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Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Capital Campaign
Page 2 and Insert
Holy Week events
and Easter Masses
on Back Page.
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Cheers for our Campaign Cabinet!
For the 2015 Capital Campaign: Our energetic Campaign Chairs and Campaign Cabinet with Fr. Charles
CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
Jose & Meg Gutierrez
Mike & Ana Till
Trung Bui
CAMPAIGN CABINET
MEMBERS
Jim & Karen Allgaier
Thai Bui
Vincent & Joan Giuliano
MAJOR GIFT PHASE Paul & Christina Granillo
Phong Ho
CHAIRS
Neil & Susan Hyland
John & Jana Spruce
David & Chery Lim
Le Luu
SPECIAL GIFT PHASE
Chi Mai
CHAIRS
Sue Matz
Jim Niewiarowski
Dave & Marji Mayo
Anastacio Medina
Kim Oanh Nguyen
John & Carol Salter
COMMUNITY GIFTS
Oscar & Toni Sanchez
PHASE CHAIRS
Cal & Sylvia Stephens
Connie Aguilar
Jim & Marita Stoneman
Doug & Laurie Lama
Eric & Susan Wong
Paul Ruggero
Steve & Janet Yoss
Bill & Linda Young
The enthusiasm of the Campaign
Chairs and their Campaign Cabinet
powers our capital campaign under the
direction of Fr. Charles Ramirez,
Pastor, Neomi Torres, Director of Parish Administration, and our CCS consultants. We are deeply grateful for
their contribution to this momentous
project. You will be hearing more from
them in the coming weeks.
If you are excited by the plans for
modernizing and upgrading our facilities, please consider joining forces
with our dedicated campaign leaders.
The Community Gifts Phase is
asking volunteers to make calls for a
phone-a-thon starting with training on
April 14, 15 and 16. See the bulletin
insert for more information, or visit our
website at www.olaclaremont.org.
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Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Directory on Page 8
Liturgical Events
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE…
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Scripture Reflection
Reconciliation Service
Fast/Abstinence Guidelines
Easter Mass Schedule
See Back Page
Divine Mercy Novena begins on
Good Friday, April 3. Pray at
home or join the bilingual community prayer and Mass at OLA.
See Page 5
Meetings
 OLA Women’s Council
gathers Tuesday, April 7, at
10 a.m. in the convent for an
agape, a social representation
of Christian togetherness. An
explanation of the Jewish
seder will be included. All
women of the parish are welcome. Please call Marie Assman at 626-0902 for details.
 OLA Men’s Fellowship
meets Wednesday, April 1,
at 7 p.m. in the rectory dining
room. All are welcome.
community life
Dead Sea Scrolls
Community lectures and field trip
A rare opportunity to hear a top expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls
and then travel to see an exhibit of the scrolls is planned by the OLA
Faith Formation Center.
Dr. Lucas Shulte will explain why these scrolls are so important
and what they tell us about the development of the Bible, both Hebrew
and Christian Scriptures. His lecture is scheduled Wednesday, April 15
at 7 p.m. Dr. Shulte comes from the Claremont School of Theology.
This presentation will be followed by a field trip to an exhibit of
the Dead Sea Scrolls at the California Science Center in Los Angeles
led by Dr. Shulte on Sunday, April 19. A limited number of tickets are
available at the group rate of $15.50 ($11.75 student rate) from Elena
Cardena at 626-3596, ext. 213. Deadline to reserve a place is April 12.
Finally, Dr. Carol Younger, veteran Bible educator, will return to
OLA for a three-part series on Bible basics planned Wednesday evenings April 22, April 29 and May 6. Watch the bulletin for details.
Highlights
Palm Sunday Sale is today in
the auditorium from 8 a.m. to
3 p.m. (pre-sales Saturday on
the patio). Look for handicrafts and plants, along with
Easter bakery treats. Our Secular Franciscans are host to
this annual event for charity.
Earlybird deadline for Fiesta
raffle tickets is this Sunday,
March 29. Return your tickets
to the parish office and be entered in a drawing for $150!
The Divine Mercy Novena
begins on Good Friday.
See Page 5
Operation Rice Bowl instructions may be found on
Page 6
Fiesta T-shirt design winner
is announced, along with all
of our Fiesta news.
See Page 7
Interested in the
Catholic Church?
Are you an adult who was
never baptized, or baptized in another Christian church? Are you a
Catholic who needs First Communion and Confirmation?
Attend the information night
for our Christian Initiation program Wednesday, April 8, at
7 p.m. in Room 15. Learn more
about our seven-week course on
the basics of the Catholic faith.
If you cannot make the information night, contact Kathy
Steighner at 626-3596, ext. 221 to
schedule a private appointment.
Mass Intentions/Readings
Palm Sunday
Week of March 29, 2015/ Year B
MONDAY, March 30
Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
6:30am
R.D. & Florence Mac
Lean
8:15am
 Melida Valencia de Mejia
5:30pm
Benjamin Campos
TUESDAY, March 31
Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
6:30am
Elise Gorges
8:15am
 Bernice Uhlyarik
5:30pm
 Lou Rossi
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worship &
Young
Adult
Ministry
Young adults from
OLA recently supported the cause of
life at OneLifeLA.
WEDNESDAY, April 1
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? You are welcome to this
Wednesday of Holy Week
Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; and regular meetings usually held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the
6:30am
 Carrie Piscioneri
convent. Invite your friends to come meet new people and share new
8:15am
 Oscar Abenes, Sr.
ideas. You can e-mail youngadultsola@gmail.com. for details or join
5:30pm
Collective Intentions
our Young Adults of OLA Facebook group!
THURSDAY, April 2
Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum begins Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday Mass in church at 7 p.m.
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc,
Thursday, April 9
Hiking and Examen Prayer
17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
7:00pm
Thursday, April 16 Bible Jeopardy
FRIDAY, April 3
Thursday, April 23 Card Game Night
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion;
Fast and Abstinence; Passover begins at
sunset; No Masses
See Back Page for services
Thank you to all our supporters who responded with
Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17,
love and generosity on behalf of our Summer Mission
25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42
SATURDAY, April 4
Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter
Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Mk 16:1-7
7:30pm
SUNDAY, April 5
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection
of the Lord
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17,
22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:19 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or
evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
5:30am
7:00am
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9:30am
11:00am
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11:30am
1:00pm
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3:00pm
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5:00pm
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No evening Mass
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Trip. Because of your generosity we have fundraised
$8,520 toward our goal of $14,000! It is not too late to
purchase shares in the mission for $25 each at the parish
office or online! All 30 spots for the mission team have
been reserved, but we will continue to place names on a
wait list.
For more information:
Sunday, March 29
Teen Mass at 5pm
Dinner and Uturn Teen at 6:15 p.m.
in The Junction
Theme: Holy Week
Sunday, April 5
Teen Mass at 5p.m.
No Uturn Ministry
Happy Easter!
Teresa Arredondo,
Uturn Coordinator
Youth@olaclaremont.org
Office: 626-3596, ext. 215
Teen Ministry
faith formation5
Let us be renewed by God’s mercy, let us be loved by Jesus, let us
enable the power of his love to transform our lives, too; and let us
become agents of this mercy. – Pope Francis Easter Message, 2013
Divine Mercy Novena begins Friday
The Divine Mercy Novena of nine days begins on Good Friday,
concluding before Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12. OLA households
are encouraged to pray this novena at home or to join a bilingual
group at OLA on each of these days:
April 3 & 4 – Novena in the Reflection Room at 3:30 p.m.
April 5 – No communal prayer on Sunday
April 6-9 – Novena in the church at 5 p.m. before the 5:30 Mass
April 10 Friday evening celebration of Mass, novena, and private
confessions at OLA beginning at 7 p.m. This event is
part of a collaborative schedule of daily Masses at local
churches. You will find the schedule at the Welcome
Cart on the patio or vestibule of the church.
April 11 – Novena in the Reflection Room at 2:30 p.m.
Support Summer Mission See Prayer at right
Help the OLA environment team Help make our church and auditorium places that reflect the hope
and joy of the Resurrection! Many hands are needed to prepare the
church for Holy Week. The Holy Week schedule for the team is
 Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to noon
 Thursday, April 2 after Mass (about 9 p.m.)
 Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. until finished
Parishioners may donate flowers – calla lilies for Holy Thursday
and Easter lilies for Easter Sunday. Potted plants are best since they last
longer, but cut flowers are also welcome. These may be left Wednesday,
April 1, or Thursday, April 2, in the portico off the north entrance to the
church. For more information, contact Marita Stoneman by email at
maritastoneman@hotmail.com or (909) 730-6389.
Dates for Vacation Bible School
The Faith Formation Center has announced that Vacation Bible
School will be June 29 to July 3 this year from 5 to 8 p.m. The theme is
Cat. Chat, a play on the word “Catholic.” if you would like to join the
organizing team, please call the center at 626-3596, ext. 212.
Divine Mercy Novena
This novena was revealed to St.
Faustina in a vision. The prayers
are from her diary. It is considered
a source of grace and conversion of
heart. These prayers may be said
using rosary beads as a guide for
five “decades.”
1. Make the Sign of the Cross.
2. Optional Opening Prayer:
“You expired, Jesus, but the
source of life gushed forth for
souls, and the ocean of mercy
opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable
Divine Mercy, envelop the
whole world and empty Yourself
out upon us.”
3. Pray three times: “O Blood and
Water, which gushed forth from
the Heart of Jesus as a fount of
mercy for us, I trust in You!”
4. Say the Our Father.
5. Say the Hail Mary.
6. Say the Apostles Creed.
Pray Nos. 7 and 8 five times.
7. Pray “Eternal Father, I offer You
the Body and Blood, Soul and
divinity of Your dearly beloved
Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in
atonement for our sins and those
of the whole world.”
8. Ten times pray: “For the sake of
his sorrowful Passion.”
9. Concluding Doxology prayed
three times:
“Holy God, Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One, have mercy
on us and on the whole world.”
10. Optional Closing Prayer:
Eternal God, in whom mercy is
endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase Your
mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor
become despondent, but with
great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which
is love and mercy itself. Amen.”
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Outreach
Speaker describes Society
of St. Vincent de Paul
Operation Rice Bowl
You may return your Operation Rice Bowl donation in the form of a check payable to “OLA” in the
collection basket at Mass or at the parish office.
Please put “CRS” or “Rice Bowl” on the memo line.
Important! Do not put coins into the collection
basket, but bring them to the parish office to be counted. Thank you for this consideration.
Operation Rice Bowl donations will be sent to
Catholic Relief Services which is among the best
agencies in the world for disaster relief and programs
to help the poor find dignity and hope.
We will report the collection for CRS in a future
bulletin article. Tell us about your “Rice Bowl” experience in an email to bulletin@olaclaremont.org.
Prayer Requests
For our sick and suffering…
Recent: Margaret Ayala, and Bruce Dane
Previously Announced: Juanita Ackerson, Dorothy Boland, Frank Brenan, Terry Brutocao, Aliyah
Caballero, Chris Freeberg, Anna Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez, Sabina Guadarrama, Bob and Jim
Hawbaker, Anastasia Viola “Mini” Husking, Joy
Jenal, Michelle La Belle, Linda Loring, Chuckie
Maldonado, Rosalie McArdel, Teresa Morishita,
Adela Muñoz De Guzman, Maria Rivera, Margaret Rooney, Jeanne Samuel, Marge Serpa, John
Speidel, and the Viencek Family
For our beloved deceased…
There were no death notices this week as of
March 23, our publication deadline.
“Its Not Just a Thrift Store!” is the
topic at OLA for David Fields, Executive
Director of the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul, Los Angeles Region.
He will be the guest speaker Wednesday, April 8, for our Women’s Council
who are hosting a regional gathering here
which is open to all women of the parish.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. with a
call to order and program at 10 a.m. Mass
begins at 11 a.m. with Fr. Matthew Cumberland and Fr. Charles concelebrating.
Lunch at noon is $12 per person.
Reservation deadline is April 1
through Connie Polizzi at 626-1214.
Lunch must be pre-paid. A check to
“ACCW” may be left at the parish office
to the attention of Connie Polizzi.
“Blessed is the one who comes
in the name of the Lord!” says
the Gospel. May we be always
ready to share our blessings
when we are sent in His name!
Good Friday collection
Support the work of the Church in the cradle of Christianity through the Good Friday
collection. The Franciscan Order has been
custodian of the holy places, living and praying there, caring for the needs of the people
now dwelling where Christ once lived, and
charged with rendering sacred shrines accessible to
Christians the world over.
In return, the Franciscans
promise to pray for their
benefactors at daily Mass
in the Holy Land.
Parish offertory collection will be reported in next
week’s bulletin due to our early printing deadline.
Fiesta 2015 update
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Deadline for the Second Earlybird Drawing is Sunday, April 19 for $100!
Turn in your Fiesta raffle tickets to qualify for this drawing.
Come to the ball game!
To generate excitement for our 2015 Fiesta,
we are organizing an OLA trip to see a baseball
game at Quakes Stadium Friday, April 17. We
have reserved tickets behind home plate.
Tickets are only $8 each.
Hurry! Plan to bring the family
and enjoy a great evening with
OLA friends.
Order forms are available
at the parish office until the
deadline of March 30. Pick up
tickets Sunday, April 12 after
Mass on the patio. Or pick up
the tickets at the “will call”
window at Quakes stadium.
Leave a message at 626-3596,
ext. 319, for assistance.
Volunteer today
Be a Fiesta sponsor
Fiesta sponsors help us to maximize Fiesta
profit and support this great community event. In
return they receive our thanks with Fiesta signs
and announcements, as well as recognition in the
bulletin three times.
Sponsorships start at $150
for individual families or nonprofit organizations only.
Sponsorships at the $500,
$750 or $1,500 level bring increasing visibility for your
business.
Forms may be found at the
parish office or on our website
at olaclaremont.org. or call
Carol Salter at (909) 633-8855
for assistance.
Fiesta donations
Donors help us to keep our
Fiesta is an OLA tradition
overhead costs down by dothat brings people together –
having fun and working for a
Winning T-shirt design on a baseball nating goods or services for
Fiesta.
good cause!
theme was submitted by Allinah, a
We are especially in need
Make new friends and
student at OLA School. The prize is a
of gift cards or certificates as
make a difference by helping
coveted wristband for Fiesta rides.
prizes for the ever-popular
with set-up or clean-up, or
Cake Walk. Of course, donations of baked goods
taking a shift at an Fiesta game or food booth.
are welcome at our Sweet Shop.
Just call the Fiesta hotline at (909) 626-3596,
The Soda Booth loves donations of Sprite,
ext. 319. Give us your name and phone number
Coke or bottled water, as well.
and the best time to call you back. Let us know if
Your donation will be recognized in Fiesta
you have special skills or if you would like to earn
updates in the parish bulletin, and on the large
service hours as a school parent.
sign for OLA donors.
Our volunteer coordinator will call you to
Bring your donation to the parish office or
confirm your assignment. See you there! That’s
call the Fiesta hotline to make special arrangeFiesta weekend, May 8, 9 & 10.
ments at (909) 626-3596, ext. 319.
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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 KathySteighner at 626-3596, ext. 221, for more
information. See “Adult Formation” on Page 7 for the weekly schedule.
Baptisms Brochures about the Sacrament of Baptism are available at the
Welcome Cart on the patio after weekend Masses, as well as the parish and
Faith Formation offices. Please call 4-6 weeks before the date of Baptism.
For English Baptisms, please contact the parish office at 626-3596, ext. 0. For
Spanish Baptisms, contact Elena Cardeña at 626-3596, ext. 213.
Weddings Congratulations! Please call Fr. Chris Troxell, associate pastor
(ext. 272), 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 more information.
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 life
challenge 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: reception@olaclaremont.org
Parish Office Hours
Open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday,
Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
Open Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m.)
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith Formation Center (909) 624-1360
Elena Cardeña, Director of Faith Formation (x213)
Office open Mon-Thurs 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
OLA Catholic School
611 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Tel. (909) 626-7135 Fax (909) 398-1395
Principal Bernadette Boyle
Office hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Website: www.ola-ca.org
Sunday Mass Schedule
7:00 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
4:00 p.m. Cantor-led Song
5:30 p.m. Cantor-led Song
Weekday Mass Schedule
6:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday
8:15 a.m.
Monday through Friday
5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
8:15 a.m.
Saturday
Confession during Lent
No confessions on Good Friday, April 3,
or Holy Saturday, April 4. Call the parish office for confession by appointment.
OLA Reconciliation Service (Eng/Span)
Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
includes private confession.
Parish Staff
Rev. Charles J. Ramirez, Pastor
Rev. Chris Troxell, Associate Pastor
Rev. Dominic Bao Quoc Tran, Associate Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Peter O’Reilly, Retired Priest
Deacon John and Joyce Tullius
Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo
Deacon Bob Steighner, Liturgy Coordinator (x234)
Kathy Steighner, Christian Initiation Coordinator (x221)
Neomi Torres, Dir. of Administration (x203)
Mary Jean Neault, Dir. of Pastoral Ministries (x216)
Teresa Arredondo, Youth Ministry Coordinator (x215)
Sandra Rojas Leonor, Office Manager (x231)
Bing Macavinta, Bookkeeper (x232)
Jean McKenna, Bulletin/Communications (x217)
Trevor Thomson, Contemporary Ensemble
Roberto Roman, Spanish Choir
Tien Dinh, Vietnamese Choir
Jeff Brown, Contemporary/Youth Ensemble
Bulletin deadline is Sunday for the following weekend. Bring copy to the parish office or email bulletin@olaclaremont.org .
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Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 2
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Parish services scheduled
only in the evening:
7 p.m. Bilingual Mass in church
7 p.m. Vietnamese Mass in the
auditorium
(Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
until midnight in the auditorium)
Good Friday, April 3
Commemoration of the Lord’s
Passion (No Mass):
12 noon to 3 p.m. in church
Service includes Liturgy of the
Word, Veneration of the Cross,
Communion, Stations of the Cross
5:00 p.m. Via Crucis (Spanish)
Evening services w/Communion
and Veneration of the Cross:
6:30 p.m. Spanish/church
7:00 p.m. English/auditorium
8:30 p.m. Vietnamese/church
Easter Vigil Liturgy,
Saturday, April 4
7:30 p.m. The lighting of the new
fire on the parish green will be
followed by a procession to the
celebrations in English in church
and Vietnamese in the auditorium.
We enter Holy Week with a mix of emotions. Here we face contradiction. In the reading for the Gospel procession, the crowds wave palm
branches but in the Passion narrative, Jesus is whipped. We hear of the
cries of “hosanna” but also of “crucify him.” We can visualize a donkey
being brought for Jesus to ride and also his crowning with thorns. Jesus
is honored and then mocked; he rides triumphant and then is led out to
be crucified. His disciples dine with him and then betray and deny him.
In the Suffering Servant depicted in the reading from Isaiah, we can
see Jesus in his Passion. Just as did the Servant, Jesus gave his back to
those who beat him and did not shield his face from those who spat on
him.
The reading from Philippians portrays Jesus as the essence of holiness. Though God, Jesus is willing to be humble, to be obedient. Jesus
empties himself to do the will of the Father. We, too, are to empty ourselves, to turn over our being to God, to humbly be obedient to his will.
Have our Lenten practices taught us this? Will we be able to enter Easter
Time resolved to put our trust in God? Will we pray as Jesus does in the
Gospel, “Abba, Father, for you all things are possible.” – © LTP 2015
FORGIVENESS
REPENT MERCY
CONVERSION
CONVERSION
REPENTANCE
MERCY LOVE
FORGIVENESS
CLEAN HEART
LENTEN
GUIDELINES:
Abstinence
Refrain from eating
meat on Good Friday if 14 or older.
Fasting
For those 18 to 59
years of age, eat
only one full meal
on Good Friday, no
more than two
light meals, and
nothing between
meals.
Seek the Lord’s mercy!
OLA Reconciliation Service
English/Spanish
Tuesday, March 31
at 7 p.m.
NOTE: No confessions on Good Friday,
April 3 or Holy Saturday, April 4.
Easter Masses
Sunday, April 5
5:30 a.m. Church
7:00 a.m. Church
8:00 a.m. Auditorium
9:00 a.m. Church
9:30 a.m. Auditorium
11:00 a.m. Church
11:30 a.m. Auditorium
1:00 p.m. Spanish/Church
3:00 Vietnamese/Church
5:00 p.m. Teen/Church
NOTE: No 7 p.m. Sunday Mass