ANNUNCIATION CHURCH · 2020. 8. 29. · Masses for This Week Annunciation Church Saturday, Aug. 29th 6:00 p.m. Fr. Chua S.I. The Yeo Family Sunday, Aug. 30th 8:00 a.m. Fr. Herbert

W e are invited to reflect on the path of discipleship offered by Jesus in our readings today. Jesus, now seen by the disciples as Messiah and Christ, begins to describe most fully what this means: he will not march into Jerusalem filled with God’s power like a conquering general. His path is like that of Jeremiah; he will be rejected and mocked. His path is like that described by Paul, offering his body as a living sacri-fice. Jesus summons his followers down the same path of death and resurrection, to live the radical paradox that “whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Loving and trusting God will entail self-surrender, lead-ing us to joy in service to others. We will learn to let go of what we desire and what we think we need, trusting God to provide what we truly need.

THE TEMPTER It seems that Jesus is pretty hard on Peter in today’s Gospel, when he calls him “Satan” for questioning Jesus’ prediction of his passion. The scene echoes Matthew’s story of the temptations of Jesus (4:1–11) when Jesus encounters Satan, also called the “tempter.” Satan had sought to draw Jesus into thinking about his own needs instead of attending to God’s purposes. Peter was an unwitting tempter, anxiously reacting out of his own fears and misunder-standing.

This story speaks about Jesus’ identity and vocation, and also about our own. As God’s beloved, sent out to witness to the gospel, we are offered a foundation and a

purpose to our lives. There is much in life that tempts us, stirs up false fears, or draws us to the attractive but superficial. Jesus provides us a way forward. He named the temptations that he faced, so they had no power over him. As he fol-lowed his path, he placed his full trust in his Father.

GOD OF DIALOGUE Our reading from Jeremiah contains some of the harshest language you will find in the Bible toward God. In despair and fury, Jeremiah accuses God of deceiving and abusing him. He pours out his rage at God for ruining his life. He wants to quit God, but finds it impossible. In later verses, he alternates between giving thanks to God and wishing he had never been born. Re-markably, after all this, Jeremiah resumes his prophetic ministry.

As with Abraham (Genesis 18), Moses (Exodus 32), Job, and various psalms, Jeremiah pushes back against God. God receives and blesses their prayer, and their relationship is stronger for it. Our God is a God of dialogue, who encourages us to speak our mind and heart in full honesty. Our Trinitarian God is in eternal conversa-tion within God’s self, and with all of crea-tion. God invites honest dialogue, always grounded in love, within God’s Church, and between the Church and the world. Today’s Readings: Jer 20:7–9; Ps 63:2, 3–4, 5–6, 8–9; Rom 12:1

–2; Mt 16:21–27

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

Annunciation Church Masses for This Week Saturday, Aug. 29th 6:00 p.m. Fr. Chua S.I. The Yeo Family Sunday, Aug. 30th 8:00 a.m. Fr. Herbert RIP Lilia Ata, Lolita Garlitos Ferafita, Tom Baville, and Lily Ongsip Cheek S.I. The Yeo Family, and Fiorella Baclit 10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen 6:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Chua RIP Jeanette Sheets Monday, Aug. 31st 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Danny Do Tuesday, Sept. 1st 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Rosa Maria Wednesday, Sept. 2nd 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Jose Iturrios Thursday, Sept. 3rd 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP John Lewis First Friday, Sept. 4th 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Theresa Huong Masses for Next Week First Saturday, Sept. 5th 6:00 p.m. Fr. S.I. The Parishioners of Annunciation Sunday, Sept. 6th 8:00 a.m. Fr. RIP Antonio Lim, George Kwon, Thomas O., and Marguerite Prees. 10:00 a.m. VIETNAMESE Fr. Nguyen 6:00 p.m. SPANISH Fr. Chua RIP Adna and Frances Saul Monday, Sept. 7th Labor Day 8:30 a.m. Fr. S.I. Our Laborers Tuesday, Sept. 8th 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Henry Do Wednesday, Sept. 9th 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Norbert and Esther Gutierrez Thursday, Sept. 10th 8:30 a.m. Fr. RIP Danny Do Friday, Sept. 11th 8:30 a.m. Fr. S.I. Mau Nguyen

Outdoor Masses: Just a reminder, here are the current schedules for our weekend Masses: † The Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Vietnamese Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday and the Spanish Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The 8:00 a.m. English Mass remains the same. † If you wish to bring your own chair(s) and sit outside your car during Mass, you are welcome to do so. To ensure everyone’s safety, chairs must be placed in front of your car only, in order to maintain appropriate social distancing from 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 with the windows rolled down, and if you choose to sit outside your car during Mass. They are optional if you choose to remain in your car with the windows rolled up (i.e., if you have your air conditioner running). We are trying to maximize the parking spaces for those attending Mass and ask that all support volunteers (ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, music ministers, etc.) park inside the gate area just outside the Parish Hall We will continue to stream daily Mass at 11:00 a.m., Sunday Mass in English at 10:00 a.m., and Spanish Mass at 12:00 Noon. You can access these Masses on our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), Facebook (Annunciation Catholic Church), or YouTube (Annunciation Catholic Church Arcadia). Grateful thanks to you for continuing your donations. Like you, we have several recurring bills and your generosity greatly helps us meet our fi-nancial obligations! Please contact the Parish Office if you have questions.

Religious Education Registration Is Now Open: Registration for our 2020-2021 Religious Education School year is now open and accepting students. Registration packets will be available for pickup and, once completed, drop off, outside the Religious Education Office every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. First-year students need a Baptismal Certificate. If you are registering for Confirmation, please bring both a Baptismal and a First Communion Certificate. Families with children six years and older, who are not baptized, need to provide a copy of a birth certificate. Families returning for the second year of sacramental preparation must have all previous fees paid and cop-ies of certificates must be in our office. Due to the current situation relative to COVID –19, classes will begin online, starting Thursday, Oct. 15th for elementary grade students. Class time will be from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. each week. Confirmation classes will also begin online beginning Sunday, Oct. 4 from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Classes will take place on the Annunciation campus if/when it is deemed safe to do so and with guidance from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For more information, please call the Religious Education Office at (626) 446-1625.

Food Drive At Immaculate Conception: The St. Vincent de Paul Society based at Immaculate Conception Church is holding a food drive to support Foothill Unity Center on Sat., Aug. 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Non-perishable food only, please. In addition to the food drive, there will be a St. Vincent de Paul truck available on Sunday to collect your donations for their thrift store. Examples include: usable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens and books. All items must be clean and in good working order. If you have large items to donate, such as furniture, large appliances or vehicles, please contact St. Vincent de Paul di-rectly at (323) 224-6280 or (800) 974-3571 to arrange for a free pickup at your home. Please note that the food donations for Foothill Unity will take place both Saturday and Sunday, but the St. Vincent de Paul truck will only be there on Sun-day. All donations can be dropped off at the Immaculate Conception parking lot off Shamrock Avenue.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 30, 2020

April 7, 2002

Offering Collection $9,310.50

Thank you and God bless you.

Daily Mass Schedule: 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-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 through the gate onto the basketball area, and the seating is all socially-distanced. Masks are required.

Religious Education Catechists Needed: We anticipate the need for three teachers for our next school year, which will begin in October. Classes meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. (although they will begin virtually through Zoom meet-ings) and lesson plans are provided for you. If you would like to volun-teer for this spiritually rewarding work, or if you have questions, please contact Arcie Reza at (626) 446-1625.

Christian Service Center Information: They are accepting only non-perishable food items at this time.

Mass Alternatives: Daily Mass is streamed from Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. and Sunday Mass is streamed in English at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. The Cathedral Masses can be accessed through either Facebook (facebook.com/lacatholics) or on YouTube.

Your Church Contributions: You can access our various methods for making your contribution. These include our website (www.annunciationchurch.net), droping your contribution at the Parish Office, and using the pre-addressed envelope in your monthly mailed package.

Lord, Protect Them Joseph Villamayor Air Force Elizabeth Villamayor Air Force Robert James Logan IV Army Adrian Mc Nally Army Ronnel Resurrecion Navy Daniel Smith Marines Patrick Thompson Navy Catherine Holdren Coast Guard Robert Wrischnik Marines Brandon Tennis Navy Rafael Hernandez, Jr. Marines Mario Monoz Marines Emma Larenas Navy Gabriel Jimenez Air Force Brian Griffiths Marines John B. Goss Marines Noe Villanueva Army Stephen Cain Marines Preston Ellis Air Force Matthew Aldrete Army Patrick Parra Army Justin R. Lozano Marines Vianca Medina Army Carlos Casillas Army Alex Quesada-Bocanegra Marines Carlos Rodriguez Army Jacob Davis Navy Shannon S. Everitt Air Force Liezl Sarte Air Force Mariel Constantino Air Force Christopher Moss Marines Nicholas Goddard Army David Aguilera Army Jason Smith Marines Brandon Patanjo Navy Michael Stanton Army Alex Ascanio Marines Matthew Martinez Army Osvaldo Santillan Air Force Lazarus Fuentes Marines Cristian Jesus Garcia Army Marco Andres Garcia Army Michael Beltran Navy

Last Week’s Offertory Collections Aug. 23, 2020: $ 3.800.00 Last Year: $ 8.451.00 Online Giving: $ 1,505.00 Together in Mission—2020

Goal Amount: $ 54,834.00 Amount Pledged: $ 63,929.00 Amount Paid: $ 55,631.89 Difference OVER Amount Paid: $797.89

Please Pray For: Julie Cooper, Ger-rie Rothermel, Kathy Harris and all who are ill. Calendar of Events: Sunday, Aug. 30th Monday, Aug. 31st Tuesday, Sept. 1st Wednesday, Sept. 2nd Thursday, Sept. 3rd First Friday, Sept. 4th First Saturday, Sept. 5th

¿Sabia Que? Muchos niños pequeños se enfrentan a un mundo completamente nuevo: menos fechas de juego, menos clases en persona, cambios en los requi-sites deportivos, uso de mascarillas, saludos de lejos en lugar de abrazos. Si bien esto es dificil, es un buen momento para hablar con sus hjos sobre cómo manejar la decepción cuando las cosas cambian. Platique con sus hijos sobre el amor de Dios para nosotros y cómo aunque luchemos por comprender lo que está sucediendo, Dios está con nosotros para sobrelle-varlo todo. Para obtener más consejos, visite https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

Con Thiên Chúa không dùng một phương tiện khác nhẹ nhàng hơn để cứu độ con người, mà lại dùng thập giá với những nhục hình đau khổ, và như thế, những ai muốn đi theo và làm

môn đệ của Chúa Giêsu cũng phải đi trên con đường ấy, nhờ đó mà bản thân họ được tinh luyện, đồng thời họ góp phần nâng đỡ anh chị em. Chúa có thập giá của Chúa và mỗi người chúng ta có thập giá của mình. Con người không chào đời bằng nụ cười, nhưng bằng tiếng khóc, và rồi suốt cuộc đời họ là những trăn trở triền miên, những lo toan cuộc sống. Họ luôn phải đối diện với bao khó khăn trong đời. Hành trình của người môn đệ là hành trình thập giá: “Ai muốn theo Thày, phải từ bỏ chính mình, vác thập giá mình mà theo”. Chúa nhấn mạnh đến “thập giá mình”, có nghĩa là gánh nặng và trách nhiệm cá nhân của mỗi chúng ta, là điều không ai tránh khỏi trong kiếp người. Tuy nhiên, trong quan niệm chung của con người, thật không dễ dàng chấp nhận thập giá. Thánh Phêrô không thể hiểu và chấp nhận thập giá. Ông đã phản ứng trước lời tiên báo của Chúa về cuộc khổ nạn Người sắp phải chịu. Trước đó, ông vừa tuyên xưng Đức tin vào sứ mạng thiên sai của Chúa và lời tuyên xưng này được Chúa khen ngợi. Ấy vậy mà khi nghe Chúa nói về khổ hình, ông vội can: “Xin Thiên Chúa đừng để Thầy gặp chuyện ấy!”. Suy nghĩ của thánh Phêrô cũng là lối suy nghĩ của khá nhiều người tín hữu chúng ta. Họ chỉ thích tin và theo Chúa để được những điều may mắn. Họ chọn lựa những điều luật mà họ cho là phù hợp và không liên lụy đến quyền lợi cá nhân mình. Khi gặp phải những gian nan, họ “rửa tay” để không dính dáng đến mình. Thánh Phaolô khuyên chúng ta: “Anh em hãy hiến dâng thân mình làm của lễ sống động, thánh thiện và đẹp lòng Thiên Chúa. Đó là cách thức xứng hợp để anh em thờ phượng Người” (Bài đọc II). Quả vậy, không có sự thờ phượng nào tốt đẹp cho bằng một cuộc sống thánh thiện, thể hiện qua đức mến Chúa yêu người. Gợi Ý Chia Sẻ Cuộc đời thường được ví như một cái chợ: chợ đời. Ai cũng phải tranh đua, vật lộn, thậm chí dùng cả những thủ đoạn, lọc lừa để thắng được người khác. Bạn nghĩ một Kitô hữu đạo đức có cơ may thành công giữa chợ đời không? Chấp nhận sống đúng Lời Chúa là chấp nhận vác thập gía. Có khi nào bạn đã vác thập giá vì sống Lời Chúa không? Có thập giá nào hiện nay bạn còn sợ vác? Chúa đã khiêm tốn và kiên trì nhận lấy những thất bại trong cuộc đời cũng như mọi đau khổ của thập giá, xin biến mọi đau khổ cũng như mọi thử thách chúng con phải gánh chịu mỗi ngày, thành cơ hội giúp chúng con thăng tiến và trở nên giống Chúa hơn. Xin dạy chúng con biết rằng chúng con không thể nên hoàn thiện nếu như không biết từ bỏ chính mình và những ước muốn ích kỷ. Amen.

Lạy Thiên Chúa, Ngài là Chúa con thờ, linh hồn con đã khao khát Chúa.

Bài đọc 1 Gr 20,7-9 Vì lời Đức Chúa mà con đây bị sỉ nhục. Bài đọc 2 Rm 12,1-2 Anh em hãy hiến dâng thân mình làm của lễ sống động. Tin Mừng Mt 16,21-27 Ai muốn theo Thầy, phải từ bỏ chính mình.

Suy Niệm

P arece que Jesús es bastante duro con Pedro, de acuerdo con el Evangelio de hoy, cuando lo llama “Satanás” por cuestionar la predicción de Jesús sobre su pasión. La escena hace eco a lo que dice Mateo acerca de las tentaciones de Jesús (4:1-11) cuando Jesús se encuentra con Satanás, también llamado “el tentador”. Satanás había bus-cado atraer a Jesús para que pensara en sus propias necesidades en lugar de atender a los propósitos de Dios. Pedro fue un tentador involun-tario, reaccionando con impaciencia a causa de sus propios miedos y malentendidos.

Esta historia habla de la identidad y vocación de Jesús y también de la nuestra. Como amados de Dios, enviados a dar testimonios del Evangelio, se nos ofrece un fundamento y un propósito para nuestras vidas. Hay muchas cosas en la vida que nos tientan, despiertan falsos temores o nos atraen a lo atractivo pero superficial. Jesús nos propor-ciona un camino a seguir. Él nombró las tentaciones que enfrentó para que no tuvieran po-der sobre él; y mientras seguía su camino, depositó toda su confianza en su Padre.

DIOS DEL DIÁLOGO Nuestra lectura del libro de Jeremías incluye uno de los lenguajes más duros hacia Dios que encon-trarás en la Biblia. En la desesperación y la furia, Jeremías acusa a Dios de engañarlo y maltratarlo. Pone su rabia contra Dios por haberle arruinado su vida. Quiere dejar a Dios, pero le resulta imposible. En unos versículos más adelante, alterna entre dar gracias a Dios y desear no haber nacido. Extraordi-nariamente, después de todo, Jeremías reanuda su ministerio profético.

Como Abraham (Génesis 18), Moisés (Éxodo 32), Job y varios salmos, Jeremías retrocede contra Dios; pero Dios recibe y bendice su oración y por eso su relación es más fuerte. Nuestro Dios es un Dios del diálogo, quien nos anima a decir lo que pensamos y lo que sentimos con total honestidad. Nuestro Dios trinitario está en una conversación eterna dentro de Dios, y con toda la creación. Dios nos invita al diálogo honesto, siempre basado el amor, dentro de la Iglesia de Dios y el mundo. Lecturas de hoy: Jer 20:7–9; Sal 63 (62):2, 3–4, 5–6, 8–9; Rom 12:1–2; Mt 16:21

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We encourage you to take notes as you reflect on this week readings / homily:

Liturgy Francine Moore (626) 930-0448 Eucharistic Ministers Linda Gutierrez (626) 446-7837 Lectors Christine Hunt (626) 422-3934 Sacristans Kathy Trinaystich (626) 359-6553 Altar Servers Frances Luna (626) 327-6147 Ushers Raul Arias (626) 357-6465 Music Ministry Joella Merten, Dir. (626) 821-0264 Joe Adamski (626) 437-5921 Francine Moore (626) 930-0448 Carlos Orozco (626) 371-6438 Deidre Stadler (626) 357-1433 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Pastoral Council Mark Lopez (626) 417-8541 Couples/Singles for Christ Perry Rivera (909) 594-6475 Bereavement Gary Cooper (626) 482-5041 Finance Council Jerry Gutierrez (626) 446-7837 Perpetual Adoration/Nite Adoration Leticia Carbajal (626) 277-9429 Rosary Prayer Group Gary Miller [email protected] Meditation Group Pat Arkosy (626) 444-9355 Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304 Christian Service Saturdays 10 am-12 Noon Grupo de Oracíón Teresa Villareal (626) 236-0374 Safeguard the Children Dianne Logan (626) 303-6299 Encuentro Matrimonial: Ramiro y Mirna Cabrera (626) 376-1079 Fatima First Saturday Devotion: Jo DeLa Torre (310) 663-1955 Divine Mercy Prayer Group Lupe Sheets (626) 716-1714 Women’s Ministry Joella Merten (626) 821-0264 BLD Prayer Community Kathy Dela Paz (626) 629-0788 Intercession Ministry Gloria Murillo (626) 316-0628 Justice & Peace Ministry Cathlene Wells (626) 840-7966 Prayer Chain Ministry Marie Nimmrich (626) 448-3304

ANNUNCIATION CHURCH 1307 East Longden Avenue, Arcadia CA ~ www.annunciationchurch.net

OFFICE: 2701 Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 447-6202 Fax: (626) 447-9834 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M.) Office Manager Ms. Christine Hunt Ext. 11 Receptionist Mrs. Kathleen Trinaystich Ext. 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2701 South Peck Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Telephone: (626) 446-1625 Monday & Wednesday 5:00—8:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday 2:00—8:00 P.M Closed on Fridays Director Arcie Reza Office Staff: Alexandra Dixon and Jessica Tang Confirmation/Youth Ministry Arcie Reza R.C.I.A. (Adults Only) Sandra Rivera (626) 506-9068 R.C.I.A. for Children/F.I.R.E. Children’s Liturgy Esther and Susan (626) 446-1625

Pastor: Rev. Freddie Chua In Residence: Rev. Eugene Herbert Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Timothy O’Connell

LITURGIES Saturday Evening Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon (Español) 3:00 p.m. (Vietnamese) 4:45 p.m.—Liturgy of the Hours Weekday Mass Schedule 8;30 a.m. Mon. Tue. Thurs. Friday Wed. [Marian Devotion] with O.L.O.P.H. Devotion 7:00 P.M. Rosary 7:30 P.M. Mass of the B.V.M. First Friday Schedule 7:45 A.M. Reconciliation 8:30 A.M. Mass & Exposition All Day Adoration 7:30 P.M. Benediction Fatima First Saturday Devotion 7:00 P.M. Adoration 8:00 P.M. Mass Holy Days Vigil: 5:30 P.M. 8:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. or by appointment Matrimony Six months notice required. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Baptism Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the necessary paperwork and to be given the name and phone number of the Baptism Catechist to contact and pre-register for your classes. Child Abuse Hotline Reporting Sexual Abuse: (800) 355-2545 Heather T. Banis (213) 637-7650 Ph.D