11 Baptism of the Lord - Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Mission through Baptism 

We, the People of God, 

under the patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption, 

are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. 

As members of the Body of Christ, 

gathering for worship around the Table of Word and Sacrament, 

we commit ourselves to love and support one another 

in faith, hope, and love. 

We are sent forth as apostles, in the power of the Holy Spirit, 

to make the Good News present and alive in our world 

through evangelization and hospitality, healing and service, 

education and the establishment of justice. 

Baptism of the Lord 

Week of January 11, 2009 

“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

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The Pastor’s Desk… 

As I’m writing this on Monday, January 5, two days 

before my prostate surgery, I’m aware that you will be 

reading this the following weekend, as I, hopefully, am 

breathing a sigh of relief that it’s over and I’m out of the 

hospital. 

My feelings right now are of overwhelming gratitude 

for so many things. First for all of you, and the great 

outpouring of love and prayers that I have received from 

you. Thanks to all of you too for the wonderful spirit of 

Christian community that you have. 

I am very grateful for the OLA Pastoral Team, those 

wonderful people listed in the back of the bulletin, who 

work together so beautifully and with such great 

dedication to support the life and ministry of our parish. I 

just spent much of the morning in meetings with them, 

informing one another about the current happenings in the 

parish, planning upcoming events, and reviewing the 

progress of our parish strategic plan. I am totally in awe 

of them, and I don’t think there’s a greater group of people 

on this planet. 

I’m very grateful for Fr. John Tran and Fr. John 

Bosco Musinguzi who will be working extra hard this next 

month filling in the gaps caused by my absence. And I 

don’t want to forget Fr. Tony Campbell and Fr. Peter 

O’Reilly, who are both retired but also will be helping 

with those gaps. 

Many of you have asked if I need anything, or what 

you can do for me while I’m recovering from this surgery. 

I do have one request, in addition to the obvious one for 

prayers. That request is this... 

One of the best things you can do for me is to put 

time and effort into increasing your own participation in 

the ministry of God’s people. There are many 

Grateful... 

opportunities for this presented here at OLA. Right now 

one of the most significant ones is the Spiritual Gifts 

Workshop that is being led by Ann Brown beginning this 

coming Wednesday. There’s more information about it on 

the next page. Called Discovering God’s Vision for Your 

Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts, these four sessions 

present a unique opportunity for you to discover God in 

your life: where God is present, and where God is leading 

you. 

If next week Ann were to email me with the news 

that all 20 spaces for this workshop were filled and she 

had a waiting list of 20 more… Ah, that would really 

make my day, and my recovery would be so much more 

pleasant! 

Finally, I am also grateful to all the doctors, nurses, 

researchers, and the St. Jude Healthcare system that makes 

this kind of treatment of prostate cancer possible, with 

nearly 100% assurance that the cancer is eliminated 

completely. Likewise, I’m grateful that I am blessed with 

access to this kind of care; that is not possible for so many 

people. We have to pray and work that our society will 

see access to affordable healthcare a basic right for 

everyone. 

For the next month or so, various members of our 

Pastoral Team will be “sitting at the Pastor’s Desk,” 

writing this column, and sharing wonderful things about 

their life and ministry. I am grateful to them. 

While I’m away, visits, phone calls, and cards won’t 

be necessary, but emails will always be welcome if you 

wish: thomas.welbers@gmail.com. 

I love you. 

Fr. Tom Welbers 

Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The U.S. bishops pastoral on stewardship reminds 

us that Baptism gives all of His disciples a share in His priestly work and calls them 

“to offer up the world and all that is in it – especially themselves – to the Lord of all.” 

Thank you for giving us the most wonderful Christmas 

Many thanks to our parishioners for their generous gift of poinsettias. To have the church and auditorium 

overflowing with this lovely Christmas plant was a sign of the giving heart of our parish family. Special 

thanks to Denise De La Rosa for the large number of poinsettias she donated. We also want to thank 

the men, women and teens who helped in setting up the environment 

for the church and auditorium The work was completed in 

only two days this year, thanks to the many willing, efficient and 

creative hands that helped! It was particularly inspiring to see our 

young people so eager to help in a variety of ways. 

The OLA Environment Team 

Parish offertory collection: 

Last weekend, 1/3-4 

Same weekend 2007 

Same weekend 2006 

$31,119.41 

$31,562.66 

$29,111.12

3 Highlights 

Complete Parish Directory on Page 8 

Meetings 

• Secular Franciscans will 

gather in the convent Sunday, 

Jan 11 at 12:30 p.m. 

• St. Vincent de Paul Society 

convenes Monday, Jan. 12 at 

7 p.m. in the school library. 

• Fellowship of Catholic 

Christian Women assembles 

Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in 

the auditorium. 

• Safeguard the Children committee 

gathers Tuesday, Jan. 

13 at 7 p.m. in the pastor’s 

office. 

• Leadership Night is this 

Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. in 

the auditorium, followed by 

the Pastoral Council in the 

Sapienza Room. 

• Italian Catholic Federation 

gathers Friday, Jan. 16 in the 

auditorium at 6:30 p.m. 

community life 

Learn about college funding 

A College Funding Workshop for all parish families will be 

offered Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium by parishioner 

Rudy Montalvo of the non-profit organization, Circle of 

Neighbors. The event is sponsored by OLA School as a service to 

our families and does not involve so-called “scholarship search 

companies.” The workshop will offer instruction for families of all 

income levels about how to obtain a minimum of $5,000/year in 

college endowment funds that do not require repayment. Reservations 

for the workshop are requested at 229-8599. 

I.C.F. plans casino turnaround trip 

It’s time for another day trip with the Italian 

Catholic Federation to San Manuel Casino on 

Monday, Feb. 2. The bus will leave the OLA 

parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. 

Deadline for reservations is Jan. 26 through 

Inez Quintana at (909) 596-0884 or (909) 762- 

7269 (cell). Cost is $15 per person. 

It’s Undies Sunday! Bring donations 

of new socks and underwear 

for the homeless the 

weekend of Jan. 10-11 to bins 

on the patio. 

See Page 6 

Stephen Ministry representatives 

will be on the patio this 

weekend to answer questions 

about this support ministry. 

See Page 6 

Learn about the Knights of 

Columbus this weekend on the 

patio after all Masses. 

Scrip will be sold this Sunday, 

Jan. 11 after all morning 

Masses in the auditorium. 

Italian Catholic Federation 

will be on the patio Sunday 

mornings this month to take 

reservations for their Feb. 2 

casino “turnaround” trip. 

See article at left 

A Spiritual Gifts Workshop 

will be offered on four Wednesday 

evening beginning Jan. 14. 

Here’s an opportunity to learn 

more about yourself and God’s 

plan for your life. 

See Back Cover 

Deadline coming 

Montclair Plaza receipts must 

be submitted to the school office 

or to the customer service 

desk at the plaza no later than 

Jan. 31 to be credited to OLA 

School for the annual competition 

for Cash for Schools. Call 

626-7135 for details.

Mass Intentions/Readings 

The Baptism of the Lord 

Week of Jan. 11 /Year B 

MONDAY, January 12 

Heb 1:1-6; Mk 1:14-20 

6:30am T Special Intention 

8:15am M Special Intention 

5:30pm C David Stella 

TUESDAY, January 13 

St. Hilary 

Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28 

6:30am M Mary & Kenneth Plomer 


5:30pm C Special Intention 

WEDNESDAY, January 14 

Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 

6:30am T Annie Lori Surbeck 


5:30pm C Collective Intentions 

THURSDAY, January 15 

Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45 

6:30AM M Special Intention 

8:15AM T Refugio Bernardino 

5:30PM C Sally Cobangco 

FRIDAY, January 16 

Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12 

6:30am T Ricardo Cruz 


5:30pm T Special Intention 

SATURDAY, January 17 

St. Anthony 

Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17 

8:15am M Sarita Comyns 

4:00pm C Death Penalty 

Recipients 

5:30pm T Jose Castillo 

SUNDAY, January 18 

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Week of 

Prayer for Christian Unity 

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 

17-20; Jn 1:35-42 


9:00am O Mina Rossi 

11:00am M Alfred Trevino 

1:00pm F Eugenia Avalos 

3:00pm T People of the Parish 

5:00pm M Rosario Medina 

7:00pm C Collective Intentions 

Presider Key: 

C = Campbell 

O = O’Reilly 

V = Visitor 

=Deceased 

M = Musinguzi 

T = Tran 

W = Welbers 

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worship & 

Water Born 

I don’t like rain much, but I do know that with it comes green hills 

in the spring. We understand, especially living in Southern California, 

that water means life. But given what we saw after Hurricane Katrina, 

we know that water can also mean death. 

That is what we are taught about Baptism. Baptism is death and 

life. We die to our old selves and are born again in Christ Jesus. As 

with the early Christians, this is not only symbolic. To become a Christian 

as an adult has always meant letting our old life die. Even today, 

adults preparing for Baptism struggle with this challenge as they go 

through the discernment of becoming Catholic. But it is easy to forget 

this aspect of Baptism when talking about the sacrament for infants. 

After all, what could a one-month-old have to die to? With infants, we 

tend to focus on the new life. So where is the “dying-to-sin” part? 

Having the privilege of preparing families for Baptism, I have 

come to realize that in order to have a Catholic family, it is necessary 

for the family to make a commitment to die to sin. Otherwise there are 

too many ways in which the world seduces us into thinking that there is 

no difference between a Christian family and one without faith. A 

Christian family is called to live lovingly, simply, and generously. But 

this can be a tall order when the world tells us that we deserve more, 

that relationships and people are disposable, and that all that matters is 

grabbing the next goody. 

This Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. It is a great 

moment to reflect not only on what our own Baptism means to us individually, 

but also on what it means to us as families in all our various 

lifestyles. What are the ways in which the world distracts us from being 

the kind of family that God wants us to be? What needs to die in order 

to make room for the life that the Lord wants to give us? Let us fearlessly 

allow those parts to die, so that spring will bring all sorts of new 

life. 

– By Elena Cardena, OLA Faith Formation Director 

Annual Respect Life Mass in LA 

Parishioners are invited to join Cardinal Roger Mahoney for the Annual 

Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los 

Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. The date coincides with the anniversary 

of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade (1973), which 

legalized abortion. Music for this liturgy comes from the Shangigarh Requiem 

for the Unborn. The Mass has traditionally closed with members of 

the assembly bringing forward one lit candle for each life lost to abortion 

in Los Angeles County that day. Carpool information is available from 

Joan Giuliano of OLA for Life at 946-4146. Also, a bus will depart for the 

Mass from St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar. RSVP to Liz at (909) 238- 

9929 for the bus and a light lunch to be served at 3:15 p.m. at the parish 

hall beforehand. Cost is $10.

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Looking ahead… 

Catholic Schools Week 

Mrs. Nelson Book Fair begins Saturday, Jan. 24 through 

Thursday, Jan. 29 

OLA School Open House Tours and classes in progress 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 

(Jan. 26, 27 and 28) from 

8:30 to 10 a.m. 

Classrooms open for visitation 

and introduction to teachers 

Thursday, Jan. 29 from 

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

School Registration: Applications for new students are now being 

accepted for the 2009-2010 school year in Grades K-6. Testing for 

kindergarten and first grade is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 7; testing for 

Grades 2-6 is scheduled Monday, Feb. 9. Please call the school office 

at 626-7135 for more information. 

Christian 

Initiation 

Our Inquiry classes for 

those interested in learning 

more about the Catholic Faith 

meet the first and third Sundays 

with Eileen Gateley. The next 

class is Jan. 18 in the school 

library at 9:30 a.m. 

Rite of Welcoming for 

Adults is this Sunday, Jan. 11 

at the 9 a.m. parish liturgy. 

Sunday Catechumenate 

meets weekly in the convent at 

8:30 a.m. for prayer and gathers 

for the 9 a.m. liturgy and dismissal, 

followed by formation 

and refreshments. 

For information about 

Christian Initiation, contact 

Elaine Beliveau at 626-3596, 

ext. 268. 

Start the New Year on the Right Foot! 

Come see what Uturn is all about... 

Young Adults! Uturn Ministry could use your time, gifts, and experience 

to develop OLA's teen program. To help, contact Colleen Sweeney 

at 626-3596, ext. 215, or e-mail her at 

youth@olaclaremont.org. 

Sunday, Jan. 11 

Wed., Jan. 14 

Sunday, Jan. 18 

HOG Junior from 3 to 4:45 p.m. 

Teen Mass at 5 p.m. 

HOG High from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Dinner: D’Emilio Family 

Word Up Bible Study 

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

HOG Junior from 

3 to 4:45 p.m. 

5 p.m. Teen Mass 

HOG High from 

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Dinner: Lafon Family 

CALL UTURN MINISTRY’S 

HOTLINE 24/7 FOR THE LAT- 

EST NEWS AT 

626-3596, EXT. 229

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Outreach 

Doctor sought for 

medical mission 

to Haiti in spring 

It’s ‘Undies Sunday’ for the homeless! 

It’s not too late to help the homeless in our local 

area with a donation of new underwear or socks. Just 

look for the collection bins located at church entrances 

and in the patio this weekend and next. The 

donations will be taken to Glenkirk Presbyterian 

Church in Glendora and St. John Vianney Church in 

Hacienda Heights. Both are participating in the annual 

Winter Shelter Program that serves about 200 homeless persons 

nightly during the coldest months. Questions may be directed to Deacon 

John Tullius by phone at 626-4546 or email tullius5@ca.rr.com. 

NOTE: Please do not bring other articles of clothing or blankets 

to the collection for the homeless this year! 

Prayer Requests 

For our sick and suffering… 

Recently: Jim Comyns, Rudy and Bertha 

Contreras, Emma Davis, Gordon Griffin, 

Ana Lopez Gonzalez, and Tresa Semer 

Previously Announced: Penny Baron, 

Adam Brutocao, Brian Carlson, Beatriz 

Chavez, Jim Comyns, Nicolle Davis, Robert 

Denis, Alice Edelman, George Gould, Jack 

Graham, Peggy Hayes, Jo Kho, Norma 

Likens, Matthew Lopes, Clementina Madrid, 

Martha Putney, Lorraine Roberts, 

Crescencio Chavez Sifuentes, and Wortha 

Wagner 

For those who have died… 

Bret Brehaut, son of Mary Brehaut, brother 

of Susan Tuley; Ronald Fernandes, husband 

of Alice Fernandes, brother-in-law of Raynia 

Fernandes; Joe & Alice Ortega, friend of 

Virginia Martinez; and for their families and 

friends who mourn their loss 

Parishioner Joe Domond 

is assembling a medical team 

to serve in Haiti from March 

29 to April 15. Needed is a 

doctor willing to donate two 

weeks of service and pay for 

airfare. A dentist has already 

been recruited for the trip. 

Joe may be reached at 

(909) 816-7207. He is the 

force behind the Jeff Cheribin 

Domond Foundation which 

serves the poorest families in 

rural Haiti with literacy and 

religious education programs. 

Pax Christi fasts for peace 

Pax Christi of the Pomona Valley, and Fr. Chris Ponnet 

of Pax Christi Los Angeles and Pax Christi USA, invite 

parishioners to join in a weekly Wednesday fast supported 

by prayer for peace in the Middle East. Pax Christi 

members will fast by consuming just one small meal each 

Wednesday from Jan. 14 to Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25. Others 

may join the fast in whatever way seems appropriate. 

Stephen Ministry training to begin 

Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care-giving ministry, 

available on request to those seeking emotional and 

spiritual support through a crisis such as loss of a job, personal 

illness, separation or divorce, illness or death of a 

loved one. Call 626-3596, ext. 332, to leave a confidential 

message. A new Stephen Ministry training class will begin 

in February, 2009. Applications for those interested in are 

available on the Welcome Cart and in the parish office. 

For details, contact Ann Brown at 626-3596, ext. 235. 

Catholic Credit Union is open 

Parishioners are eligible to join United Catholics Federal 

Credit Union. It is a full- service credit union that offers 

checking accounts, money market accounts, term certificate 

accounts and individual retirement accounts. Enjoy 

free checking with no monthly fees and no “per check” 

charges. Or take advantage of surcharge -free withdrawals 

at participating 7-Eleven stores. Contact member services 

at 626/974-4447, or visit www.unitedcatholicsfcu.org.

For monthly meeting 

notices, please turn 

to Page 3. 

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Prayer Groups 

Uturn Ministry 

Youth Classes 

• Ave Maria Rosary Group will 

gather Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. 

in the convent chapel. 

• Prayer Warriors will meet Tuesday, 

Jan. 13 at 6:45 p.m. in the 

church. 

• Lectio Divina will meet Tuesday & 

Wednesday, Jan 13 & 14 at 6 p.m. 

in the Reflection Room. 

• Moms in Touch will meet Friday, 

Jan. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sapienza 

Room. 

• Haitian Ministry will not meet this 

week. 

12-Step Groups 

• Al-Anon will meet Wednesday, 

Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper 

Room (above kindergarten). 

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets 

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. in the 

Sapienza Room. 

• Co-Dependents Anonymous 

meet Mondays at 6 p.m. at Claremont 

Presbyterian Church. 

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet 

Monday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. in the 

Reflection Room. 

Service/Support 

• Sew ’n’ Sews will meet Tuesday, 

Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the convent. 

• Singles in Transition meetings 

will resume Sunday, on Jan. 18 at 

6:30 p.m. in the Sapienza Room. 

Coffee ’n’ donuts 

Coffee and donuts will be 

served this Sunday after morning 

Masses by Junior Girl 

Scout Troop #172. We thank 

the Fatima Youth Group for 

serving last week. 

• Teen Mass is celebrated every 

Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church. 

• High School Ministry (HOG) 

Meet Sundays, Jan 11 & Jan. 18. 

• Junior High Ministry (HOG Jr.) 

Meet Sundays, Jan. 11 & Jan.18. 

Adult Formation 

• Next Inquiry Class is Sunday 

Jan. 18 in the school library at 

9:30 a.m. 

• RCIA Catechumenate meets 

Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in the convent, 

then gathers at the 9 a.m. 

liturgy for dismissal followed by 

formation and refreshments in 

the convent. 

• Adult Bible Study will meet 

Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in 

the Sapienza Room. 

• Women’s Bible Sharing will 

meet Thursday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. 

in the Sapienza Room. 

Register now for 

weekend of 

Feb. 27 to March 1 

Anaheim 

Sunday, Jan. 11 

1 to 4 p.m. 

533 W. Holt Ave. 

Pomona 

Tuesday, Jan. 13 

7 p.m. 

14301 Fairgrove Ave. 

La Puenta 

Sunday, Jan. 18 

7:30 p.m. 

Bridges Hall of Music 

Claremont 

The Faith Formation Center’s 

regular hours are Monday through 

Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 

5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 

9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office is 

closed on weekends. The center 

may be reached at 624-1360. 

• Children’s Liturgy of the Word 

resumes Sundays Jan. 11 & 18 

at the 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. 

Masses. 

• Preschool classes for 3, 4 

and 5 year olds meet from 9 a.m. 

to 10:15 a.m. beginning Jan. 11. 

• Elementary Religious Ed 

classes resume Wednesday, 

Jan. 14 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. 

• Junior High Religious Ed 

classes meet Tuesday, Jan. 13 

from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. 

Community Calendar 

Religious Education Congress – Largest annual 

gathering of Catholics in the nation assembles 200 

speakers on topics including personal spirituality, 

Scripture, theology, current events, education, liturgy, 

music, and more; includes Masses in a variety of 

cultures and styles; visit wwwRECongress.org or pick 

up a booklet at the OLA Faith Formation Center. 

Open House for Pomona Catholic High School, 

for prospective students and their families; tours, 

meeting with faculty and coaches, refreshments; call 

623-5297 or visit pcrecruitment@yahoo.com. 

Open House for Bishop Amat High School, 

For prospective students and their families; 

presentation at Carroll Center followed by tours; call 

(626) 962-2495 or visit www.bishopamat.org. 

CYMO Season Opening Concert features Johnny 

Lee as the violin soloist with the Claremont Young 

Musicians Orchestra directed by Roger Samuels; 

concert is free but come early for seating.

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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 

435 Berkeley Avenue – Claremont, CA 91711 

Interested in the Catholic Church? We invite you to one of our 

Inquiry sessions. Call Elaine Beliveau at 626-3596, ext. 268, for more 

information. See “Adult Formation” on Page 7 for the weekly schedule. 

Baptisms Information about Baptism is available at the Welcome Cart on 

the patio after weekend Masses. All parents must attend a Baptism Orientation 

during which a date for the Baptism may be reserved. Please allow four to six 

weeks before the Baptism. English Orientation begins with 9 a.m. Mass on the 

first Sunday of the month, followed by a one-hour meeting. The child’s parents 

and godparents are then given instruction at a two-hour Baptism Preparation 

Class at 7 p.m. in the church on the second Monday of the month. The 

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on various Saturdays. 

Weddings Congratulations! Please call Mary Jean Neault, our 

Director of Pastoral Ministries (ext. 216) at least six months ahead for 

preparation and scheduling. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10 a.m., 

noon, and 2 p.m. Visit the Welcome Cart on the patio for details. 

Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office day or night. 

Hospital/Home Visits For distribution of Holy Communion, please 

contact the parish office. 

Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office for help with 

services and special needs. 

Stephen Ministry: This one-on-one care-giving ministry at OLA is available 

upon request to those seeking emotional and spiritual support through a 

crisis such as loss of a job, personal illness, separation or divorce, illness or the 

death of a loved one. Please call 626-3596, ext. 332 to leave a confidential message. 

St. Vincent de Paul Society Hotline: One-time emergency assistance 

for individuals and families. Call (909) 626-3596, ext. 333 to leave a message. 

Your call will be returned by a volunteer case manager. 

How to Reach Us 

Parish Office (909) 626-3596 

Fax (909) 624-3680 

Website: www.olaclaremont.org 

email Address: ola@olaclaremont.org* 

Parish Office Hours 

Open 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 

Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 

Faith Formation and Religious Education 

Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360 

Elena Cardeña, Director of Faith Formation (x213) 

OLA Catholic School 

611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 

Tel. (909)626-7135 Fax (909)398-1395 

Regular office hours 

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Bernadette Boyle, Principal (x206) 

Lynn Diego, Secretary (x207) 

Scrip Manager (x208) 

Sunday Mass Schedule 

7:30 a.m. Cantor-led Song 

9:00 a.m. Contemporary 

11:00 a.m. Contemporary 

1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 

3:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 

5:00 p.m. Teen/Contemporary 

7:00 p.m. Cantor-led Song 

Saturday Vigil Masses 



Weekday Mass Schedule 

6:30 a.m. Daily 

8:15 a.m. Daily 

5:30 p.m. Daily 

8:15 a.m. Saturday 

Saturday confessions 

3:15 – 3:45 p.m. English/Spanish 

6:30 p.m. English 

Pregnancy Counseling Hotline 

Pregnancy Counseling Center, (corner of 

Haven and Foothill). 10390 Regis Court, 

Rancho Cucamonga, Suite B, CA91730 

Call (909) 985-0205 24 hours a day. 

Free services are confidential. 

Parish Staff 

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Welbers, Pastor 

Rev. John Nghi Tran, Associate Pastor 

Rev. John Bosco Musinguzi, Associate Pastor 

Rev. Msgr. Peter O’Reilly, Retired Priest 

Rev. Jose Luis Florez, Presider at Spanish Mass 

Bob Steighner, John Tullius – Deacons 

Art Escovedo, Retired Deacon 

Sharon Hueckel, Dir. of Administration (x203) 

Mary Jean Neault, Dir. of Pastoral Ministries (x216) 

Elaine Beliveau, Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A., x268) 

Deacon Bob Steighner, Liturgy Coordinator (x234) 

Ann Brown, Coordinator of Lay Ministries (x235) 

Colleen Sweeney, Youth Coordinator (x215) 

Sandra Rojas Leonor, Office Manager (x231) 

Bing Macavinta, Business Manager (x202) 

Jean McKenna, Bulletin/Communications (x232) 

Jim Case, Facilities Manager (x270) 

Brian Carlson, Contemporary Ensemble 

Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir 

Tien Dinh, Vietnamese Choir 

Jeff Brown, Contemporary/Youth Ensemble 

*Bulletin deadline is now Sunday at noon for the following weekend. Bring copy to the parish office or email bulletin@olaclaremont.org .

In the spotlight... 

Four Wednesdays 

beginning Jan. 14 

Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life 

You and Your Spiritual Gifts 

How do we unwrap the unique gifts the Holy Spirit has given each of us and learn to 

use them effectively to carry out God’s work in the world? That’s the focus of Discovering 

God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts. 

This course provides a renewed understanding of who God created you to be and 

God’s design for the Christian community. Participants will find clues to their spiritual 

gifts in a spiritual gifts inventory and other gifts-discovery activities. Then they explore 

opportunities to develop and use their gifts in the parish and in the broader community. 

The class will be led by Ann Brown, Coordinator of Lay Ministries, on four Wednesdays 

– Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 – from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Sessions are a fastpaced 

combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential activities. Each session builds 

upon the one before, so attendance at all sessions is necessary. A registration fee of $10 

covers the cost of materials; class size is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants. 

RSVP to Ann at 626-3596 x235 or abrown@olaclaremont.org. It’s a great way to 

begin the New Year! 

DVD Series about St. Paul 

St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Chino Hills 

(Maher Hall, 14085 Payton Dr.) is offering a free 

monthly DVD series for the Pauline Year. Child 

care will be available for children four years of 

age and older. Program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Jan. 11 

Feb. 8 

March 8 

April 19 

May 3 

June 14 

The Story of St. Paul 

Paul & the Earliest Churches 

Peter & Paul 

Paul the Emissary 

St. Paul in Greece 

Paul, Apostle of Grace 

What people say about the 

Spiritual Gifts Workshop... 

“At the end of this program there is a 

calm that comes from recognizing your 

special gifts and moving forward where 

you can make the most impact. I felt 

freed from the obligation to do it all myself. 

I especially liked the group conversations 

that opened doors to mutual interests 

and insights about how we could 

work together.” 

– Joan G. 

“I still keep the thumbnail sketch of my 

spiritual gifts handy for quick reference. 

It serves to remind me why I love the 

work I do and inspires me to be all that 

I can be.” 

– Barbara P.

11 Baptism of the Lord - Our Lady of the Assumption

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