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Our Mission Statement
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic Community. Our mission is to welcome all in Jesus' name and live out our faith as His Disciples.
We worship, proclaim the Gospel to all, and help those in need.
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📖 Gospel Meditation ✝️
July 14, 2024
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time readings focus on stewardship and the Gospel. They highlight the concept of being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. The key questions for reflection are: For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent?
A reflection by — Father John Muir ©LPi
Once, I asked a friend who had fallen away from the Catholic faith what he remembered about the parish priest from his youth. He said, "He was a gentle, nice guy. Kind of vanilla. Kept to himself." It struck me that he, perhaps like many, perceives Catholic priests as lonely, harmless, and self-sufficient.
The mighty image of what we see in the Gospel this Sunday challenges both this perception (accurate or not) and us priests who perhaps feel a pull in that uninspiring direction.
✨ Jesus sent out his apostles "two-by-two, with power over demons, and without money belts."
Two-by-two: they enjoyed deep fellowship and brotherhood.
Power over demons: they were anything but harmless. These men wielded enormous power against evil.
💸 Without money belts, they were not self-sufficient. They needed others to help them.
Not lonely, but in community. Not harmless but armed with massive spiritual energy. Not self-sufficient, but poor and in need of help.
This is a challenge to me, and perhaps to all of us, living in a rich, secularized, and individualized culture.
💭 Do I embrace my priestly ministry in deep fellowship with other priests?
🗣️ Do I speak and act boldly to drive out evil where it is found?
🌾 Do I live poorly and simply, trusting in the help of those around me, even for basic needs?
The fruitfulness of priestly ministry largely depends on these three traits. Let’s pray for all priests — and, by extension, all Christians — to live more like Jesus’ communal, poor, and powerful apostles.
— Father John Muir
©LPi
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⛪Weddings at Assumption💍
A marriage celebration is a sacred liturgical act fittingly held in a public ceremony at the church. Catholics are encouraged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. ✝️ ~USCCB
We warmly welcome couples to plan their wedding celebration at Assumption. 💒 The Catholic Church requires at least 6 months, during which marriage preparation will cover topics such as the Sacrament of Matrimony, communication, and decision-making. 💬💍 For more detailed information, including fees and our brochure on marriage in the Catholic Church, please visit our website. 🌐
To schedule an appointment with the Pastor, please contact the office at least 6 months before your proposed wedding date. 📅
Available wedding times are:
- Saturdays: 10 AM, 12 Noon, and 1:30 PM ⛪
- Fridays or any other weekday: Time to be determined ⏰
USCCB about Catholic marriages, visit (http://foryourmarriage.org/) 💑
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🌞🕊️ Ways to Incorporate Faith in Summer Fun 🕊️🌞
Beyond the normal fun-in-the-sun activities, you can also prioritize living your faith as a family this summer. It is easy to have good intentions and little follow-through, so putting prayer and service into your schedule will remind you of your goals and help keep you accountable. Here are some suggestions:
- 🥪 Make sack lunches for a local soup kitchen or homeless ministry
- 🌿 Do yard work for an elderly neighbor
- ⛪ Make a pilgrimage to your Cathedral (or a Mission, or pilgrimage site)
- ✝️ Pray the Stations of the Cross outside
- 👵👴 Take your grandparents to Mass and breakfast on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne (Jesus’ Grandparents, Feast Day - Friday, July 26)
- 👕🧸 Go through your clothing and toys and share with a young family or donate to a local charity
- 🍲 Make a meal for someone in your parish who is sick or just had a baby
- 🌌 Stay up late and pray Night Prayer under the stars
~catholicmom.com
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Religious Education - Sundays
Our Religious Education program is designed for children in Grades 1-8 who attend non-Catholic schools. Preparing for First Communion is a two-year program beginning in the 1st Grade.
Teen Confirmation - Mondays
The Teen Confirmation program is a two-year course for Freshmen and Sophomores, available to Catholic and non-Catholic high school students.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will occur this summer.
For more information and to register, please contact:
Cheli Valdez at (626) 792-6844 or cvaldez@abvmpasadena.org.
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Join Us on a Spiritual Journey: Italian Pilgrimage
October 7 – 18, 2024
We're excited to invite you on a special pilgrimage to Italy! This spiritual journey includes visits to Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, and Milan. Highlights include attending a Papal Audience at St. Peter's, exploring the Vatican Museums, and visiting the Duomo and Michelangelo's David in Florence.
Details:
- Dates: October 7 – 18, 2024
- Price: $4,742 per person (double occupancy), including airfare from Los Angeles
- Open to other parishes
For more information and to register, please get in touch with the parish office.
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Mission San Fernando
Rey de España
Mission San Fernando Rey de España is a significant historical site founded on September 8, 1797, by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuén. It was named after St. Ferdinand, King of Spain.
- Built between 1804 and 1806
- Constructed primarily by the native Gabrielinos (Tongva)
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971
- Rebuilt after the 1971 San Fernando earthquake; repairs completed in 1974
- Final resting place of several famous actors, including Bob Hope
Visitor Information
- Open daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM (verify hours before visiting)
- Entrance fee required
- Address: 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345-1109
- Phone: (818) 361-0186
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LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP THE HOMELESS?
Assumption Parish is collecting food for the Friends In Deed Pantry.
July Suggestion: Peanut Butter
Please leave your donation in the cart
near the Baptistry. We accept all non-
perishable food. Not sure what to purchase? See Friends-In-Deed’s wish list at friendsindeedpas.org/programs/the-food-pantry. If you still aren’t sure what you want to donate, we always say, “Donate something you would like to eat because, chances are, someone else will like it too.”
The St. Vincent de Paul volunteers will do the rest! The Food Pantry provides food assistance to low-income
and no-income families in the greater Pasadena area. They
provide food to about 535 households per week.
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Pope Francis’ Intention
for July
For the pastoral care of the sick. We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confers the power of the Lord on those who receive it and their loved ones and becomes an ever more visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
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Saint Camillus de Lellis, Feast Day July 18
He faced a lifelong leg disease starting at 17. After being dismissed from San Giacomo Hospital for quarrelsomeness and serving in the Venetian army, he lost everything to gambling at 24. This led him to work at a Capuchin friary, where a sermon inspired his conversion. Although repeatedly dismissed from the Capuchins due to his leg sore, he returned to San Giacomo, eventually becoming superintendent. With advice from Saint Philip Neri, he was ordained a priest at 34 and founded his congregation, focusing on the care of the sick. Camillus emphasized cleanliness and competence in hospital care and served prisoners, plague victims, and the dying. He and his community initiated the first recorded military field ambulance in 1595. Despite his suffering, Camillus remained dedicated to helping others throughout his life. He patronizes hospitals, nurses, and the sick alongside Saint John of God.
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The Catholic Bible Institute (CBI) Bible Study Leadership Class
Begins August 24
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles sponsors The Catholic Bible Institute (CBI) Bible Study Leadership Class, a comprehensive, three-year Bible study program.
Year One: Focuses on the Old Testament
Year Two: Focuses on the New Testament
Year Three: Teaches facilitation of Bible Faith Sharing/Study with diverse communities within the Church
The Bible Study Leadership (BSL) program aims to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and equip you to share that love with others. The curriculum is taught according to Catholic principles and connects the Word with life through prayer and conversation. Begin your BSL certification with the Year One—Old Testament class.
Classes meet once a month virtually on Zoom. A Re-Certification and Enrichment track is also available.
For more information, contact Barbara Murphy at:
- Email: bmurphy@laarchdiocese.org
- Phone: 213-924-3503
- Website: [lacatholics.org/cbi/](https://lacatholics.org/cbi/)
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Don’t Let Your Contribution Take a Vacation!
🌞🏖️ Try Faith Direct ✨🙏 The parish continues to have obligations to meet during the summer. We pay our bills and serve the community all summer long. 💒❤️ You may find Faith Direct an easy way to contribute to your parish. Faith Direct accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and gifts processed on a checking or savings account. 💳🏦 You may designate any ministry or fund and a Mass Intention (make sure it is for several weeks in advance). You may make a one-time or an ongoing donation.
💝🙏 Visit our website, abvmpasadena.org, or Faith Direct Online-Giving:
Church code: CA1053
https://membership.faithdirect.net/CA1053 for easy sign-up. 💻🖱️
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Welcome to Our Parish!
We're so glad you're here at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Pasadena!
Registering in our parish is your way of saying you want to be part of our Catholic community and commit to our parish family.
Being a registered parishioner makes infant baptism, school registration, weddings, funerals, affidavits, and baptismal or confirmation sponsorship easier. But we can only do this if you are a registered, active, and contributing parish member. So please call us, visit the office, or visit our website to register.
Parishioners Updating Registration Information
This Year of Faith, we're asking everyone in our community to help us update our records or register for the first time if they haven't already. Thank you for sharing as much information as you feel comfortable with. Please complete the form online by visiting https://www.abvmpasadena.org/register/
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🚗We Kindly Ask for Your Help in the Church Parking lot!🚗
In the spirit of charity and Christian values, 🙏 we ask that you please pull forward if you arrive first in the double parking space. This simple act will significantly assist our senior citizens. 🚗 If you find yourself parked behind another vehicle in that spot, we kindly ask that you promptly move your car after the service. ⏰ Your cooperation is truly appreciated!
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