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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
H ow do we encounter God in the midst
of the trials and storms of our lives?
Our readings help us reflect upon God’s
not fully mature, or as extraordinary as oth-
ers’ faith might seem to be. But they knew
that their faith, however small or imperfect,
presence with us in difficult times. We hear was real and true. We might remember that
of the prophet Elijah, who had just boldly our own “little” faith is cherished by God.
demonstrated God’s power, and is now ter- God loves us as we are, and always seeks
rified as he flees for his life, desperately to form us toward a fully mature Christian
seeking God’s presence. We hear of Peter, life of faith.
after briefly walking on water during the
storm, sinking fast as fear overwhelms him. GROUNDED IN GOD’S FAITH-
At times our fears, sadness, or fatigue
might severely test even our strongest de-
FULNESS
sires to care for others and to serve God. Today’s passage from Saint Paul’s letter to
Perhaps these are the moments when, as the Roman begins an extended reflection,
we encounter our weakness, we may open in Chapters 9–11, of Paul’s coming to terms
ourselves more deeply to God’s strength. with the mixed but generally negative re-
Often with difficulty, and perhaps over a ception of his fellow Jews toward his proc-
lifetime, we can learn to depend on God, lamation of Christ. He was concerned for
who always extends a loving hand toward the Jewish people certainly, but also for the
us, especially during the storms of our lives. members of the early church, who were
both Jew and Gentile. His primary concern
was that their Christian faith should always
A “LITTLE” FAITH be grounded in God’s faithfulness. So Paul
In Matthew’s Gospel, Peter often serves as rejected any notion that God somehow had
a representative of Jesus’ other disciples, abandoned Israel or God’s covenant with
and of all who strive to follow Jesus. When them.
Peter desires to imitate Jesus by walking
on the water in the middle of the storm, As Catholic teaching confirms, especially in
maybe wishing to show how strong his faith the Second Vatican Council, the Church
is, he encounters his own limitations and shares with the Jewish people in the tradi-
his need to be rescued by Jesus. Jesus tion of God’s faithfulness. We are to ac-
then says to Peter, with tenderness as well knowledge and repent of the Church’s par-
as with challenge, “O you of little faith.” Je- ticipation and complicity in the darkness of
sus accepted the fragile and limited faith of anti-Semitism, both in the past and today.
Peter and the other disciples and loved We pray continually with and for the Jewish
them unconditionally. people as our sisters and brothers in faith.
The early church identified with Peter, as Today’s Readings: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11–13a; Ps 85:9, 10, 11–12, 13–
people with a “little” faith. Their faith was 14; Rom 9:1–5; Mt 14:22–33
Annunciation Church
Masses for This Week
Saturday, Aug. 8th
6:00 p.m. Fr. Herbert
RIP Jose Iturrios, Amanda Santos,
Mary Norman Coppi, and Richard Asca- Thank You To Our Vietnamese Community:
sio Several members of our Vietnamese Community came to the Parish Office last
Sunday, Aug. 9th Saturday and got us going on our “facelift” of the upstairs rooms. They removed
8:00 a.m. Fr. Chua walls, relocated electrical wiring, removed old plumbing fixtures and much more!
RIP George Kwon, Sister Mary Thanks to their efforts, we are moving ahead in transforming this space into ad-
Francine, and Janie Medina ditional meeting rooms. God bless this group for their talented hands and self-
S.I. Michelle Reed, and the less hearts!
Parishioners of Annunciation
10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen Feast Of The Assumption:
6:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Chua Because this year’s Feast Day falls on a Saturday, this day is NOT OBLIGED.
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Fr. Freddie will record a morning Mass that will be available on our usual sites at
Monday, Aug. 10th 10:00 a.m. that day for all to view.
8:30 a.m. Fr.
RIP Rosa Maria
Outdoor Masses:
Tuesday, Aug. 11th Just a reminder, here are the changes that were announced last weekend and
8:30 a.m. Fr. will be implemented this weekend:
RIP John Lewis
Wednesday, Aug. 12th
† The Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Vietnamese
8:30 a.m. Fr.
RIP Alejandro Camiling
Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday and the Spanish Mass will be
Thursday, Aug. 13th celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The 8:00 a.m. English Mass remains the
8:30 a.m. Fr. same.
S.I. Angelina Paglinawan † If you wish to bring you own chair(s) and sit outside your car during Mass,
Friday, Aug. 14th you are welcome to do so. To ensure everyone’s safety, chairs must be placed
8:30 a.m. Fr. in front of your car only, in order to maintain appropriate social distancing from
RIP Ma Wai Kung the cars around you. Personal-sized only umbrellas are allowed so as to not
block the view of attendees who might be seated behind you.
† Masks are required when you enter the parking lot, if you remain in your car
Masses for Next Week with the windows rolled down and if you choose to sit outside your car during
Saturday, Aug. 15th Mass. They are optional if you choose to remain in your car with the windows
Feast of the Assumption of the rolled up (i.e., if you have your air conditioner running).
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30 a.m. Fr. Freddie We are trying to maximize the parking spaces for those attending Mass and
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation ask that all support volunteers (ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, music
6:00 p.m. Fr. ministers, etc.) park inside the gate area just outside the Parish Hall
S.I. Angelina and Manuel Paglinawan
Sunday, Aug. 16th We will continue to stream daily Mass at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Mass in English
8:00 a.m. Fr. at 10:00 a.m. and Spanish Mass at 12:00 Noon. You can access these
RIP The Han Family and Friends, An- Masses on our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), Facebook
gela Shih, Christina Soriano, and Paula
(Annunciation Catholic Church), or YouTube (Annunciation Catholic Church
Serrano
S.I. Christina Medina, and Christopher
Arcadia). Grateful thanks to you for continuing your donations. Like you, we
Kline have several recurring bills and your generosity greatly helps us meet our fi-
10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen nancial obligations! Please contact the Parish Office if you have questions.
6:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr.
S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Religious Education Registration Is Now Open:
Monday, Aug. 17th Registration for our 2020-2021 Religious Education School year is now open
8:30 a.m. Fr. and accepting students. Registration packets will be available for pickup and,
RIP Theresa Huong once completed, drop off, outside the Religious Education Office every Sunday
Tuesday, Aug. 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. First-year students need a Baptismal Certificate.
8:30 a.m. Fr. If you are registering for Confirmation, please bring both a Baptismal and a First
S.I. Manuel Paglinawan Communion Certificate. Families with children six years and older, who are not
Wednesday, Aug. 19th baptized, need to provide a copy of a birth certificate. Families returning for the
8:30 a.m. Fr. second year of sacramental preparation must have all previous fees paid and cop-
RIP Henry Do ies of certificates must be in our office. Due to the current situation relative to
Thursday, Aug. 20th COVID –19, classes will begin online, starting Thursday, Oct. 15th for elementary
8:30 a.m. Fr. grade students. Class time will be from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. each week. Confirmation
RIP Danny Do classes will also begin online beginning Sunday, Oct. 4 from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 21st Classes will take place on the Annunciation campus if/when it is deemed safe to do
8:30 a.m. Fr. so and with guidance from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For more information,
S.I. Clarice Donnelly please call the Religious Education Office at (626) 446-1625.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 9, 2020
Did You Know? Please Pray For: Patricia Meier,
Online relationships are important, especially for teens and young people. Martin Mendoza, Julie Cooper, and
But adults who use social media to connect with the children in their lives all who are ill.
need to be sure that they are building appropriate relationships. Before
sending a friend request, consider the “PAN” standard. While used com-
monly for appropriate real-life touch, in today’s increasingly virtual use.
PAN is a good benchmark for online interactions. Communications should
be Public, Appropriate, and Non-sexual. For more information, request a
copy of the VIRTUS article “Before you send a young person a ‘friend re-
quest’” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/. Calendar of Events:
Sunday, Aug. 9th
Daily Mass Schedule: Monday, Aug. 10th
Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the
patio area on the north side of the Parish Offices. Our usual Wednes- Tuesday, Aug. 11th
day evening Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. that day for the time
being., Parking is available either in the Parish Office parking lot, or Wednesday, Aug. 12th
through the gate onto the basketball area and the seating is all socially-
distanced. Masks are required. Thursday, Aug. 13th
Religious Education Catechists Needed: Friday, Aug. 14th
We anticipate the need for three teachers for our next school year,
which will begin in October. Classes meet on Thursday afternoons from Saturday, Aug. 15th
3:45 to 5:00 p.m. (although they will begin virtually through Zoom meet- Feast of the Assumption of the
ings) and lesson plans are provided for you. If you would like to volun- Blessed Virgin Mary (not obliged)
teer for this spiritually rewarding work, or if you have questions, please
contact Arcie Reza at (626) 446-1625.
Lord, Protect Them
Christian Service Center Information: Joseph Villamayor Air Force
They are accepting only non-perishable Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force
Robert James Logan IV Army
food items at this time. Adrian Mc Nally Army
Ronnel Resurrecion Navy
Mass Alternatives: Daniel Smith Marines
Patrick Thompson Navy
Daily Mass is streamed from Our Lady of Catherine Holdren Coast Guard
the Angels Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. and Robert Wrischnik Marines
Brandon Tennis Navy
Sunday Mass is streamed in English at Rafael Hernandez, Jr. Marines
10:00 a.m., followed by Mass in Spanish at Mario Monoz Marines
Emma Larenas Navy
12:30 p.m. The Cathedral Masses can be Gabriel Jimenez Air Force
accessed through either Facebook Brian Griffiths Marines
(facebook.com/lacatholics) or on YouTube. John B. Goss Marines
Noe Villanueva Army
Stephen Cain Marines
Your Church Contributions: Preston Ellis Air Force
Matthew Aldrete Army
You can access our various methods for Patrick Parra Army
making your contribution. These include Justin R. Lozano Marines
Vianca Medina Army
our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), Carlos Casillas Army
droping your contribution at the Parish Alex Quesada-Bocanegra Marines
Office, and using the pre-addressed Carlos Rodriguez Army
Jacob Davis Navy
envelope in your monthly mailed package. Shannon S. Everitt Air Force
Liezl Sarte Air Force
Mariel Constantino Air Force
Last Week’s Offertory Collections Christopher Moss Marines
Aug. 2, 2020: $ 5,628.00 Nicholas GoddardApril 7, 2002
Army
Last Year: $ 9,107.00 David Aguilera Army
Jason Smith Marines
Online Giving: $ 2,735.00
Together in Mission—2020
Offering
Brandon CollectionNavy
Patanjo $9,310.50
Michael Stanton Army
Goal Amount: $ 54,834.00 Alex Ascanio Marines
Amount Pledged: $ 63,139.00 ThankMartinez
Matthew you and GodArmy bless you.
Osvaldo Santillan Air Force
Amount Paid: $ 53,857.08 Lazarus Fuentes Marines
Difference UNDER Amount Paid: Cristian Jesus Garcia Army
$976.92 Marco Andres Garcia Army
Michael Beltran Navy
E n el Evangelio de Mateo, Pedro a menudo
sirve como una representación de los otros
discípulos de Jesús y de todas las personas que se
ENRAIZADO EN LA FIDELIDAD DE DIOS
El pasaje de la carta de san Pablo a los romanos
comienza con una reflexión extensa, en los capítu-
esfuerzan por seguir a Jesús. Cuando Pedro desea
los 9 al 11, de la aceptación de Pablo a la recep-
imitar a Jesús caminando sobre las aguas en me-
ción variada pero generalmente negativa de sus
dio de una tormenta, quizá deseando mostrar cuán
compañeros judíos hacia su proclamación de
fuerte su fe es, él enfrenta sus propias limitaciones
Cristo. Desde luego él se preocupaba por el pueblo
y su necesidad de ser rescatado por Jesús, quien
judío, y también por los miembros de los primeros
luego le dice a Pedro con ternura y también con un
cristianos que eran tanto judíos como no judíos. Su
desafío: “Oh tu poca fe”. Jesús acepta la frágil y
preocupación principal era que su fe cristiana siem-
limitada fe de Pedro y la de los otros discípulos y
pre debería estar enraizada en la fidelidad de Dios.
los ama incondicionalmente.
Así que Pablo rechazó cualquier noción que Dios
La Iglesia primitiva se identificó con Pedro, como de alguna manera había abandonado a Israel o la
personas con “poca” fe. La fe de ellos no estaba alianza de Dios con ellos.
completamente madura, o tan extraordinaria como
Como lo confirma la enseñanza católica, especial-
la fe que de otros podría parecer. Pero sabían que
mente el Concilio Vaticano II, la Iglesia comparte
su fe, por pequeña o imperfecta que fuera, era real
con el pueblo judío la tradición de la fidelidad de
y verdadera. Podríamos recordar que nuestra
Dios. Debemos reconocer y arrepentirnos de la
propia poca “fe” es apreciada por Dios. Dios nos
participación y complicidad de la Iglesia en la
ama tal como somos y siempre busca formarnos
oscuridad del antisemitismo, tanto en el pasado
hacia una vida cristiana de fe completamente
como hoy. Rezamos continuamente con y por el
madura.
pueblo judío como nuestros hermanos y hermanas
en la fe.
Lecturas de hoy: 1 Re 19:9a, 11–13a; Sal 85 (84):9, 10, 11–12, 13–14; Rom 9:1–
5; Mt 14:22–33Mong đợi Chúa, tôi hết lòng mong đợi,
cậy trông ở lời Người.
Bài đọc 1 1 V19.9a.11-13a
Hãy đứng trên núi trước mặt Đức Chúa.
Bài đọc 2 2 Rm 9,1-5
Giả như vì anh em, mà tôi có bị nguyền rủa, thì tôi cũng
cam lòng.
Tin Mừng Mt 14,22-33
Xin Ngài truyền cho con đi trên mặt nước mà đến với
Ngài.
Suy Niệm Sau khi làm phép lạ hoá bánh ra nhiều, Chúa Giêsu đã bảo các môn đệ rời bỏ đám đông để
qua bờ bên kia, còn Ngài thì lo việc giải tán dân chúng.
So sánh hai đoạn Tin Mừng ấy chúng ta ghi nhận được một chi tiết thú vị. Đó là giữa lúc các môn đệ muốn
giải tán dân chúng thì Chúa Giêsu lại yêu cầu các ông giữ họ lại và lo cho họ ăn. Còn bây giờ khi các ông
muốn ở lại với họ thì Ngài lại buộc các ông phải rời bỏ họ mà đi nơi khác. Chúa Giêsu xem ra muốn chất
dứt niềm hứng khởi của các ông giữa một đám đông vừa mới được thưởng thức phép lạ Ngài làm. Qua đó
Chúa Giêsu như muốn dạy các ông một bài học về tinh thần phục vụ đích thực: Hãy phục vụ người khác
nhưng đừng tìm cách hưởng thụ hay khai thác những kết quả do việc phục vụ đem lại. Hãy giúp đỡ vì tình
trạng cần giúp đỡ của người khác chứ không thể dựa vào lòng biết ơn của họ để tạo thêm uy tín, thanh danh
hay ảnh hưởng của riêng mình.
Người môn đệ của Chúa phải luôn ở trong tư thế sẵn sàng từ bỏ nơi của phép lạ hoá bánh ra nhiều, nơi của
sự thành công, nơi của những cơ sở đã được gầy dựng, nơi của một chỗ đứng đã được bảo đảm, để đến một
nơi xa lạ, một nơi khởi sự làm quen với những bất trắc và những khó khăn có thể gặp phải. Cũng như trên
đỉnh Taborê, giữa lúc Phêrô đang tính chuyện dựng lều thì Ngài lại giục các ông phải xuống núi và tiếp tục
con đường lên Giêrusalem, là nơi bản án tử hình của Ngài đang được chuẩn bị.
Công cuộc rao giảng Tin Mừng của các môn đệ không phải là không có những bất trắc, những xáo trộn và
những hiểm nguy, như xưa trên mặt biển, các ông đã gặp phải phong ba bão táp. Nhưng nếu chỉ nhìn vào
những bất trắc, thì người ta dễ thất vọng và thối lui. Thế nhưng Chúa Giêsu vẫn có đó trong đêm tối của
phong ba bão táp. Ngài có đó để nói với chúng ta rằng: Hãy yên tâm, Thầy đây, đừng sợ.
Vấn đề là trong những lúc bất trắc xảy đến, chúng ta phải biết nhận ra sự hiện diện của Ngài để can đảm và
vững tâm bước tới. Giữa những âm thanh của biển gầm sóng vỗ, chúng ta phải biết nhận ra tiếng nói của
Ngài. Và như thế niềm tin của chúng ta phải là một niềm tin, không xuất phát từ lý luận, từ sách vở, nhưng
xuất phát từ việc nhận biết Chúa và tiếng gọi yêu thương của Ngài giữa những sự kiện xảy đến trong cuộc
sống của chúng taWe 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: Mark Lopez (626) 417-8541
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 Saturdays 10 am-12 Noon
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 Cathlene Wells (626) 840-7966
Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Prayer Chain Ministry
Ph.D Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304You can also read
