St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church December 21st “Fourth Sunday of Advent” Email: stcath@scachurch.org Web: stcatherineofalexandria.net Facebook: St Catherine Of Alexandria Catholic Church Tel. 951-676-4403 Fax. 951-695-6659 41875 “C” Street, Temecula, CA 92592 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Wednesday, December 24, 2014 The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord Thursday, December 25, 2014 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 4:00 PM – Christmas Vigil Mass in the Church 8:00 AM - Christmas Mass Mass at Dawn 4:15 PM – Christmas Vigil Mass in De Leo Hall 10:00 AM - Christmas Mass Mass During the Day 7:00 PM – Vigilia Misa en Español 12:00 PM - Christmas Mass Mass During the Day 10:00 PM – Mass During the Night 2:00 PM - Misa en Español Mass During the Day Parish Information Sacramental Life Ministries Pastoral Council Don Hitzeman 676-4403 Infant Baptisms Julie Sprengelmeyer 970-8050 Finance Council Jeff Irwin 676-4403 Confirmation-Adults Anthony Karganilla 506-6653 Pastoral Care Admin. Ann Lawlor 695-6657 Confirmation-Youth Mary Hitzeman 693-2146 Business Administrator Emmy Lontoc 695-6658 Holy Communion/Sick Homebound Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Parish Secretary Sharla Ortiz 676-4403 Resurrection Ministry Rita Hernandez 676-5655 Bulletin & Web Editor John Lawson 870-9990 Retrouvaille Program (for troubled marriages) & Counseling Deacon Bob & Fran Philips 695-6653 Parish Librarian Terry Antuzzi 676-7318 Vocations Director Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Marriage Encounter John & Raquel Anthony 699-6750 Funerals Ann Lawlor 695-6657 ann@scachurch.org emmy@scachurch.org sharla@scachurch.org Lawson@scachurch.org Ministerios En Espanol DIRECTORA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA, FORMACION DE FE Y LITURGIA maria@scachurch.org Maria Barth Eucharestia Eduardo Baltodano 699-2801 Bautizos Maria Barth 587-0023 Lectores Amando Amado Garcia Garcia 696-2706 Movimiento Familiar Armando FernandoYMartinez Yolanda 760-8726 201-8348 Caritas Caritas Casesoramiento Intake Desk 909-763-4970 #449 Uncion De Los Enfermos Maria Barth 587-0023 Grupo De Jovenes Maria Barth 587-0023 Amando.garcia@verizon.net amado.garcia@verizon.net 587-0023 Faith Formation Little Church (Pre-School) Allison Willits 714-244-6315 Grades K-5 Coordinator letha@scachurch.org Letha Heylmun 695-6656 Director of Religious ED/ Youth stcyouth@verizon.net Sacramental Prep 6-12 mary@scachurch.org Diane Axline 694-8614 Mary Hitzeman 693-2146 Adult Faith Formation R.C.I.A Dennis & Susan Cline 295-5971 Remembering Church Dcn. Jim Kincaid 265-1517 Journey of Faith Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Liturgical / Worship Ministries Marriage Convalidations 676-4403 Deacons Jim Kincaid 265-1517 Bob Phillips 695-6653 Dennis Malkowski 302-3140 Efren Ramirez 225-6240 Christian Life Ministries Filipino Ministry Regina Applegate 587-0982 Healing Ministry George Montaño 522-9072 Knights of Columbus Miguel Rodriquez 663-9494 Life, Dignity & Justice Paul Watkins Kathy Lynch 302-5326 694-6796 Parishioners Network parishionersnetwork @scachurch.org Deacon Efren R. 225-6240 Deacon Dennis M. 302-3140 Bereavement Support Ministry Rita or Bea 676-5655 695-1546 Women’s Guild Gisela Bueno 972-4322 gktvc9964@gmail.com Outreach Programs Birth Choice Crisis Pregnancy 699-9808 Boy Scouts Ken Radosevich 302-6070 Cub Scouts Rob Waldron 480-299-0240 St. Vincent De Paul (PG 3.) Help/Food Pantry 587-6752 Altar Servers Sharla Ortiz 676-4403 Holy Communion Reneé Micallef 302-8557 Greeters Mary Kleinvachter 551-4813 Alcoholics Anonymous Lectors Tito Alvarez 760-3093 Spanish AA Ushers Jim & Terry Purpura 587-0862 Catholic Charities Counseling Music 5:00pm Sat (English) 7:00pm Sat 2:00pm Sun Span 8:00am Sunday (English) 10:00am Sunday (English) 12:00 Noon (English) 6:00pm Sunday (English) Rudy Vergara, Jr Nancy Marshall Lori Ascani Andy & J.R. Santos Lori Ascani 775-1969 285-5233 698-3288 249-9175 698-3288 Gamblers Anonymous 866-239-2911 Narcotics Anonymous Jeff 652-5326 Women's Emotional Serenity Support Group Nancy 676-9192 Environment & Art Armando & Yolanda 201-8348 Overeaters Anonymous Linda 461-1013 695-1535 Leonardo Morales 219-1046 924-9964 Notice!! ____________________________________________________ Our new M3 Ministry needs your help! If you can help run our new Powerpoint projectors during Mass, please see Jim Purpura after Mass or contact him at M3Ministers@roadrunner.com! Thanks for volunteering! ____________________________________________________ If you have brought a relative who is unable to receive Holy Communion by walking in the procession, please inform the Eucharistic Minister Captain by the statue of the Risen Jesus in the back of the Church prior to Mass and Holy Communion will be served to them at their seat. We especially need Greeters – Ministers of Hospitality and Welcome – at the 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM Masses. ____________________________________________________ Can you help? We need representatives from our community to welcome newcomers and visitors at all Holiday Masses. Please contact Mary Kleinvachter at msmaryk@yahoo.com. Thank you! ____________________________________________________ If your group or ministry has an announcement to be placed in our bulletin, please submit it to Ann Lawlor 3 weeks prior to publication. If you would like Father to announce your event at Mass, the same 3 week policy holds but he will announce it one week before the event. Thank you. ____________________________________________________ With the fast approaching holidays (Holy days) coming, new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) are desperately needed. If you can help, please contact Renee at (951) 302-8557, email: rmicallef@verizon.net Training is available. God bless you! 12/24/14 The office will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4th 2015!! 12/24/14 Wednesday The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord Mass Times 4:00PM– 4:15PM (Eng) 7:00PM (Spanish) and 10:00PM (Eng) 12/25/14 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Mass Times 8:00AM-10:00AM 12:00PM (Eng) and 2:00PM (Spanish) 01/03/15 Wednesday 7:00PM Penance Service 01/07/15 Saturday 8:00AM-10:00AM Penance Service 01/14/15 Wednesday 7:00PM to 9:00PM Liturgical Ministers Meeting (Only need to attend one 14th or 17th) 01/17/15 Saturday 9:00AM to 11:00AM Liturgical Ministers Meeting All the Children, Catechists, Aides and staff in kindergarten through fifth grade Faith Formation program Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! Classes resume on January 4th, Go directly to class, We will begin at; 7:15, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Your child will be brought to the Church before Mass begins. Viña De Lestonnac Retreat & Retirement Center 39300 De Portola RD. Temecula CA, 92592 Two weeks ago we, The Order of the Sisters of the Company of Mary our Lady, introduced ourselves to you. As time permits we will continue sharing our rich history as a Religious Order. Jeanne de Lestonnac, from Bordeaux, France, seeing that there were no schools for girls, founded our Order in 1607 with the mission to educate girls. On May 15, 1949, she was canonized a saint by Pope Pius XII. At the heart of our mission, or charism, is the service of a faith that bears fruit in works of jus ce through educa on. We wish a blessed Advent season, Merry Christmas and prayers from us, for Fr Anthony Dao, priests, deacons, parish-staff and all parishioners. Please Pray for the ill and hospitalized members of our Parish, their families & caregivers. “Please remember our Elderly and Homebound as well” December 22nd Through December 28th Please email to lawson@scachurch.org If you would like a prayer request please contact Irene Roni at 951-304-2474 Mass Intentions Elvira McDaniel Gabriella Stumetz Mary A Hague Dan Wyncott Jim McCarthy Elias Sabbara Date Hour December 22nd Monday Emmanuel Lopez The Hill Family Francisca Soto Norberto Sandoval Mary McClintock Stacy Gibbons Abby Radke Mary Wood Mary Jo Mullett Beat Gassner 7:25 am Josephine Grahek Sandra Murillo Copland Starpup August Liberino Josh Gutierrez Jeanne Bienvenue December 23rd Tuesday Ronnie Raffetto Maria Molina David Liberino Teresita Francisco 7:25 am December 24th Wednesday Aniceto & Anastacia Camacho 4:00 pm Rocky Loera Patty Davis Margie San Filippo Laura M. Nauman Carol Gonzales Angelina Held Gabriella Stumetz Katherine Carroll Tiffany Vargas Stephen Dalton Julian Ruiz Sharon Sanchez Witt K. Cochrane, III 4:00 pm Strozewski Family 4:15 pm Jacqueline Marie Gassner Family Elias Garcia Lani MacBryer Margaret Mapula Nicholas Mendez Manuel Pena Charles Meikle Evrile Asirnci Special Intentions of Parishioners 7:00 pm Robert Youngwirth Sr. Mazha Rodriguez Margie Margis Alejandro de Guzman, Jr. 10:00 pm December 25th Thursday Frank O’Doherty 8:00 am Bonaventura & Leonor Kealoha 10:00 am Reynaldo Simbahan 12:00 pm Jesus Salcedo 2:00 pm December 26th Friday Beat Gassner & Family 7:25 am December 27th Saturday Leo Navarra 5:00 pm Olivia Gibbons 5:00 pm M & M Javier E. Acosta 7:00 pm December 28th Sunday Eileen O’Doherty 8:00 am Patrick Jorel Perico 10:00 am Reynaldo Simbahan 12:00 pm Francisco Montiel 2:00 pm Federico Garzon 6:00 pm Youth Formation Effective January 1, 2015, St Catherine’s will expand our sign-in and sign-out policy for all children (17 and under.) This means ALL children will be signed in and out. Enjoy your Christmas break! See you all back on January 4 and 5! High School: Join us on Sunday, January 4, at 2: 30 for our monthly speaker. This month's topic is making good choices! Snacks-January 4=9th and 12th graders, January 11-10th graders, January 18-Movie Night-bring popcorn! January 25-11th grade Confirmation 2: Your required classes for Confirmation classes will be on JANUARY 11 AND 25! Middle School: Register now for our Middle School Retreat on Monday, January 5, from 8AM-5PM for only $20! Check your email for your forms! Snacks: January 12-4th and 5th graders, January 19-Game Night-bring pizza, January 25-6th grade The Parish Office will be closed from December 24th 2014 through the 4th of January 2015. Liturgical Ministry Meeting Father Dao is hosting a meeting for all Liturgical Ministers. Father wants to share his vision with you, He feels that your ministry is one of the most important in the Church and he wants to meet you and share with you. Father will host two meetings for your convenience -- you need only attend one. He asks that you save the date of Wednesday, January 14th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM OR Saturday, January 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Both meetings will be held in the Church, and we will have hospitality on the patio before and after the meetings. Walk For Life All parishioners and valley friends are prayerfully invited to join our parish Prolife members to WALK FOR LIFE in Los Angeles on 17 January 2015. The Walk starts in downtown at 10 AM. We plan to leave the church parking lot no later than 8 AM. We will join thousands of others to support and celebrate all God given human life on a short walk past the Cathedral and the Music Hall, to end near City Hall. For more event informa on see: onelifela.org. For local informa on phone David Compas at 951-212-8555 2015 CHANGE !!! K-5 WE WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS TO OUR PARISH FAMILY When you bring your child to the classroom or to the social hall for Faith Formation you MUST sign them in each and every week. If you attend a mass other than the one you signed up for there are no changes, We have a sign out at the church doors policy in place. PARENT/GUARDIAN must sign students in and out. Older siblings are not allowed to do this. If you are interested in joining Saint Catherine of NEW PARISHIONER ORIENTATION 2015/16 Catechetical Year The staff, catechists, and I are working on a BIG Change to the times we meet for K-5 faith formation. I value your suggestions and ask that you email me your ideas. We all want the children to attend a whole Mass not coming in during the Mass. We all like the convenience of Sunday Faith Formation. We also like the idea of Saturday morning Formation. We have opened up Monday nights 6:pm to 7:30 pm to 4th and 5thgraders who have received First Holy Eucharist and wonder if you would like us to open to Monday nights to 1st8th grade. Please send me your thoughts. Alexandria Catholic Church please make plans to join us at our next New Parishioner Orientation scheduled for the following date and times: January 21st, 2015 at 6:15 PM Spanish Parish Social Hall January 21st, 2015 at 7:00 PM English Parish Social Hall This is an information meeting lasting about 30 minutes and we are committed to serving the needs of all those who show interest in joining our Parish. In order for people to understand the mission of the parish, we invite all prospective members to this gathering. We will explain the mission and focus of Letha L. Heylmun our parish and tell you how we meet our goal of CCM St. Catherine of Alexandria loving Jesus and growing together in His love. Our 951-695-6656 Pastor, Fr. Anthony Dao, Fr. Sergio Renteria letha@scachurch.org (Parochial Vicar), deacons and staff are committed to our parishioners. We will also share with you the Merry Christmas to our Parish expectations of the new parishioners who will participate in the active life of the parish. At the New Community and their Families! Parishioner Orientation, literature and registration On behalf of the entire parish staff I would like to wish forms are given out and you can complete them on all a blessed Christmas season and a happy new year. site if you wish. The priests, deacons, and staff are I am very blessed to have the opportunity to pastor available to assist new parishioners through every step such a loving and beautiful parish community. of their journey and if you would like additional information, we can be reached through the Pastoral Peace be with you all! Office at 951-676-4403. We look forward to meeting you. Blessings, Father Anthony Dao Dcn. Pat Necerato, Pastoral Associate ¿Quién es esa perdiz en un peral de todos modos? BIENVENIDA Tarjeta Juvenil Misa Todos los jóvenes están en la preparación Estoy seguro que todos ustedes han oído la canción de Navidad, "Los doce días de Navidad", con suque melodía inquietante. El villancico sede recibir los sacramentos, deben de participar remonta al siglo 16 y su autor precisa se desconoce. Se ha supuesto generalmente compuesto por doce versos sin sentido construidas Extendemos nuestras manos y el corazón, al semanalmente la Santa Misa en el alrededor de una melodía bonita. Pero en un artículo fascinante en Our Sunday Visitor (12/20/92), el Padreen Gilhooley, un capellán ofrecerles hospitalidad enque nuestra parroquia. Lelos jesuitas Nombre:__________________________ Colegio de Santa María, nos informa el villancico fue escrito por ingleses del siglo 16 como un dispositivo de catequesis y damos gracias a versos Dios sin por su presencia, sea que está lejos de ser lleno de sentido. de diciembre. Tenga estado en cuenta que fue una época bastante desesperada y terrible en Fecha Inglaterra7 y también en la Iglesia Católica, así ... este período de la han conesta nosotros por mucho tiempo o historia encontró muchos sacerdotes católicos que arriesgaban sus vidas para servir a las y de muchos católicos laicos igualmente sean nuevos. Les invitamos a registrase como Horario deovejas la Misa:___________ arriesgaban sus vidas y fortuna solo por oír misa y bautizar a sus hijos. Las familias ricas incluso construyeron escondites, llamados los miembros nuevos de nuestra comunidad agujeros de los sacerdotes, en sus casas para ocultar sacerdotes en caso de Sacerdote:_________________________ que sus viviendas fueron allanadas por la policía secreta. católica. Durante este tiempo difícil, "Los doce días de Navidad" fue escrito para educar a los fieles en la doctrina de la fe y sin embargo no ser obvio para los perseguidores. Los números son simplemente un método para ayudar a los católicos recuerdan algunos hechos básicos. Recordemos laseñores Homilía: las palabras deMIEMBROS la canción. "En duodécimo día de Navidad, mi verdaderoMensaje amor me dio:de doce saltando, once gaiteros de pipa, diez QUERIDOS Noelolviden usar sus sobres, damas bailando, nueve percusionistas de tambores, ocho ordeñadoras de leche, siete cisnes una natación, seis gansos una colocación, cinco _________________________________ los cuales los identifica como parte activa de esta anillos de oro, cuatro pájaros cantores, tres gallinas francesas, dos tortolitas, y una perdiz en un peral. " _________________________________ familia. Bueno ... aquí hay una breve explicación ... "Los doce días de Navidad" celebra la temporada oficial de la Navidad_________________________________ que comienza litúrgicamente el día de Navidad y termina doce días después de la fiesta de la Epifanía. "Mi verdadero amor" se refiere a Dios, "yo" es la persona Católica. _________________________________ Los "doce señores saltando" son las doce creencias básicas de la Iglesia Católica, como se indica en el Credo de los Apóstoles. Los "once gaiteros tocando las pipas" son los once apóstoles que permanecieron fieles después de la traición de Judas. Lassacramento "diez señoras que bailan" son los Diez Mandamientos. Este es celebrado durante nuestro servicio Los " nueve percusionistas de tambores " son los nueve coros de ángeles que en aquellos días de la distinción de clases se consideraban mensual de reconciliación el cual se efectúa a las 7:00 importante. p.m. primer miércoles de cada mes. Sacramento Si tiene una enfermedad seria, va ser hospitalizado/a o se Lasel"ocho ordeñadoras de leche" son las ochoEste bienaventuranzas. también ofrecemos por son citalossolamente: Para mas Los "sietelo cisnes una natación" siete sacramentos. va someterse a una cirugía, usted debe de recibir el Los "seis gansos una colocación" los seis676-4430 días de la creación. información: llame al son oficina Sacramento de la unción de los enfermos, se ofrece todos Los "cinco anillosservicios de oro" son los primeros cinco libros del Antiguo Testamento llamado la Torá que generalmente se considera el más Nuestro próximo de Reconciliación será el próximo los días de la semana en la misa de las 7:25 am. sagrado e importante de todo el Antiguo Testamento. Los " cuatro pájaros cantores " son los Cuatro Evangelios. miércoles 7 de enero y Llame para ohacer una cita.deSilospor alguna razón no puede Las "tressábado gallinas3francesas" las8:00am Tres Personas en Dios (La Santísima Trinidad) los tres regalos Reyes Magos. de eneroson a las a 10 am. Las " dos tortolitas " representan las dos naturalezas de Jesús: Humano y Divino o los dosaTestamentos, Antiguopodemos y Nuevo. ir a su casa. venir a la Iglesia, recibir la unción El "perdiz" es lo que provoca los once anteriores... a Jesús mismo y elY"árbol de pera”... es la Cruz. Así la quecomunión. ahora que sabemos... Espero también le podemos llevar que todos tengan una Navidad Santa, maravillosa, y bendecida…. y un muy Feliz Año lleno del Espíritu Santo! Bendiciones, Sacramento de la Reconciliación UNCION PARA LOS ENFERMOS Hermanos en Cristo, (951) 587-0023. Diacono Pat Necerato El tesoro de tu fe es importante en tu vida, Pero muchas veces , no sabemos cómo vivirla. Ponle sentido. Ven reúnete con nosotros, en La pequeña comunidad de San Antonio. Para Que juntos con otros hermanos podamos Darle sentido a la vida. Las reuniones son los martes A las 7:00 pm. Para más información llama a Tony Medina, al (951) 551-7634 Jovenes ¡Atención a todos los jóvenes de nuestra Comunidad! El Señor Jesús, esta buscando jóvenes como tú, tanto hombres como mujeres. Ven a conocerle mejor, a convivir con él y a conocer otros jóvenes con las mismas inquietudes que tú tienes. Las reuniones se llevan acabo los jueves de 6:00 - 7:30 p. m. para mas información llame a María, 587-0023. Bautizos Padres de Familia: Para bautizar a su hijo/a, debe vivir en Temecula, ser miembro activo de la Iglesia de Santa Catalina y llenar la forma de membrecía. Como el cupo es limitado, es necesario reservar la fecha con tres meses de anticipación. llame a Maria (951) 587-0023. St. Catherine Of Alexandria ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA SUNDAY COLLECTION November 29th & 30th, 2014 MASS TIME PLATE 2014 DDF Assessments: REGULAR- TOTAL PER ENVELOPES MASS 5PM 7PM 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 6PM $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 412.00 394.00 632.00 626.00 682.00 592.00 756.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,401.00 427.00 2,864.00 3,688.00 2,437.00 884.00 1,284.50 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,813.00 821.00 3,496.00 4,314.00 3,119.00 1,476.00 2,040.50 TOTALS $ 4,094.00 $ 13,985.00 $ 18,079.50 LAST YEAR $ 4,440.00 $ 14,902.00 $ 19,342.00 Diocese Goal: $101,800 Parish Goal: $200,000 Total $301,800 Received to Date $151,277 Diocese Over goal Cash to Parish $49,477 50.13% Percent of Goal This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. Matthew 1:18-24 Deployed Military Title Name Service Location A1C Kyle Banogon USAF Korea RDML Allile Coetzee USN Afghanistan LtCol Kodie L Dean USMC Afghanistan SPC Arturo De La Cruz III US Army Afghanistan PO2 Johnathan D. Buckles USMC Iraq Major Damian Bess US Army Afghanistan PFC Andrew Soria US Army Afghanistan 1st. Sgt Edward Gonzales USMC Iraq Sgt. Juan C. Ramos-Torrelio USMC Afghanistan Sgt. Anthony Zabala USMC Afghanistan LCTL David S. Parrett USMC Iraq AFC Miguel Echavarri USAF UAE LCPL Dane Davis USMC Afghanistan SSGT Shane Lipetzky USMC Afghanistan LCPL Richard M. Charron USMC Afghanistan SGT Damian Michael Root USMC Afghanistan CPL Paul A Borrero USMC Afghanistan SGT Erik Ortiz USMC Afghanistan AFC Mary Rose Banogon USAF Korea SGT Antonio Aranda USMC Afghanistan ASI Constantino Ramos USN Afghanistan PFC Joshua Shanahan US Army US Army CPL Dominique M Lamelin USMC Kuwait CPL Jake Parrett USMC Tech Sgt Paul M. Lamelin USAF Pusan Korea Afghanistan TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 READINGS FOR THE WEEK The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —Luke 1:35 Monday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Lk 1:67-79 Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; By the year 800, when anointing was defined as the proper office of priests, very complicated rituals Lk 2:1-14 began to take shape. Perhaps this was to reassure Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; the laity, who had memories of an earlier practice, Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 that the new way was not only better, but Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; impossible for a layperson to conduct. Blessings Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] and sprinkling of holy water, the singing of as Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, many as seven psalms, penance, anointing of all 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2- the senses, viaticum, all capped off by the clothing of the sick person in penitential garments, were 8 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1 part of the rite. This proved unwieldy, and creative spirits got to work. By the 1500s people made -5 distinctions between visiting the sick, anointing, or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] and viaticum. FEAST OF FAITH SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent; Winter begins Tuesday: St. John of Kanty Wednesday: The Vigil of Christmas Thursday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Friday: St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa Saturday: St. John The attempt of the Church to be faithful to the image of a healing Christ has some complicated history, including centuries when the celebration was rare. Most sick people had no access to the rites at all; only monastics or the well off had much hope of this care. Today, those unhappy days are long behind us, and the care of the sick is an essential task in every parish’s life. As Christmas approaches almost everyone comes in contact with someone who is a candidate for pastoral care. You live out the best of our tradition when you arrange for a sick person to receive Holy Communion or the sacrament of the sick and the consolation of regular contact with the faith community. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo — Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio — El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Jueves: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Viernes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sábado: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Sal 128 (127): 1-5 o Sal 105 (104):1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [1217] o Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Martes: Cuarto Domingo de Adviento; Comienzo el invierno San Juan de Canty Miércoles: La Vigilia de Navidad; Nochebuena Jueves: La Natividad del Señor (Navidad) Viernes: San Esteban; Kwanza Sábado: San Juan, apóstol Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 21 de diciembre de 2014 El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. —Lucas 1:35 FIESTA DE LA FE TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En el cristianismo hay muchas y variadas imágenes de la escena de la Anunciación narrada por Lucas (1:26-38). Casi siempre se ve al ángel Gabriel que, bajando del cielo, se acerca a la Virgen María. La jovencita, a veces está trabajando, pero casi siempre está en oración o leyendo la Sagrada Escritura. Ella se voltea para ver al ángel, quien normalmente apunta hacia el cielo con un dedo, recordando que su mensaje es de origen divino. Estas imágenes son reconocidas como “La Anunciación” y conmemoran el mensaje anunciado: Jesús. Hay que ver más allá del ángel y la Virgen en estas imágenes. Es necesario seguir el dedo de Gabriel y ver que Dios se manifiesta en este anuncio. Muchas veces Dios es presentado como el Padre celestial y/o el Espíritu Santo que envía rayos de luz hacia el vientre de la Virgen. A veces en estos rayos se encuentra un pequeño grano de trigo: semilla del Verbo Divino. En esa semillita se encuentra el anuncio verdadero: Dios se hace uno de nosotros. El anuncio es la Encarnación del Hijo de Dios. AD PAGES Page 12 AD PAGES Page 13 AD PAGES Page 14 AD PAGES Page 15 Reflecting on God’s Word In today’s first reading King David is settled in his cedar palace, no upcoming battles on the horizon, feeling quite content, glass of wine in hand, chatting with Nathan the prophet about how good life is, when he gets this inspiration: “God should have a house! Certainly more than that old tent we have been dragging around. And I will build it!” Nathan approves. But that night, God weighs in: “Tell David, ‘Thanks, but no thanks. I like the tent.’ ” We don’t know why God said no to David. But it seems that God wanted to make clear not only who was building God’s dwelling place but also who really was in charge of everything. God was the kingdom builder and God chose to work with very simple material, like a tent. But this was nothing compared to God’s decision a millennium later, on the day when the angel Gabriel was sent to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. God’s plan from the beginning was to take up residence among us closer than any building could be, whether it was as magnificent as Solomon’s temple or as humble as the simplest parish church. What God intended was to dwell with us as one of us, taking on human flesh and blood. And in the fullness of time God came asking if one of us would be willing. We don’t know how long it took for Mary to answer. We only remember the important thing: she said yes. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Advent Prayer God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Rev. Anthony Dao, Pastor Rev. Sergio Rentería, Parochial Vicar Assistant Clergy: Rev. Anthony DiLeo, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Wagner Pastor Emeritus Msgr. 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