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Mass Times
SATURDAY EVENING:
5:30 PM Sunday Vigil with cantor and organ/pianoSUNDAY:
7:00 AM no music
9:00 AM cantor and organ/piano
11:00 AM Adult Choir, cantor and organ/piano; also livestreamed
1:00 PM Children's Choir, cantor and piano
5:30 PM contemporary music with Young Adult/Youth Choir, cantor, and piano; also livestreamed
MONDAY - SATURDAY:
8:00 AM also livestreamed
MONDAY - THURSDAY:
6:30 PM
FRIDAY:
7:00 PM Mass and Holy Hour; also livestreamed
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Confession Times
MONDAY-FRIDAY:
After the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the courtyard
FRIDAY:
5:00-6:00 p.m. in the church*
7:45-8:45 p.m. in the church* (third Friday of the month)
SATURDAY:
After the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the courtyard (except the second Saturday)**
4:00-5:00 p.m. in the church*
* In the church, Fr. John hears confessions in his confessional; and Fr. Dennis hears confessions in the back pew of the church near the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
** On the second Saturday of every month, the priests will offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in the church after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Afterward, if there is time, they will hear confessions in the courtyard.
You may call the Pastoral Office,
(909) 861-7106, to schedule confession with a priest at another time.
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Eucharistic Adoration
FRIDAY:
8:30-9:30 AM Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration after 8:00 AM Mass
7:45-8:45 PM Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration
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What's New at St. Denis
- 50th Anniversary Celebration (October 8)
- Parenting Meetings via Zoom (October 12)
- Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary (October 13)
- Filipino Saints Regional Celebration (October 16)
- Our Lady of Fatima Statue (October 21-22)
- Halloween Trunk or Treat (October 29)
- Protect unborn children
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Celebrating the Conclusion of
St. Denis’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Year
Date: Saturday, October 8 (the eve of the Feast of St. Denis)
Mass: 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass with Bishop David O’Connell (also livestreamed)
Celebration: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
St. Denis’s courtyard (2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar)Food & Drinks | Live Music | Entertainment and Dancing
A professional dance instructor will teach us the iconic dances
for each decade from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s
Italian food: Pasta (with meat or tomato sauce), salad, garlic bread
Mexican food: Tamale, rice, beans, tortilla chips
Filipino food: Pancit, lumpia, dinner rolls
Chinese food: Orange chicken, beef with broccoli, fried rice
American food: Hamburger, hot dog, chili, chips
All meals include: Bottled water, cake, coffee, and hot chocolate
Beer, wine, and soda ($1) also are available
$10 per person; $7 for children 12 and under
All are welcome—including children, teens, and families!
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Next Meeting is on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 pm
All parents are welcome even if you have not attended the Parenting Program.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96494715018?pwd=a2ZMcVkwY1p6bG94UGZBdTZXMEFjUT09
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Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Hall
October 13 – November 17
Consecration on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
The easiest, shortest, and most perfect means to becoming a saint is Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary (Marian consecration), according to Fr. Michael Gaitley in his best-selling book 33 Days to Morning Glory.
In his book, Fr. Michael presents an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and St. John Paul II. Fr. Michael summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice for even the busiest of people.
Using Fr. Michael’s book, Jasmine Blackburn (St. Denis’s Director of Teen Confirmation and Youth Ministry) and Deacon Al will lead parishioners in 33 days of prayer and preparation, leading to their Marian consecration on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. During the 33 days of preparation, Jasmine and Deacon Al will meet with parishioners every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. from October 13 through November 17. Each week, parishioners will pray together, watch a 30-minute by Fr. Michael, and discuss how they are preparing for their consecration.
You will need Fr. Michael’s book, 33 Days to Morning Glory, to participate fully in the 33 days of preparation. The book is widely available—e.g., on Amazon.com (for $8.99), on Kindle (for $6.89), and elsewhere. The Pastoral Office has about 20 copies of the book; and they are available for $10.00. For more information, or to find out if we have the book in stock, please contact the Pastoral Office at (909) 861-7106. (The Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day, except Tuesdays, when it is closed).
For an introduction to Marian consecration, please watch the following three-minute video by Fr. Michael.
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San Gabriel Regional Celebration of
Saints Lorenzo and Pedro of the Philippines
Mass on Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m.St. Lorenzo Ruiz St. Pedro Calungsod
St. Lorenzo Ruiz (1594-1637) is the patron saint of the Philippines and the Filipino people. He was a martyr, and was the first Filipino saint to be canonized (on October 18, 1987 by St. Pope John Paul II).
St. Pedro Calungsod (ca. 1654-1672) was a missionary catechist who suffered religious persecution and martyrdom in Guam at age 17. He is the patron saint of Filipino youth, and is the second Filipino saint to be canonized (on October 21, 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI).Sunday, October 16
12:45 p.m. Pre-liturgy with a parade of banners from parishes throughout the region
1:00 p.m. Mass with our Filipino Choir and liturgical dancing
2:15 p.m. Refreshments, music, and fellowship in the Hall
Principal Celebrant: Most Reverend David O’Connell
Auxiliary Bishop, San Gabriel Pastoral Region
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Our Lady of Fatima Statue
Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22
About Our Lady of Fatima
In 1917, at the height of World War I, Pope Benedict XV appealed to the Blessed Mother to intercede for peace. Just over a week later, Our Lady began appearing to three young shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. During these appearances, Mary revealed her suffering heart and said that God wished to establish devotion to her Immaculate Heart. She asked the children to pray the Rosary daily for world peace, and to offer their daily sufferings and sacrifices in reparation for sins and the conversion of sinners.
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is the primary way in which the message of Fatima has spread throughout the world. Sculpted by Jose Thedim—“the Michelangelo of Portugal”—the statue has been traveling internationally since 1947, and has travelled to over 100 countries, carrying Fatima’s blessings and urgent message to people worldwide.
In 2017, to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Fatima apparition, Archbishop José Gomez blessed a replica of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima. This regional statue was created by Boaventura Pereira de Matos, an apprentice of José Ferreira Thedim, the creator of the original statue of Our Lady of Fátima that is venerated at the Shrine of Fátima.
Regional Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima at St. Denis
Please join us as we welcome the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima to St. Denis on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22. The regional Pilgrim Statue of Fatima will be in the church and the hall as follows:
Statue in the church: October 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Statue in the church: October 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Statue in the hall: October 22 from 12:00-4:30 p.m.
Statue in the church: October 22 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
We will honor our Lady of Fatima by the recitation of the rosary on October 21 and 22 at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., led by different ministries.
On Friday, October 21, we will have exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., as well as a Holy Hour from 7:45-8:45 p.m.
At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, we will celebrate a votive Mass of Our Lady of Fatima. And at 5:30 p.m. on October 22, Msgr. Timothy O’Connell, who is the spiritual advisor of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima (Los Angeles Archdiocesan Division) will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Both of these Masses also will be livestreamed.
For more information about Our Lady of Fatima, please go to bluearmy.com and bluearmyla.org.
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Halloween/All Saints’ Day
“Trunk or Treat”Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
in St. Denis’s lower parking lot
Parents, bring your children (recommended ages 12 and under) dressed in costumes to St. Denis for “Trunk or Treat.” You can park in an upper parking lot, bring the children to the lower parking lot, and accompany them as they trick or treat. In the lower parking lot, about 20 parishioners with their vehicles will have their trunks open and decorated for Halloween; and they will distribute to the children wrapped candy and other treats in plastic bags. Also, Halloween-themed music will be playing in the lower parking lot.
We recommend having the children dress as saints in anticipation of All Saints’ Day, which is Tuesday, November 1. For ideas about how to dress your child as a saint, please see the above photo with children dressed as various saints, or search on Google for images of “Halloween saints costumes.” This is a great way to teach your child about the saints in general and about a particular saint. Your child also could dress in a standard Halloween costume—such as a ghost, a superhero, an alien, a princess, a monster, etc.
Finally, parents please screen the candy and other treats before the children eat them (e.g., to ensure that the children are not allergic to the ingredients, such as peanuts or other nuts).
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Did you know that Halloween has Catholic origins? Click here for more information.
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Protect Unborn Children
Vote “No” on Proposition 1Proposition 1 is an extreme constitutional amendment that would enshrine a permanent right to abortion without limits at taxpayer expense, for any reason, even for women from other states and up to moments before birth!
The California Catholic Bishops are calling us to unite in prayer and action to defeat Proposition 1, which is misleading, expensive, and unnecessary.
Specifically, the Bishops urge us to:- Vote “No” on Proposition 1; and
- Pray a Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (from Thursday, September 29 through Friday, October 7, which is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary). The Novena prayers are here.
Defeating Proposition 1 will maintain the status quo, including maintaining the current limits on late-term abortions.
If you are U.S. citizen and not registered to vote, you can register online at: covr.sos.ca.gov.
For more information about Proposition 1, please visit www.CACatholic.org/Prop1.
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Reoccurring Meetings and Events at St. Denis
- Anointing of the Sick (Second Saturday)
- Sunday Mass for Families with Children (1:00 pm)
- GriefShare Support Group (Sundays)
- First Sunday of the Month (November 6)
- Gospel Reflection Group (Mondays)
- Scripture Reading & Sharing Group (Tuesdays)
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Anointing of the Sick
Second Saturday of the month
after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
To make the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick more widely available, the priests will administer this sacrament in the church after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the second Saturday of the month. The next Anointing of the Sick will be Saturday, October 8th.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is for any Christian who is seriously impaired by sickness or old age, or who is preparing for or recovering from surgery for a serious illness. Elderly people may be anointed if they have become notably weakened even though no serious illness is present.
Serious illness includes serious physical illnesses; serious mental illnesses (such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc.); serious physical addictions (e.g., to alcohol, drugs, and other substances); and serious behavioral addictions (e.g., to food, sex, pornography, video games, Internet or computer use, etc.).
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick may be repeated if the sick person recovers after being anointed and then again falls ill, or if during the same illness the person’s condition becomes more serious. For someone with a serious, chronic illness, the Sacrament may be repeated every month or so.
Please do not come to the parish for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick if you have a communicable disease (including COVID-19 or the symptoms of COVID-19). Instead, please stay at home and contact the Pastoral Office (909-861-7106) to arrange for a priest to visit you to administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. (The Pastoral Office is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every day, except Tuesday, when it is closed.)
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Mass for Families with Children
At 1:00 p.m. every other Sunday (except in July and early August), St. Denis has a regular Sunday Mass specifically for families with children in grade 8 and younger. These Masses also are livestreamed.
At these “Sunday Masses for Families with Children,” children actively participate in all parts of the Mass, including:
● singing in the Children’s Choir;
● serving as altar servers;
● proclaiming the Word of God;
● sitting down with the priest or deacon to discuss the readings;
● helping the ushers take up the collection;
● bringing up the bread, wine, and other gifts to the altar; and
● gathering around the altar for the Eucharistic Prayer.
After a vacation break in July and early August, regular Family Masses will resume at 1:00 p.m. every other Sunday as follows: October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20, December 4 and 18.
All are welcome—and bring your children and grandchildren who are in grade 8 or younger!
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GriefShare Support Group
for those mourning a loved one's death
Sundays from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
(in the Hall in Room A)
If you’ve lost a spouse, a child, a family member, or a friend, you probably have found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt that you feel. This can be a confusing time, when you feel isolated and have many questions about things that you have never faced before. St. Denis GriefShare may help you face the challenges of grief.
To find out more click on the link below:
St. Denis GriefShare
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First Sunday of the Month (November 6)
“Cantribution” Sunday
On the first Sunday of every month, we collect nonperishable food for 75 poor families from St. Madeleine Parish in Pomona. If you have nonperishable food (such dry food or food in cans or jars), please bring it to Mass on October 1-2; and drop it off in a bin in the courtyard.
Building and Maintenance FundOur beautiful church and other buildings need ongoing repairs. Therefore, on the first Sunday of every month, we take up a special collection for our “Building and Maintenance Fund.” To donate, please mention the “Building and Maintenance Fund” on your envelope or in the notation section of your check; or donate to the Fund via Online Giving (click on “Building Fund”) or via PayPal (fill in the dollar amount and type “Building and Maintenance Fund” in the “Write a Note” section).
Thank you for generously supporting St. Denis.
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Gospel Reflection Group
Every Monday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
(via Zoom)
Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, one of our deacons or priests leads parishioners to reflect on, pray with, and discuss the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday.
The next meeting will be on Monday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. To join a meeting, please click on the following Zoom link shortly before 7:30 p.m. on one of the above-listed Mondays:
https://zoom.us/j/96103613303?pwd=aVdsbSt3SUhhM2FHVmtBZW4rUHRsUT09.
(The same link is used for every Monday night Zoom meeting.)
In addition, please print out (or open in a separate tab in your web browser or on a separate screen) this handout, which you will need for this meeting.
To learn more about our Gospel Reflection via Zoom click the link below:
Gospel Reflection Group
via Zoom
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Scripture Reading & Sharing Group
Every Tuesday from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
(via Zoom)
Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, Fr. John or Deacon Dennis leads our Scripture Reading and Sharing Group, which is reading through the Book of Psalms in sequence.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. To join them, please click on the following Zoom link shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday:
https://zoom.us/j/93717806023?pwd=QjkzNDFtRGcyc0E2U3dFQm1LVzl6Zz09.
(The same link is used for every Tuesday night Zoom meeting.)
To learn more about our Scripture Reading and Sharing Group via Zoom click the link below:
Scripture Reading & Sharing Group via Zoom
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Faith Formation Programs
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“Little Church” Faith Formation
For children ages 3-5
Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Parents can drop off their children (ages 3-5) in the Hall and then go to the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Mass in the church.
Religious Education
For children in grades 1-5
Mondays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Choose the day that works best for you and your child.
Two years of preparation are needed for First Holy Communion.
Children who have already received First Holy Communion should continue to attend Religious Education so that they can grow in the faith as they grow up.
Religious Education
For children in grades 6-8
Saturdays, 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Children who have already received First Holy Communion should continue to attend Religious Education so that they can grow in the faith as they grow up.
Visit Religious Education page for more enrollment information
Religious Education Classes begins the week of September 19 in Potthoff Hall
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Teen Confirmation
for teens in high school
Confirmation Year I: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Confirmation Year II: Mondays, 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Two years of preparation are needed for Confirmation.
Teen Confirmation classes begins the week of September 19 in Potthoff Hall
Visit Confirmation & Youth Ministry page for more enrollment information
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Adult Confirmation will begin on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM.
St. Denis Adult Confirmation helps Catholics who are baptized and have had their First Communion but have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Make new friends and learn more about your Catholic Faith!
We are also looking for catechists and helpers for Adult Faith Formation. We have an exciting year planned out, so if you are interested in helping other adults learn the faith, sign up to be a catechist today!
If you would like to regisgter or more information, please contact Jay Duller, Director of Adult Faith Formation at (909)861-7106 ext. 113 or email [email protected].
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