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St. Mary - 513345
(661) 947-3306
Rocky Aranda
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1600 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550
www.saintmarys-ave.org
Tel. 661-947-3306 • Fax 661-947-8687
Parish Office Hours
Monday: 1:00PM-7:30PM, Tuesday-Friday: 8:00AM-12:00 noon, 1:00PM-7:30PM,
Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 noon, 1:00-3:00PM
Pastor: Monsignor Stephen Downes
sdownes@saintmarys-ave.org
Associate: Fr. Ed Garcia
Associate: Fr. Fidelis Omeaku
Deacon: Elvys Perez
In Residence: Fr. Tomas White
egarcia@saintmarys-ave.org
Associate: Fr. Loji Pilones
fomeaku@saintmarys-ave.org
lpilones@saintmarys-ave.com
Deacon: Ed Caputo
whitetr@earthlink.net
eperez@saintmarys-ave.org
ecaputo@saintmarys-ave.org
St. Mary’s School
273-5555 stmarypalmdale@aol.com
Office of Religious Education
273-5554, FAX: 273-5525 mluna@saintmarys-ave.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00PM
Office Hours: Mon-Wed: 1PM-7:30PM, Thursday: 8AM-4PM
Summer schedule from June-August, see inside Bulletin
Youth Ministry/Confirmation
273-5554 ext.222
Sunday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misa
Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Misas en Español: Sabado 7:30 PM
Domingo 12:30 Mediodia y 2:30 PM
Confessions/Confesiones
Saturday 3:30PM - 5:00PM & 6:30PM until 6:45PM
Sabado 3:30 PM-5:00 PM y 6:30 PM
hasta las 6:45 PM
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Devotions/Devociones
Weekday Masses/Misa Durante la Semana
Monday Through Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Holy Days /Dias Santos
Vigil Mass~7:30 PM (English)~Vigilia Misa Ingles
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM are all in English
and 7:45 PM (Spanish)
Lake Los Angeles Mission
At Lake Los Angeles School
16310 East Avenue Q
Contact Karen Bateman: 274-2272
Sunday Mass:
8:30 AM (Bilingual)
Morning Prayer 8:15 before 8:30 AM Mass
Adoration/Adoración: Wed. 6-7 PM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wed. 6:45PM
Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, 6:00 PM
Rosary: after the 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM daily Mass
Right to Life Rosary: Friday 12:00 noon
Cenacle of Prayer for Vocations: Monday 9 AM
Our Lady of the Desert Mission
35647 87th St. East
Littlerock, CA 93543
Contact: 944-1406
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM (Español)
10:30 AM (English)
Adoration/Confession: Fri./Viernes: 7-8 PM
Acton Mission
At High Desert Jr. High School
3620 Antelope Woods Road
Contact: Irene Mullins
818-439-3960
Sunday Mass
8:30 AM (English)
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Un Mensaje De Nuestro Pastor,
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR,
FATHER STEVE
PADRE STEVE
(Rev. Monsignor Stephen N. Downes, Pastor)
We wait in ”joyful hope” for the coming of Christ.
Joy is mentioned again and again in the prayers
and Readings of today’s Mass. In the First Reading
we hear Isaiah saying: “I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the
joy of my soul.” St. Paul’s Reading begins with the advice: “Rejoice
always.” John the Baptist gives the cause of our rejoicing when he tells
us in the Gospel: “Make straight the way of the Lord…there is one
among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after
me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” It is Christ who is
coming and who is already among us. When we center our Christmas
preparations on Christ and focus on him, then we will have a deep joy
beyond our imagining (and in spite of everything that may worry
us). May God “prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders
us from feeling the joy which his presence will bestow…”(words from
Opening Prayer B of today’s Mass).
•
This Sunday we are collecting canned goods and non perishable
food to help the needy of our community at Christmas. Please share
with families less fortunate during the holidays by bringing canned
goods and non-perishable food to Church when you come to Mass this
Sunday.
(Rev, Monsignor Stephen N. Downes, Pastor)
Esperamos en “gozosa espera la venida de Cristo”. El
gozo y la alegría es mencionado una y otra vez en las
oraciones y las Lecturas de la Misa de hoy. En la Primera Lectura
escuchamos a Isaías diciendo: “Me lleno de gozo en el Señor, en mi
Dios está el gozo de mi alma”. La Lectura de San Pablo comienza con
el consejo: “Vivan siempre alegres”. Juan Bautista nos dice la razón
de nuestra alegría, cuando nos dice en el Evangelio: Enderecen el
camino del Señor… hay en medio de ustedes uno al que ustedes no
conocen, alguien que viene detrás de mí, a quien yo no soy digno de
desatarle las correas de sus sandalias”. Es Cristo el que viene y el
que está ya entre nosotoros. Cuando centramos en Cristo nuestros
preparativos para la Navidad y nos enfocamos en Él , encontraremos
un profundo gozo más allá de lo que imaginamos (a pesar de todo lo
que nos preocupa). Que Dios prepare nuestros corazones y disipe la
tristeza que nos impide sentir la alegría que nos proporciona su
presencia… “(Palabras de la oración B, de apertura de la Misa de
hoy)”.
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Este Domingo estaremos recibiendo comida enlatada y cosas
que no se echen a perder, para ayudar a los necesitados en
Navidad. Por favor compartan con las familias más necesitadas
durante estos días de fiesta. Por favor traigan las cosas este
domingo cuando vengan a la Misa.
•
Este Domingo es también el día de traer el reglalo que compraron para un niño necesitado de la Parroquia, representado por
un angelito en el árbol de Navidad en la Iglesia. Los regalos y la
comida serán preparados y entragados a las familias por la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl, esta semana. Muchas gracias
por su generosidad.
•
El horario completo para las Misas y confesiones para Navidad lo
encontrarán en el boletín. A la entrada de la Iglesia encontrarán
un folleto junto con el horario de Adviento y Navidad, así como
mucha información importante. Por favor tome en cuneta que la
Misa de Medianoche de la Víspera de Navidad sera a las 11:00
PM y será precedida por cantos de Navidad (Carols) que serán a
las 10:00 PM. El día de Navidad no habrá Misa de 2:30 y de
5:30 PM.
•
Les encargamos mucho que asistan a uno de los Servicios Penitenciales de Adviento, los cuales comenzarán el miércoles 17 de
diciembre en Santa María en Rosamond; el jueves 18 de diciembre en Fray Junípero Serra en Quartz Hill ; el Lunes 22 de
diciembre en el Sagrado Corazón en Lancaster; el martes 23 de
diciembre en Santa María en Palmdale. Todos los Servicios
comenzarán a las 7:30 PM. Habrá muchos Sacerdotes para ayudar en el Servicio común de oración, Sagrada Escritura, Confesión de los pecados y experiencia del perdón de Dios en el Sacramento de la Penitencia o Reconciliación.
•
This Sunday is also the time to bring to Church the gifts purchased
for the children represented by the angels on the Giving Tree in
Church. The gifts and food will be given by St. Vincent de Paul to the
families in need this week. Many thanks for your generosity.
•
The Christmas schedule of Masses and Confessions will be found
in today’s bulletin. An Advent/ Christmas brochure will be found at the
doors of the Church also with the schedule of all Advent and Christmas
services and other parish information. Please note that the Midnight
Mass on Christmas Eve will be at 11:00 PM with Carols beginning at
10:00 PM and on Christmas Day there will be no 2:30 PM or no 5:30
PM Masses.
•
We encourage you to come to one of the Advent Penance Services which begin on Wednesday, December 17th at St. Mary’s in Rosamond; on Thursday, December 18th at Blessed Junipero Serra Church
in Quartz Hill; on Monday, December 22nd at Sacred Heart Church in
Lancaster; on Tuesday, December 23rd at St. Mary’s in Palmdale. All
Penitential Services will begin at 7:30 PM. Many priests will be present
to help with the communal celebration of prayers, Scripture, Confession
of sin and experience of God’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation.
•
Senior Citizens are invited to come to receive God’s forgiveness in
the Sacrament of Penance this Friday morning, December 19th from
9:30 to 11:00 AM. Refreshments will be served.
December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008
Third Sunday of Advent
•
The Hispanic tradition of Las Posadas begins on Tuesday, December 16th. With prayer and song the community moves from house
to house with Mary and Joseph seeking shelter for the nine days before Christmas. It’s a beautiful way of entering into the spirit of preparing for Christmas. In our parish this tradition is observed by the Hispanic prayer groups in Lake Los Angeles, Littlerock and St. Mary’s in
Palmdale and by the Religious Education students at St. Mary’s on
Tuesday, December 16th in the new Parish Hall. The celebration of
Simbang Gabi with our Filipino community will take place on Saturday,
December 20th at the 5:30 PM Mass.
•
Las personas mayores recibirán el Sacramento de la Penitencia el
viernes 19, de 9:30 a 11:00 AM. Se servirán algunos bocadillos.
•
La tradición hispana de las Posadas comienza el jueves 16 de
diciembre. Se comienza con una procesión de casa en casa con el
rezo del Santo Rosario, durante los nueve días antes de la Navidad, con cantos apropiados y llevando las estatuas de María y
José que buscan posada en donde nazca Jesús. Esto se hace
para representar el largo y penoso viaje que ellos hicieron desde
Nazareth hasta Belén. Esto se hace como una bonita preparación
para Navidad. En nuestra Parroquia se prepara por los grupos
hispanos de Oración en Lake Los Angeles, en Littlerock y en Santa
María por los estudiantes del Programa de Educación Religiosa el
martes 16 de diciembre en el nuevo Salón Parroquial.
•
La celebración del Simbang Gabi, con la comunidad Filipina, tendrá
lugar el 20 de diciembre en la Misa de 5:30 PM .
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Su regalo de Navidad a Dios en la colecta del Ofertorio en la Eucaristía es una manera maravillosa de mostrar su amor y agradecimeinto a Dios por el ragalo de su Unico Hijo Jesús. Su generoso
regalo en el Oferotorio de la Misa cada Domingo es sumamente
importante para pagar los recibos de la Parroquia cada mes y continuar con todos los programas religiosos, de educación y de servicios.
•
Todos están invitados a limpiar la Iglesia cada lunes de 12:00 a
3:00 PM. No necesitan registrarse ni comprometerse, solo venir y
ayudar a la limpieza de la Casa de Dios.
•
Your Christmas gift to God in the Christmas collection at the Offertory at Eucharist is a wonderful way of showing your love and
thanks to God for the gift of his only Son, Jesus. Your generous giving
at Offertory at Christmas and each Sunday very much needed so the
parish can pay its bills each month and continue all the religious, educational and service programs of our parish.
•
You are invited to help clean the Church each Monday from
12:00 to 3:00 PM. No registration, no commitment – just come and
help care for God’s House.
†
Scripture Readings for next Sunday (the Fourth Sunday of
Advent) will be: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Romans 16:25-27;
Luke 1:26-38
†
Las Lecturas de la Sagrada Escritura para el próximo Domingo
(IV Domingo de Adviento) serán: 2 de Samuel 7:1- 5, 8-12, 14,
16; Romanos 16: 25-27; Lucas 1: 26-38
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ST. MARY’S CHILDREN’S CHOIR
All Children between 6-12 years old are welcome to join the St.
Mary’s Children’s Choir to sing on December 24th, 5:30 pm
Christmas Vigil Mass.
All rehearsals will be in the Church as follows:
Monday, Dec. 15th
Friday, Dec. 19th
Monday, Dec. 22nd
3:00 - 5:00 PM
3:00 - 5:00 PM
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Note: Mandatory attendance is strictly required. For any additional information, please call Rudy Bautista at 273-3561.
Give Blood! Give Life! Sunday, December 28th, 2008
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Red Cross will located in the old parish
hall. For appointments please call the Parish Office 947-3306.
Done Sangre! Regala Vida!
Campaña de donación de Sangre
Domingo dia 28, 2008 a las 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. La Cruz Roja
estara localizados en el salon parroquial antiguo. Por favor haga
una cita llame a la oficina parroquial 947-3306. Todos los
donantes recibiran un cupon para Cold Stone Creamery .
December 14, 2008
Third Sunday of Advent
PENANCE SERVICES/ SERVICIO PENITENCIAL
Rosamond, St. Mary’s
Wed. Dec. 17th 7:30 pm (Miercoles)
Thurs.
Quartz Hill, Fr. Serra
Dec. 18th 7:30 pm (Jueves)
Lancaster, Sacred Heart
Mon. Dec. 22nd 7:30 pm (Lunes)
Palmdale, St. Mary’s
Tue. Dec. 23rd 7:30 pm (Martes)
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CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS DE NOCHE BUENA
(DEC. 24TH)
St. Mary’s Palmdale / Sta. Maria
5:30 pm Children’s Mass English
10:00 pm Christmas Carols / Villancicos
11:00 pm Bilingual Concelebrated Mass /
Misa Bilingüe Concelebrada
No Mass at 7:30 pm / No habra Misa a las 7:30 pm
MISSION AREA MASSES/MISAS EN LAS MISIONES
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Palmdale, St. Mary’s
Seniors/personas de la tercera edad
Friday, Dec. 19th 9:30 - 11:00 AM (Viernes)
Donuts & coffee served afterwards/ Habra café y donas
No Confessions at Littlerock,
Our Lady of the Desert Mission on Dec. 24th, 25th, nor
26th. Please attend to St. Mary’s Penance Service.
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No Habra confesiones en Littlerock, dias 24, 25 ni
el 26 de Diciembre. Por favor de asistir al Servicio
Penitencial.
Acton Mission
3620 Antelope Woods Road
5:00 pm English
Our Lady of the Desert Mission
Littlerock
35647 87th Street East
7:30 pm Spanish / Español
Lake Los Angeles Mission
16310 Ave Q
7:30 pm Bilingual
Palmdale, St. Mary’s regular confessions
Saturday Dec. 20th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
& every Saturday
CHRISTMAS DAY/ DÍA DE LA NAVIDAD
(DEC. 25TH)
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Confesiones regulares en Palmdale, Sta. Maria
Sabado, 20 de Diciembre 3:00 - 5:00 pm y cada Sabado.
St. Mary’s Palmdale / Sta. Maria
Masses in English 7AM; 8:30 AM; 10:30AM
Misa en Español
12:30 PM
NO 2:30 PM MASS/NO HAY MISA A LAS 2:30 PM
NO 5:30 PM MASS/ NO HAY MISA A LAS 5:30 PM
Our Lady of the Desert Mission
9:30 am English
December 14, 2008
Third Sunday of Advent
St. Mary’s School 273-5554
Christmas Program
The school’s Christmas Program will be held on December 18, 2008,
Thursday, at 7:00 pm in the church. Everyone is invited to attend as
our students bring in the holiday cheer. The PTO will have the “cookie
exchange” immediately following the program. Please bring your
home baked cookies with a copy of the recipe to exchange.
Christmas Vacation
The last day of school before Christmas vacation is on December 19,
2008, Friday, with dismissal at 12:30 pm. Regular classes will resume
on January 5, 2009, Monday. We wish everyone a happy and safe
vacation.
Traffic Pattern
Please observe all traffic rules and pattern while in the church and
school property. All vehicles are to enter the church and school parking lot at the West Gate (near the school) and exit through the East
Gate. This traffic pattern is to be observed at all times. Thank you
for your cooperation.
CHOIR NEWS
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Make an Advent Wreath for your home. Make a
wreath of evergreen and holly to encircle four candles
for the Advent Season. The circle represents eternity,
for a circle has no beginning and no end like God’s love
which is everlasting. The evergreen tree which is always green pictures life, growth, hope. Use three purple candles and one pink. The purple candle signifies the
time of preparation time of looking into ourselvesrecognizing the need we have for Jesus. The pink candle is for the third Sunday of Advent-the joyful Sunday-for it represents the joy we know because God
loved us so much that He sent Jesus in the world. On
the first Sunday of Advent light your first Advent candle and a new one each consecutive Sunday. You can
light them every night at supper and have a member of
the family offer a short prayer. The light of the candles may be dim at first, but it will become brighter
each week! Your expectation will increase and remind
you that Jesus is the Light of the World.
St. Mary’s Hallelujah Choir invites choir members to
joyfully sing at the Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass at
11:00 PM. Kathleen Green is Choir Director and invites interested singers to come to the rehearsals on:
Sunday, Dec. 14th
Wednesday, Dec. 17th
Sunday, Dec. 21st
All rehearsals are from
6:30 - 9:00 PM in the Church.
From St Vincent de Paul
Thank you to all the Parishioners who contributed food for the
needy for Thanksgiving. God Bless you all, you made a lot of
families happy. Thank you also for the presents for needy children that are being brought in now. (The deadline is Dec. 14th)
We will be distributing Christmas bags with presents on Dec
18th to all those families that signed up in November (as was
announced) please, only those that came to sign up. We will be
closed on Dec.19th. and reopen on Jan. 14th. There will be
referral lists in the Parish office for the very needy that come
when we are closed.
The Saint Mary’s Giving Tree is set
up in our Church with Angels that
represent our parish. Please take an
Angel or two from the tree and buy a
present for the children and families in our parish. Please take an
Angel or two from the tree and buy a present for the children
represented by the angels. Please return all gifts no later than
December 13th & 14th in the Church. Thank You for your generosity!
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El arbolito de los Angelitos esta disponible en la Iglesia que
representan los niños y familias mas necesitadas de nuestra parroquia. Por favor de llevarse uno o dos angelitos del arbolito y
compre un regalo para un niño/a que son representados en cada
angelito. Por favor de entregar los regalos antes del dia 13 y 14
de diciembre en la Iglesia. Gracias por su generosidad.
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Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2008
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
273-5554 Mon.-Wed. 1:00 - 7:30 pm / Thurs. 8 am - 4:30 pm / Closed Fridays
FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION NEWS
December 15 & 17th
Regular classes scheduled
December 16th
6:00 pm in the Church RE hosting “POSADAS” FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
ALL CLASSES WILL BRING FOOD TO SHARE!
December 18th
6:00 pm Teacher’s Christmas gathering
December 23rd
7:30 pm PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
January 4
Classes resume for Lake L.A. & Acton
January 5,6,& 7th
Classes resume for Palmdale & Littlerock.
ATTENTION TEENS! / ¡Atención Jovenes Disfruten de estos dos días Para Jovenes!
1. YOUTH DAY IN ANAHEIM—THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Theme: “Choose Life!”
Youth Day in Anaheim… a fun-filled day at the Anaheim Convention Center filled with thousands of teens, all wanting experience Jesus’ love and
words of knowledge being told by wonderful guest speakers. If you would like to witness this event the cost will be $20.00 and a fun bus will be
taking High School Teens on a first come first serve basis. Come to the R.E. Office to pick up a packet and get on the list before December 15,
2008.
2. SANTA BARBARA REGIONAL YOUTH DAY—January 17, 2009
Theme: “Wii Love Jesus”
Youth Day Santa Barbara… a fun-filled day Organized by Santa Barbara Region- Youth Director. If you would like to witness this event the cost
will be $50.00 and a fun bus will be taking High School Teens on a first come first serve basis. Come to the R.E. Office to pick up a packet and
get on the list before December 29, 2008.
PADRES SI NECESITAN INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR LLAMEN A LA OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA Y CON MUCHO
GUSTO LE DAREMOS LOS DETALLES.
CHRISTMAS NOVENA
Catholics in many cultures pray the Christmas Novena (nine consecutive days of prayer) from December 16-24. It is a devotion well worth reviving, particularly in young families,
for it focuses attention intensely on our expectation of the Coming King, and helps to prepare us spiritually to receive him into our hearts. We suggest you to pray the “O Antiphons” as an ideal Christmas Novena. The “O Antiphons” are prayed in a seven day novena from December 18—24. Today the Antiphons are familiar to us in the traditional
Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
The Antiphons can be prayed at home at family dinner or with the lighting of the Advent wreath. Symbols can be used as ornaments to be hung on a tree. Your Novena begins
with the Our Father and Hail Mary, then pray The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) and the “O Antiphons”
The O Antiphons
O WISDOM: Who came from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from end to end and ordering all things mightily and sweetly: Come, and teach us the way of prudence.
Symbols: Oil lamp, open book , Sirach 24:2 Wisdom 8:1
O LORD AND RULER of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: Come, and redeem us with outstretched
arm. Symbols: burning bush, stone tablets Exodus 3: 2,20:1
O ROOT OF JESSE, Who stands for an ensign of the people, before whom kings shall keep silence and unto whom the Gentiles shall make supplication: Come to deliver us, and
tarry not. Symbols: Vine or plant in flower, especially a rose. Isaiah 11: 1-13
O KEY OF DAVID, and Scepter of the House of Israel, who opens and no man shuts, who shuts and no man opens: Come, and bring forth the captive from his prison, he who sits
in darkness and in the shadow of death. Symbols: Key; broken chains Isaiah 22:22
O DAWN OF THE EAST, brightness of the light eternal, and Sun of Justice: Come, and enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Symbol: raising sun
Psalm 19:6-7
O KING OF THE GENTILES and their desired One, the Cornerstone that makes both one: Come, Come, to save us, O Lord our God. Symbols, Crown, scepter Psalm 2: 7-8,
Ephesians 2:14-20
O EMMANUEL, God with us, our King and Lawgiver, the expected of the nations and their Savior: Come to save us, O Lord our God. Symbols: tablets of stone, Chalice and Host,
Crib with Baby Jesus Isaiah 7: 14; 33:22
If you have access to the internet and wish to have more information please visit www.wf-f.org/ChrisNovena.html.
Noticias de Primera Comunion y Confirmacion
Diciembre 15 & 17
habrá clases regulares a los horarios regulares
Diciembre 16
6:00 pm en la Iglesia celebraremos las “POSADAS” PARA NIÑOS CON SUS PAPAS
Todas las familias compartiran comida en el Nuevo salón Parroquial. Por favor vea
la tabla de asignación de comida para el salón de clase de sus niños.
Diciembre 18
6:00 pm Reunión de Navidad para Maestras y asistentes (no estudiantes)
Diciembre 23
7:30 pm SERVICIO PENITENCIARIO PARROQUIAL –CONFESIONES
4 de enero
Las clases empezarán nuevamente para Lake L.A. & Acton
5,6,& 7 de enero
Las clases empezarán nuevamente para Palmdale y Littlerock.
Third Sunday of Advent
Mt. Carmel in the Desert Retreat &
Child Care Center Christmas Sale
Saturday, December 20th
1 to 4 p.m.
Get your Christmas shopping done without the crowd at the Mall
and support two great causes while you're at it! Professional
crafters from Antelope Valley as well as the Sisters themselves
have created gift items, gift baskets, home decorations, and religious articles. May God bless you for your support of Mount
Carmel in the Desert Retreat and Child Care Center.
Mt Carmel in the Desert Retreat Center
39501 180th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93591-3312
Phone 661.264.5955 / 661.264.5964
Making a Difference for the Youth at the
Challenger Detention Center
You can make the difference this holiday to bring a bit of joy to
the youth by providing cookies, pastries, and 2 liter bottles of
soda. Also we are recruiting guitar players/musicians and singers
to put a special Christmas program Saturday, December 20, 2008.
Please bring the items to St. Mary’s parish office by
Dec. 18th. Please contact the office for more information 947-3306.
EL SACRAMENTO DEL SANTO MATRIMONIO
Invitamos a todas las parejas que viven unidos y están
contemplando y desean relizar este sacramento del
matrimonio, a que se acerquen a la oficina parroquial y entrvistarse con unos
de
los sacerdotes. Llame 947-3306
para una cita.
Spirit of Paraclete High School
Discover the Spirit of Paraclete High School-A Catholic college
preparatory high school serving the Antelope Valley since 1963.
Welcome Class of 2113 mark your calendars for our Open
House: Saturday, January 17th at 1:00 pm
Entrance Exam: Saturday, January 31st at 8:30 am
Affordable Catholic College Preparatory Curriculum with CIF
Championship Athletics located at 42145 30th Street West in
Lancaster, California, call 661-9433255 or visit our web site at:
www.paracletehs.org for more information about Paraclete High
School.
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Sunday Masses
Dec. 13th
5:30 PM † Lester, Marina & Celedonio Asong
7:30 PM
Macario & Modesta Garcia
Dec. 14th Third Sunday of Advent
7:00 AM
All parishioners of St. Mary’s parish
8:30 AM † Margaret Theisen
10:30 AM † Joe Zepeda
12:30 PM † Alicia Rivas
2:30 PM † Jorge Adrian Figueroa
5:30 PM
Vincent Daniel Moreno
Littlerock
8:30 AM † Reyes Orihuela Nava
10:30 AM † Andrew Eischeid
Lake LA
8:30 AM
Jacob Arias (Special Intention)
Acton
8:30 AM
Rachel Duran (Birthday)
Weekly Mass Intentions
Mon. Dec. 15th
6:30 AM
Jovita Santillana (In Thanksgiving)
8:30 AM † Jerry Everix
Tue. Dec. 16th
6:30 AM Karla Rizo (Birthday)
8:30 AM † Leonard Hoehn
Wed. Dec. 17th
6:30 AM † Antonio Delgado
8:30 AM
Fernando Aquino Jr. (Special Intention)
Thru. Dec. 18th
6:30 AM
Fernando Aquino Jr. (Special Intention)
8:30 AM † Jaime Montana
Fri. Dec. 19th
6:00 AM † Margaret White
8:30 AM † Maria Amon
Sat. Dec. 20th
8:30 AM † Bob Jones
ACCW - ATTENTION ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN
The North San Fernando District of the Archdiocesan
Council of Catholic Women invites all women of the parish to attend the District Meeting on Tuesday, January 13,
2009, at Sacred Heart Church, 45007 N. Cedar Avenue,
Lancaster. Every Catholic woman is a member and there
are no dues. The program begins at 9:30 am with registration and coffee and includes Augustine Chang, Pastoral Intern at Sacred Heart Church as guest speaker,
Mass and a Luncheon. The meeting will conclude at 1:30
pm. Reservations must be made by sending a check for
%10.00 payable to Sacred Heart Parents’ Association to
Barbara Ballman, 715 W. Avenue H-8, Lancaster, Ca
93534. Deadline for Reservations is Tuesday, January 6,
2009. For more information, please call Barbara at (661)
942-2080.
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Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2008
Celebrando el dia del Matrimonio y mes del Amor
Iglesia Santa Maria
1600 East Ave. R-4
Palmdale, Ca 93550
El Sabado dia 14 de Febrero, 2009
Misa a las 5:00 PM
Cena de 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Baile hasta las 11:00 PM
Llame a la oficina parroquial (661) 947-3306). La donación por pareja es $45.00
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Society Annabelle Farmer 609-2744 meet Mon. at 12PM &
Thursday at 9AM to help out with Environment & Art of our church
R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) For information and
Inquiry classes please speak to Debbie Castillo at 538-1985.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Meet Tuesdays: 7:00 P.M. in the Church.
Leader, Celia Cedillo 272-6880. For prayers call Norman at 949-3330.
ST. MARY’S FILIPINO-AMERICAN GROUP Praying the Rosary in homes
every Saturday. For scheduled visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Statue, call Zeny Bautista 273-3561 or Ross Catalla 285-0850 .
ROSARY AND MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA In the Church every
Monday at 6:00 PM and after 6:30AM Mass.
ST. MARY’S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL & ASSEMBLY Usually meet 1st
Monday of the month at 7:30 PM Pres.: Tucker Evans 267-0730.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Meets every Wednesday from 9:30-12:00 noon
at the Religious Education office
VOCATIONS TO PRIESTHOOD OR RELIGIOUS LIFE Contact Priests at
947-3306.
ALTAR SERVERS Michelle Carrillo: 269-2392
RESPECT LIFE Crisis Pregnancy & Infant Loss etc. 24 Hour Hot-Line:
942 BABY
PARISH FACILITIES RESERVATIONS Contact the Parish Office: 947-3306.
LEGION OF MARY Meet Mondays at 7:00 PM call Cora Abaied 661949-1788
NAIM CONFERENCE Support group for Catholic widows/widowers.
Edie 947-8795.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
month. Grand Knight: Vince Calderon 661-266-4814.
YOUTH MINISTRY : 947-3306
A.V. MINISTRY WITH YOUNG ADULTS Married or single Young Adults 18
to 39. Emily Amado: 946-7808.
CUB SCOUTS Meet Thursdays for boys grades 1st-5th contact Anthony
Provenza 265-0690.
Lectors Tony Corsaro
Ushers contact person Mark Hinojos 266-1755
Eucharistic Ministers Diane Cardenas (661)718-3358
Girl Scouts Janet Guerich (661)537-5736 or Jackie Perez (661)
533-3405
Cenacle Meets Mondays 9am after Mass, praying for priestly
vocations.
MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES
Sociedad del Altar Arlene Duran 947-4464 lunes 12PM y jueves 9AM
Llame si gusta de ayudar con la limpieza y arreglos de la Iglesia.
BAUTISMOS, FUNERALES, UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Ó COMUNIÓN PARA
LOS ENFERMOS LLAME A LA OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA 947-3306
CONFIRMACIONES, PRIMER COMUNIONES, EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA llame
a la oficina de Educación Religiosa 273-5554.
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD Roberto & Linda Acosta 942-3958.
ENFERMOS QUE ESTÁN EN CASA oficina Parroquial 947-3306.
MATRIMONIOS Por cita solamente con 6 meses de anticipación. Se
require tomar algunas clases 947-3306.
QUINCEAÑERAS Cita con 6 meses de anticipación, María Luna 2735554
R.I.C.A. RITO DE INISIACIÓN CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS Cesar y Alba
Noriega 272-1509 o Blanca Alcantar 265-7510.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EL BUEN PASTOR Reuniones todos los viernes de
7PM-9:30 PM -Iglesia. Salvador y Margarita Rodriguez 947-5620
Grupo Juvenil Carismatico: Jose y Elvira Cova 274-4960 los viernes
7pm - Salon parroquial.
“RENOVACIÓN” Grupo Carismatico JESUS MAESTRO de Littlerock:
Jueves, 7PM-9PM. Alberto y Blanca Meza 944-1145.
ASOCIACION GUADALUPANA Guadalupe o María Méndez 285-6215.
SENIORS DE SANTA MARIA Marshall y Lou Sullivan 268-1373.
LEGION DE MARIA Maria Garcia 274-8909.
CONCILIO PASTORAL & ASAMBLEA GENERAL La reunión general es el
primer lunes de cada mes ~salón Parroquial, 7:30 PM-9 PM. Todos los
miniterios tienen que ser representados. Pres.: Tucker Evans 267-0730.
GRUPO CARISMATICO PEREGRINO DEL ROSARIO Y ORACION DE JESUS
Reuniones los sábados 7:00 PM. llame Antonio & Margarita Ceron 9473188.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN JESUS EL NAZARENO Reunen en la Iglesia los
miercoles a las 7:30 PM. Carmen Melero: 722-2802.
SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Cada miercoles de 9:30-12:00 PM en al Oficina
Parroquial, (cerramos en el verano ).947-2257.
RESPETO A LA VIDA Embarazos en crisis, llame las 24 horas
942-BABY, ó a Carmen 285-3059. Rosario todos los viernes a las 12
PM, en la Iglesia.
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL ANTONIO & YOLANDA IBARRA 533-9291
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Ministros de Eucaristia- Juan & Martha Corona:
265-0533, Ujieres-Julio Y Nancy Ortega 285-2471, Lectores-Yuly
Snapp (661) 492-3378, Monaguillos-Lilibeth Ceballos 533-0224,
Coro~Victor Zacarias: 272-0825