên mình. Đức ái mời gọi chúng ta sống khiêm
nhu, hiền lành và nhẫn nại với nhau. Đức ái bao hàm sự bao dung và đón nhận nhau trong yêu thương và
tha thứ. Đức ái mời gọi chúng ta dâng tặng cho nhau những nghĩa cử yêu thương làm đẹp lòng nhau.
C on el Evangelio de hoy se termina el primer
capítulo de Marcos, el cual sigue la expansión
rápida del ministerio de Jesús. El entusiasmo por
PARA LA GLORIA DE DIOS
En el pasaje de la primera carta a los corintios, Pablo
concluye sus reflexiones extensas sobre una
Jesús aumenta tanto que él no puede entrar a un variedad de temas de la vida cristiana, resumiendo
pueblo sin que sea asediado. La curación del leproso con “todo lo que hagan, háganlo todo para la gloria
resultó en un cambio, el leproso, que se había aislado de Dios”. Más allá de los problemas específicos que
de la comunidad, tiene ahora la libertad de hablar con él presenta, Pablo invita a sus oyentes a profundizar,
quien quiera. Jesús que antes podría hablar libre- a considerar la orientación primaria de la vida en
mente, ahora debe aislarse de las multitudes. Al ser- Cristo. Vivimos “para la gloria de Dios” cuando or-
vir a los demás, Jesús perdió el control sobre su min- ganizamos nuestra vida alrededor de los valores y
isterio. Esta es la primera indicación de lo que pasará propósitos de Dios. Encontramos nuestra identidad
después en Marcos. La manifestación del poder de dentro de la historia de Dios como se describe en las
Jesús sobre las enfermedades, los espíritus inmun- Escrituras. Estamos llamados a unirnos a la obra de
dos y la naturaleza; con el tiempo lo llevarán a la Dios en el cuidado de los demás. Al igual que Pablo,
“impotencia” de la cruz. luchamos con muchos problemas difíciles que surgen
La experiencia de Jesús nos guía en nuestro propio del desorden de la vida diaria. Al acercarse la
esfuerzo por servir. Entregar el control a menudo es Cuaresma, podríamos solicitar tiempo para reflex-
muy difícil. Ser un siervo es comprometerse con los ionar en cómo el desorden de nuestra vida se
demás, donde frecuentemente perdemos algún con- conecta con nuestra identidad y vocación.
trol sobre nuestras libertades, tiempo y energías. A
Lecturas de hoy: Lv 13:1–2, 44–46; Sal 32:1–2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mc
menudo hay una o dos cruces que tenemos que car- 1:40–45
gar. Mientras Jesús dejaba el control de su vida, él
también depositaba su confianza en su Padre. Él nos
invita a hacer lo mismo.We encourage you to take notes as you reflect on this week readings / homily:
ANNUNCIATION CHURCH
1307 East Longden Avenue, Arcadia CA ~ www.annunciationchurch.net
Pastor: Liturgy
Rev. Freddie Chua Francine Moore (626) 930-0448
In Residence: Eucharistic Ministers
Rev. Eugene Herbert Linda Gutierrez (626) 446-7837
Pastor Emeritus Lectors
Msgr. Timothy O’Connell Christine Hunt (626) 422-3934
Sacristans
Kathy Trinaystich (626) 359-6553
LITURGIES Altar Servers
Saturday Evening Vigil Frances Luna (626) 327-6147
5:30 PM Ushers
Sunday Raul Arias (626) 357-6465
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Music Ministry
12:00 Noon (Español) Joella Merten, Dir. (626) 821-0264
3:00 p.m. (Vietnamese) Joe Adamski (626) 437-5921
4:45 p.m.—Liturgy of the Hours Francine Moore (626) 930-0448
Carlos Orozco (626) 371-6438
Weekday Mass Schedule Deidre Stadler (626) 357-1433
8;30 a.m. Mon. Tue. Thurs. Friday
Wed. [Marian Devotion]
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
with O.L.O.P.H. Devotion
Pastoral Council
7:00 P.M. Rosary
OFFICE: David Gutkind (626) 622-5024
7:30 P.M. Mass of the B.V.M.
2701 Peck Road Couples/Singles for Christ
Monrovia, CA 91016 First Friday Schedule Perry Rivera (909) 594-6475
Telephone: (626) 447-6202 7:45 A.M. Reconciliation Bereavement
Fax: (626) 447-9834 8:30 A.M. Mass & Exposition Gary Cooper (626) 482-5041
Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. All Day Adoration Finance Council
(Closed for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M.) 7:30 P.M. Benediction Jerry Gutierrez (626) 446-7837
Office Manager Perpetual Adoration/Nite Adoration
Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11 Fatima First Saturday Devotion Leticia Carbajal (626) 277-9429
Receptionist 7:00 P.M. Adoration Rosary Prayer Group
Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10 8:00 P.M. Mass Gary Miller rosaryprayers@yahoo.com
Meditation Group
Holy Days Pat Arkosy (626) 444-9355
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Vigil: 5:30 P.M. Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick
2701 South Peck Road
8:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304
Monrovia, CA 91016
Telephone: (626) 446-1625 Christian Service
Reconciliation Temporarily Closed
Monday & Wednesday 5:00—8:00 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday & Thursday 2:00—8:00 P.M Grupo de Oracíón
or by appointment Teresa Villareal (626) 236-0374
Closed on Fridays
Director Safeguard the Children
Matrimony
Arcie Reza Dianne Logan (626) 303-6299
Six months notice required. Please
Office Staff: Alexandra Dixon and Encuentro Matrimonial:
contact the Parish Office to schedule
Jessica Tang Ramiro y Mirna Cabrera (626) 376-1079
an appointment with the Pastor.
Confirmation/Youth Ministry Fatima First Saturday Devotion:
Arcie Reza Baptism Jo DeLa Torre (310) 663-1955
Please stop by the Parish Office to Divine Mercy Prayer Group
pick up the necessary paperwork Lupe Sheets (626) 716-1714
R.C.I.A. (Adults Only)
Sandra Rivera (626) 506-9068 and to be given the name and phone Women’s Ministry
number of the Baptism Catechist to Joella Merten (626) 821-0264
contact and pre-register for your BLD Prayer Community
R.C.I.A. for Children/F.I.R.E. Kathy Dela Paz (626) 629-0788
classes.
Children’s Liturgy Intercession Ministry
Esther and Susan (626) 446-1625 Child Abuse Hotline Gloria Murillo (626) 316-0628
Reporting Sexual Abuse: Justice & Peace Ministry
(800) 355-2545 Mark Mc Cormick
Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Prayer Chain Ministry
Ph.D Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304You can also read
