December 21, 2014 - Page Saint Barbara Catholic church St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 2 Today’s Reading Dec. 20 - Dec. 26, 2014 Saturday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Le Gio † All Souls † Garden Grove Police Dept. All Souls † All Souls † RIP RIP SI RIP RIP Sunday 6:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Viet Assoc for Vocation Garden Grove Police Dept. Virgilio Concepci † Maria Nguyen Thi Mui † Erik Hernandez Ba Nhu Binh Nguyen Antonio Vazquez Soto † SI SI RIP RIP SI SI SI RIP SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Fourth Sunday of Advent; Winter begins St. John of Kanty The Vigil of Christmas The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa St. John GOD'S WORD TODAY Monday 6:30 AM Tomas & Cecilia† 8:15 AM Binh Nguyen RIP SI Tuesday 8:15 AM All Souls † 5:30 PM All Souls † 7:00 PM All Souls † RIP RIP RIP Wednesday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Thursday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Friday 8:15 AM All Souls † 5:30 PM All Souls † 7:00 PM All Souls † 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). RIP RIP RIP Today's readings ask us to make a home for God within our hearts. Listen carefully to the Gospel. Initially, Mary's reaction to Gabriel's astounding revelation is one of fear--"She was greatly troubled at what was said." As believers, we are called to the same kind of faith exhibited by Mary and, like her, our initial response might be one of fear. A central reason that Mary is held in such high esteem in our tradition is her response to Gabriel's message-"May it be done to me according to your word." She is the model for all believers. She made a home within her heart for the Son of God. We are asked to do the same. As we stand at the threshold of Christmas, may we allow God's word to open our hearts, making a receptive home there for Christ the Lord. From Saint Margaret St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 3 Fourth Sunday of Advent Pray Before You Speak Have you ever been told to “think before you speak”? Nathan seems to have spoken too soon when he told David to do whatever he wanted about building a house for the LORD. But later that night the God gave him a message for David: the LORD did not need anyone to build him a house; God would make David’s house (in the sense of family or descendants) last forever. That can be a lesson to us. Instead of just thinking before we speak, it could be a good idea to pray before we speak. How many times have we said something in anger (or selfishness, fear, any strong feeling) that we wished we could take back? If we just think before we speak, we might just rationalize what we wanted to say in the first place. But if you take a little more time to bring our feelings to God, ask for guidance and listen for what God would have us say, things might turn out a lot better. We pray before meals; why not pray before going to work? We can pray before making decisions about our family, getting engaged, taking a new job, buying a new house/car/ HD-TV, etc. When a friend or relative needs someone to talk to, we can pray that we listen well and say what God wants our friend to hear. If we have enough faith to let God guide our lives, let’s take the time in prayer to listen for that guidance. Tom Schmidt Prayer of the Faithful for the Sick Cirelli Family, Phero Nguyen Van Ngo, Anna Bui Kim Cuc, Antonia Convery, Minerva Rivera, Travis Daniel Johnson, Jack Healy, Lupifa Calvillo, Theresa Keyzers, Danielle Araujo, Huong Thi Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, Loan Nguyen, Catherine Wisdom, Merle West, Louis Nguyen Quoc Hung. Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sister whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. St. Barbara Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 7309 - Sacred Hearts SAVE THE DATE January 18, 2015 Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast Pho and Menudo $7.00 Pancakes & Sausage $6.00 Children pancakes $3.00 Tickets available the week prior to the breakfast. Take out available Knights of Columbus Council 7309 - Sacred Hearts Donation update In our effort to thank you for your generosity toward our charitable efforts we failed to include two numbers. The amount that will be sent to our Bishop for the Life Centers, Birth Choice, Casa Teresa, Mary’s Shelter and the Vietnamese hotline is $6524.67. The amount we will send the Orange County Chapter Charities (K of C) for the Intellectually Disabled is $431.00. In addition we have an update to the amount donated for the American Wheelchair Mission is $44,949. Our goal to purchase a container of 280 wheelchairs for distribution through the Caritas organization in Vietnam was $42000.Many lives and families will now have the gift of mobility and hope because of your amazing generosity. May our loving God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Prayer of the Faithful for the Deceased Dominico Dinh Van Hai, Ignacio Nguyen Dang Huu.Giuse Dang Hoai Nam,Dominico Tran Quang Vinh, Nora Gomez, Giuse Nguyen Van Phuong, Augustino Tran Quoc Su, Madalena Nguyen Thi Bich Hong, Giuse Michael Vincent Ha, Giuse Nguyen Van Bao, Maria Dang Thi Truc Mai, Rosa Javien Iturzaeta, Rufina Guidangen, Phanxico Xavier Nguyen Van Dong, Phero Le Van Tram, Fr. Sergio's Mom: Aurora Ramos, Phaolo Nguyen Anh Tuan, Maria Nguyen Thi Tinh, Maria Nguyen Thi Gai, Teresa Nguyen Thi Y, Matthew Callahan, Phero Ngo Van Chuong, Vincent Tran Quoc Khanh, Lucia Ho Thi Sang, Michael Hau Thanh Nguyen, Giuse Steve Tran, Maria Dang Thi That, Rosa Hoang Thi Xuyen, Giuse Ta Van Thu, Giuse Do Tien Dung, Giuse Nguyen Hong Hoang, Phero Nguyen Dinh Ly, Antonio Chargualaf, Leticia de la Cruz, Teresa Nguyen Thi Duom, James E. Martin, Maria God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cr yof your people: hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 4 2014 Christmas and new year’s schedule of liturgies THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST — VIGIL MASSES: Wednesday, December 24th 3:30 PM — Vietnamese 5:30 PM — English 7:30 PM — Vietnamese (Church & Hall) 10:00 PM — Bilingual (English/Spanish) CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES: Thursday, December 25th 6:30 AM — Vietnamese 8:00 AM — English 9:30 AM — English 11:00 AM — Vietnamese (Church & Hall) 12:30 PM — Spanish 4:00 PM — Vietnamese FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - NEW YEAR Thursday, January 1st, 2015 6:30 AM — Vietnamese 8:15 AM — English 12:45 PM — Spanish Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the birth of our Lord Jesus, I would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Let us never forget the reason for the season, and that is Christ, the Emmanuel. Therefore, let us take this time to reflect on the question, What is my gift to Jesus on his birthday? Peace, Fr. Thomas Tran St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 5 COÄNG ÑOAØN THAÙNH GIUSE THOÂNG BAÙO Lịch họp của các hội đoàn sau lễ 6:30 sáng Chúa Nhật: ♦Chúa Nhật tuần thứ I — Hội Legio Mariae & Liên Nhóm Cursillo. ♦Chúa Nhật tuần thứ II — Hội Các Bà Mẹ Công Giáo & Đoàn Liên Minh Thánh Tâm ♦Chúa Nhật tuần thứ III — Hội Tông Đồ Cầu Nguyện & Huynh Đoàn Dòng Ba Đa Minh . ♦Chúa Nhật tuần thứ IV — Huynh Đoàn Thánh The ♦ Kính Chúc Quý Ông Bà, Anh Chị Em: Gíáng Sinh An Lành và Hạnh Phúc. Hội Đồng Mục Vụ có buổi họp hàng tháng vào Chúa Nhật ngày 2 tháng 11 lúc 5:15 chiều . Xin mời đại diện các Ban Ngành Đoàn Thể tham dự . ♦Để tránh kẹt xe trong trường hợp khẩn cấp, quý Ông/Bà/ Anh/Chị/Em có thể đậu xe trên bãi cỏ khi tham dự Thánh Lễ. Xin vui lòng tránh đậu xe chặn sau các xe trong parking. ♦ Hãng kéo xe (towing company) đã bắt đầu kéo xe đậu trong bãi đậu xe của Giáo Xứ sau 10 giờ tối. Giáo Xứ không muốn xe của quý vị bị kéo và phải trả tiền phạt. Mong quý Ông/Bà/Anh/Chị/Em lưu ý đừng đậu xe sau 10 giờ tối. CẢM TẠ Giáo xứ St. Barbara xin chân thành cảm ơn tất cả các cơ sở thương mại đã đăng quảng cáo trên tờ thông tin của giáo xứ . Xin Chúa chúc lành và ban cho cơ sở thương mại của quý vị luôn phát triển lớn mạnh . Những quý vị có cơ sở thương mại muốn giúp giáo xứ bằng cách đăng quảng cáo trên tờ thông tin, xin liên lạc đến Văn Phòng Giáo Xứ . Xin mời mọi người cùng ủng hộ những cơ sở thương mại đăng quảng cáo trong tờ thông tin này . Volunteers Our Church needs volunteers that have computer skills and are able to work the projector during the English SATURDAY 5:30 PM and SUNDAY 9:30 AM Masses. If you would like to volunteer for those hours, please contact the Parish Office at 714 -775-7733. Thanks. St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 6 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). LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Adviento; Comienzo el invierno Martes: San Juan de Canty Miércoles: La Vigilia de Navidad; Nochebuena Jueves: La Natividad del Señor (Navidad) Viernes: San Esteban; Kwanza Sábado: San Juan, apóstol TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En el cristianismo hay muchas y variadas imágenes de la escena de la Anunciación narrada por Lucas (1:2638). 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. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM ¡Feliz Navidad 2014! Jesús, José y María, les doy el corazón y el alma mía St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 7 FAITHFORMATIONNEWS Thank you for generously helping families and children in need this Christmas. If not already, please bring the unwrapped gifts to the Faith Formation Office before YOUTH VYC FUNDRAISING Sunday, Dec. 21st. We will be distributing the gifts on Monday. Thank you all for supporting our fundGod bless you and your raising. God bless you for your support. NO CONFIRMATION & ENGLISH SACRAMENTAL CLASS Saturday, December 27th Sunday, December 28th Monday, December 29th Saturday, January 3rd Sunday, January 4th Confirmation Year 1 class resumes on Monday, January MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Come. Relax. Enjoy. Sunday, Dec. 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Hall. May the light of the season shine in your heart all year. It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. Yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand. VIETNAMESE YOUTH CONVENTION (VYC) VYC is an event where Vietnamese-American Youth and Young Adults from all over the US and all over the world come together to learn about their faith and celebrate it. It is characterized by the happiness of youth being with Christ and with each other. ………..Cut below and return to Faith Formation Office by Sun., Jan.4th…….. I would like to register with St. Barbara group. I would like more information. Name: _____________________________Age:____________ St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 8 ST. BARBARA PARISH SCHOOL “CommiƩed to Student Excellence” Since 1964 The family that prays together, stays together! Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith. Families from St. Barbara School gathered to pray the Rosary as a community of faith. School-sponsored family liturgies and prayer services are wonderful opportunities for the students to join with parents and siblings in events which focus on the Catholic faith. The tri-lingual Rosary was led by students in first, third, fifth, and seventh grades from the Baroldi, Albert, Pham, and Hernandez families. YOU ARE INVITED TO ST. BARBARA SCHOOL’S OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 25, 2014 10:30AM-2PM Visit our classrooms and meet our teachers. Applications for 2015-2016 accepted beginning Jan. 25th GO TO www.stbarbara.com Prospective Parents section or call 714 775-9477 for more information about St. Barbara School and how to apply! St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 9 St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 10 ADS St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 11 ADS St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org Administrator Rev. Augustin Long Vu Parochial Vicars Rev. Kiem Van Tran Rev. Manuel Lopez Gonzalez In Residence Rev. Thomas Quoc Tran, SVD Deacon Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Dcn. Carlos Navarro Parish Office Staff Theresa Thanh Ta Marisela Maldonado Faith Formation Sr. Grace Duc Le, DFF & Confirmation Sr. Stella Le, CRE Vietnamese Alejandra Estrada, CRE Spanish Hang Nguyen, Secretary Kris Nghiem Tran, Youth Minister Adult Education (R.C.I.A.) Jeanna Norlin Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Elizabeth Hernandez Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Flora Schoonover Maria Vega Sr. Lien Do St. Barbara School Judy Bloom, Principal Jody Rogers, Finances Baptism Infant Baptisms are celebrated monthly on Sundays at 2:15PM. 1st Sunday — Vietnamese 2nd Sunday — English 3rd Sunday — Spanish We strongly urge parent/s to contact the rectory for information during pregnancy or before planning the Baptism. An infant’s Baptism requires a commitment of accepting certain religious and spiritual responsibilities for the child by both parents and godparents. The role of the parish staff is to help assist you in making these commitments. Perpetual Adoration 7th day of each month December 21, 2014 - Page 12 714-775-7733 Liturgical Celebrations 714-775-7733 714-775-7733 714-775-7733 ††† Weekend Eucharist Saturday Vigil 714-965-0777 714-990-1615 Sunday 714-775-9475 ext.238 714-775-9475 ext.239 714-775-9475 ext.242 714-775-9475 ext.236 714-495-1993 8:30 PM 6:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Spanish Vietnamese English English Vietnamese Spanish Vietnamese English Spanish Weekday Eucharist Mon, Wed, Thu 714-296-4754 714-818-0409 714-839-8199 www.stbarbara.com 714-775-9477 714-775-9473 Tue, Fri Saturday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 8:15 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM Vietnamese English English Vietnamese Spanish English ††† Marriage Registered parishioners should contact the rectory for an appointment with one of the priests at least six (6) months prior to marriage. Funeral At the death of a loved one kindly notify the rectory at your earliest convenience so the dates and times for the Funeral Liturgy may be arranged. Reconciliation Mon: 9:00 AM -10:00 AM Tue: 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Fri: 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Sat: 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM Anointing of the Sick (714) 345-4885 Vietnamese English Vietnamese English (Neocatechumenal Way in the Hall) 714-775-7733 ext. 221 714-775-7733 ext. 222 714-531-2566 714-965-0777 714-567-1625 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Eng Spn, Vn Eng, Spn, Vn Eng, Spn, Vn PRESIDER SCHEDULE HORARIO QUE PRESIDE LÒCH DAÂNG LEÃ Saturday, Decemter 27 4:00 PM - Fr. Tom 5:30 PM - Fr. Tim 7:00 PM - Fr. Long Sunday, December 28 6:30 AM - Fr. Kiểm 8:00 AM - Fr. Tom 9:30 AM - Fr. Tim 11:00 AM - Fr. Long 12:45 PM - Fr. Manuel 4:00 PM - Fr. Kiểm 5:30 PM - Fr. Long 7:00 PM - Fr. Manuel Parish Office Hours : Mon-Fri : 8:30AM - 8:00PM, Sat : 8:30AM - 3:00PM, Sun : Closed 730 S. Euclid St. • Santa Ana, CA 92704 Tel: 714-775-7733 • Fax: 714-775-9467 St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org Website : www.saintbarbarachurch.org December 21, 2014 - Page 13 CHURCH NAME AND AĐRESS St. Barbara Church #094900 730 S. Euclid Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 TELEPHONE 714 775-7733 CONTACT PERSON Theresa Ta EMAIL: tta@st-barbarachurch.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday 7:00 PM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 21, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS St. Barbara Catholic Church www.saintbarbarachurch.org