Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

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Founded in 1954, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church commits to reach out to her community with warm hospitality, strong ministries and vibrant liturgies.

September 6, 202623rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WITH ONE ANOTHER© Clare Colella “The power and need for two or three” ...
09/05/2026

September 6, 2026
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WITH ONE ANOTHER
© Clare Colella
“The power and need for two or three” There is a crucial message in the Scriptures of today: we are responsible for journeying with one another on the path to holiness. That theme is found in the writings of Pope Francis and Pope Leo about the importance of human wisdom and interactions in accord with Gospel values in everyday life. We are not alone, private, in our life’s journey; we are each called to recognize that our lives, values, choices and priorities are interwoven with others. There are responsibilities and consequences. Our lives, and certainly our faith, are a balance between necessary individual accountability and essential community relationships.

The heart that is not hardened, considered in the Responsorial psalm, is the heart softened through faith and caring, attentive to the voice of God and concern for our companions. Recognizing the work of God in our lives and in the lives of others prompts us to praise God in worship, and our worship strengthens us to continue our mission of living and sharing the Good News. Paul’s letter to the Romans articulates that as loving our neighbor, loving ourselves, and doing good toward one another, thereby fulfilling the law of God.

The Gospel acclamation reminds us that we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation, preparing us to take to heart the message of the Gospel. In Matthew’s chapter 18, sometimes called the “community discourse”, we learn from the teachings of Jesus how disciples are to treat others with patience, understanding, justice and forgiveness. Love, as we hear from Jesus and from Paul, leads us to become compassionate, and perhaps vulnerable, as we live in community. Even when we believe we are “in the right”, we are called to respect others who may differ from us.

Conflict is inevitable in community, even among like-minded believers. We may differ in some of our values and choices, but we can also learn to listen to another perspective in the effort to better understand another person. The Christian response to discord still binds us to mutual respect and charity, taking steps to address the situation in a way that opens a path to acceptance, even if not agreement, and even reconciliation. A reflection on the Scriptures, taken as a whole, will focus on discerning with love, mercy and peace.

PRAYING THE PSALMS - Clare Colella - Praying the Psalms means turning the ancient songs and prayers of the Bible into yo...
09/05/2026

PRAYING THE PSALMS
- Clare Colella -
Praying the Psalms means turning the ancient songs and prayers of the Bible into your own personal conversation with God. When you do not know what to say, you can read these holy words out loud. They give you ready-made language for every human emotion, from deep sadness to great joy. When we want our prayer life to be shaped by the word of God we cannot do better than to make the Psalms a central part of our prayers. In the Psalms we have words that God has given us to speak to God. Truly a rich tapestry of praises, laments, meditations, requests, and urgent supplications is given to us.

The Psalms tie our personal prayers to the corporate prayers of the people of Christ in every generation. They warm our hearts, inform our minds, and shape our wills. The Psalms connect our personal walk with God to the corporate life of the whole church of Christ, especially when we remember that the ordained clergy, women and men religious, and many of the laity pray the psalms throughout the Liturgy of the Hours. We join in the God-given spirituality of the whole Church of Christ. In particular, many psalms will help us to identify and stand with the persecuted church. Those psalms that cry out in anguish, or plead for mercy, even vengeance, could be contemporary prayers for people and nations.

Psalms greatly enrich the depth and breadth of our affections and our emotions, so that we learn, for example, to lament in a faith-filled way, to wait and hope in a trusting way, to praise even in dark days in way that strengthens our relationship with and reliance on God. Often, we will find that the psalm-hymns we sing at Mass express our prayer in words that have touched our hearts and echo our feelings. Let us pray!!

A thought from this past Sunday:August 30, 202622nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WISDOM, THE CROSS,DISCIPLESHIP © Clare C...
09/04/2026

A thought from this past Sunday:
August 30, 2026
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WISDOM, THE CROSS,
DISCIPLESHIP © Clare Colella

The people of God in the time of Jeremiah in the first reading have experienced a hard lesson: to forget the covenant with God and not follow God’s rules wreaks havoc and can bring devastation. The role and life of the prophet himself is challenging. Jeremiah’s prophesy of invasion and exile was so threatening that he became an outcast. He remained faithful to his mission, and he knew the tension of proclaiming God’s message.

We learn again that following Jesus as disciples in this present time is indeed a challenge as well as a blessing! The cost of discipleship requires that we give ourselves, totally, again and again, to be transformed and renewed, as Paul tells his followers in the second reading. As parents, family, or friends, we want the best for those we love. We hope to share with others that which we have found important in our own lives. Our mission as baptized Christians is to continue to work of Jesus begun here on earth; may it be like the burning fire in our hearts of which Jeremiah speaks.

No one ever said being faithful would be easy – faithful in relationships, faithful to God, faithful to our Catholic Christian beliefs – each has a cost as well as tremendous rewards. Each requires daily decisions about our priorities and values. We have numerous examples of holy persons who have done extraordinary things in their lives as witness to God’s grace and their fidelity; there is something for each of us that may be just as challenging – daily life, daily work done in such a way as to be a quiet and constant testimony to our discipleship.

Nurturing faith and grace also means taking up our cross. Several Sundays ago, we heard Jesus tell his disciples to take up his yoke. Since then, we’ve heard of miracles of Jesus feeding crowds, calming the storm at sea and healing those in need. We’ve heard parables of sowing seeds and of giving up all to secure the treasure that was found. Today we hear the invitation of Jesus to his followers: “Take up your cross and follow me.” What have we remembered? What have we taken to heart?

OUR PARISH NAME – August 16 Clare ColellaWhen our parish was being founded and given our name, about 70 years ago, we ca...
08/15/2026

OUR PARISH NAME – August 16
Clare Colella
When our parish was being founded and given our name, about 70 years ago, we came under the special patronage of our Blessed Mother under the title of The Assumption.

The Code of Canon Law—which is a book governing much of the celebration of the sacraments and nearly every aspect of the administration of the Church—gives us guidelines for determining how our parishes are named. The relevant canons are 1214-1222. The naming of a new parish can include many elements in terms of research, considerations of the location of the new parish, and any particular devotions of parishioners. The ultimate decision to name a parish resides with the local bishop.

Each parish across the global Catholic community is called by a special name – a title of Jesus, Mary or one of the saints or “Blessed” saints-to-be. That feast day becomes the parish feast day – a special time of celebration and prayer. The Church’s teaching of the Assumption has been part of our Tradition since the early centuries, and was defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950, and affirmed by the Second Vatican Council in its document Lumen Gentium. Both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and our US Catholic Catechism for Adults affirm and strengthen this teaching of the place of Mary in our faith. So our parish, and other parishes being formed around the world at about the same time, were often named in honor of the “newly defined” dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Building on the already proclaimed dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854) we see the grace of God and Mary’s role in God’s redemptive plan: “In the theology of Pope Pius XII, the Assumption of Mary’s body and soul into heaven flows from her Immaculate Conception. The end balances the beginning, both having their profound reason in Mary’s mission as the Theotokos”, wrote theologian George Tavard. “Theotokos” is a term more familiar in the eastern Churches, meaning “one who bears God”. As God favored Mary at the moment of her conception, so He favored her when she “completed the course of her earthly life”. (Pius XII, 1950)

Mary’s ”Yes” to God’s message, given through the angel Gabriel at the annunciation, is the model for us to listen to the voice of God, to be ready to say and live our “Yes”, with trust, deep faith and ever-deepening love of God. To Jesus through Mary.

** You can gain a deeper devotion and understanding of the dogma of the Assumption through the Homily of Pope Leo XIV on the feast of the Assumption, August 15.

https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2026/documents/20260815-omelia-castelgandolfo.html

August 16, 2026THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: OUR PARISH FEAST © Clare ColellaThe feast of the Assumption...
08/15/2026

August 16, 2026
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: OUR PARISH FEAST © Clare Colella
The feast of the Assumption is celebrated in our parish this weekend at all Masses – Saturday and Sunday – because this is our parish feast, and the Church allows Parish Patron feasts to take priority over a regular Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Assumption of Mary is the doctrine of Mary being taken body and soul to heaven by the grace of God when her earthly life was finished. An essential part of God’s plan for the woman who was to become the mother of his Son was that she be conceived without original sin (the Immaculate Conception), as taught by Church Tradition since the very early decades of the Church. Cur Church honors her in the words found in our prayer: “full of grace, blessed among women.” Because of her unique blessedness, her body was not buried but taken into heaven. Mary is honored as Queen of heaven, and we pray to her to intercede for us. Some of the most popular prayers of the Church – after the Lord’s Prayer – are prayers honoring Mary.

For many of us, our devotion to Mary begins very early as we celebrate the Nativity, seeing Mary as the tender, courageous mother of the newborn Jesus. Along with the Lord’s Prayer, the “Hail Mary” is one of the first prayers we learn at home. Later we discover that these prayers have their origins in the Gospels. Though there is not much included in the Scriptures about Mary, the Church also draws on its historic Tradition to develop its teachings.

The Scriptures for this feast begin with the Book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible, where imagery and symbols celebrate a truth, praising the woman clothed with the sun. Re-reading this selection reminds us that Mary was chosen and protected by God. Mary herself is a prime example of how God cares for the lowly and those who open themselves to His Word and grace. It is in the Gospel reading from Luke that the beauty and grace of Mary’s relationship to God shine forth – in acknowledging God’s goodness to her and to his Chosen People, Mary expresses her humility and her recognition of the blessedness given to her. This then is true humility: not in denying giftedness and blessings, but in acknowledging and praising God as the true source of our blessings and gifts.

Let us reflect together on this prayer of the Church: Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
What a wonderful prayer to reflect on this week as we honor our parish patron!

08/13/2026

Sacred Heart Church will host a first class relic of Blessed Father Michael McGivney tomorrow on his feast day. Local Catholics are encouraged to come and pray in thanksgiving for Fr. McGivney and the Knights of Columbus, who bless our faith communities in so many ways. Opportunities for veneration of the relic and Holy Mass in both the morning and evening. Hope to see you there!

✨ COME TO GALILEE! ✨Calling all young adults ages 18–45!Join us for a festival with purpose.Galilee: Peace is Calling…Fa...
08/10/2026

✨ COME TO GALILEE! ✨

Calling all young adults ages 18–45!

Join us for a festival with purpose.

Galilee: Peace is Calling…
Faith, Art, Music & Encounter. ✨

Come enjoy:
· Live worship from Catholic bands
· Hands-on, interactive art experiences
· Artisan vendors
· Cigar lounge
· Food & fellowship
· Adoration & Confession
· A welcoming Catholic community

Come for the music. Stay for the community. Leave inspired.

This is more than a festival. Galilee leads you to Christ.

🎟️ Get your tickets using the QR code!

Bring your friends and come experience a day that can calm your heart. ✨

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✨ ¡VENGAN A GALILEA! ✨

¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes adultos de 18 a 45 años! 🙌

Únesen a nosotros para un festival con propósito.

Galilea: La paz te está llamando…
Fe, Arte, Música y Encuentro. ✨

Ven y disfruta de:
· Música en vivo y alabanza con bandas católicas
· Experiencias de arte interactivas
· Artesanos y vendedores
· Área de puros
· Comida y convivencia
· Adoración y confesión
· Una comunidad católica acogedora

Ven por la música. Quédate por la comunidad. ¡Vete inspirado!

Esto es más que un festival. Galilea te guía hacia Cristo. ❤️

🎟️ ¡Consigue tus boletos usando el código QR!

¡Invita a tus amigos y ven a vivir un encuentro que puede transformar tu corazón! ✨

August 9, 2026 Sunday: 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: FAITH, STORMS, AND GENTLENESS © Clare ColellaPerhaps one of the mo...
08/08/2026

August 9, 2026 Sunday:
19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: FAITH, STORMS, AND GENTLENESS © Clare Colella
Perhaps one of the most startling and encouraging aspects of Faith is that God is with us – and surprises us in many ways. We often tend to put God “in a box” – to pray that God will do what we ask, when we ask, according to our needs and wants. Elijah learns that God comes in unexpected ways. Peter learns that keeping focused on Jesus gives the guidance and strength to overcome fears and worries. From them and from our Blessed Mother we can learn about God’s presence in our lives, the challenge of listening to and responding to God’s voice, and how God blesses us! And God knows better than we do, what is best in the long run.

In the first reading we hear of God’s approach and presence to Elijah as a gentle “whispering sound” – a reminder that God is found in the quiet places of our hearts, no matter what is going on around us. That’s what Peter discovers in the Gospel story of Jesus walking across stormy water toward the boat of the disciples; Peter walks toward the Lord but doubts overwhelm him. He begins to sink. With a cry for help, Peter gains strength from Jesus to overcome the threat of the winds and waves. The presence, assurance and help from Jesus are his salvation. That speaks to us, also. There are times when we are so overwhelmed that it seems difficult to pray, to recognize that God is already with us, quietly present, in our need.

The greatest model we have of deep and abiding faith is Mary, the Mother of Jesus. As we celebrate her feast of the Assumption, we remember that it was in 1950 that Pope Pius XII declared the Church’s teaching on the Assumption as a doctrine of our faith. This feast has roots as far back as the 430’s AD in the Eastern Church when the Council of Ephesus proclaimed Mary the Mother of God. The Western (Roman) Church began to celebrate the feast about 650 AD. It celebrates the total gift of herself that Mary gave to God and the graces which God bestowed on her – particularly that she free from all sin from her very beginning (the Immaculate Conception) and that she was taken up, body and soul into heaven when her earthly life was completed, which we celebrate as the Assumption. As we celebrate our parish patroness this coming weekend, let us ask Mary to help us live daily in such a way that gives witness to our faith in God with both courage and gentleness.

LIVING OUR FAITH Clare ColellaThis is the month that we tend to reawaken our awareness of faith formation, and look forw...
08/06/2026

LIVING OUR FAITH
Clare Colella
This is the month that we tend to reawaken our awareness of faith formation, and look forward to the new school year with its blessings and challenges. Whatever our age or experience, there is always a need for curiosity, seeking knowledge and deeper understanding. I recently came across a quote from an anonymous source that intrigued me: “To learn and never be filled, is wisdom; to teach and never be weary, is love.” As a parent, friend, mentor, catechist, seeker, and lifelong student, this resonates. To learn more of our faith, its foundation and teachings is both a blessing and a challenge.

One of the great examples of learning our faith and living is, for me, the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke, Chapter 24. The disciples, having just lived through the passion and death of Jesus in whom they had believed as the Messiah, have just heard the news of the empty tomb and could not understand what it all meant. As they walked along, a stranger met up with them, to whom they told their experience of confusion and search for meaning. His insights, knowledge, and wisdom put it all into context so they could understand. As all three shared a meal, the stranger’s act of breaking bread with and for them was a revelation: they recognized the Risen Christ, acknowledging how their time together had enlivened their faith to the point of their hearts feeling on fire.

Their response to this deeper faith was to hurry back to Jerusalem to share their news, their faith, with the other disciples. There is a truth here – what we know and believe to be profoundly true, what we have found to be important in our lives is a gift to be shared – to be lived out, not only in words, but especially in the way we live, work, lead, play and pray. Grace and faith guide our way.

Today we celebrate the 24th Anniversary of Ordination of our new Administrator, Rev. Cyriacus Ogu.We thank God for the g...
08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the 24th Anniversary of Ordination of our new Administrator, Rev. Cyriacus Ogu.
We thank God for the gift of his priesthood, his faithful service, and the many ways he brings Christ’s love and mercy to our parish family.

Rev. Ogu, may the Lord continue to bless you, strengthen you, and guide you as you shepherd His people. Thank you for your faithful “yes” to God’s call.
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Hoy celebramos con alegría el 24º Aniversario de Ordenación Sacerdotal de nuestro nuevo Administrador, Padre Cyriacus Ogu.
Damos gracias a Dios por el don de su sacerdocio, por su entrega fiel y por todas las maneras en que comparte el amor y la misericordia de Cristo con nuestra comunidad parroquial.

Padre Ogu, que el Señor continúe bendiciéndolo, fortaleciéndolo y guiándolo mientras pastorea a su pueblo. Gracias por su generoso “sí” al llamado de Dios.

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796 West 48th Street
San Bernardino, CA
92407

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Monday 9am - 12pm
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