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BUILT WITH LOVE STRENGHTENED IN FAITH, THE FUTURE FILLED WITH HOPE

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

“BELOVED, I HOPE YOU ARE PROSPERING IN EVERY RESPECT AND ARE IN GOOD HEALTH, JUST AS YOUR LOVE IS PROSPERING” 3 John 2

POPE BENEDICT XVI JOSEPH RATZINGER BORN: APRIL 16, 1927 ORDAINED PRIEST: JUNE 29, 1951 ORDAINED BISHOP: MAY 28, 1977 ELECTED POPE: APRIL 19, 2005

MOST REVEREND

GERARLD BARNES

BISHOP DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO

MOST REVEREND RUTILO J. DEL RIEGO, D.L.P. AUXILIARY BISHOP DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO

FIRST COMMUNION, ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 7 YEARS OLD, 1966

VERY REVEREND FATHER GERARD LOPEZ VICAR GENERAL DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO

ALTAR SERVER AT ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST WITH FR. FOX, PASTOR – 8 YEARS OLD, 1967

REVEREND FATHER GENARO ZAVALA, M.S.P. PASTOR ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

FATHER BENITO ROJAS, M.S.P. PASTORIAL VICAR ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

MSGR. MICHAEL FLYNN FOUNDING PASTOR 1956 - 1964

Msgr Michael was born in County Galway, Ireland on October 10, 1919. He was educated in England, and at Immaculate Heart Seminary in San Diego. He was ordained a priest by the Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy on June 12, 1949 for service in the Diocese of San Diego. His assignments include: Assoc. Pastor at St. Vincent de Paul, San Diego July 2, 1949 - Sept. 20th, 1952. Assoc. Pastor at St. Francis de Sales, Riverside Sept. 20, 1952 - June 5, 1955. Administrator of St. Joan of Arc, Blythe June 5, 1955 - June 1, 1956. Temporary Administrator at Sacred Heart, Rubidoux June 1, 1956 - Sept. 1, 1956. He served as Pastor of St. John's, Rubidoux fromn Sept. 1, 1956 - June 6, 1964 and Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lakeside from June 6, 1964 - ? (no date given). He died at Nazareth Retirement Home on June 19th, 1988. Vespers and Rosary were celebrated on June 22nd; Mass of Christian burial on June 23rd at our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery.

FR. JOHN SLATTERY 1969 - 1973 Ordained May 5, 1954

MSGR. PATRICK FOX 1964 - 1969

JOHN ROBERT GORMAN 1973-1974 Ordained March 19, 1958

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Riverside St. John of the Cross – Lemon Grove St. George – Ontario Our Lady of Grace - Cajon Mary Star of the Sea – Oceanside St. Edward – Corona St. Anne in the Mts. – Running Springs St. Bernardine – San Bernardino Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Riverside St. John Bosco – East Highlands Immaculate Heart of Mary – Ramona St. John Evangelist – Rubidoux Our Lady of Lourdes – Mont Clair San Gorgonio – Beaumont Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Riverside San Bernardino Community Hospital – San Bernardino Retired June 30, 1998

St. Vincent – San Diego Holy Family – San Diego St. Michael – Poway Holy Rosary – San Bernardino St. Joseph – Barstow St. Francis de Sales – Riverside Our Lady of Guadalupe – Chino St. Jude Shrine – San Diego Queen of Angels – Idyllwild Our Lady of Guadalupe – Highgrove Christ the Redeemer – Grand Terrace St. Catherine - Temecula Retired June 30, 1999

ANTHONY DI LEO 1973 -19 74 Ordained March 19, 1964

St. John the Cross – Lemon Grove Our Lady of Sacred Heart – San Diego Mary Star of the Sea – La Jolla Our Lady of Guadalupe – Calexico Aquinas High School – San Bernardino St. Anthony – Riverside St. John the Evangelist – Rubidoux St. Joseph – Upland St. James – Perris St. Joan of Arc – Victorville Retired July 1, 1995 Deceased January 17, 1998

ANTHONY TIMLIN 1974 - 1982 Ordained June 3, 1956

St. Joseph’s cathedral – San Diego St. George – Ontario St. John of the Cross – Lemon Grove St. Pius X Church – Chula Vista St. Joan of Arc – Victorville St. Edward – Corona Our Lady of Angels – San Diego Immaculate Heart of Mary – Ramona St. Joseph – Big Bear Lake Queen of Angels – Alpine Our Lady of Assumption – San Bernardino St. John Evangelist – Rubidoux Sacred Heart Church – Palm Desert Retired June 30, 2001

FR. JOSEPH MAWICKE 1987-1990 Ordained February 9, 1963 St. John the Evangelist - Riverside

MSGR. ED CRONIN 1982-1991 Ordained June 25, 1950

FR. JAMES STAUBER

St. Francis School – Watsonille, CA 11th Airborne Div. – Ft. Campbell, KY 24th Infantry Div. – Muncih, Germany 82nd Airborne Div. – Ft. Bragg, NC 1st Calvary Div. – Pa Juri, Korea Staff College – Ft. Leavenworth, KN 101st Airborne Div. – Ft. Campbell, KY St. George – Ontario St. Francis de Sales – Riverside St. Catherine of Siena – Rialto St. Anthony – San Bernardino St. Bernadine’s – San Bernardino Chancellor – Pastoral Center St. John the Evangelist – Rubidoux Deceased August 12, 1999

1991-1992 Ordained May 9, 1959 St. John the Evangelist - Riverside

MICHAEL JAMES FREDERICKS 1992-2003 Ordained October 7, 1987 St. Peter and St. Paul – Alta Loma Bishops Master of Ceremonies – San Bernardino St. John the Evangelist - Riverside

GENARO ZAVALA 2003 - Present Ordained March 22, 1997 Misioneros Servidores de la Palabra – Michoacán, México St. John the Evangelist – Rubidoux Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission - Riverside

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Sr. Boniface Dehner, OP

Sr. Marie Akers, OP

Sr. Julie Marie Greig, OP

Dominican Sisters Principal St. John’s School 1964-`68 Deceased 03-06-02

Dominican Sisters St. John’s School 1965-`70

Dominican Sisters St. John’s School 1969-`73

Sr. Josephine Godinich, OP

Sr. Joan Marie Sasse, O.S.B.

Sr. Mary Ann Schepers, O.S.B.

Dominican Sisters St. John’s School 1967-`69

Benedictine Sisters Pastoral Associate St. John the Evangelist 1986 - 2000

Benedictine Sisters Director of Religious Education St. John the Evangelist 1992 - 2000

Sr. Eva Perez Misioneros de Palabras 2004 - Present

Sr. Maria Elena Frias Misioneros de Palabras 2004 - Present

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Four pillars and a steeple does not a church make; it’s people stirred by the Holy Spirit to gather ad worship, give thanks, love and live as Jesus did…

News clipping

And so thus how St. John the Evangelist Church began. On September 16, 1956, a small community of 46 families gathered in the chapel of Rubidoux Mortuary for their first Mass. The celebrant was Reverend Michael Flynn – the first pastor appointed Msgr. M. Flynn

First Mass Held at Rubidoux Mortuary Chapel

that month by Bishop Charles Francis Buddy from the Diocese of San Diego.

Not too long after, it found a home. On November 1, 1956, a house and property at 3980 Opal Street was purchased. House and Property at 3980 Opal St.

With remodeling, the house became the rectory, chapel and office. Masses, marriages and baptisms were held in the living room.

Old House

Completed House

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Church missions are built with love… the same love of that makes rich and poor give of their time, talent, labor and money to keep church spirit and structure alive and growing.

Soon the house was too small.

By itself, But with its boundaries set as a parish between downtown Riverside and Sacred Heart in growth was imminent. It needed a larger worship. Within a year, St. John’s Church was it was dedicated as a new church at a Mass Buddy from San Diego.

the community has grown. St. Francis de Sales in Glenn Avon, its increased building for community built. In December 1957, by Bishop Charles Francis

The exterior of the new St. John’s Catholic Church shows the beauty of the recently completed wing The interior has not yet been completely finished. and dedication ceremonies have not yet taken place. - from Arlington Times, 1957

Construction of new church in progress

Mass Schedule during construction

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In its early years of growth, the community formed ministries to assist with evangelization and parish governance. To name a few, these ministries included the Holy Name Society, Altar Society, St. Anne ’s Guild, St. Joseph’s Guild, and St. Mary’s Guild. News Clippings of the Altar Society, Country Bazaar, Fiesta & Christmas Mart

Numerous ideas were presented to meet financial needs of a growing parish. The various dinners, Country Bazaars, Fiestas and Christmas Marts provided the community with the funds necessary for expansion.

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More Photos of Country Bazaar, Fiesta & Christmas Mart

The vision of a parish school also surfaced.

It became a reality after four years. In June 1962, St. John the Evangelist Elementary School opened with Dominican Sisters given charge to teach and administrate. Due to rising costs, however, the school only ran for a decade. Today, the school’s classrooms are used for Catechism classes and meetings of various parish ministries and activities.

St. John’s Elementary School - 1962

School Costs

School Logo

Acquisition cost of the land ------------------ $23,462 Building cost and improvements ------------ $66,804 School equipment and transportation --------$ 4,423 -------------Total Cost -----------------$93,689

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Blessing of US Flag for School

School Opening on Arlington Times – June 6, 1962

A 100% growth rate marked Father Flynn’s eight years of stewardship.

When he left in June 1964 to fulfill his new assigned task to pastor a new paris h in Lakeside, he gave his blessings to a church and school of 400 families, 46 of whom formed part of his legacy as the true founders of St. John.

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Celebrating its Silver Jubilee in September 1982, St. John’s community can look back to five pastors who served them and the community as well of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Belltown. Built in 1927, this mission church has been and still is under St. John’s pastoral care. These five pastors who succeeded Fr. Flynn were Fr. Fox (1964-1969), Fr. Slattery (1969-1973), Fr. Gorman (1973-1974), Fr. Timlin (1979-1982), and Monsignor Cronin (1982-1991). Silver Jubilee Celebrations – 1956 - 81

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MINISTRIES 1983

Parish Council

CCD Teachers

Hospitality Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers

Choir

Organists

Ultreya

Youth Encounter

Marriage Encounter

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MINISTRIES 1994

Office Volunteers & Ministry Coordinators

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ALTAR BOYS 1964

1983

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Past Parish Bulletins

1968

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the last 25 years since its Silver Jubilee, St. John’s Parish has gone through an enormous growth and change. Its homogeneously white population, for example, has dwindled, its big numbers in the past replaced with a large constituency of Hispanics and a diverse mix of ethnic groups of African American, Chinese, Filipino and Sri Lankan descent.

In

these 25 years, the parish has also gone several pastorships. Monsignor Ed Cronin served the community nine years. During his tenure, Fr. Mawicke assisted with pastoral duties. Fr. James Stauber took over for a year when Monsignor Cronin retired and Fr. Mawicke received his new pastor assignment.

In 1992, Fr. Michael Fredericks came on board first as administrator and officially pastored for eight years until 2003.

1982

1980

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F rom 2003 to the present, the pastoral care of our parish is managed by the order of the Missionary Servants of the Word headed by Fr. Genaro Zavala and assisted by Fr. Benito Roxas. Throughout their pastoral tenure, many Sisters from the same order also have come and gone to assist with parish evangelizations and activities.

Parish Priests, Sisters, Staff & Volunteers

We have seen Sisters Marina, Patricia and Reyna as the first batch to course the evangelization mission through Bible studies. As these sisters transferred to Los Angeles to continue with their mission, a second batch came in the persons of Sister Mariana and Sister Eva. Within months, Sister Mariana joined the Sisters in Los Angeles, leaving Sister Eva who, until recently was joined by a new sister from Boston, Sister Maria Elena. To increase knowledge of the Catholic faith within our communities, both Sisters Eva and Maria Elena now handle spiritual retreats, manage the formation of men and women trying to discern their calling, supervise the home-to-home visits within the community and magazine sales within and outside the diocese. BIBLE STUDIES

FORMATION OF MEN & WOMEN

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FAITH FORMATION (YOUTH CONFIRMATION, SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AND RITE OF CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION , RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS AND ADULT CONFIRMATION) “To evangelize and to catechize is the call to awaken, nurture, and develop the hunger for God in one another and to journey with each other as we grow in our relationship with God as Catholic Christians ”. Our Religious Education and Faith Formation programs incorporate all diocesan guideline, policies and procedures. Catechesis for children and youth from first grade through high school include varied programs to fit the needs of our diverse community. Our religious formation programs basically follow a traditional model of once a week formation. Children in the English setting are using bilingual curriculum that enables the child to read and learn in the language they feel most comfortable in and at the same time their parents see the same material in Spanish if they are monolingual Spanish speaking, which enables families to experience faith formation together. The RCIA model for the Youth Confirmation journey/instruction is being used. Youth confirmation has transitioned to a once a month gathering. It is now an alliance of youth and their parents/sponsors, all seeking a greater knowledge of their faith. They start with scripture, prayer and reflection. Parishioners who desire to minister in Catechesis are encouraged to prepare for this ministry through regularly planned retreats, bible study and diocesan sponsored programs. Catecheses for families who have physically and/or mentally challenged children are encouraged to place their children in the traditional classes where we offer any extra assistance that they may need. However we find most prefer to take part in the Family Catechesis program. . Religious Education offers on going programs in the summer such as; Vacation Bible School, as well as formation for the families who enrolled late in the year and need time to finish the course of study. The area of concerns at the present time is finding a better way to meet the needs of the English speaking youth, in addition to their catechetical process, following the diocesan model of youth ministry.

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Mrs. Lori Pittman Director of Religious Education Youth Confirmation, Sacramental Preparation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Children

CCD STAFF AND TEACHERS

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS(

Joseph Gonzalez Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Adult Confirmation

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CONFIRMATION RETREAT

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

CROWNING OF MARY IN MAY

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St. John the Evangelist is an active parish with many opportunities to share parishioner's time and talent. St. John’s strives to be an inclusive parish community that invites, welcomes, and affirms diversity as an essential component of welcoming, nurturing and encouraging persons of all cultures into our community life and allowing us to be challenged by one another. It is the community of young and old -- a creative combination of people from different races and classes, from different nationalities and ethnic groups, with different cultures, traditions and spirituality. Our community's vitality depends on the stewardships of our parishioners in witnessing our faith in the Gospel through networking with civic and ecumenical communities and by reaching out to the marginalized, alienated and the unchurched. It continues to create renewal opportunities for all peoples in the parish. Parishioners build their spirituality and stewardship by making changes needed in order to grow and have a greater impact on community life and outreach to the larger community through the many ministries and special programs of the parish.

Parish Ministries: "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service but the same God. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (I Corinthians 12)

Altar Servers Society Fifth graders through High School largely make up this group which now also has servers of all ages and gender. This group serves at liturgical celebrations, including funeral Masses.

Investiture of Altar Servers 2006

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Eucharistic and Extra Ordinary Ministers Membership of this ministry consist of parish volunteers who distribute the Holy Eucharist during Mass and take Communion outside the Church to the sick, elderly and shut- ins.

Lectors Its members are parishioners who volunteer and train to read the Sacred Scriptures at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

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Hospitality

This

ministry has men and women serving as ushers and greeters at the liturgies on Saturdays and Sundays of each week. Just as Christ welcomes all to His house, so does each member of this ministry welcomes all who enter the church to join others in worship.

Adult, Youth and Spanish Choirs The youth joins the Adult English choirs at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturdays and 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. The Spanish choirs sing at the 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses each Sunday.

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Filipino Ministry The Filipino Ministry binds the Filipino community in St. John with the much larger group within the diocese. This networking ministry helps its members become fully participating in all aspects of spirituality within the community and the diocese.

Baptism Ministry The Baptism Ministry conducts Baptism classes in English and Spanish to prepare parents and sponsors to embrace the sacrament’s full meaning and responsibilities that come with it.

Sri Lankan Ministry This brings identity to the Shri Lankan members in the parish who bring their group to the forefront of worship, support and participation in all parish activities and exercise of spirituality.

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Spanish Prayer Group Provide support and assistance in bringing the Spanish ethnic group to the St. John parish community by becoming active in spirituality and the church various ministries.

Parish Councils and Groups Parish Council The Parish Council composed of all the group ministry leaders. This group meets regularly to discuss short and long-range plans to improve church facilities and services with strong emphasis on building and heightening community fellowship and spirit.

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Finance Council Appointed parishioners volunteer their expertise in planning and supervising the financial management and resources of the parish.

Liturgy Committee Gives careful thought in planning liturgies and preparing the church for Mass celebrations and other major feasts and festivities and civil holidays.

St Vincent de Paul Society This ministry caters to the physical needs of the poor and needy in the parish. It is through this ministry that food and other necessities are provided free to those in need. Youth Group Young people come from grades eight through twelve constitute this group. They gather every week to join in fun for friendship and service, and share and grow together in the practice of our Catholic faith.

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Cursillo The Cursillo Ministry consists of men and women who made the Cursillo journey to Christianity and are in continuous journey by meeting through their “ultreyas” every other Thursday of the month

Legion Of Mary The Legion Of Mary whose members are an extension of an apostolic organization in the Catholic Church. Acting as a right arm to the pastor, the group meets 7:00 p.m. every Thursday to pray and discuss their works which includes door-to-door evangelization, home visitations, home enthronements, marriage validations, rosary devotions, and recruitments for baptism, confirmation and cathechism instructions. Legion of Mary Congress 2006

Guadalupanos The Guadalupanos who represent the Spanish population. This ministry is fully active in spirituality and contributes much of its members’ time and talents in various fund raising activities for the church.

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Quinceañeras This ministry takes charge of conducting classes to prepare 15-year-old girls in their debut from childhood to adulthood before the church and society in a rite of passage known as the “quinceanera”. This tradition is highly valued among Hispanics as the most important and memorable event in a girl’s life.

The Ministry Fair or Fiesta Committee The Ministry Fair or Fiesta Committee whose volunteer members are the planning core. They meet and talk with representatives of all the Parish groups and ministries for planning and laying out the plans for a fiesta that is held every year on the property. Volunteers Picnic:

Overall, these 18 ministries best sum St; John’s composition and administration of gifts guided by the grace of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the blessings of the Ho ly Spirit. Through these grace and blessings, the wide and diverse members of the parish come together in love and prayer, continuing as a community on an eternal journey of discipleship to earn God’s promise of eternal life in the place reserved for each one of us in His Heavenly Kingdom.

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Parish Annual Fiesta 2006

Bishop Rotilo J. Del Riego Parish Visitation 2006

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The love of Christ has been evident in our parish from the beginning: the love that motivated a rich person to contribute thousands is the same love that encouraged a poor person to give his last few dollars toward the building of a church community. The love of Christ evident in the lives of those original 46 families is present in those who continue to give of their time, talent and treasure today, so that our faith community deepens its commitment to Christ in the ongoing mission of discipleship.

February 2004 Classrom in the school turned into Adoration Chapel which is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Mondays thru Fridays.

January 2004 Parish office is now a separate unit detached from the rectory of past years.

August 2006 A fenced play yard with slides For children’s recreation.

July 2006 Grotto of Our Lady of Guadalupe

November 2005 Many gifts of time and material wentto this patio. It’s now where food is Served after Sunday masses andAn area which community can useFor meetings.

August 2006 Space above can quickly turn into an assembly area with a tarp thrown over the support posts.

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St. John’s Catholic Church how it looks today.

The inside of St. John’s Catholic Church.

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The involvement of the Missionary Servants of the Word in St. John has made great strides of growth in membership and faith consciousness within the community as a whole. The challenge ahead is to address this membership growth and raise the levels of faith consciousness and practice within our membership.

Census studies by the San Bernardino diocese that showed an expected 46.4% increase of Hispanic/Latino populations, a 38.3% decrease of non-Hispanic whites, a 1 to 8% increase of Asians/other non-Hispanics, and 7.4% increase of African-Americans by 2001 – have all materialized. On one hand, the dwindling numbers of non-Hispanic, English-speaking members that was foretold now present a challenge for a parish leadership to tend to their spiritual care and nourishment. On the other hand, the increasing number of predominantly Hispanic memberships present a challenge for expansion of church facilities to address the overflows that evidence their big numbers at Mass and other sacramental services.

Construction or remodeling existing church facilities indeed comes out as the biggest challenge now and for the future. Staffing needs as well for vo lunteer workers to handle the increase of CCD student populations is another big challenge, second to the challenge for space. St. John in the Future

The third big challenge is affirming its membership’s vitality and diversity through the constant creation or renewal of their parish and outreach ministries to build the community’s spirituality and stewardship, and ultimately heighten its impact on community life as true believers of Christ in word and in action.

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A Parishioner’s Reflection THE KEY TO THE FUTURE IS A VILLAGE By Charlemagne Rafols You may know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” For me, I literally grew up at St. John’s, first attending Mass there with my family around my first year of high school in the mid-80’s. At 19, I began volunteering as a lector, under the gracious help and training of long-time coordinator Jerry Jerrold, who was also a great storyteller. A few years later - I moved to the “2nd floor” - as I joined the Saturday Mass choir. Richard Alcoy was the director at the time and was very generous in helping me learn and grow in my musical skills. He eventually handed the reins over to me and for the next decade, names that began with Becky, Francis, Joe (R. and G.), Eva, Cely, JR Rony, Irene, Nimia, Dulce, Manny, Josie, Nellie, Jocyl, Patricia, Darrell, Brando, Tammy, Julia, Andrea along with many “adopted” voice-donating uncles and aunts greatly assisted me in this new venture. Then there were my other unforgettable “travel advisors” for the journey of life. Top of mind, there was Monsignor Ed Cronin, who once told me during a time of decision, “DUC IN ALTUM”. Fortunately, he did explain the Latin to this post-Vatican II child: “TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH.” I will always remember his inviting, caring warmth accompanied by the firm wisdom of a former military chaplain. Father Mike Fredericks had many of my favorite homilies. He had such a knack for explaining the deep philosophies and teachings of the Church to me in a way I could understand and relate with - while still challenging us to grow as people of God. Nowadays, Father Genaro is one who helps lead me with his fervent holiness and practical advice. I’m continually inspired by his tireless work in making the parish community even more alive, including making Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament more readily available . These were the people who helped show me the face of Christ by their tireless giving and example. They were part of the small but spirited village of St. John. For it is not easily to live the true Catholic life in today’s world; that is a given. But with these faces of Christ surrounding me throughout the years, it has been possible. From the caring nuns I’ve met (including sisters Joan Marie and Mary Ann and the current Missionary Servants of the Word) to community groups like Cursillo and the Legion of Mary to the friends and volunteers who too are trying to find their way in life and in the Church - I realize that I have had the honor of being a part of a great village. Without it, I wouldn’t have survived. That is the power of a parish. Today, St. John’s has volunteers who go above and beyond to aid various ministries - from choirs to youth and adult formation classes to cleaning the church. And we invite more people to “take a leap of faith” and help. Because the truth is - as a growing, changing, evangelizing parish community, we are BOTH the village and the child – needing each other to help us grow as Catholics who are truly alive, in a challenging time. There is a shortage of priests in America, and we, as lay people, are called even more to give of our gifts – for each other. That is the necessity of the future of St. John’s. It takes a village to raise… families - that of the Church and that of the home. I once heard that the end of the world will not come through the destruction of the atomic bomb, but through the destruction of the family. One can’t make it alone - but working together, through our flaws, always with the help of Jesus, we will grow, and receive much more than we give. I know that I have. Because the faces of Christ are right here in this family, this village called St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

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Congratulations St. John the Evangelist on your 50th Anniversary!! May God continue to bless you.

Fr. Pat O’ Hagan, SS.CC., V.F., Pastor Fr. Ken McCabe, SS.CC., Parochial Vicar Deacon Pat Martinez, Pastoral Associate The Staff & Parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle 14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709 (909) 465-5503 Fax (909) 465-1683 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sptacc.org

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To these women of the earliest years of St. John’s who volunteered so the parish could grow and flourish. They sewed, laundered, cleaned, baked, Typed, aided teachers; most were in the four Guilds which comprised the Altar Society; others also helped as needed. By now, some names and jobs may be known only by God but, named or not, all those “Women of Early St. John’s” deserve our gratitude for the example they set for the numerous volunteers who continue to serve. • Sylvia Brown

• Georgia Burke

• Ann Cash

• Eileen Campbell • Betty Chapell

• Kathleen Cook

• Dora Gonzales

• Terry Duron

• Marie Hamilton

• Emma Creek

•Virginia Creek

• Teresa Hicks

• Merge Holman

• Della Huerta

• Dorie Livoni

• Sarah Lopez

• Bessie Maloney • Helen Maloney

• Jean Marshall

• Emma Meins

• Marylou Meredith

• Sally Molina

• Louise Reick

• Claire Robinson

• Rose Trost

• Mary Wikisal

• Valerie Yost

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The celebration of ST. JOHN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE also brings

a tribute

to Lewt and Marie Hamilton “PILLARS OF THE CHURCH" Recipients of the Pope John Paul II Benemerenti Award for outstanding service to the church (1987).

• Assistants to the pastors wherever they are needed. • Leaders of Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts (30 years). • Keepers of the Keys -- to every door, at all times to open/close. • "Mr. Fix It" of mechanical, electrical, maintenance needs. • Servants with a Smile - of coffee, at receptions, and whenever, wherever needed. • Readying and cleaning of church, school rooms, facilities. • The list of good works goes on, too numerous for this space. • For the past 50 years Lew and Marie have given, and Marie. continues to give, Time, Talent and Treasure, along with others, for our good and the good of the whole church. • May God continue to bless st John's for another 50 years with worthy servants, led by good shepherds.

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St. Margaret Mary Church 12686 Central Avenue. Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8466 Fax: (909) 627-8049

GREETINGS FROM: Rev. Fr. Michael l. Sturn and parishioners.

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From the Campbell Family, Parishioners since 1964 – 42 years

Campbell children in their St. John’s school uniforms in 1965

Bob (RIP) Eileen did volunteer work in the school from 1964 to 1969 when the school closed. Changed altar linens for 8 years. Belonged to the Booster Club where we made pumpkin rolls and easter baskets.

Eileen

Bob spent many hours working around the school, building closets and whatever needed to be done. He also built the altar and podium in the church and a smaller set that was used in the school. He did a lot of work at the rectory. He passed away in 2000.

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From the Desk Of Roseana Duron Albert and Theresa Duron and their four children were among the first parishioners to this parish in 1956. The 1960s brought two more children into the parish. My dad, Albert is 83 years old now. He has been an usher and helped with the landscaping in the 1950s and 1960s. My mom, Teri returned to God in 2004. She was an original ladies auxiliary member. Us, 6 children: Michael, Roseana, Marlon, Melanie, Damian & Stephan. Attended catechism and received the sacraments throughout the 1980s & 1970s. My sister, Melanie still attends mass regularly at St. John. You’ll see Dad at 9 am mass on Sunday in the back left pew. Now his great-grandchildren are attending religious education classes. This parish has been a big part of our lives since its inception. With God’s grace, we will all continue to flourish.

Here’s to another 50 years! Roseana Duron

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Congratulations St. John on your 50th Anniversary!

May the church prosper more through the years to come.

RONY, EVA, CHESKA AND NYKOS TORDESILLAS

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Congratulations on the occasion of your 50th Anniversary! Lori Pittman D.R.E. Caludia Benitez Catherine Bloom Sylvia Boyd Maria Cabrera John Calderon Linda Calderon Rosa Chavez Tish Chavez Maria Diaz Charline Gadjos Joe Gonzales Alba Guerrero Maria Hernandez Natalie Hernandez Minerva Luna Tammy Monson Delia Perez Marion Perez Jacquelyn Rojas Rosa Maria Salas Rebecca Sanchez Rosa Sanchez Maria Torres Joe Vargas Sandra Vargas Rosa Villaseñor Alicia Zamora

GREETINGS FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF ST. JOHN

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Congratulations Saint John The Evangelist Church On Your 50th Anniversary. Wishing You Success in Your Next 50 Years! ERNEST PINTOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEYING AND CONSULTING SINCE 1969 License #3259 Licensed By the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor

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Felicitaciones La Iglesia El Santo de San Juan de Evangelista En Su Aniversario 50. Desearle Exito en sus próximos 50 años ERNEST PINTOR

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Congratulations on the occasion of your 50th Anniversary!

GREETINGS FROM: ROBERT AND MARION PEREZ FAMILY

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Greetings and Congratulations to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on of your 50th Anniversary!

GREETINGS FROM: ROBERT AND MARION FAMILY

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Congratulations to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church For Fifty Years of Service to the community!

GREETINGS FROM A PARISHIONER OF OUR LADY OFPERPETUAL HELP, RIVERSIDE

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“Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun,terrible as an Army set in battle array?”

Congratulations on Your Golden Jubillee (50th Anniversary) Legion of Mary

Our Lady of the Assumption Praesidium

Jose Rafols, Cely Rafols, Nellie Garcia, Dulce Ngo, Nimia Reyes Josie Baltazar, Eva Tordesillas, Riza Camilon, Sandra Vargas and Sherine Gunasekera, Nedra Abeyguneratne and Bernie

St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church Rubidoux, California

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Built with Love, Strengthened in Faith, the Future Filled with Hope.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!

GREETINGS FROM: BOY AND SONIA CRUZ

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to St. John’s th 50 Anniversary Celebration! Rho Omicron Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Association ADAMSON UNIVERSITY. MANILA, PHILLIPPINES

In Action Since 1964 Where success begins……..Remain Onward!

About the Rho Omicron Fraternity and Sorority The College Years • The fraternity was organized in 1964 at the old Adamson University Campus. • The sorority was organized in 1969 to support the increasing activities of the fraternity. • Our Motto “Remain Onward!”. • Instrumental in organizing scientific exhibits during the University Foundation Days. • Instrumental in conducting the Annual InterChemistry Contest at the Adamson University. • Was a member of the Confederation of Fraternities and Sororities. • Active participants in the Inter-Fraternity Basketball Tournaments. • One of the honor society at Adamson University.

Professional and Income Years • Our alumni members are in the Philippines, United States, Canada, Australia and the Middle East. • In July 10, 1999, the 35th year Grand Reunion was held at Castro Valley, Northern California. • In August 27, 2006, a mini-reunion was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Our alumni members are successful practitioners in their chosen careers and business owners. • Our Motto “Remain Onward!” is still the guiding words of encouragement for professional growth. • We are a big family of brothers and sisters whose relationship is lifetime and everlasting. • Our goal is to continue providing financial, laboratory equipment and technical support to Adamson University.

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Top Row: David, Paul, Mary 2nd Row: Michael, Jim, John 1st Row: Andrew, Thomas, James, Edward, Steven

The Jim (RIP) & Mary Alfonso Family Join in celebrating The Golden Jubillee Of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

In loving Memory of:

Andrew 1964 - 1973 Jim 1922 – 1982 Paul 1955 - 1999 Steven 1962 - 1994

St. John’s member since 1958

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY !

Matthew

Lino and Lita

GREETINGS FROM: LINO, LITA AND MATT CLOMERA

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“Give Thanks To The Lord, For He Is Good, For His Mercy Endures Forever”

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 50 th anniversary!

Charlemagne, Matt, Isabella Arsenia, Cheryl Lynn, Cely, Joe, Rheena Mae, Chris, Kane Marley, Luke Jose Frederick and Noah Lewis (Born 8/11/2006)

THE RAFOLS – WOODARD - RIGGS FAMILIES

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Congratulations Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church On Your Golden Jubilee Best Wishes From “DETAILS” Residential & Commercial Design

Before

After

Norman V. Perez 1450 W. 6th St., Suite 203 Corona, CA 92882 Tel: (951) 340-9620 Fax: (951) 340-9696

Julia and Norman Perez

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Congratulations to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Its

50th Anniversary.

Thank you St. John’s for your continued support of the Asian and Pacific communities. Best wishes to our brothers and sisters from Asia and the Pacific Islands; may our collaborative efforts be the voice of the peoples of Asia and the Pacific Islands in the U.S. church. May God’s love, peace, and joy be with all of you always!

The Castro Family

Alex, Monica, Naida, Roman and Alexander Jonathan

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Yours, in Our Lord, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Lopez, Sr. And Family Parishioners Since 1960

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Its 50th Anniversary!

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The Rodriguez have enjoyed being a part of the St. JohnFamily for Over 20 years. It has been our pleasure to have the opportunity for Michael Rodriguez to serve our community on the Jurupa Board. Congratulations To St. John’s on Your 50th Anniversary. God Bless and Best Wishes.

Top Row:(L-R): Lucio, David, Randy, Mychael Bottom Row:(L-R): Rhyttania, Joey, Rosemarie, Michael & Johnny

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HAPPY

ST. JOHN!

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Congratulations and Best Wishes!

THE DIVINE MERCY GROUP

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Congratulations to St. John The Evangelist For Fifty Years of Service to our community!

Mother: Frances - Sons: Marco, Gregory, Peter - Spouses: Sherry, Tamara, Stephanie – Grandchildren: Nicholas, Catherine, Matthew, Kelly & Joseph (Twins)

GREETINGS FROM: FRANCES VALDOVINOS FAMILY

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Congratulations St. John The Evangelist on its 50th Anniversary. We are proud to belong 'to this parish since 1994. Felicidades a los Servidores Misioneros de la Palabra por el inmenso trabajo que ban desenpefiado en los ultimos tres allos. We thank GOD for blessing our family every day of our lives. We will keep this community and pastors in our prayers so that we can continue serving the parish with an open heart.

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SERRA INTERNATIONAL RIVERSIDE CHAPTER celebrates with ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Rubidoux, California FIFTY GOLDEN YEARS OF FAITH And promoting vocations to the religious life of the Catholic Church. In the tradition of BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA Apostle to California, Founder of California Missions

"Always to go forward; never to go back." "Siempre avanzar; nunca volver." Serrans: collaborating with the bishops and clergy throughout the world in promoting the pastoral work for vocations to the priesthood and religious because such vocations are necessary for bringing the mission of salvation to all humanity.

New members welcome! Local parish members to contact: St. Thomas - John and Ursula Dudley (687-8097) Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Jane McCarthy (686-9280) Newman Center - Magaly Kelley St. Catherine - Martin,Swanson St. Francis de Sales - Jerry Kelley (682-2647) St. John Evangelist - Charline Gajdos (683-1672)

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St. John’s Youth Group DEBBIE EDELBROCK 1984 - 2002

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ASI ES COMO DIOS SANA A SU PUEBLO, UNIDOS, COMO HERMANOS, QUE, SOMOS EN CRISTO JESUS. GRACIAS A NUESTROD SACERDOTES, POR LA DISPONIBILIDAD, QUE SIEMPRE TIENEN PARA CADA UNO, DE NOSOTROS SUS HIJOS. QUE DIOS BENDIGA NUESTRA PARROQUIA.

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Congratulations to St. John The Evangelist for Fifty Years of Service to our community!

Rose Trost, Rosemary Vargas, friend, Jackie Coyle, Richard Trost and Frances Valdovinos

GREETINGS FROM: RICHARD AND ROSE TROST FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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GREETINGS FROM: CHERNATSKY FAMILY

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WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON ITS

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Congratulations St. John on your 50th Anniversary!

MIRACULOUS SANTO NIÑO ORANGE COUNTY FRANK & BETTY B. DIMAANO

Coordinator

CHILDREN: Sheila Mae and Karoline

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WILLIE, NEMIA, HARRY AND STEPHANIE

MORELAND, EMMA, JACLYN AND MICHELE

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GREETINGS FROM: JOHN & ROSE MOYNIHAN

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HAPPY

50th

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY! GOD BLESS YOUR PARISH COMMUNITY

ANNIVERSARY!

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Other Services Money Remittance Door to Door Catering Special Litson Airline Tickets FROM: ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART 7005 BROCKTON AVENUE RIVERSIDE, CA 92506

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HAPPY

ROSE & PHIL BROWNLEE & GARCIA FAMILIES

HAILEY MICHELLE, DANIELLE, JACQUELINE, RAMON JR., MARY ELLEN, JUAN, NELLIE, MARCELO JR., JENNIFER, JAMES, ABE & TY-AUSTIN

Congratulations on your

FERDINAND, CAROLINA NOE, GUILLERME AND GABRIEL

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MASSES Sat: 5pm (bilingual) Sun: 8-10am; Weekdays: M-W: 8am F: 6pm Holy Days: 8am

CONFESSIONS Sat 4:30pm St. Ann Church

GREETINGS FROM: 218 D Steeet REV. FR. ARTURO JOSEPH MONZON-BALAGAT Needles, CA 92363 AND PARISHIONERS. (760) 326-2721 Fax: (760) 326-3068

CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON YOUR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY!

THE BIGCAS FAMILY JOE, ARMILYN, ABIGAIL, BLAIR, CASEY & DREW

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ARMANDO & YOLANDA MUNIZ

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HAPPY

th 50

ANNIVERSARY! JOSIE, JOJO, JOCEL, AND JR BALTAZAR FELICISIMO, RHODORA, ULYSIS, DULCE AND PEARL REYES

Congratulations And Best Wishes!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN’S CHURCH ON THE 50thANNIVERSARY! WE WISH ST. JOHN TO GROW FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS. THANK YOU,

JOHN J.AND MARY E. CHAVEZ CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ST. JOHN’ THE EVANGELIST 50th ANNIVERSARY!

THE PANGILINAN, CAMILON & ORTIZ FAMILIES

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REILLY, NORMIE, DANNY, KRISTAL

St. Joseph the Worker, Loma Linda, Community wishes to extend to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, our Congratulations on your 50th anniversary. WeTrust that the years Ahead will witness your continued contribution of hope, inspiration and belief of the people of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Rev. Fr. Ignatius Rodrigues Pastor

BRANDO, CHRISTIAN, TESS, JESSICA

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY!

FROM THE FAMILY OF: ST. CHRISTOPHER OF THE DESERT, JOSHUA TREE

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Happy Golden Anniversary Celebration of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. We congratulate everyone who contribute to the success of this event

Eddie & Linda Laus Congratulation St. John on your 50th Anniversary, And may you have many more. From the Almada family: Ricardo,Luisa, Melissa, Daniel,& Nathan Almada And also from the Galang family: Luis & Lourdes Galang P.S. May the Lord Bless St.Johns with many more years.

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HAPPY

JERRICK, MANUEL, DULCE, MARY AND GERARD

THE NGO FAMILY

THANKS TO ST. JOHN’S

The Armijo Family Parishioners since 2001

THE MARSHALL FAMILY

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THANK YOU ST. JOHN FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. MANY FACES, ONE BODY IN CHRIST. JOSEPH GONZALES MINISTRY COORDINATOR

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR 50th ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY

50th

ANNIVERSARY! GREETINGS FROM MANNY & GIRLIE BALUCANAG

HAPPY 50 th ANNIVERSARY!

Un tratamiento gratis, con un servicio quimico. Aretes gratis con la perforacior de oidos. Con su facial obtenga un parafiña wax en sus manos.

The Armijo Family Parishioners since 2001

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Congratulations on your 50 years of spiritual guidance and service to the community. Thank you St. John’s for being a member of the Gaeta Family and helping us grow stronger in faith and love.

Nos complace mucho esta oportunidad de el aniversario de IglesiaCatolica de San Juan Evangelista. Para compartir nuestro agra decimiento a Dios nuestro señor, por los favores recibidos. Y rogarle que nos siga giando a pedir con mucha confianza, que podamos progresar sin cesar con humildad en nuestro camino sin fallarle jamas, con su ayuda. Que Dios nos bendiga siempre.

We want to congratulate, Miche St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on her 50 th Anniversary. May she continue to be our inspirational place of Spiritual guidance and solace and to all her many loyal parishioners for many more years to come. Our love and best wishes to ur fellow parishioners.

Pam and Gerry Aldama

CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON YOUR GOLDEN JUBILLEE! DR. HWEI FU & ALICE FU

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FELICITAMOS A LA IGLESCIA DE SAN JUAN DE EVANGELISTA POR SUS 50 AÑOS AL SERVICIO DE DIOS PARA LA COMMUNIDAD;

Y A LA VES LE DAMOS LAS GRACIAS AL PADRE GENARO ZAVALA. POR TODO EL APOYO QUE HAN RECIBIDO DE SU PARTE LOS MOVIMIENTOS DE LA IGLESIA; ESPECIALMENTE EL MOVIMIENTO DE CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANIDAD. LO QUEREMOS MUCHO. DE COLORES!

With gratitude to the priests and peoples of St. John’s for the 45 years I have been a parishioner. May the church continue to be the beacon of Faith, Hope and Love in Rubidoux.

Charline and Jaroslav Gajdos

In Loving Memory)

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HAPPY

SUSAN AND SEAN QUINLAN

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY ST. JOHN!

JOCYL, JAYMIE, CECILIA, JOSE, JED AND JOEL

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FR. GENARO, FR. BENITO AND TO ALL PARISHIONERS,

F’ROM ST. JOHN’S PARISH SECRETARY

MATILDA (MATI) FELIX

Invite you to join us, We meet to glorify God, Practice great music, And have FUNNNNNNN!!! Whether you are a youth, adult, soprano, alto, Tenor, bass, or have a musical talent, Please consider yourself needed and welcome at:

Mass, Sunday, Loft, 9:00 A.M. Mass, Saturday, Loft, 5:30 P.M. Choir Practice, Tuesday, Loft, 7:15 P.M. CHOIR MEMBERS: Mellisa Almada Marjorie Cruz Brando Dalistan Heidi Dalstan Nellie Garcia Mary Ann Monson Tammy Monson Krystal Perez Charlie Rafols Joe/Cely Rafols Ronnie/Eva Tordesillas Johnny Vallejo Olivia Uribe Frances Valdovinos Legion of Mary Members Rebecca (Becky) Belty, Choir Director (951) 685-2616 [email protected]

Quincieneras Weddings Special Occasions

Donations of musical instruments are greatly appreciated. Worship in song and sing to be heard!!!! J Thank you to other parish Stewards for serving our community.

Your church is so lucky to have Great people who are Passionately working with you! GREETINGS FROM RICHARD, JUDY, HOPE AND TROY DALEY.

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MORE BLESSINGS AND POWER TO THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. JOHN

GREETINGS FROM:

THE BALDEO FAMILY Sol, Aida, Jojo, Chris Solomon Jr., And Anthony

November 1997

Best Wishes From:

Rosie Czarnecki & Family

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In loving memory of Librado Patricio, Elleser Patricio, Eduardo Patricio and Clemen Patricio Dedication from:

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HAPPY

ST. JOHN!

RICO, OLIVE, OLIVER AND JOEL

THE RAFOLS FAMILY

FAMILIA FLORES VARELA FELIGRESES DE LA IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN EVANGELISTA DESDE AÑO 1990.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR

Joe Rafols, Eva Tordesillas, Minda O’Connel, Cely Rafols, Dulce Ngo, Riza Camilon, Nemia Reyes and Josie Baltazar

of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church

CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN ON YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY. LOVE,

Barbara, Adrian, Joseph, Sandra, Christopher & Michael

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR th

50

ANNIVERSARY! ROMY & NENA RAFOLSROMERO CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ST. JOHN ON YOUR GOLDEN JUBILLEE !

Emmanuel, Kiyono, Ruth Cecilia, Nathaniel, Eleazar and Nao Chiara

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ENTER INTO THE HOUSE OF GOD SINGING SONGS OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING FOR FIFTY YEARS OF EUCHARISTIC PRESENTS AND APOSTOLIC TEACHING AMONG HIS PEOPLE. CONGRATULATIONS!

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 26340 Soboba St. Hemet, CA 92544 (951) 927-8544 Fax: (951) 927-8546

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FROM: TEDDY, HERMIE,BRANDON AND HEIDI DALISTAN

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GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ST.JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY!

FILIPINO MINISTRY OF ST. ADELAIDE Highland, California Front Row: Gilda Tabalina, Bing Johnson and Luz Saladino Back Row: Vangie Fernandez, Norma Cajical, Rose Chrisman, Flor Lacanlale and Nena Flores

HAPPY 50 th ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY !

•FULL SET

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•FILLS

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•FULL SET AND PEDICURE

$24.99

•MANICURE AND PEDICURE

$15.99

•PEDICURE

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HAPPY

50thANNIVERSARY! BEDE, CORA, JOSEPH AND BERNARD RAFOLS

HAPPY

50thANNIVERSARY!

LOUIE BELTRAN

6333 Mission Blvd., Suite G Riverside, CA 92509 (951) 276-1364

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ST.JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON YOUR 50th ANNIVERSARY!

As one of the few Charter Members of the Parish still attending services I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the Priests and Sisters who have served our community so faithfully the past 50 years. You have all been a great inspiration to all of us. Thank you. You have been appreciated.

“Della Huerta And in Memory of Beloved Husband Sol.”

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR 50th ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY

50th

ANNIVERSARY! 5440 MISSION BLVD. RIVERSIDE, CA 92509 951-788-1878 FAX: 951-788-8167

1-800-787-1878 “TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO CALL US”

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!

CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY THANKS FOR 50 WONDERFUL YEARS! JESUS AND REBECCA SANCHEZ

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BLESSINGS, PEACE AND LOVE TO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST.

th HAPPY 50

ANNIVERSARY! THE BUGAOAN FAMILY Romy, Willie, Anne Marie & Michael Brian

CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH ON YOUR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY! LUZ SALADINO & FAMILY VANGIE FERNANDEZ & FAMILY

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Special thanks to all our advertisers who have taken their time, talent and treasure to support our 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to St. John on its 50th Anniversary! In Loving Memory of Beloved Husband Edward

Dr. Edward & Janet Hill

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This event will be recorded in video and in print, a Souvenir Program that will be a treasure to keep for generations.

“Pangako po iyan.” Inside Front Inside Back Full Page Half Page Quarter Page

$300 $300 $100 $ 60 $ 35

Contacts: Fred – 667-0552 Paz - 688-0603 Geri - 353-2769 Tito – 358-1322

Elena - 371-5025 Sally - 737-5407 Laurie –736-9664 Daisy – 734-5670

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Corporate sponsors are requested to be more generous. Tickets @ $15.00 for adults; $10.00 for 12 years old and younger. Please make check payable to USFIL (Makibahagi),a registered nonprofit organization. Proceeds of this event will be earmarked for Philippine beneficiaries

A Cultural show September 9, 2006, Saturday CORONA AUDITORIUM Civic Center 815 Sixth, Corona Gate opens at 6:00 PM

Mga awitin at sayaw na sariling atin!

Built with Love, Strengthened in Faith, the Future Filled with Hope.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to St. John on its 50th Anniversary!

THE CAPINPIN FAMILY Fred, Ludette, Miguel, Fatima, Carmela, Anna, and Frankie the Dog

Built with Love, Strengthened in Faith, the Future Filled with Hope.

Acknowledgements We would like toacknowledge all the people who and wholeheartedly contributed to our 50th Anniversary commemorative book. 50th Anniversary Committee Chairperson: Robert Perez Adviser: Fr. Genaro Zavala

Members:

Ricardo Almeda Matilda Felix Charline Gajdos Joe Gonzales Marion Perez Lori Pittman Joel Torres Joe & Cely Rafols Joe & Sandra Vargas Zenia Vides

50th Anniversary Book Committee Chairpersons: Joe & Cely Rafols Co-Chair person: Eva Tordesillas

Members:

Matilda Felix Lita Clomera Charline Gajdos Nellie Garcia Dulce Ngo Robert Perez Sandra Vargas Layout & Design----Joe & Cely Rafols Book Cover Design ---Cheryl Rafols Woodard

We would like to express our sincere apology for any errors and omissions that we may have made. We tried our best to be as perfect as possible from the th 50 Anniversary Book Committee

Built With Love, Strengthened In Faith, The Future Filled With Hope.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Its 50th Anniversary!

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