Bulletin for July 14 - Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Community
July 14, 2013
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the spotlight...
CST Awareness Sunday
Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) – Our rich Catholic tradition has
championed respect for human life and dignity, and care for all of creation.
See Page 2
Catholic Social Teaching and Luke’s Gospel – The parable of the Good Samaritan is
a challenge to follow Christ in service to the poor and suffering.
OLA Strategic Goal No. 5 emphasizes awareness/action on Catholic Social Teaching.
Good News People are mobilizing – This popular program moves into its second season
with an information table on the patio, and sign-ups through the summer.
See Back Page
© Photo JustFaith Ministries
Summer construction
Projects to upgrade our campus will
continue through the summer, including
the installation of new tri-phase electrical
power lines and transformer (see photo)
and the renovation of the auditorium
which begins this Monday.

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The Seven Themes of
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
More on
Back Page
The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of
wisdom about building a just society and living lives
of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society.
Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated
through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal
documents. The depth and richness of this tradition
can be understood best through a direct reading of
these documents. The following brief reflections
highlight several of the key themes that are at the
heart of our Catholic social tradition.
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is
sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the
foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is
foundational to all of the principles of our social
teaching. In our society, human life is under direct attack
from abortion and euthanasia. The value of human
life is being threatened by human trafficking,
cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of
the death penalty. The intentional targeting of civilians
in war or terrorist attacks is always wrong. Catholic
teaching also calls on us to work to avoid war.
Nations must protect the right to life by finding increasingly
effective ways to prevent conflicts and resolve
them by peaceful means. We believe that every
person is precious, that people are more important
than things, and that the measure of every institution
is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity
of the human person.
Rights and Responsibilities
The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity
can be protected and a healthy community can be
achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities
are met. Therefore, every person has a
fundamental right to life and a right to those things
required for human decency. Corresponding to these
rights are duties and responsibilities--to one another,
to our families, and to the larger society.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
The person is not only sacred but also social.
How we organize our society -- in economics and
politics, in law and policy -- directly affects human
dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in
community. Marriage and the family are the central
social institutions that must be supported and
strengthened, not undermined. We believe people
have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking
together the common good and well-being of all,
especially the poor and vulnerable.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable
members are faring. In a society marred by deepening
divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls
the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25) and instructs
us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
The economy must serve people, not the other
way around. Work is more than a way to make a living;
it is a form of continuing participation in Gods
creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected,
then the basic rights of workers must be respected--
the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages,
to the organization and joining of unions, to private
property, and to economic initiative.
Solidarity
We are one human family whatever our national,
racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences.
We are our brothers and sisters keepers, wherever
they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions
in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of
solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope
Paul VI taught that if you want peace, work for justice.
The Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. Our love
for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote
peace in a world surrounded by violence and
conflict.
Care for God's Creation
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship
of creation. Care for the earth is not just an
Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We
are called to protect people and the planet, living our
faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This
environmental challenge has fundamental moral and
ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
– U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

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Highlights
Claremont, California – Parish Directory on Page 8
Liturgical Events
Mass with healing service is
Tuesday, July 16, with Fr. Pat
Crowley presiding at 7 p.m. in
church. OLA Prayer Warriors will
lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet
and Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to this Mass of
healing for body, mind and soul.
Fr. Pat is celebrating his 50th anniversary
as a priest this summer.
Meetings
community life
Secular Franciscans gather
Sunday, July 14, at 2 p.m. in
the convent.
Benedictine Oblates will
meet Wednesday, July 17, at
6:30 p.m. in the Reflection
Room.
Italian Catholic Federation
assembles Friday, July 19, at
6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
JustAct programs will be
represented on the patio after
all Masses.
See Back Page
Burrito sale by our Hispanic
Community is this Sunday
after morning and the 1 p.m.
Spanish Masses.
Theology on Tap for young
adults begins in the San Gabriel
Region this Sunday.
See Page 4
Faith Formation programs
are open for registration,
including sacramental preparation,
and other classes.
See Page 5
St. Vincent de Paul collection
is next weekend, July 20
and 21, after all Masses.
Is there interest in a
widow/widowers group?
The Bereavement Ministry has been approached
by several people inquiring about a group for widows
and widowers at OLA.
They are not seeking a formal support group but
an outreach and social opportunity for those who
wish to occasionally get together with others who
have lost a spouse. The purpose would be friendship
and casual support in a welcoming and familiar environment.
We would appreciate your comments so we can
assess whether or not there is enough interest to organize
a new group at OLA. Please feel free to contact
Bereavement Ministers Dolores Simmons (946-
8566) or Anne Henke (ahenke@earthlink.net) if
you have an interest or questions. We are anxious to
learn if this is an idea that will take on a life at
OLA. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
The OLA Bereavement Ministry
Reminder to parish leaders of
organizations and ministries…
Please submit your facilities requests, rosters
and coffee and donut dates no later than July 22 to
be included on our master calendar for 2013-14.
Also, our facilities will be closed to meetings for
the first three weeks of August to allow our
maintenance department to clean the campus.
Thank you for helping us serve our busy parish!
Parish picnic…
The next planning meeting
for the parish picnic (Aug. 24)
will be July 22 at 7:30 p.m.
in Room 18. Come and help
make this event a joyous
reflection of our unity in Christ.
Last call for Concert Under the Stars
Tickets at $50 each are still available for the
July 20 fundraising concert hosted by Knights of
Columbus at the Hafif Estate. Call Bruce at (626)
260-3483 or email Jose at jg@signexcellence.net.

Mass Intentions/Readings
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week of July 14 Year C
MONDAY, July 15
St. Bonaventure
Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 - 11:1
6:30am Lu Crow
8:15am Alfonso M. Go
5:30pm Dave & Suzy Younger
TUESDAY, July 16
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34;
Mt 11:20-24
6:30am Chelo Duran
8:15am Jim & Mary Platte
5:30pm Michelle Tessier
WEDNESDAY, July 17
Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27
6:30am In Thanksgiving
(Ocson Family)
8:15am Cecilia Gonzales
5:30pm Collective Intentions
THURSDAY, July 18
St. Camillus de Lellis
Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9; 24-27;
Mt 11:28-30
6:30am Teresa Perez
8:15am Pat Pearring
5:30pm Mary Storm
FRIDAY, July 19
Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc,
17-18; Mt 12:1-8
6:30am Craig Keenan
8:15am Myrna Go
5:30pm Jesus & Agueda Perez
SATURDAY, July 20
St. Apollinaris
Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15;
Mt 12:14-21
8:15am Maria Ceja
4:00pm Mr. Guadalupe Daniel
Ayala
5:30pm Erin McDonagh
SUNDAY, July 21
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28;
Lk 10:38-42
7:00am Esther Munoz Torres
9:00am Debby Pryor
11:00am Mary Mantranga
1:00pm All Souls in Purgatory
3:00pm People of the Parish
5:00pm Josephina Martinez
7:00pm Collective Intentions
= Deceased
To have a Mass offered for a particular
intention is an ancient and commendable
practice. Requesting an intention to be
remembered at Mass is a traditional way
of participating more fully in the infinite
fruits of the Eucharistic sacrifice.
4 worship &
Young Adults
18-39 yrs.
Single/Married
July 14:
July 21:
July 28:
Aug. 4:
St. Louise de Marillac Parish
1720 Covina Blvd; Covina
Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
It's All God
Living with a Purpose
Faith? Religion? Spirituality?
Which One Do I Need?
Financial Wellness:
God's Invitation to Freedom
Theology on Tap is a program of the Office of Young Adult Ministry
that reaches out to those who want to explore the role of faith in
their daily lives. In this casual atmosphere, you’ll hear straight talk and
honest answers to your deepest questions about faith, love, work and
other real life experiences. Theology on Tap provides an opportunity to
not only learn about the Catholic faith but also meet like-minded people
and make new friends. Find more information about Theology on
Tap in Los Angeles on www.facebook.com.
Word Up Bible Study will take a summer break beginning
this week. Please join our Facebook page (OLA U-turn)
for updates on summer activities! Check the Welcome
Cart or Parish Office for the flyer about Disneyland trip
for Aug. 1 and permission slip due July 17.
Sunday, July 14
Teen Mass at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and Uturn’s “fun day” trip to
the movies at 6:30 p.m. Bring student ID and $7 for the ticket. Parents
MUST sign a permission slip for teen to attend.
Sunday, July 21
Teen Mass at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and Uturn Meeting
at 6:30 p.m. in The Junction
See Page 5 for Confirmation Year One Registration
Teen Ministry
Teresa Arredondo, Uturn Coordinator
Youth@olaclaremont.org
Office: 626-3596, ext. 215

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The faith community of Our Lady
of the Assumption welcomes...
Joahana Hernandez
Suzanne Jones-Edwards
Vanessa Soria
...into RCIA and preparation for
the sacraments of initiation into
the Catholic Church.
The Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults (RCIA) is
a process for men and
women preparing for full
membership in the Catholic
Church. Each is on an individual
faith journey, whether
unbaptized, coming from
another Christian tradition
or seeking to re-activate
their Catholic faith through
the sacraments. Call Kathy
Steighner at 626-3596, ext.
221.
Register now for fall Faith Formation
The Faith Formation Center will be closed for a short summer break July 15-19. Otherwise,
regular hours are Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (909) 624-1360
for information.
Returning families may sign up for fall classes for preschool (ages 3-5), elementary, middle
school or junior high (post-Communion) during regular hours at the Faith Formation
Center (see above).
Families with a child ready for First Communion preparation must attend an orientation
session scheduled on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Choose from the following dates –
Aug. 21 & 28 Sept. 4, 11 & 18
Confirmation Registration
Sessions for Parents Only
Sunday, July 21
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
in the convent
Sunday, Aug. 11
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. (Spanish)
in the convent
Sunday, Aug. 18
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
in the convent
Sunday, Aug. 25
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. (Spanish)
in Room 18
Information meeting will explain
formation of archdiocesan deacons
The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information
meeting Sunday, July 21, for all men interested in learning
more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles. The Diaconate Formation Program and the role of
deacon will be explained. Men must be between the ages of 30 and
60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men
who are married to attend with their wives. Pastors are also welcome.
The meeting will be hosted from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Jerome
Parish, 5550 Thornburn St., Los Angeles. For further details,
please contact Mrs. Claudia A. Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation
Office at (213) 637-7383 or email CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org.

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Outreach
Action Alert...
Ask your assembly member to vote NO on SB131
A controversial measure by a Bay Area legislator that would temporarily eliminate the civil statute of
limitations for a select minority of child abuse victims – but prevent the overwhelming majority of victims
from ever getting their day in court – is being considered by the California Assembly.
Your emails made an impact in the Senate. They influenced many Senators to vote NO or not to vote at
all, so please [go to www.cacatholic.org and click “Take Action/Action Alert”] now to tell your Assembly
Member to stop this bill!
The bill is controversial because it says one thing and does another. It says it helps victims and protects
children when in reality it does nothing for most victims, nothing to most abusers, and makes a mockery of
equal protection under the law.
1. SB 131 will prevent most of today’s victims from ever getting their day in court. Victims who were
abused by teachers or other public school workers are not covered by the bill. Public schools cannot be
sued for any abuse that took place before 2009.
2. SB 131 protects the actual abuser from being sued. The change in statute of limitations only applies to
private or non-profit employers like the YMCA or the Church. It does not apply to public schools, other
public agencies or even to the perpetrator himself.
3. SB 131 only applies to private and non-profit employers – like private schools, the Catholic Church,
the YMCA, Little League and other, similar organizations.
4. SB 131 does nothing to increase criminal penalties
against the actual abuser. The bill increases penalties on
private employers, but not on the perpetrator himself. SB
131 proposes no increase in prison time, and more importantly,
no increase in the criminal statute of limitations
that would let victims get the justice they deserve.
The California legislature already passed a similar measure
10 years ago which eliminated the statute of limitation for a
one year window (2003) resulting in lawsuits against private
and Catholic employers – some of which dated back more than
50 years. SB 131 would restart that process again.
The California Catholic Conference is opposing this bill,
along with the YMCA/YWCA, the California Council of Nonprofit
Organizations, and other religious organizations and private
schools.
– California Conference of Catholic Bishops
NOTE – The Tidings newspaper printed two articles worth
reading: 1) “The Case against SB 131” by UCLA Law Professor
Stephen M. Bainbridge (7-05-13) and
2) “Proposed repeal of statute is discriminatory, say
opponents” by Editor Mike Nelson (5-24-13). These are
available at www.The-Tidings.com.
Helping victims of abuse
The first obligation of the Church with
regard to victims is for healing and reconciliation.
The Archdiocese continues to reach
out to every person who has been a victim of
sexual abuse as a minor by anyone in church
service, whether that abuse is recent or occurred
in the past.
The Archdiocese’s Victims Assistance
Ministry helps victims/survivors who have
been victims of sexual abuse by - priests,
deacons, or individuals representing the
Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator,
Suzanne Healy, is available to
help victims/survivors make a formal complaint
of abuse to the Archdiocese, and to
obtain support for the needs of the individual
and families. Suzanne Healy can be reached
by calling, (213) 637-7650.
For particular help, you may call Assistance
Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

For monthly meeting
notices, please turn
to Page 3.
Here and There 7
Prayer Groups
Prayer Warriors meet Tuesday,
July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in church
for a healing Mass.
12-Step Groups
Al-Anon will meet Wednesday,
July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper
Room (above kindergarten).
Alcoholics Anonymous will
meet Saturday, July 20 at 3 p.m.
in the Sapienza Room.
Clutterers Anonymous meets
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at
Claremont United Church of
Christ.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
meet Mondays at 6 p.m. at
Claremont Presbyterian Church.
Overeaters Anonymous will
meet Monday, July 15, at 9 a.m.
or 6:30 p.m. both in the Reflection
Room.
Service
Sew N Sews will not meet this
week.
Uturn Ministry
Teen Mass is celebrated every
Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church.
High School Ministry will meet
Sundays, July 14 & 21.
(See Page 4.)
Adult Formation
Inquiry classes for those interested
in learning more about the
Catholic faith will be Sundays,
July 14 & 21 at 8 a.m. in the convent.
Adult Bible Study is adjourned
for the summer. The next session
will be Sept. 4
Fellowship of Catholic Christian
Women has adjourned for
the summer. Fall registration begins
in August.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
will meet July 18 at 9 a.m. in the
Sapienza Room.
Youth Classes
The Faith Formation Center will
be closed for a summer break
July 15-19. Other times the center
is open Monday through Thursday
from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The
Center may be reached at (909)
624-1360. Registration is open for
all fall programs (see Page 5).
Children’s Liturgy of the
Word will return in September
at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mass
and at the 1 p.m. Spanish
Mass.
Faith Formation Elementary
& Middle School: Classes will
resume in the fall.
Confirmation Program is
coordinated by Uturn Teen Ministry.
See Page 5 for orientation
dates for Year One. Or call
Teresa Arredondo at ext. 215.
Prayer Requests
For our sick and suffering…
Recently: Mary Ann Abbott, Dan Alvarez, Marcia Brunner,
Maria Cabral, Kelsey Creasing, Eugenio, Michael Garcia and
Valerie Almazan and Baby Michael, Ronaldo Gurrola, Arleene
Kirsch, Christy Hughes, Albert McCluney, Michael Miller, Jr.,
Lucino Quintana, and Dannette Rodriguez
Previously Announced: Betty Baltierra, Gloria Boada,
Virginia Brophy, Lawrence Carter, Noah Coneley, Randy
Davidson, Ken Dell, Joe Diaz, Christina East, Nicholas
Mendoza, Lilian Olivares, Alice Onesto, Ed Paris, Oralie
Reyes, Matilde Rivera, Socorro (Suki) Reynoso, Jesus
Rodriguez, Loretta Rothe, Refugio Salcedo, Mary Sheradan,
and Scarlett Wightman
For our deceased
Zona Bower, wife of Joseph Bower; Louise Ivy, mother of Jan
(John) Corrington; Karim Lakkees, husband of Gisela Lakkees,
father of Chris Lakkees; Alicia Malicki, grandmother of Erica
Fink; Isidra Chavez Reyes, friend of Alberto & Maricruz
Rodriguez; and the families and friends who mourn their loss
The good Samaritan was
also a good steward, giving
his time and his treasure to
meet his neighbor’s need.
At the end of this story,
Jesus urges his hearers –
and us – to go and do the
same!
Parish Offertory Collections
Weekend of June 29-30 $21,745
Online donations $ 2,873
Budget $20,391
Over budget $ 4,227
Weekend of July6-7 $29,987
Online donations $ 2,463
Budget $20,391
Over budget $ 8,016
Thank you for your contributions!

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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.
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. 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
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 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed for summer break: July 15-19
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 1 p.m.
Website: www.ola-ca.org
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)
Brian Carlson/Tim Kinney, 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 .

Catholic Social Teaching and Luke’s Gospel
Luke’s Gospel this Sunday presents the parable of the
Good Samaritan. We need to understand some things
which make the story more profound. Most of us have
heard of the strained relations between the Jews and the
Samaritans. However, we may not be as aware that the
road from Jerusalem to Jericho where the story is set was
known as the “Way of Blood” because of its danger and
the criminal elements which haunted it. From the perspective
of Catholic Social Teaching, we only need to look at
those individuals who come upon the injured and beaten
man in the road. The first two quite likely passed him because
they feared for their own safety. They asked themselves
the question, “What will happen to me if I stop to
help him?” It was the Samaritan on the other hand who
asked the question, “What will happen to him if I do not
help him?” Catholic Social Teaching challenges us with
tough questions – risks. Jesus makes it clear that he expects
us to truly follow him, to take those risks and to
reach out in many ways to others. He puts it quite bluntly,
in fact: “Go thou and do likewise.” (See also Page 2.)
OLA Strategic Goal No. 5
By 2017, OLA will increase awareness and
understanding of Catholic Social Teaching
(CST) by moving 300 people into action from
our tri-lingual community. This includes...
Educating our parishioners about the
definition, tradition and substance of
Catholic Social Teaching;
Incorporating Catholic Social Teaching
into our liturgies and homilies;
Recruiting, creating, informing, teaching,
and sustaining diverse groups to participate
in the Good News People program
where, as disciples of Christ, they become
motivated to take action.
Save the date: Sept. 11
JustAct Ministry at OLA will host a viewing
of the movie “Not My Life” about the critical
issue of human trafficking. Mark your calendar
for Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.
Sign-up for JustAct
programs at OLA
Good News People (14 weeks)
JustFaith (23 weeks)
Engaging Spirituality (20 weeks)
Members of JustAct Ministry will be
on the patio after all Masses to answer
questions, give testimonials,
and take sign-ups for all programs
on these weekends:
July 13-14
July 27-28
Aug. 3-4
Aug. 17-18
Or contact Deacon John Tullius at
(909) 576-6276 or tullius5@ca.rr.com.
What is Good News People?
The Good News People program is a dynamic, parishwide,
faith formation program for adults. Through prayer,
reflection, sharing, and engagement, this small-group process
explores the demands of discipleship and what it means to
follow Christ today.
Goals of Good News People are to...
Explore the call to discipleship and the power of community
through prayer, reflection, and action;
Learn more about the richness of the Catholic faith
through Scripture, the Catechism, and Church Teaching;
Find renewed hope in living the Gospel and putting faith
into action;
Foster vibrant parish communities alive with the spirit
and the mission of Christ.
Good News People includes...
Opening and closing retreats – held at OLA;
14 Sessions – 7 in fall and 7 in spring;
Face-to-face interaction with local ministries/agencies
bringing Good News to the poor.