Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 12, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 12, 2015 

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

REVEREND MONSIGNOR ROLAND ZIMMERMAN

NOVEMBER 17, 1926-AUGUST 26, 2015

By Joan Schmidt

 Yesterday, we attended the funeral services for our beloved Monsignor Zimmerman, who came to 
Annunciation Parish forty years ago. The Church was packed with many parishioners, and former students of 
Annunciation School and Bishop Amat High School, whose ENTIRE football team was Honor Guard as well as 
the Knights of Columbus in their beautiful attire. It was quite a sight to behold.

 The official celebrant was Archbishop Gomez. Concelebrants included Cardinal Mahoney, Bishops O’Connell, 
Sartoris and Monsignor Carroll and several Diocesan Clergy including Monsignor Nichols, and Father Duyshart.
(From our Parish) Altar Servers were Joshua Logan, Jeremy Dixon and James Ballard. Pastor Father Herbert 
read the gospel and did the homily which included wonderful memories of Monsignor. Father Herbert came 
to Annunciation thirty years ago as an Associate under Pastor, Father Zimmerman. Sixteen years ago Father 
Herbert returned to Annunciation as Pastor, and Monsignor as Pastor Emeritus, technically under Father Herbert, 
a unique situation! Father Herbert spoke of Monsignor Zim, a great pastor, priest, mentor and friend.

 Gary Zimmerman gave a wonderful eulogy of his beloved Uncle Roland, sharing stories of family get-togethers 
and a “daring” side of Monsignor. Monsignor spent most holidays at 
their homes in Palos Verdes and Hawaii. Gary’s late father, Bill, World 
War II decorated Marine pilot, who flew on dangerous missions, and 
later a Dentist and teacher was hero to his younger brother Roland.

 At our Parish, Monsignor had many friends. Gary thanked Mary Pat 
Wiard, and said her family was Monsignor’s second family. He spent 
many holidays at the Wiard home and raved about Mary Pat’s 
culinary skills!

 Monsignor was an avid USC fan and parishioner Monica McGuire 
loved Notre Dame. She was the only person who could get away with 
ribbing him when USC was losing. Monsignor had a USC banner 
which was stolen, but Monica purchased a new one and presented it 
at his 60th Jubilee of priesthood.

 Monsignor Carroll from Bishop Amat gave a wonderful Eulogy 
of Monsignor’s integral role at the school as principal and teacher for a few 
years before his Annunciation Parish assignment. Monsignor Zim 
was Football Chaplain at Amat much to Monsignor Carroll’s relief, 
and then Basketball and Baseball Chaplain, surely Bishop Amat’s #1 fan! 
Monsignor also loved watching Annunciation sports events, and was 
thrilled Annunciation kids chose Bishop Amat High School; he could 
cheer for them again! And they all loved him.

If I wrote all the wonderful memories I have of Monsignor, it would be volumes. This man was our Pastor, Spiritual 
Advisor and friend. During my twenty-five years teaching, he’d visit the classrooms-much to the children’s delight. 
He’d get involved with a lesson, congratulate them on a win the day before, or just pop in to say “hi”. The last year 
I taught, he left the room and said, “Hasta La Vista Baby”. The students were shocked and cracked up. He’d say 
something outrageous-what a sense of humor!

I need to thank our joint choirs for the fine music and the MANY FINE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES involved in 
making Monsignor’s funeral and reception so special. There were hours of planning, making programs, food prep, 
set-up, clean-up-you all are BEYOND AWESOME!

 Monsignor had many devoted friends who went on Pilgrimages with him; many dinner invites; a faithful 
group at his special Saturday 8:30 am Mass; others visited him in his final days. God bless all of you for your 
kindness, love and friendship to this fine man. Fight on in Heaven, dear Monsignor!

Saturday, September 19, 8:30 am, Memorial Mass for Monsignor, followed by coffee, donuts and video of his 
funeral for all who missed it. Hope to see you then.

SENATE PASSES HOLDEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS 
LEGISLATION - 
Bill Extends Statute of Limitations on Human Trafficking

Assembly Majority Leader Holden’s bill to 
ensure justice for victims of human rights abuses 
moved a step closer to reality today. The Senate 
voted unanimously in support of Holden’s AB 
15 to extend the statute of limitations for human 
trafficking and other abuse cases to ten years. 
Currently, California has a two-year statute of 
limitations, which is often too short to gather 
evidence to ensure victims get a fair trial. 

 “I think it’s important to understand that 
victims of human trafficking and other abuses 
often suffer mental and physical problems that 
prevent them from filing these cases quickly,” 
said Assemblymember Holden. ”Because of that, 
many of these crimes are never prosecuted and 
the horrific abuses continue. Survivors of these 
abuses face unique obstacles to bringing their 
suit and it often takes many years for them to find 
their way out of perilous circumstances.” 

Human trafficking – including child sex 
trafficking – remains a fast-growing criminal 
industry. California has the questionable 
distinction of being a top destination for human 
traffickers with most cases simply flying under 
the radar. This bill will help the victims and their 
families find some measure of justice. Today’s 
action would bring California law into line with 
federal law. 

 AB 15 has received bipartisan, unanimous 
support in both Houses. The bill now goes back to 
the Assembly for approval of amendments before 
going on to Governor Brown for signature. 


SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHORAL COMPANY 
KICKS OFF 21ST SEASON WITH HISTORIC 
SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PROJECT SEPT. 15 
AT ST. LUKE’S MONROVIA

The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will 
launch its 21st season with an historic presentation, 
The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Project: A Musical 
Legacy in Concert. The performance will be held 
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15 - the 140th 
anniversary of Coleridge-Taylor’s birth — at St. 
Luke’s Episcopal Church of Monrovia, 122 S. 
California Ave. Admission is free, with a donation 
of $20 suggested. 

In his time, African British composer Samuel 
Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was acclaimed as 
“the African Mahler.” Because of his incredible 
success in a field dominated by white males at 
a time when racism in America was peaking, 
his influence on African American artists and 
intellectuals was powerful and far-reaching. 
SGVCC Artistic Director Dr. Zanaida Robles 
created The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Project 
to perpetuate the study and performance of the 
music of this celebrated composer and others of 
African descent. Also featured during the evening 
will be works by William Grant Still, Margaret 
Bonds, Jester Hairston, Zanaida Robles, Robert 
Owens, Joshua Uzoigwe, and Sydney Guillaume. 

About San Gabriel Valley Choral Company 

 Founded in 1995, SGVCC is a mostly volunteer 
ensemble based in Monrovia. The group’s artistic 
director, conductor and soloist Dr. Zanaida Robles, 
holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts in Choral 
Music at the University of Southern California. 
She was previously director of classical choirs 
for the Los Angeles County High School for the 
Arts and prepared elite choirs for performances 
with such luminaries as Josh Groban and Kristin 
Chenoweth. Donations to SGVCC, a non-profit 
organization, are gladly accepted online at http://
www.sgvccsingers.org and by check sent to San 
Gabriel Valley Choral Company, P.O. Box 2225, 
Monrovia, CA 91017.

About St. Luke’s

 With roots in Monrovia dating to the 1890s, St. 
Luke’s Episcopal Church is an inclusive church 
that welcomes and embraces all to its community. 
The landmark 1924 Romanesque church is located 
at 122 S. California Avenue at Foothill Boulevard. 
Eucharist services are held on Sundays at 8 a.m. 
and 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. The 
Reverend Neil Tadken is Rector. For more, visit 
saintlukesmonrovia.org.


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